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v Sensational Testimony Fails to Stop Woman’s Cause—Men’s Visits Told by Churchmen. Sen,«*tInna 1 testimony arnlnst Mrs. _ ,ie pierce, in an alimony suit fol lowing " divorce action that pretty we ll split the membership of the Pondera Avenue Baptist Church some months aao. failed to prevent Mrs. Pifrcf winning her flRht in Judge Pendleton’S court Tuesday, and she awarded $2<i a week. Half of the amount is to go for her 8-year-old ehild. Helen. The girl, be Judge Pendleton's de- . ,«,on. "ill spend school days with her mother and Saturday and Sun der with her father. Half a hundred witnesses, all of nhom reside in the vicinity of Pon- rer= avenue, and many of whom were, members of the Ponders Avenue Rap- .let Church, were summoned. The church was brought into the history of the case when the membership ex pelled Mrs. Pierce and Gus Thomas, a cousin of Dr. Pierre, from the church. Thomas Tuesday denied the charges. Witnesses testified that Thomas had called often at the Pierce home, both with Hr Pierce, but more fre- nuently when the doctor was away from home. Mrs. Pierce would sit in a swing on the porch while Thomas occupied a chair and fed her candy, ami would also wad paper balls and mss them at her playfully, many of . witnesses staled. 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- s - ol 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 Edgar 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 anonymous love letter' which Dr. Pierre 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. ie. xuk wii- 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 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 Brvan announce* that Holland ha* agreed to enter Into a "peace treaty’* with the United Stated 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 tlieir 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 Rue, expressed a wish to fly. He was immediately accommodated by Bidault. Mr. Herrick sa>d 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 TERROR SPKID ST TILLS TOLO ST REFUGEES Stories of Rapine, Robbery and Killing Confirmed by the For eigners Reaching Border. JUAREZ. MEXICO. Dec. 16.—Sixty American refugee* 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 bv General \ ilia, bandit leader of the Constitutionalist army. { On the same train were 142 Ger man. Frent h. 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 ? 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 A mericans. "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 .lacob 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 >trong foothoW ai 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 Federals. among them two ccffcn panics 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 when the Gov ernment explained that the execution of Enedino Mata, after he had been captured near Matehuala. State of San Luifl, had taken place "in accord ance with Government policy of ex ecuting all rebels as traitors.” WASHINGTON'. Dec. 16.—While <ian- Olwns bloom along ihe banks, skaters elided up and down the Morris canal. FLUSHING. N. Y.. Dec. 16.—Mrs. Delia Nolan, a widow with ro 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. *V«¥fV^YiViWlWfV Main Floor, Rear I M. RICH & BROS. CO. I, SHOE Five Eventful Years 1 lave 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. For instance, the Patent Button Boot with Spanish Louis heels, illustrated to the left. This style is all 1 he rage now, and we have them at $5, at $6, at $7, according to grade. Or, if von prefer a Cuban leather heel, like this style, you can he pleased at either $4.25 or $5. ’Die same model is also carried with j >!ain toe and dot h top. 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. V*VW Rich & bros. co. WftW-WAWf.WMW/ 2 5* ^! 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. Finall> the hearse was located at Saints Rest, seven miles from 'he 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. To-day Hie 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. w ill 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 Hank , Building Tuesday morning to formulate plans for increasing the business oT the company At the Windcoff Hotel Monday night plans were discussed for build ing a great Southern life insurance com pa n y. Attentiorf 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. v as what J. K. Orr, the toast master, called the gathernig. 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 a? the conclusion of his remarks. Mr. Winn tola wnat the Cosmopol itan lias done and what it can do. provided it has the co-operation of Atlanta's citizens. He said that he bad Just closed three big agency con tracts in Valdosta. Macon and At lanta. Colonel VV. 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 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 Why Mot 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 lor Christmas? Women's 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 U. S. Sub - Postal Station, will bring (’hristmas (lifts to you quick—von can have vour Parcel Post Packages tied up here—sent from here— money orders filled — let ters registered — s t a in p s sold. This convenient post- ofHee 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. Only seven r~ more shopping days. Come 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 whispe'rs a gift suggestion, -where every shelf furnishes a gift hint. Please carry as many small parcels with you as possible 1 TOT 11 18 20, L 22 23 ?mJ —J 1,001 Silver Toilet Articles, Choice 25c AH Furs 1-4 Off All Furniture 20 Per Cent Oil Odd Place* 1-3 Off Remnants Dress Goods | and Silks on Special £ AND * Tables . . . . 3 2 At ■tl.no Combination Sets for men in holiday box. One Silk Tie, 1 pair Silk Hose arid 1 Silk Hand- kerchief. Fine, suitable Christmas gift for any 69c Ladies’ Leather, Moire and Satin Handbags. CHOICE An immense variety newest shapes, linings, fit- $1.00 tings, etc. A 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- II mas remembrance. Choice Women’s German Blanket and soft Eiderdown $3.50 to Robes. Very choice collection of patterns. ^ Make grand gifts. Second floor. At el0.00 Satine Bed Comforters, filled to perfect plump- $3.50 to ness with soft, snowy white cotton batting. _ Make good, sensible Christmas gifts. 5)5.OU Princess Handkerchiefs for ladies, with little 6 tor Longfellow initials in colors. Pretty holiday c boxes. $1.00 Ladies' gold-filled Watch Bracelets good lime-keepers We show the very latest out at $3.95. $0.00 and $7.50 300 Just Come in at $1.39 •/3 Off On All Pictures To-morrow Wednesday Why Not Pictures ^ For Christmas? V3 Off Marked Prices *0 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- ent could please better than a pair of these. Pair for .25 Fans for the chil dren at 25c and 50c Ladies’ Fans handle in ivory $1 and lip Ladies’ Fans in pearl.— $5 and Ip Maline Ruffs white, black in black and cerise and ■ and 59 c white and cerise, at ... Rcngo Belt Brocaded Cor- sets, $3.50 value, me ■Hiuni $4 .98 bust, long hips, six hose X supporters, for « * . . .. Mesh Bag Sale To-morrow 5 arid 6 inch German Silver Mesli Bags; $1.9S A very handsome $4 5 and 6 inch Bailey German Silver Mesh $2.95 6. 6 and 7 inch $6 German Silver Mesh sr Ladies’ Flannelette Kimonos, $0.50 Empire effect, satin trimmed, J. at $1.25, $2.00 and , Special Hosiery Sale N For Christmas Gifts Ip Hose in $1.00 50 beautiful, heavy, sparkling, glit tering Cut Glass Water Sets—One Pitcher, worth $3.50; Six Tumblers, worth $2.60: whole 7 pieces for very choice Christmas fc/§ Gift, for . 2 pairs Silk Lisle (Christmas Box for, pair Women’s Bool Silk Hose in black, white and tan and all the leading shades, full fashioned, reinforced feet and deep garter hem, a real 7oc value To-morrow, pair J. M. HIGH tO. J. M. HIGH tO.