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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5. SOCIETY NEWS WONDERFUL WOMEN. With bat tipped over, no e>e tree, Tis very plain she cannot see. With hair combed over tbe car* 'tis clear That, me, ot course, can hardly hear, With gown eo tight la causes talk ’Tis plain she can scarcely walk. And yet she dodges autos, teams. And gets along tifTite well, il seems. Man never could survive, poor chap, Beneath one-half that handicap. —Louisville Courier-Journal, A CARD FROM THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOYS' HOME. The directors of Lh® Boys' Homo ask that all their triends will rally to their assistance In aiding them in se curing the votes in the M. & M. con test in which they now stand a good c,tance of winning out. Every coupon and overy one placed for tbi* organi zation counts and the directors ask that alt wno are interested will give them their aid. The Bo;, s' Home is one of the most worthy charities in Augusta, one tnat supports the boys placed there DJ contributions which ara gratuitously given them. They have absolutely no endowment fund, no standing tveas ury fund. The home yields absolute ly no revenue save in the splendid man that the director* are determin ed the boys now there shall make in the years to conje. It seems au*hrd to even suggest having to tell what a beautiful charity the Boys Home is and the directors feel agsolutely as sttre.l that all .who read this card will rally to taeir assistance. —Mrs. R A. Gossett and her three attractive children, Alma, Fannie and Albert, have arrived Troro Sureveoort, N 0„ for a two weeks visit with Mrs. J. S. Rhodes on Fenwick Street. —Mrs. W. H. T. Walker leaves to morrow for a visit with Mrs Ellen I)or?mus In Savannah before go ng to Asheville lor a week or two. Mr. Harold Russell has returned to New York to be with his trouje for the opening o; the season. —Mis* Incx Starr, of Ola, S. C., is the attractive guest of Mrs. R. J. Aim strong, on loth Street., m Chitty has returned to his home in Ola, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong. —Mrs. A. N. Stothart and Miss Lu cile Stothart and Mr. Tom Stothart have returned from the North enroll na mountains w—throok —Mr- and Mrs. J. N. Westbrook are spending two weeks at Indian Springs. Y. W. C A. CHANGE • HOUR OF SWIMMING. Tne swimming class that was stag ed by Mis* Gaither of the W. W ,a. beot're she left for her vacation, U doing some fine work and reflecting credit on their teacher. The weekly swim at Lankev’s has been changed from Friday to Thursday morning at nine-thirty, when all who are Jnter ested, all who have been tak'ng ad vantage of theet lessons, will be in ior a refreshing dip. —Mr. H. H. Humphrey, of Boston, is registered at the Albon. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF WAR. It is interesting to read just what the great minds of this and other ages have thought ot' war Their oD sei'vations—or, at least, some of them —come with .peculiar force and per tinence just now, Napoleon, who waged more war than any other one man of whom b>s tory has knowledge, depiecated the combat oT nations, and declared that in his heart he was a man of peace. Ho was never more eloquent than a denouncing those who brought on W Benjamin Franklin, that sagacious patriot, terse* expressed what m probably the most cogent comment of all when hri said, lncre nevci was a good war.” . , , it a Young, the poet, contemplated it a» do these captains and warriors who long for the glory that comes on bat tlfifields. "War's a glorious art, he wrote, "and gives immortal fame. One of the dread aspects of grim Visaged war" was seen by Sophocles ol old. War loves to seek its vic tims in the young," he said. George Washington regarded prepa rations tor war as a necessity for guarantee of Poace 'Tobepreared tor war" fie declared, m one ot tne most effectual means ot preserving * Vow per laid the responsibility for v ar on the rashness of rulers and the subservance of the people. He wrote. But war is a game which were thei, subject* wise K ngs would not play at. \nd the truth of that is just as ap parent today as it was two centuries H However, it remains for James Bus sell Lowell, in his "Blgelow ,n summarise the modern attitude to ward war to give the oplnoin o' an advanced civilisation, with this givpu ia“f“e for war, I ctll it murder— There vou have it, plain and flat, l don't'want to go no furder Than my Testyme^foruat.^^ REPORT OF THE KING’S DAUGHTERS "TRAVELERS AID.” Augusta Ga., July, 1314. Women assisted HH Girls assisted . *• Children assisted ‘0 Men assisted • • • • • •• •• 18 Transportation secured .. 1 Betters written Jj information 398 Religious conversions.. .. pnnr fed 8 Bent to Lodging 2a Medicine 9 Western Union telegrams. US Total 187 —Mr. and Mra. Kerrnlt Rooaevelt, the latter formerly Mias Belle Wyatt Willard, daughter of the American ambassador In Spain, who since their arrival from Madrid, where their mar riage took plare In ttie early summer, have been at Oyster Hay, the guests of Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt, sailed from New York Thursday for Brasil They will make their home for the present at Curltyba, whera Mr. Rooae velt will have charge of the construc tion for a public market now in pro , »ss of erection.—Norfolk Fxchange -Mr. and Mra. Howard Walker, Miss Pearl Hargrove. Miss Theresa Bunch, Mr. John Bunch, of Belvidore, and Miss Charlotte Warner, of Col umbus, Ua.. have returned from a mo tor trip to Savannah. —Mr. R. J. Williams is spending this week with his family in the oil. —Master Freddie Battle has re turned from a delightful trip to Cov ington. Ga. —Adjutant and Mr*. Yates are ex pected home tomorrow. They arrived last night in New York after a very thrilling trip, having come over on the "Olympic," which dropped anchor last night a Fire Island, having come In without any lights eave the port lights. —Mrs. John Starke's friends will he very Pleased to loam that she has sufficiently recovered from her recent Illness to he moved today from the hospital to her home. —Mr. and Mrs, Pierce Toomey are receiving very cordial congratulations on the birth of a handsome little son who will he called John Downey Toomey when he is christened Sun day. Mise Geraldine Hester, of Atlanta, is expected in a few days for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Georgia Lovett. —Miss Janie Oelrlch of Batesburg, 8 L., 1c the guest of Miss Louis Ba ker. —Miss Katherine Battle leaves In a few- days for Jacksonville, Pablo Beach and Atlantic Beach, Fla, BOX PARTY AT LAKE VIEW. Miss Julia Wall will entertain with a box party at Lake View this even ing compliment to Mias Janie Oelrlch, of Batesburg, the guest of Miss Louis Baker. —Misses Celeste and Josie Stark leave in a few dajs for Russeau Springs to join a house party of friends. The $19,600,000 Is To Return to N, Y. Washington —Arrangements are be ing made to return the $10,600,000 gold aboard the liner Kronprizessiu Cecilie at Bar Harbor to tho consign or bankers in New York by revenue cutters. TRANSFER U. S. MAILS. Washington.—Postmaster General Burleson announced today that be cause of the entrance into the Euro pean war American malls were being transferred to ships of the United States, Sweden and other countries not involved. A POOR GAME. "I think I’ll try for a job as motor man." "Had any experience running a car "I used to be a chauffeur." "Then you'll never be happy as a motorman, old chap. There’s no fun in a game where the pedestrian can be safe by merely stepping off the track."—Louisville Courier-Journal. REDUCTION SALE WALK-OVER SHOES FOR MEW Continued Through This Week. Men here is your last op portunity on these prices. All of our Men’s $3.50 nr Shoes at All of our Men’s $4.00 A 7 Shoesat <. v^vlevlO All of our Men’s $5.00 ( j- , i nr Shoesat All of our Men’s $6.00 / A Shoesat. snhUO Albo Whitening for Canvas Shoes. Walk-Over Boot Shop G. A. NICKERSON, Manager MURDER ST TIT ‘IIP’ LAST lIGHT Clarence Steward, Negro, Shot and Mortally Wounded by Tom Davis, Alias Corley, Negro. Latter in Jail Clarence Steward, a negro, was ehot mid mortally wounded at » near-beer sa loon on the Savannah Itoad, Unwon as "The nip." at 2 o'clocU this morning. Tom Bavin, alls* Jim t'orlay, another negro. Is charged with the murder and is now In the Richmond county jail. From account* given the county police the two negroes were sitting aritino "The Dtp" early this morning, each Imv- Ins a pistol, and one tried to taks the ■'tiler’s weapon from him, this starting a row. Everything quisled down presently siul In s few minutes the* quarrel, it is said, was renewed, this time ending la tally, 1 lie wounded negro was rushsd to tl.o hospital but expired hetnrs he arrived The accused was arrested early tbls morning by Sheriff J. T. ritinfeeP. the officer inerting the negro in the load on the wai to the city to give himself over tha authorities. - —* 4*» ■ ■ i IN RIGHT. Ted—How was it you didn't object to her wearing the necklace the other fellow gave her? Ned—Why, old man, she let me fasten It on!" Avoid Danger of Blood Infection Get Your Blood Strong to Resist Daily Perils A host of people have thanked their lucky star to have userl S. H. S. for the blood Instead of thooe dangerous drugs such as mercury, calomel, arsenic, etc. It is en easy mailer to get tho blood poisoned from contact with disease germs. They lurk In almost everything we touch or handle and a slight scratch or skin abrasion is often the gate of entrance for a vast army of germs. If the blood is impure. If pimples, bolls, eczema or other eruptive conditions make the skin a danger spot use g. 8. S. at once and fortify the system. Get your blood strong and full of red rerpusnes to renew tissue hoalth. Let S. 8. 8. keep down tendoncy of all germs to multiply and your skin will soon renew itself. These facts are explained In a beautiful book lust issued and will be mailed free by The Rwift Speclflo Co., 110 Bwlft Bldg.. Atlanta, Ga. Get a bottle of g. 8. 9. today of any druggist but insist that you will have nothing else. For more detailed directions write the Medical Dept., as suggested in circular around the bottle. IHE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA. GA. Owes His Life to This Lung Remedy A lingering cough or cold which doe* not yield to ordinary treaimenl, should be e warning, preventive measure. ehouid be mken. at once. In many as..*, Leh man • Alterative In* brought ebout re covery. Read thl»: —■ 175 st. John'* Place, Brooklyn, N. Y "Gentlemen;—ln the yeer of UIOS I was taken with a heavy cold and a nasty short cough; consequently I filled in health 1 then went to the Catekllle. and eacmed to get batter, but the cough still kept up. 1 stayed tkev* for one year, and then went to a farm near Jer sey City, a very sick man. About the time of ray return, my brother recom mended Bek nun* Alteratlv* very high ly. It is now nearly two ,\rars elite* I first (nuk It. I am now well, and 1 dare say tlmi I would have been hurled long ago if It hud not been for TEckmilY* Al te;atlva. (.Abbret lutedl (Affidavit! JOSEPH J, THOUdCHF.It. Ifirkniau'* Alterative Is moat effica cious In brooch *1 catarrh and revere throat and lung uffacllon* end upbuild ing the system Contain* no harmful < r habit-farming drug*. Accept no stibeil tutes. diuell Site, g!; icgular »t»e. Sold by lending drugxlit*. Write Kck intin'a Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa., for booklet of recoveries. SENATE WILL con SOTO Washington.—Confirmation of Paul M. Marburg of New York and Fred a A. Dqlano of Chicago, to complete the federal reserve board was recommend ed today by the senate banking oom mtUee. Senator Bristow was tho only mem ber of the committee to cast a nega tive vote. He opposed both nomina tions. Confirmation of both by tbe senate ia expected tomorrow. —— . \ ’ Tommy—Pop. what do we mean by the durk ages? Tommy’s Pop-The Day* of knights, my son.—Exchange. ADOGRAM No. 4 The road to perdition is paved with good inten tions--but the highway to business success is smoothly asphalted with judicious newspaper ad vertising Run your qye over the advertisements In today's Herald. Are not the names written there the name* of firm* who have won good rating, because they have won the good will of our readerg? WONDERFUL BARGAIN OPPORTUNITIES Every Day at The Wise Dry Goods Co.’s 27 inch White Habutai Silk, the kind that washes 49c 15c Pillow Cases at Wfcc 20c Pillow Cases at 15c 25c Pillow Cases at.../. 21c 85c double bed Sheets at 69c 90c double bed Sheets at 79c SI.OO double bed Sheets at 89c $1.25 double bed Sheets at 98c 90x90-inch hemstitched Sheets, worth $1.39, at $1.19 15c Turkish Towels at 10c 25c Turkish Towels at 19c 35c Turkish Towels at 25c 75c Turkish Towels at 49c t Extra large size Huck Towels, worth 15c at 10c 35c White Ratine at ~..25c 50c White Ratine at 39c 35c White Dress Linens at 25c 35c Colored Dress Linens at 19c 40-inch Black and White Striped Voiles at 35c 17k 36'inch bleached Drilling at 10c $1.25 Middy Blouses at 98c Children’s 75c Wash Dresses at 50c 7k Apron Ginghams at 5c 7k yard wide Sea Island at ...^...5c Mill Ends of white Nainsooks and Cambrics, worth 10c to 12k at 7 l / 2 c NINE