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ATLANTA. GA. 3 THURSDAY. AUGUST 26, 1013. -THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN- i .. , AKERS RETIRES Posscs Pors » c STORM MARCONI POST Member of Inman, Akers & In man Closes His Desk Finally September 1. Next Wednesday, which is Sep tember 1, James S. Akers will pull down the top of his desk, put on his hat and go out to his home on Pied mont avenue or wherever he darn pleases, not caring a hat whether cot ton goes up or down or sideways. He will retire on that date from the an cient firm of Inman, Akers & In man, which will afterward be known as Inman, Howard & Inman, the name of Chessley B. Howard, who has long been a member of the firm, going on the office door on the top floor of the Atlanta National Bank Building. It is rather an Innovation in the old firm, this “retiring.” Lots of good men have grown up from office boy to a desk of their own in those offices, but none ever retired while life was in them Even some of the negro messenger boys have stuck there, once having started, until they have grown decrepit, but they are still on the payroll. But Mr. Akers, who ha« passed three-score and is Just at the time of life when a fellow begins to have the most fun, decided to get out and let other folks worry over the con traband situation, the boll weevil and the freaks of the market. He had made plenty of money, anyway, ami what was the use of working any longer? He was the last of the old regime. The firm of S. M. Inman began in 1876, and Mr. Akers was given a job there a year or two later. He climb ed so fast that when the concern changed into Sanders, Swann & Co. in 1896, he was one of the firm. Then in 1903 the name changed again, this time to Inman, Akere & Inman, and had grown into cne of the biggest f-otton businesres In the country, han dling millions of dollars in the active season with all the nonchalance of an average citizen counting change after/paying carfare. The old firm occupied quarters at Alabama and Broad street, and changed their habi tat only when the Atlanta National Bank Building—then known as the Century—was completed. The firm, in future, will be com posed of Frank M. Inman, Chessley B. Howard and Edward H. Inman. England and Coal Miners Clash Again (By International News Service.) LONDON, Aug. 26.—The British Government took steps to-day to avert another coal strike in view' of the critical situation brought about by the war. The board of trade has entered into negotiations with repre sentatives of the Welsh miners to effect a settlement. An intimation that the Government is considering drastic «*teps was giv en by the sending of an official com munication to the leaders of the min ers’ union at Cardiff. It was signed bv Minister of Munitions David Lloyd Georg?, Minister of Education Hen derson and President Runciman, of the Board of Trade. Three collieries at ew port were closed when 2.000 miners refilled to report for work. Atlantan Runs Into Cold Snap at Coast L. B. Greer, office deputy marshal In the Federal Building under How ard Thompson, was back at his desk Thursday after having been away three weeks on a trip to the San Francisco Fair. “I have heard of cold days in Au gust,” declared Mr. Greer, “but never before had I felt one until I was forced to put on an overcoat and pull my hat down over my ears. It was funny to see men walking around wearing overcoats and straw hats. GIRL'S HEAD Thick Scale Like Dandruff. Would Scratch. Hair Game Out. In Five Weeks Well. HEALED BY CUTiCURA SOAP AND OINTMENT “My little girl had ringworm on the back of her head which kept getting larger and larger. Her head was dry with a thick scale like dandruff, and when I would waah it it was red. She would scratch her head until blood would come. Her hair came out in two places the size of a silver dollar. “I painted it with , and used sulphur in different ways but with no relief. 9he had the ringworm about six months before I used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I used them aooording to directions and in two weeks it began to heal up. and in Are weeks she was entirely well." (Signed) Mrs. L. E. Teague, 22 Cooper Sq.. Charleston, S. C„ March 13, 1915. Sample Each Free by Mall With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- drees poet -card “Ceticsra, Dept. T, B»». ten.” Sold throughout the word. CHICHESTER S PILLS THE DIAMOND BRAND. A ‘ Ladles! A*k your Dri C bi-rhaa-ter s Dlamo* Fills in Fed and Veld boxes, sealed with Blue Taka re othe.'. Bur af real Drusl*t Asklwf IILClftS-TER I DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for ti years known as Best, Safest, Always Reliable SOLD BY DRLGQISTS EVERYWHERE and Capture Feudists ASHEVILLE. N. C„ Aug 26 — Trailed ten miles through the most rugged portion of the Smoky Moun tains. in Graham County, Harry Wiggins and Merritt Miller, charged with the murder of J. L. Phillips, near Topton, N. C., Monday morning, were arrested at a lonely mountain cabin, about eight miles from Topton, and brought to Asheville to-day. A posse is scouring the mountains in the vi cinity of the cabin, looking for Ed Williams, Thomas Jordan and James Naburn, alleged to be members of the gang to which Miller and Wiggins belonged. Phillips was shot from ambush as he left his home Monday morning, and In a dying statement Monday night declared that either Wiggins or Miller fired the fatal shot. He said he had seen both of them Just before the shooting. The death of Phillips obliterates all of his family save one son. His wife, a son and a daughter were shot to death on May 1 by Ed Williams, the daughter's husband. Williams escaped, and so far has es caped arrest. Williams’ reason for the triple murder haa never been es tablished. Phillips was a prominent farmer, and when he died relatives immedi ately telegraphed to Chattanooga for bloodhounds, furnishing a special train to get them from Asheville to near the scene of the crime. Al though the trial had grown cold, the dogs picked it up and led the officers to the cabin where the two men ac cused by Phillips were concealed. Garrison Is on T. R: s Trail for Speech (By International News Service.) Washington, Aug. 26.—The propriety of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s speech at the military training camp at Plattsburg. N. Y., yesterday, in which he attacked the President arid declared the United States should haVe helped Belgium in the war, may be made the subject of an investigation by Secretary of War Garrison. Asked whether he had taken any action in the matter, the Secretary to-day stated that he had not yet gathered all the facts, and un til he had done so he would not make any r statement regarding the matter. He indicated that he was getting the facts as fast as possible. The action of Major General Leon ard Wood, in charge of the camp, in inviting the former President to ad dress enlisted men and officers in the army, it was reported, may be taken up. The War Department is acting, it was stated, because President Wil son is commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and an attack on him before enlisted men may have serious results. The investigation which Secretary Garrison is ipaking may be a broad one. It is understood that at least six army officers have made speeches at Plattsburg in which they touched up on lack of preparedness of the United States and upon the European war. In speaking* of these subjecta, they violated an order of»the Secretary of War that such matters should not be mentioned by any army officer at any time. It is also believed they violat ed President Wilson’s order to main tain the stricest neutrality. When an inquiry was made at the White House to-day as to whether any action would be taken regard ing Roosevelt's speech, Secretary Tu multy referred all questioners to Sec retary Garrison. Two Tickets in Field For Macon Offices MACON, Aug. 26.—P. L. Hay, pres ident of a local insurance company and mem-ber of Council for four years, who will oppose Bridges Smith for Mayor of Macon, will be supported by an aldermanic ticket of twelve candi dates in opposition to the Smith Council ticket. Colonel W. A. Huff declined the nomination of the Law Enforcement Association, which is behind Mr. Hay, and instead has announced for re- election as Water Commissioner, for which he will not be opposed. This will be Mayor Smith’s fifth campaign. He has never been beaten. B. Y. P. U. IN CONVENTION. ADEL, Aug. 26.—The B. Y. P. U. convention of the Valdosta Baptis: Association Is in session here. Among the speakers are Frank H. Leavell, State secretary, of Atlanta; the Rev. J. M. Haymore, of Moultrie; the Rev. A C. Pyie. of Ocilla; the Rev. S. S. Mathis, of Naahville. and the Rev. F. H. Watkins, pastor of the Adel church. Old Wine in a New Bottle News of Atlanta Five and Ten Years Ago. AUGUST 26. 1910. R. R. Arnold and Carlos Mason purchase property at No. 27-29 West Mitchell street for $80,000. * • • Phil Cook, Secretary of State, flooded with queries a? to new motor car registration law. • • # Plans started for new Confed erate veteran camp, to be known as James Longstreet. • * * Atlanta loses horrid game to Montgomery, 8 to 1. AUGUST 26. 1905. Council awaits return of com mittee and Mayor Woodward from Toledo with commingled feelings and sentiments. « • “Central Rescue Mission" plan ned for reclamation work at No. 72 1-2 North Broad. • * * St. Nicholas Rink at Ponce De Leon in full blast. Concrete Bui'dings Crumble Be fore Hurricane at Cape San Antonio, Western Cuba. TAMPA, Aug. 26—Captain H. O. Borden, of the schooner Caroline Vought, which has just arrived here, brings word that the wireless station at Cape San Antonio, on the extreme western tip of Cuba, was destroyed •by the Gulf hurricane on August 14, with a loss of fourteen lives, all'killed by falling buildings. Captain Borden says concrete buildings were crushed as if they were straws. Not a house of the settle ment at the cape is standing, he re ports, and there is destitution. The wireless station belonged to the United Fruit Company. The schooner Roncador, bound from Utilla to Tampa, with a cargo of cocoanuts, was sunk in the hurri cane off Cape San Antonio on Au gust 14. This boat had warning of the storm and hove to at anchor. Her anchors dragged, and she was cast ashore, so that the men were able to wade to safety. Captain Bush and his crew of eight were saved, being taken later by coast-wise steamers to Havana. About fifteen miles off Cape San Antonio the Vought sighted the schooner Explorer, bound from St. Andrews to Oeiba. in distress, and towed her back to Cape Sun Antonio, where she will be refitted. Captain Yates had cut her masts away, fear ing she would be capsized by the hur ricane. ' Clairvoyant Witness Is Found in Atlanta (By International News Service.) AURORA, ILL., Aug. 26.—Prof. Vail, the drug fiend clairvoyant, wanted in connection with the slaying of Emma Peterson, has been found. He is in the Federal prison at At lanta and Chief of Police Michels is considering the advisability of send ing an officer there to question him. Vail is supposed to know more than any other person concerning the life of Miss Peterson just before she was murdered. He disappeared from Aurora shortly before the police arrived at his office to question him. He was identified from a picture in the possession of revenue agents who were tracing a shipment of forbidden drugs made by a man named Baldwin. Baldwin and Vail are the same man, the police say. Carries Shot 18 Years Before It Bothers Him WAYCROSS, Aug. 26.—Though ac cidentally shot near Hazelhurst eigh teen years ago. Dr. J. H. Latimer, member of the Wayoroes City Coun cil, did not have the last shot re moved from his body until this week, when he underwent a slight opera tion and had a No. 6 bird shot taken from between the joints of the little finger on his right hand. A week ago Dr. Latimer noticed that he had trouble in using the fin ger, and finally ascertained the cause. The shot had worked in between the joint in some manher and the finger could not be bent. Five Stills Raided In Laurens County DUBLIN, Aug. 26.—Five moonshine stills have just been raided in Lau rens County by Deputy Collector S. M. Koye and Detective E. L. Curry. Four of the stills were found at the homes of negroes, James Devoe, Hen ry Devote. Harmon Davis and Mose Hayrtes. One was at the home of a white man. Dan Williams, who was sentenced by Laurens Superior Court a few days ago to the chaingang for twelve months for selling whisky. DeWolf Hopper to Act One Year for Movies NEW YORK, Aug. 26.—DeWolf Hopper is on his way to Long Beach, Cal., to begin acting for a series of pictures for the Triangle Film Cor poration. The comedian’s contract calls for a year's work in pictures. Many Mexicans Arrested When Reports of Plot to Sack City Reach Officials. Board Will Hear Council's Protest In Geography Row Council's resolution requesting the Board of Education to rescind its re cent order changing the geographies to be used in the Atlanta schools this ye*** and to restore the old Frye geog raphies will be presented to the board at its meeting Thursday afternoon. Several citizens, who recently sought through Injunction proceedings to pre vent a change In the books, have -n- nounced their Intention of attending the meeting and entering a protest. The board wlli elect teachers to take charge of several special classes for de fective children, or those whose educa tion has been retarded. The city and county Thursday fofind themselves deadlocked in a real estate deal when a proposition by the city to purchase from the coun ty the Stewart Avenue School and lot was put up to the County Board of Education. The city submitted an offer of $2,250 for the school and site, which the county educators considered far below the real value of the property. The city, however, insisted this figure was as strong as it could venture, and there the matter was left. After much discussion the education board took the ofTer under advisement, and an nounced that it would reach Its de cision within the next two days This delay came about through the hope that citizens and patrons of the county schools In the southern section of the county may donate a lot for a new school. If this should be done, the county will accept the city’s offer and build a new school with the $2,250. Should the donation fail to material ize, then the offer will be rejected, and the city, which has been operat ing the Stewart Avenue School for the past year, since that section was taken Into the city limits, will have to continue to pay the county rent for it, as at present. Most zchool children In thig district who live beyond the cty limits, now are cared for in the Hapevllle school, while the county pays the city to re ceive some of them in the Stewart Avenue School. The representatives of the city present at the conference were Super intendent L. M. Landrum, R. J. Guinn, president, and Harvey Hatcher and Councilman Jesse Armlstead, mem bers of the city Board of Education, and Councilman Freeman, of the Tenth Ward. The county board definitely fixed the dates for the opening of all coun ty schools for the new term- The suburban schools will open Septem ber 1*. and the rural schools October 11. The suburban and rural -chools will be convened for one day only on September 9 and October 7. By LEWIS T. MATSON. (Staff Correspondent of the Interna- 1 tional News Service.) EL PASO. TEXAS. Aug. 26.—This city is practically under martial law to-day after a night of anxiety due to fears of a Mexican uprising. Ameri can soldiers are stationed in various sections of the city, particularly in the Mexican quarter, ^nd also are on guard at the international bridge. Many Mexicans were arrested last night and early to-day, after reports, apparently reliable, had reached the authorities that Huerta, Orozco and Carranza adherents were planning to capture El Paso and loot the city. General Pershing, commander of the Eighth Brigade, ordered out two regiments of infantry. Deputy sher iffs and deputy United States mar shals were also sent to the sections of the city where trouble was feared. About midnight several shots were heard in the Mexican section, but -t was learned later these were fired by officers to halt Mexicans who at tempt to escape when ordered to halt and submit to search. Heavy guards were placed about General Huerta’s quarters at Fort Bliss, and every Mexican found in that vicinity was arrested and held for investigation. There was consid erable excitement at the international bridge when American soldiers turn ed oaok several hundred Mexicans who sought to cross the Rio Grande from Juarez during the night. U. S. Ready to Send More Men to Border (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—The War Department was without official in formation from El Puso to-day con cerning the reported Mexican upris ing. Officials expected word from General Pershing at any time. It was believed he had the situation well in hand, as three regiments of infantry are stationed in and near El Paso, as w r ell as a troop of cavalry. It was stated that additional forces will be sent to El Paso on a moment’s notice if General Pershing wires that they are needed. A conference on Mexico was held at the State Department to-day fol lowing the call of German Ambassa dor von Bernstorff on Secretary Lansing. Ambassador Naon. of Ar gentina; Minister Mendez, of Guate mala, and Minister to Mexico Ortega, of Guatemala, w r ho was deported from Mexico by Carranza, called to see Secretary Lansing. It was believed that plans to call another conference of the Latin-American envoys were taken up. Villa Meets Crushing Defeat at Monterey (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 26—Villa’s forces have suffered a crushing de feat in the fighting around Monterey, according to official advices reach ing the State Department to-day from Piqdras Negras. General Rosalie Hernandez, Villa commander, with drew from a suburb of Monterey, where ho had been attacking Car- ranzistas after he had been wound ed. Pie lost part of his staff, it t was stated. Villa is expected to rush re inforcements from Torreon. General Villa himself led the force that recaptured Durango from Car- ranzista forces August 24, according to State Department advices. The city is now reported quiet. Troops GuardArizona Border During Battle (By International News Service.) DOUGLAS, ARIZ., Aug. 2b.—Out post fighting south of Nogales, State of Sonora, between Villaista troyps under General Maytorens and Car- ranzaistas Is reported. The town is held by followers of Villa. The attack Is being made oy 3,000 Carranzaista troops under General Cailes. United States troops, under orders to fire if any Mexican bullets fall upon American soil, are patrolling the border. General Felipe Angeles will soon succeed General Maytorena. I •VlllVlVfVIVlVvf tfltfWl if *W* Goods Bought Now Charged September Account. WWW WWW M. RICH & BROS. CO. I i Waist Sale at 9 o’Clock in the Morning Here is a special, too, that's well worth your while. Handsome blouses of crepe de chine, satin, lace and net; white, cream, flesh and black. Splendid styles. Values up to $8.50. To-mor row 100 dozen of these lovely, cool blouses; Organdies and Voiles, plain, embroidered and striped; some trimmed with lace, others sim ply tucked. All have short sleeves. Regular $1 values. At 9 o’clock to morrow morning 69c $3.19 New Blouses £ i We have a special display on now of new Waists. These are smart plaids, long sleeves, some plain, some tucked. They’re exceedingly good-looking and excellent values The tailored crepe de chine Blouses for wear with fall coat suits are stunning. Long sleeves, collars that can be worn low or buttoned up high, plain or simply tucked and pleated. White, flesh and navy 00 $1. $2.50 The New Skirts Very smart and good- looking are the new fall Skirts. Most of them are dark - navy and black. Serge, pop lin and wool ff b e n g aline are used in some of the best skirts. Some of these are gathered, some have hip yokes and pleats set in. Most of them show the shaped belt, a decidedly new feature. Braid is large ly used for trimming, also buttons. We have all sizes in these new Skirts, in cluding those for large figures. $5.95, $6.50, $8.50, $10 Lovely Are TheseNew Silks Full tq brimming over with beautiful fabrics for fall clothes are the shelves in our Silk Section. Wondrous weaves and ex quisite colorings, designs that suggest in every line the touch of the master-artist; fabrics that have an unmistakable air of smartness and style; soft, willowy silks and crepes; lustrous poplins; handsome, rich-looking broadcloths and gabardines. All are here in colors and patterns to please you exceedingly. Come in to see them. Here is an especially splendid item in Poplin, the highly favored fabric for fall. Silk and wool Poplin, black, navy and all colors, $1.00 BLACK TAFFETA—the material you simply HAVE to have in some garment—coat, skirt, suit or dress. “Rich’s Special’’ black Taffeta, a soft Swiss finish that will drape most gracefully and wear splendidly; "| 36 inches wide. Yard Two Specials in Dress Goods All-wool French Challie, 32 inches wide, dainty floral designs, light and dark col ors. Washable. Very attrac tive for house dresses and children’s fall garments. Regularly 59c yard. To morrow and Saturday morn ing, special JiLii-WOOl wugc, %MJ U±.iUk%,& >» tUVj UU VVaVidt 'iUl V Ai a * W1VU •) itWMVVi lUtWuO UiMt t/UUM. k>j/cciaX lor to-morrow ana Saturday morning 53c only, yard 39c Holeproof Hosiery Have you ever worn Holeproof Hosiery? If you haven’t, you don’t know what Hosiery comfort is. Just think of putting on a pair of stockings or sox and knowing that they’re absolutely guaranteed against holes for 3 or 6 months. And this guarantee doesn’t mean that the stock ings and sox are stiff, heavy, uncomfortable things to wear. Not by any means. They are just as soft and fine and comfortable as any you’ll find. Come down and let us show them to you. Men's lisle Hose, black, white and colors; $1.50 guaranteed for 6 months; 6 pairs to the box 0OX Men 's Silk Lisle Hose, black, white and col- $2&$3 ors; guaranteed for 6 months; 6 pairs to box Box Men’s Silk Hose, black, white and colors; $2.00 guaranteed for 3 months; 3 pairs to box Box e$2&$3 •* Box Women’s Lisle Hose, guaranteed months; 6 pairs to the box for Women's Silk Hose, white and black; guar- $3.00 anteed for 3 months; 3 pairs to the box..» Box Girls' School Dresses These pretty little frocks are of ginghams and chambray in plaids and solid colors that we guarantee fast. The styles are cunning and attractive, showing cute little jacket effects, deep pointed belts laced up the front, yokes, long waists, pleated skirts, roll collars and turn-back cuffs. There are light, me dium and dark colors; long or three-quarter sleeves. Sizes 6 to 14 years. These are sturdy, substantial little dresses that will stand up under hard service and frequent journeys to the washtub. 98c Girls’ Sweaters We have just opened up a splendid line of new wool Sweaters—just the kind for cool- ish fall school days. They are all wool, in the new “rough neck” style and the high neck that can be worn open if desired. Car dinal, navy, tan, Oxford gray, rose and Co penhagen. $1.50, $2.50, $3.50 Clearaway Sale of Stamped Goods In this sale will be Stamped Goods of all kinds, broken lots from regular stock and odd pieces left from our last sale. PILLOW TOPS (with backs) PIN CUSHION TOPS (with back*) DRESSING SACQUES (semi-made) KIMONOS (short) CENTERPIECES CORSET COVERS (eemi-made) CAMISOLES (aeml-made) BRA8SIERE8 (semi-made) M. RICH & BROS. CO. These are all excellent materials, clearly stamped for French or eyelet embroidery. The garments mentioned are completely made except for the embroidery. Regularly these Stamped Pieces are 25c, 39c and 50c values. Choice to-morrow 19c TWO 59c SPECIALS STAMPED SCARFS, 24x54 inches, heavy quality of cream, white or oyster linen, simple conventional de sign. Very effective. Regular $1.00 value. Special to-morrow STAMPED GOWNS. semi-made, of soft crepe, full sizes, pretty designs. Regular $1.00 and $1.25 PQ ., values. Special to-morrow wmwmvMAmmwwwM i 59c Specials for the Housewife $1 Cedar Oil Polishing Mop And a 25c can of Cedar Oil in a strong tin box with tight-fitting cover. Mop has strong, smooth, long handle. QO All for t)£/C 50c Gray Enameled Ware, 19c 4-Quart Berlin Sauce Pan. 6-Quart Berlin Sauce Pan. 8-Quart Berlin Kettles. 8-Quart Berlin Preserving Kettle*. 8-Quart Lipped Sauce Pans. 6-Quart Mixing Bowla. 2 or 3 Quart Coffee Pot*. 1 1-2 or 2 Quart Tea Pota. I Mixed Paints arid Jelly Glasses, S ounces, Ena™!,, a n rea dy (or with tight-fit- OQ/v the brush, -| O ting covers, doz. rHn _LUC I Ovens for gas or oil stoves. Single burner size. Regularly $1.25 4 VC 10 rolls of good quality Toilet Or Paper Wash Board, zinc rub bing surface; OQ family size ... Johnston’s Prepared Floor or Wax can and up