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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. IN DEATH CELL "Gyp the Blood" and Confeder ates Deny Conspiracy in Plea on Appeal. U.BANV, N Y„ I>. 17 The »p- r*eal of the four gunmen now in Sing Sing awaiting death for Hip murder of Herman Rosenthal in New York City on July 1*. 1912. \n«s heard in the < ourt of Appeal? to-day. The - onvirted men are .lar ob Seldenah- rer. allaa “Whltey Louis;” Frank < iroflro, alias ‘*[>agn Frank;” Ivouls Rosenberg, alias "Lefty Louie.” and Harr.v Horowitz, alias “Gyp the Blood.” If was the proseoution's the- "T*y that Rosenthal’s death was a re sult of a ronspiracy between former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker and the gamblers who turned State’s evi dence. and the gunmen. Tudge A T. Clearwater, of Kings- utn, who prepared the appeal for the vtunmen, made emphatic denial of any • onspiracy. Judge Clearwater traced file history of Rose. Weber. Vallon <nd Schenks, and said they had al- ways been engaged in a business prohibited by law. He held the ver dict was against the weight of evi dence and the admission of Rose’s testimony of ronversations and trans actions with Becker, Weber and Val lon, all In the absence of the convict ed gunmen, was error Assistant District Attorney Robert 1 Taylor upheld the conviction of the gunmen and swept aside the claims made in behalf of the convicted men. Suffrage Club Praises Georgian .MACON, GA.. Of**. 17.- At thp meeting of tlm Macon Woman's Suffrage Association yes terday afternoon The Atlanta Georgian was heartily ami unanimously commended for its stand on equal suffrage. The support of the cause by The Georgian and Hearst's Sunday American was declared to be « distinct encouragement to those women of the South who are interested in the votes for women movement. Money Needed for Poor's Xmas Dinner \ falling off In Christmas contribu tions and an Increase In the number of needy families to be supplied with holldav cheer is the perplexing situa tion that confronts the Atlanta bar racks of the Salvation Army, accord ing to a statement Wednesday by Brigadier General A. W. Crawford. Mr. Crawford feared that the army would be forced to borrow money in order properly to take care of the families it has Investigated. The annual distribution of Christ mas baskets will be made from the army headquarters. No. 29 1-2 Mari etta street. Christmas Eve. The day after Christmas there will he a Christmas tree for the poor children of the city at the same address. Power of Mayor Partly Restored MACON. Dec 17 The mayor’s up- pointing power, which was taken Hway from him last week, was partially re stored by Council last night when his veto of an ordinance transferring this power, was sustained Of the eight members of council who voted last week to shear the mayor, one weakened Inst night, which enabled the veto to stand \ new arrangement was devised whereby the policemen and firemen • hall be selected by a special committee «»f five, these selections to be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation of the entire council Judge Bars Door to Suffrage Literature SAVANNAH. Dec. 17. Since Judge Samuel Adams, whose daughter. Miss Deborah Adams. Is an ardent suffra gette, published his card opposing wo man suffrage, he has a collection of lit erature that would do any suffrage leader In the country proud. Every young society woman In the city, who Is a suffragei to, has sent him articles from the pen of the principal suffra gette leaders. t A great many of them have been sent by special messenger from the homes of Judge Adams’ neighbors and It has vexed him so that he has given his butler Instructions to receive no more. Forbid All Bequests, Is Plan of Babson BOSTON. De.c. 17 "Revolution im pends unless the world Is regenerated,” declared Roger W. Bsbson, noted statistician, before the Twentieth Cen tury t.ltib His remedy Is to forbid all bequests to Individual, all property ac cumulations to be used in starting young men and women in life and sup porting them until voting age. He declared himself opposed lo So cialism. Wants State Primary For Alabama April 6 MOBILE. Dec. 17 Tyler-Good win. chairman of the Alabama State Demo cratic committee, now favors April 6 for the State primary. Ho also sug gests that nominees for long and short terms In the United States Senate be aelected at that time and plurality vote decide all conests, doing away with the double primary. A move la to be inaugurated to have the next legislature fix a permanent time for holding State primaries. Opera Stars to Sing For Chicago Children CHICAGO, Dec. 17.—Five mem bers of the C’hlcago Grand Opera Company will sing $6,500 wolth of songs at the celebration at the mu nicipal Christmas tree in Grant Park on Christmas Eve This is the amount they would re ceive if each sang one song In a the ater Poisons Self Because Of Brother's Suicide LEXINGTON, KY., Dec 17 Miss Mollie Taylor, aged 40. who soaked ruatchhcads in w'ater and drank the- mixture, is dead to-day at Cuba. Two weeks ago MIhr Taylor's brother, John Taylor, killed Ids wife and then committed suicide Sorrow over this caused the sister’s deed GIRL DECLARES SHE DIDN'T TRKSUICIDE Miss Elsie Ball, Found Uncon scious in Bath, Thinks Druggist Gave Wrong Medicine. Miss Elsie Rail, recovering in Grady Hospital Wednesday from a myste rious Illness, denied emphatically that an attempt at suicide had been re sponsible for her being found uncon scious in the bathroom at her room ing place, No. 41 East Cain street, shortly after midnight. Miss Rail is about 20 years old and a stenographer for a local newspaper. She explained that she had been feel ing ill during the day and that before retiring had purchased some calomei at a Peachtree pharmacy and taken five grains of it. The next thing she knew, she declared, she was in Grady J fospital. Miss Ball had complained of not feeling well to others In the house. When she had remained iri the bath room for an exceptionally long time they became alarmed. There was no response to their calls and they final ly broke in the door and found her on the floor. One of the roomers said that he had heard a fall a few minutes be fore The young woman was hurried to Grady Hospital. The physicians, while baffled as lo the cause of her condition, were able after some time to bring her hack to consciousness. "That’s all nonsense about my try ing suicide,” she exclaimed when seen Wednesday. “I haven’t anything to kill myself for. I don’t know what caused my Illness. It might have been that a mistake was made in giv ing me the calomel tablets. They might have contained some other drug.’” FIRE DESTROYS TOWN. BERLIN. MICH , Dec. 17.—Only two business houses are left standing here to-day, following a Are that did $40,000 damage last night. Suffrage Discussion Barred in Household SAVANNAH. Dec 17 The opposite views of Henry Cunningham, a dlstln guiahed Jurist, and his daughter, Miss Sarah Cunningham, on the suffrage question, have reached such a heatc^ point that the subject has been for bidden in the home, according to a re port In social circles here In a recent argument the elder mem ber of the family became so heated that it was feared he would suffer a stroke of apoplexy and the subject was subsequently barred. Dr. M. Z. Crist Elected Secre tary of No, 90 for the Nine teenth Term. WHEELER5S CAVALRY DINES. Covers for 50 will he laid Thursday night in the Pine room of the Hotel Ansley. when the survivors of Wheel er s cavalry will nold their annual dinner and election of officers. Guy Thurman was eleefed wor shipful master of Georgia I/odge, No. 96, F. & A. M., one of the oldest Ma sonic organization in the city, at the annual meeting Tuesday night In the banquet hall of the Masonic Tempie. He succeeds Thomas A. Clayton. Dr. M. Z. Crist was chosen secretary of the lodge for the nineteenth consecu tive term. Other new officers are; Senior war den, William F. Slaton, Jr.; junior warden, J. N. G. Nesbit; treasurer, Hugh L. McKee; senior deacon. Tlusmas J. Day; Junior deacon. L. H. Edmondson; senior steward, R. D. Guinn; Junior steward, C. S. Culver; chaplain. Fred J. Cool edge, Jr.; tyler, \\ A. Ghro: ling; finance committee, W. H Patterson, hairman, A. P. Tripod and B. Howard; member of board of joint relief. Dr. \mos Fox. The new officers were installed by Past Master George T. Eubanks, act ing as grand master, and David E. Ashby, acting as grand marshal. Following the election and installa tion of officers a banquet was served to 200 members of the lodge. Dur ing the feast the retiring worshipful master was presented with a gold watch, engraved with the Insignia of the office The presentation was made by Past Master Judge W. W. Tindall. Several short addresses were made, among them speeches by the two old est past masters in the State, A. S. Eiehberg. who held the post In 1885, and Walter S. Larendon. who served in *1888. Warship Is Held at Port by Smallpox WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—Because of the presence of two cases of small pox on board the American warship Ohio at Guantanamo, Cuba, orders were issued to-day by the Navy De partment for the battleship to re main at that port until all danger of an epidemic is averted. ‘TEAM' Qf 58 John Temple Graves Will Speak at Thursday's Meeting—$10,- 000 Sought From City. Officials of the Georgia Chamber of Comnjerce and a group of 50 team workers are busy preparing for the 24-hour membership campaign which will be staged in Atlanta for the State ‘'hamber. beginning Thursday after noon. The details for the campaign will be completed at a luncheon at the Piedmont Hotel Thursday at 12:30 p. m. John Temple Graves will make a five-minute talk to the workers. The campaign committees will be in charge of H. G. Hastings, who will be assisted by L. D. Hicks, William F. Parkhurst, St. Elmo Massengale, U ;,, n- WliitP. . rle„ n I '"•v. Neman -m&nuk. 8t*t# Chamber; v u MckSuJV ■ I.^tl.p organization rorcea. I he Stato < 'hamber work*-. ,:,ise .711* : olio in Atlanta on T- 4 ■ftamoon and Friday mornlns M "I” import tho results of the Si„l n l ;ng at a second luncheon at th* tN if mon. Hotel l-YIdav afternoon aj'd o clock. 1 J 'll Campaigrn Chairman Hastings ed Wednesday that the State n!l I ber-s canvass for members shnulTj met by ever. Atlanta buslness maJ doctor, lawyer, clerk, educator and f , j lower of other callings. 1 * % No Attempt Made To Molest Slayen| AUGUSTA, Dec 17. No *rten I has been made to molest George a 1 William Hart and Robert Paschal, thl three negroes who are In Jail !>*-l chargpd with the murder of Mrs. j P fl ferson Irby, on Sunday near Wrens! There were reports that a mob wouja attempt to take them from the A ,1 gust a .ia.il and lynch them, hut it 1 not believed any trouble will result The negroes wllf be held here untl, the time for their trial In Jefferr-oJ County. It Is possible Judge Raw] d will hold a special term of court to i them. • Typewriters rented 4 mos. $5 up. Am. Wtg. Mach. Co. Extra Fine Bathrobes and Accessories at Carlton’s Have you seen our wonderful window of luxurious bath accessories? Ladies’ Bathrobe, Slippers, Bath Mat and Couch Cover of import ed crash in Dresden design $50 Ladies’ Imported Silk Knit Sweater and Scarf in old rose $35 DIAMONDS The Gift Superh Next to actual money, Diamonds are accepted as real value. Tn the Haynes magnificent showing of gem-set jewelry the dominant note is Diamonds - Diamond Rings, Diamond Pendants, Diamond La- Vallieres, Diamond Brooches, Diamond Bracelets, Diamond Scarf Pins, Diamond Lockets, Diamond Necklaces, Diamond Studs, Diamond Cuff Links, Diamond-set Watches, Diamond-set Gold Mesh Bags, and a wonderful variety of other exquisite Diamond-set articles t A Perfect D lamond The Perfect Gift When you give Diamonds you are sure that your gift will be acceptable, whether it costs tens or thousands. One advantage we wish especially to emphasize is the enormous purchases of Diamonds which we made before the re cent increased tariff, enabling us to sup ply our patrons’ needs at former prevail ing prices. Eugene V. H aynes Co., 49 Whitehall St. PER TON The Jellico Coal Co. •2 PEACHTREE ST. Atlanta Phona 3668 Ball Phone Ivy 1585 Men’8 Bathrobes of fine imported material, in ex clusive novelty colors and patterns; slippers to match—$5 to $12.50. Men’s Lounging Robes, including those of finest silk or wool imported fabrics; slippers to match— $4 to $20. Men’s House Coats, including many very hand some ones of new Norfolk design—$6 to $12.50. You will also see here a very handsome line of “small clothes” for gifts—silk sox, suspenders, handkerchiefs and ties—in fancy boxes. These may be had at small cost. Carlton Shoe & Clothing Co. 36 Whitehall $2.00 An elegant Slipper in Black and Tan. $2.00 to $2.50 Seven sriylea t© select from in this Slipper. Black and Tan leather. $1.25 are showing this Juliette in wide variety of colors. §&’ $2.00 This is a comfortable style for Men Black and Tan. Kid lined, or in Felt. $2.00 This Is an ideal Gift Slipper. Im ported Kid in three styles. IE have more than one hundred dif ferent styles of attrac tive. moderately priced Gift Slippers for men, women and children. May we show them to you tomorrow? Hosiery Inspecial holidaypack- ages we’re showing a beautiful assortment of men’s and women’s Hose in gift boxes. 25c to $2-°° $1.50 The "E-Z” Slipper In rich felt, with moccasin sole. In twelve col ors. $1.50 Felt Juliettes with ribbon inser tion. Black. Gray. Blue and Red. $2.50 The "Faust. Something new We have this In Red and Tan leathers. FftED S. STEWART CO, 25 Whitehall St. $1.50 An unusually rich styD. black fur trimming. Shown h- six colors. vm 'V-- > •:«&- 20% Discount On All Andirons, Fire Sets, Fenders and Port able Grates For Christmas There is no more useful or appropriate Christmas gift than Brass, Wrought Iron or Black and Brass Fireplace Goods. This sale takes in our entire stock without reser vation, and at this time is a great boon to Christmas shop pers. We list below the number of each item we have in stock, the stock number, original price and special sale price. You will note that our stock is limited, and you must act promptly. BRASS ANDIRONS. Were Now 1 Pair No. 722.: .' .$35.00 $28.00 1 Pair No. 745i/ 2 29 00 23.20 2 Pair No. 737i/ 2 27.50 22.00 1 Pair No. 680 24.00 19.20 1 Pair No. 648V 2 13.00 10.40 2 Pair No. 715i/ 2 12.60 10.00 2 Pair No. 663i/o 11.00 8.80 2 Pair No 404 10.00 8.00 1 Pair No. 750i/ 2 10.00 8.00 1 Pair No. 72Qi/ 2 8.00 6.40 6 Pair No. 26... 6.50 5.20 BRASS FIRE SETS. Were Now 1 Only No. 24 $24.00 $19.20 1 Only No. 175 20.00 16.00 1 Only No. 176 20.00 18.00 2 Only No. 1 11.00 8.80 1 Only No. 78 11.00 8.80 1 Only No. 106 11.00 8.80 2 Only No. 103 11.00 8.80 1 Only No. 317 9.50 7.60 1 Only No. 273 8.50 6.30 1 Only No. 320 8.50 6.80 1 Only P. 103 8.00 6.40 BRASS COAL HODS. Were Now ! 8 Only Brush Brass Hods.. . $8.00 $6.40 ! 3 Only Black and Brass Trim mings 8.50 6.80 | 3 Only Black and Brass Trim mings 8.00 6.40 | WROUGHT IRON ANDIRONS. Were 1 Pair No. 310 $18.00 2 Pair No. 423 14.00 2 Pair No. 437 17.00 2 Pair No. 432 13.50 2 Pair No. 433 11.00 1 Pair No. 4 25.00 BRASS FENDERS. Were 1 Only No. 28. $16.00 1 Only No. 96 15.00 1 Only No. 68 15.00 1 Only No. 67 14.00 2 Only No. 11 10.00 2 Only No. 4—Black & Brass 17.50 1 Only No. 1 12.00 PORTABLE CRATES. Now $14.40 11.20 13.60 10.80 8.80 20.00 Now $12.80 12.00 12.00 12.20 8.00 14.00 9.60 A NEW LINE OF TOYS JUST OPENED UP A full stock of Dolls, Horns and Mechanical Toys just put on sale. Noth ing picked over or shop worn in the lot. We invite your inspection of our stock. EXTRA SPECIALS IN SILVERWARE Dessert Knives and Forks in Community Silver Re liance Plate at Actual Cost Solid Handle Knives, Regular $2.50, Cost $1.65 (Set 6). Hollow Handle Knives, Regular $5.00, Cost $3.25 (Set 6). Solid Handle Forks, Regular $2.00, Cost $1.23 (Set 6). SILVER SETS We have the most complete and hand some stock of Silverware to be found any where in Atlanta, and the prices are as at tractive as the goods are beautiful and serviceable. Sets of Quadruple Plate that will last a lifetime, from $4.50 to $15 Genuine Sheffield, in latest designs, $25 to $40 OPEN UNTIL EIGHT EVERY EVENING with re in 53 Peachtree St. HARDWARE CO. 87 Whitehall St, ■ Were Now 2 Only, 24 inches, No. 183... $8.00 $6.40 2 Only, 26 inches, No. 166... 6.00 4.80 2 Only, 26 inches, No. 167... 6.00 4.80 1 Only, 20 inches, No. 161... 6.00 4.80 1 Only, 24 inches, No. 100... 5.00 4.00 2 Only, 20 inches, No. 162... 4.50 3.60 3 Only, 18 inches, Atlanta.. 3.00 2.40 3 Only, 20 inches, Atlanta.. 3.50 2.80 12 Only, 22 inches, Atlanta.. 4.00 3.20