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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS IN! GIVEN Sensational Testimony Fails to Stop Woman's Cause—Men’s Visits Told by Churchmen. Senf3 t n,il testimony against Mrs. _. ;,p pirri'P, in an alimony suit fol- v , . nK < ; vorce aetion that pretty M tii the membership of the Avenue Baptist Church some ; . ... failed to prevent Mrs. n.,,, zoning her fight in Judge Pendleton’S court Tuesday, and she •• d $2" a week. Half of (he ,S In go for her 8-year-oid ..Mid Helen. 71. r! h\ Judge Pendleton's de- Nil'l spend school days with ,, r mother and Saturday and Sun- ,1m with her father. II, 1 f a hundred witnesses, all of n-liom reside in the vieinity of Pon- rterv a veil‘IP, and many of whom were members f the Ponders Avenue Bap- ' arch, were summoned. The cliufcli was brought into the history nf the rase when the membership ex- netied Mrs Pieree and Gus Thomas, , ousin of Ur- Pierce, from the rhurch Thomas Tuesday denied the charge? Witnesses testified tiial Thomas had called Often at the Pierce home, both with Dr. Pierce, but more fre quently when the doctor was away from home. Mrs. Pierce would sit in a ctving on the porch while Thomas occupied a chair and fed her candy, and would also wad paper balls and toss them at her playfully, many of the witnesses stated. They declared there had beer 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- ni !t n f this infatuation they slated .he had been put out of the church, hut reinstated, and dropped again after the separation of herself and husband several months ago. Attorney Edgar Latham, counsel 'or Mrs. Pierce, announced that he would call a number of witnesses to show that the divorce suit was "simA plv 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 anonymous love letter which Dr. Pierce testified he found in his organ and which he declared was in the handwriting of Gus Thomas was Introduced. Blooming Dandelions Greet Skaters on Ice New Trial Denied Nick Wilburn for Slaying of King MADISON, Dec. 16.—Nick Wil burn's motion for a new trial, now under sentence of death for killing James King, in Jones County, was overruled here by Judge James B. Park. In his argument John H. 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 E. 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 announce* that Holland has agreed to enter into a “peace treaty" with the United Staten 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 Bidault. Mr. Herrick said the only time he felt at all scared was when the engine was stopped 2,000 feet in the air and the bi plane volplaned to earth. 21 Children to Do With This Husband 8! VILLA TOLD 81 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 early to-day on a special train with vivid stories of the horrors of war as conducted by General \ ilia, bandit leader of the Constitutionalist army. 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, robbery and murder told by the refugees who arrived here last week. They declared that p 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 was 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 foothold at Milpa 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 Fed era Is, 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 he executed at once. This became known to-day when 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.” WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—While dan delions bloom along the banks, skaters elided up and down the Morris canal. FLUSHING, N. Y.. Dec. 16.—Mrs. Delia Nolan, a widow with no chil dren, will wed Daniel Bulger, a wid ower with 21 children. XMAS RATES Reduced over N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R. R. Apply any Agent. WWWMWtf Main Floor, Rear VllVfflvVlV^ffVlV^lVlvVfVV^ ! 1CH & BROS. CO. r Ur n/ jj£ LpeSt SHOE Five Eventful Years Have elapsed since Queen Quality Shoes were introduced to the Atlanta public. During this period of time radical changes have occurred in styles and methods; in every ease Queen Quality was the style leader, and now you can obtain the same styles in our Greater Shoe De partment as can be found on Fifth Avenue or Broadway. For instance, the Patent Button Boot with Spanish Louis heels, illustrated to the left. This style is all the rage now, and we have them at $5, at $6, at $7, according to grade. Or, if you prefer a Cuban leather heel, like this style, you can be pleased at either $4.25 or $5. The same model is also carried with plain toe and cloth top. * I he two stvles illlistrated are only two of many shown in 2 ^ ** j " ,1| ‘ shoe department. More than two hundred others await an 5 'Pportunity for your inspection. j pi M rich & Bros. co. Funeral Delayed While Detectives Hunt for Corpse MACON, Dec. 16. -A negro funeral here was delayed several hours while • tty detectives, undertaker and a score of relatives anu friends of Isaiah Milner, the deceased, looked for ;.h< 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. While the search was on the serv ices at the church were prolonged, more than 100 songs appropriate to the occasion being sung. Tn-day the 40 or 50 mourners appeared in court ns witnesses The driver declared he had no recollection of running away from the 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. Policyholders 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 business of the company At the Winecoff Hotel Monday night plans were discussed for build ing a great Southern life insurance company. Attention was called to the far' that the company lias written $255,000 of new business in the laat week At this rate the company writes more than $12,000,000 yearly. A business meeting, and not a din ner. was what J. K. Orr, the toast master, called the gathering. He said that the South could do anything any other section of the country could do. and that the South could build a great insurance company as well as the North. He introduced President Winn at the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Winn tola wnat the Cosmopol itan has done and what it can do. provided it has the co-operation of Atlanta’s citizens. «al<i that he had Just closed three big agency con tracts in Valdosta. Macon and At lanta. ( olonel W. L. Peel, chairman of the finance committee, made a brief ad dress in which he said that he con sidered the Cosmopolitan a splendid institution John I> Little one of the company’s attorneys, and Judge Arthur G. Powell, general counsel, praised the Cosmopolitan in short speeches John Temple Graves spoke on the possibilities in Atlanta and Georgia for a great insurance company. JEWELERS A BROKERS 301 Peters 8,1,8 > Money - to Loan. Phone Main 226 STRICTLY PRIVATE A Po 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" Corn Remedy Removes Corns, Bunions 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 . —! . Why Not 55 Neckwear for 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 No! Gloves for % Chrisfmas? ^ Women's 2-clasp $1 Kid Gloves, black, white, white with black stitching, for. Womens 16-button $S s-ai* white Kid Gloves for. pair $1.79 Boys' and Girls' Gloves in every kind, pair 50c Babies' Knit Mitts 25c HIGH’S V,Q. Station /'■ Mail orders from all points ran he filled now. Our fast Mail Order Department, in connection with our U. S. Sub - Postal Station, will bring Christmas Gifts to yon quick—you can have your Parcel Post Packages tied up here—sent from here— money orders filled — let ters registered — stamp s sold. This convenient post- office open 8:30 to 7 P. M., Main Floor, Annex. Just a few steps in from Whitehall St., Mattie Mae Parker, Chief Clerk. For Christinas Shopping look Not Many Left, Eh? at the Calendar. Only seven more i T.„, 1 i- 17 19 20 □ n w early in\the morning. Mitigate the hardships endured by the salesgirls, errand boys, floor men, delivery men and eleva tor conductors. Just 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 $1.00 Combination Sets for men in holiday box. One Silk Tie, 1 pair Silk Hose and 1 Silk Hand kerchief. Fine, suitable Christmas gift for any man. AH Furs 1-4 Off All Furniture 20 Per Cenf Off Odd Pl«c«a 1-3 Off Remnants Dress Goods and Silks on Special Tables . . . . AND At 69c At $4.00 values in Women's Net and Lace Waists. These are ribbon trimmed, all fluffy ruffled, and _ certainly would please any lady for a Christ- mas remembrance. Choice ^UmVv Women's German Blanket and soft Eiderdown $3.50 to Robes. Very r choice collection of patterns. _ A Make grand gifts. Seeond floor. At $10.00 Satine. Bed Comforters, filled to perfect plump- $3.50 to ness with soft, snowy white cotton batting. Make good, sensible Christmas gifts. $5.00 Princess Handkerchiefs for ladies, with little 6 for Longfellow initials in colors. Pretty holidav boxes. $1.00 Ladies' gold-filled Watch Bracelets— good time-keepers Wo ahow the very latest out at $3.95. $6.00 and $7.50 300 Just Come in $L39 f Vs Off On All Pictures To= morrow Wednesday Why Not Pictures For Christmas? Vs off Marked Prices 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 AT value being $3.95—in black greens, and all col- $0.49 ors. Make splendid gifts. Third floor. Sd Fjff Embroidered Pillow Cases, initialed. No pres ent. could please better than a pair of these. a'JR Pair for .25 ir* Fans for the chil- 'Vff dren at 25c and 50c . 0 Ladies’Fans in ivory fi;i II n handle SI 3110 Up If fiF* Ladies’ Fans ML in pearl $5 and lip F. Maline Ruffs in black and (■ A flf white, black and cerise and ^ nr white and cerise, at Rengo Belt Broeadfd Cor- ^ Wt sets, $3.50 value, medium $■* .JJo *4, bust, long hips, six hose JL supporters, for f vrff Ladies’ Flannelette Kimonos, $0.50 jF Empire effect, satin trimmed, ^ Jr? at $1.25, $2.00 and Mesh Bag Sale To-morrow 5 and 6 inch German Silver Mesh Bags; $3 value £1 GO for A very handsome $4 5 and 6 inch Bailey German Silver Mesh ?* g $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 $3.50; Six Tumblers, worth $2.50; whole 7 pieces for very' choice t’hristmas Gift for. O-tei/U Special Hosiery Sale * For Chrisfmas Gills % 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. 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