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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. Fri'-nris of Dr. Caleb A. Ridley, pa«- 0 f the Central Baptist Church, are reading with great interest a book let of his verse which has- jus; been published. Ur. Ridley, head of one of Atlan ta s largest church congregations, has ,.r,; U led his work "Just a Thinkin’ of My Friends.” and signs it “Caleb Al fred Ridley.” As a preface, he admonishes his readers thus: if you do not appreciate these verses 1 lay the blame on you, for I dul the best I could.” / Tho work Is for the most part reir spectlve and carries the plain tive note of true poesy. There is no ; n . f or ihe reader of the author's vocation in the verses. Perhaps the most interesting at tempt included in the book is a 30- ne wise entitled "Just Me and You.” The little poem treats of love, resi ts, aching hearts, wild delirium dreams and other things precious to lovers the world over. Here It is in full Just Me and You. Suppose we stroll this mountain path and on To where the sunbeams play along dizzv heights As the honeysuckle^hues and waves it ing Hag Of a dozen gaudy hues and waves it day and night Where life free and the birds and bees are free And where the atmosphere is r.ch ana f roe lYvm get ms and Death's cold damp and fitful gleam The glorious woods where love waus vou and me. Sweetest rest, where music sweet, my dear, , , Si. soft and dreamy like that neatn its spell Tin 1 restless aching heart revives And iif its Teckless wild delirium dreams . Tnat Time's long finger on Life s dial plate Js backward turned for a milLon years and more, To wliere the complex struggle and pain of modern life Are all forgot as the Lotus' breath sweeps o’er. I want no greater joy than this, m>* if when' \he dewy dawn shall break and beam VICTIM OF EMPTY STOCKING TRAGEDY IN 1864 SEES APPEAL IN XMAS FUND llarry (J. Wood, at right, and Joseph At. Wustoff, al left, president and secretary respectively of Atlanta .Musicians' I'nion, who will take part in Emepty Stocking Fund benefit ; and group of dolls dressed for poor children. IHKhWBWS'ai •fc w to; r - A--*-* ■ i IB?; m As^myVavished Spirit grips and holds for ave , The Ecstatic Bar and rhythmic ca dence sweet Struck from the native song of wild est bird— If then you are by me on the moun tain trail Hand in hand we'll walk and love and live Till the witchery of old days and the j joys of >otrh Shall fill and thrill ns again and again. Come with me, Love, on this narrow lonesome path. And I'll sing my song of the moun tain trail Till your heart there gently wakes the silent notes Long hidden and hushed 'neath the dreamy tides That break against the bulwarks of your breast. There is a bit more about that interesting topic, love, in some pretty verst s entitled ••Somebody." A few of them follow : It makes me weary to wait so long. For this dirge of sorrow' to turn to song. But one o' these days each note of sadness Will die away into tones of gladness For LOVE will hold the shadows at bay And I'll be happy. SOMETIME, SOME DAY. * ’Tis a holy hour when LOVE has birth — A miracle of spring on the cold dul’ earth. Just to be loved because it's you dVfrrks magic-like as wonders do The charm will drive the shadow? away- And I'll feel the thrill. SOMETIME, SOME DAY. LOVE opens a door to the mysteries of Life And stands sublime amid the strife When elements crash and discords grate * Friends forget and enemies hate. And passions fierce hold they swav. Such LOVE is mine, SOMETIME, SOME DAY. LOVE alone sees in-ward-ness. Its intuition your secrets guess. It analyzes every tear That crystals on the face of care As wearv feet feel their wav To a genial haven, SOMETIME SOME DAY. Of course all the verse isn't about love, but it’s all of equal merit and appeal. THE PLAYS THIS WEEK Diamond Said to Surpass Many Famous Stones for Sale in New York. //nr are the weight* of the world -t mast famous diamond*: Name— t'ullinun Etolle de Sud Grand Due de Toscane. Great Mogul •••• Kohinoor (first cutting) Kohinoor (2d cutting).. Or! off Regent Hope Carats. . .3.<125 . 124 . . 133.16 . . 279 3-16 279 1061-16 194 3-4 136 3-4 44 1-2 NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—A magnifi cent diamond, said to surpass in size and quality the famous Kohinoor, Re gent. Star of the South and other iarge diamonds, is on exhibition in a. special .show case at a Fifth Avenue jewelry store. It weighs 150 karats and is*said to be absolutely free from imperfections and to possess unsur- rassed color and brilliancy. Ti e stone is valued at more than *300.000, but the selling price is ex peeted to be considerably more diamond was brought to this country especially for tile Christmas trade, nd scores of women have visited the shop to inspect the diamond. Several names have been suggest ed for the stone, among these being Columbia, Liberty and America. The stone was found several months ago in South Africa. THE $2 BROWNIE The really big present fop boy or girl. \. K. Hawkes Co., Kodak Dept., 14 Whitehall. rhe “The Girl of My Dreams’' To-night. At,the Atlanta to-night "The Girl of Mv Dreams” will be presented for the first time. This musical comedy has been given in the important cities for two years, but has never before been South. It is clean and pretty, with music that is about on a par with "The Three Twins” and “Madam Sherry,” both of which were written by the authors of the present piece. The comedy remains at the Atlanta all the week and is certain to attract big crowds, being the first good mu sical play in pome weeks. “The Quaker G«rl” Is Next. Following "The Girl of My Dreams, the Atlanta will offer "The Quaker Girl" for four performance*, opening Monday night. Seats were placed on sale Thursday morning for the en gagement. Practically the same com pany seen here last year returns with the play, with Victor Morlev in the leading role. The girl is played by Bernice McCabe, who was brought from London for the role. It is a pleasing production in every sense and is certain to please. ? ‘Kissing Harmless Says Girl Scientist NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—"Kissing does not cause the spread of germs. Love n.akes a natural immunity for all germs. The "germ maniacs" were utterly 1 a tragedy, and you are right, routed by this statement of Miss IAnd Af Hageby, the noted Norwegian scien tist and anti-vivisectionist, when she addressed the conference of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn. JS><& & J CYV '1b A I.FO.'IOI. J PU: (.'ENT AVrgci.q.le PiVoaralifin for As Similultilg lil:' Ft luff i/lliR. >Dly li«s fin’ -UMuadtt nii'IIi! vciioi For Infants and Children. \m Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Promoles Di ^alion.Clrc.'fi 1 ness and Res?.CcolsLns ncuiirr 0|)mn,.Morptur.e p.crMtal Not 1 Narcotic. m Jlhtrb pf CU 2i^t r 4WnillEl IfcrjJw Seed" JBotMf* Mb- I yv’iASi &0fd * 1 Ihaen/imf - ) lh Variant Sue* t horn Seri- (landed &qgr - Mdennon fit, nr. Aperfert Remedy forConsfipa 1 lion. Sour Stomach,Diarrlwca j Warms.Convulsions.ftverislr j ness and Loss of Sleep. Facsimile Signature nf NEW YORK. * L vm. M .. buawuuTea un2er'tlx » ixac.t Conv cl \Vrar>nr*\ In USB For Over Thirlv Years T*«* riNTAUR *0¥P*HY. MIW VO«« CITY. .M K J O 1* SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES To TEXAS VIA Southern Pacific Sunset Route! Tickets on sale Dec. 20th, 21st and 22d, j Final Return Limit Jan. 18th, 1914. Superior Service from NEW ORLEANS] Daily. Winter Tourist Rates to Many Texas Points. Sympathetic Letter Tells of Time Santa Did Not Come to Georgia Children. Adamson Proposes Military Pike From Atlanta to Waco . C. Lewis Again Heads Masons ’of Buckhead District Here's something about Empty Stockings, and it wasn’t written by the Christmas Editor, either. The ('. E. wishes he knew who did write it. because he owes the writer a debt of thanks—and so does the entire work ing staff of the big Anti-Empty Stocking Army in Atlanta. This is the good word: "The memory of tho keen disap pointment of my little sister and my self when we found our stockings imply for the first time, in. 1864- long time ago—is keen enough after all these years to give your appeal on behalf of the poor children of Atlanta a special significance to me. "Our father was in the Army of Norther.i Virginia that Christmas. We were on a plantation in Southern (Georgia, and all communication nad been cut off. It Was a Tragedy. "Mother told us it would be useless for us to hang up our stockings tuat Christmas Eve. ‘Santa Claus can't come this year,’ she said; and I can lemember the queer tug at my heart when she said it. "But our childish faith in the mirac ulous power of the old saint was such that we insisted on hanging up our stockings as usual. "I have never forgotten how we felt when we strained our eyes to see the contents of those stockings in the aim dawn of that long-ago Christmas Day—and foumMnothing! You call it The report reached Atlanta Thurs- J. C. Lewis, cltfrk in the court of clay morning that Representative | Judge Ellis. Is to head, Sardis Lodge. Adamson had undertaken to obtain j • N 'o, 107 of Masons (Buckhead District) an improved highway from Fort M is being contested by John Wills, his opponent, it: tlie recent primary here. GIFT SPECTACLES For father and mother. Soil hi a beautiful aift case llawkes Co., Opticians, 14 VVhitehal (K gold, * K. The Exposition Line—1915—To California and Pacific Coast The Sunset Limited—No Extra Fare-The Sunset Express] Oil-Burning Locomotives—No Soot, Dust or Cinders. Call on ns for information, literature and reservations. O. P. BARTLETT, G. A R. O. BEAN, T. P. A. D. L. GRIFFIN, C. P. A. 121 Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. Pherson to the official rifle range used by the troops of that post at Waco, Ga. Mr. Adamson's bill provides that the Secretary of War be authorized to use the prisoners in the Fnited States penitentiary and the military prisoners at the post to do the work. When the men are on the road too far away from headquarters to return at night, the counties through which the roa.l is being constructed would bear the expense of housing and transportation. A new road would not only be a convenience to the military, Mr. Adamson says, but also, and especial ly, to farmers and merchants. OBITUARY. another year. Mr. Lewis was ^-elected j worshipful master Wednesday night at the regular communication and annual meeting in Donaldson Hall at Buckhead Four hundred members and their wives attended the installation exercises, which were conducted by N irlyn B. | Moore, worshipful master of Fulton I Lodge. Edgar Watkins was the princi- l pal speaker. . I A barbecue supper prepared by Georg 1 ' j B. Powell. George Donaldson and others followed the exercises. The Gate City Quartet sang. Frank A. Plaster was re-elec,ted s*>- | nior warden; J. Evans. secretary; | George P. Donaldson, treasurer Thomason, tyler: W. F. Burden lain. New elections were J. I junior warden; Freeman Salt T. T. chap? Denson, r. senior deacon: C. C. House, junior deacon; I. I L. Austin, senior steward; Ernest i Cresse. junior steward. Centenarian Had Blit 25 Birthdays; Dead The body of Major Jonathan Jackson McLendon, soldier and planter, was j buried Wednesday at Oakland Ceme tery, with Dr. John E. White offi ciating. The deacons of the Second Baptist Church cated as the escort of honor. Major McLendon’s father was Joseph McLendon; a pioneer of Coweta County. His grandfather, Th'omas McLendon, came from Ire land to North Carolina, and thence to Georgia. Major McLendon is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John E. Don aldson. and a son, John T. McLen- children. B Mrl br Kfrle “"m "ill" onfAIrt | « as <" » T v Walter Thomson, Mrs. Harry Clarke, ! 29. and had but ...» actual birthda.vs. Mrs. Louise B. Marsh. Miss Mabel On his one hundredth Bigby. Mrs. J. Fowler Richardson. Mrs.'Charles Wilkins. John Terrell and Orlando McLendon, of Oklahoma. ! ii ►STATESBORO, Dec. 18. Prigen , Beasley, one of the oldest men in ! Georgia, is dead at his home fh this | county. Mr. Beasley was born in j Bulloch County and lived on th«* s<ume . farm for more than 100 years. He I A Sure-Enough Kidney Remedy Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound Acts Like Magic on Liver, Kidneys and Bladder. "I hope the inclosed contribution will help to keep some little one from a similar experience—and I wish that 1 could tell everyone of that expe- Tl/Tvo PnrlpQATl rience of my sister and myself, for it lYllOi JDUIlLOUii UbbO might help to recall similar memories Her Playlet Staged - ,h ^“ d J. n ^r I Xo use commenting on that letter, j WASHINGTON, Dee. IS. — Til" ; is mere .’ Its appeal is direct and to I playlet written by Mrs. Burleson, wife of the Dostmaster General, was prj- (iveeti here at Keith's Theater. Mrs. Burleson and friends occupied a box. it was well received. The play deals with the efforts of j Congressman’s wife to earp a year as his secretary. Denver Wants G. 0, P. Meet: Offers $50,000 Mr. Beasley was given which was attended by anniversary celebration 1,500 people. is there? Its appeal the heart, and with it comes the ca ressing hint of lavender and old lace, and a diin and haunting fragrance oi the past. Christmas was then what Christ mas is now. And always tile children are the same. Times change, and cus toms—other customs. But < hristmas and Childhood are with us always. A very good book says the poor are, too. Maybe this is a good chance to take care of rhe whole outfit ai once. Anyway, the Christmas Editor is getting a lot of help from people like i ... writer of that letter, and then ! The death of Miss Maud E. Brown, aged L i. /tecurred U ednesday al her home. No. L') Sopth Humphries street. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon ar the residence, followed by inter ment at Greenwood. Miss Brown is survived by her mother, Mrs. Susan Brown; four brothers, J. H.. C. B.. \V. K. and J. A. Brown, and two sisters, Miss Mae Brown and Mrs. L. F. Shockley The funeral of Roy Roberts, aged 2i. who died Wednesday night at a local J sanitarium, was held Thursday after- ! noon at Bloomfield's Chapel. IJe is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Roberts, of Mansfield. Ga In- 1 terment was at the Mansfield Ceme tery. The death of C. E. Brewer, aged 41. occurred at his home in College I’arl; | Wednesday evening. The bod> wav sent to West Point, Ga., for funeral and Interment. He is survived by bis wife and two children. Miss John nie Lee Brewer and W. H. Brewer. Mrs. Lucy A. Jordan, wife of Elisha Jordan, of Scottdale, Ga., died Wed nesday at a local sanitarium The body was sent to Scottdale’ .-'he is survived by her husband and three children. U. C. V. EDITOR STRICKEN. > NASHVILLE, Deo. 18.—A. S. Cun- | ningham, editor of The Confederate* Veteran, anti widely known to both ' Union and Confederate veterans, is critically ill. He was found uncon- scious in his office from a hemor rhage. CONTESTS RIVAL’S ELECTION. DALTON. Dec. IS. -The right of Counci man-elect Will McNally t-» take his seat as u member of <’ity Council DENVER Dec. 18.—Prominent citl 7PI13 of De'nvt-r ar- offerlpp a *".<M>l)(l bonus If lb*- Republican party will — - It*c( the <T0I<118<I0 capita] as the sole of the next national convention. , ^’ f > more bone pains, aching back, headache, puffy eyes, swollen legs, of- b* 1 -ive urinous odor, diabetes, cloudy in ' d, ur frequent desire. Try Stuart s "i and Juniper Compound, the new !< ! wonderful kidney and bladder rem- *!>'• We could talk till doomsday ' 'it how good this remedy is, but the *- y sure way is for you to try it vour- "‘■h. Buy a $1 bottle and take as di r: d on bottle. Stuart’s Buchu and ' , :n I" r Compound has cured thousands s offerers where, all other remedies ''^‘ Jailed. Stuart's Buchu and Juni- r '; : Compound won’t make you feel sick 2 < :i you take it. but tones you up. : ^-art's Buchu and Juniper Compound *■ directly on the urine through the It ke^ps the blood healthy. It j /'lengthens the neck of' the bladder, j | r •‘-Lmlates the kidneys'and does away/ backache ard all disagreeable! • • • »m>». ff discouraged with othe- , ■• K : /y « \\ i.<*11le of your «.-<ig f 1 and take a? directed on > 1 £ DPiy clUV £ JJ8Z1I. U.S. Employees to Get; Month’s Pay Dec, 23 WASHINGTON. Dec. IS A to I’nrlc Sam a thousandH of emplo'-.es is aa.orxd by the issuarce of an oilier permitting them to draw full December nay on December .3. XMAS RATES Reducad over N., C. & L. Ry. and W. & A. R i.it* writer there arc a whole lot of various en- / tertainments to keep things moving. ! Don’t forget then- fiatio. Tin .'re j Kmpiy Smelting: Fund engagement*, for you Two Good Entertainments. The big concert Sunday at the For- ' gvill Theater, all tiie music ians being | members of the Atlanta Federation, j hich is back of the Empty Stocking : The und movement. , I’he Tech students' play. "The Mag- merry j Istrate,” by a corking cast, at t.iej Grand Friday night. Every cay is a good day for dress- j ing Christmas dolls, which me v be j had at The Georgian office and at the ; hotels and also for returning the al-! Iv dressed dolls to the Christmas The funeral of Miss Sarah E. Clarke. hged 70, who died Wednesday night, will be conducted at t!;»- (’hur< h <»f < the Immaculate Gonceptfon L/idav morning at '• o’clock. Interment wlh be at W**: tview. The funeral of Walter J. A rd. a travel ing man. who died last Saturday at a local .sanitarium, wa- Ik Id Thursda y niornfng at Bloomfield's Chapel..Inter ment wa.s at Westvit w. neral of Jack Cheek, who wa* killed Monday near Augusta b> ne- gr< was held T1 irsda; morning. Interment was in Holly wood. reai Editor—e&nei ia . Aral a!i the li be si tiding in **' ... i; pi in ns to t u>* M» < r \ in Ailania ■ si time r iose s’B)- going .» JEWELERS Money /■v * r *h-**f?e » flVKICTLV PUf VM K. BROKERS 301 Peters Bldg <u ({- Maxwell House Blend The world’s finest flavored and most dependable cof fee. Forty good, heart-cneering cups to the pound. A sit yoar grocer for it. Cheek-N'eal Coffee Co., N&tbviJle, Houston, Jar kaoavillc I !! <!oIian Hawthorne’s Own Story Of his experiences and feelings as he entered a prison cell and the things which happened early in his sojourn at the O Atlanta Penitentiary Will be told in graphic style by this noted man of let ters—who has made grave charges against the methods in vogue /it the institution- Next Sunday’s American The tragedy and grim humor which dark within the noted bastile are portrayed in a vivid way. which lias never been equaled, in his ab- SOl lung ta»< , .<i;:Me.Ai-<■. , ... Within The Gates Where Men Are Numbered You will get this extraordinary feature in addition to numerous others in next Sunday’s American. < Irder from your dealer or by phone to .Main 100.