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: TTTE ATLANTA (TEOROTAN AND NEWS. In compliment to Mr? Edgeworth I^ampkin and Miss Mattie Wilson Du Bose, of Athens, who are the truest* of Mrs. Hughes Spalding, Mrs. William Schroder gave an informal bridge party at the Piedmont Flub Tuesday afternoon The card tables were placed on the eastern porch. where the fragrant flowers from the boxes served as suf ficient decoration. The first prize was a piece of lingerie and to the guests of honor were presented silk stockings. Mrs. Schroder was gowned In pale Wue crepe with a deep sash of black moire and a picture hat of white adorned with plumes. The guests were Mrs. Hughes Spalding. Mrs. Edgeworth Lampkin, Mis* Mattie Wilson DuBose, Mrs. Arthur GalJogly. Mrs. James Richard Gray, Jr.. Miss Ellen Meeks and Mrs. Philip Alston. Birthday Party. Master Joseph E. Brown entertained e party of eighteen little folks Mon day afternoon at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Brown, in Piedmont avenue, in celebration of his fifth birthday. Appropriate favors were given to each child and for the guessing con test there were prizes, which were won by little Louise Gay and Lau ra nte Gay. Mrs. Brown Hostess. Mr* Elijah Brown gave a matinee party at the Forsyth Tuesday after noon for Mrs, Thompson, of Newnan, the guest of Mrs. Frank Hughes, and for Mrs. Frank Robby, of Mflledge- ville, the guest of Mrs. Lester Shivers. The party included Mrs Thompson. Mrs. Frank Hughes, Mrs. Frank Rob- by. Mrs Lester Shivers and Miss Marian Hollinshead and her guest, Miss Lawrence, of Milledgevilie. Mrs. Austin Hostess. Mrs. James W. Austin will enter tain at luncheon Thursday at her home in Third street for her guest. Mrs. W. B. Fender, of Valdosta, and for Mrs. Hughes Spalding’s guests, Miss Mattie Wilson DuBose and Mrs. Edgeworth Lampkin. of Athens Invited for luncheon will he Mrs. Hughes Spalding. Mrs. Edge worth Lampkin, Mrs Fender. Mrs. Hinton Baker of Augusta. Mrs. Clarence Bios, ser and Miss Mattie Wilson DuBose. To Miss Erwin. Mies Evelyn Arnold was hostess at a morning bridge party recently in compliment to Miss Rue Erwin, of West Point. Bridge was played in the living room and on the porch, which were attractively decorated with vases of garden flowers. Tne prize for top score was a pair of sfik hose, won by Miss Miriam Comer, and the consolation prize con sisted of a nice book, which was won by Miss Ruth Erwin. The guest of honor was present**.! with two hand-embroidered handker chiefs. The guests included Miss Miriam Comer. Miss Ethel Power, Miss Hel en Stewart, Miss Frances Dow man. Miss Tvouise King. Miss Estelle Jones, Miss Margarite Gause, Miss Marga ret Rosser, Miss Esther Holleyman, Miss Margaret Olson. Miss Ruth Er win. Miss Emma Lowry Freeman an-1 her guest. Miss Annie Laurie Eason. Miss Leslie Weather and her guest, Miss Nellie Boyce. Dinner for Visitors. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. R. Allan will entertain at dinner at the Capital City Country Club Thursday evening for their guests, Miss Dorothy Robbins, of Birmingham. Miss Margaret Bransford, of Nashville, and for Dr. and Mrs. Charles Dowman. of Bir mingham. Their guests will include Misses Nellie Kiser Stewart, Clifford West, Lillian Logan, Carolyn King, Dorothy Robbins. Margaret Brans- ford, Dr. and Mrs. Dowman. Mr. and V Mrs. Julian Prade. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rushton. Messrs. Charles Mont gomery. Winter Alfriend. Ben Dan iel. Boyce Worthey, Fred Hoyt and Dr. C. V. Pierson. Mrs. Allan’s Tea. Mrs. J. P. B. Allan entertained at 5 o'clock tea Tuesday afternoon for her guests. Miss Dorothy Robbins, of Bir mingham: Miss Margaret Bransford. of Nashville, and for Miss Margaret Buckner, of Roanoke, who is visiting Miss Helen Jones. The house was decorated with yel low flowers, except in the dining room, where pink gladioli and asters graced the tea table. Mrs. Allan was assisted in enter taining by Mrs. Julian Prude. Mrs. Charles Dowman, Mrs. Victor R. Smith, Mrs. W, W. Rushton. Mrs. W. C. Warfield, Mrs. W. 1. Maddox, Misses Clifford West. Louise Scar borough, of Columbus, who is visit ing Fay Dobbs; Jeannette Lowndes. Louise Riley. Lenora Maddox. Helen Jones, Nellie Kiser Stewart and Mar garet Ashford. Mrs. Allan was gowned in white crepe de ehine Miss Robbins wore blue safin draped in pink and hi i-‘ brtx'aded chiffon, and Miss Bransford was lovely in pink satin and lace. Ellington- Cantrell. Miss Gertrude Ellington, eldest daughter of Horace M. Ellington, ed itor of The Ellijay Courier, was mar ried Monday at the Ellington home in Ellijay to Professor J. W. Cantrell, of Young Harris College. Dr. J. A. Sharp, of Young Harris, performed the ceremony. The bride and bride groom left immediately for the North For Miss Rudasill. Mrs. Thomas C. West brook was hostess at a hearts-dice party at her home Friday evening in compliment to her sister. Miss Inez Rudasill, who is visiting here. Prizes were won oy Miss Affa Tabor and Mr. Smith Rudasill. Mrs. Westbrooke was as sisted in entertaining by Mrs. J. F Westhrooke and Mrs. tf. M. Burberry. Those present were Misses Inez Ru~ dasill, Nannie Lewis, Grace Lanford, Elmer Westhrooke, Iana Bauknlght. Affa Tabor. Lucile Taylor of Decatur, Ala., Mabel Teale, Mr Wilbur Tabor. Mr. Sanford. Mr. Wade. Mr. Shelton Stevenson. Mr. Paul Harrison. Mr Smith Rudasill. Mr. Grady Goodo. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Westhrooke. Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. and Mrs. S. M. Burberry. Miss Hooten Hostess. Miss Sarah Hooten entertained at a “conversation” party Monday evening for her guests. Miss Rozzle Lee. of Concord; Miss Annie Hooten. of S-- noia; Miss Ida Tartley, of McDon ough, and Miss Luckye Harper, of Jonesboro. Cut flowers and ferns decorated th house. Miss Hooten was assisted in enter taining by Miss Viola Slaughter, of Jackson, Ga. Fifty guests were pres ent. Tuesday evening there will he a box party for Miss Hooten’s visitors at the Forsyth Theater, and Thurs day evening a straw ride. House Party. Misses Jennielu Lindsey, Gladys Catchings. Nell Parks, Messrs. Clar ence Hill. Clarence Balyeau and SI , i i tint’ II III, ' uurmc I>ni,rnau mi’l mond Trowbridge will leave Friday morning to Join the house party near Tnxaway which Mr. 'Prow bride’s sis ters are giving. They will be away two weeks. SHIP CUT IN TWO IN CRASH. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, July 29.— The steamer Lady of Gaspe was cut In tW’o by the steamer Queen of Cor dova near Capo DeLa Madeline. The steamer Quebec, summoned by wire less, rescued all the passengers. DEEP CRACKS 1 JOINTS OfToes and Fingers, Hands So Bad Had to Sleep With Gloves On. Suffered Agony. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Completely Cured. PERSONALS P. O. Box 378, El Paso. Texas. —“My trouble began December. 1911. It com menced on me by causing a scurf-like skin and my toe joints, finger Joints and lips commenced to crack and split open. My finger cracks would bleed all day long, the cracks were very deep and ray thumbs seemed to bo cracked to the bone. My hands were so had that I had to sleep with gloves on. The cracks in my lips would bleed often during the day and I used to put adhesive plaster aeross them to try to keep them closed My toes would bleed and 1 would find blood in iny socks when the day s work was done. The skin around the cracks was red and Inflamed. 1 wore shoes one site too large on account of my feet being so sore I used to become frantic with pain at times. My hands and feet used to smart. “I suffered agony for four months. I saw the advertisement- of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and as a last resort I answered and got samples immediately. After trying them one night the next morning 1 found relief. 1 went to town and got some Cirti- cura Soap and Ointment. From the time I commenced with the Cuticura Soap and Ointment until completely cured was just nineteen days." (Signed^ Jack Harrison, Nor. 19. 1912. Cuticura Soap 26c. and Cuticura Ointment 60c. are sold throughout the world. A single set is often sufficient. Liberal sample of each mailed free, wit h 32-p. Skin Book. Address post-card “Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston. SdFMen who shave and shampoo with Cu- ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp. Miss Albert,! Perkin* ha* returned home from a trip to Chkago. I>r. and Mrs Eugene D. Elder are traveling in Canada and the Great Lake region. Mrs. Bleckley Johnson, of Savan nah. is the guest of Mrs. Mark John son in Inman Park. Mr. Sanford Rust, of New Orleans, is spending several weeks with ids parents. Captain and Mrs. I. S. Rust. Mrs. J. E. Wilhelm and Miss Dor othy Wilhelm are at the Oceanic Ho tel at Wriglftsvllle Beach. They will remain then about two weeks. Misses Ellen and Hattie Deans have gone on a trip to Spartanburg, Columbia and Charleston, S. C., to be the guests of friends for several weeks. Mrs Robert L. Smith and Miss Eu genia Smith, of Macon, are guests of Mrs. M. A. Lindsey. Miss M. A. Lind sey will accompany them to Macon on their return. Mrs. J. A. Fischer, Misses Ida May and Anna Belle Fischer. Mrs. Eliza beth Christian of Hazlehurst. Mrs. W. B. Tyler of.Millen form a party for a stay of two weeks at Tybee Beach. Mrs. W, B Fender and two children are visiting Mrs. Fender's .sister. Mrs. James W Austin, on Third street. Later they will go to the mountains of North Carolina for the remainder of the summer. Mrs. Roland Alston and her uncle, Mr. C. L. Hutcheson, of Chattanooga, are spending the week at Virginia Reach. From there they will go to New York, Nova Scotia and New foundland. Mr. and Mrs. William Schroder will leave Atlanta Monday for New York and Atlantic City, to b* away two weeks. Little Ml.«s Schroder will be the guest of her grandmother. Mrs. J. j. Spalding, during her parents’ ab- Promises Punishment of Dixon’s Assailants and Release of Two Americans. W.& A. Committee to Visit Chattanooga The Western and Atlantic Committee of the House has decided to make the annual inspection trip to Chattanfloga on Friday of next week. It is expect ed that the Senate Committee will join them. By reason of the interest in the tax measures coming up this week the trip was delayed till near the dose of the session. No action has as yet been taken on ihe selection of a State agent for the Western and Atlantic railroad. Atlantic Liner Sets Long Course Record NEW YORK, July 29.—The steamer Kronprinzessin (Jecelie, which arrived to-day from Bremen and other ports, made a record run of five days, four teen hours and twenty-four minutes over the long course. The vessel main tained an average speed of 23.40 knots. Her best day's run was 603 miles. This is the fastest time and best aver age speed made by any westbound Ger* man steamer over this route. Clear weather prevailed throughout the voy age. Special Cable to The Georgian. MEXICO CITY, July 29.—Spurred by President Wilson’s demand for the punishment of the men who shot United States Immigration Agent Charles B. Dixon at Juarez, and the release of two other American pris oners, President Huerta to-day or dered an investigation of the case. President Wilson’s peremptory de mand, presented to the Huerta Gov ernment by Nelson O’Shaughnessy, American Charge d’Affaires. demand ed the immediate courtmartial and punishment of the Federal officers who shot Dixon, and the immediate release of McDonald and Bissell, United States citizens, who were con demned to death by Pasqual Orozco. Huerta promised the release of the two prisoners and the punishment of those who shot Dixon. Dixon is now undergoing treatment in an El Paso hospital. After O’Shaughnessy had left the President, Huerta called in his Foreign Minister and ordered him to comply with the demands of Presi dent Wilson. A most energetic cam paign is now in progress at Juarez, according to word received to-day. American residents are delighted with the firm stand taken by Presi dent Wilson and express the belief that if such a step h*4d been taken long ago the present revolution would not have been started and Mexico would have been completely pacified. White House to-day. believes media tion in some form is the logical solu tion of the Mexican tangle. Notwithstanding expert opinion that mediation should not be considered and the views of Ambassador Wilson, who yesterday informed him that In his opinion conciliation of this kind should not be attempted, the Presi dent is determined. It Ip said, to try mediation, first, either through a con ciliating commission or by direct ap peal to the warrng factions in Mexico Foreigners in Mexico City Await Next Move in Fear. MEXICO CITY, July 28.—That Americans and other foreigners are in danger If the United States fails to recognize the Huerta administration in Mexico, is the opinion prevailing here. While high Government officials decline to discuss the Impending crisis. Minister of Gubernaclon Ur- rutla. who is generally regarded as the mouthpiece of the Huerta Gov ernment. has been predicting that President Wilson will recognize the administration by to-morrow. It is believed the conflicting views of Ambassador Wilson and the "test- dent presage the announcement of the plan for mediation by the United States. The plan will not be.accepted by Huerta, according to Government officials, as interference by the United States is unwelcome. Disquieting rumors are being circu lated freely. All foreigners are anx iously awaiting the first move by President Wilson. Aviator’s Bomb Sinks Mexican Ship; Others Flee. NOGAI.ES, ARIZ.. July 29.— Mexl can Federal gunboats being used in the shelling of Guaymas withdrew from their positions in the harbor to day following the sinking of the gun boat Tampico. Aviator Masson tried three times to throw bombs from his aeroplane before he struck the gunboat and sent her to the bottom of the harbor. Envoy Called Before Senate Committee. WASHINGTON. July 29.—Ambas sador Wilson will appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday morning c.t 10:30 o’clock, to discuss with that body the situa tion in Mexico. At a meeting to-day the committee authorized Chairman Bacon to request the State Department to direct the Ambassador to appear before the committee. Slays Husband Who Didn’t Support Her SHREVEPORT, LA., July 29—Mrs. N. B. Leopard to-day declared she killed her husband because he would not support her. She fired the shot that killed Leop ard in the presence of her four chil dren. President Thinks Mediation Is Solution. WASHINGTON. July 29.—No Cabi net meeting was held to-day. This gave President Wilson time to study the reports and recommendations on the Mexican situation submitted to him by Ambassador Henry Lane Wil son. The President, it was said at the BALTIMORE, MD. $20.85 Round Trip $20.85 Tickets on sale August 1, 2 and 3. Return limit Au gust 15. Through electric lighted steel sleeping cars. Dining cars on most con venient schedules. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. EXCURSIONS Two grot* tours East and West •pedal trains, exclusive ships, all ex pense paid, boat holds. On August 9 (southern Merchants' Tour (free to merchants) visiting Cincinnati. In- , dianapolis. Chicago. Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. An eight-day ex- ip for only $4® 75 (ticket j days). August 16. Our lie otrc.se tour of Cln- pense-pald trl] good for thirt: great 6.000-ml cjnnati. Detroit, Buffalo Niagara Falls, Great Gorge, Toronto. Thou sand Islands, Montreal, Boston, New York. Philadelphia. Atlantic City, Washington. Baltimore and Savan nah. with steamer trips on lakes, river and ocean An eighteen-day expense-paid trip for only $88 85 (tickets good for thirty days, with stop-overs). Special trains on both tours leave Atlanta. Birmingham. Chattanooga and Knoxville. Limited and neleot party Special cars for ladles alone Writs today for reser vation and full particulars J F Mc Farland. Agt . Box 1634. Atlanta, Ga DINING CARS Mi WITH A’LA CARTE SERVICE CINCINNATI & LOUISVILLE Southern Suit & Skirt Co.—Atlanta, New York—Southern Suit & Skirt Co. To=morrow"-fireater Crowds Than Ever Will Attend This Remarkable Clearance Sale Summer Dresses For QUICK DISPOSAL we’ve grouped all $10 to $12.50 Dresses, and will sell them TO-MORROW at ONE LITTLE PRICE Read the following list of fine materials, and THINK what this sale means to YOU Lovely Striped and Figured Voiles and (’ropes, tine Ratines, French Linens, Linen Crash, White Lingeries and a beautiful as sortment. of elegant Silk Foulards and Messa- lines ALL in the VERY LATEST STYLES. We’ve said good-bye to these Dresses they are yours TO-MORROW for choice $3.50. Choice $3.50 Clearance Ratine and In the latest smart, one-button cutaway, pointed back styles, of beautiful Ratine and Rep in all the wanted shades the sale you’ve been waiting for J $6.00 Values, Choice $3.95 Rep Coats Choice $3.95 Final Clearance All Ratineand Linen Suits The prices were up to $22.50, and the styles are the latest and finest of the season. There are just 38 of these beautiful suits left, and they go to-morrow at choice $6.95 Southern Suit&SkirtCo. "Atlanta’s Exclusive Women’s Apparel Store’—43-45 Whitehall Street Report Hoke Smith Backed Negro U, S. Official Is False The Georgian Monday printed a press dispatch from Washington which stated that Senator Hoke Smith had called on President Wilson to urge him to stand by his appointment of A. E. Patterson, a negro, to be Register of the Treasury. Being in doubt as to the accuracy of the dispatch. The Georgian wired Sen ator Smith for an expression of his attitude on the negro’s appointment. Tuesday morning Senator Smith wired as follows: Washington, D. C., July 28. The Georgian, Atlanta: The report is utterly false. I told the President I would oppose the confirmation and endeavor to defeat the appointment. HOKE SMITH. I.W.W. Protest Buried By President’s Aide WASHINGTON, July 29.—The pro tect from the Industrial Workers of the World against what they termed the “incendiary tactics” of Secretary of the Navy Daniels at Seattle, about ten days ago. reached the White House to-day. Receipt of the protest was acknowl edged by Joseph Tumulty, secretary to the President, who placed the pa per in a pigeonhole without bringing it to the attention of the President. Tbe Kind You Have Always Bought has borne the signa ture of Clias. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his aersonal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one • ■ • erfei me m to deceive you in this. Counterfeits, Imitations and •* .Tust-as-good” are but Experiments, and endanger the health of Children—Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Onstoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Para-' goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates th* Stomach and Bowels, giving heaithy and natural sleep. The Children’s Panacea—The Mother’s Friend, The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. Town of 200 To Be Sold Under Hammer SUNBURY, PA., July 29.—Pixinos, a town of 200 population, owned by J. Warner Mifflin, a brick manufac turer. 1» to be sold at auction. Only two properties in the town are not owned by Mifflin. Bankruptcy is the cause of the sale. THREE DIE IN QUICKSANDS. MONROE, LA., July 29.—The bod ies of Olga Yearwood, 12; Mary Downing, 14, and Rosa Lee Murphy, 14, were recovered to-day. They were wading when quicksand gave way beneath them. TM* cyntaur oo..wrr. tt Murray strict, New YORK city. THE SCENIC WAY WITH DINING CARS Use Georgian Want Ads Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. There Is Something Compelling About the New Suits A charm that is irresistible in their rich, new color tones, their beautiful materials—the inimitable smartness of line and fashion. Everyone Is Talking About Them and we have never before at this season had so many early hall Suits go out of the house—which is further proof of their appealing style. Good-Bye Fluffy Ruffles is the erv as women see themselves reflected in the tall mirrors and catch the true beeomingness and real elegance in these smart suits and if they are going away or if staying at home the question of certain ap parel needs is answered in a suit. The materials are especially pleasing—all, or nearly all, are rough weaves, basket cloths, eponges, brocade effects; also many combined fab rics are used. For instance: j An elegant Suit of rich coloring and material has a coat of matelasse in bur gundy color with skirt of plaid storm serge in burgundy and blue. Long cutaway coat, draped skirt, button-trimmed. This suit is only $25. The coats are much longer than last season, and are in cutaway style; some taper to a decided point in back. Among the leading shades are: Browns—from light, leather tones through to very rich mahogany. Red tones are good, too—very dark, shading into wines and mulberry. Blues, of course, are in favor and many new shades are shown. t From $15 to $65 —the prices run; and there are suits for all tastes, all occasions, from the perfectly plain tailored model—to the very elegant, fur-trimmed, two-piece costume. We want you to see the display here now—for whether you wish to buy a suit or not, at present, you will be interested in this show of coming fashions. Women’s Dress Salons, Fourth Floor. Nemo Corsets for All Slender or Stout $2 to $10 The woman who is eager to reduce her hips will find a model for this vital purpose—priced at only $3—this is a recent Nemo invention. And the models that reduce and support the abdomen are already world-famous. • Corset Shop, Third Floor. Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co.