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10 WANT J JOB JS CITY MANAGER? Sumter, S. C., Looking for a Competent Man to Run Its Business Affairs. It you’d like tn est a Job ns manager 3f a city, Sumter. S. C., is the pla. * fo yo.U to go to get it. The people of Butnter,’ disgusted with th* o'd way cities are governed have passer' them selves a new charter, in many respects ‘.he most remarkable in the country. It provides that Instead of a mayor, council, department heads and other office-holders, the town shall bo gov erned by four men. Three of these are to be selected from among the citizen® Os the city at a regular e ectlon "and they are to be paid S2OO each to help frame the regulations that will govern the people. Rut over them is to be put a. mayor---or rather a business manager —(tome business man of rec ‘gnlz’d honesty and ability lit to take hold of the town and run It Just as he would run a successful corporation He need not be a Sumter man. If Sumter can find a better city manager outside the town than among its citizens !• will choose him. even if he were to hall from Atlanta. Ga., or Sitka. Alaska. H ’ will have complete supervision over th> other commissioners, who will be re sponsible to him, and will have to do what he tells them, and he can be re moved from office himself onlv by a refe-endum and recall. Sumter is send ing out appeals to brainy business man all over the country in the hope of •'•t tlng a city manager who will give her the best municipal administration in the United States The only American city or town now being operated by a "business mana ger" Is Staunton. Va , which place, in cidentally, is now proudly proclaiming Itself as the birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic nominee for president. FLETCHER QUITS RACE. FORSYTH, GA . July I -Although he has been in the race for solicitor general of the Flint circuit for only tw o weeks, Henry M Fletcher has an nounced his retirement from the con test. He is judge of the city court of Jackson and it is because his friends desire him to continue in this ofti< e that he retires Order of Bees Pay Mrs. Ardery $ 100.00 J THE ORDER OF BEES ■| A *> i»iX- No *50 — PAY TO THE ORDER OF jgf j * wfegffflgi’B <4 '""4 Xzn / f J * ... BVI yCrVI >f / liars. 7 I 1 W-^ffS ,o . KR OF otKS z s V rO THf Th IRD N ATIO NAL BAN '’?<*' ' I •BCwTtARV I (y/ // <lw7< fyct*- /Z- (faJh 1~1 ']'s&«' j %./, — 9 _ k 9- 7i g**c7 q&J* <a~j # ?Ky»> X.W, x/w-A & Bar of Justice Is Temple of Mercy POLICE COURT A CHAPEL The police court room In the police station, where (series of woe. pathos and tragedy are heard in their most pathetic and dramatic form day after day. next Sunday afternoon will re sound with hymns of praise and the exhortations of a minister of the gos pel from a temple of justice it will temporarily he converted into a house of worship On the platform where Recorder Nash Broyles site dally and adminis ters the penalty to offenders who vio late the lavs of human creation, Dr. Dunbar H. * igden, pastor of the Cen tral Presbyterian church, will stand and toll of divine mercies, and the peace am) happiness that come from the ob servance of divine law. Instead of the story of human punishment for sin. as Is enacted before the police court Judg ment bar. the minister will dwell on the lovingkindneas of the Judge who is ever ready to forgive the penitent sin- HIGH SCHOOL CONVENTION IN SESSION AT ATHENS, GA. ATHENS. GA.. July 4.—The State High School Association of Georgia opened Its annual convention In Athens today and will remain in session through Saturday. The winners in the twelve district high school associations In Georgia have come to Athens to en ter the state contests tn speaking, elo cution. piano playing, spelling. Eng lish and eight branches of high school athletics. There are conferences of the high school teachers for general and special discussions. The special conferences for which good programs have been prepared are as follows: English conference. A. H. Moon, Bax ley, chairman; language, J. M. Pound, Barnesville, chairman; Industrial, C. n Maupin, Columbus, chairman; math ematics. H. B. Ritchie, Fitzgerald, chairman. These contests and conferences have done much to stimulate interest and rivalry among the schools, teachers and pupils, besides raising the standards of education in Georgia. ASSASSIN SHOOTS AT HONGKONG GOVERNOR HONGKONG, July 4. —A Cantonese, 24 years old. attempted to assassinate Sir Francis May, the recently appoint ed governor here, just after he had completed the inspection of the guard of honor. The shot missed May' and lodged in the hood of his chair. The would-be assassin was arrested. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. THE RS DA Y, JULY 4, 1912. ner who pleads before the divine, bar of justice. Old-fashioned gospel song:#--the tuneful. Inspiring kind- —will be sung by a big chorus, composed of the police choir and the choir of St. Pauls Metho dist church. This service wns arranged by Pro bation Officer CoogNr, and will take the place of the regular Sunday after noon worship In the Union Rescue, mis sion at Decatur street and Central ave nue. The mission has leased new quarters at Decatur and Courtland streets, but, as the lease on the pres ent building has expired, will have to remain closed for possibly a month un til the new quarters can be renovated. It is probable that other Sunday after noon services will be held In the court room until the new building is ready. "We want to have a rousing meeting Sunday and invite all who wish to come," said Officer Coogler today. U. S. TREASURY HATCHES OUT COUNTERFEIT PLOT? WASHINGTON, July 4,—An alleged counterfeiting conspiracy, hatched in the United tSates treasury only' a few feet from the office of Chief Wilkie, has ben unearthed by the secret ser vice. D. I), Atkins, a clerk to the auditor of the treasury department, was arrest ed here on a warrant signed by United States Commissioner Bond, of Balti more, charging him with raising one dollar notes to ten. This action follow ed the arrest in Baltimore by Perry H. Carman. a fellow clerk of Atkins, charg ed with the same offense. The two men are alleged to have worked in con cert. REBELS DECISIVELY BEATEN AT BACHIMBA ED PASO, TEXAS, July 4,—An un confirmed report reached here today that federal troops under General Huer ta had defeated the revolutionists de cisively' at Bachlmba. The reports add that all the important positions at that point were now in the hands of the government forces. The rebels will transfer their opera tions to the states of Sonora and Sin naloa, with the hope that If they suc ceed in establishing a government in these two states their belligerency will be recognized by the United States. The rebels have taken new hope since they defeated General Garibaldi last Monday near Urea. DAIRY CAR TO START ITS TOUR OF GEORGIA IN GLYNN MONDAY BRUNSWICK, GA., July 4.—Great interest is being manifested in Glynn county, especially’ among dairymen and farmers, in the announcement that the Southern railway will*begin the tour of Its "Dairy Instruction Car” through Georgia with the first demonstrations in Brunswick next. Monday. The car will be in Charge of Dr. C. M. Morgan, a graduate of the lowa State Agricultural college, and former ly special agent in South Carolina and Georgia of the farmers’ co-operative demonstration work of the United States department of agriculture. The Georgia State Cdllege of Agriculture will be represented on the car by Pro fessor J. W. Hart, head of the dairy extension work. The car will start on its south Geor gia tour from this city on Tuesday tnorning, July 9, and its itinerary for the week will be: Tuesday noon, Jesup; Wednesday, Baxley; Thursday, Hazle hurst; Friday morning, Dumber City; Friday afternoon, Mcßae; Saturday morning. Eastman; Saturday after noon, Cochran. DALTON MINISTER HONORED. DALTON, GA.. July 4.—Rev. J. E. Russell, chaplain of Frank Jackson camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, has been commissioned assistant.chap lain general on the staff of General N. B. Forrest. GLYNN COMMISSION QUITS. BRUNSWICK, GA.. July 4.—J. B. Wright,/ who has been chairman of the Glynn county commissioners for a number of years, has tendered his res ignation, which was accepted by the board. C. D. Ogg, of this city, was elected his successor. ’ The Choice of a Husband is too important a matter for a woman to be handicapped by weakness, bad blood or foul breath. Avoid these kill hopes by taking Dr. King's Life Pills. New strength, fine conwlexion, pure breath, cheerful spirits—things that win men—follow their use. Easy, safe, sure, 25c. All druggists. ••• CITY SAVINGS BANK PAYS INTEREST FROM JULY IST The City Savings Bank, at 15 East Alabama street, is paying 4 per cent interest from July 1 to all who open an account in the sayin’gs department be fore July 10. Why not begin the last lap of the year right by opening a sav ings account with this strong, pro gressive and thriving institution? *•’ Effective Sunday, July 7, Southern Railway train No. 6 will leave Atlanta for Ma con, Ga.., at 12:20 noon, ar rive Macon 2:25 p. m. Re turning, No. 5 will leave Ma con at 1:25 p. m., arrive At lanta 4 p. m. Our Presentation UIDO * EK " r cou ™' To Readers of mAr.\ STATE nd PROVINCE THE GEORGIAN oi ¥ UporlinffQ £ss OiA nn a u 111 h o .•.•.•••..•.j■ <:••; :.•;•< x% , >.<-. , v-.VV’ , , , -. , . ,; ••<">;•?.' clipped on consecutive dates from “ “■■” ® Atlanta Georc ■'•'•'"'•‘•"'V A'? 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YEAR e ON CHAINGANG AND $750 FINE FOR BLIND TIGER LA GRANGE. GA., July 4.—J. D. Daniel, accused of operating a blind tiger at his home just outside the city, was found guilty by a jury in city court and sentenced to one year in the chain gang and a fine of $750. The case will be appealed if a new trial is not grant ed. Judge Henfy Revell, of Greenville, tried the ease. VERY LOW RATE ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN VIA SEABOARD. $20.35 round trip, sold July S, 7 and | 8. Full information at City Ticket Os- j flee. HOTELS AND RESORTS ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL. Virginia ave.. near Beach and Steel Pier. Open surroundings. Capacity 500. Hot and . cold sea water baths. Large rooms, south ern exposure. Elevator to street level, spa- : clous porches, etc Special week rates: | $2.50 up dally. Booklet. Coaches meet trains. COOPER & LEEDS_ ATLANTICCITYOFFICIALGUIDE 196 panes, 225 illustrations All attractions and R I the leading hotels described, with rate’ city I Imaps.etc. Send 2c stamp for mailing f< ee copy I I Atlantic City Free Information Bureau I ■n P. O. Box 805. Atlantic City. N. J wwfl RpmunEgafi I A JU 1 Opium. Whiskey and Drug Habit treat* 1 a ad at Homa or at Sanitarium Rook no &.*%**.** Mbjeet Free Dll. B. M. WOOLLET, 24-N Victor sanitarium. Atlanta, on. C-ORSYTH > Tod, ->’ 2:30 6 Atlanta’sßusiestTheater j Tonight 8:36 Gus Edwards Himself. Next Week I Jas. Thorn- - "Squaring Accounts" — ton, Isabelle Kappeler & Brunay- on^ ar & Henry & Francis—Britt t e r . Ed. Wood-Cycling Zonors.’ Hayes Com- ! NEW SONG REVUE.isong Birds. HENRY F.M’CONNELL’S FUNERAL CONDUCTED BY LODGE MEMBERS The funeral of H. F. McConnell, 17 Garfield place, president of the MVCon. nell Sh'oe and Clothing Company, who died yesterday, was held at the resi dence this morning at 11 o’clock. In terment was at Westview cemetery, conducted by local Masons, Elks and Eagles. Mr. McConnell was a member of the three organizations. Mr. McConnell had been a prominent business man of Atlanta for a number of years. He is survived by his widow, his mother. Mrs. N. E. McConnell; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Woodruff; a son, H. F. McConnell, Jr., and two brothers, J. E. and John McConnell. Ml 11 MA C Specialist in Nerve, MF. Blood and Skin Diseases 161/a NORTH BROAD STREET, ATLANTA. GA. I AM AGAINST HIGH AND EXTORTIONATE FEES CHARGED BY SOME DOCTORS AND SPECIALISTS To men and women my fee is ss.noto SIO.OO in all catarrhal chronic disor ders and simple maladies. I furnish you the medicine with the fee which Is prepared by me personally in my private laboratory from the purest and best of drugs. If your ailment is chronic and you have failed to find a cure consult DR. HUGHES without the slightest obligation on your part. If he finds your case incurable he will frankly tell you so and advise you against spending vour money for useless treatment. But remember DR. HUGHES has cured many chronic sufferers whom other doctors bad pronounced incurable. If he accepts your case, for treatment he vfill positively make you no charge if he falls to effect a cure. I make the above statement so that you will //#&'' • know you consult a regular physician and sur- [ l geon who is making a specialty of certain dis- \ eases. I possess skill and experience which few can share > an(i you can feel assured when t ’'tow—W you come my office no deceit will be prac "JWD\ ticed. I meet you as man to man, open and WF \ above board. I Invite you to come to my office. I will ex- B plain to you my treatment for Varicocele, Strlc- 1 *1 ture, Hydrocele, Hernia, Nervous Debility, ) Blood Polson, Piles, Fistula, Kidney, Bladder and Prostatlc Troubles, and give you FREE a physical examination; if necessary, a microsco / V?/ \ pical and chemical analysis of secretions to de l '\ n&jW termine pathological and bacteriological condl- tions. Every person should learn their true x condition. A permanent cure is what you want. Specific or Non-Speclfis Chronic Diseases. My Treatment For Disorders. Kidney and Bladder, “Nervous Debility.” lnflarnmation r and Urinary Trouble. Blood You have probably tion stopped in day or Poison (contracted or been treated for this two This bad disease Inherited). Piles, Plm- so-called trouble and fc'ffi 2i. n <ia.vs a>S r ° n pies. Ulcers, Skin Dis- helped temporarily or I also cure Contagious eases, Nervous Trod- maybe not at all. This Blood Poison and all condition is merely a complications from «..n„ symptom of some deep- these aliments. My catarrh sutcessfull) seated and obscure com treatment and cure is tre at e d—all dropping plication. My direct no new discovery with and hawking stopped treatment removes the me and hks long since in a few days. Chronic cause, thereby making passed the experimental Diseases of Men and permanent cures and stage I cure this dis- Women cured to stay restoring strength, ease never to return. cured. health and haplness. MY SERVICES COST YOU NOTHING UNLESS YOU ARE PERMA NENTLY CURED AND SATISFIED. It is because my well tried, effective methods cure such a large per cent of cases that I am able to give this ad vantage which other specialists do not offer. HOURS: 8 A. M. TO 7 P. M. SUNDAYS 9TO 1. FREE—CONSULTATION AND EXAM IN AT ION—FREE. Call or write for information before taking treatment, as you will find my charges lower and treatment quicker and better than elsewhere. DR. J. D. HUGHES Sparkling (epsol AT Jacobs* Pharmacy Would You Pay 50c to Be Cured of Eczema? Yes, indeed you would. You pay one hundred times 50c to be cured, and yet many persons suffering for years with awful cases of eczema have been cured by a 50c package of Tetterine. Tetterine can be had at any drug store, or will be sent on receipt of 50c sent to the Shup trine Co., Savannah, Ga. ••»