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I i THK ATI ANTA GEORGIA NT AND NEWS. n 'avers Thinks Man Can Be Only Wondering Spectator of Ever- Changing Feminine Styles. "The /lucstlon of woman’* <irf*s t* a delicate subject. I can’t say what I would do to prevent Indecoroua and Immodest garb until my attention Is called to such a case." This was the manner In which Chief Beavers avoided committing himself Friday In respect to the pol icy In several other cities which has resulted In the arrest and lining of women who have appeared on the streets in gowns too daring. The Chief would talk about wom an’s dress In a general way. yes; but when It came to setting the line be tween modesty and Immodesty or to divulging what he would do If the limit were overstepped, he was silent. Chief Beavers Is a firm believer In the theory that the history of wom an’s dress forms a cycle that re volves every hundred years or so. He would not be surprised If, in due time, the fair sex reverted to the hoop skirt with Its picturesque accessories. Neither would It astound him to see the Roman style of dress In vogue again. Man ran do nothing except In the role of an Innocent and wondering spectator. His attitude, the ( hlef thinks, must be strictly noutral. If the fad for X-ray garments and such like begins to hark back to the days in the Garden of Eden, then It be comes a matter for official comment for the protection of the community s morals, but the Chief lloes not think the styles have developed—or revert ed—to this extent. Judge Doesn’t Think X-ray Dress Immoral. KANSAS GITY. Sept. 5.—"There is nothing immoral In the slit skirt and X-ray gown, or any other present form of women’s attire," declared Judge Ralph I^atshaw, of the Crimi nal Court here, wh'-n asked for his opinion by persons furthering a cam paign agalnot extreme styles in dress. Holds Tenant's Baby, Until Rent Is Paid » M NC1NNATI, Sept. 5—Mrs. Walter i» ker complained in court here that • i ha by had been seized by Mrs. Mar- ij'oi Wilson to be held until she could y her rent. Mrs. Meeker s husband Is 111 and out i work. The child was placed In an i plumage. Jersey Patrolman With Wonderful Tenor Voice Becomes Protege of Schumann-Heink. PATERSON. N. J.. Sept. IS.—Ed- ward J. McNamara, who is known In this section ns "Paterson’s opera- •dnglng policeman," will tour the 1’nited States In 1914 with Mine. Ernestine Schumann-Heink. the fa mous contralto, according to an an nouncement confirmed by the diva at her country place at Singac, near Caldwell. Mme. Schumann-Heink first heard of McNamara last spring when she read of the preparations for the four- day musical festival at the Paterson armory. She was Interested in what was said of McNamara, hl*« voice and his refusal to leave the police force for the musical world unless he could be assured of a salary large enough lo permit him to continue to take care cf his aged parents. She decided hear him. His .powerful tenor voice charmed Schumann-Heink and she compli mented him. , A few days ago the policeman was summoned by the diva to her Singac country home. She had him sing for her again. Then she made him an offer to tour the country with her next year, which he accepted. "He Is such a nice boy,” Schu- mann-Helnk said of McNamara, who is now 34. "He has a wonderful voice and I am sure will make a success of the tour. Of course, he will he called upon to study, but he Is earnest and I am confident he will be all right.” Thos. Tumulty Gets $3,500 Customs Job WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.—Thomas Tumulty, brother <V (oseph Tumulty, secretary to Presldtfit Wilson, has been appointed special assistant in the customs service in New York at a salary of $3,500 per year. WIFE OF GADSDEN DOCTOR DIES FORSYTH.—After an Illness of several weeks, Mrs. Ella Smith Ed wards, wife of Dr. W. S. Edwards, of Gadsden. Ala., died at the home of her sister, Mrs. U. S. Willingham. Brutality Charged By Negro in Suit to Convict Camp Boss Charges of extreme brutality were preferred against Oscar Jones, whipping boss at the Bellwood con • vict camp, in a suit for damages by Henry Shivers, negro ex-convlJb Shivers alleges that Jones tore the skin and flesh on his back and limbs, and that his whole body was lac erated by a lash merely because he smoked a cigarette as he had seen other convicts do, and was not aware that he was breaking the camp rules. Shivers Is represented by the law firm of Maddox & Sims, and claims In his petition that his earning ca pacity, which prior to the beating was from $10 to $12 per week, has been reduced one-fourth. He asks damages commensurate with his in juries, averring that Jones is worth $10,000. U. C. V. Sponsors to Give Benefit Dance One of the most brilliant dances of the season will be given Tuesday by the maids of honor and sponsors of Camp No. 1776, United Confederate Veterans, at the Owls’ roof garden. The young women have decided t.o present a new uniform to every mem ber of the camp who is unable to buy one by next Memorial Day. It is to raise money for this purpose that the dance will be given. Mayor to Keep Work On Whitehall Going History shall not repeat Itself whjn Whitehall street is regraded from Mitchell to Brotherton streets, »f Mayor Woodward can prevent. He announces that delay such as made the work on Peacutree street an annoyance for months will not be tolerated on the new' undertaking. FRESH REVOLT IN SLATON RETURNS Unrest Over High Cost of Living Produced by New Tariff Men aces Little Republic. MOBILE, Sept. 5.—Unrest in Span ish Honduras Is expected to burs'. Into revolution soon, aay sea captains and travelers returning from Central America. The followers of General Pollcaypo Bonilla, taking advantage of the in dignation manifested in Honduras over the increased cost of living be cause of the new tariff which sudden ly went into effect, are said to belay ing their plans. General Lee Christmas, famous sol dier of fortune, who held a high Gov ernment position as commandante at Puerto Cortex* has resigned. Christ mas has purchased the property for merly occupied by the old Louisiana settler and turned it into a hotel, which Is a paying proposition. Many other Government officials and employees whose salaries have been cut about 50 per cent have re signed, and it is said the Government under Pre.-tdent Dertrana is hasten ing to tighten its lines of defense. LIGHTNING WRECKS CLOCK. FORSYTH.—During a thunder storm here lightning struck the courthouse, wrecking the town clock and doing other damage. Attended Governors’ Conference and Visited Wyoming Ranch in Three-Week Trip. Negress, Stabbed to Heart, Dies in Street Stabbed almost to the heart, Bes- | sie Greene, a negro woman, reeled | across the street and implored Ar thur Burgen, a negro, to remove the knife. He did. In half a minute she was dead. The stabbing occurred at Butler street and Forrest avenue Thursday night. The slayer is unidentified, but the victim accused a woman. 'trike Loss Drives Silk Man to Suicide PATERSON, Sept. 5.—Worry over losses sustained in the silk mill strike caused Bernard Blondeel, a silk man ufacturer, to take his life to-day. The suicide formerly was wealthy, but had nearly all his fortune swept away In the long strike. ENTERTAINS NEWSMEN. Following: a custom he established years ago in other cities, J, F. Let- ton. manager of the Hotel Ansley, Friday night will entertain represen tatives of Atlanta newspapers at a dinner. The Governor has been in vited. THE PLAYS THIS WEEK At the Lyric. No better attraction could have been selected by the management of the Lyric to open the regular theatrical sea son than charming little Emma Hunt ing. who has made so many friends in Atlanta during her several stock en gagements in the city. The present ve hicle, "The Circus Girl," is a splendid pla> with an interesting plot, well staged and delightfully acted, and Miss Bunting lias an opportunity that suits her talents perfectly. Miss Hunting’s engagement Is for a week only, termi nating with the Saturday night per formance. At the Bijou. Jewell Kelley and his supporting company are drawing splendid au diences this week to the Bijou. "The Man From the West" as a play is high er c’ass than most offerings of stock companies. It goes to show that the Jetvell Kelley company is quite capable of producing high-class plays as well as melodramas of the more sensational kind For next week the offerTVig will be the sensational comedy drama, "My Dixie Girl," a story of the Kentucky mountains with quaint characters and mountain feuds. The third week will open with the matinee Monday after noon as usual. Bible School Annex Dedication Sunday The new Bible school annex of the English Lutheran Church will be for mally dedicated Sunday at a conse cration service for the school and congregation. Among the speakers will be the Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, Jr., and Dr. C. E. Weltner, who has been assisting In the work. Bullfighter Saves $600,000 in 15 Years Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MADRID. Sept. 5.—Bombita, the champion bullfighter of Spain, has re tired after a career of fifteen years, during which time he has killed 3,000 bill’s and amassed a fortune of $600,000 Bombita is 34 years old. I was talking, one day, with the driver of a giant locomotive that helps draw the Wolver ine” from New York to Chicago. Bis face was tanned frrnn expo*- ure to the rushing winds that swept pas t the w i iwlow of hi s cab. Sooty streaks showed under his clear eyes, but in them was the twinkleof the joy of living. And as he smiled, clean, white, even teeth gleamed between his lips. He atniled because he was happy in his work—and his smileand his clean.Iteautiful teeth were pretty good evidence of a clean life. When Railroads and Police De partments, Armies and Navies of many Nations demand that ap plicants shall have good, sound teeth, it is convincing proof that you should take care of pour teeth. People who use Colgate's Rib bon Dent al Cream find that care of theteeth is notonlya profitable habit, but a very pleasant one. Ybu too should use COLGATE'S RIBBON OtNTAC. CREAM Night School at Georgia Tech Will Open September 17. Enrollment and Registration September 15 to 19 Inclusive Courses in Architecture, Mechanical Draw- i n k , Electrical Engineering, Woodwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Foundry Practice, Machine Shop, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, English. This Night School Is a Regular Department of Ga. Tech Contingent Fee $5 Per Term. TUITION FREE For further information write J. N. G. Neablt. *»ATCHT Suction $5 COME TO ME I ExamineYourTeethFree! I point with pride to the facd that hundreds of patients have been treated successful ly and satisfactorily by me since the opening of my Atlanta office some month* a go, amply demon strating that I do Dental Work Painlesaly and that my service is strictly MODERN and agreeable in every re- speot. I want to thank the people of Atlanta and ‘vicinity for their kind patronage so gen erously extended to me and I promise faithfully to give the best Dental Servloe for the least money. My prices are the lowest: Set of Teeth $5 Gold Fillings $1 up Platinum and Poroelsin Fillings . . 50c to $1 Gold Crowns and Bridge Work $3. $4. $5 Teeth without Pistes, $1 per tooth. Work guaranteed for 15 years. Terms, Don't worry; these are arranged to suit. Painless Extracting and cleaning FREE, where other work is being done. Appointments c*n be made by Phone 1298. DR. WHITLAW, PAINLESS DENTIST 73 1-2 WHITEHALL STREET. Opposite Vaudette Theater; Fourth Door South of J. M. High Store. Open Daily, 8 a. m. to 8 p. m.; Sundays 10 to 5. Lady Attendant. Ladies' Rest Room. Phone 1298. THE MENTER CO. — NEARLY 100 STORES COME RIGHT ALONG FOR YOUR FALL CLOTHES Get them right now—put them on—wear them -enjoy them- pay while you wear— a small sum each week. That’s the easy way—the right way—the Menter way. Your promise to pay is good enough for us. so don’t hesitate to come and get everything you want. Buying in enormous quantities explains our low prices. Come. You are welcome. MEN. WOMEN, CHILDREN Men’s $ 15 Rpmemhrr this, you can't beat this suit at the price any where. Suits $10 to $35 Ladies’/tjTs $ 18 Such value* a* this are what makes us thous- ancUof steady customers. Other SHits $15 to $35 Men's Fall Suits, Raincoats, $10 to $25 Ladies’ Long Fall Coats, 10 to 30 Fait 1913 Junior Suits, 12 to 18 Handsome Silk Dresses, 12 to 30 Silk. Waists, Walking Skirts. Dresses, Sweaters, Pet ticoats, Millinery, Shoes, Girls’ Coats, Boys' Suits. 711 Whitehall Street Second Door from I. M. High’s Buoyant In spirit and in health as a result of a few days of outdoor life on the ranch of Governor Carey :>f Wyoming, Governor John M. Slaton Friday morning faced a three weeks' accumulation of work. The Gov ernor, Mrs. Slaton and Colonel anJ Mrs. Paxon returned to Atlanta Thursday night at 10:15 o'clock. The Governors’ Conference, the Governor declared, was a huge suc cess and a royal welcome was ex tended to the varioua executives of the States. However, as royal as the reception was. the Governor added, it was not up to the standard set by the old-time Southerners. The most enjoyable part of the trip, according to the Governor, was the three days’ stay at Governor Carey s ranch near Cheyenne. Here the Gov ernor and members of the party cast aside completely the cares of State. Woman, 70, Eloping With Man, 42, Held DOVER, N. H., Sept. 5.—Mrs. Helen S. Abbott, 70, and Velasco Richmond, 42, who eloped from East Rochester, near here, were arrested upon their arrival here. Mrs. Abbott's children said that their mother had been enticed away. BANKRUPT SALE rwo Bay Horses and Delivery Wagon*. On Monday, September 8. at 11 a. m. I will offer for sale two fine bay horses ibout four and five years of age. re spectively, and two grocery del very wagons belonging to the estate of C. 8. Wyatt C. O. D: Company. Sale will take place in the office of TP. H. Adams. Ref eree In Bankruptcy, 513 Grant Building, at which time sealed bids will be re ceived and opened. Bids will be accept ed either separately or as a whole, and all tids subject to the confirmation of the Referee Terms cash. For Inspection of the said horses and wagons. Inquire of the undersigned, or J. M. Moore, 209 Whitehall street H. A. FERRIS. Trustee MOORE & POMEROY, HENRY NEWMAN, Attorneys for the Trustee. When You Invest 5 Cts In a Bottle of You get your money’s worth. It is wholesome, refreshing, appetizing, in vigorating. On sale at the Ball Game, Motordrome, Parks, Stands and Stores Made by the RED ROCK CO., Atlanta, Ga. lijah’s Miracle IS EXPLAINED IN Next Sunday’s American A Berlin student has figured it all out in a scholarly way that the fire with which the prophet confounded the priests of Baal was pro duced with the aid of pe troleum. And another puz zle, one of modern life, is tackled in the same issue by a distinguished astrologer who tells how to be guided by the stars in finding Getting down to the “practical” things of to-day, Lady Duff Gor don, the world-famous Lucille of London and Paris, will dis cuss the autumn novelties in dress of the French metropolis. Among them are the Nun’s Headdress AND THE Fuzzy Wuzzy Earrings which, with the very transparent gowns and the Eiffel Tower plumes, have stirred the fashiona bles abroad. Of course all the will appear as usual, coupled with interesting oddities of the every day doings of the people of the South. 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