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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 Pair barn, the guest of Mrs. John Ray Pat tillo. 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 W oollev. The punch bowl was presided over bj I 1 Misses Marion Woolley. Brock Jeter and 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 I fern stood against the walls, and vases held clusters of sunflowers and other f yellow blossoms. The living room was I 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 •’ screen color motif Miss Davis was gowned in white em- 8 tiroidered lingerie, trimmed with lace < <nd made over white satin, her corsage t>ouquet being of pink rosebuds. The t pretty .honor guest wore an elaborate lingerie toilet, with a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Davis was in white lace over white messaline, and Mrs. Wool ley wore cream embroidered net over ' Vatin. The group of girls at the punch 1 bowl wore pretty lingerie frocks, with Vibbon sashes. 1 Invited to meet Miss McCurry were 1 Mhe following guests: t Misses Minnie Tyler of Barnesville, r |tx*is Lester of Fairburn, Regina Ram- I <bo of Marietta, Coralie Stewart of Me- I IRae, Willie May Blair of Marietta, An- t •tie May Callaway, Mabel Hurt. Rosa- c be! Chapman, Ruth Tanner, Kate Stur- ' Bfllvant, Lillian Sturdivant, Evelyn Ma- 1 ■on. Virginia Riddle, Princess Watts, Winnie Davis, Dorothy Fielder, Louise F Mell, May M< Millan. Ruth McMillan, JLula Black, Margaret Harris. Dotty Cowl es, Maury Lee Cowles, Bess Wall, Corrie Hoyt Brown. B. stde Bailey, Ellz vbeth Hines, Nell Waldo, Sarah Coates, 0 Alllne Parks. Lottie Lewis, Margaret I Armstrong, Barbara Hunter, Wenona u Bullivan. N ettie Leo Sullivan, Annie >, Bykes Rice, Lebie ISwing, Martha Ry der, Helen Thorn, Edith Dunson, Ethel Willingham. Mary Hines, Ruth Stall- I' ings. Lucy Stockard, Lamar Jeter, An- o Vie Lyle, Georgia Rice, Brock Jeter, Marion Woolley, Mftfy Jeter, Lula Dean Jones and Lillian Tidwell. Mesdames Henry Wyatt of Marict- s ta, Howard McCall, Charles Tidwell, t Albert Tidwell, William Seabrook, John I M, Daniel, Robert Pottle, Royal Inger- a 8011, Charles F. Richards, Otto Dingle- t Jioff. John Ison, Forrest Green and John I Ray Pattii'.o. r W" 1 * ’ ■ • ■* k IHII.RI ISR.HR-—■■ ■■■■■ > ■ « ■■■■■ I■ I>■MNMW—WB—B■— POSTUM I < No w Served jA Ins tan t ly At the following ) I \tk / ATLANTA I W Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants and Lunch Rooms: Hotels Clubs—continued Georgian Terrace y ian , t ''' , T " r " Vl ' rci " Piedmont Tlieatrieal Aragon Restaurants & Lunch Rooms New Kimball Case Durand Marion Durand’s Union Station Majestic Nunnally’s Tea Room Imperial The Candler Clubs G ™ an Case Folsom s Piedmont Driving Club Nathan’s Case Capital City Brittain’B Case Brookhaven Manhattan Case Atlanta Arrade Restaurant Transportation Pearhtree Case M. & M. Dobbin’s Barbecue Restau- Atlanta Athletic rant. Elks Te rminal Station Case University The Y. W. C. A. Instant Postum is now served at most leading ho- tels and restaurants in America. Among themTheWaldorf-Astoria. Vanderbilt. Astor, 1 St. Regis, etc., in New York: Belleview-Stratford. Wal ton, Bingham, etc., in Philadelphia; Auditorium.* Black stone. Congress, etc., in Chicago; New Willard. Raleigh, etc., in Washington; Touraine. Parker House, ('oplev Square, etc., in Boston; Iroquois. Touraine, etc., in Buf falo; leading hotels in Pitt sburir. Baltimore. Detroit. Cleveland, Cincinnati. Minneapolis, Si. Paul. St. Louis, Denver. Kansas Cily, etc., etc. “There’s a 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 Prow’ll, of New Orleans, >s- the guest of Mi-s Lois Wilkerson for a fortnight. Captain and Mrs. J. Edwin Leas have returned from a month's stay in San Francisco, t’rxl. Miss Dorothy Leffler, of Sanford. Flu., 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 with 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. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bailey have left for New York and Eastern resorts. Upon their return on August 15, they will reside in Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McMillan and Misses Elizabeth and Mae McMillan leave Sunday in their touring car for a motor trip in the Carolinas abd 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 his 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 lhe 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 civic welfare parade Sat urday, September 28, met in Willard hall to complete plans. The purpose of the parade Is to set forth with graphic floats conditions in the lawless saloons of the city. VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT. W. It Story, a grocer of 357 Peters street, has filed a petition in volun tary bankruptcy in the Federal court. His liabilities are given as $1,386.18 and his assets as $1,672.26. On peti tion of Richard Moore, a creditor, J. F. Burekhardt was appointed temporary receiver. THE ATLANTA CtEUKtrIAN AND NEWS.FKIDAY, AUGUST 2. 1912. WILSON TO KEEP GOVERNORSHIP Hoke Smith Scheduled to Call 1 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 decided as to whether you will resign the gov ernorship 9" asked the newspaper men. "No, 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 bad 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 Clark league of California, pledging their sup port and sending contributions. Upward of 200 of these letters have reached Sea girt up to date. Governor Wilson had a comparatively free day today. Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia; Senator Culberson, of Texas, and Representative Clayton, of Alabama, chairman of the house judiciary commit tee, were expected at the "Little White House." GIRL THROWS PEPPER INTO EYES OF MAN SHE SAYS INSULTED HER ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2.—Pretty seven teen-year-old 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 connections and political prominence is one of the best known men in Jefferson county, indlgnatly 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 small 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 die 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. Cam den, Wayne, Appling and Jett Davis. The plurality rule prevails in this elec tion, the county unit plan not counting in the solicitor’s race. WOULD TRANSPORT CITY 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 rars. 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 city. Much time is lost in going to and from work. Mr. Mason said his Idea is to a save time. ROME PREACHERS TO ASK EARLY SATURDAY CLOSING • ROME, GA.. Aug. 2 Ministers of Rome are to hold a meeting soon to consider the propriety of asking council to pass an ordinanc, requiring all stor< to close at an early hour on Saturday night. The pastors claim this wifi pro- j vide more rest for the employees of ' stores so they can more religiously ot>- I serve the Sabbath It Is doubtful if tile j ordinance will be adopted. ARM BROKEN IN AUTO SMASH. WASHINGTON. GA. Aug . Los ing control of bls ear while trying t • move a grip which interfer'd with ilis foot bralu Dr. Robert A Shnpson, of Washington, and Frederick B. l’op>, a! prominent cotton factor of Augusta, I had a serious accident here. The left I arm of Mr Pop.- was broken betwein : hi- elbow and Gioulde: when the ta" I st uck a tree on Main street. GEORGIANS GET PATENTS. \\ \SHI\GToN. Aug Davis A Davis, patent attorneys, report toe' giant this week to citizens of Georgia of the following patents: J. C. <’<>4-, burn. Ma letta. dial. J T G.mtt, Ma >Oll. plow, tbr,, patents J Snellc!.- I» rg. H .m«, win bound b \ It B Shultz, Atlanta, abdominal suppott<i • Little Girl Receives : Letter From Wilson • • JEFFERSON CITY. MO., Aug. • • 2. Patti Hendy. aged elevon, the • • daughte of Dr. Edwin H« n ly. is • • the proudest child in Jefferson • • City. Patti, when she received the • • news of Woodrow Wilson's notni- • • nation, named her favorite doll • • after Mrs Wilson. Today she re- • • ceived this letter from Seagirt, • • N. J.: • • "My Dear Little Friend: I am • • so much obliged to you so your * • letter. It was very -weet of you • • to think of writing it and its mes- • • Bage was very welcome. Mrs. • • Wilson Joins me in sending you • • our warm regards and best wishes, • • and is very much pleased that you • • have named your doll for her. • • "Your sincere friend. • • “WOODROW WILSON." e PELLAGRA CAUSES DEATH OF MATRON AT LAGRANGE LA GRANGE, GA., Aug. 2. Pellagra was given as the cause of the death of Mrs. Frank Tatum, wife of a promi nent cotton huver of this cTiy, which occurred yesterday 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 citv, daughter of the late E. M. Wilkin “on. a former promi nent business man of LaGrange. She is survived by her husband and two children, one son, Frank, Jr., and 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 he held November 6. The salaries range from S6OO to $1,200 per year and there is room for a number of applicants on the wafting list. No application will be received after October 1. jesup 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 o! linemen declined to work. They de mand an increase in pay and regular working hours. Both sides are stead fast in their stand, each apparently awaiting concessions. rCut Down the High H Cost of Living” SEWELL’S 11.1415 Whitehall St. 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 I Hour department we will sell it i today and Saturday at practi-* cally cost. I “ne nisi" Bes' P.lent Flour, $2.00 48-lb. sacks $1.49 SI.OO 24-11). Sacks. 76c 55c 12-lb. Sacks 39c Fancy Peaches, large baikats 9 1-2 c E berta Peaches, market baskets sOc • Extra Fancy Tomatoes large baske s . ... ,11c Market Baikes 50c i| j tbsolu ely 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. „ Sewell Commission Co. ra 113-115 WHITEHALL. ST. Bi Bell Phone Main 3939. The Midsummer Issue of FACTS has just been pub lished. If you are interested in the best kind of advert is’i?g FACTS will be inter esting to you. 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. PETERSBERG, 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. • B ~J ML Rich & Bros. Co;l— n|_ E ;.aS The Real Department Store. jZ | THE ECONOMY OF BUYING RIGHT! | I Advertising has been the great beacon that has lighted the path to econ- oiny in buying. People who read reputable advertising are always thrifty •3? and ahead of the game. Advertising these “ Grand Union Sewing machines jC —in Kieh.s Economy Easement shows up in its true light the absolute fallacy ot WC "qj, paying an agent three times as much tor a Sewing Machine gg ** 4i i,s w< ' ''harge for a Grand Union. The Machine we offer for tomorrow’s half-day selling, at $20.00, represents a saving of .#1 Wn about S4O to you. It is a fully improved Sewing Machine, made SSL l —finely and accurately tin ished. All motion pin 's ball bearing and is supplied with th" Bea I#- ■' ioipr.'Vcnu'nts. >uih as self-threading vibrating shuttle, 5 ■*. ■ '"Cfl ■' bearing self-setting needle. Auto Bobbin Winder. . -Si tided with full set of best tool steel attachments, all sett-set- WL* ting. These Sewing Machines are positively guaranteed for fra j. y m ten years, hut will last a lifetime. Be sure and come down to erZn B 1 the Basement tomoriow morning and have our demonstrator csj il A1 show you this splendid bargain. If you are in the market e?® FO! IL tOI a c "' ns ' Machine you’ll certainly buy a Grand Union. THESE $35.00 machines will be sold tomorrow E «f° r $20.00 v * J $2.00 Cash— SI.CO a week til paid for- , 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 SI.OO 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, plaited-bosom shirts, and may be had in whatever size you require. And then, these shirts at 84c. They were formerly priced from SI.OO to $2.00. They 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 SIOO 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! Cliamberlin=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 held 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 I Ameiii us, and other prominent speak- | ere are expected to be present. GOWER HAS OPPOSITION. CORDELE, GA., Aug. 2.—R. L. Wil son has announced his candidacy for representative from Criep county in opposition to O. T. Gower, the pt esent representative. Mr. Wilson is one or the wealthiest citizens of the county. Mr. Gower made his announcement for re-rlection on Monday. STUART’S BUCHU AND JUNIPER COMPOUND CURES KIDNt v “ND BLADDER TROUBLED