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8 Fairburn Visitor Honor Guest of Large Tea Miss Pearl Davis was hostess at a large afternoon tea today given in honor of Miss Mary McCurry, of Fair hurn, the guest of Mrs. John Ray Pat <lllo. The tea was one of the largest affairs of the week. The young hostess was assisted In entertaining by her mother. Mrs. Da vis, and her aunt. Mrs. B. M Woolley. The punch bow] was presided over bx Misses Marion Woolley, Brock Jeter •nd Georgia Rice. The decorations were elaborate and very effective. The reception hall and porch were covered with festoons of English Ivy. Jardinieres of palms and fern stood against the walls, and vases held clusters of sunflowers and other yellow blossoms. The living room was decorated in goldenglow and fern, and in the dining room pink gladioli, with ferns, adorned the table. The confec tions and ices carried out the pink and ®reen color motif Miss Davis was gowned in white em broidered lingerie, trimmed with lace <nd made over white satin, her corsage bouquet being of pink rosebuds. The toretty honor guest wore an elaborate lingerie toilet, with a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Davis was in white lace .over white messnline, and Mrs. Wool *lpy wore cream embroidered net over Batin. The group of girls at the punch bowl wore pretty lingerie frocks, with ■"ibbon sashes Invited to meet Mists Mi < lurry were •he following guests:’ Misses Minnie Tyler of Barnesville, HJois Bester of Fnlrbtirn. Regina Unm an of Marietta, Coralie Stewart of Mc- JRae, Willie May Blair of Marietta, An nie May Callaway, Mabel Hurt, Rosa bel Chapman. Ruth Tanner, Kate Stur divant, Lillian Sturdivant, Evelyn Ma •on, Virginia Riddle, Princess Watts, iWlnnie Davis, Dorothy Fielder. Louise tMell. May M< Millan. Ruth McMillan, JLuln Rlack. Margaret Harris, Dotty (Cowles, Maury Ix'e Cowles, Bess Wail, Corrie Hoyt Brown. Bessie Bailey, Ellz ■ beth Hines. Nell Waldo. Sarah Coates, ■Alline Parks, Lottie Lewis. Margaret Armstrong, Barbara Hunter, Wenona Sullivan. Nettie Lee Sullivan. Annie Bykes Rice, Leble Ewing, Martha Ry der, Helen Thorn. Edith Dunson, Ethel Willingham. Mary Hines, Ruth Stall ings. Lucy Stockard, Lamar Jeter, An nie Lyle, Georgia Rice, Brock Jeter, IMarion Woolley, Mary Jeter, Lula Dean Jones and Lillian Tidwell. Mesdames Henry Wyatt of Mariet ta. Howard McCall, Charles Tidwell, Albert Tidwell, William Seabrook, John M Daniel. Robert Pottle, Royal Inger goll, Charles F. Richards. Otto Dlngle hoff, John Ison, Forrest Green and John Ray Pattil’.o. MV-x ■■■■■■ .I. HU. I J, r .1.1 ■■■ POSTUMOk N° w Served I At the following | I y ATLANTA j W Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants and Lunch Rooms: Hotels Clubs—continued « • , p Atlanta Turn Verein Genrpan ferraee stnn.ia.-d Pie<lmont Theatrical Aragon Restaurants & Lunch Rooms New Kimball Case Durant! Marion Durand’s Union Station Majestic Nunnally's Tea Room Imperial The Candler Clubs J l '? <: <yman Case roisoin s Piedmont DriAing Club Nathan’s Case Capital City Brittain’s Case Brookhaven Manhattan Case Atlanta Arcade Restaurant Transportation Peachtree Case M. & M. Dobbin’s Barbecue Restau- Atlanta Athletic rant. Elks Terminal Station Case University The Y. W. C. A. Instant Postum is now served at most leading ho- tels and restaurants in America. Among them The Waldorf-Aston a, Vanderbilt, Astor, St. Regis, etc., in New York; BcllevieAv-Stratford. Wal ton, Bingham, etc., in Philadelphia; Auditorium. Black stone. Congress, etc., in Chicago; Ncaa Willard, Raleigh, etc., in Washington; Touraine. Parker House, Coplev Square, etc., in Boston; Iroquois, Touraine. etc., in Buf falo; leading hotels in Pittsburg. Baltimore. Detroit, Cleveland. Cincinnati. Minneapolis. St. Paul. St. Louis, Denver. Kansas City, etc., ete. “There’s a Reason” for POSTUM. Made by Postum Cereal Co., Ltd. Pure Food Factories, Battle Creek, Mich. PERSONALS Mr. Norris Ewing, of Nashville, is in the city for a week-end visit. Mi-s Lucile Prowell, of New Orleans, is the guest of Miss Lois Wilkerson for a fortnight. Captain and Mrs. J. Edwin Leas have returned from a month’s stay in San Francisco. Cal. Miss Dorothy Leffler, of Sanford. Fin., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. John H Powell, on Peachtree street. . « Miss Bessie Jones goes to Tallulah Falls tomorrow for a week-end stay witli Mrs. W. D. Ellis, Jr. Mrs J. Frank Meador and Mrs. Har ry Stearns, who are spending some time at Wrightsville, expect to return about August 15. Mi. and Mrs. W. S. Bailey have left fm Now York and Eastern resorts. Upon their return on August 15, they will reside in Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McMillan and Missis Elizabeth and Mae McMillan leave Sunday in their touring car for a motor trip in the Carolinas and Georgia. “LIFER - ’ IS ON FURLOUGH WITHOUT EVEN A GUARD MICHIGAN CITY, IND., Aug. 2—To visit his sister, who Is dying, Sherman Keller, a negro life convict In the Michigan City prison, will leave that Institution tomorrow morning for bls home in New Albany. He will be away ten days and will go to his home and return to prison without guard, being put upon his honor. Keller has been In prison since 1908 and has the dis tinction, it is said, of being the first colored life convict in any penitentiary in the United States to be given his liberty under such conditions. PARADE WILL DISPLAY EVILS OF THE SALOON CHICAGO, Aug. 2.—Representatives of the societies which are to partici pate in the iclvie welfare parade Sat urday, September 28, met in Willard hall to complete plans. The purpose of the parade is to set forth with graphic flouts conditions In the lawless saloons of the city. VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT. W. R Story, a grocer of 357 Peters street, has filed a petition in volun tary bankruptcy In the Federal court. His liabilities are given as $1,368.18 and his assets as $1,672.26. On peti tion of Richard Moore, a creditor, J. F. Burckhardt was appointed temporary receiver. IHE ATLANTA UidiOKGIAJN AM) NEWS. FRIDAY. AUGUST 2. 1912. WILSON TO KEEP GOVERNORSHIP Hoke Smith Scheduled to Call on Democratic Presidential Nominee Today. SEAGIRT, N. J , Aug. 2. Governor Wilson made positive announcement to day that he would not resign the gov ernorship of New Jersey during his cam paign for the presidency. ‘•Governor, have you definitely derided as to whether you will resign the gov ernorship?” asked the newspaper men. ”Np, I shall not resign,” was the reply. It is understood that immediately after ( the Boston convention the big leaders in Democratic politics from all the big states had a conference with the gov ernor on this matter, and it was decided to follow’ the precedent that President Cleveland had set. In addition to this. Governor Wilson has been besieged by his friends through out the state of New Jersey urging him not to resign so that a number of re forms that the nominee has been advo cating will not be left unfinished. The governor expressed deep gratifi ‘ cation today at the numerous letters coming to him from the Champ <’lark ; league of California, pledging their sup- ; port and sending contributions. I pward ; of 200 of these letters have reached Sea- I girt up to date. Governor Wilson had a comparatively i free day today. Senator Hoke Smith, ' of Georgia; Senator Culberson, of Texas, ' and Representative Clayton, of Alabama, chairman of the house judiciary commit- 1 tee, were expected at the “Little W hlte House.” GIRL THROWS PEPPER INTO EYES OF MAN SHE SAYS INSULTED HER ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2. —Pretty seven teen-year-okl Myrtle Peebles, of Crys tal City, Mo., Is charged with common assault, following her visit to the of fice of City Collector L. B. Larned, when she accused him of Insulting her, : and threw r< d pepper in his eyes. Other warrants are for her mother, Mrs. William Peebles, and her sweetheart. Charles Nelson. Larned, who both because of his business copnections and political prominence is one of the best known , men in Jefferson county, fndignatly protested he was not guilty of insult ing the girl. The attack on Larned, who is 40 years old, married and the father of two email children, occurred in his office. The girl, who is employed in a gen eral mercantile store In Crystal City, said Larned, after she refused to go to St. Louis with him, asked her if she would meet him when she quit work. Mrs. Peebles said Larned at first de nied he had made the alleged state ments, and then he offered an apology, the mother said. While he was speak ing the girl dashed the pepper into his eyes. Larned, in asking for the warrants against Mrs. Peebles, her daughter and Nelson, denied he insulted the girl or had given her any cause for offense. FOUR-CORNERED RACE FOR SOLICITOR AT BRUNSWICK BRUNSWICK, GA., Aug. 2.—With the announcement of Colonel R. E. Dart, solicitor of the city court of Brunswick, the race for solicitor of the Brunswick judicial circuit, which is now four-cornered, promises to be the liveliest held In this circuit in recent years. Solicitor J. H. Thomas, of Bax ley, the Incumbent, made his formal announcement several days ago. The other avowed candidates are S. D. Dell, judge of the city court of Hazlehurst, and James R. Grant, solicitor of th.' city court of Hazlehurst. The Brunswick circuit is now com posed of the counties of Glynn. Cant din. Wayne. Appling and Jeff l»avi>. The plurality rule prevails in this elec tion, the county unit plan not counting In the solicitor’s race. WOULD TRANSPORTCITY CONVICTS BY TROLLEY Councilman Claude Mason said to day one of the reforms he would urge in regard to a better plan of improving streets in Atlanta would be to trans port convicts and materials by trolley cars. Mr. Mason said he was sure such a contract could be made with the Georgia Railway and Power Company. All the city convicts and wagons are kept at the stockade, In the southeast ern section of the vity. Much time is lost in going to and from work. Mr. ! Mason said his idea is to a save time. | I ROME PREACHERS TO ASK EARLY SATURDAY CLOSING ROME. GA. Aue. 2 -Ministers of Rome are to hold a meeting soon to consider the propriety of asking council to pass an ordinance requiring all storey Ito close at an early hour on Saturda) | night. The pastors claim this will pro- I vide more rest for the employees o' ! stores so they can more religiously ob- I l serve the Sabbath. It Is doubtful if the ordinance will be adopted. ARM BROKEN IN AUTO SMASH. U ASH INGTtLN. GA . Aug 2 Los 1 Ing control of his car while trying to I I move a grip which interft . e,l with his ' foot brake Dr. Robert A. Simpson, of [Washington, and Fredcili-k B Pope, a ' prominent cotton factor of Augusta, I had a serious accident here. The left it m of Mi Pope whs broken betwei n the elbow and .-houlili when the ear stiuek a Hee on Mam street GEORGIANS GET PATENTS. \\ ASH I NH’I'I >N, Aus -’ I >a\ is .y I Davis, patent attorney*. report t n I giant this week to citizens of Gcmgi.i | of tile tollowing patents I C log ibuin, ALeii'tta, drier, ,1 T Gantt. Ma I jeon, plow. thKe patents; J Sliellen , iai j(. . Bonn , will bound box II L i Shultz, Atlanta, abdominal suppoii'j 1 • Little Girl Receives • Letter From Wilson • • JEFFERSON CITY, MO., Aug. • • 2. — Patti Hendy, aged eleven, the • • daughter of Dr. Edwin Hendy, is • • the proudest child in J< fferson • • City. Patti, when she received the • • news of Woodrow Wilson's nomi- • • nation, named her favorite doll » • after Mrs. Wilson. Today she re- • ; • eeived this letter from Seagirt, ® • N. J.: • • "My Dear Little Friend: I an • • so much obliged to you so your • • letter. It was very sweet off you • • to think of writing it and its tries- » • sage was very welcome. Mrs • • Wilson joins me in sending you • • our warm regards and best wishes, « • and is very much ph-ased that you o • have named your doll for her, • • "Your sincere friend, • • "WOODROW WILSON.’’ ® PELLAGRA CAUSES DEATH ; OF MATRON AT LA GRANGE LA GRANGE, GA., Aug. 2—Pellagra was given as the cause of the death of Mrs. Frank Tatum; wife of a promi nent cotton buyer of this ctiy, which occurred yesteiday afternoon. Mrs. Tatum had been ill for several months and her death was also attributed to protracted illness of four years ago. She was a member of one of the oldest families In this city, daughter of the late E. M. Wilkinson, a former promi nent business man of LaGrange. She is survived by her husband and two children, one son, Frank, Jr., ami a daughter. Miss Sara Tatum. The fu neral has not been arranged. P. O. EXAMINATIONS. An examination in the civil service office that will prove of interest to hundreds in this district is that for clerks and carriers which will be held November 6. The salaries range from S6OO to $1,200 per year and there is room for a number of applicants on the waiting list. No application will be received after October 1. JE-SUP LINEMEN STRIKE. JESUP. GA., Aug. 2 Progress in the construction work of the. new munici pal power and lighting system was suspende when the entire force of linemen declined to work. They de mand an increase In pay and regular working boms. Both sides are stead fast in their stand, each apparently awaiting concessions. gn ...■« “Cut Down the High || Cost of Living” ® SEWELL’S 113=115 Whitehall St. Il Trade here where we retail everything at whole sale prices. GREAT BARGAINS For FRIDAY and SATURDAY BIG FLOUR SALE This is the first flour we have ■ | handled, and to Introduce our flour department we will sell it today and Saturday at practi cally cost. ; ‘hie nut" Bes' Pdenl Flour, $2.00 48-lb. sacks $1.49 SI.OO 24-11). Sacks. 76c 55c 12-:b. Sacks 39c ’ Fancy Peaches, large baskets 9 1 -2 c j Liberia Peaches, market baskets sOc I Extra Fancy Tomatoes large baske's lie Market Baskes SOc i Absoluely fresh Snap Beans, par q' 5c Big Friday and Saturday bargains in our Delicatessen Department. Big lot Poultry and Eggs and fine fresh Dressed Poultry at positively lowest prices In At lanta. l, Sewe'l Commission Co. E . 113-115 WHITEHALL ST. HB Bell Phone Main 3939. Bhh hk i The Midsummer Issue of FACTS has just teon pub- lished. If you are interested in the best kind of advertising FACTS will be inter esting tc ycu. FACTS will be sent you FREE upon re quest. Please use business letterhead. Address FACTS, 225 Fifth Ave., New York. MONGOLS ON WARPATH; RUSSIANS THREATENED ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2.—An army of 3,000 Mongols has attacked the Chinese military post in the town of Kotte, in Mongolia, and the Russian consul there has been forced to flee for his life. The natives are showing the bitterest hostility toward Russia and threat ened the consul with death if captured. g g M. Rich & Bros. Co |j | S ' The Real Department Store. « ; | THE ECONOMY OF BUYING RIGHT! ji Advertising has been the great beacon that has lighted the path to econ- StT trj "inv in buying. People who read reputable advertising are always thrifty ’ nnd ahead of the game. Advertising these “Grand Union” Sewing machines JU ~ S in Rich's Economy Basement shows up in its true light the absolute fallacy of fc® paying nn agent three times as much lor a Sewing Machine ' te charge for a Grand Union. The Machine we offer for V* tomorrow's half-day selling, at $20.00, represents a saving of Wn about S4O to you. It is a fully improved Sewing Alachine, made Sa. throughout of high-class material—finely and accurately fin- iahed. All motion pir’s ball bearing ami is supplied with th" gg 1 ■- ' I'itist improvements, such as self-threading vibrating shuttle. 'I !,a h bearing self-setting needle. Auto Bobbin Winder, and pro- vided with full set of .iest tool steel attachments, all self-set- H MnHBR ting. Tlie-! St wing Machines are positively guaranteed for - t-J If ,p n years, but will last a lifetime. Be sure and come down to •rTilivCL 1 the Basement tomoi "w morning and have our demonstrator show you this splendid bargain, if you are in the market if A'lStNjwHl a Sewing Machine you’ll certainly buy a Grand Union. -. fg TI,ESE ?35 - M MACIiINES WIEL BE SOEn TOMORROW s ; tßfegbpr 1 ! $20.00 g- J $2,00 Cash—sl.oo a week til paid for— jjn *ll M. Rich & Bros. Co. Chamberlin=Johnson=Dußose Company Atlanta New York Paris Store Closes Tomorrow at 1 o’Oclock SHOP IN THE MORNING ■ Good News For The Men! New and Fresh $1.50 Shirts at SIOO At any other time of the year these shirts would be $1.50. They are si.oo tomorrow because we made a smart purchase the other day. They are black and white-striped, p’aited-b'xsom shirts, and may be had in v. hatever size you rec a~e. And then, the e ohirts at 84c. Tuy- were formerly priced from SI.OO to $2.00. I key are 84c simply because we are clearing out the stock. Plain negligee and plaited bosoms; most all of them are of imported madras and in large sizes. 50c Silk Lisle Socks, 3 Pairs for SI.OO Light in weight, but with the reinforced strength, where the wear comes at the toe and heel, and with double sole. May be had in black, tan, grey, navy, light blue and purple. Buy them by the dozens. Also, the 25c lisle socks are reduced. They are now 19c--black, grey, tan and navy. And About Your Underwear, Gentlemen It is well for you to know that right now 50c garments are 37c, that 75c crinkle crepe garments are 53c, that those very soft Si soisette shirts and drawers are 68c, and that those cool, handker chief-linen garments, usually Si. 50 are now 98c. It’s a good time to buy men’s furnishings’ Chamberlin=Johnson=Dußose Co. MASONS TO MEET IN CORDELE. CORDELE, GA.. Aug. 2. —Prepara- tions are being made for the Third con gressional district meeting of Masons to be hi-Id in the new Masonic temple in Cordele on August 21. About 150 delegates and visitors are expected. Colonel George Napier, grand master of Georgia: District Deputy Blalock, of Americus, and other promirrent speak ers are expected to be present. GOWER HAS OPPOSITION. CORDELE, GA., Aug. 2.—R. L. Wil son has announced his candidacy for representative from Crisp county in opposition to O. T. Gower, the present representative. Mr. AA ilson is one of the wealthiest citizens of the county. Mr. Gower made his announcement for re-election on Monday. STUART’S BUCHU AND JUNIPER COMPOUND CURESKIDNE V BLADDER TROUBLEI