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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. I 'S Union Pacific Shows Greater Revenues Since Being Split Up by United States. NEW YORK, Dec. 18. -Despite the i;..vernment's dissolution of the I'nion nd Southern Pacific merger, the an nual report issued to-day by the I'nion Pacific Railroad for the fiscal \par ending June 30 last shows this was a more prosperous year than 1912. The company set aside $50,000,000 n a special fund to meet stock de preciation resulting from the divorce ..f the two systems, and in spite of the fact that there was an actual de preciation of stock values amounting > $40,780,000 the road earned 15.13 per cent on its $216,635,400 outstand ing common stock, against 13.87 earn ed the previous year. The total assets of the company re placed at $902,713,934. with equal liabilities. The 1913 report shows an in-rease of more than $7,600,000 in gross and nearly $3,800,000 in net operating income over the previous \ car. The surplus available for divi- ijt nds was $36,800,000. Many Seeking New Homes in Atlanta H. Leahy, secretary of the In dustrial and Statistical Bureau of the ( ham be r of Commerce, said Thursday evening that within tin* 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 three 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 win ter, hut a great many—perhaps one- thirvi, 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 tc handle the business of the Cosmopol itan in those sections. OBITUARY. 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 .line, or frequent desire. Try Stuart's I’urhu and Juniper Compound, the new .ind wonderful kidney and bladder rem- We could talk till doomsday about how good this remedy is, hut the • Tily sure wav is for you to try it your self. Buy a $1 bottle and take as di rected on bottle Stuart’s Buchu and •luniper Compound has cured thousands -T sufferers where all other remedies ave failed. Stuart's Buchu and Juni per Compound won’t make you feel sick when you take it. but tones you 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- I ing that freight rates over the At lantic Coast Line and fourteen oth?r j railroads operating between New York. Philadelphia. Baltimore and I Washington to Birmingham. Ala., are | unreasonable, the freight bureau of the Merchants and Manufacturer Association of Birminghafn 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. HAVE IM FEAST Practically All Old Officers Re elected at Successful Annual Meeting in Atlanta Lodge. Members of Yaarab Temple of the Shrine are -congratulating themselves Thursday on what was declared to have been the most successful annual meeting in the history of that organ ization. "It was a great love feast," one as serted. "We were unanimous on everything. ' The spirit of success inspired by the coming national conclave oC the Shniners in Atlanta next May, which was won by the Yaarabs, prevailed at the meeting. Practically all of the officers for the past year were re-elected. They in cluded : Forrest Adair, illustrious poten tate; E. M. Hafer, chief raban; Davwi E. Ashby, assistant chief raban; J. Lee Duncan, high priest and prophet; John C. Joiner, Oriental guide; Jam s S. Floyd, treasurer, and George E. Ar- gard, recorder. Appointive officers named were; R N. Fickett, Jr., first ceremonial mas* ter; K. T. Booth, second ceremonial master; C. B. Beaullieu. marshal; Henry Heinz, captain of the guard; J. Morelan Speer, outer guard, and Wil liam A. Fuller, director. Representatives to the Imperial Council next May were named as fol lows: Forrest Adair. John Hynds, Fred J. Paxon and William Foster. 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. House Is Destroyed By Burglar's Match BUCHANAN, N. Y.. Dec. 18. A light ed match, dropped by a burglar, de stroyed Mrs. Mary Mackay’s home. The occupants escaped in their night cloth ing The body of Major Jonathan Jackson McLendon. soldier and planter, was hurled Wednesday «t Oakland Ceme tery, with Dr. John F White offi elating. 'I'he deacons of the Second Baptist Church acted as the escort <<f honor Major McLendon's father was Joseph McLendon, a pioneer of Coweta County. His grandfather. Thomas McLendon, came from Ire land to North Carolina, and thence to Georgia Major McLendon is survived by one daughter, Mrs John F. Don aldson, and a son, John T McLen don. of Bainbr dgc. and nine grand children, Mrs. Earle Donaldson. Mrs. Walter Thomson. Mrs Harry Clarke. Mrs Louise P Marsh. Miss Mabel Highs. Mrs. J. Fowler Richardson. Mrs Charles Wilkins. John Terrell and Orlando McLendon, of Oklahoma. Mrs. C. E. Jones. S3 years old. died at her residence. No. 500 Spring street, early Thursday morning. Site is survived by two sisters. Mrs. T. J. Watt and Mrs. F. .1 Robin son, both of Atlanta. Mrs. Jones was a member of the First Metho dist Church. The body is at the undertaking establishment of H. M. Patterson a Son. pending funfer&l arrangements. The death of M-ss Maud E. Brown, aged :’4, occurred Wednesda> at her home. No. 26 South Humphries street. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the residence, followed hv inter ment at Greenwood. Miss Brown is survived by her mother. Mrs Susan Brown; four brothers. J. H . C B.. W. it and J A. Brown, and two sisters Mias Mae Brown and Mrs. L. F. Shockley The body of C. E. Brewer, 41 years old. who died Wednesday afternoon at his residence in Eagan 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 Roberts, aged 2i. who died Wednesday night at a local sanitarium, was held Thursday after noon at Bloomfield's Chanel, He is survived by his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jesse Roberts, of Mansfield. Ha In terment was at the Mansfield Ceme tery. The death of C. E. Brewer, aged 41, occurred at his home In College Park Wednesday evening The body was sent to West Point, Ha . for funeral and interment. He is survived by ins wife and two children. Miss John nie Lee Brewer and W M. Brewer. Mrs. Ida P. Poole, aged s-ixly-ttve died Thursday at noon at a local sanitarium, after an illness of sev eral months. She was a resident of Lakewood Heights and is sur* vived by one son. R. H. Poole, and one daughter, Miss Mamie Poolo The funeral arrangements will be announced later. Eugenia White, aged seventeen months, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. While, of No. 248 Har dee street, died Thursday. The fu neral will he held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will he in Westview. The funeral of Miss Ella C. Miller will be held Friday morning at 11 o’clock at Camp Creek Church, near Stone Mountain. Interment will he in the famih cemetery. Mr*. Lucy A Jordan, wife of Elisha Jordan, of Si oUdale, Ha., died Wed nesday at a local sanitarium The body was sent tScottd&Je She- is survived by her husband and three children. The funeral of Miss Sarah E. Clarke. aged 70, who died Wednesday night, will be conducted at the Church of the immaculate Conception Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment will be at Westview. The funeral of Walter J. Aird, a travel ing man, who died last Saturday at a local sanitarium, was held 'Thursday morning at Bloomfield's Chapel. Inter ment was at Westview. Twins Left at Door As ‘Christmas Gift' CHICAGO, Dec 18. In a basket on the steps of a North Side opartment house the janitor found twin boys about one day old. A card fastened to the basket said: ‘This is a Christmas present for some good person who likes children." Girls' Colony Head Probed as Immoral NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -Complete elimination of William R George i from any relation with the George I Junior Republic at Freeville, N. Y . is recommended in a report made to (the State Board of Charities by a special corpmittetf which investigated j reports of immorality. The report j said, in part: "The evidence shows it has been I the custom of Mr. George to exhibit undue familiarity with the girl citi zens. Whatever may have been his motive. Ids example in this regard and the influence of his acts had the effect of leading to immoral acts of the old er girls and boys." CONTESTS RIVAL'S ELECTION. DALTON, Dec. 18.—The right of Councilman-elect Will McNally to take his seat as a member of City Council is being contested by John Wilis, hm opponent, in the recent primary here. ASTHMA RELIEVED IN 2 MINUTES Or Money Refunded. 50c Pkg. by Mail Isn’t Our Offer Fair? Send for “Thomason’s Famous Asthma Remedy” to AMERICAN ASTHMATIC CO. Inc., ATLANTA. GA. ANNOUNCING* m Fa furniture' *35- COMPANY ^Whitehall SI ' m g ^ vi XMAS RATES Reduced over N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R. R. Apply any Agent. have new 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. CHENEY’S EXPECTORANT Cures Croup, Colds, Cough Tickling in the throat, 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. -5c at drug stores.-Advt. Wo take pleasure in announcing that we art' now ready lor business at our new place, (j 135 Whitehall, where we will occupy the en tire building of three floors. Though Whitehall street Is still unfinished, the sidewalks not been removed, and they are perfectly safe, making our store easily accessible. The new firm is composed of Mr. George E. Knott, formerly of Knott & Aw try Shoe Company, and more recently with Marlin A Knott Furniture Company, and Mr. Hugh Carmichael, formerly of Curmiohael-Tainmn Furniture Company, ami more recently witli Goldsmith-Acton-Witherfcpoon Company. Furniture for Christmas Gifts We have just, opened and plaeed on display our entire stock of new furniture and housefurnishings -and those who want to give something appropriate, and at the same time useful, will l>e able to make their selections here without any trouble. It matters not what you want to give, whether it is n Go-Cart for the Baby or an Easy Chair for Grandfather, you will find it here, and at 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 hoipe. make the living room, 1>edrootn 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 tlion select what you want. If desired, we will store your purchase free of charge until such time as you want it delivered. W'e Can Divide the Payments n, mull <v|«fckv* ijirtMT* lUlUlUUi. Everything Arranged For Quick Choosin "Only Five More Days” - = in This Best Store of Christmas Gifts = Shop Early in the Morning Parcel Post Packages Sent From Here $4.50 Madeira Tea Napkins, hand- embroidered wreaths in corner, for $3.00 Silks and Dress 4 off. You’ll find All Remnants Goods */2 and * useful lengths on these special tables. Christmas Boxes of fine Chocolates. Assorted Chocolates, 60c kind, pound 30c. All cherry filled. As sorted Chocolates, 50c kind, pound 25c. Here’s where you save. United States Suh-Postal Station Here. Open From 8:30 A. M. till 7 P. M. The Problem of What to Buy and W hat to Pay is Quickly and Easily Solved Here. The shopping period is past—the time for actual selection of your Christ mas remembrances is NOW, to-morrow. If you are of the many who have delayed 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 of gift things complete—we have used the wires constantly. There may be instances of where we are "sold out” on some things—but as a rule better articles substituted and each sec tion of this big, best and busiest store well pre 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 shopping now please car ry as many small parcels with you as possible. mj. m Special To-morrow 500 Patterns Kimono Outings for Christmas Gifts; 100 different styles: 8 yards of this nice quality for $1.00 Auto Robes For Gifts At $2.25, $3.98, $5.00, $6.50, $7.50, $10.00, $15.00 and $19.75. Worth easily one-third more. 50 Splendid, Big Steamer Rugs At $6.00 & $7.50 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 Off ALL FURS Sets and Pieces for Gifts. Neck Xmas Off All Cut 20% Glass Off Ladies’ Silk Kimonos, Persian designs, many colors; $6.00 & \ qq values . . H.70 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, Yd. 21c Useful Toys Electric dynamos, with dry ^ J gjj q 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. <1> J g Same without seat, $2.50 value | ^ Q 1,000 Garden Sets for boys and in, ic r e. rn r girls, three pieces IOC, LvC DOC ==■•= =~==~=ATLAN' Apron Gift: Women’s White Hem med and Hemstitched Aprons with Strings, 25c 19 White Aprons, embroidery trimmed, with and without bibs 50c Little fancy Tea Aprons . 50c Dotted Swiss Caps for 25c Dusting Caps, \ Cooks ’ Caps, : Maids' and ( Nurses’ Caps J Extra Special Friday we sell Ladies’ Ve netian Silk Vests, in white, pink and blue, real -i og worth $1.50, for. 4>l.Uo I Joudoir Caps... . 35c to $4.00 < 'amisoles $1.25 to $2.00 $8 and $!) Crepe de Chine I’etlieoats. pinks, blues and white— elaborately ribbon and laee 1 rimmed. . . .$5.98 | Messaline Silk IVMieoats. j $3.50 kinds for $2 49 j Best Kid Gloves In Atlanta for Gifts 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. ) 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 anl $4.00 Second floor. 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 / Cloves. Silk lined. ) Ladies’ “Melrose,” 2-clasp, Dressed Kid) Gloves in black, brown, tan and white. J Ladies’ “Monopole,” 2-clasp, Dress Kid) Gloves. Black, white, tan, and all colors.] Pr. $1.00 Pr. $1.25 Pr. $1.50 Pr. $1.50 Pr. $1.65 Ladies’ 16-button, $3 White Kid Gloves. Pair $1.79. Ladies’ 16 and 20-button length Kid Gloves up tc $4.00 a pair. FA. GA Wf, ^J. M. HiGH CO.=