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Diamond A rgument. mmmmmmmmmwrn MRS. MADDOX’S CLUB PARTY. Mrs. Vlrcll Maddox entertained the "JM" club Tueaday afternoon at the home of Mra. C. J. Maddox, at Inman park, where aha la spending tha tum- mer. . Mr. Maddox'a realdence waa deco rated with roses, fema and patma, and the same waa played on the wide Ye randaa. A delightful luncheon waa eerred during the afternoon. The flrat prize, a handeome hand-painted cake plate, waa won by Mra. Larendon; the < 'inxoiMtton, a pair of ribbon aleere- lioldera, became Mra. C. J. Maddox’a and the guest prize, a beautiful almond dl»h of Japaneae design, waa preaented to Mlaa Flanders. The acore carda were artlatlc pen and Ink aketchea. Mra. Maddox'a guests Included tha membera of her club and Mra. W. R. .Maddox, Mra. Ed Pearce, Mra. W. H. Italy, Mra. Larendon, Mra. W. L. Han cock, Mra. Robert Blackburn, Mra. Robert Evana, Mra. W. F. Denny, Mra. It. W. Chapman, Mlaa Robbie Parker, Mlaa Margaret Brown, Mra. W. B. Foa- ter, Mlaa Elizabeth Flandera, of New York: Mlaa Nan Connelly, Mlaa Adeline Lewie, Mlaa Mildred Cannon. MR8. MEADOR’S BRIDGE. The bridge at which Mra J. Frank Meador entertained complimentary to Mra. Pou Weedenaday afternoon waa one of the moat Important and delight ful aoclal functlona of the week. Mra. Meador received her gueata In a dainty white lingerie gown. Mra. Pou, the charming gueat , honor, wore a batlate trimmed with ’ lace. Mlaa Lou lee Joeeph waa gowned white mull trimmed with lace. Her he coming hat of white atraw waa trim med with plumes. Mra. Robert Alaton wore a charm ItUC gown of white lace trimmed with Draaden ribbons, and a black hat with trlmmlnga of black plumea. Mrs. (leorge Howards' costume waa of white organdie trimmed with Val. lace. Her becoming hat of white atraw waa trimmed with pink roses. Mrs. Henry Grady waa attractively corned In a flowered muslin, made prlnccssr. He hat waa trimmed with black and white plumea.^^H^H^H Mrs. VV. E. Wllmerdlng wore a dainty white lingerie suit and white hat. Mra. A. E. Thornton's attractive cos. tume waa of cream batiste, lace trim, med, and her hat a black lade trimmed with white plumea. Miss Irma Doolj gowned In amber which she wore a leghorn hat trimmed with pink roses. Mra. Thornton Mayre waa attractive In a white lingerie gown elaborately trimmed with lace. Her hat was In black v Mrs. Milton Dargan wore a charm log princess gown of soft white rta. torlnl. trimmed with Val. lace and baby Irish lace. Her hat of i\hlte Irish lace waa trimmed with blue plumes. Miss Mildred Cabanlsa was gowned in a while batiste, with which waa worn a hat of Neopotltan straw trim AN AMERICAN PRINCESS NOW VISITING HER HOME med with flowers. Mrs. Edward Peters wore a gown of dream batiste, made prlncease. Mrs. Edward Cabanlsa worm a hand aome lingerie gown trimmed with lace, ami o becoming white hat. Mrs. Harry Stearns waa attractive In a white doted Swiss gown, elaborately fashioned with lace. Mrs. Edward McCerren wore a dainty gown of white embroidery. Mra Van Winkle waa gowned In all White. Mrs. Meador’s gueata were Mra. Haro' Sterns, Mrs. Edward Cabanlsa, of Birmingham: Mra Robert Alaton, Mrs. George Howard, Mra Henry Grady, Mra. Edward McCerren. Mrs. Albert Thornton, Mrs. Thornton Mayre. Mra Edward Peters, Mra Mil ton Dargan, Mra Edward Van Winkle, Mra. W. E. Wllmerdlng. Mlaa Mildred Cabanlsa Mlaa lama Dooly and Mlaa Louise Joseph, of Columbua MISS PHELAN e'nTERTAINS CLUB. The Northalde Bridge Club waa en tertalned Tueaday by Mlaa M. A. Phe lan nt her home on Peachtree street. Miss Rollne Clarke won the prise, pair of allk hose. A delightful luncheon waa served after the game. Mlaa Phelan’s guests were: Mlaa Annie Fltten. Mlaa Nan duBlgnon. Mlaa Joale Btockdell, Mlaa Jnnln Speer, Mlaa Nannie Nlcolann, MIsh Rollne Clark and Mlaa Nellie Hightower. to mrsTwarren. The tea at which Mra. W. R. Ham mond entertained Wednesday afternoon In honor of Mra. R. H. Warren, the guest of Mra, George Muse, waa one ■of the pleasantest Informal affairs of the week. Mra. Hammond'a gueata In cluded only a small number of her In timate friends. Her library and sitting room were fragrant with summer flowers, and Mra. Hammond was a most attractive hostess Inks gown of soft.white, trim med with lace. Mra. Warren la receiving many charming attentions during her visit tb Mra. Muse. . FORMER AUGUSTAN WEDDED IN FAR-AWAY PHILIPPINES. ’- Announcement cards have just been received In the city from Lucena, P. I, of the marriage on June 11 last, of Mr. Joseph Cummlng Thomas, formerly of this city, and Mrs. Verlta Sawyer, 'of Bah Francisco, who waa visiting relatives’In the Philippine Islands. ... The guests present at the Impressive ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. MeGII!, were the army offleers and their wives at the post and the governor of the province. The mar riage took place at the borne of Lieu tenant and Mrs. Butler. Mr. Thomas’ career In the army Is qna of much Interfat and the subject of many hearty congratulations among his Augusta friends. He entered the army as a private soldier a year or of Mr. and Mra. James Dougherty, and Mr. and Mra. Tom Daniel, who have taken the house together for the sum. mer. Among those who enjoyed Dougherty’s hospitality Wednesday were: Mrs. A. P. Coles, Mra. W. 8. Tarver, Mra. John Twiggs, Mrs. WII llam Ruahton, Mra. W. B. Wilson and others. CASINO PARTyToR MIS8 HAILE, Mias Hsttld Rainwater compliment, ed Mlaa Florence Halle, of Athena, the attractive gueat of Mias K. T. Raf ferty, with a box party at the Casin'/ Tueaday afternoon. Those present were Mlaa Florence Halle, Mlaa Hattie Rain water, Mlaa K. T. Rafferty, Mlaa Alice Everett, Mra Eugene Kemp, Mlaa Joale Rainwater, Mlaa May Rafferty. HONORABLE HARRY 8TILLWELL EDWARDS. Among the distinguished visitors to Atlanta on Wednesday la Hon. Harry Stillwell Edwards, of Macon, whoae S enlus has Illuminated and er outhem literature, notwithstanding his many political and professional duties. "Old Mias And Sweetheart," one of Mr. Edwards’ earlier stories, has never been surpassed by any Writer of negro dialect In the South: Its pathos and humor are exquisite, and represent the best style of this class of popular liter ature. Mr. Edwards la also a vigorous and forceful writer upon curront and polltl cal. questions. MR8. GRADY’S BRIDGE. Mra. Henry W. Grady gives a bridge party Thursday In honor of Mrs. pou, the guest of Mra. Frank Meador. The led guests are Mra. Meador, Mrs, Harry Steameo, Mrs. C. H. Black, Robert Alston, Mra. George Howard, i Mildred Cabanlsa, Miss Kate Stocking Mra Clark Howell and Mra. Roby Roblnaon. MRS. FOSTER To“gIVE A BRIDGE PARTY Mr-. VV. E. Foster gives the second of her bridge aeries Friday afternoon, the guests of honor to be Mrs. George Cunningham, of Washington, D. C., who Is visiting Mlaa Mary Howell, and Mra. Petre. of Columbus, the guest of Mra W. J. Peabody. Latest picture of Princess Cantacusenc, granddaughter of Ulysses S. Grant, and daughter of General Fred Grant. This Is her flrat visit to America alnce her marriage. , exempTary conduct risen from the ranks to the oftlce of flrat lieutenant. Mr. Thomas Is now serving his second term In the Philippine Islands, and he and his bride are at present stationed Camp Ciilanag Tagabaa. Mr. Thomas waa treasurer of Sum merville before leaving for the Phil ippines and has many family connec tions In Augusta. He Is a son of Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Bummerville, and u brother oh Mrs, 8. P. Lewie, Mra. C’haa. Greene, of Augusta, and Mra. McGow an, of Spartanburg,—Augusta Tribune. LAWN^FETE. The ladles of 8t. Anthony's Guild will hold a lawn fete at the realdence of Mrs. Joel Chandler Harris, Sit Gordon street, Wednesday afternoon and even ing, August 8. There will be amuse ments for the children from 4 to • o'clock and the grown people will be entertained In the evening. All are cordially Invited to attend. MISSES HEIFnIr^ ENTERTAIN8. The Mlaaea Helfner gave a domino party Wednesday morning from 11. to o'clock In honor of Miss Haxelle Alexander, who la visiting Mlaa Mil dred Harris; Miss Hattie Bloodworth, the gueat of Mra. Laura C. Dunn, and Miss Carter, who la the guest of Mra. W. T. Jones. The Misses Hrltner en tertained about fifty of their young friends. An elaborate luncheon follow- the games, and pretty prises were awarded. to misTjoseph. Friday Mrs. J. O. Hollenbeck will entertain Informally at luncheon at the Capital City Club. The nffnlr will be pretty compliment to Mlaa Louise - _jieph, who will return Saturday to her home In Columbua. TO MISS~KIMBALL. Thursday afternoon Mias Cora Brown and Mr. Walter. R. .Brown will enter tain at their home In honor of Miss Adele Kimball. The occasion wlll be a lawn jiarty, and over sixty of Miss Kimball's girl friends will be Invited. The affair will be n moat enjoyable one. COLEMAN-KINGSBERY. pretty wedding' of Wednesday morning was that of Mr. Edwin Cleve land Klngabery, of Atlanta, to Mlaa Laura G. Coleman, which took place at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. anti-Mrs.>A. L. Coleman, In Carrolton. The ceremony waa performed by Rev. T., P. Cleveland, uncle of the groom, In the presence: of the Imme dlate family. The bride wore a trav cling suit of dark blue and a hat of blue with a touch of white. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Klngabery left for Tallulah Falla and other resorts In Georgia. They will ake their home In Birmingham. Among those who attended the wed- MARRIAGE . INVITATIONS CORRECTLY AND PROMPTLY ENGRAVED SEND FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES J. P. STEVENS ENGRAVING CO., Engravers. WHITEHALL ST., ATLANTA, GA. ding were the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Klngsbery,' Rev. T. 1\ Cleveland, Mr. Lynn Werndr, Mra. E. A. Werner and Mr. R. C. Wemer. MRS. CRANDALL’8 BRIDGE. Wednesday morning Mrs. George Crandall entertained with delightful Informality n amall number of friends at bridge. The occasion was In honor of Mlaa Louise Joseph, of Columbus, who has been the recipient of charming attentions during her visit to Mra. Ed ward Peters. Mra. Crandall’s guests Included only a number of ladles who were together at Warm Bprlnga early In the summer. The prise waa a handsome Picture. Mra. Crandall received her gueata In a white lingerie gown, lace trimmed. At the conclusion of the game a de llcloua luncheon waa served. mason-Venable. Mra. William Richard Venable has Issued Invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Elisabeth Richard Ver son, to Mr. Frank Tucker Mason, on Wednesday evening, August 29. at < o'clock, at "Mont Rest,” Stone Moun tain, Ga. A special train will leave the union station for "Mont Rest” at 6 o'clock p. m. for the Atlanta guests. After the 10th of October Mr. Mason and his bride will be nt home at “La Celba, 1 Bants Fe, Isle of tines. West Indies. MR8. THORNTON’8 BRIDGE. Mrs. Albert Thornton entertained at an Informal bridge Tuesday morning at her home on Peachtree, The flrst prise, a white lenther bell, waa won by Mra. Robert Ridley. After an enjoyable game luncheon was-served. Those present were: Mrs. Robert Ridley, Mra. Albert Howell. Miss Annie May Hall, Mrs. Evelyn Harris, Mrs. George Traylor, Mrs. Fltten, Mrs. J. O. Oglesby, Jr. MOONLIGHT PICNIC. 'A charming moonlight picnic was given's few evenings since at Grant park by a party of friends. Luncheon was served during the evening, and boating waa one' of the pleasantest fea tures of the outing. A watermelon rutting brought the ceremony to dose. The Fifth - regiment hand rendered an elaborate program. The party Includ ed: Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Henson, Mrs. Li Nickatoa, Mrs. A. Henson, .Mr. and Mrs. John Dobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kugler, Mr. and Mrs. Hartsfleld. Mr. and Mrs. Eubanks, Mr. and Mrs. Drew Tye, Jr„ Miss Annie May Henson. Miss Mattie Lou . Kline,’ Misses Ethel and Irene Walker, Mr. Ray Henson, Mr. Will Hartsfleld, Mr. William Sparks, Mr. R. Mathews. SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY. Miss Emma Benjamin entertained at a spend-the-day party Wednesday In honor of her guest, Miss Annie Louise Owens, of Louisville, Ky. The other guests present were: Miss Annie Cav- erly. Miss Margaret Beck, Miss Helen Williamson. Miss Penelope Clarke, Miss Frances Clarke. spend-the'day PARTY. A very enjoyable occasion was the spend-the-day party at which Mra James Dougherty entertained a num ber of' friends at Mont Crest Wednes day In honor of the guests of Mrs. A. P. Coles. During the morning boat ing and driving were enjoyed and at noon a delicious luncheon waa served. Mont Crest has been this summer a very cbgrming retreat for the friends MISS TUCKER ENTERTAINS. Miss Adela Tucker complimented her guest, Mrs. Harold Browne, of Sa vannah, with a card party Wednes day morning. After the game delicious Ices were served. The flrst prize was a pair of pretty embroidered stockings; the consolation, a dainty fan, and Mrs. Browne was presented with a hand' some belt. Invited to meet Mrs. Brown were Mrs. Albert Ivey, Mrs. Frank Wllby, Miss Daisy Johnson, Miss Hattie Rainwa ter, Mrs. Harvey Whitten, Mrs. M. L. Thr.,w»~, Mrs. Eugene Kemp, Miss Allco Everett, Miss Josle Rainwater, Mrs. William Chiles, Mrs. Joe Shearer. TO MI8S~HARRI8. Wednesday afternoon from 5 to 7 o'clock Mrs. Woods White entertained delightfully at tea In honor of her charming gueat. Miss Slna Lee Harris, of Louisville. Mrs. White's guests Included a num ber of her married and unmarried friends of College Park and Atlanta, and the occasion waa marked by the t delightful Informality, rs. White waa assisted In receiving by Mrs. John Temple Graves, Mrs. Alonso Richardson, Mrs. W. W. Reid, Mrs. W. B. Willingham and Mrs. H. L. Willingham. Misses Blna White, Theodosia and Emmie Willingham were a charming trio of young girls In dainty white frocks who assisted In serving the re freshments. Miss Harris, the gueat of honor, wore an attractive gown of white mus lin, hand embroidered and trimmed with lace. . MRS. M’CEr'rEN’S BRIDGE. The bridge which Mrs. Edward Mc Cerren wl|l give Thursday afternoon In honor of Mrs. Pou and Miss Jo seph, of Columbus, will be one of the most enjoyable of many happy events occasioned by their stay In Atlanta. Mra. McCerren’s guests will be: Mrs. Joseph Pou, Mrs. Frank Meador, Mrs. George Traylor, Mrs. Robert Alaton, Mrs. Dan Harris, Mrs. George Cran dall, Mra. Milton Dargan, Mra. Frank Mtkell, Mrs. J. F. Van Rensselaer. Mrs. Edward Peters, Mrs. Ten Eyck Brown. Mrs. D. D. Carson, Mrs. Edwin Ehney, Misses Louise Joseph, Martha Whitman. Blanche Carson, Florence Hobbs, Ethel Kelly, Emma Robinson, Rollne Clark and Jennie Dargan. TO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLA8S. The Sunday school class of Mlaa Davies, of Trinity church, will be en- Misa Rosa Floyd and Mlaa Adele Lutjen, attaches of The Evening Me tropolis, of Jacksonville. Fla., are In the city for g short visit, and are registered at the Hotel Plaza, oi Peachtree street. They will visit Tab lulah Falla and neighboring resorts be. fore returning home. Mrs. Eldred Blmklns and family, formerly of Albany, Ga., but who have been residing at Decatur for a year, will go to Athens to live the flrst of September. Mra Blmklns has pur chased a home at Athens and will edu cate her children at the schools and colleges of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt Cblpley leave the latter part of August for New York city. They will sail about the 2ith of this month on the Westerland for Europe, when they will travel through England, Scotland and Ireland. Mr.'and Mrs. Edwin Klngsbery, Mrs. E. A. Werner, Mr. Lynn Werner, Mr. Ray Werner and Rev. T. I. Cleveland are In Carrollton whjre they went to attend the Co—man-Klngsbery wed ding. The friends of Miss Ethel Alexander, who has been 111 at St. Josephs In firmary, will be glad to learn that she Is convalescent ^nd is at home araln. Mrs. B. F. Ulmer, Mrs. Gordon WoodrufT, Miss Kathfrine Ulmer and Miss Nora Goodman leave soon for a visit to Indian Springs. Misses Ethel and Marie Clarke, of Jacksonville, Fla., are the guests of Misses Luclle and Eileen. Brown, lit North Jackson street. Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Sikes, of Wake Forest, N. C, are visiting Captain and Mra. Richard Battle at their home, 288 North avenue. The many friends of Mr. W. H. Hol brook will regret to learn that ne Is critically III In hla apartment at the Piedmont. Miss Rose Huber and Miss Florence McClure left Tueaday for a few weeks' stay with friends In Nortfl Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Blackman Dunn have returned from their summer outing and are now at home at the Majestic. There Is a great satisfaction In possessing a diamond of unques tioned value. The lover of diamonds loves refinement, too. By our liberal method you can wear a nice diamond while paying f<* IL That's why our diamond sales are Increasing dally. EUGENE V. HAYNES CO., The Diamond Palace. 37 Whitehall Street. $5.00 GIBSON PICTURES FOR $1.50 —AT THE— COLE BOOK AND ART COMPANY, 69 WHITEHTLL 8T., ALL THI8 WEEK. The pictures are tastefully framed and are among the best work of Charles Dana Gibson. They would make an excellent decoration for that vacant space on your wall. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. M. Everett, left Wednesday for Demorest, Ga. loiter they will go to Tullulah Falls. Mrs. K. G. Matheson and children have gone to Culver, Ind, where they will spend about six weeks. Mrs. Robert Bryan Harrison la visit' Ing Mrs. Clifford M. Orr at her sum mer home at Loratne. Miss Reble Upchurch and Miss Vara Hill have returned from a-visit ” friends at Acworth. Mrs. Thomas Fortson, of Washing' ton, Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Blanton Fortson. Mra. John Fltten. Miss Annie Fltten and Mr. John Fltten leave Thursday for Maine. The hours ore from 6 to 7:20 o’clock. GATE CITY HIVE. Members of Gate City Hive, L. O. T. M„ ar requested to come and as sist at a rummage sale held at the corner of Richardson and Fraaer, Sat urday, August 11, and bring articles for sale. w. cTt. U. The Atlanta Willard Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union will hold Its regular session In Alliance Hall, No. 72 1-1 North Broad street, Thursday the guest of her sister, Ridley, Jr. sister,, Mrs. McLaren, at Montgomery. Mrs. Fred Wagoner and Miss Mar tha Wagoner are qj Mount Airy. Mrs. Harold Brown, of Savannah, Is the guest of Miss. Adela Tucker. Miss Blanche Wilson Is visiting the Misses Marchman at Villa Rica. Mrs. Edwin Stewart and children have returned from White Path. Mrs. T. J. Ripley and the Misses Rip ley have returned to the city. Mra. Willis Dobbs, of Villa Rica, Is the guest of Atlanta friends. Mrs. Walter Howard Is the guest tt Mrs. Hunt Chlpley. Mrs. Welbom Hill has returned from Philadelphia. Mr. W. L. Peel haa returned from Highlands, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burbank are at Tallulah Falls. Miss Merle Stephens haa returned from Jonesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Murphy are at Tate Springs. Dr. J. D. Comer haa returned from New York city. Mr. Ewell Gay haa returned from Toxaway. Mr. R. E. O'Donnelly York. Jennie Berry is at Kenilworth Mr. Henry Fallows Is In New York city. FAVORITISM CHARGED AGAINST COMMISSIONER. Perpetual Values. Diamonds are not fada of recurring periods. They are a standard and a lasting mode, and the quality of our stones Is at constantly tia-» best Oavis & Freeman, Jewelers. BEAUTIFUL LINE OF —NEW BRACELETS— Just Received. Look at Them. Charles W. Cranhshaw, Diamond Merchant and Jeweler. Century Building. Whitehall St Special to The Georgias. < Savannah, Ga., Aug. 8.—The Investl- u&von of the police department waa reaumed yesterday afternoon by the police committee. Detective Davla, re. cently suspended, was a witness, and charged the superintendent of police with favoritism. One witness told of being fined 210 for using a short measure, the com' plalnant being a saloon-keeper. When the witness threatened to docket the aaloonlat for Sunday selling McGInnlns, known as "Big Springs,” came around and handed wltneaa 820. Frank Gaffney, formerly In charge of the atablea, told' about getting a rake-off of 86 In connection with the sale of a set of harness to the depart ment, by the Cohen-Kuhlman Com pany. The Incident occurred during Superintendent Screven’s administra tion. afternoon at 1:20 o’clock. Friends and well-wishers as well as members ara urged to attend. mrs. m. L. McLendon, President. MRS. J. A. ADKINS, Record. See. DESPONDENT WOMAN TOOK POISON DOSE BUT WAS RESCUED Despondent and morose because of continued brooding over trouble, Mrs. Llssle Perkins, a young white woman residing In Bellwood avenue, Tuesday night swallowed an overdost of mor phine. She waa discovered,- however, before' the poison had time to do much dam age and was soon brought out of dan ger. It la understood Mra. Perkins' hui' band left her aome time ago and that she has been worrying considerably. She waa arrested a few days ago on a city charge, but waa allowed to go free without a fine when she related to the recorder the story of her husband. GEORGIANS IN ATLANTA. AT THE KIMBALL. II. D. Thomason. Nelson; Mr. anil Mrs A. \V. Williams, Barg; James I*. N hat tuck Lafayette; II. Fleming. Athens; Mrs. K. Ij! Coswell, Savannah; J. C. Harris, Home: L. B. JOW YaldostatW. T. Htrosler. Orka! Tllle; II. C. McKenzie. Gaorgin; Miss Banks Macon; Q. L. Williford, .Nlndison; J i» Miller, Americas; J. I\ McCord, Augusts) J. L. Fielschter and wife, Macon; c! w Fulwood, Tlfton; J. II. Chapman. Augusts* A. J. Arnold. Monroe: J. B. Itw.t,*; Thomaston; C. M. Darla Columbus; W K I.itll". Mlllodgevllle: 8. C. Dunlap, Ware rifle; C. r. Hall Tlfton; H. V. P |keyoil,iI H, V. VsjraoMe Jr., M*rlettz; T. a, IU'jhM CHATHAM COUNTY SHOWS INCREASE IN TAXABLE WEALTH 8peelnt to The Georgian. Savannah, Ga., Aug. 8.—Tax RecelV' er Marcus Baker haa forwarded hla digest to the comptroller general’s of- flee. It la shown that there has been an actual decrease of 2800,000 In the amount of taxable property, due to the fact that all corporations holding fran chises from the state make their re turns this year directly to the comp- troller general. The actual Increase in taxable property, making allowance for this change, haa been about 21,200,000. The taxable wealth of the county Is something over 281,000,000 according to the returns In the tax receiver’s office. A falling off In the payment of poll taxes was shown. TWO YOUNG MEN ARE CONVICTED OF HOTEL ROBBERY Special to The Georgian. Savannah, Ga., Aug. 8.—S. H. Reid and J. H. Henderson, two young men convicted of entering rooms at Hotel Tybee, were sentenced by Judge Cann yesterday, the former receiving ona year In the state prison and the latter five years. The evidence showed that Henderson had planned the robberies and watched while Reid did the work. Held Is an opium (lend. The young men came here from Jacksonville and went Immediately to Tybee, where they began operations. PARKER’S OLD MATE LOOKS TO CONGRESS By Prlrsts Leased Wire. Cumberland, Md„ Aug. 8.—It la not Improbable that Henry G. Davis, form er Democratic vice presidential can didate, will be the Democratic nominee for congress In the Second West Vir ginia district. Mr. Davis and hla brother,' Colonel Thomas D. Davla, present representative from the Second district, have been In conoference at Deer Park with Colonel John T. Me- Grew, tha Democratic leader In West Virginia. Thomas C. Davla positively refuses a * , o.#jn,inatlon and persona cloae to 1 Democratic powers say that Henry G. Davla Is not averse to taking the honor. MltledgeviUe; K. R. Bines, MlltedgeTtll. John McLean, Doaglss; II. tV. IIIII, Green. Tills: Mrs. I. L. Illlltfinl. Mins D. BullurJ. Columbus; G. TV. Feli.er,. Monroe. AT THE PIEDMONT. Charles Hsmiley, Hnrnnnnh; Augustin F. Lee, Ktrnlnslinni: Joe W. Vinson, lllake Ir; J. A. Strerer, Miron; Mrs. W. E. E,tez Savannah; Mrs. John K. Itrsnsford. Au gusts: Mm. J. O. Vaughsn; Ml— Cnbhl, Vnnehnn. Marietta: Dr. 1,. M. Cieekley. L C. Blade, J. Ralston Cargill, Columbine airs, \ . J ' ernger, N. W. Craser. Allizny, J. 11. Illgbtower. Amerlcua; Ur. and Mrs C. G. Turner, Turnersvllle. AT THeTrAGON. J. 8. 8lms, 8aTiunah: itr. and Mrz. W. R. Turner. Miller; Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Tnr. ner. Bartlesville; W. TV. Bt. John, Rozwelli M. C. Millar, Amerlrns; J. C. Ilolllncn Worth. Dawson; W. H. White, B. Aker man, Macon. AT THEldARION. . W. J. Coley. Flnrenre; 11. o. Matthews, Fort Valley;- It. -N. Hogileton, l’errr; It D. Hynt, t'rnwfnrdnvlllo; Mra. II. G. Swan, son and child, LaGrnnge; W. 8. Davla, La- Grange; Miss Salile Brans, Miss Erelyt Ponder, Forsyth; Mlaa Jenny Erana Oreenaboro;-.0. f,. Nowell, Monroe; J. TV. Erana, Greenahoro; J. H. Garfield, Macon; B. L. Norrla. Thomanfon: 11. O. Dickerson, HowesvIUe; D. C. Stalnnack, Thomson. AUGUSTA COTTON ONE WEEK LATE Special to The Georgian. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 8.—The flrst new bale of cotton this year has been re ceived and la a week later than Iasi year, aa the flrst bale last year waa placed In front of the Augusta cotton exchange on July 21. The bale last year saULfdr'19 7-8'cents at'.auction. ThF new bale, brought to Augusta waa placed In front of !the - exchange at about 4 o’clock Tuesday. It waa consigned to'Clarke A' Butt, one ol the new cotton Arms In Augusta, and they will sell the bale In front of the cotton exchange today at auction. The cbtton waa. raised by H. M. Eldrldgc, a prominent farmer of Sumter county. ONE ITALIAN 18 KILLED BY PREMATURE EXPLOSION By Private leased Wire. Bluefleld, W. Va., Aug. 8.—One mac lost hla life and two others were badl> hurt by a premature bloat explosion at Rock today. The men are Luigi Bar ber, dead; Pietro Barbero and Yerdl- mende Mulnto Injured, all Italians. REFU8E TO ACCEPT THE COLUMBIAN HALF. Special to The Georgian. Valdosta, Ga., Aug. 8.—A bank of Valdosta recently received from the treasury at Washington 81,000 In "Co lumbian" half dollars, which It Is hav ing considerable trouble putting In cir culation. When the coins made their appearance here a few days ago, owing to their oddity and to the fact that many people thought they were at a premium, they were accepted readily, and there were many Inquiries for them In the city. Not so, however, in other sections. The bank shipped less than 2100 In theae coins to an out-of- town customer and today received a letter from the customer stating that the coins could not be used, as tha lieople there refused to accept them. The bank has been notified that the coins will be returned. $1,000 for 10 Cents s N ~ 150,000 n | I frVl Population l LU-m. Hat Atlanta. lArtANjej mrs. Exposition and Will Spend Each 10 CENTS We will give 21,000 to the 1910 EXPOSITION, or One Cent for every official but ton or pin sold. BUY ONE WEAR ONE SHOW YOUR COLORS. Solid Metal Gold Plate Button. For Sale by Dealers. UNITED SALES AfiENCY, 717 Fourth Ntlionil Bank Building, Atlanta Phone 1910. 'PHONE US’ BROWN & ALLEN Reliable Druggists, 24 WHITEHALL STREETT. Wc Send for Prescriptions and Deliver Free Atlanta Agents for Candy 80c Pound mmm ■HHI IuhHHHH khm