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8 THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN. WFPNFPPAT. jri.T 4. 190ff. Mirs. aoMce c ball SOCIETY CHAKLOTTE STEWABT. SELEMl AMMSTKOHC. The Fourth, the Small Boy and the Woman. V® By MR8. GEO. C. BALL. Tho glorious Fourth la her. attain with lta nerve-racking aounda, baseball gam.., lta aham battles, lta prlvnto and public entertainments, and Ha ubtqultoua American Boy, the lat ter brimming over with patriotlam and yearning for a tragedy. The parka are full of Joyous crowd.; the strait can . are burdened with human freight Fence DeLeon la entertaining lta many thousand.; baa.ball clalma lta many thouaanda mon; the aham battle haa drawn lta million., more or leas, while i all the nearby towna have their bouae • parties galore. It la a day of rejoicing, but of all the ■ days In the American calendar. It , the one that makes life not worth the , living for the time being to the nerv- ous woman because of tha average American boy and his explosive elder and municipal regulations, tho oontrol of reckless patriots, of all age. and conditions, at this season of unquenchable exuberance. But, what ore Jaws? What mean regulation* when the cannon popper can be pur chased for a few cents, and matches • are cheap and convenient Every whore the small boy, with the big ex j.loslve, abounds on this sacred Fourth. He scatters consternation more appalling than earthquake or cy- I clone In his reckless path. He de. lies an avenging fata, and with amil Ing. eager eyes, awaits his righteous doom. Before the sun seta In the flaming west before the stare light up the warm Southern skies, the good family physicians will have their work to do with these self same American boys. There Will be hands to bind, eyes to bandage, and restless arms to hong ; In slings. There may be some boys who will attended by fall ■ tell? Of one thing, all men may be cer tain, namely: that there will be hope- MRS. C. P. BYRD ENTERTAINS. Mrs. Charles P. Byrd entertained Tueday evening at a charming but : Informal party at her home on North -nvenuo In honor of her cousin, .Mrs. Pauline. Gray, who Is now the guest of ■her mother, Mrs. W. W..Austell. Mr. > Edward Wood gave several vocal ae : lections, Mrs. Pauline Gray and Mr. 1 Bartlett recited with line effect, and other interesting features made up an evening of unusual pleasure. In anticipation of the Fourth, thefe wero many handsome fireworks sent off. About thirty guests enjoyed Mrs. Byrd’s hospitality. Mrs. Byrd wore a cream lingerie gown. Mrs. Pauline Gray's toilette was of white net, made prlncesse and trim med with lace. Mrs. W. \V. Austell wore a hand Siomo costume of lavender crepe de chJno. Refreshments were served during ftbe evening. the riven: CONCERT. At Wesley Memorial Church Tuesday •evening, duly 10, Master Hugh L. Oor- ■don and Miss Eleanor Hodgson will give a concert for the benefit of Boys* Club. The following program will be gb Vales, op. It, No. 1—Moskowskl. "Du BUt die Ruh,"—Bchubert-LlssL Polonaise, op. It, Chopin—Hugh Leg' rter Hodgson. ' Air for the a string—Bech. “Le Menterler," Masurka op. It. KWIeniowekl—Kate Eleanor Hodgson. “At An Old Trystlng Place"—Mac IDowelL , Gavotte, op. It—Niemann. Etude, op. '104, B minor, Mendelssohn - ' * ‘le ilodi •—Hugh Leslie Hodgsoi Concerto No. 7; allegro maeeto; an- Ifiante tranqulllo; finale. DeBerlot— (Kate Eleanor Modi ate Eleanor Hodgson. . "If I Were a Bird"—Henselt. “Tarantella" op 1*. Rubinstein— ■(Hugh Leslie Hodgson. IN HONOR MRS. 8N0W. Mrs. Harry Hannan gave a bridge party Wednesday morning at the Driv ing Club In honor of Mrs. W. J. Bnow, of Fort Riley, the guest of Mrs. C. B. .Howard, Jr. MARRIAGE POSTPONED. Owing to the continued critical Ill ness of Mrs. Mary K. Oliver hor mar riage to Mr. Edward Northen, which ■was announced to take place on the tth of July, haa been Indefinitely post- Iponed. D. A. R. ENTERTAINMENT. Wednesday afternoon the Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of n will act as tho American Revolution hostesses at Cralgte House from t to 6 o'clock. The vUltlng Daughters, the Daughters of 1111, and the members of ul! the different chapters are cordially Invited, and are requested to come promptly ’at I o'clock, aa tbe sham bat tle will begin at * Mrs. Miller Hutchins, aa regent of the Thomas Jefferson Chai ' apter, will set as mistress of ceremonies. Misses Aline Patterson, Cara Hutchln. Bessie and Martha Woodward will serve punch and will assist In the entertain ment of the guests. BARBECUE AT GRAY8T0NE. A delightful event of Wednesday was the barbecue which Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gray gave at their summer home on Peachtree rood In honor of Mrs. W. S. Klkln and Mrs. Boykin Robinson. Ths beautiful home of the Grays Is an Ideal place for an al fresco party, and Wed- esday the many-colored gowns of the • omen present gave an added I charm to i picture. Mrs. Grey received her guests In a dainty suit of, whjte linen,. hahd-em- less, nervous wrecks of tromen whose duties take them out through the fiery, tumultuous streets, where various death-dealing devices mqke one recall with pitiful longing the burning of Rome, and the glaring days of destruc tion which overtook that magnificent city of the Golden Gate. All thlnga in life are comparative, and It la no wonder that the woman who threads her helpless way through the burning, turbulent thoroughfare# of Atlanta on the I noisy Fourth should her nerve-racked brain with stories of the destruction of those “cities of the plain," in the far- off Orient, In the far-off days The one compensating thing left to restore the equilibrium la the clang of the gong of the ambulance, as it hur ries through the streets, to carry to his reward some exasperating patriot, who, "■ “• :h simpleton, has Ilka many another sue] . . . left his country for his country's good. As tha shadows of tha torrid Summer night fall upon ths city rockets will blase their way toward those other stars and Roman candles will Illumi nate beautiful parka and private lawns. Jlsst and quiet must corns st lost; ths latest eefebrator must sleep either In death or on soma fashion of a bed; morning will break again and the Jour nals of the country will tell In mourn- of the tragedies of the ful numbers day Just past Normal conditions will be restored, with big doctors' bills and crowded hospital wards left to tell the tales of sickening accidents tV)mcn will be able once more to walk abroad without the consciousness of marching to certain and ignominious death. , What la left of the small American boy will return to hla kite, marbles and bat and ball. The smoke and grime of powder will disappear; the toy pistol and cannon having accomplished their retired list until the maa begin to chime and the Fourth of July of 1MI will have taken lta place among the national anniversaries which shall forever bear witness to American courage and American inde pendence. broldered and trimmed with lace. In whits. fashioned with lace and tiny ruffles. She wore a hat of Panama, trimmed with white wings Mrs. Robinson was attractive In a suit of white linen. The waist was em broidered snd trimmed with lace. The skirt was made circular snd fashioned with bands of embroidery. Her hat of whlta chip was trimmed with pink roses. COX-ELOER. Miss Euxera Elder, of Blakeley, Os, and Mr. Nathaniel M. Cox, of Atlanta, were united In marriage Tuesday aft ernoon, Rev. W. H. Ball performing the ceremony, which was witnessed by only a tew intimate friends EYE 8HADES AND PARASOLS. queen Victoria of Spain haa made fashionable an elegant device tor pro tectlng bright eyes from the sun and warding off sun headaches It Is shade (or the eyes beautifully wrought of various materials and mounted on a long handle like the familiar lorgnette. This dainty affair was found very useful under the torrid Spanish sun by the new queen, who took It with her from London. Here the Malsette, as It Is called, has become Indispensable to the fashionable woman who goes to It not only prevents the headaches that are formed around the •esjn those circumstances Tile eye shads which Is ths Invention of a woman, le made up In elegant forms of costly materials such aa mother-of-pearl, gold, stiver repousse and carved tortoise shell Automobile parasols art now wielded by the smartest women at garden par ties and "church parade." Why they are eo called la not quite clear, for they are quite useless for motoring. The automobile parasol Is really revival of the old Eugentt genie "euuahads" It Is a tiny, filmy thing, sat on a Jointed folding stick, which can be held at any angla Taffotaa and loco are used for the cover, while, the handle Is often daintily fashioned In mother-of-pearl ° r Anoti!’er new fashion In parasols la tho miniature Imitation of the giant umbrellas carried by Italian peasants. They are of red and blue cotton, with gaily striped borders. LADIE6'AUXILIARY, Ths Ladles' Auxiliary to the B. of R. will bold lta regular meeting Thursday, July t. In the K. of P. hall Kiser bulldls. All members are re quested to attend. MRS. LENA BRIDGES. Secretary. HOME MISSION 80CIETY. The Woman's Home Mission Society 8L John* Church will have their annual picnic at Grant Park Friday, July 6. MISSION WORKERS. The mission workers of the Second Baptist Church will hold a lawn (eft Thursday, July 6. at the residence of Professor I<ooney. 117 Washington street NATHAN’S VIENNA CAFE. On July 6 Nathan's Vienna Cafe will open at 76 Peachtree street and on that day Mr. Nathan will generously donate 10 per cent of the gross re ceipts to ‘the Home for Old Women. It Is hoped that the friends of tbe In stitution will contribute by their pat ronage to the succees of the day. “THE QUALITY IN DIAMONDS.” That’s the Ides we want yon to get The poly way to convince your- self is to see oar stock snd compare It with others. Our prices arc right and qualities are always tha highest EUGENE V. HAYNES 00. The Diamond False a 17 Whitehall SL Photograph shows coat of dark shads of gray liberty silk. The skirt Is plaid In gray, with black stripes. The (|it of this coat la particularly striking, it la in the empire style, which has become to popular this brown velvet bows hanging almost down to ths shoulder. The most no ticeable feature of the season's costumes Is thq fashion of wearing hats of a contrasting color. Cf Personal Mention 5 Hon. John Clay Smith haa gone to Washington and points In the Eaat on legal business. Judge Reid will spend his summer vacation with hla daughters, Mrs. John mladelphla. and El J. Fanahawe, at PI Mrs. Ralph Blrdaall, at Cooperatown. N. T. He left ths city on Tuesday at noon. Mrs Frit* Rnuschenburg and her two daughters. Misses* Llnette and Lavolette. and Mlsa Ina May Farrias are spending tom* time In Savannah. Hon. William M. Howard, Mrs. How ard and thslr sons. Masters King and Henry Howard, who have been the gueste of Dr. and Mrs. William King since the adjournment of congress, left for their home at Lexington, Ga., on Tuesday morning. Dr. and Mrs. William King an ■ending a week with Mr. and Mrs Eugene Black at their honie on'Peach tree road. 0000000000000000090 o ‘ All communications Intended for the society department of the Saturday Issue of The Geor gian mnst reach the office be fore 11 o'clock Saturday morn ing In order to Insure publica tion. 0000000 0 00 0 0O0OO000 N. T. Davidson, SOO East Pine strseL Mrs. A. G. Smart, who has been so 111 Is well enough to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Witham and Miss Laura Witham return Thursday front Warm Springe. Mr*. Emma Bell will spend the month ••( Ju|y In the East. Mr. and Mat. Edward Fortson will spend the month of August at ToxS' way. RAIN POSTPONED BIG AUCTION SALE COL. FERGUSON AND JAMES L. LOGAN UNABLE TO COPE WITH ELEMENTS. Mrs. George Boynton It the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Leon Walker, *n West End. Mrs. Guy Mitchell will leave Friday for Waynesvllle, N. C. She will by Joined next week by Mrs. ll.‘ C. Mitch- Runnette, and Mlsa Mr. Forrest Adair, Miss Elisabeth Adair and Miss Natalie Taylor are at Cumberland. Colonel R. J. Lowry Is In New York. Miss Eva Wrlgley left Tuesday for Toxaway. Mr. Hollins Randolph !* Jn Canton. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Greenfield are at home to their frlende In the Geor gian apartments at 44 East Harris street. Mrs. C. C. Abbott Is expected home from Chicago this week. dge and 6 Springe. the summer at Warm -Springs, visit MBs Bessie Pope the last of the week. Masters Henry and lAwtence Tomp kins and Malcolm Fortson returned on Tuesday from Washington. Ga. Mias Carobel Murphey, of Tucson, Artaona, Is In the city.' visiting her uncle. Dr. C. El Murphey, and Mrs. Mr. George Muse, Mr. W. M. Gregg and Mr. Hunter Muse are In New Tork city. Mrs. J. Dosler Pou, after a visit to Mrs. Samuel J. Weyman, haa returned to Columbus. Mrs. W. D. Ellis, Jr., Is at Tal|plah. Miss Susan Spalding's dance Thun, day evening will be a pretty compli ment to her .guest, MJss Kltson. Miss Atkinson's card party Wednes day evening will be In honor of Mn. Willis Timmons and Mrs. Ralph Dari son. Magnificent collection beautiful Pic ture Postal Cards. - It will Interest you to see this display. For tale by PIEDMONT SOUVENIR COMPANY, In Lobby Piedmont Hotel. VANITY AND DIAMONDS The vanity of diamonds Is the one vanity which has practical Justification. The Investment value of fine stones balances their frivolity, and we handle Only the finest. * DAVIS & FREEMAN, Jewelers, When Colonel J. W. Ferguson got on the block to auction off tbe fine prop erty of Mrs. 8. C. Dooley, light next to the summer homo of the late W. C. Pandora, on the Soldiers' Home line, Tuesday afternoon at 3: SO o'clock, he found himself in competition with Jupe Pluvlns. The thunder, thundered and the lightning lighted and then the rain came. James L. Logan, who was conducting ths sale In tbe Interest of S. B. Turman Sc Co., the well-known and popular real estate dealers, looked a little vexed, for he had attracted a lqrge crowd by his excellent offer for Investing or home building. But Mr. Logan Is something of a philosopher. 0» be teVtted the crowd to a nearby d.Ht-r, n!■••«: ih'.v waited until the rain was over and they could return to |.|«1I In the meantime It was deeliled to postpone tho sale until Monday aft ernoon, July ». Mr. Logan Is something of a philan thropist. Aa tho auction salesman for S. B. Turman A Co. he has succeeded in having a lot of unimproved proper ty made attractive, so that not only ths purchasers direct reaped benefits, but all property In the vicinity was greatly benefited. Colonel Fetguson Is a man possessed of a cheery smile and a flow of eloquenco which keeps everybody In a good humor. They promlso no end of entertainment and opportunities for making m..my .<■ ’I:,, rale Monday aft ernoon. Every one Is cordially Invited. Special cars have been engaged, and ample accommodations are -guaran teed HELD FOR MURDER ON DYING STATEMENT Special to The Georglta. Griffin, Go.,'July 4.—On last Satur day a report reached the city that Oli ver Jeator had been accidentally shot by Llgs Mitchell, but from later re ports and the dying statement of Jes ter, It seems that It was not an acci dent. A warrant was sworn out for Mitch ell and n commitment trial was held before Jeptha Pullen. JHtchell was bound over by tha Justice to await the action of the grand Jury, which con venes In August Tha shooting occurred on the farm of O. W. Sims, of Cabins district threre being no witnesses, It Is claim ed, to prove the real facts. BEFORE VACATING BUILDING THE WESTER MUSIC COMPANY MUST SELL ENTIRE STOCK ‘No Cost,” “No Profit” Will Be Considered in Accom. plishing This End—The Best Makes of Pianos Be ing Closed Out at Great Seductions. EVERY BUYER PROFITS BY OUR LOSSES. We Would Rather Have These Pianos in the Homes of the People Even at the Big Sacrifice in Price Than To Take Chances on Damage by Storing Them. Terms of Payment Made So Easy None Need Hesitate. Open Evenings, 62 Peachtree Street. Our troubles are our own and do not concern the public In any way except wherein the public may be benefited. In tbla particular cose, however, the pub lie, the money-aavlng, piano-buying public, la vitally concerned. You see, we had all arrangements to move .Into our new building at the ex. plratlon of our lease at present loca. tlon. At tbe last moment we were no. tilled that the building would not be ready for us for some weeks. We can't put these pianos In an un finished building, to be damaged by dust, paint, plaster, etc., and we can't store such an Immense stock and take chances on damage, by rust, scratches and bruises. And we have to move. That Is where the shoe pinches. And that Is ths rea son why we concluded to sell off tha entire stock. We are taking our loss In the way of loss In profits and giving It to the pur- rhom SCHOOL OF COMMERC Special to Tbe Georgian. Savannah, Ga., July 4.—In hla charge to the grand Jury, Judge Conn recom mended the establishing of '& school of commerce and trade for white boy*. He pointed out that there was already thought the white boys were entitled to the same opportunities. The depart ments suggested were Industrial me chanical, home economy, Industrial sewing, stenography, typewriting, book keeping, cabinet filing. It was also suggested that the academic studies be limited to English, mathematics, science and history, letter writing and Another auggeatlon was that night schools and branches of the public library be established In different parts of ths city. GOVERNOR R, B, GLENN DECLARES FOR BRYAN Sped*! to The Georgian. Charlotte, N. C, July 4.—Governor R. B. Glenn, of North Carolina, Is for Bryan tor president In the next presi dential campaign. Governor Glenn eaye that the Re- psbllcan party le now working for measure! that a few year* ago were that In the nomination of nlnga Bryan no miatake could be made. COLLECTING EVIDENCE EOR PROSECUTION COLLECTING EVIDENCE-BIO READ... Hpedal lo The Georgian. Augusta. Ga., July 4,-N'ew names are dally being added to the county Uot of Illegally registered people. The romn|lteo Has a meeting erery day. and yesterday tbe list bad reached 906, which Is not all of Ihooo who am under suspicion. Summons hare been eeot those suspected, colling them to appear before the board and show why they have registered. One of (he members of tho committee stated yesterday that aome of those who worn suspected bad left the atnte, aa they prem only over hero long enough to vote. Tbe evidence that tho board has la band la very damaging to some of those who ere alleged to hare Illegally registered. Case* will be made against all who do not show good cause why they hare registered, and criminal prosecution win follow. IRL'S FATHER SHOOTS NEGRO WHO SENT NOTE * peels! to Tho Georgia n CMusibno, Go., July 4.-Ike Salford, s negro mao who lives Just outside Uw city, anas shot by Hoc Brooks yesterday and bad ly Isjored with bird shot. The negro was shot twice, odes In tbe leg aadgmee In the arm and he then ran. which probably prevented Ms being killed. The canoe ~ the shooting was on Inaaltti of the shooting was on laaaltlng note re ceived by Brooks' It-year-old daughter with the tmrm'i name waned to It. tie had | worked for RrotAa whose home la in the chasers In this sale, every one of Wl le profiting to the extent of 6160 to 6200. To make doubly sure that every In- •tniment would be closed out, we even cut out not only all semblance of profit, but. In many cases, a portion of tho sry cost of the Instruments, Do you need a piano? If you do, you are Indeed fortunate, for never was there such an opportuni ty like this to buy the very best makes at the coat of a cheap one. And the terms? They are made to please you. Visit the sale. (Every day we are selling five durable uptighta at 693, 6118, 6167, 6148, etc* that usually sell at twice the money. Other fine uprights that usually sell at 6860, 6676 and 6400 are being closed out In this sale at 6178, 6196. 6618, etc. The large number of pianos we are dally le the beat evidence that selling piano opportunity. Out of Town Sales. Many people from out of town art patronizing this sale. They find that H pays them Jargely to come oven hun dreds of miles,to secure a piano at these big discounts. Old Makes—Good Makes. Search the world over and you win not find better pianos than the Kranlrh & Bach, Ivors & Pond, Emerson, A B. Chose, Kimball, McPhatl, Krell, Hoff, man, Whitney, Strohber, Royal etc. These ore the plnnos you will find hers In all variety of designs and flnlshe,. 6 new 6660 pianos, now 693. 9 new 6875 pianos, now 8117. 6 new 830(1 pianos, now 8148. 4 new 8325 pianos, now 8166. 4 new 8350 pianos, now 8196. 6 new 8400 pianos, now 8243. 6 new 8460 planoe, now 8887. 6 new 8500 pianos, non- 9336. The. discounts on .the hlgh-grsls 8200. Why makes range from 8150 to 8200. Why not take early advantage and secure one? Used Uprights. If a good used upright Is what you are wanting, you will never again be able to obtain one at the prices we have marked these. All the best makes are represented in the lot, nnd they are go. ing ot 865, 870. 885, 8110, 8185, 8185 and on terms of payment made to suit your convenience. Squire Pienoe. Only a few left. They are marked at $7. 810, 818. 815. 818 and 825. The pay. Could you realize the full Importance of this sale. Its money-saving possibili ties, the easy termt offered, you would make haste to be here early. We ship pianos everywhere to relia ble people, to be paid tor on our easy payment plan. re open evenings until 9:90 o'clock. THE WESTER MUSIC CO, 62 Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. LIGHTNING SETS FIRE TO LARGE OIL MILL Special to Tbe Georgian. Lavonia, Ga, July 4.—In a lever's electric storm here yesterday lightning ■truck the Southern Cotton Oil Mill and set fire to the main* building under the first floor. By a herolo effort of the citlsene, the fire was extinguished. Lightning also struck the Presbyte rian church, doing considerable damage to the steeple. BEAUTIFUL LINE OF -NEW BRACELETS- Just Received. Look at Them. Charles W. Crankshaw, Diamond Merchant and Jeweler. Centdry Building. Whitehall SL ALABAMA CANDIDATES MAKINQ EAGLE SCREAM TWO WRECK SURVIVORS IN BAD CONDITION By Private leased Wire. London, July 4.—It le believed all the survivors of the railway wreck Salisbury will recover, although the condition of Edward W. Sentell, of Brooklyn, and Robert S. Crttchell, of Chicago, remains serious. TAX LEVY IS MADE FOR NEW COURT HOUSE 8peclBl to The Georgian Griffin, Ga, July 4.—Spalding county will have a new court house, this step being taken by the county commis sioner* Tuesday morning. Several months ago they held an election for bonds for this purpose, but were defeated, and the commissioner* decided on direct taxation. The board levied a special tax of 7M mills, which will provide sufficient funds for the presont year, and the new board next year can make the levy to complete the work. * Special to The Georgian. Birmingham, Ala., July 4.—The po litical pot la boiling In Alabama today. Both candidates for gubernatorial hon ors will deliver "Fourth of July" ora tions In different sections, and candi dates for various offices are gathered ■ It I'lt-nli-M and .ah. r i-Iik-.-m where they may extend the "glad hand." B. B. Comer, railroad commissioner and candidate for tho offlco ot govern or, Is at Tallassee, where he will speak today. Dr. R. M. Cunningham, present lieut enant governor, and candidate for tha place of chief executive ot the stats, left Birmingham last night for Jonas' Chapel whore he will today addreaa a big Fourth of July meeting which ha* been arranged by his supporters. MIZNER SPREAD REPORT, SAYS 0HI0AG0 LAWYER By Private Leased Wire. Chicago, July 4.—Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes-Mlsner, who has Just been op* crated upon for appendicitis, la not dy ing at her Michigan aivenue residence, according to Attorney Clarence Knight, In spits of the reports from tht West that Will ' ' 1-m Mlzner Iz hurrying to hit wife's bedside. "Reports of this character are dr- been sent for," said Knlgn « The Wedding Gowns yy A Keepsake. By Emma Moffett Tyn g snd Agnes O. Crane. This volume le a gift for a bride. It Is Intended to gather and hold together the many souvenirs of the happy Wedding-time—the card of invitation, list of flowera.1 Jewels, gifts, bits of the pretty gowns, notes of the wedding Journey, f and remembrance to a woman, but apt to allp out of keeping •i the years pan. Handsomely bound In cloth or silk. Send for descriptive circular. J .P. Stevens Engraving Company. 47 Whitehall Street. Atlanta, Georgia. (T~ “PHONE US’ BROWN & ALLEN Reliable Druggists, 24 WHITEHALL. STREET. We Send for Prescriptions and Deliver Free Atlanta Agents for Candy 80c Pound =