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5 THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. Sensational Testimony Fails to Stop Woman’s Cause—Men’s Visits Told by Churchmen. tpstiminv against Mrs. ' ... p . r ■ in an alimony suit fol- . ,, r re action that pretty 'he membership of the . \venue Baptist rhurch some failed III prevent Mrs. . u rung her flglij in Judge ,, nurt Tuesday, and she ’ .arded S20 a week. Half of the In go for her 8-year-old in Judge Pendleton's de- spend school days with her nii•’her and Saturday and Sun- in wit her father. ' |[, i hundred witnesses, all of „i , m l reside in the vicinity of Pon- |)fr , an nue, and many of whom were men bers nf the Ponders Aven«> Bap- in , jrwere summoned. The v-re'i was brought into the history of the ca.-- I hen the membership ex- “ pI | e a Mr- Pierce and Gus Thomas, , "ousin uf Dr. Pierce, from the rhurch Thomas Tuesday denied the chsrsrcs. Witnesses testified that Thomas hi i rail,I,; often at the Pierce home. b„!b mi Dr Pierce, hut more fre- nu»nth when I he doctor was away from home. Mrs. Pierce would sit in a -nine on 'he porch while Thomas occupii • i a chair and fed her candy, and «.mill also wad paper balls and t hem at her playfully, many of tbo witnesses stated. They declared there l ad been much talk in the peghborhood about It. Reference was also made to a. man rained Sears, with whom several ■,Tresses stated Mrs. Pierce was in fatuated several t ears ago. As a re el,: of this infatuation they stated the had been put out of the church, but reinstated, and dropped again after the separation nf herself and husband several months ago. Attorney Edgar I-atham, counsel for Mrs. Pierce announced that he would call a number of witnesses to snow that the divorce suit was ''*im- p a split In the neighborhood," and ’hat he would refute all the charges ma le 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 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. While dan delions bloom along the banks. skaters glided up and down the Morris canal. 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 Ms argument John R. 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 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. PARTS. Dec. 16.—Myron T. Herrick. American Ambassador to France, while watching Pegoud turn aerial somer saults at Bur, 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 Go With This Husband FLUSHING, N. Y.. Dec. 16.—Mrs. Della Nolan, a widow with no chtl- I dren, will wed Daniel Bulger, a wid ower with 21 children. Stories of Rapine, Robbery and Killing Confirmed 1 y the For eigners Reaching BoVder, JUAREZ, MEXICO, Dec. 16.—Sixty American refugees from the terror- stricken city of Chihuahua arrived here early to-day on n special train with vivid stories of the horrors of war as conducted bv 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 rapi/ie, robbery and murder told by th^ 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 sole 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 Rancho 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." Funeral Delayed While Detectives Hunt for Corpse MACON, Dec. 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 conduc t. While the search was on the serv ices at (he church were prolonged, more than 100 songs appropriate to the occasion being sung. To-day ’lie 40 or 50 mourners appeared in court as 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 VVinecofT Hotel Monday night plans were discussed for build ing a great Soul hern life insurance company. Attention was called to the far' that the company has written $255,000 of new- business in the last 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 toest- master, t ailed the gathernig He said that the South could do anything anv 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. He said that he had Just closed three big agency con tracts in Valdosta. Macon and At lanta. Colonel W. I*. 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 D. 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. FREE! 2 GOLDFISH With a beautiful globe given away with each 75c jar J. A 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 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 Mllpa 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 Fedeials, among them two companies of the famous Twenty-ninth Infantry. This is I he first time that any part of the Twenty-ninth Regiment has been detailed outside of Mexico City* Every rebel leader captured liere- after*will be 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- I ecuting all rebels as traitors." XMAS RATES Reduced over N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R. R. Apply any Agent. Main Floor, Rear ICH & BROS. Sc «-. IgSJ m. ■C xa im im 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 case 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. F\>r 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 f his style, you can be pleased at either $4.25 or $5. The same model is also carried with plain toe and cloth top. I lie two styles illustrated are only two <4 many shown in * "in - shoe department. More than two hundred others await an '•bportunitv for your inspection. SC * 1 uaiiiiI*|VL RICH & BROS. CO. 111 * 1 *** 31 **.“**.*,* Why Not 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 Not Gloves tor Christmas? Womens 2-clasp $1 Kid Gloves, black, white, white with black stitching, for, pair 69c Women's 16-button $3 _ white Kid Gloves for, pair $1.79 Boys' and Girls’ Gloves in every kind, pair 50c Babies' Knit Mitts 25c Mail orders from all points can be filled now. Our fast Mail Order Department, in connection with our IT. S. Sub - Postal Station, will bring Christmas Gifts to you quick—you can have your Parcel Post Packages tied up here—sent from liere— money orders filled — let ters registered — stam p 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 Christmas Shopping look Not Many Left, Eh? at the Calendar. Onlv seven , 1 T—.. *—<1 1 1 1 ) 1 17 IS 19 20 23 nm 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 25c All Furs 1-4 Off All Furniture 20 Per Cent Ott Odd Pl«c«s 1-3 Off Remnants Dress Goods \ and Silks on Special £ AND Tables • • • • 3 2 ton At $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 69c Ladies’ Leather, Moire and Satin Handbags. An immense variety newest shapes, linings, fit tings, etc. CHOICE .00 $J. At $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- CIC mas remembrance. Choice. . lf>U»vU Women’s German Blanket and soft Eiderdown $3.50 to Robes. Very choice collection of patterns. . Make grand gifts. Second 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 0 fOF Longfellow initials in colors. "Pretty holidav boxes. ‘ $1.00 L a d 1 e s’ gold-filled Watch Bracelets— good time-keepers We show the very latest out at 63.95. $6.00 and $7.50 300 Just Come in at $1.39 / '/3 Off if On All V % Pictures jW To*morrow Wednesday Why Not i* Pictures For Christmas? | l /3 Off ^ Marked Prices Women’s Jersey Top Silk Petticoats—the real value being $3.95—in black greens, and all col ors. Make splendid gifts. Third floor. AT $2*49 Embroidered Pillow Cases, initialed. No pres- $*.25 ent could please better than a pair of these. M Pair for Fans for the chil dren at 25c and 50c Ladies’ Fans in ivory handle $1 and lip M Ladies’ Fans in pearl $5 and Up V 0 * 0 Mesh Bag Sale To-morrow 5 and 6 inch German Silver Mesh Bags; $3 value *1 QG f or vltwO A very handsome $ t 6 and 6 inch Bailey German Silver Mesh » $2-95 5, 6 and 7 inch $6 German Silver Mesh $3.98 60 beautiful, heavy, ferine Cut Glass W Pitcher, worth $3.50; worth $2.50; whole 7 choice Christmas Gift, for sparkling:, srlit- ater Sets—One Six Tumblers, pieces for very $4.96 Maline Ruffs in black and white, black and cerise and white and cerise, at Rengo Belt Brocaded Cor- ^ _ _ sets, $3.50 value, medium $* .“o bust, long hips, six hose JL supporters, for Ladies’ Flannelette Kimonos, $0.50 Empire effect, satin trimmed, J. at $1.25, $2.00 and Special Hosiery Sale For Christmas 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. FA To-morrow, jjlllfl* pair WVt J. M. HIGH CO. J. M. HIGH CO.