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HOOGES SWEARS TO HIS CHARGES » Publishes Affidavits in Support of Advertisement Attacking Macon Judgeship Rival. < MACON, GA.. Aug 15.—Judge Rob ert Hodges is today publishing affi davits of himself, Attorney Charles A. Glawson. Granville Conner and Deputy Sheriff Lane Mullally that they were each told by W. T. Amerson that So licitor General H. G. Matthews had promised him immunity from jail sen tence tn the event he was convicted of violating the prohibition law, provided he voted for Mr. Matthews and the lat ter is elected fudge of the superior courts of the Macon circuit Amerson is a saloon keeper He has denied for publication that he made the statements attributed to him in the af fidavits. According to 'a published statement issued by Solicitor Matthews, Judge Hodges, of the city court, who is op posing him for the superior courts judgeship, paid for the anonymous ad vertisement In a Macon paper, in which Mr. Matthews was charged with collu sion with violators of the prohibition law in this count. i Mr. Matthews, the statement declares, called upon The Macon News to di vulge the author of the advertisement, and he was informed that the adver tisement was brought to the office and inserted by Attorney Glawson, acting as agent for Judge Hodges, and that the latter paid for it. Solicitor Matthews brands the adver tisement as “a campaign canard, cow ardly, contemptible, false and mali cious.” The advertisement charged that Ike Rashinski. a saloon keeper, was man s aging Mr. Matthews' campaign, and that the two of them had solicited the vote and support of Amerson, and promised him protection in the event of his conviction for violating the prohi bition law. This was denied by Mat thews, Bashinski and Amerson, PILOT BOAT SINKS OFF COAST NEAR BRUNSWICK BRUNSWICK, GA., Aug. 15.—While weathering a heavy gale off the Geor gia coast, the pilot boat Gracie, which has been In the service of the local pilots for years, sprang a leak and went to the bottom. The crew of sev eral men made shore In safety in a lifeboat. The Gracie was one of the oldest pilot boats along the South At lantic coast, and when first put In service a number of years ago was the * fastest boat of her class in these wa ters. LIFE SENTENCE PLEA TO BE MADE FOR McNAUGHTON WAYi'ROSS. GA., Aug. 15.—Way cross attorneys will appear before the prison commission in Atlanta Septem ber 6 and urge that the death sentence ' of Dr. W. .1. McNaughton be changed to life imprisonment. Every possible effort wil! be made to save the physi cian from death. Should this effort fail, there is nothing that Will prevent the death sentence from being carried out. ESCAPING CONVICT SHOT. COLUMBUS. GA.. Aug. 15. —Jim Weldon, a negro convict, while at tempting to i.-..ipe on the River road above the city. was shot and wounded by a guard. .1. D. Vinson. The negro was caught, his wounds dressed and „ as soon as he is able he will bo put to work ,-y;ain. LIGHTNING DOES DAMAGE. WAYCROSS, GA.. Aug. 15.—A two story dwelling was badly damaged and the Union station was struck by light ning In a storm here yesterday. The rainfall was heavy, but did not cause arty damage in the country districts. A number of telephones w°re put out of business. W. C. T. U. TALK AT BRUNSWICK. BRUNSWICK, GA., Aug. 15.—Mrs. Ms: v Harris Armor, Georgia’s noted temperance lecturer, will deliver a lec ture in this city next week in further ance of the temperance movement in ' l the state. The lecture will be held un der the auspices of the local branch of he W. C. T. U. TO DEBATE AT FOLKSTON. BRUNSWICK, GA., Aug. 15.—Folk i stnn. In Chariton county, will be the scene tomorrow of one of the series of debates being held over the Eleventh district by Judge T. A. Parker and Randall Walker, congressional candi dates. It is planned to have band con certs a z nd a baseball game. The last debate of the series will be held at Blackshear on Saturday. Millions or nousekeebers and expert chefs use SAUER’S PURE FI.AVOR fNG EXTRACTS. Vanilla. Lemon, etc. Indorsed by Pure Food Chemists. A guaranteed cure for ’ KIDNEY or BLADDER Troubles, Diabetes, Etc. Tali* STUART’S BITHT A.WD JCWIPf R COMPOUMD, a liquid preparation thoroughly tested for years by thousands of cures, made after all else failed. Scalding, dribblinit. at rain Ing;, or too frequent na«aa<»* of urine; thr forehead and ■ back-of-tne bead aches. the stitche* and paina in the back ; the growlnr musole weak nrss ; spots before the ey*s; yellow skin: blujt gAeh bowels; swollen eyelids or ankles; lap cramps; unnatural short breath ; wleeplemnPHs and despondency! STTARTR BCCHF AND JfWI PKR COMPOUND, by its action on the Kidneys and Bladder, quick!* does away with theabove > symptoms, w- promise a prompt cure by tak . Ing- ’his medicine or your money refunded, nruorists 81 per large bottle. RAMPLF FREE ■ by writing to Stuart Drug- Co., Atlanta, Ga. DESERTED MOTHER TELLS WOMEN SHE DROWNED HER BABY CHICAGO, Aug. 15.—A committee of women who Induced Mrs. Ilfanna Ret dan to confess that she had drowned ner baby in Lake Michigan today have interested themselves in the woman’s case. The woman was found wander ing about the streets of Indiana har bor with a trunk on her shoulder. She was arrested on suspicion of having stolen the trunk. Then the police dis covered that she had arrived in In diana Harbor the evening before and that she had a baby with her. The baby was gone, but the woman would not tell them where it went. Finally a committee of women volun teered to talk with Mrs. Reidan. When they displayed a photograph of a baby the woman wept. Then she told her story Her husband had deserted her, she said, before her baby was born. She tried to support the child, but didn’t know how. It was sick, its life was miserable, so she killed it. £ ( - __ 3 i & Skirt Co. Southern Suit & Skirt Co. \ p Our Great Remodeling Sale f 7 Starts Tomorrow—Sweeping Reductions n C N °“ in Force on All Summer Dresses, Suits, Waists, Skirts, Coats, H Silk Petticoats, Sweaters and Hosiery ? Owing to the steady growth of this business, more room is imperative, and we have L found it necessary to make extensive alterations in this building. In a few days the con -7 tractors will have us in their grip, and before the time arrives we expect to dispose of c thousands of dollars worth of merchandise—and brand new THIS SEASON’S MER- J I CHANDISE AT THAT! Extra salespeople and extra bundle-wrappers have been pro- / f'" vided. Be on hand early tomorrow morning-—store will be open at 8 o’clock sharp. ; ' i 00ft HrPWQSSU QAft WHITE LINENE SKIRTS, WERE EEp < 1”1 C 3 jCj 10 85,011; n0w .... <P I 7 OvV s].qo so s|.so : NOW djC : I 500 Atlanta women may have two dresses each at this remark- -r"/ • • 1 r «• ’ i i r ». / / able price. It’s a quick clearance of 1,000 dresses of every i-tvle ' "IS IS Cl lot OJ attractive models, fine quality II and description. All new and up-to-date. The accumulation-of £ L]• , f • this season’s selling. They come in Ginghams, Chain- linencS', a great range OJ Sizes to SC- F* F* fcf" brays. Linenes, Cotton Whipcords and other vari-Nk I /|| 7 . 7 All ] r 1 'i' ous cotton fabrics. All sizes. They actually sol<le]ll / ted jTOm. /ill HCW and fresh. 1 OmOTTOW, elelLj ; from $2.50 to $5;00. Now ~ ~ ~~ fi Remodeling Sale of Dressesl k s S s s , t e w " f ioolen Skirts ' $1,981 f All Linen and Ratine Dresses that were Co qc ——————— $19.75, now <pO.7t) This is an odd lot of fine Woolen Skirts, about 2(H) all told. Thev come in black, navy and colors. Various models to d All Party Gowns and Dancing Frocks that tsp CA select from. It’s the Grand (’lean-l’p Sale of the season’s nL I ||V sold from $25.00 to $40.00, nowaccumulation. They sold from $3.95 to $6.50 In this Great All Linen Dresses, White and Colors that e i jft S,t ' e ’ * $ I sM fm ,., $7.50 to SIO.OO, now Whits , Serg( , $2 49 Choice of All Batiste and Zephyr Tissue QX Z Dresses that sold I roni $ t .50 to SIO.OO mr itc ii r /a nr An mi tc _ S Choice of All Pongee and Rajah Silk Dressesajj no SALE MOTOR COATS SUITS that sold from $12.50 to slo.oo, now Every Automobjle Coat ln the store now greatty reduced J Choice of any Wash Suit in the / Choice of All White Lingerie Dresses that qc $25.00 MOTOR COATS NOW $8.95 store, coming in Embroidered sold from SIO.OO to $15.00, now Linen, Terry Cloth. Piques and Xk ; Splendid models in gray and navy blue Silk Xatnral Linens that from - u« C j MOTOt com 41 1 ‘"’m b d Choice of All White Pique Dresses that sold (T Tft ® Tle lot Motor Coats in tan motor cloth Eight of those very new Novelty a' $5 00 now ipZ.Zz with large nickel buttons and turn-back cliffs Outing Suits left. Mannish tai A and Regulation Automobile j.- , n lored Coats of navy- serge and Choice of All Natural Linen Dresses collar, now s—o white serge^ skirts. $695 / sold at $5.00, now “ oeTl ° W -O Zl // K/Choice of any of those $6.50 V Choice of All Voile and Zephyr dff o white P " |UP Xorfo,k Sni,s - Dresses, were $5.00, now CfTT Both Ladies’ and Misses' vJrt 14 and 16 only. $298 Choice of All White Serge Dresses and Navy ~ ? ——— / Blue Serge Dresses, also a few nr $5 to $6.50 Silk Petticoats NOW $2.98 / I Serges that sold from $12.50 to $19.50, now „„ , . M ®° d M e E . r 6 _ RE H AT HOSIERY V * LUES - I C ° Taffetas and Messahnes—black and colors. Ladie Sp joc Hose now 39 c pa;r j 1 Choice of All Middy Serge Dresses that solder nA Also 801116 very , pretty ligllt colors in Wash Ladies’ 59c Hose, now 29c pair I 4 ut *!()()(> now tbXvV Silks - Positively were Ladies’ 25c Hose, now 19c pair dt SIO.OO, non w»vv S SQO to $ 6 50 nQw $2.98 Lilie’™* 0 ” ar ’ B aek G ‘ uze and Silk J Southern Suit & Skirt Co. L & Atlanta’s Exclusive Women's Apparel Store, 43-45 Whitehall Reductions ?v, lar ie®®. jl | L= .... —J) THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN ANT) NEWS. THURSDAY. AUGUST 15, 1912. A., B. & A. CHANGES LOOKED FOR IN BRUNSWICK SEPT. 1 BRUNSWICK. GA.. Aug. 15.—While no official announcement has yet been made from headquarters, It is expectftl a number of changes in the officials of the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic at the south end terminals will be made within a few days, following the general shakeup of the road in Atlan ta. According to reports, two or three of the officials of the terminals in this city will leave the line on September 1. while other changes of more than usual interest in the personnel of the local force are expected. NEGROES ATTACK WHITE WOMAN WAYCROSS. GA.. Aug. 15.—Two ne gro women are in Jail on the charge of attacking Mrs. John Carbo, a white woman. No hearing has been arranged as yet. It is said that the trouble started over some trivial misunder standing. Mrs. Carbo swore out the warrant on which the negroes were ar rested. 8,000 MINERS MARCH ON CAPITOL TO SEEK HELP OF GOVERNOR CHARLESTON. W. VA« Aug. 15 The most remarkable industrial spec tacle ever seen in this state was pre sented today when eight thousand striking miners marched into this city, many of them carrying rifles which they stacked on t"he state house lawn, and then appealed tA Governor Glass cock to compel the coal operators to disarm their mine guards. Four companies of the national guard left the strike district today, leaving fourteen companies still on guard. The appeal to all the coal miners # ln the state to join the strike in sympathy with the protest of the Paint Creek miners against the guard system is bearing fruit, two thousand miners hav ing gone out in two days. WOMAN DIES IN THE TOWER. Mrs. Sallie Cooksey, who for a week has been under examination in the Tower to determine her mental status died in prison today. The body was taken to Harry Poole's chapel. SECOND REGIMENT SHOOTS AT HOLTON RANGE SEPT. 12 MACON. GA., Aug. 15. — The state ri fle shoot having been called off this year because of lack of funds, the Sec ond Georgia regiment, which expected to entertain the Georgia riflemen here, has made arrangements for a regimen tal shoot at Holton on September 12 and 13. Companies from Americus, Al bany. Forsyth, Jackson. Griffin, Mil ledgeville, Savannah ano Macon will participate. It is expected that fully 300 marksmen will take part in the shoot, camping on the range for the time they are here. MARION COUNTY PROTESTS. COLUMBUS, GA.. Aug. 15.—The Democratic executive committee of Marlon county at its last meeting en tered a vigorous protest against the resolution adopted by the Twenty fourth senatorial executive committee in calling for a district pripiary to nominate candidates for state senator instead of the county naming the nom inee. MUSCOGEE TAX RATE HIGHER. COLUMBUS. GA.. Aug. 15.—The commissioners of Muscogee county at their August meeting fixed the tax rate of Muscogee at four mills, a raise of one mill over 1911. This makes a rate of nine mills for state and county tax. The commissioners assign as their rea son the decrease in tax returns of more than $1,000,000 and the increase In the amount of road work that is being done. SIOO Reward. 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You’ll look bet ter. feet better and live longer. The fear of the usual torture in the dentist’s chair causes many people to procrastinate; but that is no longer necessary. The Atlanta Dental Parlors, with the latest scientific equipment, are now performing dental operations PAIN- Highest class of work. Very low prices. These parlors are located at the cor ner of Peachtree and Decatur streets, entrance 19 1-2 Peachtree. Dr. C. A. Constantine is manager. EXQUISITE WEDDING BOUQUETS AND DECORATIONS. ATLANTA FLORAL CO., Call Main 1180. "Hines" Invisible Tri- j Focal Lenses Give perfect vision for the dts- J tant, for the intermediate as well J as for reading. There is no lost I vision as in bifocals. This lens I is made in one solid piece, with j three distinct focal powers, and Is considered from a scientific ' and mechanical standpoint to be S one of the greatest achievements j in the Optical industry. They ■ are made, sold and fitted only by us and can not be bought else where. HINES OPTICAL COMPANY 91 Peachtree St. Eetween Montgomery and Alcazar Theaters Wilton Jellico Coal $4.50 PER TON I t Place Your Order Before Advance JELLICO COAL CO. i 82 Peachtree St. Both Phones 3668 u_—_J Annual Mountain Excursion SOUTHERN RAILWAY Saturday, August 17 $6.00 Asheville, N. C. $6.00 Lake Toxaway, N. C. $6.00 Hendersonville, N. C. $6.00 Hot Springs, N. C. $6.00 Tate Springs, Tenn. $6.50 Bristol, Tenn. Final limit September 1. Three trains to Asheville. Morning i Noon Night. 8:00 a. m. 111:15 a. m. 9:45 p. m. MAKE RESERVATION NOW. Stricture THERE Is too much rough work, cut -1 ting and gouging in handling cases of stricture Mv appears of experience with B diseases of men, chronic dlaesees, nervous disorders, have shown me, among other things that many cases of stricture may be cured with less harsh treatment than they gener ally receive Intelll gent, careful and scientific treatment by a physician of ixperience cores without pain. Th, fake vtolet ray treatment eimply separates the pa tient from hismon ey. I have found, OR. WM. M. BAIRD too, that many Brown-Randolph Bldg.cases of supposed Atlanta, Ga. stricture are only an Infiltrsied condition of the urethra and sot true strictures My office hours a r s 8 to 7 Sundays and holidays, 1# to 1. My monog apbs are free b< mail In pitot as&lsd wrapper. Examination fraa.