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1 a ANDREW SLEDD RESIGNS TO PROTECT COLLEGE Very sincerely naught, tlon fa professor of Latin ANDREW SLEDD. Presidents Statement. His resignation i the I i representative of The erning the resignation wief the following signed statement! but uiscuss me matter further: 'JusrJceT Sledd. I sak M. Which his resignation shall take effect irows out of the fad.

I presume, that ha.4t now engaged In preparing pupils lastly i "After these come the di captain general of the I of I TAMES E. DICKEY. Emory College." The resignation of Professor Sledd came In the nature of a surprise even to those who are closest to him. but his action In resigning is said to be entirety characteristic the. man in that he prefers to give up his position to remaining on the faculty when such action on his part Bight he a detriment to the school.

A a Alumnus Talks. An alumnua of Emory college, who Is a recent graduate and a great admirer of Professor Sledd as a man. In discussing his resignation yesterday afternoon, said: "lh view of the great disturbance that has been raised throughout the state concerning the article written by Professor Sledd, it may be for the best interest of the school for him to leave the faculty, but every one connected with the col dnierery regre ability Is unquestioned. As pro lessor of Latin he has raised that department at Emory to the highest grade, and it will be extremely 'difficult for the trustees to find a man oapable to take up the work where' he has left it "Personally he always commanded the highest respect and was admired by the entire student body, as well as by the ether members of the faoulty. He always Showed great Interest In all the 'affairs' Of the college and the different projects Of the students.

His Interest In nthletics made him extremely popular with the stu firmness and have ROYAL PROGRESS TO WESTMINISTER Continued from First Page. Ul chamber to the queen, and the duch of the mistress of the m. Roberts and Staff. I Roberts, mounted; aides de camp to the king, consisting of ten colonels of volunteer regiments, seven colonels of yeomanry regiments and nine colonels of militia regiments. Nearly all the above aides are members of the peerage.

Following them come the honorary Indian aides, including Pertab Singh and the colonels, of regulars, ten naval marine General Alfred Gaselee. Admiral sir Edward Seymour. General Lord Klteh Lorrd Roberts, twenty. flve of extra querrles i commander in chief; equer n. escort of Indian cavalry and of the Royal Horse Guards, mes the state coach conveying jostles, attended by the duke of fat and Prince Arthur of Con followed by the royal standard of Buccleuoh, guard, and the duke oi of the horse, followed by i waiting and the royal division consists of an escort of the royal horse guards and the reserve squaarop of the Second Life Guards.

ilaliili Mont Aug Helena Independent, the oldest morning dally in Montana, has been sold to United 8tates Senator W. A Clark the purchase price Heart Beats that are too fast or too slow, too strong or too weak, are not the kind that come from a healthy heart. Remember, every heart that pains, flutters, palpitates, skips beats, and. every heart that causes fainting shortness of breath or smothering, is weak or diseased, and cannot keep' the blood circulating at its normal rate. "My heart was very weak and kept skipping beats until it giadSSsj one totW beaten sunns wts knowing wum the result would be if this trouble Dr.

Miles' Heart Cafe never fails to benefit weak or diseased hearts, when taken in tkne Don't wait, but begh ks use at once. Sold by drug always been characteristic of him. He was always willing to help a student, but had no patience with a shiftless boy. and would never fqr an Instant brook the slightest display of fOjMiJTfness in Bis class room, the remark made about him by the boys most frequently was: 'Sledd is all Tight if you get up his stufT you have got to get it "The incident which brings about his resignation is extremely unfortunatejan4 will cause regret 'to every boy in Georgia who has been under Professor Sledd as a student of Emory. To those who know him the charges that he has acted dishonestly or for a purpose in writing his article mean no matter how far they may differ with him in the opinions Professor Sledd Talks.

Covington. Professor Andrew Sledd this morning handed Rev. James E. Dickey, president, his resigns professor of Latin language and literature In Emory college. This action of Professor Sledd was entirely voluntary and was caused by a fear of injuring Emory college, after bitter In the the Sard to tcks recently made against him ory college is I He that Em 1 think It best to tender my tlon as professor of Latin, since th attacx mane upon me may i "The attack made upon me to be unjust, and by no represents the Views set forth equality i whole.

I nnected. CANNON BOOMING Continued from First Page. for i in desirable, but positively that It is impos sible and undesirable. "I only claim that the negro has certain fundamental rights, and these should be observed. The published extracts from my article are not fair to me.

They do not express the sentiments of my article "No sane person can claim that I ask for equality with the whites for the negro. I do condemn lynching, but not punishment of crime. "I only ask in my article that the law may be allowed lb punish guilt, I regret extremely that aso many people allow themselves to be swayed by other people's views. I find that many who are severe toward me have not even seen my article. They have feed only comments and ex who' have read It In Its entirety have thanked me, and declare that while In a few particulars they do not agree in ibe main I am right.

I have received letters from southern men Who decllfre that my sentiments are Just FOR CORONATION u'ndramatic sort of London haa transformed. By the mu(tftijaes quite given up by people in the streets and underlying intensity of expectation there is jus nervousness among the majority they should awake from their short ened slumbers to find the great event once more postponed. land Yard, where a Scotch magmtte. who ved a sudden teiegrapnic mv.i be present at Westminster Ab bey with the proviso that he appear In dress, annealed at a late hoar to the police to help him hire or borrow the signs point to an orderly celebra itider doubtful weather conditions, and with pubUc enthusiasm tempered by shadow which so recently overcast the Kins; Edward passed a busy day at ucklngham palace and did not appear to he was reported as feeling quite strong and as looking forward to tomorrow's ceremonies without the slightest misglv Acting upon meoucai aavice, onus bury has obtained the king's permission i former premier will shortly leave Salvation Army in Abbey. the the uniform of the Salvation Army in Westminster" abbey.

King Edward directed that a representative of the Salvation Army should be Invited to the coronation, and Bramwell Booth has been appointed to attend the' ceremony. A difficulty arose about the uniform he should wear, and the earl marshal, the duke of Norfolk, Intimated he was rot authorised to recognise the uniform of the Salvation Army. Mr. Booth thereupon wrote to King Edward requesting permission to wear the uniform of the army." This his majesty readily gs ve. Booth will appear in the uniform of Ms rank In the Salvation Army.

With the coronation at hand. London maintains everyday aspect It is true tfcat the short route of the pr than before, but the route is a mere speck in the great area of the great city, and even on the streets to be. traversed Vy the procession there' are Sightseers. The main thoroughfares, miles of which 'Were gay with flags and bunting in June, are now stripped except for the illumination, fixtures, which were allowed to remain In place. Cheapsldc, Fleet street and Strand.

all told. coptain scarcely six decorated buildings. than on the average week day, owing largely to the miserable weather, which IS BOW aenominawo Kings weauier. just as sunshine was always connectel with the name of Queen Victoria. The Westminster is she iAlef center of what little activity London displays.

The chief stands in the vicinity of 8t. Mar dilty refurnished with cvimson Venetian joined by streamers of fay bunting. The same general scheme prevails in Pall peered. The private stands, recovered in crimson, are doteg a fair business, prices for seats running from to ISA, with the cheaper' classes sold oat. Striking Decorations.

One of the most Striking schemes of decoration is on the big bulldtnx of the Automobile Club in Piccadilly, the front Tffig COKSTTnJTIOK: ATLAOTA. GAv," 8ATUBDAY. AUGUST 9 General Debility Pay' fir and out there is that feeling of Hood's Sarsaparilla It vitalises the blood, gives vigor and tone positively nwennallort debilitated conditions. remarkable feature to American eyes is the general use of gas In preference to electricity. The Bank of England, Mansion house, and many private buildings are covered with an unsightly mass of pipes with hundreds of small burners, globes and crystal devices containing the crown and the royal cipher.

Westminster abbey today received the precious regalia which was taken tfft der a strong guard from the tower and also a wealth of gold and silver plate from Buckingham palace, all of which be guarded tonight by a' strong ae ment of life guards and yeoman Despite the announced departure of all hat embarrassed, to find these guests still on hand. While Whitehaw Reid. the special American ambassador; announced the formal lution of his embassy. General WI1 E. Baylis and J.

Pierpont Morgan, ire now in London, and the author who were decidedly doubtful as to her they should recognise their presence, finally settled the matter by sending all or them tickets to tne aooey, but emphasising the fact that the cour Ras Makonnen, the envoy of Emperor Menelik, of Abyssinia, also re urned in barbaric splendor ready to par Icipate and the government good na uredly him under Its wing, giving him a good seat In the abbey. preparations Is the immense rush of holiday seekers out of town. All railways advertising special excursions to the risking repetition higher now than the 6, brokers Changes in the Programme. number of Important changes. In the programme were announced today.

The recognition, In which the king la presented to the people by the archbishop of Canterbury as the "undoubted king of the realm," will "be per the official programme. The litany. which was. to have followed the recognition, will not be said, the ser plac after presenting of Saint Edwards chapel. Granville Bradley, placing the regalia upon the altar, ai this service win be performed by DuckWbfth, but the dean wfTt prese the croWn to tne archbishop for the a CHINN SUES MOTHER IN LAW.

Attachments Levied on the Horses of Mrs. Ferguson. Lexington, August Phil T. Chinn and wife today filed attachment of the noted starter, J. B.

Ferguson, mother of Mrs. Chinn. Late In the day fourteen tnorougnoreas belonging ta Ferguson and located at Kingston were levied upon. Chinn alleges that Mrs. Ferguson Kingston stuU which several lesser claims.

He sues for terest hi High Stepper end Rev. I 8tep Around and Lady Wads worth four thoroughbreds he nhs had hi charge. alleging tnat tne defendant had Into a contract with him by which 1 for training, developing and racing them. to Mrs. Maul Ferguson, wife of the s( of the defendant, Garnett Ferguson, law will ship the horses consideration of his lnterei depriving platntltf St.

ok Mrs. Chinn sets up in her suit a against her mother for 11.500 subjec credit of two for services as a keeper and otherwise. The horses upon are youngsters In training. SET BACK FOB THE TREASURY. Decision of Great Importance to All Classes of Importers.

New York. August The board of classification of the United general great importance to all I porters. It relates to the jui the board. It is held that the Jurisdiction and authority of the board as laid down under the law is absolute and Is shared by the treasury department. The great Importance of such a decision will appear from the fact, that the board of United States general appraisers is a permanent body.

Its decisions are subject to review by tne government courts, bul the board now holds matters which under its jurisdiction cannot be decided by the treasury department. This' case, like all others of the board of classifica tion, may be taken to the federal courts and ultimately to tne I the United States, DR. M. CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS. He Delivers Aaaress To Voters at AlawniT City.

Alexander City. August Today at 11 o'clock Dr. R. a. Alexander, of Jefferson, the candidate for lieutenant governor, favoring the new constitution, delivered at this place paign to representative audience.

TM theme ot his speech was to main the new constitution and the white premacy of Alabama. Dr. Cunningham was roundly ebeered from beginning to the end of his speech and at the close received the hearty nano ansae or rrom wu to etnausjasa admirers', assuring him of their loyal support, some of whom have been counted heretofore In the Johnston column. He took an Immediate train for Goodwa WOMAN RESCUED Platoon of Cavalry Goes on Errand af Mercy. Striken Were Persecuting the Wom an Because Husband Was Work ins To Provide Bread for Shenandoah.

Pa Aug. S. A platoon ot the governor's troop of cavalry went Turkey Run hill so day on an errand of mercy and rescued a small family from violence of the neighbors. There bad I petty acts Of violence reported from territory nearly every day for a Today Brigadier General Gobln received pathetic letter from the wife of a non nton workman, who la employed in the Gilbert colliery of the Philadelphia 'and Reading Coal and Iron Company, in which she told of the treatment accorded her by strikers) In that vicinity. Among things, she said, rocks had been thrown through the windows at night.

of them nearly striking her sleeping the house was damaged; and, while she was outdoors one night, a shot was fired at her. She also said crowds gath ered around the house, hooted and jeered her and the child and hung crepe on door. Her husband, she said, was compelled to stay In the mines in order money to keep them rrom starv ing, and as he could not leave his work she asked the commanding officer of the roops here to protect her. Turkey Run hill has no police nrotec ron and General Gobln decided to help le woman. He learned that she was ot ta the best ef health and It was de cided that she had better be taken from place to the Pottsvllle hospital.

To carry this out the general ordered a pia of cavalry to mane a demonstra tion In that section and while there to road station. This was done. The troops rode aU over the territory and found that the population, which is made hooted and Jeered and ca at the horsemen, and this done by some one in a crowd on a ivalrymen stopped their horses anc scattered Instantly. The two Lithuanians who rday held responsible for the deal Joseph Beddall In the riots of last today harged was to large number of Tuthef arrests will be The Colliery Is Set on Fire. intou.

Aug. The Capouse of lege that the piaoe jfcae set afire during the noon hour the workmen were dinner jand, wihwu, only one man waj about The that a waimery fire was unknown' until the Belleyue washer? burned a week ago tends to lend color vto suspicion' that the flames, were notVoT accidental oWgm. The waeheo' was xeara ago and is the largest this region'. The plant was completely destroyed, en tallihg lose of ot the fact "that a washery most part saturated with water "wjiffli 1n'. operation, the coat Sot nave them ln The' Dodge colliery' the Delaware.

Lflckawana and Western Company, located at" the southern boundary 'of the city, Work toSay Wlth JOfr men. CATHOLICS BAiBICADES To Protect 'iichools from the French Officers. AiSrust little localities of Saint Meen, LeFolgoel and PioudanieL north of Brest. Evic tlon of the sisters was expected there this morning and bodies or men and women guarded the schools through the night. The whole countryside armed with cudgels was afoot from 3 o'clock In the morntnsr and barricades of carts attached by heavy chains were erected in the roads leading to the schoo Ploudaniel.

A barricade of carta, covered with thr.rnn and brambles, defends the en trance to the 'school at Saint Meen. Senator and County Councillor Vervlgny broke the oflclal seals affixed to the religious schools in Qum pimper. The government declares thai it Intends to prosecute all such of MAXIN'S ARMY tS DESTROYED. Victory Is Reported by the Colom bian Forces. Panama.

Colombia, August A telegraphic message received here from Bo gota says that General Marin, the revolutionary leder in the department of his forces have been attacked ana aestroyea oy government Botuian. The steamer Isabel returned to Pan ama this afternoon after an unsuccessful attempt to find the government gunboat Boyaca, which has July 29. No trace of the Boyaca. She had on board. nlng horses, died at his home here today most successful horse owners on DO YOU NEED HELP? PROMPTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TIE EMPIRE BUSINESS A now hhs member, and at Oeeffwaur I BUREAU, yBBWm MOTOll MOMMX HA Hyde Park cornetfand its vlci ty are 1SOSAMT Phone 224 The first person that correctly transposed our "Ads." In Thursday's and Friday's Constitution and Thursday's Nero, was C.

B. Davis, No. 925 Austell Atlanta, Ga. at at at TO SHOOT iS Marcus Island American Expedition Heavily Armed and Ordered To Raise the Stars and Stripes In Spite of the To Land at All Honolulu. August 2.

via. San Francls According to the Honolulu men who are interested in the Marcus Island guano expedition, against which Japan has sent a war vessel, as reported by the last advices received from the states, the ves sel which left here for the Island carried. a complement of Mauser rifles and her captain had instructions from the company Plant the American flag on the island and keep it floating until compelled to haul it down. Captain A. A.

Rosehill. the discoverer of the Island, who left his id in l'W, Is In command of The company's claim 1 this title, which is on recort department In Washington. the expe based 1 left I with any arms on board was given out until the news was received that Japan had laid claim to the island and had dispatched a war vessel there. Colonel Thomas Fitch then made pubUc the instruction given to Captain Rosehill. which; while designed to prevent any conflict, were intended tp compel the Japanese to allow the Americans to Hind or use force 'to drive them aWey.

Captain Rosehill instructions from the company are to iaform the Japanese' on Marcus Island that his expedition ts a peaceful one for the purpose of making a scientific investigation of the value of tempt to make a peaceful landing. In the low htm to land. Rosehill is to sail away oat of sigftt of the Island and return under cover of darkness, land an armed force and raise the American flag, and keep it up until it is torn down by a superior force. At the same time the captain was told to avoid a conflict in every way possible. In the event of his encountering a Japanese war vessel, the commander of the expedition was to present his credentials as the discoverer of the island and the agent of the Marcus Island Guano i expedition i island scientific value, the matter of ownership was to be referred to the United States and Japanese governments.

If the officers of the war vessel still refused to allow a landing, Captain Rosehill was Instructed to start ashore with an armed force In a boat flying the Amer ican flag and attempt a landing and FLASHES FROM THB CABLE. Washington, in which he referred In London In Lord Roeebery's house. ages estimated Leon. While the of parliament SCHOONERS CRASH AT NIGHT. The Henry P.

Havens Bun Into by the William F. Collins. New York. August The schooner Henry P. Havens.

Captain Walton, which sailed from here last Tuesday for Little Egg Harbor In search of cargo, returned to port this morning for repairs, having been in a collision iff Squan. N. the schooner William F. Collins. The Havens was beating down coast and was standing in for the beach about o'clock Wednesday night.

Augusf laden three masted schooner. The fore mast fell forward as the jtbboom snapped off at the bowsprit and carried away jT alntopmast and part or the mainmast head. The strange schooner was hooked fast and soon fell alongside. Everything in confusion and required the effort both crews all night to clear the wreck age. The stranger was round to William F.

Collins. Captain Duttcn, from Virginia with piling. The Collins had the end of her Jtbboom carried away and the figurehead and other bow wo work aged. Fighting Priest Surrenders. Manila.

August The surrender of Dul'tan, a Mohammedan priest who has been the leading opponent. of the American forces on the island of Mindanao. will probably insure peace with i Lake Lanao district Of land. Dulitan submitted to the authorities last Tuesday and he haa promised to induce the remainder ot the defiant Moroe to urreuder. The correct answer Is 99 99 73 99 TTTT nTT.

99 99 W. This Greatest of All Summer Shoe Sale Begins Today Get Your Share! BLACK REBELS TOLD TO HALT United States Orders the Firmin Forces in Haiti Not To Cut Cables. CABLE COMPANY APPEALS TO WASHINGTON OFFICIALS United States Will Not Treat Xlllick as Pirate, hut Will Prevent the Admiral and Craft from Committing Lawless Depredations. Washington, August The United States and Haitien Telegraph and Cable lany has appealed to the state and navy departments here prevent the cutting of the cable at Cape Haitien. According to information received by the cable company In New York, the Haitien gun boat Crete A Pierot.

which is under the command of Admiral Klllick. secretary of war and navy, under the revolutionary government, intends to sever the company's cable between Cape Haitien and New York. The company appealed to the authorities here to Instruct Commander McCrea. of the gunboat Machias. to protect the cable from violence.

Acting Secretary of State Adee and Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling decided that It was proper for this government, in the protection of International Inter accordingly a cablegram was sent Commander McCrea directing him prevent the cuting of the cable. line with the support thus Tar given to the provisional government set up by President Vasques, of Haiti, and at the same time it may prove a decisive to the ambition of General Flrmln's revolutionary party, of which Admiral KJlIlck Is the naval head. Some time ago Minister Howell advised the state department that he and other members of the diplo matic corps had recognised Vasques and nis camnet as constituting tne aetacto government of Haiti. Later this provisional government sought to outlaw the revolutionary forces and proclaimed Admiral Klllick a pirate, requesting our naval vessels to apprehend him as such. This request was not complied with.

But while declining to go to the extent of treating Klllick a pirate, the authorities here had no hesitation in preventing him and his craft from committing lawless depredations, particularly in view of the indirect interference with Americas interests. United States always has maintained the right to cut cables as en Incident to warfare. But this right is conceded to governments 1 their sovereign capacity and It could nc be claimed by a revolutionary force hat SPARKS PROM THE WIRES. Near Battle Lake. three im Hundreds of thousands of dollars' Worth of valuable timber has been destroyed, and unless the flames are checked by ram the loss will reach into the millions.

The origin of the fire Is attributed to sheep herders and camp ployed on delivery wagons of the State messenger boys' strike, the boys made uie anair mucn oi a jomncauon. President Mitchell, of the Unite Michigan to take part In I both sides would be reached shortly. At St. Paul, five men were arrested on suspicion of being the Burling ton train robbers, but proved to be or scouts the. 'idea that they had anything express companies at Chicago of their drivers for increased pay and twenty eight plants of the Tin Plate Company, operating fusal of the tin plate workers to accept The navy department has received a nor of the Island of Guam, saying that the leper colony he proposed to establish would be ready for occupancy July Tt was supposed that the lepers had all dis deveioped that many victims bad been i creted by their friends.

Hew Tork Oal veston Service. Galveston. August g. Galveston today celebrated the arrival of the first Morgan Une steamer, inaugurating Southern Pwsific's New York Galveston service. El Norte docked at ev having sailed from New York on Satur day last at noon.

Four thousand people greeted tne opening of the 12,000 people lined the wharves. El Norte was given a grand ovation. Tonight torchlight parade, illuminations of the city and fireworks honored tlon. A conservative estimate gives City Editor Prtally Hurt. Guthrie.

Okla. August A sped tonight from Shawnee stater that Fred rltv editor of The Dally Herald. received fatal wounds today as she result rflcan of a murderous assault, alleged Ibsesfmade on him by persona eoncerslng articles had appeared in The Footcoverera to All Mankind. CBS SCENTS Democratic Campaign Manager Talks of the Prior To Leaving for Home, He That the Campaign Work Is in Good Discusses Action ot the Butchers in Regard to Tariff. Washington.

August (Special. Representative Griggs, chairman of this democratic congressional committee, left Washington this mornlnar for his home in Georgia. Having Just been renominated. he felt that he ought to go home and rejoice with his friends. He has been hard at work since he was chosen chairman of the committee and he needs a week's vacation.

The work at democratic headquarters has been admirably managed thus far and Chairman Griggs Is the right man In the right place. During his absence Senator Carmack. ably assisted by Secretary Edwards, will keep the democratic ball moving. Before taking his departure for home Chairman Griggs telegraphed Representatives Pleree, Sims and John Wesly Gaines, of Tennessee, asking them to Join Representative Lon In a political touT of Maine. Representative Livingston was the first volunteer for the Maine campaign.

Chairman Griggs is feeling very cheerful over yesterday's action of the American Butchers' Association. leaving headquarters "I regard the action taken yesterday by the butchers in pledging themselves sad instructing the members of thelx local organisations to vote and work for the election of men to congress who were pledged to the abolition of the tariff da. nT1 fUlly rle of the country are thoroughly in tereated In and demand a revision of the tariff and a restraining hand put upon the trusts and combinations. "Such practical demonstrations as the retail butchers will be able to make dally of the Influence of a trust on the price of one of the articles of prime will without question operate to swing the tide of popular sentiment ta favor of that party which stands for a vtslon of the tariff laws of the country to the end that such outrageous Impowl ECZEMA; NO CURE, HO PAT. Tour druggist will refund PAZO OINTMENT falls 1 worm.

Tetter. Old Ulcers and Sores. Dies and Blackheads on the facs. anrell ARKANSAS HADE GOOD TUB. Navy Department Pleased with the Trial of the Monitor.

Washington. August The navy de partment Is very much gratified over the result or tne omciai trial or the monitor Arkansas, which was put through her paces over the Barren Island course Hampton Roads yesterday. Accord! sal to a telegram received by Rear AdmtrM Melville, chief of the bureau of steam engineering, the new monitor averages! 1Z 3 knots, while Acting Judge Advocate General Hanna received a telegram saying that her minimum speed was 7 knots, showing that she exceeded her contract speed of 11 1 2 knots by considerably more than 1 knot. FIRE REMEDY FOR SMALLPOX. Permission Asked To Bum Postof flee at Newborn, H.

C. Washington, August Acting Postmaster General Wynne received a dispatch today from 8. L. Dill, general superintendent of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad, asking for authority, to burn the building in Newberne. N.

In which the postofJlce Is located, on account of the presence of smallpox. The postmaster, who lives In the building. 1st afflicted with smallpox and Is not expected to recover. The poetofflce department has wired to Newberne asking that the board of health take charge of the building. MEN AND WOMEN i who areola treatment sbouVf not fall to eoosalt Dr.

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