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Jjll'i AiL.A.\ JA. UiiUivUJJIA Ai\U JNCAViS. The Time, the Place and the Girl-' -NOW is the Time-THE GEORGIAN is the Place-and YOU can be the Girl-and .a happy girl you’ll be if you are successful in capturing one of the rich prizes offered in The Georgian’s $15,000 popular voting contest. There are nearly one hun dred separate and distinct prizes-94 to be exact-and each is a thing greatly to be desired. Here is the list. Look it over and then go to work: $1,000 in gold, one $2,000 Touring Car, one $750 Grand Piano, one $650 Runabout, Ten Kingsbury Pianos from the Cable Piano Company, Twenty Trips to Cuba, with all expenses paid, Twenty Business Scholarships in the Dixie Business College, Five Scholarships in Cox College, Five Musical Scholarships in the Klindworth Conservatory of Music, Fifteen Gold Watches from Charles W. Crankshaw's Jewelry store, Fifteen Diamond Rings from Eugene Haynes’ Jewelry store. —If you will stop to consider and do a little figuring on the basis upon which votes are given for subscriptions, you’ll find that any one of the prizes is within your reach for a comparatively small effort and no expense whatever. —See The Georgian’s Contest Man-lie will tell you all about it. CUM KILLED Second Tragedy Comes to Hunting Parties Sunday. New Orleans, Dec. 16.—What was begun ci c pleasant outing yesterday by four prominent railroad and society men, terral- Dated Id a double tragedy which has met a glrtom orer the club circles of this city. 0. Hawkins Norton, aged 33. customs sgeot of the Illinois Centrat system, society •od clubman, was shot and killed while dark hunting At th# Rlgolets yesterday with friends. The party waa composed of Harry C. Buckner, commercial agent of the New York Central lines here; Walter Grlma, n member of the firm of James A. Puech A Co.; Andley >J. Post, commercial ngent for the 8outb*rn raclflc railroad. And Norton. Norton wag concealed In the Minds and waa about to fire at a flock of ducks, when Rackner accidentally discharged the con tents of bis piece Into the back of Norton'i bead, killing him almost Instantly. Audley Post and Walter Grlma, the scion of one of New Orleans’ oldest families, were traveling the watora of the Klgoleta lu a dork boat,, when the tyoat capslted. Both were able to swim, but after being In tho water for nearly on hour, became exhausts ed. Grlma sank beneath the Icy waters. Poir. whoso strength was nearly spent, attested to reach his partner** aide, hot was unable to save him. IS DYING Ilf PRISON Friends Are Urging Gov. Hughes to Grant Pardon. « CASHIER WALKER ELUDES SLEUTHS AT ENSENADA, MEX.. Stn Diego, Cal., Dec. 1*.—William F. Walker ha. escaped from the Pinker ton, at Ensenada. Mexico. It Is claim ed by the authorities today, however, that he I, now hiding on a ranch CO miles away, and will be captured with in twenty-four hours. It ts not known Just how the cashier of the New inn ate. Conn., saving* bank, who embez zled 56SS.OO, eluded the detectives. New Tork, Dec. 16.—Close to death In the hospital ward In the peniten tiary on Blackwells Island, Abe Hum 1 me!, disbarred lawyer and former flrat nlghter. In all probability soon will die In prison surrounded by petty thieves and other minor offenders unless friends, who are working day and night, can Induce Governor Hughes to grant a pardon. During most of the time since his Incarceration, Hummel has been In the hospital at Blackwells Island, but has been permitted to see members of his family and Intimate friends. This privilege has been withdrawn since his almost fatal attack on Saturday, and oven relatives nro now not per mitted. Dr. Matson, the prison physi cian, says that the order was given because of the serious condition of his patient. MRS. SAGE GIVES $50,000 TO STUDY OF TRAMP PROBLEM New York, Dec. 16.—Mrs. Bussell Sago has made the llret contribution l fund of }56,000 to be expended In an Investigation of the tramp prob lem In America. A committee has been formed to make extensive re- eearcbes Into the causes of wanderlust and the remedy. It will Include repre sentatives of othor cities and communi ties. Mrs. Sage favors a national commis sion to handle the matter. S, L IS TO REST Mason of High Rank and Pioneer Citizen Has Passed Away. Candy Candy Candy • 4 ' ' , ■ / • 4 GEO. E. JOHNSON CO. 38 WALL STREET (Just in front of old Carshed) 10,20,30,40,50,60,75 Cents PER POUND NUT BUTTER CUPS 20c POUND Old Fashioned Sugar Stick Candy The Kind You Will Not Be Afraid To Give Your Children After' an Illness of several months from cancer of the liver, S. L. Solomon-, son, one of tho pioneer citizens of. At lanta, succumbed to death at his resi dence, 2i2 Central avenue, shortly after 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Solomonson had been a resident of Atlanta' since 1867 and conducted one of the first Jewelry stores evsr opened here, at the corner of Whitehall and Alabama streets.. Later he was located In the store now occupied by Maler & Berkele. He retired from active business life in 1885 and since that time has been acting as sexton of the Jewish Temple. Mr. Solomonson waa a native of Con. nectlcut and became a Mason In thut state. He ranked high In the order and attained the thirty-second degree. He was a member of the following orders Fulton lodge, No. 216, F. & A. M.; Mount Zion Chapter, R; A. M„ No. 16; Jason Burr Council, No. 12, R. A 8. M. the Royal Arcanum, I. O. B. B.;; Scot tish Rites, thirty-second degree; Year' ab Temple, A. A. O. N. M, shrine. Mr. Solomonson Is survived by hla wife, who was Miss Josephine Pike, and four children. They are Mrs. Walter Kennedy, Mfs. E. J, Boyce and Messrs. Henry and Sidney Solomonson. The funeral services were held from the residence Monday afternoon at o'clock, conducted by Rabbi David Marx and attended by the Fulton lodge of Masons In a body. The Interment was In Oakland cemetsry. The following members of the board of trustees of the temple acted as pall bearers: Joseph Hlrech, president; V. H. Krlegshaber, Albert Steiner, Slg Well, J. S. Cohen, Arthur Hyman, Eu gene Oberdorfer, L. Cohen. J. H. Lien kauf, D. Kauffman. SUES FOR $10,000 ATTORNEY'S FEE A eult for 210,000 attorney's fees, minus $800 already paid, was entered In superior court Monday by Attorney Pettigrew against Mrs. A. H. Malsby, administrators of the estate of the late John D. Malsby. Attorney Pettlgrow alleges that he was employed by the defendants In -the capacity of attorney a short while uftcr the death of Mr. Malsby, and that ho continued his services In the manage ment of the estate until It was finally disposed of and the returns made. He sets forth that the estate was valued at more than 1200,000, and that his services were easily worth the amount specified. The plaintiff Is representsd by At torney George L. Bell. LETTERS FOUND NEAR BODY LEAD TO MAN'S ARREST. Special to Tbe Georgian. Greenville, S. C.. Dec. 16.—Deputy Sheriff Ballenger returned last night from Thomasvllle, N. C„ where ho ar rested Carl Stout, charged with tho murder of Tllden Wilson, a negro, in Greenville, about thirty days ago. The negro's body was found In the Reedy river, and on examination he was found to have had a bullet hole behind his ear. It waa known at the time that the negro had been paid ofr the night he was killed, having been a member the Southern railway wrecking crew. The only suspicion that points toward Stout, who is a fireman on the Southern. It that near.by the spot In the river where Wilson's body was found, there was also discovered a suit esse containing letters addressed lo Stout. TO ASK NEW TRIAL r Motion Set for December 28 Before Judge Roan. The motion for a new trial In the caso of Andrew Johnson, the negro convicted and sentenced Ifi hang off January 3 for the murder of Policeman J. A. Manler, has been set for a hear ing before Judge Roan on Saturday, December 28. Judge Hammond, who Is represent ing Johnson, stated Monday that he thinks It probable ho will be ready to argue the motion at that time. Should Judge Roan overrule the motion for a new trial, the case will be taken to the supreme court. IDAL Von Moltke Is Suing Editor Harden Before High Court. Rerun, Dee. 16.—Before a bench of Are Judges In a criminal cotirt. Count Kuno von Moltke began bis second trial on ac- cusatlons by Maximilian Harden today. Conut Ton Moltke failed to dissipate the charges before a minor court. Fresh revelations were awaited In this second trial with fererlsh Interest. Tim whole nation Is keen with expectnney, It Y LIVES LOST IN FIERCE STORMS Nearly Fifty Seamen Were Drowned When Vessels Went to Pieces. Prince Philip Xu ... __ Itke's divorced wife, Fran von Elbe, and her son. Lieutenant von Kruse, are among those who hare been called ns witnesses. Moltke's supporters think he THE GEORGIAN’S GREAT CONTEST TAKES ON GIGANTIC PROPORTIONS Close of Sub-Contest For Extra Money Prizes Creates Intense Excitement, and the An nouncement of the Winners in Wednes day’s Georgian Is Awaited With Interest. PHOTO ALBUMS And Kodaks for Christmas, In styles, at Jno. L. Moore A Sons. 42 North Broad stroot, Prudential build ing. G. A. CABANISS RESTS IN OAKLAND The funeral of Georgs Augustus Cab. anlss, who died Saturday afternoon In Copenhltt, was held .from the residence, 175 Augusta avenue, Sunday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock, conducted by Dr. W. W, 'Landrum, pastor of the First Baptist church. The pallbearers were Edward C, Peeples, EL O. Cabanlsa, Howell C. Peeples, Eugene R. Black, H. H. Caba- nlss, Jr., A. J. Orme, Henry . Wing and Allen Turner. The Interment was In Oakland cemetery. Mr. Cabnnlsa ts survived by the fol- lof.ing relatives, besides his wife: A •on. Edward Jl. Cabnnlss, a prominent lawyer of Birmingham; a daughter-in- law, Mr*. Dan M. Cabnnlss; four broth, ere, Hon. Henry H. C’ahanlss, of Atlan ta: Hon. Thomas B. Cabnnlss, of For syth; J. W. Cabnnlss. of Macon, and E O, Cnbanlts, of Snvanftah, and one sister, Mrs. A. C, Turner, of Atlanta. The following grandsons also survive him: Carroll Cabnnl.a, Robert Oaba- nlss, Edward Cabanlss. Jr., William Cabnnl.s, Jelks Cabanlss and Oucrry Cabanlss. Almost at the same time that death comedo Mr. Cabnnlss news was re ceived by Henry L..Dunn, of the Ara gon, of the death' of hie uncle, L. A. Turner, of McDonough, a cousin of Mr. 8tesmers'**rrtv,ng MBS New York. Dec. 18.—Beven trane- Atlantic liners one day overdoe felt their way Into port yesterday, all showing evidences of the terrible storms and gales experienced In their passage acroes. Many,lives have been loet as a re sult of the fierce etorme along the American and Brltleh coasts, Dis patches received here tell of the awful suffering of seamen from exposure and hunger. Thomas Shields, a pilot, was drowned Saturday night by a small boat capslz. Ins while he waa being transferred from the Talisman. Report! have reached Boeton of a schooner wrecked off Race Point. During a heavy snow storm Sunday, tbe Brltleh schooner, New Era, ran ashore on Sami Point, ;at the entrance to the Halifax, Nova Scotia, harbor. ’ Forty Uvea were lost when a vessel was beached at Swanage, off the British coaet. Steamers arriving In London bring news of the fiercest storm ever experienced. A dispatch from Liver pool says the Skerryvere, from Mo bile, has arrived at her destination fvlth her cargo on fire. Sixteen men were rescued Sunday from the wreck ed tug Hercules near Westerly. R. I. Four of the crew of the cruiser Isly were drowned when that vessel went the rocks Sunday at Biarritz. The Padnusa, a three-master, also went on the rocks tn the vicinity. SHAH’S WIVES WANT INCREASE IN ALLOWANCE Tehsran, Dec. 16.—The wires of the Iste shah ere having fltuturlsl difficulties. They ft re complaining bitterly of tbe redaction of their Allowances and bare gone Into purlin* went to hare the matter adjusted. Tho - MMt lutti FIRE DESTROYS HOTEL, CAUSING $30,000 LOSS, ripeciat to The Georgian. Greenville, S. C„ Dec. 16.—Chick Springs Hotel, nine miles from the city, waa destroyed by Are Saturday night just after midnight. The loss Is about $30,000, partially Insured. The hotel waa unoccupied. The building was mrorfl by. a stock. company and was **uilt three years ago. WEST VIRGINIA IS FOR KNOX Pittsburg, Dec. 16.—West Virginia Is to climb aboard the Knox band wagon, according to President McDermott, of the West Virginia senate, who Is here today. He said Knox lived dost to West Virginia, and the people regard him ns one of the great men of the ieountry. Saturday wns by far the heat day of The Georgian's populnr voting oonteHt thus far, as It brought In moro subscriptions and votes tbnn any otjjer three days since the battle of ballots was begun, and the con test department wns continually throngod with candidates awaiting their turn to bo wnlted on. At times there were ten to fifteen con testants walling to have tholr votes made * out nud their subscriptions taken so ns to get them started the first of this week, nml •*> as ’to get the benefit of tbe extra vote offer utid nlso to have a chonce to win one of the extra money prizes which were offered. The nnuounccmont of the winners of tbe extra prizes will bo made next Wednesday M.’toiiioon in The Georgian, and tho winners will be notified. It Is practically Impossible to give nn estimate ns to the number of votes given to contestants Inst week, but all may rest assured that It was more than a million. Heveral new candidates have entered the . ire mid are out with the determination of winning one of the cnpltnl prizes mid they have their friends at work getting subscrip tions for them. To candidates we wont to sayt If at nny time you do not receive full credit for all tb« votes which you turn In, let us know, for It Is n hard matter to take cars of sev eral million votes and not make nny mis takes, so If there are any mistakes made In the count, come and tell ns about It, for we are anxious to have every single vote cor rect, and we want your assistance. You ran hell) us If you will, so do not wait, but telf n« right away. Alwav* be sure that you scut In your votes In time to be count ed before making a complaint about not re ceiving tbe proper credit end above all things keep a correct account of all the votes wblcK you aeml In so you esn .beck them up st suy tlino. (live us your eo- oiivrsUon nml we will see that you have proper credit for every single vote whirl: you may send In. One of the innln troubles of the centeet departmont It thnt we rrrrlrs every ilny s large number of subscriptions with wrong •iliimwes on them end therefore we ere nnoble to tend the pnper. As s result the subscriber complains that we are falling to deliver the paner, when be or SM ana R aid In ndvance for It. We would rather ave all our subscriptions paid for In Ad vance. and It la n mistake to assume that we do not give such subscriptions the prompt and carefnl attention that they should have, simply because we have our money In advance. Evory Prize Given as Advertised. We have received queries from time to time asking how we can offer so many rich prises and make It pay. There are any numlmr of people that do not take Into consideration the fact thdt It Is purely a buxine** proposition with us, and that we will take a delight in showing the machine to anyone desiring to look It over. Do not forget that Wednesday * Georgian will be Interesting to you. for that Is tho day when wo are going to make the an- nouncemeot as to the winners of the fifty nml twenty-flve-dollar extra prizes. Watch for tat-announcement, as you may be lu tbe winning. a00000000<KK»CH3O00OOOaO0O00 O o O $200,000 A8KED FOR 0 O RELIEF OF DESTITUTE IN 0 O GREAT MINE DISASTER. O money for them and therefore get more advertising. Every newspaper pay* out 'more or le«* evei7 yesr to gain new sub .scrlbera. Home'll' **' t>ooks, some pictures, some magazines, and many other things, f Malaria Makes Pale, Sickly Children, The Old Standard GROVE'S TASTE- LE: Z CHILL;TONIC drives out mj- „ ... larJa and builds up the system. For I ||,| s ymr «•<* have adopted the contest grown people end children. 60c. {method, ne It I* felr snd gives everyone n —— *a!u something by putting forth a i Itttlo effort I tWa-.e *» there a lady who would not work ten or twelve weeks for a thousand {dollars, which for ten weeks would bo at DYNAMITE IN MAIL SUSPECTED AS WORK O Pittsburg. Pa., Dec.-16.~For the 0 O relief of the 260 widows and 1,000 0 O orphans left destitute as a result 0 O of the explosion In the mine* at 0 O Monongah, the people of the 0 O United States are asked to con- 0 O trlbuto 1200,000. West Virginia 0 0 alone can not hieet"the exigencies. 0 0 Tho needs of the women and chll- 0 0 dren In distress are urgent. 0 O Tho Chamber of Commerce hero O O will asked to handle the funds. 0 O Tho Carnegie hero fund commie- 0 0 slon will take the matter up. 0 O a 0000000000O000000O000000O0 DR. BIDLEY AND PARTY BAG ABUNDANCE OF GAME. Special to The Georgian. » * ‘ Cordcle, Ga., Dec. 16.—Dr. Frank M, Ridloy, of LaGronge, with a party of his friends, passed through .Cordele Saturday, returning home after a very successful hunting tour along: the line of the Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic railroad. Dr. Ridley la chief sur geon for the Atlanta and West Point railroad and was In his private cor. fln. perlntendent G. C. Smith, of the Atlan ta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, accompanied the..party over the line and selected the hunting ground, where ducks, quail and turkey were kilted In abundance. During the atop at Cor dele Dr. Ridley was the guest of Colonel J. Gordon Jones. t . . t . -.-A, Collected $12,000 From Fsmem. Special to The Georgian. Charleston, 8. C„ Dec. 16.—-The city of Charleston succeeded in collecting $12,000 from J. S. Famnm, a beer dis penser under the old regime for Charleston county. Representatives of tho Amerlcnn Auditing Company were employed to straighten the old account out, and reported that Farnum owed charleston county and city nearly $10,- <bin f but as some of th** claims were doubtful an agreement was reached whereby n cash settlement should be made at $12,000. Special to The Georgian. Rome, Ga., Dec. 16.--Lizzie Payton, negro, was beaten almost to death by Bpsrtal to Tbe Oeorgtsa. 8e)ma, Ala., Dec. 16.-—When the Southern train from Birmingham ar rived. here yesterday, the mall agent opened the car door and threw out a bundle of Birmingham papers. ' From the bundle there fell out a half pound stick of dynamite, which fortunately, dtd not explode. The Incident, follow ing closely upon the attempt by wreck- era to wreck a passenger trr.ln on the Southern system, and their succeeding In another attempt. In which Engineer LitUe was Wiled, la the cause of tha police believing thai dynamite was put lu thp bundle of papers for the pur pose of destroying the train or the de-, pot at this place. STATETREA8URER . GLAZIER IS ILL sum for the average worker. «>> .'Hal Inlisll,# Ml- •s-lll ! Officers arrested him, but on the to 4 to the station house he broke away win It, for tbs ear trl|[ N one of standard j f ron * them and has not been recap- tfinke nml will have all the latest Improve ments. The car will be * ood .•omon will probably die Chelsea, Mirh.. Dsc. l«.-*rAlarm!ng reports nrt In circulation regarding the Illness of State Treasurer Frank !» Stuart s G:n and Buehu, a quick 1 cure for Bright’s disease, liver -’to n.-t <*f state ’.ml stom.’ch t: o'..b.os. 411 drug , gists. $1.00. , .j - • •*: u-r ; • i. GEORGIAN AND NEWS $15,#00 CONTEST No. 27 GOOD FOR ONE VOTE FOR MRS. OR MI6S (Name of Candidate) 'Street Number. City, snd stale.) CONTEST DISTRICT NUMBER