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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
"DIVORCE RING" THE LATEST
Fad Recently Adopted by Those Freed
From the Marital Tie by Court
Proceedings.

From time immemorial woman has
worn on the third finger of her left
hand plain band Of gold as symbol
of her honored position of wifehood.
And when death takes from her the
partner of her life she signifies her
loss and grief by wearing appropriate
garb. -
But in What a different manner to-
day the widow Of the present, that is,
the one who by the sanction Of the
courts, has resigned her job as wife,
makes known to all the world her re-
newed state of single blessedness, For
the grass widow Of today has just
adopted the latest Of fads, the "di-
vorce ring" The teweled symbol Of
the severance Of the marital tie takes
the place of the former gold band. 1t
is made of gold or platinum on which
is mounted a broken Cupids bow at
the end of which Is set jewel to rep
resent divorce. Should the wearer
once more embark on the matrimonial
seas and again come to wreck then
another jewel is added to indicate the
second divorce, and so on.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
MADE FOR EMPEROR'S TABLE
Massive Silver Set Ordered by Ma
poleon Put on Exhibition at
New York.

The massive silver set Of 919 pieces
ordered by Napoleon l, during the
hundred days, delivered after his alb
dication to Louis XVIII, and used by
the French royal family at Tuileries
palace from 1915 to 1880, has been
placed on exhibition in New York.
Two bullet holes in the soup tureen
bear evidence of the revolutions 1t has
passed through. Each article bears
the Bourbon coat of arms, the fleur
de lis surmounted with the crown and
is stamped with the official govern
ment mark, the mark of the chief
craftsman and Of the guild: NapQls2n
/ ordered this set of silver from Blen-
nails on his return to France from his
first exile on the island of Elba. 1t
was made during the hundred days of
Napoleon's second reign, but before it
could be delivered Napoleon was
forced to abdicate and was again ex-
lied this time to end his days on st.
Helena. Louis XVIII, his successor,
paid Biennais for the silver and had
the Bourbon coat of arms placed on
it. The set of silver passed finally to
the heirs of the due de Chambord and
through them has come to North
America.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01

no glimpse of wars horrible presence
can comprehend.
In America there Is one Memorial
day for the boys in blue and gray and
the boys In khaki, and there is COM
mon reverence for those who began
and those who completed the work Of
freedom. But the day has come to
have more than an American signifi-
canoe. Far beyond the Atlantic 1t
means as much as it means right here
at home, and it has become, far more
truly than our nations birthday, an
observation of worldwide gratitude to
the strong-sinewed and strong-hearted
republic of the cleaning West.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
Enshrined in French Hearts.

The fatherless children of France
have made II their duty to care for
the graves of the American soldiers
and sailors. distributing their flowers
wherever an American lies. They will
not forget and they will pass the story
of "the American" on to their descend
ants. through history, tradition and
legend. The value of leagues and
agreements is not TO be minimized.
but France sees the greater cementing
influence of common ceremonies that
keep noble friendships fresh and un-
touched by time.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
The Greatest Dam.

The worlds greatest dam, the Sonar,
is being rushed to completion on the
Blue Nile river, 1000 miles south Of
Khartum, Africa, where Lord Kitchen
err became famous.
This Cam will bring under irrigated
cultivation 100000 acres of farming
land now idle 1t will run swarm of
factories, mightier than the pyramids
Ancient way Of conquering terri
tory was to enslave the inhabitants.
Modern mans great conquests harness
natures forces and free human labor.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
Delusive
Dainties
By REV. H. osTRoM. D. D.
Extension Department. Moody
Bible Institute. Chicago.

TEXT-Let me not eat OF their dam
ties.-Psalm 14l:4.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
AS He Understood Il.

A five-year-old boy was pleading to
be allowed to go out to play. His
mother became rather cross and said:
"When see fit, you shall CO." The boy
relapsed into silence, while his mother
went hither and thither about her
work. In half an hour he asked:
Mamma, have you seen him yetT
"Seen who, child?"
"Why, seen fit"
We live and learn. But sometimes
we live faster than we learn.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01

A Dove OF a Girl.
"Has your typewriter a billing at
tachment2" "No; but she has COO
ing attachment" g
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01

ID e g II u L l V z III
through necessity
TO a diet of black
bread, then /
may readily pass
by their table
when l can find
better fare. Have
they discovered
that there Is
poison mixed
with their len
tils? Then, / am
glad TO answer
soon enough that
l do not partake.
But amt e s.?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
And Still coino.

This is a bad time for young men to
impose on the old folks by sitting up
with their daughter while coal oil is
10 cents gallon and with an upward
tendency.-Forty-five Years Ago Item
in Newton Kansan-Republican.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1922-06-01
Touqh.

Two negroes were lying behind a
packing case on the docks Mt Brest
taking the labor out of the alleged
labor battalion. Said one boastfully :
"Boy, All comes FUN a tough breed.
My ole man done cut his nails Wit
a ak an brash his teef wifi a file."
"Huh, amt so tough. Nah ole man
am a plumber, an twice a week he
done shave hisself wifi blow torch
American Legion Weekly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
.OUsTED GRANDSON"
Of FIRST NAPOLEON
Claimed Descendant of Corsi-
can Eviclcd From Colonies
Domain by Court.
lily John D'Ilriru.

rARIS. May 5-I.uuis Napnlcon
Eugene MaNimiiian Laurent Mason.
grandson Of Napoleon l.. according to
his own story, has just been irnom-
ih"usly expelled from his domain.
near Colonies. "a suburb of Paris
The proprietors of the ground occu-
pied by the sclf-stylcd scion of the
Man Of Destiny claimed II ia the
courts and their right WAS upheld.
Expulsion Shock.
inc expulsion was n shock to the
inhabitants Of the little village. who
mad never doubted the historic accu-
rary OF MaSson's tale. He even bore
n certain resemblance to the Little
Corporal. although co years Of age.
According to his story, when Napo-
leon was fleeing from Waterloo, he
stopped TO Mango horses at II riost
station in lcthy. In the department
of Pas-d Calais. The munger of
the post, an Irishman. had fled lcav-
ing behind his wife. n young span
iSh woman of noble origin named
koSalia de Mcndcs Dona Rosnlia
received the imperial visitor with
such cordiality that tho heart of tho
emperor was touched. and when he
continued his journey to Paris she
accompanied him. Historians arc
silent regarding this love episode. hut
MaSson was firm in his assertions
that his mother was tho DAUGHTER of
me spanish beauty and the fallen
ulctator OF Europe. Whatever may hc
the fact Ii is certain that Mason
received his prctcntious Christian
names IN due form at the time Of
his baptism
Preserves His "trrhiycs"
with Impressive dignity Mason
Bohapartc watched the destruction Of
MS chatcau-bujlt of lumber and
rusty sheet iron-and listened TO the
cdlct OF the court cXpelling him. one
hand behind his back. the other stuck
between the first and second but
tons or his ancient frockcoat. he was
a perfect model OF Napoleon on the
he!lc"rrhoc going Into exile Il for
ola you TO touch my archives" he
roared AZ the court officials supcr-
intending the execution OF tho de-
cree lie gathered up what he called
ms archives. consisting Of hundreds
OF documents and plans relating Ia
inventions. and strobe away to erect
new castle in the ncighborhood.
nntierinE something about the re-
turn from F.lba"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
Moonshinc or Dark, All
Chickens Look Alike
ny Associated press.l

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. May s.
John Adams. I3-ycar-old negro,
who Municipal Judge Bcckham
several weeks ago sent TO jail
10 remain until the moon shines
again declaring that chicken
'hiefc" operate only on dark
nights, and who was released last
month when the moon became fun,
got thirty days today for explod-
ing inc Bcckham theory.
The moon was shining last
night. bui. at that. clouds OBJ
scurcd II Internationally. Adams
was attacked in n chicken house
hy n rooster, and tho owner OF
tho fowls. awakened hy tho row,
held him ut the point OF "a shot
gun until the police arrived. In
court today Adams told Acting
Judge Madison, serving during tho
absence OF Judge Beckham at n
convention OF railroad mon I'm
Cleveland. Ohio. that. because OF
his age. his cycsight was poor.
and nc had entered the honhousc
in tho belief that IL was his home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
URGE GOVERNMENT TO
HOLD MUSCLE SHOALS
IRv Associn,nd prnss1

WASHINGTON. May 5.-Govcrn-
ment retention OF the nitrate and
power projects a; Muscle Shoals.
A!hhama. rather than their lease or
saie 10 private interests. was urged
today oy J. H. Lowering. a civil on
Gineer Of Los Angeles, Cal. In testi-
Tying before the Senate Agriculture
committee In support Of Chairman
MOTIFS bill proposing "A governments
owned corporation for DEVELOPMENT
OF the Muscle Shoals territory.
Mr.. lowering declared tn, commit
tee should never accept private
oFer until he Mad drafted on sound
business basis a contention which
was agreed on by Senator Kcndrick.
democrat. Yyominc. who said that's
"""t want I" see hu; | haven't
seen II vet"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
TIENTSIN phNICkY AS
RESULT OF JIS.S nnr"I
Try Associated Press.I

10y Associated Prcssl
TIENTS1N. May 5.-Thlp city. nj
ready panicky in fear OF the consc-
nucnces or the defeat of General
Chang Tso Inns troops. had scare
during the night. owing to tho ar
rival OF eight trains OF Fcnp,ion
troops from Fengtai. and, rumors
that they Intended TO loot tho town
The commissioner Of foreign affairs
appeared to- the British consul FOR
assistance.
The French consul and comman-
dant were communicated with and
Immediately r--rnfnrccd the Frsrc.,
military posts at Ticntsin. A, A.
NJ. all was quiet again
The American cruiser Huron
reached Taku today. and dIscm-
barkod i50 marines. rc-cnforcing tho
American garrison at Ticntsin.
which in addition to ordinary de
Tense duties. is assuming protection
of American properties IN tho Rus
Sian concession.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
PROTEST POLLUTION
OF MANAGEABLE WATERS
Try Associated press.l

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The hath
ing beach girl and tho lobster have
suffered alike from pollution of
nariSah!c waters hy oil-burning
SHIPS. the House Foreign Affairs
committee revealed today In n re-
port on resolution requesting tho
president to call conference OF
maritime nations TO stop It.
Aside from the fire hazard rcsul,fn .
from The piling up of oil waste along
inc docks. the report showed that on
IN" Atlantic, Pacific and III. Gulf
Holsters oysters and fish OF all sort, :
Wcr" being destroyed to an ALARMING:
extent and that bathing beaches had
"ech greatly damaged because Of the
pollution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
CHARGE MINISTER
FIRED HIS CHURCH
Continued From Fire, p,,

CONTINUED From First Page)
that he had obtained Information
supporting tho theory tina, the alb
auction whs "a frRme-up"
On Wednesday Mr.. Irwin an
nounced he had resigned his mas
torate and was uniting tho com
mnnion OF the Presbyterian Church.
out that he WAS not leaving Lawton
several days previously the board OF
session which had supported tho
munster announced !, had resigned
ana would take to the Oklahoma
synod what II termed the "persc-
Cution" OF the ministcr.
Evidence on which the charges q,
arson were based, tho county attor-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
Rules Can't Seize
Turtles With Liquor

Especial 10 Tho Times Dispatch.l
WASlllNGTON. May 5.--lt was
definitely determined here today
thnt prohibition enforcement Of
hc"rs may not mako soup out of
turtles found in persons liquor
chest The hooch can le conils-
Gated. but not the turtles.
The house az Robert Arnold.
fisherman living on the Virginia
side of the Potomac, was raidcd
ANA a large box of liquor seized
In the bottom OF the box. un-
der tho jugs of booze. six large.
live turtles were found and car
ricd away by the officers
To-day superior officers re-
ducstcd that they he returned to
Arnold
Under tho law, II was held. raid
ers were not entitled TO that sort
of live stock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
I. 5, TROOPERS TO QUIT
COBLENZ BY JULY
Try Associated rross.l

CoRhENI. May 5.--The second
battalion Of the Eighth Infantr, has
been ordered held here until .June
Is. The battalion was scheduled 10
sail May %. for For, Moultric Tbs
'"''' "i STAR said these troops were
"ciNs h"!d because quarters for them
were not available in the United
H'a'cs al present ITc declared. how
ever 'hat all troops of tho Amcri- .
can army OF occupation would be
on their way To the United states
before the first OF July.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
Prepare I" nrccivc Family.

MADRID. Mas a.-l'reparatinu OF
FL fartio Palace for the reception
"t former Empress Zita ana her
family has begun. according to III
'ihrlo. The paper also says that
King Alfonso's appeal to the Euro
pcan sovcrcIgns to provide adc-
Quaicly for Xitn has been granted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
Ranger Quicker on Draw and
9 bud" BalIew's Career
: Is Ended.
y A S FORMER OFFICER
Six Notchcs Found Cut on
Slain Mans Re-
5 volver.
iBy Associated rross.l

. WICHITA FALLS, TEN, May s.
Former Deputy sheriff Bud" Bal
lew. participant in numerous gun
fights during his career as law
officer and wounded on one or two
orcasions. was shot and Killed today
&hcn police visited Domino Parlor.
where disturbance was reported to
Le in progress. J. w. Mccormick.
former state Ranger and now chief
O; police. who surrendered after the
shooting. said he fired as Bailey
MAS reaching for his gun one Of
the hNo shots fired entered Ballew's
head. Two pistols were found on
Eallew's body. ono Of .4a-caIihcr.
silvcr-mountcd and engraved win
what appeared TO be six notchcs Gu,
under the barrel The other was am
Wadorncd a. calIher.
@Attorncys for Mccormick waiyod
an examining trial, and his bond
was set n $4,000. Fifteen names OF
cl'izens were a''ixcd TO ;hc bond. ana
Mccormick was released
DEVELOPMENTS brought out alleged
9at Mccormick had gone 20 In.
domino rarlor with Chief of Dctec-
yves Miller in response to n call
ehat there was disturbance. He
round Bailew standing near the bar
IL was statcd.
walked Nh TO Rallcw." said
ehief McCormick and said yud
you arc under arrest. give me your
gun. lie didn't make a move and
L. SAID. Put up your hands ana 7
VIII get II myself
He halfway turned around ana
sao. cure just out OF luck Then
ne reached for his gun on his lcf,
s'de. beatShim TO ii and shot"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
STRAY DOGS HELD IN
POUNDS SIXTY HOURS

NORFOLK. VA. May 5.-Thc pni-
ICY OF killing immediately all stray
unlicensed dogs by game wardcns
has been abolished in the Depart
ment of Game and Inland Fisheries
Of virginia.
This announcements was made yes
terday by Commissioner w Mac
Donald Lee. who said he had issued
instructions to all wardcns to take
them, only after holding them there
for sixty hours. This policy has
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
SURGEONS OPERATE AS
FIRE THREATENS ROOM
GBy Associated Pressl

THE DALLES. OREG. May o.
while fire swept the walls of an
operating room. two surgeons here
fought the flames and completed an
operation on child's appendix. IT
was learned today. Doctors V. c.
stats and l.. a. Boiman had made
an incision when the flames were
noticed behind an overhcated stcr-
liizer. One placed fire cxtinguishers
while the other completed the OBJ
Grafton. DIR. Staats was overcome
by smoke. but tho child was removed
in safety
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
ENGAGED IN MANY
DESPI:lt \TI, 4.

nENPEHNTE Gun FIGHTS
A'i'MoRE' OKLA, May 5.-"Bud''
ealew, who was killed today =,
wichita Falls. was n depu,v shorir
mere under Buck" Garret, ous,ad
from onice last winter on chnrees
OF iaS law enforcement. BalIew ,vos
ono OF the men wounded las, E4h-
ruary 20 In Sun fight at the cou.,
mouse here, in which five men ,vnr.
wounded
-Ballew had reputation tn- ,,.
Aoility TO handle six gun" Va
was deputy sheriff here during some
'he most sensational periods Of
Nromore's history. When three mon
were killed near Wilson. Okla. lost
december. apparently as the rcsul, ,r
an organized raid by men in uo.or
cars. who charged the slain mon win
bootlegging, Bnllew aided in arrest
ing several OF the alleged slavcrs
He later testified that one OF ,ho
accused had told him that tho Eu
kiuN Khan was involved I'm tho M:
tack
During his services ms law Off
Ger, Ballew engaged IN ha!f dozen
or more gun battles, in which he was
attempting to arrest men, in which
seNcral fatalities resulted one oc
currrd In the oil ncld distric; win
an alleged outlaw named Pete Hy-
mum, and resulted in the wounljnr
OF Bailew and the death OF Rynum
Bhi'fw had appeared when Bynum
is said TO have bGea staging a hold
up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
OF dogs to reclaim them and pay tho
taxes and nncs
To Meet Mt wIn.tou-snlcm.

GREENSBORO. y. G.. May win
sion-Salcm was chosen ms tho place
"f meeting In 1929 Mt tho North Car
olina Federation OF womons clubs
meeting. which adjourned shortly
before noon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
Aim ordlnnnc. -, Ku Kin,

SACRAMENTO, CAL. Ma. 5-An
ordnance making i, unlawful for any
person 10 appear ia public wearing
mask, c"w!. CAP hood or other
'h'hS cohceaiins the Identity o. the
"earer was passed here last night
by the City Council Tho ordfnnnr.
was said To have been aimed a. IN.
ku kiux Khan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06

ney said. was obtained by placing
telephone devices In room wbcrn
tho minister and elders were await
ing To 10 called as witnesses In tho
investigation or the church fires
Their conversations were recorded
ana tho county attorney said the in
formation thus obtained was made
the basis OF the charge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
WI PEI Flu FORCES
IN FULL CONTROL
tContInned FROM First rapcl

Continued From First rape)
attributed TO lack of the support he
expected from the southern prov
Ihcea' the neutrality OF 3n:::,..,g
ana inc failure OF DR. Sun Vat Sen.
head of the southern government, IN,
canton. To send an expedition north
ward TO operate against General Wu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
EX-EMpRESS ZITA
TO SAIL FOR CADIZ
Try Associated Press.1

FUNCliAL, MADEIRA. May B.
inc former Austrian Empress Zita
and her amily will sail from here
for Cadiz on May 10.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06

slayer of -Four to Face Trial.
LEAKSNII.i.E. MISS. May e.
Charles Keller. or state Line. Miss.
slayer OF four men on March %.
Will hc pu, on trial hero for his life
Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06
at Sc
at CSC

Il and 2-ounce bottles in unique glass contain
ers some fitted with cut glass shoppers and
packed in satn-lined gift boxes. The fragrance
and quality of the perfumes are equal to those
selling for $500 and $500.
Display n
Main Floor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-06

Sale and Display on
Main Floor
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-10-25
Putnam High to
Play Daytona's
High on Friday

With two good games under their
belts the Putnam High lads will jour-
ney to Daytona Friday afternoon to
try conclusions with the Daytona
High cshool eleven, and expect to
give the islanders a good drubbing.
The Putnam boys are still smart
ing under their defeat at the hands
of the Ocala eleven, which they play
ed under such a handicap. Four of
the men in the lineup were ill, and
others of the regular team were kept
out of the game by illness. 1t is not
known yet what ruling the state
board of control will make on the
game, which has been protested, but
it is hoped that they order the game
played over, and in that event it will
De played in Palatka.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-10-25
Buffalo Paper Is
Threatened for Its
Figh ton Grating
tnx As.ocIn.ed P,ess,

Buffalo, N. W Oct. 25.-Mayor
Schwab is expected to appear before
the supreme court today and ask for
an order requiring editors and re-
porters of the Evening News show
cause why they refuse to appear be-
fore the mayor to disclose basis and
sources Information for the sereis
of articles disclosing alleged pro-
tected gambling and wide-open city.
The News editorially disclaims being
engaged in any political squabble or
personal grudge fight against the
mayor. No possible penalty, an ed
itorial declares, can bulge The News
from adherence to the principle of
protectin gifts sources of confidential
information. -
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-10-25
WILL PLAY
STE.Ts0N VARSITY
HERE SATURDAY
High-Class Football Is
Promised When Hat
tiers Arrive

High-class football is promised
lovers of the gridiron sport here Sat
urday afternoon with the Pals play
ing the Stetson varsity eleven on
Pals field. 1t will be game in
which old stars will match their ex-
perience and cunning against the
youth and vigor of the younger var
sity men.
The Pals will boast one of the fast
est backfields in the state in this
game. Harold Callahan at quarter,
Jerry Dulmage and Roland Vickery
at halves and Crom Anderson at full
will make backfield hard, to beat.
Trombly and Brannan will take care
of the end positions, Kirby at center,
Tenney and Dowda at tackles and
several good men for guards, in addi-
ton to field of high-class substi-
tutes.
The Stetson eleven is coached this
year by Pug Allen, and while it has
not made any big noise this year, is
sale. to be developing a very strong
squad. The game will be called at 4
o'clock, and it is expected that a
large crowd will be out.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-10-25

form of government two to one. Since
that time there has been considerable
talk of charter rveision with one or
two spasmodic and abortive attempts.
In the city elections of 1921 there
was considerable talk of new char
ter and the League of Women Vot-
ers sent question relative to char
ter change to every candidate and re-
ceived his written answer. Out OF
the eleven elected, nine answered the
question favorably, and this turned
political thought somewhat in The di-
rection. of a new charter.
Quoting from an article in The Ma
tional Municipal Review, written by
Eleanore Roaul, of the Atlanta bar,
one finds how the battle went there
after. "At the first meeting of coun-
Gil in January, 1922" she writes,
"Mr. Edward Watkins, newly
elected councilman introduced city
manager charter which he had work
ed upon for several months. The
council, for the purpose of defeating
this charter, instructed the mayor to
appoint committee of citizens and
councilmen to report on proper
charter for Atlanta. The mayor was
most astute in the appointment of