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8 BLOUNT DIES ON B2ND BIRTHDAY End Comes Suddenly to Pio neer Deputy Sheriff—Had Lived Here 40 Years. After spending his sixty-second birthday at home with his family, "Mike” Blount, veteran of the sheriff’s office and for more than 40 years a resident of Atlanta, died suddenly Just before midnight at his home, 465 South Pryor street. His death came almost without warn, ing. Eor the past wo days he had complained of indigestion, and although he went home from the sheriff’s office yesterday at noon. It was from a de sire to spend his borthday at home. The attack came on shortly after 11 o’clock and Dr. S. A. Vlsanska was called In at once, but found that it was impossible to aid him. Although Michael Noy Blount spent the greater part of his life In Atlanta In the service of the Western and Atlantic railroad, he was best known through his connection with the sheriff's office He was made a deputy by ,1 J. Barnes ten years ago. When <’. W. Mangum took office Blount was retained as clerk. Hie quick knowledge of the work made him a valuable asset to the sheriff's Inside force. Funeral to be Tomorrow. He was born in Augusta, but spent ten years of his boyhood in Ireland. On his return to the i'nited States he set tled In Atlanta. Always prominent in fraternal circles, he was first president of the Atlanta lodge of the Ancient Or der of Hibernians, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Knights and the Royal Arcanum. He was also a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. He Is survived by his wife, three sons, Emmett, Gerald and John F.; two daughters, Mrs. L. C. Fuller and Mrs D. W. Bowie, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Murphy and Mrs Maggie Hayes, all of Atlanta. The funeral services will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Concep tion tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, the Rev. Father Kennedy in charge. Interment will be In Oakland cemetery. The following will act as pallbear ers, meeting at P. J. Bloomfield's chap el at 9:15 o'clock: Sheriff C. W. Man gum, Aldine Chambers, Colonel Walter R. Daley, J. J. Barnes, ex-sherlff; J. J. Callaghan, George Broadnax, deputy sheriff; J. J. Lynch and W. L. Haygood. RAILROAD LAWYER GETS SEATON SUPREME BENCH MONTGOMERY, ALA., Sept. 26. Governor O'Neal has appointed John B. Knox, of Anniston, associate Justice of the supreme court to succeed Justice R. T. Simpson, deceased. The appoint ment is contingent upon Mr. Knox’s acceptance. He is counsel for the Louisville and Nashville and the South, ern railway, 55 years of age, a native of Talladega and has never attended a college. He was president of the Ala bama constitutional convention in 1901. MARINES PREPARE TO SAIL FOR SAN DOMINGO PHILADELPHIA, Sept 2*l The United States transport Prairie, which sails with 750 marines nn board tomorrow’ noon for San Domingo, tn protect United States property during the revolution there, was the scene of activity today. When the Prairie sails she will have enough pro visions on board to feed 1.000 tnen for ninety days. Some uneasiness was felt 1n Washing ton today t>ecause no news had been received from Haiti or Santo Domingo for three days TENDERLOIN BOSSES QUARREL;ONE KILLED TERRE HAUTE. IND. Sept. -T.,— Frank “Battle Ax" Savage today shot and killed Harry Kiger, as a result of a political quarrel. Both were known as “bosses of the tenderloin district.'' Sav age said Kiger threatened to kill him. POLICE FORCE TOO SMALL. MACON, GA., Sept 26.—That the po lice force Is inadequate In size to prop erly patrol the streets of Macon was told city council in person by Chief of Police Chapman At least thirty more policemen are needed to walk the various heats. Macon's territory was Immensely enlarged two years ago by annexation, but the police force has remained the same size. What We Never Forget according to sclene<, are the things as sociated with our early home life, such as Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that mother or grandmother used to cure out- burns, boils, scalds, sores skin eruptions, cuts, sprains or bruises. Forty years of cures prove its merit. Unrivaled for piles, coms or cold sores. Only 25 cents at aJI druggists ••• (Advertisement 1 £'"■■■ Law Brotherg for Quality” A GENTLEMAN’S i SUIT FOR $25 Here’s what you’ve been looking for—a really high class, pure wool, perfect fitting, stylish Suit, made to your measure at a pop ular price. Suits at from $25 to $45. See our hand some new $25 Fall pat terns. I ffa 10 WHITEHALL ST. . See Our Window Display wa HENDRY HAS NOT YET CARRIED OUT THREAT TO HORSEWHIP JUDGE WAYCROSS, GA., Sept. 26.—James Hendry, who left Baxley, in Appling county, with the announced intention of horsewhipping Judge T. A. Parker, of the Waycross circuit, has not yet car ' rled out his threat. In fact, there is nothing more than a mere rumor that he has been near Waycross. Hendry is mad because Judge Parker sentenced him in Pierce superior court in Blackshear three or four years ago and since then he has never gotten over it. There are three others he wants to see, after which, he says, he will be ready to die. Hendry is wanted in Emanuel coun ty and a reward has been offered for his capture. He is believed to be in Pierce county now, but no direct trace of him has been obtained. SPECIAL DAYS SET APART FOR STATE FAIR AT MACON MACON. GA., Sept. 26.—The follow ing special days have been arranged for the Georgia State fair: Tuesday, October 15, opening day; October 16, Bibb county day; October 17, governor and legislative day; Octo ber 18, children’s day; October 19, col lege and traveling men’s day, featured by a football game between Tech and Mercer; October 21, farmers day; Oc tober 22, south Georgia day; October 23, automobile day: October 24, Greater Macon day; October 25, labor day. On October 22 a special train will be operated from Columbus, and on that day also the annual state convention of the Fertilizer Mixers association will be held. SLAYER OF ALABAMAN GETS 25 YEARS IN PENITENTIARY GADSDEN, ALA., Sept. 26.—Wiley Goforth, charged with the death of Nicholas Shentzen. was today found guilty in the second degree and sen tenced to 25 years In the penitentiary. The trial lasted six days, and tha Jury was out about 24 hours. Shentzen, -who was a German miner working at Al toona. was killed and robbed In July, 1911. Joe Saulsberry, one of the men implicated, was given a life sentence. HEARSE HIRED SO PARTY CAN BREAK SPEED LAWS NEW YORK. Sept. 26.—Ten North Bergenites, after picnicking, had to catch a Hoboken boat In a hurry. Knowing a fast motor car would be held, they rented a hearse automobile. They won. The police gave It the right of way. ’ ANOTHER WOMAN NOTARY. CARROLLTON, GA.. Sept. 26.—Judge R. W. Freeman has appointed Mrs. R. J. Gailbreath as the first woman notary public in Carroll county. Mrs. Gall breath Is the third woman notary in the state. How’s This? We offer On« Hundred Dollars Reward for nny case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, O. Wo, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable In nil business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by hts Arm. Warding, kinnan a martin. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally, noting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation I Advt.) That’s It Exactly! <A delighted customer made this remark here yesterday, when after a vain search all over town she found exactly the shade she wanted in Taupe button boots. It matters not if you are look ing for street boots, semi-dress boots, or the more dressy type, in satin, silk, velvet or suede, we have practically every wanted col or right in stock. In addition to carrying the largest stock of out-of-the-ordinary shades, materials, color combinations, lasts, etc., we handle the product of five of the largest and best manufacturers of women’s high-grade footwear in the country. You know by experience you can wear some makes of shoes and others you can not. It will pay you to look at our new fall models before making your selection. Large stock and va ried styles of Juvenile footwear also here, priced at a reasonable figure. J. P. ALLEN & CO. 51-53 Whitehall Street TTTE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1912. ALABAMA GOVERNOR UNDER FIRE IN FIGHT AGAINST TAX RAISE MONTGOMERY, ALA., Sept. 26.—A partial analysis of the disposition of Gov ernor O'Neal's contingent fund will be presented by a committee of business men at a mass meeting of Montgomery tax payers, to be held in this city tonight to protest against citations issued by the state tax commissioner, supported by’ the executive, raising property assessment in this county from 6 mills to 10 mills. The statement as to the governor's contingent fund promises to be a sensa tional feature of the program, and Is likely to develop into a personal attack on the chief executive. Members of the com mittee stated Wednesday that the fig ures have not been obtained for an at tack on the governor but to show the tax payers the extravagance of the state, but they are willing to let the chips fall where they may. ADOPTS COMMISSION SYSTEM. JACKSON, MISS., Sept. 26.—8 y a ma jority of more than 3 to 1 the voters of Jackson decided to abolish the aldermanic form of government and substitute the commission system, with three commis sioners In lieu of a mayor and eight al dermen. YDU’HE BILIOUS! YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS ARE INCTE-CMLTS Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, Indiges tion, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head aches come from a torpid liver and constipated bowels, which cause your stomach to become filled with undigest ed food, which sours and ferments like garbage In a swill barrel. That’s the first step to untold misery—indiges tion, foul gases, bad breath, yellow CANDY IO C6NF BOXES-ANY DRUG STORE • ALSO 25 & 50 CENT BOXES’ A Strong-Box For Valuables In our Safe Deposit Department you can have, at very slight cost, a box that will contain such valuable papers, etc., as you may wish to render absolutely secure. These boxes may be had in all sizes. The annual rental is based on size of box. It is well worth while to have your important documents perfectly protected against fire, bur glars and meddlers. Ask us about renting a space. Fourth National Bank MARCONI, INJURED IN AUTO CRASH, MENDS; NOT TO LOSE HIS EYE SPEZIA. ITALY, Sept. 26.—Gugliel mo Marconi, inventor of the wireless, who was Injured in an automobile col lision yesterday, was reported at the royal naval hospital today to be great ly improved. It was feared at first that Signor Marconi would go blind or at least lose the sight of his right eye, but after an examination by a specialist it is be lieved the sight will not be impaired unless unlooked-for complications de velop. The inventor’s right cheek was badly cut, and it was feared a splinter had penetrated the eye. At times his tem perature reached 100. and he suffered great pain, but he bore it with forti tude. Signor Marconi, accompanied by his wife, was returning from a trip to the Coltano wireless station when the ma chine collided with a motor car con taining seven women. Both cars were overturned, but the injuries to all but Marconi consisted only of bruises. skin, mental fears, everything that is horrible and nauseating. A Cascaret tonight will surely straighten you out by morning—a 10-cent box will keep your head clear, stomach sweet, liver and bowels regular and make you feel cheerful and bully for months. Don't forget your children —their lit tle insides need a good, gentle, cleans ing, too, occasionally. Eleven Cars of New Goods Received by Us This Week Our Sales Are Grow= During the Next 90 ing by Leaps and ffiajEßQ Days We Will Break Bounds. Every Week iMja 36ggjjl All Records in Ban Finds Big Increases gain Giving. Watch at All Our Stores. Rogers’ Ads. Note the specials quoted in this advertisement for Friday and Satui'dau selling and watch for Roger's’ bargains from day to day. We* will save Atlanta housewives thousands of dollars on pure foods between now and Christmas Special prices Friday and Saturday on new Canned Goods by the dozen and on Potatoes and Onions by the bushel. Extra Fancy Finest N. Y. State Finest Northern Yellow Yams APPLES Irish Potatoes 27c Peck 42c Peck 27c Peck Piedmont Hotel Brand Piedmont Hotel Brand Finest Sugar Corn Unequaled Soups Piedmont Hotel Brand Corn is the very Have you tried our Piedmont Hotel Brand finest, tender Maine Sugar Corn, packed right Soups’ They are delicious. Choice of To on the farm where grown and guaranteed to mato. Vegetable, Chicken. Green Pea, Cream please. Try a dozen cans. of Celery, Ox Tail or Bouillon. 15c PER CAN. ioc PER CAN. $1.20 PER DOZEN. 3 CANS FOR 25C (A saving of 60c if you buy by the dozen, (Ready to serve with the addition of hot you see). water) Supreme Brand or Silver Leaf »PURE HOG LARD SB® Friday and Saturday Only No. 10 Pail for $1.34 No. 10 Pails of Scoco for Only 99 Cents New Canned Fruits Evaporated Peaches New pack Canned Apples, choice ew crop f onc y California Evaporated quality; full pack No. 3 cans QU Peaches; special, per pound | New pack Georgia Pi e Peaches, Q 1911 pack choice California Evap- -T g ~ choice quality, full pack No. 3 cans VW orated Peaches; special, per pound... ■?C Best Tea Coffee Cocoa Our trade in Tea, Coffee and Cocoa is one of the most rapidly growing features of our bu>i ness. No wonder, when we sell Ridgway’s Teas, Rogers’ Fresh’ Roasted Coffees and best brands of Cocoas, including our new Herald brand. And not onH are these the finest qualities, but our prices mean big savings to the bluer. Ridgway’s Teas, three blends, as follows: Rogers’ Fresh Roasted Coffees, tour blends, Her Majesty’s Blend; 1-4 pound, 25c; 1-2 follows: pound, 50c; pound SI.OO Santos Blend, pound 25c Five O’Clock Blend; 1-4 pound, 18c; 1-2 Java Blend ’ pound 30c pound, 35c; pound 70c Regal Blend ’ pouud 35c . Royal Blend, pound 40c Capital Household Blend; 1-4 pound. 15e, 1-2 Herald Brand Oocoa . f „ u din , [asMl pound, 28c; pound 50c fruit jar; per pound 30c Grapes—Cantaloupes—- Celery Extra Hup California Tokay Grapes, per Another shipment of those fine Colorado pound 10c Cantaloupes—deliciously sweet and spicy. Basket of about 7 pounds ? ....55c Mik pink im.it. Large size, each 10c Extra fine California Malaga Grapes. Crate of 15 SI 40 Extra large, each 12 l-2c Basket of about 7 pounds 55c Crate of 12 $1.40 New York State Concord or Delaware Grapes. Extra large stalks of fine, crisp celery. basket of about o pounds 19c per stalk ' 8c Pink Salmon A New Syrup Toilet Paper More and more people are appre- ciating the great nutritive value of arrived—"Home-Spun Cane Special >-ale of L W. R R 1 Tanned Salmon—and also realizing at Y] 5, or P'.’ " the svru P ,llat takes the C:ep e Toilet Paper, a splendid the economy in its use. At our c ake. Its fine. Try it. Ity paper in full count regular price its cost is less than half that No. 2 1-2 tin 20c ePnt r °6 s at following prices Fn of beef and it is much more nourish- No. 5 tin aid Saturday; in e; \i tn a* *' ••••••••••••••.. . ouc About Suburban Deliveries Following are the schedules of our special Suburban Deliveries. Orders should be s™A t 0 £ e - , naraed V’,.’ nsnre pronipt delivery. Telephone connections at all stor. - For South Kirkwood delivery leaves 9 North Broad St.. Tuesdays and Fridavs at 11 a. m. • For East Atlanta delivery leaves 466 Woodward Ave. Wednesdays at 11 a. m. and Saturdays at. 1 p. m. For Federal Prison and Lakewood Heights delivery leaves 72 Whitehall St. Tu< s days and bndays at 9 a. m. For Waterworks delivery leaves 402 Luckie St. Wednesdays and Saturdays at !» H. in. For Evelyn Park and Center Hill delivery leaves 40 Marietta St. Fridavs at 11 r . m. < s ROGERS’ 36 STORES