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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. Union Pacific Shows Greater Revenues Since Being Split Up by United States. NKW YORK, Dec. 18.—Despite the fi.itpmment's dissolution of the Union and Southern Pacific merger, the an nual report issued to-day by the rnion Pacific Railroad for the fiscal year ending June 30 last shows this was a more prosperous year than 1912. The company set aside 350,000.000 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 tn $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 aro 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. A Sure-Enough Kidney Remedy Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound Acts Like Magic on Liver, Kidneys and Bladder. Many Seeking New Homes in Atlanta j W. H. Leahy, secretary of the In- j dustrlal and Statistical Bureau of the Chamber of 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 three times as numerous as last year," said Mr. Leahy, "and aro increasing every day. Most of the letters are from people who want to rent houses for the win 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 J DeKalb Counties, which form "open j territory" for all agents of the com- j pany, the firm of Anderson & Shrop- j shire will have the exclusive rights to j handle the business of the Cosmopol- I itan in those sections. Birmingham Opens Freight Rate Fight WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Assert- | ing that freight rates over the At lantic Coast Line and fourteen oth?r railroads operating between New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington to Birmingham, Ala., are unreasonable, the freight bureau of the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Birmingham com plained to the Interstate Commerce Commission tb-day. 'E LOVE FEAST Practically All Old Officers Re elected at Successful Annual Meeting in Atlanta Lodge. No more bone pains, aching back, headache, puffy eyes, swollen legs, of fensive urinous odor, diabetes, cloudy urine, or frequent desire. Try Stuart’s Huchu and Juniper Compound, the new mid wonderful kidney and bladder rem- im|v. We could talk till doomsday ai : it how good this remedy is, but the i v sure way is for you to try it your- s.-If. Bu> a $1 bottle and take as di re r>*d on bottle. Stuart’s Buchu and lumper Compound has cured thousands nf sufferers where all other remedies have failed. Stuart’s Buchu and Juni or Compound won’t make you feel sick when you take it, but tones you up. smart'.- Buchu and Juniper Compound i t- directly on the urine through the kidneys It keeps the blood healthy. It strengthens the neck of the bladder. If 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. 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. 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 of the Shriners 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 raba.n. David E. Ashby, assistant chief raban; J. Lee Duncan, high priest and prophet; John C. Joiner, Oriental guide; James S. Floyd, treasurer, and George E. Ar- gard, recorder. Appointive officers named were: R. N. Flckett, Jr., first ceremonial mas ter; E. 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. CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT Cures Croup, Colds, Cough I Tlchlinf 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. 25c at drug stores.—Advt. OBITUARY. The body of Major Jonathan Jackson McLendon, soldier anti planter, was burled Wednesday at Oakland Ceme tery. with Dr John E. White offi ciating. The deacons of the Second Baptist Church acted as the escort of honor. Major McLendon’s father wns Joseph Mcl^endon, 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, Mr. John L. Don aldson. and a son, John T. McLen don. of Bainbrldge. and nine grand children. Mrs Earle Donaldson, Mrs. Walter Thomson, Mrs Harry Clarke, Mrs Louise B. Marsh. Miss Mabel Blgby, Mrs. J. Fowler Richardson. Mrs Charles Wilkins. John Terrell and Orlando McLendon, of Oklahoma. Mrs. C. E. Jones, 88 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. The body is at the undertaking establishment of H. M. Patterson & Son, pending funeral arrangements. The death of M ss Maud E. Brown, aged 24, occurre$l Wednesday at her home. No. 20 South Humphries street. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the residence, followed by inter ment at Greenwood Miss Brown is survived by her mother. Mrs. Susan Brown; four brothers. J. H., O. B., W. R. and J. A. Brown, and two sisters. Miss 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 21, who died Wednesday night at a local sanitarium, was held Thursday after noon at Bloomfield's Chapel. He Is Survived by his parents, Mh and Mrs. Jesse Roberts, of Mansfield. Ga 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. Ga., for funeral and ’nterment. He is survived by his wife and two children. Miss John nie Ian* Bivwor and W. H. Brewer. Mrs. Ida P. Poole, aged sixty-five, 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^Mamip Poole The funeral arrangements will be annoitfieed later Eugenia White, aged seventeen months, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. White, of No. 24S Har den street, died Thursday. The fu neral will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Interment will be 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 be in the family cemetery. Mrs. Lucy A. Jordan, wife of Elisha Jordan, of Scottdale. Ga.. died Wed nesday at a local sanitarium. The body was sent to Scottdale. 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 he at Westview. The funeral of Walter J Alrd, 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 apartment 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." XMAS RATES Reduced over N., C. & St. L. Ry. and W. & A. R, R. Apply any Agent. Girls' Colony Head Probed as Immoral NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—Complete elimination of William It George from any relation with the George Junior Republic at Freevllle, N. Y , is recommended in a report made to the State Board of Charities by a special committee which investigated reports of immorality. The report said, in part: “The evidence shows it has been the custom of Mr. George to exhibit undue familiarity with the girl citi zens. Whatever may have been his motive, his 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 nf Councilman-elect Will McNally to take his scat as a member of City Council is being contested by John Wills, his opponent, In the recent primary here R RELIEVED IN 2 MINUTES 4 Or Money Refunded. 50c Pkg. by Mail “ Isn’t Our Offer Fair? Send for “Thomason’s Famous Asthma Remedy'’ to AMERICAN ASTHMATIC CO. ino., ATLANTA. GA. ANNOUNCING m FURNITURE >35- COMPANV IWhihstoJI Si Handkerchiefs fl osiepy KeelyG i ores Umtrell as mmmrnmmm H We take pleasure in announcing that we are now ready for business at our new place, 4 135 Whitehall, where we will occupy the en tire building of throe floors. Though Whitehall street is stilt unfinished, t*e sidewalks have not been removed, and they are perfectly safe, making our new store easily accessible. The new firm Is composed of Mr. George E. Knott, formerly of Knott & Awtr.v Shoe Company, and more recently with Martin & Knott Furniture Company, and Mr. Hugh Carmichael, formerly of Carmichael-Tillman Furniture Company, and more recently with Gohlsmilli-Acton-Witherspoon Company. Furniture for Christmas Gifts We linve just opened and placed on display our entire stock of new furniture and bousefurnlshings 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 a Go-Cart, for the Baby or an Easy Chair for Grandfather, you will find It here, and tit prices that will make you glad to have the oppor tunity to give. The glad Christ ran a season is a good time to brighten up the home, make the living room, bedroom 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, ami then select what you want. If desired, we will store your purchase free of charge until such time as you want It delivered. (i ' We Can Divide the Payments Iff !« 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 Madeira Tea Napkins, hand- embroidered wreaths in corner, for $3.00 All 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 cherry filled. As sorted Chocolates, 50c kind, pound 25c. Here’s where you save. United States Sub-Postal Station Here. Open From 8:30 A. M. till 7 P. M. The Problem of What to Buy and What to Pay is Quickly and Easily Solved Here. Special To-morrow 500 Patterns Kimono Outings for Christmas Gifts; 100 different styles: 8 yards of this nice quality for $1.00 Auto For Robes Gifts The shopping period is past—the time for actual selection of your Christ- j 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. <57^ <tnnnn There may be instances $6.50, $7.50, $10.00, of where we are "sold out” on some things—but $15.00 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 shopping now please car ry as many small parcels with you as possible. At $2.25, $3.98, $5.00, and $19.75. PAINT SETS. Make nice presents. We have dandy nice line 10c to 50c, in boxes, with brushes, postcards, books to color, etc. All Pictures/3 Off ALL FURS Sets and Pieces for Gifts. Neck Xmas All Cut 20% Glass Off Ladies’ Silk Kimonos, Persian designs, many colors; $6.00 a qq values . . Christmas ApfOIl Gifts 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 Women’s White Hem med and Hemstitched Aprons with Strings, 25c 50 Splendid, Big Steamer Rugs At $6.00 & $7.50 Useful Toys Electric dynamos, with dry -a r a cells OPI.DU 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. Q g Same without seat, $2.50 value for 19 % Will last a lifetime. J. M. HIGH CO. 1.50 1,C00 Garden Sets for boys and ia j- t\ rn girls, three pieces lUt, aJu LA duw White Aprons, embroidery trimmed, with and without bibs 50c Little fancy Tea Aprons . 50c Dotted Swiss Caps for. . ,25c Dusting Caps, j Cooks’ Caps, ( Maids’ and Nurses’ Caps Extra Special Friday we sell Ladies’ Ve netian Silk Vests, in white, pink and blue, real /\n worth $1.50, for... «P l.UO Boudoir Caps. . 36c to $4.00 Camisoles $1.25 to $2.00 $H and $!) Crepe de Chine Petticoats, pinks, blues and white—elaborately ribbon and lace trimmed. . $5.58 .Messalinc Silk Petticoats, $3.50 kinds for $2.49 Best Kid Gloves In Atlanta for Gifts Ladies’ “High’s” special, 2-c I a s p. Black, white, and all colors. Ladies’ “Royal”— 2-clasp. Black, white, and all col ors. Pair Pair UjJ 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 Second floor. ATLANTA. GA.j Ladies’ 1-clasp Dogskin Walking Gloves,} F) A A in black and tan. i * ^ W-WI Ladies’ “D. & P.” Walking Gloves. Black} and tan. J Ladies’ “D. & Gloves. Silk lined. Ladies’ “Melrose,” 2-clasp, Dressed Kid j Gloves in black, brown, tan and white. J Ladies’ “Monopole,” 2-clasp, Dress Kid) IJ / r Gloves. Black, white, tan, and all colors.) * * * Ladies’ 16-button, $3 White Kid Gloves. Pair $1.79. Ladies’ 16 and 20-button length Kid Gloves up to $4.00 a pair. !J. M. HIGH GO.i Pr. $1.25 r l c, “ p w “ lkin8 j Pr. $1.50 Pr. $1.50