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OVER 100,000 THE SUNDAY AMERICAN'S NET PAID CIRCULATION The National Southern Sunday Newspaper The Atlanta Georgian Read for Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use for Results VOL. XII. NO. 112. ATI*ANTA, GA., WEDNESDAY, DKCEMBI 5R 10, 1913: Copyright, 190C. By Tne Georgian Co. 2 CEN TTQ PAY NO 1 O. MORE. South Georgia AFTERNOON EDITION POLICE BOARD OVERRIDES BEAVERS MAYOR WARNS OF NORTH SIDE F LEADER IS f Barfield, Recommended for Ser geant, Becomes Only Patrol man—Hollis Gets Place. I A. Hollis, ranking a* a patrol man until a few hours before Wed nesday, was appointed head of At lanta’s “vice squad” to replace J. W. Barfield, whose removal and demo tion reated a sensation at Thursday night’s meeting of the Police Board. As Chief Beavers’ right-hand man .n the war on evil resorts, Barfldld had made a reputation that led many to believe that he would be promoted t sergeant by the board. His dis- ri sral from the leadership of the v -e squad, therefore, was the more surprising and was the chief topic of conversation Wednesday in police circles. Barfield was nominated and rec- mmended as sergeant by Chief Beavers and the action of the Police Board was in direct opposition to his * xnressed wishes. Hollis, however, was named as second choice by the Chief and was elected a sergeant without dissent, being appointed head of the “vice squad" Wednesday fore noon. Opposed by Masen. Barfield in the future wilfi rank as patrolman. The fight against him was waged by Chairman Mason, of the Police Board, who told his fel low-members that he was forced to oppose the vice squad head because of many reports of dissension that had come to him. He had understood that the men working under Barfield were dissatisfied with his adminis tration and that much discord had j resulted. At the same time he named Bar- fleld for sergeant, Chief Beavers made the same recommendation In behalf of Alfred D. Luck and George A. Maddox, roundsmen, Luck and Mad dox were elected. Barfield’s name was rejected by a vote of 8 to 8. Commkssioners Smith. Vernoy and Garner cast the favorable votes. Hol lis then was named by Beavers in place of Barfield and was chosen without opposition. The three ser geants wifi begin their new duties at /once. Roundsman Abolished. The election of the three sergeants followed action by the Police Board some time ago to abolish the posi tion of roundsman. Barfield. Luck and Maddox, because of their posi tions as roundsmen, were consid ered in line for promotion, but a few days before the board meeting there were well authenticated reports of a strong fight being made against Bar- field. Barfield has been long in the po licy service and was made a mem ber of the “vice squad” at it« or ganization. GET YOUR SEATS FOR THIS GREA TSHO W NO W Get your tickets now for the Empty Stroking Fund Star ' Matinee Friday afternoon, 2:30 o’clock, at the Atlanta Theater. You can reserve them by calling Ivy 595—and you’d better do it, because you’re going, and you want a good seal. Here - s a partial list of the great bill: Australiau Boy Scouts, champion bo.v woodsmen of the world. Thomas Wallace, tenor, and Bayne YouDg, baritone, soloists with Ellery’s band, accompanied by Ellery himself. Yvette, violinist, headliner at the Forsyth Auriema, sensation of the movies. Francis and House, crack tumbling team from the Atlanta- Athletic Club. All these, and then some more—and then the great climatic ; act from “Fine Feathers,” with Robert Edeson, Wilton Lack- aye, Max Figman, Rose Coghlan, Lolita Robertson and Lydia i Dickson in the star roles. Also a Doll Auction, of dolls dressed by Atlanta society > women, with Forrest Adair as auctioneer. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! TROOPS QUIT CHILD SHOW HUERTA FOR MENACED ZAPATA BY FIRE FORREST ADAIR TO CRY DOLLS FOR XMAS FUND FORREST ADA IK. Desperate Fighting Still on Near Mexico City Without Advan tage to Federals. God’s Laws Broken By Negroes in U. S., Avers Missionary SPRINGFIBQLD. ILL.. Dec. 10.—The place for the negro is in Africa. Dan Crawford, famous African miasionary, who arrived in the city to-day, so declares. “The negro's home is Africa,” Mr. Frawford said “Climatically and personally he is fitted for life there. The negroes in the United States should be to-day with their brothers in Africa. It may be economically Impossible to provide for their re moval, but as they stand in the United States they break God’s law. Divers seed shall not be sown on the same field, according to God, neither shall wool be mixed with cotton. r You Touch a Magic Button When you become a Geor gian “Want Ad” user. Like thousands of others, Mr. Mecklin is amazed. WANTED—To get in cor respondence with a man wn s honest and capable or *o° K a ing after a six-horse farm. » water mill. grinding corn, athes. cow feed, etc., wno is Christian and a manager or abor, who knows the value oi liogs. how to look after co>wt, garden vegetables, a summer hoarding house and whc > money enough to guarantee r hat he Is no fakir. Address A. H. Mecklin. Toccoa Ga. __ Toeoos, Ga., Deo. 4, 1913. Want Ad Man, Atlanta. G* : Great Scott: The replies I received from this “Want Ad!” It’s remarkable how many people read The Geor- jian. Yours very truly, A. H. MECKLIN. Auxiliary Bazaar 3 Days This Week The Womans Auxiliary to Atlanta Typoirraphical Union will hold a baaaar the last three days of this week at the corner of Poplar and Peachtree streets, in the Empire Utfe Building, in the ground floor comer office room. Many dainty articles of needlework and useful articles of wear will be on sale. Mrs. Jesse Johnston, president of the Auxiliary, is chairman of the commit tee in charge, and through the efforts of the committee a splendid offering of articles will be on hand. Bryan Will Speak at Grape Juice Banquet TOPEKA, KAN6,. Dec. 10—At the an nual banquet of the State Democratic Club on January 5 W. J. Bryan will be the principal speaker. In celebration of the coming of the Nebraskan a grapejuice cocktail will be served to each of the 2,000 men and women who are expected to attend. Plan Phone Merger To Fight Bell Co. FHIDADEL.PHIA, Dec 10 —The amal gamation of the Independent telephone companies throughout the United States to fight the American Telephone and Telegraph Company is being sought by Samuel Hill, son-in-law of James j. Hill, president of the Orest Northern, and is said to have the sanction of ths Federal Government. Duke Bets $2,500 On Self at Tennis special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, Dec. 10 —The Duke of Marlborough and the Right Hon. Fred erick Edwin Smith. M. E., are to play a tennis match shortly on Maxine Elliott's hard court at Bushey Park. Each play er will back himself with $2,500 French Savants Seek Microbe of Baldness Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, Dec. 10 —Baldness caused by microbes is the problem engaging the attention of leading French scientists, some of w hom believe an anti-hair germ exist*. ..... ... Packers Cut Prices 25 Per Gent in Year; Retailers Get Profit CHICAGO. Dec. 10.—The consumer who buys beef ribs and loins to-day, paying juat about a* much aa he did this tima last year, is giving his re tailer a profit of about 25 per cent over the profit of 1912. This Is because of th decreased cost of meat to the re tailer. “Ribs and loins are being sold from 15 to 25 per cent less now than at this time last year by the wholesale dealer,” said T. E. Wilson, of Morris A Co. "The wholesaler ha^n reduced the price to the retailer because there la a greater sup ply now than within recent months. In moat cases the price has not been ac cordingly lowered to the consumer." Following are the prices quoted now and In December, 1912: mi. 1913. No. 1 loin 2lc 17Hc No. 1 ribs 25c 35c A corresponding decrease In the wholesale price of pork Is also shown. J Churches Filled by Week of Advertising ST. LOUIS, Doc. 10—Ninety-six churches reported Increased attendance aa the result of their federation having used half-page advertisements in news papers last week. The advertisements broadly urged church attetvlance. concluding with "You may not like the preacher; per haps it is not his fault. Try another church." Beerless Dinner For Princeton ’14 PRINCETON, N. J.. Dec. 10.—'There will be no beer served at the annual senior class dinner of Princeton Uni versity. Usually beer has been the chief beverage, but next Friday night “1914 punch” will be served. There will be no kick in this punch. The change is to guarantee the class a real dinner instead of a beer party. Coffee Worse Than Highballs, They Say NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—Lollypops, soda water, ginger ale. tea, coffee, cocoa and chocolate are all banned along with to bacco and liquors in the rules of the “Inner Circle,” a new organization started by Dr. Charles G. Pease He says an Innocent looking cup of tea Is aa injurious as a Scotch highball and that coffee Is “worse.” Advocates Dancing For All Young Men NEW YORK, Dec. 10 —Dancing should be encouraged among the young men of the city if for no other reason than to prevent them from being unhappy wall flowers Bo said Dr. Edward W. Stitt, district superintendent of schools, addressing a conference of the Recreation Alliance in the Metropolitan Life Building THE WEATHER. Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia,—F air Wednesday and Thursday. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MEXICO CITY, Dec. 10.—Scores of Federal soldiers upon whofti General Huerta hod relied to keep his capital out of the hands of the Zapatistas are deserting daily and joining the rebels. It became known to-day that some of the most trusted men of the Mexico City and Cuernavaca garri sons had decamped with large quan tities of ammunition. This was a severe blow to the Government, whose resources are steadily dwindling. Desperate fighting is still going on south of Cuernavaca. This is the fourth day of the battle there. The Federals under General Castro have thus lar held their own, but have been unable to gain any decided ad vantage. A large rebel force led by the bandit, Nerl. is marching from Puebla to aid Zapata and If he ar rive# In time the Government army will undoubtedly have to retire. The action of Congress in declaring the election of Xiuerta. illegal is ex-* peeted to make no change in the sit uation here, as he was directed to hold office until after next year's election in July, but intense interest was displayed to-day by foreigners, who anxiously inquired what, action the United State* would take in view of the latest developments. Federals Fortify For Battle on Border. PRESIDIO, TEXAS (By U. S. Army telephone to Marfa), Dec. 10.—General Salvadore Mercado’s exhausted fed eral soldier* who fled northward when the constitutionalist army, under Gen eral Villa, moved on Chihuahua City, were to-day set to work constructing fortifications south of Ojinaga These preparations for defense were dispatched from Chihuahua City wdth I, 500 constitutionalists to give battle to the federals at Ojinaga General Villa fears a surprise at tack on Juarez unless the federal army at Ojinaga is either captured or annihilated. The possibility of a battle at Ojina ga, which is immediately across the line from Presidio, is causing anxiety among both the civil and military au thorities because of the dangers from bullets falling on United States soil. The Federals are famished and foot sore, but their condition is not so bad as that of the civilians who were not used to the hardship* of forced marches over deserts and mountain land. General Arosco, who commanded the Federal rear guard, took charge of the work of erecting the fortifica tions on the southeast of Ojinaga, from which point it I* believed the .at tack will come. Luis Terrazas, one of the richest men in Mexico, who arrived here in the caravan, promised enormous wealth to the Federal troops to pro tect the civilians until the border was reached Senor Terrazas came into Presidio, where he was greeted by the Mexican Consul from El Paso and a number of Mexican and American frltnds. He was worn out from pri vation, having made most of the eight-day journey In a mule cart. General Oroxco claims that the Federal authorities will soon have II, 000 troops massed around Ojinaga, but they are short of ammunition and arms. Slaton Party Guests Of Kahns at Opera NEW YORK, Dec. 10. —Mr. arid Mrs. Otto H. Kahn had as their guests at the American premiere of the Rosen Kava- Her ia&t night at the Metropolitan Opera House Governor and Mrs. John M. Slaton, of Georgia, and Mr and Mrs. Clark HowelL of Atlanta. Blaze Starts in “Baby Section.” Firemen’s Quick Work Saves Leyden House Exhibit. The Child Welfare and Public Health Exhibit, in the lod Leyden Houes on Peachtree street, narrowly escaped destruction Wednesday morning, between 5 and 6 o’clock, when fire broke out in the “baby sec tion” on the first floor. Prompt work by the fire depart ment saved the exhibit. One or two panels and posters were scorched, and slight damage was done to the walls. The fire is supposed to have started from a defective flue. There was no one in the building except George Brown, the janitor, and the night watchman. Brown had arrived early to build the fires. After starting the furnace, he went to the second floor, driectly above the room where the “baby exhibit” is located, to sweep. Smoke coming throguh the cracks In the floor attracted his attention. He ran downstairs. The “baby room,” the second to the right aa one enters the building, was filled with smoke, iiud flames were shooting out from the walls. Broun closed tlie door to prevent air getting to the fire, and imme diately called the fire department. When the firemen arrived the house was full of smoke. Hose from the chemical tanks was run into the building, and the fire was extin guished. The fire attracted considerable at tention among the morning throngs on Peachtree street, and several hun dred persons gathered to watch the blaze. Restaurant Burns On Decatur Street. Fire of mysterious origin destroyed the restaurant of S. H. Goldberg, No. 402 Decatur street, at an early hour Wednesday morning, causing a loss estimated at several hundred dollars. The building was in flames when the fire was discovered by a passing pedestrian, and before the. fire depart ment could arrive was burned almost to the ground. The firemen were un able to save the building or any of its contents, and most of their work was directed toward preventing the flames from spreading to surrounding build ings Esther Quinn Gets 6 Cents in Libel Suit NEW YORK, Dec. 10.—Esther Quinn, of Cambridge, who sued The New York Times for $100,000 for alleged libel, was awarded a nominal verdict of 6 cents form a Supreme Court Jury. Miss Quinn contended that she had been damaged by the publication in The Times of a letter written by Dr. Harry Thurston Peck, whom she sued for $50.- 000 for breach of promise. U. S. Ownership of Phone Lines Planned WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—A bill for the government ownership of long distance telephone lines is being pre pared by Representative Moon, of Tennessee, chairman of the House Committee on Postoffice and Post Roads. The measure is said to have the backing of Postmaster General Bur leson. 75 Syracuse Co-Eds Punished for Tango SYRACUSE, Dec. 10.—Because Syra cuse University co-eds danced the tango at the Havenhall Dormitory ball, 75 of them have been ordered not to attend any dances at all, and during the next two weeks to be in their rooms by 10 o’clock each night. WAR OPENS F ENGINE Auction To Be Feature of the Big All-Star Benefit at the Atlanta Theater Friday. Ever go to a doll auction? It's great fun—especially if a g :od auctioneer is on the block, and more particularly if the dolls have been dressed by leading society women, and wear tags telling who their modistes were. And best of all, if the doll auction is for the Empty Stocking Fund, like that to be held next Friday at the Star Matinee in the Atlanta The ater. Forrest Adair is to do the auction ing, and you business men who im agine you have heard him in great form (and you probably have) while spurring the bidding on a big bit of real estate—well, you’d better be at the Atlanta Theater promptly at 2:50 o’clock Friday afternoon. Splendid Show, Too. Besides, your wife probably will have dressed one doll or several dolls, and your friends’ wives will have dressed some of the dolls, and near ly all of you will have to buy a doll or two, anyway, and it all works around Into a fine thing for you, Mr. Business Man, to be there and buy a doll or two, and hear a lively auc tion, and see a corking good show. Good show? Well, somewhat! Here’s the bill in part: Australian Boy Scouts, the moat remarkable kids in the way of wood craft and camping and drilling the world has ever seen. Thomas Wallace, tenor, and Bayne Young, baritone, soloists with t!f* famous Ellery Band, accompanied by Ellery himself. Yvette to Appear. Yvette, violin virtuoso, headliner at the Forsyth Theater. Auriema, the sensation of the movies. House and Francis, crack luxnbiitt* team from the Atlanta Athletic Club. And a lot of others. And last, and Anally, the big act from “Fine Feathers,” with Rob it Edeson. Wilton Lackaye, Max Fig- man, Lolita Robertson, Rose Cogh lan and Lydia Dickson in the st.tr roles—a cast that in vaudeville would cost many thousands a week. Now, if you think that's SOME MATINEE, take a look at the prices —and remember you may reserve seats by telephone, calling Ivy 595. Here are the prices: It’s a Real Bargain. Every seat downstairs. $1. Balcony seats, 50 cents Gallery seats, 25 cents. Which likewise are SOME PRICES for a show exhibiting these creme de la creme characteristics. So there we are. with a great chance to have a bully - time, and buy that Christmas doll dressed a* no store-doll ever was dressed, and see a pippin of a show AND SWELL THE EMPTY STOCKING FUND. This might possibly be called kill ing four birds with the same hunk of Irish rjonfetti. Which is just about doubling the prescription of the Moss Covered Adage. Governor Johnson’s Widow to Wed Again ST. PAUL, Dec. 10.—Mrs John A. Johnson, widow of Governor Johnson, will be married on Christmas l>ay to William Alley Hmith, of Pittsburg. They will return to Pittsburg after January 1 and make their home in that city. Drunk, Refused Coin, Starts Run on Bank OMAHA, Dec. 10.—Because $1,000 in currency was refused an intoxicated depositor, according to directors of the City National Bank, a run was started on the bank. Finest Residences in the City Must Have Protection, De clares Woodward. .Mayor Woodward declared Wednesday that, the burning of the maynitieent Wineeoff home in Ansley Park showed clearh that section of the city must have a fire engine house and that he woulu drge an appropriation for one before the Finance Commit tee in January. “Not only does that section need a fire engine house, but it is without fire alarm boxes, de spite the fact that the new fire alarm system is said to be com plete,’’ said Mayor WjoodwarH “We need a Are station in that sec tion and one out in the western *ec tion of the city as soon as they can possibly bo built Lots already have been purchased and one or more of those stations must be built next year "Other sections are urging fire en gine houses, but these must be built first.” Humphrey to Lead Fight. Mayor Woodward said he read the editorial in The Georgian urging an engine house and equipment at one* and that the appeal struck the right note. Councilman W. G Humphrey, of the Eighth Ward, and chairman of the Finance Committee, insisted the first of the year that an appropriation be made for a station in* that section of Hie Eighth Ward. In the switching of appropriations. however, only enough money to buy a lot was left in the budget. Councilman Humphrey will lead a fight next, year for the new station. Protests from citizens of that sec tion, where many of the most beau tiful residences in the South are ’o- cated, that for a house to catch Art meant that it would be destroyed be cause of lack of protec tion, have been of little avail in getting action from Council. Now that a $100,000 home has gone up In smoke as a sacrifice, the sta tion is likely to be built within a short time. Citizens Ane Aroused. The residents are so aroused over what they consider discrimination against them that they are ready to go before the Council Finance Com mittee in a body and insist on a new station. Also they will demand that fire- alarm boxes be placed over the area as soon as possible. Other beautiful homes have been consumed by fire just as the Wine- eoff home was, before the firemen ever reached the scene. Men from the North avenue station, the near est one to that section, said that the flames had burst through the top of the Wineeoff home before they came in sight of it. They had to make » run of about fifteen blocks. When they got there, there was not enough men and equipment to check the flame*. Americans to Back Moscow Car Lines ST PETERSBURG. Dec 10.—The technical project of the American Engl neer Hough, which is backed by Ameri can finance, is first in the list of prob able schemes for fhstalling a metropoli tan electric traction system for Moscow on the lines of the Paris and systems. ¥