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- • - 12 " ^ 7-. - - i-HK ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NWW8. ICHDAY, MAT M, 19W. *•• — - |B| PUBLIC HAS DEATH GRAPPLE ON WHEAT WORLI [WIFE OF A VANDERBILT IN ROW WITH OFFICIALS Popular Grain Soars Above $1 Again and Offerings Are Absorbed. Chicago, May tl.—The public haa a death grip on the wheat market today. When the wheat pit opened thli morn, log one of the moat sensational atrug- flee of the past few years developed between the local talent and the public. In this struggle wheat soared above the tl mark and the public continued buying every bushel of wheat offered, and as fast as ft was dumped Into the pit. This made the market exceeding ly strong and excited today. The re sult of this situation Is that the local talent can not re-establish their lines. Most of them sold out for profit-taking and now they are unable to regain their positron. They are trying to ham mer down the prices. PROPERTY TRAN8FER8. 12.800—Germania Savings Bank H. Mendel), lot on corner of Fraser and Clarke streets. Warranty deed. 21,850—The Georgia Loan and'Trust Company to Mrs. Lena G. Maxwell, lot on Oglethorpe ayenue. Bond for title. 2600—L. Z. Rosser and Morris Bran don to M. H. Lucas, lot on East avenue. Warranty deed. 2200—M. H. Lucas to C. E. Harris, lot on East avenue. Warranty deed to se cure loan. 216,000 (penal sum)—Mrs. Isabel Hamilton Putney to Mrs. Carrie Bal lard Sasser, lot on Ponce DeLeon ave nue. Bond for title. 11,700—E. T. Payne to Mrs. Fannie W. Treadwell, lot bn Marietta Street. Warranty deed. 23.000— Mrs. Jegsle A. Pittman to Mrs. Ellse Adler, lot on corner of Park and Woodward avenue. Warranty deed to secure losn. *128—C. B. Trimble to Mrs. I P. Bradley, lot In Eagan Park. Warranty deed. 26,300—Mrs. Nancy E. Arnold to Wil liam A. Simpson, lot on Ashby street. Warranty deed. 2227.60— Jessle.E. Haralson and A. F. Llebman to I. A. Harris, lot on Dill avenue. Warranty deed. PROPERTY TRAN8FER8. 210,760—Mrs. Mnttle S. Burney to Mrs. Georgia Stelnhelmer. lot on cor ner of South Jackson and Gartrell street. Warranty deed. *45—J. B. McCrary to R. D. Dorsey, lot on ill. I'aran road. Warranty deed. 22.200— W. B. Harrison to Mrs. A. L. Smith, W. A. Smith and E. H. Smith, lot on Main street. Warranty deed. 21.060— Luther C. Fischer and Oeorgs R. Hurt to Mrs. Lillian H. Walker, lot on Carlton street. Warranty deed. 21.000— Emellne P. Haskins to-W. A. Sima, lot on Oak street. Warranty deed. 21.200— W. A. 81ms to Newton W. Thomas, lot on Oak street. Warranty deed. DEATH 8. Adel Adkins, age 36 years, died at St. Josephs Infirmary. Georgia Words, colored, age 26 years, died at 61 Lowe street Harriet Riley, colored, age 87 years, died at 262 Merrltts avenue. John Robert Lasenby. colored, age 2 years, died at 262-A Irwin street. Miss Minnie Tuggle, age 22 years, died at Decatur, Qa T. F. Roberts died at Lakewood, Ga. Mrs. W. W. Arnold, age 66 years, died at 20 Stonewall street Mrs. J. W. Horton, age 76 years, died at 444 Peachtree atreet. Mary E. Cain, age 22 years, died at Edgewood, Ga Fannie L. Pearl, age 22 years, died at (02 Sells avenue. Sam Johnson, colored, age 64 years, died at 112 Bell atreet. Will Daniel, colored, age 86 years, died at 220 Martin street Mrs. Jesse Cates, age 26 years, died at 62 Hendrix avenue. B. P. Reese, age 1 year, died at 17 Tennllle street. Ollle May veasey, age 11 years, died nt 16 Estorta atreet. Mrs. Fannie Newman, age 40 years, died at corner Loomis and Cherokee avenue. R. A. Poston, age 30 years, died at police station. John M. Vance, age 70 years, died of paralysis at Boldlers' Home. BIRTHS. To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Brown, at 42 Mills street a girl. To Mr. and Mrs. George Boullard, on DeKalh avenue, a girl. To Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson, at 76 Gasklll street. BUILDINcT"pERMIT8. 21.650—Mrs. L. W. McClelland, to build one-story frame dwelling at 342 Ashby street 2200—Ben Smith, colored, to build addition to frame dwelling at 32 Hogue street. 21.660—E. M. Relsman. to build one- story frame dwelling at 231 Humphries street. 2100—George A. Boynton, to change store window at 166-A Whitehall street. 26.000— Miss Jennie Golden, to add one story to two-story apartment, at 176-7-9 South Pryor street 2125—J. F. McCollough. to build stairway In brick building at 155 Pen BUILDING PERMITS. 2200—Alexander Land Company, to build one-story frame dwelling at 14 Glennwood avenue. 2660—Mrs. L. D. Low, to build tn»- story frame dwelling at 399 Irwin •treet. , 2360—J. C. Stark, to repair Are dam- age at 43 Howell street. 2176—W, Fllndt. to re-cover frame dwelling at 112 Pulliam street. 22.000— W. D. Brown, to build one- story frame dwelling at 216 Law<on atreet. 11.200— T. M. Mann, to build one- story frame dwelling at 224 Oruionl •treet. 16.200— D. I-. Butts, to build three one-story frame dwellings at 44-46-46 East Thirteenth'street (22.104 each). 22.000— Dr. J. A. Link, to build two- story frame dwelling at 292 Boulevard. 2500—R. T. Hartlaon, to build addi tion to frama dwelling at 242 Pullia: i •treet. TABLES Tl ON ELECTION PLAN i, I? L SOUTHERN SOCIETY M*. Jy iCxtxrJk.ACioozc MR8. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT. This la a picture of Mre. Corneli us Vanderbilt, who it in a contra- very with the custom officials over tho value of tome painting* which she haa juat imported. POPE PIUS X PETITIONED TOALLOWPRIESTSTOWED Paris, May 21.—Under the caption: "Holy Father, Marry Your . Priests," Gllblas, In a three-column article yes terday, come* out In a sensational ap peal to Pope riua X to abrogate the rule of obligatory celibacy for prleata of tha Roman Catholic church. The paper declares that a petition signed by 2,000 French priests and curates has been forwarded to Rome, praying for tha abolition of the rule of clerical celibacy. It Is added that other similar petitions from other countries have been sent to the Vatican. In the extracts from the texts of the petition published It Is stated: "Among all the problems now con fronting, tha prelates of France none la more Important than the question of clerical celibacy. The solution of this question should be forthcoming with out delay. Jills solution, we do not hesitate to predict, should by human nature, by right, by Instruction of the evangel, by • decree abolishing ec clesiastical celibacy, thus rendering marriage optional with the clergy. Wo write these lines coldly, advisedly, with conviction and with no other concern than a desire to tell the truth and noth ing but tha truth. We say aloud what others think or whisper, guided solely by care for the health and souls of the future Catholic religion In France.' Not Recognize Labor Union Birmingham, Ala., May 2 l.r-At noon today the street car men locked out by the atreet car company had ' prepared and were about to present a demand In the‘form of-an agreement by terms which the men laid off for having union cards are to bo reinstated and differ ences to bo treattd by arbitration with representatives of the union. The com pany, hearing the tenor, of those de mands, said they would be declined, as no recognition of unloifs would be granted. The company Is running two cars nn each of tha lines with about thirty men. The saloons are closed and city and county constabulary on the alert. Everybody walked this morning. GEORGIA MAN WILL BE COURTMARTIALED Denver, Colo., May 21.—E A. Wright, captain of the First cavalry, will appear before a courtmartlal here at an early date to answer the charge of tnsurbordlnatlon. The court haa or ganised and adjourned. Captain Wright, at, the time he was •uinmnned to appear before the court- martial was on recruiting duty at El Paso. Captain Wright was,born In Georgia and entered the army by appointment from the military academy of Kentucky in 1982. THIRTY-SEVEN INJURED IN C. OF G. WRECK. Remaining Nine Will Be Ex hausted Tuesday and Trial Will Halt. Holes, Idaho. Msy 21.—When the soestoo of court ended yesterday ooly eleven out of twenty peremptory challenge! bad bean used, and only nine of tho 100 veniremen R thered s week ago remained uncalled In e trial of William Haywood. The re- mslnliig nlue will hardly be sufficient for to: day's work. Judge Wood will probably ' ‘k the trial for nt least a full day and l the sheriff forth In quest of fifty additional talesmen. 8liteeu men were examined nnd excused for qnuse. Most of them bad deep-settled opinions ns to the guilt or Innocence of Wil liam D. Harwood, nnd went down for bias challenges for the etate. Two of the six teen had scruples against capital punish, inent. and two others hnd scruples about hanging s murdered on clreumstamlnl erl- Mrs. M. W. Arnold. The funeral service! of Mrs. M. W. Arnoltk who died Sunday night ut her residence, 20 Stonewall street, were conducted Tuesday morning nt 11 o'clock. The Interment was In West- view cemetery. T. J. Roberts. The funeral services of T. J. Rob erts. who was killed Saturday night.on the I-akewood car line, near Lakewood, were conducted Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock In 4hc chapel of 1{. M. Patterson A Son. The Interment was In Casey's cemetery. Special to The Georgian. Opelika'. Ala., May 21.—All the In jured In the .Central of Georgia wreck nt Camp 1IIII have*been token to their homes or to city hospitals for treat ment. Those most seriously injured were: L. Crumply, railway conductor, probably fatal, sent to Columbus, Ga.: Rev. L. A. Holmes, of Jonesboro, Ala., shoulder und ankle broken, taken to Birmingham hospital today; William llawies, of Buena Vista, Ga., badly cut In face: Will McIntosh, ear almost cut off. taken to borne near Dadevllle. Ala.; Mrs White, of Birmingham, badly bruised, taken to Columbus, Ga. day morning at »:« ..ct.wg and tne The total uumber Injured .thirty- funeral services and Interment will be Miss Adels Adkins. Miss Adele Adkins riled Tuesday morning at St. Josephs Iniirmary, She resided at 236 Ivy street. The body was removed to tile undertaking estab lishment of Hilburn & Holland and will be sent to Augusta Tuesday night at 11:60 o'clock. The funeral services and Interment will be In that city. Bleckley Phillips. Bleckley Phillips, aged 26 years, died Sunday night at Roanoke. Ain. He was the son of Sir. nnd Sir*. O D. Phillips, of 51 Clark street. Atlanta The body will be sent to Marietta. Ga, Wednes day morning at 6:40 o'ebrek. and the Resolution Introduced Look ing to Popular Vote All Through. Instead of the resolution by the streets committee, providing for the election by council of the commissioner of publlo works, the city engineer and the city sexton, being introduced Mon day, a resolution was offered by-Aider- man Curtis providing for the election by the people. of practically all city officers. In this: resolution the legislature la authorized to make the charter amend, ment necessary In order that the peo pie, Instead of council, may elect the following officials: City clerk, city mar shal, general manager of the water works, building Inspector, comptroller, chief of fire department, city electri cian, health officer, recorder, license in spector, street Improvement .collector, warden, tax assessors, superintendent of board of education and ward pbysl clans. The resolution was referred to the ordinance committee. The resolution that the atreet* com mlttee had decided upon, looking to the election of the commissioner of public works, the city engineer and tho city sexton by council, was not Introduced. Emeritus Positions. An ordinance was Introduced creating emeritus positions In the public schools with half pay, after a service of twen ty-flvo years. A hot debate followed as to where the ordinance should go, but council finally voted to refer It to the schools and ordinance committee Jointly. Alderman Peters Introduced a resolu tion providing for the sending of Mayor Joyner, Councilman Longlno and Com missioner Collier to the Municipal League In Athens, all of them having been selected to speak at the conven tion. Councilman Terrell's resolution to re quest the board of education to abolish the teaching of painting In the public schools was referred to the schorls committee. An ordinance to provide 2600 for free play grounds for the children during the summer was referred to the finance committee. Telephone Franchises. The special committee appointed to Investigate the franchisee of the two telephone companies reported that the Bell Company's franchlso expires with the charter In 1927, while the Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company, having a perpetual charter, claims perpetual franchise. The matter was referred back to tho special committee. In order that some plan may be reached whereby a time limit can be set on the perpetual fran chises now in exlstenco In Atlanta. The ordinance looking to the re habllltatlon of Oakland cometery was Introduced by the special committee. Councilman Taylor chairman, Monday afternoon. On request for mors time for consld oration, action was deferred until the next meeting. CARROLLTON. | nah, Is at the home of M Mre. Charles Iloop Is spending the 1 Cassels for several weeks, week In Atlanta. i Miss Leila M. Rahn, of Flemington, Mr. anti Mrs. J. W. Fitts spent | w*lll leave In a few days for Macon in that city. TROUBLE FEARED AT THE INQUEST Special to The Georgian. Columbia, S. C, May 21.—At I o'clock thla afternoon. Secretary Be thea got this reply In response to i telegram asking for information: "All quiet at Bhems. May have trouble at Inquest tomorrow. (Signed) Graham, sheriff.” Governor Ansel went to Charleston this morning hoping the trouble was all over. Mr. Bethea Is trying to reach him over the telephone. TWO-THIRDS FAIL TO PASS EXAM. Special to Tha Georgian. Savannah, Ga.. May 21.—The thirty- second annual session of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association convened at the DeSoto hotel here this morning. In his annual address to the associa tion, President Freeman, of Atlanta, recommended appointment of a drug lnepector for Georgia. The legislative committee will appear before legisla ture at the next eesaton for this pur pose. Out of forty-flve applicants for license before the state board, only fif teen passed successfully. CA8S IS PUBLISHED FOR PROHIBITION ELECTION, Special to The Georgian. Valdosta, Ga., May 21.—Ordinary Simms, of Lowndes county, today pub lished an offlclal call for a prohibition election In this county. Tho election will be held June 24. Thirteen hundred nnd twenty-eight names are signed to the petition for the election, and the campaign promises to be a warm one. ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF SHORTER COLLEGE. The thirtieth annual commencement of Shorter College will take place May 26 to 29 at Rome, Go., with the fol lowing program of exercises: Sunday, May 26, 11 a. m.—Baccalau reate sermon at First Baptist church, by, the Rev. Ashby Jones, D.D., of Co lumbus, cm. 8:20 p. m., sacred concert and exercises in memory or Alfred and Martha Shorter. Monday, May 27. 9 a. m. to 1 p. m.— Art reception: 10:30 a. m., annual meet ings of board of trustees and Alumnae Association; 12 in., reception to alum nae; 8:30 p. nt., concert in college chapel. Tuesday. May 28, 10 a. m.—Class day exercises: tl a. in., concert tendered to utumnae by faculty of music; 12 m., reception by Eunomlan and Polymnlan Literary Societies to former members; 8:3c) p. m.. grand concert. Wednesday. May 39, 11 a. m —Annual address before graduating class, by the Rev. Junius W. Millard, D.D., of At lanta, 'conferring of degress; closing exercises. The graduating class Is composed of the following young women: . Misses Marian Dean. 11. L.: Mamie Dobbs, B. L: Maggie Lee Knocks. B. L.: Joy Vee Glover. U. L.: Alice Isiulsa Hicks, B. A. ; Annie Atwood Hill, B. A.: Ruth Reid Hardaway, B. A.: Adele Penning ton. B. L; Slary Foy Pitts, B. L.; Mary Will Pitts. B. A.; Geneva Virginia Read, B. L-: Henrlette Smith, B. L.: Sarah Florence Smith, B. A.; Georgia Alberta Wylty, I). A. Graduates In Music—blisses Ruby Brinkley. John Jordan, Paulina Lark, Adele Pennington, Ruby Pitta Thursday In Atlanta. Mayor H. W. Long visited Atlanta this week. Mrs. George P. Fuller entertained at a domino party Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George West nnd Mrs. Francis Long spent Thursday In Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Turner visit ed Atlanta recently. Cai-tnln Little, of the t'nited States army. Is In the city visiting Colonel R. W. Adamson. Mrs. Mattie Ware and Dr. G. W. Strickland, both of this city, were mar ried Tuesday morning nt the home of Mr. S. P. Coalson, on Dixie street. They left on the 9:30 train for James town. Rev. Henry Wllmer, of Rome, Ga., Is In the city. Mrs. J. Y. Blalock Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Summers, at New- nan, this week. R. O. Jones, a prominent business man of Columbia, S. C., spent several days In Carrollton last week, visiting his cousin, Mr. J. J. Thotnosson. Professor C. K. Henderson, who has had charge of the' public school here for the past three years, has accepted the superintendency of Newnan’e schools. BOWMAN. May 19-21 Is commencement week here and large crowds nro In atten dance. The regular exercises of the public schools were held at tho auditorium of Glbson-Mercer Academy Friday night. They wore unusually interesting and the faculty are receiving congratula tions at the splendid results of the night and also at the large amount of work done this session. Professor P. V. R|C<X Misses Clara Turner and Del- rey Adam* compose the faculty of the public schools. One of the most delightful social events of the year was the reception last week which Mr. Oscar L. Teasley. the popular cashier , of the Bonk of Bowman, gavo to his large Sunday school class of girls. About thirty Couples were present. The lovely Teasley home was handsomely decora ted for the evening. The list of Invited -guests Included some of the most popular young peo ple of this section. In the contest of geographical puzzles, the prizes were won by Mr. Carl Teasley and. Miss Pearl Brown. CAMILLA. lion. A. T. Jones, of gals City, spent 'bursdsy In Camilla. Mrs. McCortnnc, of Boston, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lens Rrlmberry. 81 r. E. A. McCollum, of Baconton, spent few day* In Camilla this week, attend- & coort. r*. Clements, of Pelham, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. (I. B. Cocbrnu. Mrs. J. 8. Culpepper has returned from Ocbloc^nee. Miss Nan Perry, of Sylvester, arrived In CsmlUa Thursday morning to be the guest of Miss Mary Bagga for some time. Mr. It. D. Einstein has returned from a business trip to Atlanta. Miss Lon McNair bss returned from Vsl- <lostn. where she has been tenrhlng school. Quite a number of Camilla's young peo ple attended a picnic at Bethlehem Batur- MIs* Petri Ledbetter, of Newton, visit ed Camilla recently. Mrs. (f. W. Cochrtn visited her slater, Mrs. V. T. Alisgood, at her home In Al bany last week. Mr. T. J. McCartney, of Thomnsvllls, visited bis daughter. Mrs. J. W. Butler, last Mrs. W. W. Cullens has returned from an extended trip to Blakely, Ozark and Jacksonville. and Eastman, where she will friends. Miss Eaned Axteii, of Fleming, spent several days tills week with Miss Viola Quarterman, In Flemington. DOUGLASVILLE. Professor W. E. Dendy entertained Thursday evening at his home compll mentary to the senior class who will receive their diplomas the following week. He was assisted by Mrs. Dendy and Miss Lattlmer. The home was decorated with ferns - and roses, tall crystal vnses of these flowers being placed In every available spot. The contest, which was very unique, con alsted of the pictures of each member of the class, taken when babies: writ ten Oil the buck were numbers, and each allowed to guess who they were. Much merriment was caused and at late hour dainty fefreshments were served. Mrs. Price Edwards Is staying with her husband. Judge Edwards, while court convenes. Mrs. H. w. Malley has returned Dallas, after a few dayB' stay with Mrs. J. H. Selman. Mr. Herman Wood, of Mllledgeville, visited his sister. Miss Leona Wood, few day a of last week. Miss Marian Upshaw and her uncle, Mr. Homer Christian, have returned after a week's stay at Jamestown. Mrs. I. Groodzlnsky entertained the Thursday Afternoon Club this week. Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Selman en tertalned the Artist Club on last Tues day night yatesvIlle. O. W. Brown, of LaGrange, was here Sun dav. r Mr. P. F. Brown went to Mtcon Tuesday. Mr. Clarence Walker, of Barneaville, spent Sunday here. Mr. Joe Yates, of Jacksonville, Fin., wai here Wednesday. Mr. E. F. Tudor la In LaOrane. Mi*a Halite Lu Roberta la Bpending a few days In Macon. Mr. Tom Harris, of Roberta, was here Friday. Mr. M. J. Harvey, of Thomastou, wao here Tuesday. Miss Jennie Johnson, who has been teach Thouiaston. Saturday PERRY. ' Mr*. W. B. Hill, of Athena, delivered an educational address at the court house Wednesday evening to a large audience, who were well entertained. Mrs. E. F. Bronson, of Tennllle, Is visit lag her father. Mr. W. n. Norwood. Misses Nell Brown, of Atlanta, and Lnry Grace, of Elco, are guests of Miss Nora Cooper. Mrs. N. C. Wellons has returned from a visit to her children at Cbarleaton, 8. C. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Vance, of Fort Val ley. visited Mrs. Vance's father, Mr. M. A. Edwards, this week. * Mr. W. H. Marshall and wife, of Cordele. have returned to their home. They visited Mr. C. P. Marshall. Mre. J. R. Miller hae gone to Tepae to ■ee her eon, Howard, who Is quite alck. Mlaa Fannie Moore, of Fort Valley, visiting her father, Mr. W. J. Moore. Mica Lila Wright, of Atlanta, Is visiting Miss Clara Dasher. Miss-Shackelford* Hemingway Is visiting her slater, Mrs. F. F. Walker, at Bonaire. AMERJCUS. mask skate was given Monday evening at the Windsor. Hotel rink. The event was a decided social success. Among the costumes seen on the floor were “The Queen of Hearts," “Gold Dust Twins," “Wild West Girl," “Indian Girl," “Little Red Riding Hood” and various others. The first prize was awarded Miss Ruth Lamar, who imper sonated “The Queen of Hearts." A picnic tea was given Monday evening by several of the young men in honor of Misses Isabel Battle and Zerelda Martin. Mrs. W. J. Jossey has two much admired guests, who are Mrs. Thomas Griffin and Mrs. William Rogers, of Fitzgerald. Several affairs have been planned In their honor. Miss May Wheatley has gone to New York for a stay of some length. Miss Mary Bagley entertained the Quid Nunc Club last Tuesday evening at a lawn party. Mrs. M. L. Myrlck Is being very de llghtfully entertained In Savannah thla STATE HOC — MAY 15 — BOCKMAHT ... .. The anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellow* was celebrated by a beauti ful banquet held iu the Odd Fellows ball Friday evening. Colonel I. F. Mainly was toastmaster, and Dr. J. T. Gibson delivered tbe address of the evening. Several other mombera made Interesting talks, after which a beautiful supper was served. Not- withstanding tbe Inclemency of the weath er, quite a large gathering was present. Music was furnished for the occasion by tbe Roc Smart band. • Mrs. Dr. T. E. McBryde entertained a few of her friends very Infomtnlly last Tuesday evening. Cards, a circus and a mock wedding, all lent their sendee t<* the happy hours. „ , The commencement exercises of l*!edmnnt college will 1h» held the 19th, 20th mul 21st. Dr. Fletcher Walton will deliver the com mencement sermon nest Sunday at tbe col lege auditorium. Misses Burton Cobb, of CartersrlUe; Su sie Rollins and Hattie IJamlit will he the ACWORTH. Messrs. Paul Goode and Leon Howard, of Cnrteravllle, were In town recently. Misses Nolle Johnson and Ouelda Phillips left Monday for Richmond to attend tue Southern Baptist convention. They will visit Washington and the Jamestown Ex position before returning home. Mrs. John Baker, of Marietta, spent last week here with relatives. Mrs. W. A. Smith, of ‘Atalnta, spent Tuesday with Mrs. G. W. McLain. Aeworth's two Are companies went over to Cedar to wo Tuesday to take part lo the tournament. Captain J. L. Lemon, who has been spend ing a few days uear Columbus, has returned home, and Is quite 111. Mr. E. Halils Thomas, of Kenneaaw, was In town Monday. ALPHARETTA. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McDonald visited here recently. Mr. Willie Teasley and little nieces, Ruth Rucker and Essie Mae Floyd, visited at Carrollton last week. Mr. George Ilook and Mr. Ollls Teasley were In Rome last week. Misses Lain and Etna Martin enter! at their borne on Tuesday evening Misses Maude Bssard, Ballye Lou Poore, M Ivy Seale, Devore. Luther Webb, He Gardner, Marvin Bagley, Ceph Castleberry, Willie Jones, all of town, and Mr. Hopklus of Atlanta and Mr. Kirk of Marietta. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Despite the inclement weather that pre- vailed Tuesday afternoon, no less than one hundred and thirty guests accepted Mrs. Fred Sheppard's invitation to again meet Mrs. A. H. Curry, wife of Dr. A. B. Curry, of Memphis, former pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of this city. Mr*, flheppnrd was assisted In receiving by Mcs- dan\e* F. W. Dlzon, John W. Stags, Wll- llaiu Hurdle, W. A. Sellers, A. C. Howie, B. J. Baldwin, S. W. Slnton, E. O. Drown and Barnes. Misses Grace Hardle am Luckle. The home was prettily decorated and lees frozen aa pink rosea and punch and cake were served. Mr*. Curry was en tertained Informally each day of her short visit. Wednesday evening she Wo# the guest of Mrs. A. C. Howze and Thursday evening Mrs. F. W. Dixon entertained In formally at dinner for her. The card party at tbs Country Club Tuesday afternoon for the benefit of th Free Klndergarteu Association was a dl tlnet success, both artistically and fltuiuclul ly. There were one hundred and four players and straight and bid euchre and bridge were played. The prixes, which were quite handsome and donated by the defson. Misses Fannie Dunn, Nellie 'Gregg and Annie Reid. Refreshments were served after the game*. Mrs. Von Merkestyn, of Amsterdam. Hol land. has arrived In the city, and will In the future make her home with her daugh ter. Mra. Charles HeverJn. Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson and Miss Bessie Jemtaon have returned from n visit them, will visit In Michigan )me. P. Lancaster, of Oweni , nonneed the eng of their sister. Miss Nancy To, Mr. George Marion Yeatman, of 1 ham, tbe marriage to be solemnized June li. Mr. and Mrs. John Bradley Reid an nounce' tbe engagement of their daughter, Annie Perry, to Dr. John Wade Watts. The wedding w* after noon, June 1 lands. Miss Mary Ella Yancey guests of Mrs. Dr. T. E. McBryde duriug commencement. The Wounu'i Club met with Miss Ruby Johnston last Thursday afternoon. Quite Interesting program was rendered sfter Miss N*elle' Rnmsauer has been III for ._ week, nnd It Is with much regret that her friends learn that she Is no letter. Mr. II. F. Joyner spent oue day last week In Tallapoosa. Mrs. Laura Hwlft and Miss Pattle Boyd. Knoxville. Teun.. arc visiting Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McMullen. Miss Ruby Johnston has returned after a rrv pleasant visit to Mrs. Charles Jones, of Atlanta. M’lNTOSH. Mr*. Donald F. Martin left Tuesday for Macon, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. M. M. McDowell. Mrs. John Taylor Chapman, who turn been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Reppard. In Flemington. has re turned to her home In Savannah. Mrs. Alice Gordon Cassels, of Savan- r.. on Twelfth street, south. Mr. und Mrs. William E. Yancey have announced the engagement of their daugh ter, Mattie Loulae, to Mr. Walter W. Welsh, the wedding to take place early In *une. Mr*. William Briscoe. formerly Miss Inn Hodges, of this city, but now of Lynch burg. Va.. la the gneat of her parents. Mr. and Mra. Hodges. She will remain for tbe Hodges-Cosby wedding, which la to be solemnized In June. Mrs. A. F. Benson, of New York. Is tbe uest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William !. Yancey. She will remain for the Welsh- ancey wedding In June. Miss Mary Wore, who has been selected sponsor for the Alabama division of Con federate Veteran*, and her maid. Mlsa Mary Gillespie, have I wen Invited by General Jlnrrfaon to In* members of hi a party, who will go to Richmond In a private cur, “ hlch Invitation has been accepted. Miss Charlotte Hopkins, of New Yoi Is the guest of Mis* Marjorie Weatherly. Miss Bessie McCrosaln entertained tbe inemlwrK of the graduating class of the high school, of which she la a member. Saturday afternoon at fresco. Her guests numbered about sixty. Mis* Marguerite White has r« a month's visit to Kansas City. NEWNAN. Mias Sarah Buchanan la entertaining Misses Martha and Eliza Hill and Mias Miry Tlgner. of Greenville. Ga. Miss Cl If | Holllngahead haa returned to her home In Atlanta. Mrs. H. H. North spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Atlanta. Mr. P. B. Murphy Is in New York. Mr. Park Newton, of Jackson, Ga., spent 8unday In Newnan. Miss Camilla McWhorter, who has been the guest of Mrs. Tom Bailey, re turned to her home in' Athens Thurs day. Mrs. Rawson Dent's mother and sis ter. Mra. and Miss Merck, of Gaines ville. are visiting her. Mr. Meriwether Hackney, of Atlan ta. spent Sunday In Newnan. Miss Reynolds, of Atlanta, Is the guest of Mrs. Will Brannon. Mrs. Colquttt Carter and little son FEARING RACE RIOT, GOVERNOR IS ASKEL 10 SEND MILIEU Killing in South Carolina, in Rural Section, Causes Race Feeling. Special to The Georgian. Columbia. S. C., May Ansel passed a sleepless night i„„ nlgln. expecting a message at anv ment that a race riot had broken at Rhems, a lumber town In the corn., of Williamsburg and Georgetown comT ties, where the blacks far outnumb- the whites, fifteen miles from the „<•« eat railroad station. The two had telegraphed, asking tiuu ^ In readiness, which was done was a reassuring telegram late IP- night from the two sheriffs savin* ix had the situation In e™U n *“V Ther, had the situation In hand for the pre/ ent, but there was uneasiness |S* when It was found that telegraffi communication hat] been cutoff. telegram this morning, however Moves tlie anxiety of the governor’ ' trouble arose over the killing of a gro Saturday night by an employe. £ the Rhems Lumbar Company. ^ TH BEATS AT FUNERAL CAUSED THE ALARM, Georgetown. S. C„ May 21.—Mor, than 200 armed white men ore keepia, close together In the little tow n 0 j Rhems. on the fine of Georgetown and Williamsburg counties, under command of the sheriffs of the two counties |j anticipation of an outbreak among the negroes of that section who have b». come aroused by the killing Saturday night of Tony Scott, a negro, by , white man. A company of militia it field In readiness to leave for the seen, at once should ths men on the scene be unable to preserve order. At 11 o’clock last night more than in white men, ready to meet any emergen, cy, were at the command of the county officers. They are cool and conserva- ttve, but determined. At tha 'funeral of tha negro Sunday four or five hundred men were in at- tendance and threats of a general ven geance were made. These reached the whites, who at once took alarm and haye returned to Atlanta. Miss Pay Hodnett. of Senola, Is the 'gqest of Riles Rtith Whatley. The Younger set enjoyed a plcnie dance at Pearl Spring Friday evening Dr. and Mre. Tom Bailey entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday In honor of their guests, Misses Ber tha Shelley and Camilla McWhorter. About a dozen conplez gavo Camil la McWhorter a surprise party Tuei- day night. Each person brought a :>ound of something goad to eat. . oily and pleasurable evening tru spent. | The "Sewing Club" met with Mia Nell Russell Friday afternoon nnd wen delightfully entertained. Ic'e» wen served. Miss Mary Parrott was the host's at a small party Wednesday evening Miss Clift Holllnshead we* the honorw. Rflss Ruth Whatley's card party Tuesday afternoon was a beautiful compliment to Miss Fay Hodnett. of Senola. Miss Whatley wore a white lingerie gown and Miss Hodnett pink chiffon. The color scheme of whits and pink was effectively carried out !n every detail. The house decorations were bowls and vases of pink and whits roses; the score cards were painted In water colors, the work of the hos tess. There were six tables of whist, Miss Edna Nall winning first prlte. and Mlsa Eddie North the consolation. Two pretty pictures were the prites. Miss Mary Goodrum Is visiting Mrs. I. C. McCrory In College Park. Miss Nella Lou Walton Is the guest of friends in Marshallvllle. DALTON. Mrs. A. J. Showalter’s reception on last Friday 'afternoon was one of ths delightful social affairs of the gone. The entertainment was In honor of Mrs. Carl Showalter, a bride oC April, and a large number of ltd" enjoyed RIrs. Bhowalter's hnspltaMf from 6 to U o'clock. The house wsl decorated with ipring flowers. e«i room showing an artistic arrangement of roses, palms nnd ferns. The dims room was in glowing crimson rota red-shaded candles and silver »™ crystal dishes of bonbons. Here icej cakes and fruits were served, and* a rose-encircled doorway," °l'e»JJ- from this apartment, was the fere wreathed punch bow!, where Ml*» Bernice Felker aijd Louise Bhowtum wearing rose-pink gowns, served n freshing punch. Tho parlor and w were attractive, white rose In the on nnd Marshal Niels making heautira the other. Mrs. Shorwalter- wore wh « net and silk, and Mrs. Carl Shew aim was charming in a costume of PJJ pink messailno and lace. MM £ Black, who was with those reoem* ‘ ore light blue point d esprl • . M. Herron, Miss Willie W hie* Will D. Wailes and Mrs. F. Sims re ceived with Mrs. Showalter. A pleasant dance was enjoyed by™ younger set at Hotel Dalton on Th day of this week. ___ Mrs. Percy Bakfr, of Cal., will arrive In Dalton next be tbe guest of Mrs. Ed DatIs. Miss Ethel Black will visit » £ lanta the last of the month, w here will be with Miss Ellen Lon r>. Mr. J. L. Edmondson, of At 13 spent Sunday in Dalton. h ,„ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jon^”, been in Chattanooga for a "f* m Mr, F. T. Reynold* was In D 3ltc * last Sundsy. . ... Mr*. Frank Means, who h«» ^ Mrs. C. R. Evans' guest for l, w week, has returned to her Chicago. ,» (cr At- Miss Elolse Bryant leaves t ^ lanta Sunday for a Walt of i 1 '' ^ Mi*s Bernice Felker 1* in Atm^ where ahe Is visiting Mra. T. lira. R. L. Cooper, of Savann^JJ ... Dalton with her father nnd Colonel and Mrs. Ben E. Green NORCROSS. . A death of unusual sadness thr i ^ out the community was that • N. F. Cooledge, of Bolton. M • ■ edge lived In Noreroe* W)» *JT?‘ h £dl of her life. She was a noted worker and by h *h M'- tlan character won the love ot knew her. I A. A