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OONAGHErENOS CONVICT LEASES Arkansas Governor Pardons 360 Prisoners as Rebuke to Penal System. 1.11 TLE ROCK, ARK.. Dee. 17.—8e (-tuse he considered the convict lease svsteni in Arkansas inhuman and sen- imposed by magistrates a mis ! t iege of justice, Governor George \V Donaghey in effect abolished the ease system when he issued pardons to :;iti state and 44 county convicts. Pri-oners engaged in building roads vill continue to serve their sentences. < inly those being worked under lease contracts will be set free. Their sen tern ■ - range from one to fifteen years. Tin wholesale pardoning wipes out the three largest convict camps in the state. Governor Donaghey, who retires from office n January, will send a special mes sage t ’ die Arkansas legislature, when it convenes, calling attention to this extra ordinari use of the pardon power and de manding that laws be enacted to legally abolish the lease system, reorganize the state penal system and restrict authority of magistrates to Impose sentences for trivial offenses. It is declared that in man? instances magistrates have im sed sentences for misdemeanor of fenses that in other states would have been considered excessive for felony charges. l r months Governor Donaghey lias lieen making a careful study of the con vict system in Arkansas and in view of developments that have been made pub lic from time to time, his action in or dering the hundreds of convicts liber ated is not a surprise in this state. He has had special agents and detectives in vestigating conditions and he has acted upon information furnished by them, as well as from personal inspections of the camps. CHICAGO WOMEN FACE LOSS ON EGGS BOUGHT IN WAR ON HIGH PRICE CHICAGO, Dec. 17. —Chicago club wom en who purchased ten carloads of eggs and advertised that they would be sold Friday for 24 cents pier dozen are facing a loss, say commission men today. The warm weather and the absence of snow has brought in a great quantity of eggs and the price is steadily declining. The eggs which the club women purchased at 20la cents a dozen were quoted to deal ers yesterday at 18 and 18% cents. MILITARY TO HOLD BIG TOURNAMENT IN ATLANTA The Fifth regiment, Georgia National Guard Seventeenth infantry, I’nited states army; Eleventh cavalry. United States army: the Eadies Hunt club and the Old Guard, representing practically all of the military organizations in the city, will hold a grand military rally Jan uary 15 and 16. Company D, of the Fifth regiment, Georgia National Guard, Captain W. J. Stoddard commanding, is regarded as the champion company of the regiment. The company lias issued an open chal lenge to any company of national guard in the I’nited S ates for a championship shel ter tent race. The race will be a fea ture <t the tournament. Other compa nies of the national guard regiment here will practice every night for the tour nament until January 6. J. A. CORBALLY. PIONEER ATLANTA BUILDER. DIES John A. Corbally, at one time the most prominent contractor In Atlanta, died this morning at the age of T 5 years, at his home. 126 Windsor street. He had been ill several months. When Atlanta was a young city and t; • • entire section was being rebuilt after the Civil war, Mr. Corbally took a prom *?nnt part in erecting some of the old Louses which still are landmarks in va rious parts of the. city. After working independently for many years, he became onnected with the construction depart ment of the city, and was employed there at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife. The fu ' eral arrangements will be announced later. GETS LIFE SENTENCE FOR SLAYING HIS STEPFATHER MONTGOMERY, ADA., Dec. 17.—Wil liam G Oakley, slayer of P. A. Wood, his stepfather, who was recently con victed of first degree murder by a Jury h the Montgomery city court, was sen lenced to life imprisonment yesterday by ■beige Armstead Brown. Oakley main tained tin demeanor of a crazy man dur ing the passage of sentence, but for the first time since he went to trial he made a remark. Just as the court passed sen tence. Oakley said: rhe ship is too hot: I want to get oft." ''ak'e.s is the young man of Bibb coun ' "h<> killed his stepfather in the state on October 81. He pleaded in 'luring his trial. MAKE SOMEBODY 'ifpv with a Kodak—the gift that Pi-ases both young and old. Jno, E. v >re & Sons have a complete line. 42 North Broad St. (Advt.) Round trip CHRISTMAS RATES SEABOARD will sell Holiday tick _ ' between all stations and to points f ‘ Cur JP €C tl n g lines, December 13 first SEABOARD Agents will furnish rates and schedules. (Advt.) DON’T MISS SEEING THE SHOW AT THE BONITA THEATER 1 e Burgiar Alarm,” one of the most “ roua musical comedies ever wit- • ’P Atlanta, is packing ’em in at 'h” Bonita this week. i ...■ t' ’ to tv n ’Bht, when the bill will change ti,-, n ne drafter,” another live produc- • "Pular 'l^ yS "’ lll , be P rod uc«d by the :my Allen & Kenna Comedy coni- .i, l ,' b “*” motion pictures in town a e between every performance. (Advt.) HARVARD STUDENTS PAY $98,255 FOR—TOBACCO BOSTON, Dee. 17.—According to the University Register, Harvard students spend $603,780 for clothes, $98,255 for cigars and cigarettes and $73,250 for " ines, as compared to $71,250 for books. AU Holiday Goods 25% Off JCfor the remaining days of the shopping sea son we offer all holiday articles at a special discount of I-4 off. We still have on display an interesting assortment of exclusive Christmas novelties, but not wishing to carry over any articles we offer this special induce ment to those wishing tasty gifts at attractive prices. Our stock includes: * Cordova Leathers n- Lamps Brasses Sheffield Silvers JjU Baskets Kases Brocade Novelties Trays Candlesticks Kase Kraft Potteries Mirrors Pictures Furniture Novelties THE W.E BROWNE DECORA TING CO. 90 N. FORSYTH STREET ” ' ' "" ■■ " ■" ■ . - ... - - Jacobs’ Cathartic Dovers-Quinine Relieves Without Affecting Sight or Hearing, Cold in the Head or Chest, Coughs, Grippe, etc. Does Not Act Like Quinine A IIIAR7K DOX LRS-Ql ININE possesses all the curative virtue of quinine without its bad effects, and is perfectly safe for any one to take. It does not nauseate or gripe, does not cause ringing or buzzing nor make yon dizzy, does not affect the sight. Taken at the beginning of a cold it does not produce heavy sweat and you can continue your work without interruption; but it throws the cold out of your system so quickly you hardly real ize you had a cold. Relieves Congestion by Stimulation Combines with the quinine, cascara sagrada, which is one of the best laxatives known. The first thing it does is to stinfulate the liver to increased activity and relieve the conges tion through free bowel movement. Then, with increased fiver activity and blood flowing <iuickly. muscles relax and nerves are relieved from the tense strain. The quinine draws out the fever and inflammation, opens the passages of the head and breaks up the cold al once. z Quickest, Safest Remedy and Easiest to Take All pains and aches are relieved after two or three doses; in a few hours even a deep seated eold or hard attack of grippe is completely broken up. We know of nothing that acts so quickly ami with so little discomfort to the patient. Taken at the beginning of a cold or grippe, it will prevent a severe attack. Prepared in both forms. Tablets and Capsules; and if wanted in liquid form, contents of capsules can be dissolved in water. It is our own preparation, prepared in our own labor atory. and we believe there is no better or safer remedy for Colds, Coughs, Grippe, Fever ish Headache, etc. Sold with our Positive Guarantee; If you are not thoroughly satisfied with results obtained, we will refund your money. Either Capsules or Tablets, a box 18c Manufactured and Guaranteed by Jacobs’ Pharmacy Main Store and Laboratory, 6-8 Marietta Street. 23 Whitehall St. 544 p eac h tree S t. 266 Peters St. 102 Whitehall St. . 2 45 Houston St. 152 Decatur St. 70 W. Mitchell St. 423 Marietta St. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. TUESDAY. DECE MB ER 17,1912. DONKEYS PERFORMERS AT CAFE DINNER PARTY NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—Five donkeys were made the performers at a “Night in Arabia” dinner party given at one of the fashionable cases, and their bray ing annoyed the neighbors. CRITICISM OF WOMAN’S SINGING COSTS $5 FINE COLUMBUS. OHIO, Dee. 17.—Jack Harstock criticised a neighbor wom an’s rendition of “Everybody's Doing It” and Judge .Osborne lined Jack $5 and costs. Chamber I in=Johnson= Dußose Company Atlanta New York Paris A Store Equal to the Occasion A big, roomy, comfortable store, worthy merchandise, fair prices, courteous and efficient salespeople—and the big Christ mas crowds are kept interested and happy in Chamberlin-John son-Du Bose’s. None of those petty vexations here too often attendant on Christmas shopping. The size and the variety of the Christmas stocks allow your free choice—none of this “won’t this answer just as well?” All runs smoothly along, because all is fit and ready and equal to the demands of the time. So now when moments are precious, go to the store that does not sacrifice your interests to the exigencies of the occasion, but that goes along busily, hap pily serving you well, just as it does every other business day of the year. Stamped With the Approval of Santa Claus---The Junior Department—Third Floor-Offers Valuable Assistance Me ve had a wireless from Santa (’lans’ B reads: “Your Junior Department is lending valuable ami much appreciated assistance. I commend it to my faithful co-workers.” Which proves that Santa is very practical and sensible old gentle man withal—for these are the things with which we are helping him. Children’s Fur Sets Can you remember back to your first fur set? Chances are Santa brought it—and Santa is much a creature of habit. He will bring furs to many good little girls this Christmas And if he comes to us tor help, he will find just ail the pretty furs he could want—enough for almost all the good little girls of Atlanta. Os cones angora, thibet, lamb, squirrel, o’possum, fox, imitation ermine, moufflon wolverine, o’possum, imitation chinchilla. Many of these are white. I hey are priced from $1.25 to $25.00. Children’s Sweaters and Leggins Sweaters that, an* more than just garments to keep out the cold; neat little affairs that look smart and attractive: in white, red. brown and’ Oxford; priced from $1.35 to $5.00. ns. knitted, that reach to the waist, in white and colors, at 50c, 75c, 85c and $1.25. ’ Knee length Leggins at 50c to 85c. Jersey Leggins at 50c to $2.50. And Toques that keep out all the cold and look prettv at the same time are priced at 25c to SI.OO. For the Baby’s Christmas If this Christmas brings Santa’s first visit make it a memorable one —with the help ot the Junior Department with its — Crochet Sacques, in white, pink and light blue, at 25c to $1.50. me <’ aslimere Sacques, some of them daintilv embroidered, at SI.OO to $5.00. Bootees at 15c to $1.50 a pair. Mittens at 25c to SI,OO a pair. Then there are the cashmere Wrappers, crochet, pique, eiderdown and corduroy Carriage Covers. And hundreds of little novelties, such as hand-painted celluloid brush and comb sets, talcum boxes, rattles, balls, trinket boxes, work baskets, hampers and record books in which to writedown baby’s wonderful achievements. What Would Christmas Be Without The Dolls? Next year thousands of the faithful believers in Santa Claus will come into the sad knowledge of all that makes this Christmas a joy. Then let the doll this year be one to keep and cher ish. We have many such—with curly hair, flaxen, brown and black—with drooping eyelashes, rosy cheeks and Cu fid's bow mouth —and then eyes that sometimes get sleepy—in fact, just the moment they are tucked in bed they go right off to sleep. Those with bisque or kid bodi' s are priced from $2.00 up to $12.50. Dolls with kid bodies and celluloid head, hands and feet—they will not break—at $3.00 and $4.00. Little baby dolls at 29c. And then the funniest, queerest character dolls at 50c. *■ Chamberlin=Johnson=Dußose Co. 7