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t / J inn /\ l lji\ a i iv vtnv./i\ur11\ »\ a .\ 11 ±\r.*\\&. alimony given Sensational Testimony Fails to Stop Woman's Cause—Men’s Visits Told by Churchmen. Sensational testimony against Mrs. Susie Pierre, in an alimony suit fol lowing a divorce action that pretty rcrll split the membership of the ponders Avenue Baptist Church some months ago, failed to prevent Mrs. pierce winning her fight In Judge Pendleton’s court Tuesday, and she w is hwarded $20 a week. Half of the amount is to go for her 8-year-old child, Helen. The girl, by Judge Pendleton's de cision will spend school days with pr mother and Saturday and Sun day with her father. Half a hundred witnesses, all of whom reside in the vicinity of Pon ders avenue, and many of whom were Members of the Ponders Avenue Bap tist Church, were summoned. The • hurcli was brought into the history nf ; he case v. hen the membership ex pelled Mrs. Pierce and Gus Thomas, a ousin of Br. Pierce, from the , hurch. Thomas Tuesday denied th« charges. Witnesses testified that Thomas had called often at the Pierce home, both with Br. Pierce, hut more fre quently when yhe doctor was away from liome. Mrs. Pierce would sit in a swing on the porch while Thomas occupied a chair and fed her candy, and would also wad paper balls and ioss them at her playfully, many of .• witnesses stated* They declared there had been much talk in the neighborhood about it. Reference was also made to a man named Sears, with whom several witnesses stated Mrs, Pierce was in fatuated several years ago*. As a re sult of this infatuation they stated she had been put out of the church, but reinstated, and dropped again after the separation of herself and husband several months ago. Attorney Kdgar Latham, counsel for Mrs. Pierce, announced that he would call a number of witnesses to show that the divorce suit was “sim ply a split in the neighborhood.” and that he would refute all the charges made against Mrs. Pierce. Apparently it is simply a case of friendship, and she has as many friends there as Dr. Pierce.” he said. An anonvinous love letter which Dr Pierce testified he found in his organ and which he declared was in the i and writing of Gus Thomas was introduced. Blooming Dandelions Greet Skaters on Ice New Trial Denied Nick Wilburn for Slaying of King madison, Deo. is.—Ntck wii- bnrn * motion for a new trial, now- under sentence of death for ki'tin* James King, in Jones County, was overruled here by Judge James B. Park In his argument John Ft. Cooper, attorney for Wilburn, stated that the only evidence brought forth In the trial was the confession of the pris oner himself while in duress, and that it seemed forced upon him He also ■referred to the fact that Mrs King was given her liberty, when, he de clared, she was the more guilty of the two. Solicitor Joseph K. Pottle, repre senting the State, said no man ever got a fairer trial than Nick Wilburn; that his confession was made vol untarily and free from any kind of intimidation. Holland in Treaty Framed by Bryan WASHINGTON. Dec. 16—Secre tary of State Bryan announces that Holland has agreed to enter into a "peace treaty" with the United States similar to the six already in force be tween the United States and Latin American republics. Portugal, Switzerland and Denmark also are considering signing like trea ties. Tea in the Capitol Washington's Latest WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 Mrs Henry T. Rainey, wife of Representative Rai ney. of Illinois, introduced a new form of entertainment when she gave a tea in honor of the members from Illinois and their wives in the House restau rant. Representative Rainey stole a few minutes from a busy House session to assist Mrs. Rainey in receiving their guests. Herrick Volplanes 2,000 Feet to Earth Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS. Dec. 16.—Myron T. Herrick. American Ambassador to France, while watching Pegoud turn aerial somer saults at Buc, expressed a wish to fly. He was immediately accommodated by Bldault. Mr. Herrick said the only time he feit at all scared was when the engine was stopped L',000 feet in the air and the bi plane volplaned to earth. 21 Children to Go With This Husband \\ \SHINGTOX, Dec. 16. - While dan- «• linns bloom along the banks, skaters glided up and down the Morris canal. FLUSHING, N. Y.. Dec. 16— Mrs. Della Nolan, a widow with no chil- ! dren. will wed Daniel Bulger, a wid- | ower with 21 children. BY III TOLD BY REFUGEES Stories of Rapine, Robbery and Killing Confirmed by the For eigners Reaching Border. JUAREZ. MEXICO, Dec. 16.—Sixty American refugees from the terror- stricken city of Chihuahua arrived here earlv to-day on a special train with vivid stories of the horrors of war as conducted bv General \ ilia, bandit leader of the Constitutionalist armv. On the same train were 142 Ger man. French, Italian and Spanish res idents of the city where the Mexican rebels hold full sway, looting and killing The refugees included men, women and children. The Americans confirmed the stor ies of rapine, robbers and murder told by the refugees who arrived here last week. They declared that r condition bordering on anarchy exists In Chihuahua. “Property of the refugees who left before us had been seized and sold at auction,” said one of the fleeing Americans. “The proceeds were placed in the war chest of the Constitutionalists, which means in the pocket of Pancho Villa. "On Friday two Mexicans. Rafael Rembaoa and Jacob Mucharras, were put to death by one of Villa's firing squads. We were unable to learn anything of the fate of Luis Ter razas. Jr., though we know’ that he v\as compelled to sign checks aggre gating a vast amount for the rebels." Rebels Entrenched in 17 Miles of Capitol. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MEXICO CITY. Dec. 16.—Deceiving the War Department by their opera tions south of the capital. Zapatista forces have succeeded in gaining a strong 'oothold a I Miipa Alta, only seventeen miles from Mexico City Fighting began there late yesterday, and was still going on to-day. while troops from the capital garrison were rushed to the aid of the Federate. j among them two companies of the famous Twenty-ninth Infantry. This is the first time that any part of the Twenty-ninth Regiment has been detailed outside of Mexico City. Every rebel leader captured here after will be executed at once. This became known to-day w hen the Gov ernment explained that the execution of Enedino Mata, after he had been captured near Matehuala. State of San Luis, had taken place “In accord ance with Government policy of ex ecuting all rebels as traitors.” Funeral Delayed While Detectives Hunt for Corpse MACON, I>ec. 16.—A negro funeral here was delayed several hours while city detectives, an undertaker and a score of relatives and friends of Isaiah Milner, the deceased, looked for the corpse, the hearse and the driver. Finally the hearse was located at Saints Rest, seven miles from the city, on the Houston road. The driver was so drunk he did not know his name. He was tried before the Re corder to-day and heavily fined for disorderly conduct. Wlule the search was on the serv ices at the church were prolonged, more than 100 songs appropriate to the occasion being sung. To-day Hie 40 or 50 mourners appeared in court as witnesses. The driver declared he had no recollection of running awav from Hie funeral procession. TO SETTLE $100,000 SUIT SAVANNAH. Dec. 16.—The suit of the Georgia Hotel Company for $100.- 000 damages against Collins Broth ers, contractors, for not finishing the tourist hotel before September 15, will probably be settled out of court. Policy holders of the Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company held a meet ing In the office of the company in the Third National Bank Building Tuesday morning to formulate plans for Increasing the businesh of the company At the VVinecoff Hotel Monday night plans were discussed for build ing a great Southern life Insurance I company. Attention was railed to the far’ that the company has written $255,000 of new business in the last week. At j this iate the company writes morel than $12,000,000 yearly. A business meeting, and not a 1 in-» ner. was what J. K. Orr, the toast- master, railed the gathernig. He said that the Bout Hi could do anything any other section of the country con'd do, and that the South could build a great Insurance company ns well as the North. He introduced President Winn at the conclusion of his remarks Mr Winn told wnat the Cosmopol itan has done and what it can do. provided it has the co-operation of Atlanta's citizens. He said that he had just closed three big agency con tracts in Valdosta, Macon and At lanta. < 'olonel XV. lPeel, chairman of the finance committee, made a brief ad dress in which he said that he enn- shlered the Cosmopolitan a splendid institution. John l>. Little, one of the company's attorneys, and Judge Arthur G. Powell, general counsel, praised the Cosmopolitan In short JEWELERS K- BROKERS SOI Peters Bldg Money ft-: Phone Main 218 STRICTLY PRIVATE. O speeches John Temple Graves spoke on the possibilities in Atlanta and Georgia for a great insurance company. FREE! , 2 GOLDFISH With a beautiful globe given away with each 75c jar J. & W. Cold Cream. Or, instead of small fish, for 10c extra, two larger Goldfish and one-half gallon globe. Or, four larger Goldfish and one gallon globe. 25c. Demonstration "Easy Fix" Dorn Remedy Removes Corns, Buhions or Callouses in 5 minutes without pain or injury. Money refunded if not satisfactory. JACKSON & WESSELL DRUGGISTS 30 Marietta Street, Corner Broad Bell Ivy 1088 Atlanta 377 XMAS RATES Reduced over N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R. R. Apply any Agent. siimfVivVfliViVvt^iiVvvv Main Floor, Rear «tm« iViVhi «V«Yt • ■vYvft rV^ i M. RICH & BROS. CO. t % - SHOE Five Eventful Years m me. me me Have elapsed since Queen Quality Shoes 2 were introduced to the Atlanta public. 5 1 m: m. m During this period of time radical “ me changes have occurred in styles and 2 methods; in every ease Queen Quality was SE the stvle leader, and now you can obtain 2 ^ me the same steles in our Greater Shoe l)e- 5= me partment as can he found on Fifth Avenue S or Broadway. jr me For instance, Yhe Patent Button Boot me with Spanish Louis heels, illustrated to £ 1 lie left. This style is all the rage now, and 5; we have them at $5, at -$6, at $7, according 3g to grade. 1 Or, if you prefer a Cuban leather heel, 5e like this style, you can be pleased at either $4.25 or $5. * 2 «£ The same model is also carried with plain toe and cloth top. jp jg The two styles illustrated are only two of many shown in ; our shoe department. More than two hundred others await an opportunity for your inspection. MWWTOPJWWVW M. RICH & BROS. CO. > 753" Why Not Neckwear lor Christmas? Beautiful Net Collars, ruf fled, ribbon and fancy trims, for 50c and 59c Fichus, very dainty white lace and pretty trims. 50c and 59c Jabots, chiffon and lace, with ribbon and satin trims 25c Toys of Every Description in Our New Basement. Prices Low. Why Not Gtoves tor kflfo \ Christmas? 1 Women’s 2-clasp $1 Kid rfy (Moves, biack, white, white p with black stitching, for, ViSBFTi pair 69c Women's 18-button $2 white Kid Gloves for, S'geWkk'B pair $1.79 Boys' and Girls’ Gloves in every kind, pair 50c Babies' Knit Mitts 25c •Joi Sta tion f J Mail orders from all points can he tilled now. Our fast Mail Order Department, in connection with our U. S. Suit - Postal Station, will bring (’hristmas (lifts to you quick—you can have your Parcel Post Packages tied up here—sent from hero- money orders filled—let ters registered — s t a m p s sold. This convenient post- office open 8:20 to 7 P. M., Main Floor, Annex, dust a few steps in from Whitehall St.. Mattie Mae Parker, Chief Clerk. For Christmas Shopping look Not Many Left, Eh? at the Calendar. Only seven more shopping days. Come early in the morning. Mitigate v r 7 1 h- 1 »*-H si 1 1 \ 1 \ j - 1710 19 w L 22M 3 the hardships endured by the salesgirls, errand hoys, floor men, delivery men and eleva tor conductors, dust make your daily lists, come to this Big store, where every counter whispers a gift suggestion, where every shelf furnishes a gift hint. Please carry as many small parcels with you as possible 1,001 Silver Toilet Articles, Choice AH Furs 1-4 Off All Furniture 20 Per Cent 011 Odd Places 1-3 Off Remnants Dress Goods f and Silks on Special ± AND Tables .... 3 2 At $1.00 Combination Sots for men in holiday box. One Silk Tie, 1 pair Silk Hose and 1 Silk Hand- kerchief. Fine, suitable Christmas gift for any 69c Al $4.00 values in Women's Net and Lace Waists. These are ribbon trimmed, all fluffy ruffled, and A certainly would please any lady for a Christ- mas remembrance. Choice qfUtvfr Women’s German Blanket and soft Eiderdown $3.50 to Robes. \ ery choice collection of patterns. - Jlake grand gifts. Second floor. At $10.00 Satine Bed Comforters, filled to perfect plump- $3.50 to ness with soft, snowy white cotton hatting. * Make good, sensible Christmas gifts. $*>.00 Princess Handkerchiefs for ladies, with little 6 for Longfellow initials in colors. Pretty holiday - boxes. $1.00 Ladies* gold -filled Watch Bracelets— good time-keepers. W*e show the very latest out at $3.95. $6.00 and $7.50 A 300 Just Come in at $1,39 V '/3 Off I? On All % Pictures /V To-morrow £$ Wednesday f Whv Not \ V ' 4 S Pictures *0 For Christmas? I .to Off 1 $ y w Marked Prices & & k Ladies’ Leather, Moire and Satin Handbags. CHOICE An immense variety newest shapes, linings, fit- $1.00 tings, etc. / JL Women's Jersey Top Silk Petticoats—the real value being $3.95—in black greens, and all col ors. Make splendid gifts. Third floor. Embroidered Pillow Cases, initialed. No pres- $-1.25 ent eould please better than a pair of these. B Pair for Fans for the chil dren at, 25c and 50c Ladies’ Fans in ivory handle $1 and lip Ladies' Fans in pearl $5 and Up Mesh Bag Sale To-morrow 5 and 6 inch German Silver Mesh Hags; $1.98 A very handsome $4 f> and 6 inch Bailey German Silver Mesh $2.95 5, 6 and 7 inch $6 German Silver Mesh Bags for $3.98 50 beautiful, heavy, sparkling, glit tering Cut Glass Water Sets—One Pitcher, worth $3.5«); Six Tumblers, worth $2.60; whole 7 pieces for very Gift for . v t*i/U Malinc Ruffs in black and £ white, black and cerise and 3rl white and cerise, at Rengo Belt Brocaded Cor- ^ sets, $3.50 value, medium .Ho bust, long hips, six hose J. supporters, for Ladies’ Flannelette Kimonos, $63.50 Empire effect, satin trimmed, at $1.25, $2.00 and Special Hosiery Sale v For Christmas Gifts 3 pairs Silk Lisle Hose in Christmas Box for, pair Women’s Boot Silk Hose in black, white and tan and all the leading shades, full fashioned, reinforced feet and deep garter hem, a real 75c value. To-morrow, pair J. M. HIGH CO. J. M. HIGH CO.