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1 TIE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. II up JU ILL bosh: SAYS CITY ELECTRICIAN, DEFYING ‘GRAFT PROBE ivrazy Rat f*op¥rifh», 1013, InirniiMoni! New* Son. * See the Kookle-Roach fZ-ftTfAJ ' A VUOCT5 OR. TtJo\ To Voo - Princess' Tango Causes Kaiser's Ban Special Cable t rt The Atlanta Georqian. LONDON. Dec. 6. The reason for the Kaiser's ban on the tfingn was the dis covery that Crown Princess Cectlie was taking lessons In the tango, turkey trot and other ultra-modern dances from an American woman teacher. New Tariff Cuts Income $4,500,000 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 —Customs re celpts of the Government for Novem ber fell oft about $4,500,000 compared to November, 1012. November was the first full month of operation for the new tariff. < City Electrician R. C. Turner, in h statement Friday, t-aid lie welcomed the announced probe of his conduct by the Hoard of Electrical Control and the Council Electric Light.s Committee and defied Aldine Cham bers. attorney for the Cotton States Electric Company, io prove his graft" charges “Let Chambers be specify said Turner. “His charges only veiled intimations. "After my tight for reduced elec tric light and power rates for the people of Atlanta the organization of electrical contractors gave me a banquet at the M. & M. Club arid presented me with a watch There 1s a similar organization to thl. In every City in the country and on the inside of my watch is an inscription. ‘For R. C Turner, from his fellow- craftsmen ’ “Campaign Contributions" "These charges are all bosh. H» may think he is proving something when he brings out facts that every body knows, that there were cam paign contributions made to me." Attorney Aldine Chambers smiled significantly Friday when asked as to the details of his charges. He said ir was not within his province to take any action toward the impeach ment of Turner, but that the facts he would produce certainly would be sufficient grounds for Council to im peach the City Electrician. He said there was an organization of electrical contractors in Atlanta known as the Elektron Company, that his client, the Cotton States Electric Company, had formerly been a mem ber of this organization but had with drawn for business reasons. His graft hints are that Turner has re ceived considerable financial aid from this company, which he is prepared to prove, and that since the Cotton States Electric Company’s withdrawal from the company Turner has per secuted it. Charges in Writinq. The charges were submitted in writing to the Board of Electrical Control and the Council Electric Lights Committee. After reviewing the controversy between Turner and the Cotton States Electric Company that lias been reviewed before the Hoard of W!«^rical Control during American, Missing In Paris, Reappears PARIS, Dec. 5.—While search was being made for him to-day by French detectives whos«* aid was sought by t’nited States Ambassador Herrick, James Wads Worth Rogers, of New York, who mysteriously disappeared last Saturday, returned to the Hotel Palais D’Orsay, where he lives with to is mother. Refuses to Sign Plea To Quash‘Trust' Suit GADSDEN, ALA.. Dec. 5.—Dr. O. L Guice, president of the Chamber of Commerce, has refused to sign a peti tion being circulated throughout Ala bama asking President Wilson to withdraw the anti-trust suit filed by the Government against the United States Steel Corporation and the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. COUNTRY EGGS 35 .sovera! tc «snt m^ptlng*. the written rharRfs ht.ite that Turner him been lenient with other contractor* and that lie haw even allowed foreign con tractors to do business in Atlanta without a licenae. When a few minutes later he made a reference to the wiring of the Ho tel Winecoff by a company without a licenae Turner rejoinedi "Stick to your case.” “I will." answered Chambers "My case is showing you up." "Then well Bhow up something, too," remarked Carl Hutcheson, who had appeared as Turner's attorney. "Well tell something about the as phalt trust "I I won't say what 1 started to say," replied Chambers Specific Aecueationv The -wording of the graft charges relating to the association of electri cal contractors is: "We charge that said Turner ac cepted gifts from such an association or its members. "We charge that Turner appointed four members of the Hoard of Elec trical Examiners for contractors who were In this association. We further charge that said Tur ner is under financial obligation to this association or Its members. "We do not mean to reflect upon this association or its members. “We also charge that he has used his official position to compel loam, to him." The joint meeting of the officials hearing the charges decided to post pone further consideration of them until Monday in order that Turner may have an opportunity to reply to them. Message From Memphis. There was then considerable argu ment over whether the Cotton Suites Electric Company should be allowed to continue work In the meantime. Turner produced a telegram from the city electriciun of Memphis, the former home of Jack Ppters. mana ger of the Cotton States Electric Company, stating that i,t was hard to make Peters comply with the law. Turner then said he had no objec tions to feters pursuing his work, though before the meeting he had re fused to grant him the necessary per mits. Kaiser's Chancellor Von Hollweg, Resigns Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. BFKLIN, Dec. D. — Semi-official an nouncement whs made to-fiay that Chancellor Von Hethmann-Hollweg haa presented his resignation to Emperor William at Donausohingen because of the Government’s defeat in the Reich stag yesterday. Emperor William summoned Herr Arnim-xCricwen to Donaschingen to-day for a conference. It is believed he will be Chancellor. 5mp oV“Voi^_ A H'ikkle-rqqch| m/m IA NOMDftEP fr/MD AG"») ,Are ThrcuiO Au/av r OK) Tut Evil Ile ROAtir ho-WADDlS 1 'A HUKHRSD WISE S^VMIVS) WASTED OK 'THE 1 STUPID. OKKXE-fcOACW Wt£A/y- UjEEW- IVEEKV Rains Cease in Greater Part of District, But Waco Still Is in Peril. DALLAS, TEXAS, Dec. 5 —Al- though Hood conditions had improved in the northern section of central Texa*. the flood center had moved southward to-day and lives and property were menaced between Hearne and Richmond. The heavy rains had ceased. The Brazos River at Waco to-day had risen two feet, and flood condi tions were growing worse h »urly Rain was still falling there this morn- j big. At Hearne boats were expected from Houston to rescue mote than 100 persons who spent the night in tree to; s. A railroad bridge collapsed near Teague, and a locomotive went down with it. The Clew swam .o sifeiy, but ilie engine was buried m fcsi'd and water. The total number drowned during the’ flood was reported to be 28. It is believed, however, there are other victims unreported from the isolated sections. College Girls' Kisses Classified by Author NEW YORK, Dee. 5.—“You can tell by the way a young American girl re ceives or gives a kiss what college she has attended." declares Emile Des- champs, the French author, in a chap ter of his new book, entitled "Uncle bain’s Women.” He writes: "The best kisses come from Smith College, although the Harvard Annex girls prefer kisses to bonbons. "The kiss of Vassar girls is like a blow "The graduates of Bryn Mawr kiss without batting an eye. "The ravishing kiss of Mount Holyoke girls can only be likened to a volcano.’’ Two Drivers Shot in Indianapolis Strike INDIANA PO LIB. Dec. 5.—Two drivers were shot but not seriously wounded in a revolver battle with a <rowd of 100 men and boys to-day. The men were hauling a load of barrels. As they passed an overhead bridge at Belmont street a shower of rocks and bricks struck them. The men drew r thdir revolvers and fired into the crowd. That was the signal for a fusillade of shots. The tw(f drivers fell wounded. Four arrests were made on charges of rioting. They are all teamsters. Don’t Force Your Liver To Work When Liver Gets Lazy it Needs Only Jacobs’ Liver Salt. We have progressed beyond the calo mel and blue mass age. Calomel is a dangerous drug which crashes Into the system with mercurial force and punches a way through the sour bile, leaving organs stunned and weak and sometimes with serious after effects. Thinking people realize it is better to keep the liver, kidneys and bowels working regularly and normally. One becomes constipated and bilious because all food has a percentage of Indigestible waste, the richer the diet the greater this percentage, and In time It packs and retards the eliminative processes of liver and kidneys. But all you need is Jacobs’ Liver Salt to give a gentle flushing which loosens and washes away waste and fermentation in the natural elimination. Jacobs’ Liver Salt is the most nat ural liver tonic. Sodium sulphate and lithium stimulate and augment the nat ural digestive sulphates In the blood; instead of forcing It works naturally, gently, but promptly. If not t'p to the mark on arising, take Jacobs Liver Salt and In an hour you feel splendid. Agreeable to take and never gripes. Jacobs’ Liver Salt is better for your liver than calomel, and If you don’t agree with us after trying it, your money back at the store where you bought it. All druggists. 25c. Made and guaranteed by Jacobs’ Pharmacy. Atlanta.—Advt. FREE COUPON In TIEARST’S SUNDAY AMERICAN and AT LANTA GEORG LAN Free Christmas Gifts Dis tribution. GOOD FOR 5 VOTES For Address ...... Dist Fill in your favorite’s name, and send to Offer Department, and 5 votes will be credited in favor of candidate. Not good after December 6. l i j . i u -Umvumjuh j Former Atlanta Girl San Francisco Bride A HONDRtD WAftM/Alss Afte) MJ'THo&e tufio mV \aiot yoke Advice^ London's New Seal First in 532 Years Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, Dec 6.—The official seal of the corporation of l^ondon has been for mally "broken” and a new one substi tuted. The old one had been In use 532 years and was much worn and blurred. It had only one predecessor, which was destroyed In 1381 because It was "too small, rude and ancient." Real Country Eggs, not Chicago Cold Storage Libby's Extra Quality White Asparagus Tips, the highest grade tip packed. Special Libby 's 25c To | ^ i q mato Catsup . l-tl New York State Extra Qual ity Sweet Wrinkled Peas. Packed from se - 1 lected fresh peas * « I * 11 Argo Salmon, fancy red. The world’s 1 Op standard JL mm l“£u Fresh Mixed Nuts, Tb I^c | Crystallized Citron, Tb . 17 : 2c j Crystallized Lemon Peel, tb 17 : jc | Crystallized Orange Peel, tb 17 1 Shelled Almonds, tb 59c | Shelled Pecans. Halves 59c helled English Walnuts, tb 49c rtaxweil House Coffee, tb 28 1 2 c £c Edgewood Coffee, tb '-.c Creamery Butter, tb 35c 1914 Auto Licenses On Sale December 15 The 1914 automobile licenses will be on sale after December 15 and the old numbers will be discarded the first day of the new year. Owners should have their new license and new num ber before 1913 bids farewell. The new’ registration law requires an annual fee of $5 from automobile owners. Get-Acquainted Fete Planned by Church A get-acquainted" reception will be held In the Sunday school rooms of the Central Presbyterian Church Friday evening from 8 to 10 o’clock. Invitations have been sent out to ail the members of the church. GADSDEN, ALA., Dec. o.- A mes sage received here to-day announces the niarirage at San Francisco of Miss Lucy Barron and John V. Lew- ther. Miss Barron was formerly manager of the Postal Teiegiapn Company s fill ice here and for several years held a portion in the auditor’s office of the Western Union in Atlanta. WELL PAY A LITTLE\ AT A TIME at the J FA I R ° Smart Styles’ [Low Prices THE GLOBE 89 Whitehall Street THE GLOBE “His” Gift Will Be Doubly Appreciated If It Comes From “His” Store-THE GLOBE The Globe Store is a veritable treasure house of useful and appropri ate gifts for men. 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Left Boa Constrictor In Paris Subway Car PARIS, Dec. 5 On the arrival of a subway train at the Opera station, the | employees found under the seat of a car a large boa constrictor, which had been j forgotten by a passenger. There was a genera! stampede until a policeman killed the snake with a club. Typewriters rented 4 mos. $5 up. Am. Wtg. Mach. Co. Olll COals Will please you. hayf: ror SOLD that hoite: - ^ J | iittle "Kor Sale" ad in the "Want Ad" CARROLL & HUNTER i..... . . ^Suits AND Coats Worth $25 to $35 at fe$l2.50to$22.50 “Tog Up” for the holidays* ^ THE FAIR! 93 Whitehall LuxuriousLoungingRobes and Bath Robes That woo a man to his own home and fireside when evening $had ows gather. Always Acceptable GIFTS And Here Are All The Best Kinds Lounging Robes and Bath Robes of com fortable, handsome blanket cloth in floral uid other popular pat terns, all colors (some with slippers to match). Every one an excellent quality and a representative Globe value. 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