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1 t Union Pacific Shows Greater Revenues Since Being Split Up by United States. NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—Despite the Government’s dissolution of the Union and Southern Pacific* merger, the an nual report issued to-day by the Union Pacific Railroad for the fiscal year ending .June 30 last shows this was a more prosperous year than 1912. -The company set aside $50,000,000 in a special fund to meet stock de preciation resulting from the divorce of the two systems, and in spite of the fact that there was an actual de preciation of stock values amounting to $40,780,000 the road earned 15.13 per cent on its $216,635,400 outstand ing commpn stock, against 13.87 earn ed the previous year. The total assets of the company are placed at $902,713,934, with equal liabilities. The 1913 report shows an increase of more than $7,600,000 in gross and nearly $3,800,000 in net operating .income over the previous year. The surplus available for divi dends was $36,800,000. Many Seeking New Homes in Atlanta " H. Leahy, secretary of the In dustrial and Statistical Bureau of the Uhamber or Commerce, said Thursday evening that within the past week he has received more than 100 in quiries from various points in the North and West regarding vacant houses in Atlanta, from people who desire to spend the winter and possi bly locate here. "The inquiries are throe times as numerous as last year," said Mr. Leahy, "and are increasing every day Most of the letters are from people who want to rent houses for the w in ter. but a great many—perhaps one- third, are from people in the North and West who want to locate here permanently.’’ Life Insurance Co. Names Legal Adviser The Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, James O. Wynn, president, has announced the ap pointment of the well-known firm of Anderson & Shropshire, with offices in the Hillyer Trust Building, to rep resent it in North and North Central Georgia. With the exception of Fulton and DeKalb Counties, which form "open territory" for all agents of the com pany, the firm of Anderson & Shrop shire will have the exclusive rights to handle the business of the Cosmopol itan in those sections. A Sure-Enough Kidney Remedy Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound Acts Like Magic on Liver. Kidneys and Bladder. No more bone pains, aching back, headache, puffy eyes, swollen legs, of fensive urinous odor, diabetes, cloudy urine, or frequent desire. Try Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound, the new and wonderful kidney and bladder rem edy. We could talk till doomsday about how good this remedy is, but the only sure way is for you to try it your self. Buy a $1 bottle and take as di rected on bottle. Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound has cured thousands of sufferers where alf other remedies have failed. Stuart's Buchu and Juni per Compound won't make you feel sick when you take it. but tones yoq up. Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound acts directly on the urine through the kidneys. It keeps the blood healthy. It strengthens the neck of the bladder. It regulates the kidneys and does away with backache and all disagreeable symptoms. If discouraged with other medicines, buy a $1 bottle of your drug gist to-day and take as directed on bot tle.—Advt. Birmingham Opens Freight Rate Fight WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Assert- | ing that freight rates over the At- I lantic Coast Line and fourteen oth *r railroads operating between New j York. Philadelphia, Baltimore and I Washington to Birmingham Ala., are unreasonable, the freight bureau of the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Birmingham com plained to the Interstate Commerce Commission to-day. 20 Persons Injured By Black Hand Bomb CHICAGO, Dec. 18.— More than a score of persons were injured, four of them seriously, when a Blackhand bomb was exploded in the heart of the South Side Italian district. The explosion wrecked a two-story building and shattered the windows of dwellings for more than a block around. Hundreds of persons fled to the streets in a panic. CARTERSVILLE OFFICIALS. CARTERSVILLE, Dec. 18.—In the city election to-day G. W. Young was chosen Mayor and R. M. Gains and Walter Satterfield City # Commission ers. Army and Navy Men Who Partic ipated in Banquet to Escape Court-martial. WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Officers of (he army and navy who partici pated In the wallow of the military Order of the Carabao here on Thurs day night will he reprimanded for ridiculing the Secretary of State and the peace policy of the Administra tion. Secretary of til; Navy Daniels and Secretary of War Garrison con ferred on this matter to-day and drew up a formal report to be given to the President. Recommendations are made that the military officers be reprimand? i. It is understood that no court-mar tials are to be ordered. The military Order of the Carabao probably will be discontinued, however, but this wii! be left to the discretion of the Presi dent, who will pass on the report of his Cabinet officers and direct sun punishment as he sees fit. Both Secretary Garrison and Sec retary Daniels are of the opinion that the expressions of the army and navy last Thursday night were not intend ed as ridicule, but that their repre sentation of the battleship “Piffle' and the 9inging of the "Damn. Damn, Damn the lnsurrect'os” song were merely outbursts of exuberant spir its- ... ^ , No official statement will be made until after the President has had time to pass on the report of Secretaiies Daniels and Garrison. No Graft Found in U. S. Supply Buying WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Charges of graft in the purchase of Govern ment supplies totaling many millions of dollars were found baseless and errors in the award of contracts were minor, according to findings of a spe cial investigating commission ap pointed by Secretary of the Treasury -McAdoo. Girls' Colony Head Probed as Immoral NEW YoRK. Dei. 18 Complete elimination of William R. George from any relation with tlw* George Junior Republic at Kreeville, N. Y . is recommen«ie»1 in h report made to the State Board of Charities by a special committee which investigated reports of immorality. The repot t said, in part: "The evidence shows it has been the custom of Mr. George to exhibit undue familiarity with the girl citi zens. W hatever may have been his motive, his example in this regard and tlte influence of his acts had the effect of leading to immoral acts of the old er girls and boys." Gamut of Steps in B. R. TVs Annual Ball Tangoing, turkey-trotting and all other modern fancy dances will he seen at the annual ball of Georgia Lodge. No. 866, Brotherhood ol’ Rail way Trainmen, at the Kimball House New Yen’s Eve. This will be the first of a series of dances to be given by the Brotherhood during the winter, the proceeds of which are to be given to the charity fund. An admission fee of $1 will be charged. Council to Try Chief On Drinking Charge COR DELE. GA.. Dec. 18 —On charges of being drunk on Decem ber 4 L M. Sumner, Chief of Police, will be tried by the City Council Jan uary 7. Alleging that a minister and other prominent persons can testify that the Chief was drunk and that he acted unbecomingly. Alderman J. M. Cox brought t lie charges against Sumner before the Council. Sumner’s term will expire on the night of his trial. OBITUARY. CHENEY’S EXPECTORANT Cures Croup, Colds, Cough Tickling la Ihe threat, running of the nose, sore throat. Best medicine for whooping cough. Tried and tested for fifty years. Sure and certain to cure. Try Cheney’s Expectorant. 25c at drug stores.—Advt. The body of Major Jonathan Jackgon McLer.don. soldier anti plant, i was hurled Wednesday at Oakland Ceme tery. with Or. John K White offi ciating. The deacons of the Second Baptist ..Church acted as the escort ■ •f honor. Major McLendon's father wus Joatph McLendon, a pioneer of Coweta County. Ills grandfather, Thomas Mcl^endon, tame from Ire land to North Carolina, and thence to Georgia. Major McLendon is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John I\ Don aldson. and a son, John T Mcl^en- <*on. of Bainbrldge, and nine grand children. Mrs Earle Donaldson. Mrs. Walter Thomson, Mrs Harry Clarke. Mrs Louise B. Marsh. Miss Mabel Rigby. Mrs. J Fowler Richardson. M’s Charles Wilkins. John Terrell ami Orlando McLendon, of Oklahoma. Mrs. C. E. Jones, 83 years old. died at her residence. No. 500 Spring street, early Thursday morning. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. T. J. Watt and Mrs. F. J. Robin son, both of Atlanta. Mrs. Jones was a member of the First Metho dist Church. ' Tjie body is at the undertaking establishment of H. M ' I’atterson & Son, pending funeral I arrangements. The death of Mi*s Maud E. Brown, aged ! 24, occurred Wednesday at her home. ! No. 26 South Humphries street. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the residence, followed by Inter ment at GreenwoAd. Miss Brown is survived by her mother, Mrs. Susan Brown; four brothers, J. H . (\ B . \Y R. and J A. Brown, and two sisters. Miss Mae Brown and Mrs. L. F. Shockley. The body of C. E. Brewer, 11 years old. w ho died Wednesday afternoon at his residence in H*#:an Park, will be removed to West Point Thurs day afternoon for funeral and in terment. Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife and two children. Miss Johnny Lee Brewer and W. H. Brewer. The funeral of Roy Robert*, aged 2i. who died Wednesday night at a local XMAS RATES Reduced over N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R. R. Apply any Agent. sanitarium, was held Thursday after noon at Bloomfield’s Chapel. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Roberts of Mansfield. Da. In terment was a*, the Mansfield Ceme tery. The death of C. E. Brewer. aged 4!. occurred at his horn* in College Park j Wednesday evening The boo\ was sent to West Point, Ga.. for funeral and interment He i? survived h\ his wife and two children. Miss John nie Lee Brewer and \Y 11. Brewer The funeral of Jack Cheek, who was killed Monday near Augusta by ne groes, was held Thursda.x morning. Interment was in Hollywood. Mr*. Lucy A. Jordan, wife of Elisha Jordan, of Scottdale. (fit . died Wed nesday at a local sanitarium. The body was sent to Scottdale. She is survived by her husband and three children. ’he funera’ of Mi** Sarah E. Clarke, aged 70. who died Wednesday night, will o* conducted at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Friday morning at be at West 9 o’clock, estview. Inten The funeral of Walter J. Aird, ing man. who died last Satur local sanitarium, was held morning at Bloomfield’s Chap* ment was at VYeatview. ASTHMA' RELIEVED IN 2 MIN Or Money Refunded. 50c Pkg. b Isn't Our Offer Fair? Sen> “Thomason’s Famous Asthma Remedy” to AMERICAN ASTHMATIC CO. Inc., ATLAHT* ANNOUNCING! TURNITURt* 155- COMEANY I Whitehall SI tjtm VYc take pleasure in announcing that wp *1 are now ready for business at our new place, jj 135 Whitehall, where we will occupy the cn- tiro building of throe floors. Though Whitehall street is still unfinished, I ho sidewalks have not been removed, and they are perfectly safe, making our now store easily accessible. The now firm is composed of Mr. George E. Knott, formerly of Knott A: Awtry Shoe Company, and more recently with Martin & Knott Furniture Company, and Mr. Hugh Carmichael, formerly of Carmlchael-Talman Furniture Company, and more recently wit It < Joldsmll h-Acton-Witherspoon Company. Furniture for Christmas Gifts We have just opened and placed on display our entire stock of new furniture ami housefurnishings—and those who want to give something appropriate, and at the same time useful, will 1m* able to make their selections here without any trouble. It matters not what you want to give, whether it is a Go-Cart for the Baity or an Easy Chair for Grandfather, you will find if here, ami tit prices that will make you glad to have the oppor tunity to give. The glad Christmas season is a good time to brighten up the home, make the living room. Itedroora or dining room take on a newer and happier look. You’ll find It all here, and we invite you to come and look, look carefully, and then select, what you want. If desired, we will store your purchase free of charge until such time as you want it delivered. We Can Divide the Payments ' Hi! Everything Arranged in This Best Store For Quick Choosing of Christmas Gifts "Only Five More Days” - Shop Early in the Morning Parcel Post Packages Sent From Here $4.50 Maderia Tea Napkins, hand- embroidered wreaths in corner, for $3.00. AH Remnants Silks and Dress Goods V2 and V4 off. You’ll find useful lengths on these special tables. Christmas Boxes of fine Chocolates. Assorted Chocolates, 60c kind, pound 30c. All cherr yfilled. . As sorted Chocolates, 50c kind, pound 25c. Here’s where you have. Uuited States Sub-Postal Station Here. Op From 8:30 A. M. till 7 P. M. Auto Robes For Gifts The Problem of What toiSpecial To-morrow Buy and What to Pay ip K^onoo'uUngs Quickly and Easily Solved f G r Christmas Gifts Here. 100 different styles 8 yards of this nice The shopping period is quality for past—the time for actual selection of your Christ- fllj 1 | If ft mas remembrances is now, X • to-morrow. If you are of the many who have de- layed a final choice, who are still undecided as to what constitutes a really appropriate gift, come here for suggestions. We have made a spe cial effort to keep our lines lines of gift things At $ 2 .25, $3.98, $5.00, complete—we have used ^ ^ the wires constantly. ^ - oin nn There may be instances w.ou, q>iu.uu, of where we are ‘‘sold out” on some things—but $15.00 and. $19.75. as a rule better articles substituted and each sec Worth easily one-third tion of this big, best and busiest store well pre- more, pared to meet and satisfy your most exacting re quirements. Come and join the happy throng and judge for yourself—only 5 more days ere the Christmas bells ring—for get no one you love. When k x Ofi L C7 CA shopping now please car A l ry as many parcels with . you as possible. Will last a lifetime. HIGH CO.=== PAINT SETS. Make nice presents. We have dandy nice line 10c to 50c, in boxes, with brushes, postcards, books to color, etc. All Pictures/4 Off ALL FURS Sets and Pieces for Gifts. Neck Xmas V* Off All Cut 20% Glass Off Ladies Silk Kimono. Persian designs, man colors; $6.00 values . . $4.41 Christmas Ribbons Wide Persian, Satin, Silk, Warp Print Ribbons in the most luxu • rious array of patterns and col ors. 35c to 50c qualities, at one price, Apron Gifts Women’s White Hem med and Hemstitched Aprons with Strings, 25c 21c Useful Toys 19 50 Splendid, Big I Steamer Rugs Electric dynamos, with dry cell $1.50 Attachments to please every boy in Atlanta and vicinity, like Wind Mills, Water Wheels, Saw Mills, Pile Drivers. Sidewalk Scooters. $2.98 ones, with seat ^ | Same without seat, $2.50 value <n* * r- for O 1 .50 1,000 Garden Sets for boys and tn, ir o rn girls, three pieces Jv/U LoC & <5llC I White Aprons, embroidery trimmed, with and without bibs 50c Little fancy Tea Aprons 50c Dotted Swiss Caps for. . 25c Dusting Caps, Cooks ’ Caps, [1 LiC Maids’ and Nurses’ Caps Extra Special Friday we sell I,allies' Ve netian Silk Vests, in white, pink and blue, real -i no worth $1.50, for. Jpl.uO Moudoir Caps 35c to $4.00 Camisoles . $1.25 to $2.09 $8 and $0 Crepe de Chine Petticoats, (links, blues and white- elaborately ribbon and lace trimmed ... $5.98 Messaliue Silk Petticoats, $3.50 kinds for $2.49 Best Kid Gloves In Atlanta for Gifts ) Don’t neglect the girls and boys with gifts. Red, white and brown Knit Suits, Sweater and Leggins, $1.75 and up. Real heavy ones, $3.50 and $4.00. Ladies’ “High’s” special, 2-c 1 a s p. Black, white, and all colors. Ladies’ “Royal”— 2-clasp. Black, white, and all col ors. Ladies’ 1-clasp Dogskin Walking Gloves, in black and tan. I Ladies’ “D. & P.” Walking Gloves. Black ) and tan. j Ladies’ “D. & P>” 1-clasp Walking I > Gloves. Silk lined. ) Ladies’ “Melrose,” 2-clasp, Dressed Kid I Gloves in black, brown, tan and white. J Ladies’ “Monopole,” 2-clasp, Dress Kid) Gloves. Black, white, tan, and all colors.] Pr. $li Pr. $1.5 Pr. $l.t it i :AT| A VTA. C, \ Ladies’ 16-button, $3 White Kid Gloves. Pair $1.79. Ladies’ 16 and 20-button length Kid Gloves up to $4.00 a pair. m uinu rn====s : | n