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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. Union Pacific Shows Greater Revenues Since Being Split Up by United States, XETT YORK, Dec. IS.—Despite the Government’s dissolution of the Union and Southern Pacific merger, the an nual report issued to-day by the [• n j„n Pacific Railroad for the fiscal , e ar ending June 80 last shows this n as 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 common stock, against 13.87 earn ed the previous year. The total assets of the company ere placed at $902,713,934, with equal liabilities. The 1913 report shows an Increase of more than $7,600,000 in gr oes 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 W. H. Leahy, secretary of the In dustrial 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 are 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 Hlllyer Trust Building:, to rep resent it in North and North Central Georgia. With the exception of Fulton and DeKalb Counties, which form "open j territory” for all agents of the com- i pany, the firm of Anderson & Shrop shire will have the exclusive rights to j handle the business of the Cosmopol- i itan in those sections. Birmingham Opens Freight Bate,Fight —. ..., ^ WASHINGTON, . Dec^ 18.— Assert ing that freight rates oyef*' 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 ManufacturerV Association of Birmingham com plained to the Interstate Commerce Commission to-day. No more bone pains, aching back, headache, puffy eyes, swollen legs, of fensive urinous odor, diabetes, cloudy irii.e, or frequent desire. Try Stuart's and Juniper Compound, the new : ,r.u wonderful kidney and bladder rem- . \ We could talk till doomsday about how good this remedy is, but the ■ iiiiv sure way is for you to try it your self. Buy a $1 bottle and take as di- re<ti>d on bottle. Stuart’s Buchu and lumper Compound has cured thousands f 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's Buchu and Juniper Compound a-.-ts directly on the urine through the . ilneys It keeps ihe blood healthy. It strengthens the neck of the bladder. !; regulates the kidneys and does away a kache 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. Tfie explosion wrecked a two-story building and shattered the window's of dwellings for more than a block around. Hundreds of persons fled to the streets in a panic. E LOVE FEAST Practically All Old Officers Re elected at Successful Annual Meeting in Atlanta Lodge. Members of Yaarab Temple of the Shrine are congratulating themselvei 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 w'on 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; 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 w'ere: R. N. Fickett, 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 low's: Forrest Adair, John Hynds, Fred J. Paxon and William Foster. No GTraft 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. OBITUARY. The body of Major Jonathan Jackson McLer.don, soldier and planter, was burled Wednesday at Oakland Ceme tery, with Dr John R Whitt off] elating. The deacons of the Second Baptist Church acted as the escort of honor. Major nebindoil’l father was Joseph McLendon, a pioneer of Coweta County. Ills grandfather, Thomas 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 don, of Balnbridge. and nine grand children, Mrs Earle Donaldson. Mrs. Walter Thomson, Mrs Harry Clarke, Mrs. Louise B. Marsh, Miss Mahel Blghy, 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 twm 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 A* Son, pending funeral arrangements. The death of Miss 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 Greenwood. Miss Rrown Is survived by her mother, Mrs. Susan Brow'n; four •brothers, J. H.. C. 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 2i, who died Wednesday night at a local sanitarium, was held Thursday after noon at Bloomfield's Chanel. He is survived by his parents, MV. ami Mrs. Jesse Roberta, 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 interment. He Is survived by his wife nr; two children, Miss John nie Lee Brewer ami 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 Mamie Poole The funeral arrangements will be announced later. Eugenia White, aged seventeen months, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. White, of No. 248 Har dee 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 II 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 Mist Sarah E. Clarke, aged 70, w'ho died Wednesday night, will be conducted at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Friday morning at 9 o’olock. Interment will be 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 R. George from any relation with the George Junior Republic at Freeville, 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 of Councilman-elect Will McNally to take his seat as a member of City Council Is being contested by John Wills, his opponent, In the recent primary here. ASTHMA RELIEVED IN 2 MINUTES Or Money Refunded. 50c Pkg. by Mail 1 Isn’t Our Offer Fair? Send for “Thomason’s Famous Asthma Remedy” to AMERICAN ASTHMATIC CO. Inc., ATLANTA, GA. ANNOUNOTNCi 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. CARTERSVILLE OFFICIALS. CARTERSAGLLE, 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 he thi nydicir leney's 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. 25c at drug stores. A Advt. Handkerchiefs Hosiery [ oves Umbrellas We take pleasure in announcing that we are now ready for business at our new place, 135 Whitehall, where we will occupy the en tire building of three floors. Though Whitehall street is still unfinished, the sidewalks have not been removed, and they are perfectly safe, making our new store easily aceesslhle. The new firm Is composed of Mr. Georg” E. Knott, formerly of Knott & Awtry Shoe Company, and more recently with Martin & Knott Furniture Company, and Mr. Hugh Carmichael, formerly of Carmlehael-Xalman Furniture Company, and more recently with Goldsmith-Acton-Witherspoon Company. Furniture for Christmas Gifts We have just opened and placed on display our entire stock of new furniture and liousefnrnlshlngs—and those who want to give something appropriate, and at the same time useful, will be 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 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 home, make the living room, bedroom or (lining room take on n 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 w store your purchase free of charge until such P time as you want it delivered. H'e Can Divide the Payments Everything Arranged in This Best Store • For Quick Choosing of Christmas Gifts a 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 Yz and */4 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 Girts The shopping period is past—the time for actual selection of your Christ mas remembrances is j NOW, to-morrow. If you are of the many who have delayed a final choice, who are still undecided as to j 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—w r e have used the wires constantly. There may be instances 'Pb.OU, 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 ... n . quirements. Come and 50 Splendid, nig join the happy throng and judge for yourself—only 5 more days ere the Christmas bells ring—for get no one you love. When CA Oil C* $7 shopping now please car- A l tpu»vv ry as many small parcels! with you as possible. Will last a lifetime M. HIGH CO.E===E 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 1 Sets and Neck Pieces for Xmas Gifts. Off All Cut 20% Glass Off Ladies’ Silk K imonos, Persian designs, many colors; $6.00 QO values . . At $2.25, $3.98, $5.00, $7.50, $10.00, and $19.75. Steamer Rugs 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. 2!c Useful Toys Electric dynamos, with dry a* i c /a cells 1 . D U 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, |J» g Same without seat, $2.50 value j 50 1,000 Garden Sets for boys and in ir e. ro girls, three pieces lilt, Ldu & Out Apron Gifts 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. 60c Dotted Swiss Caps for.. 25c Dusting Caps, ) Cooks ’ Caps, LiC Maids’ and Nurses’ Caps Extra Special Friday we sell Ladies’ Ve netian Silk Vests, in white, pink and blue, real -s nn worth $1.50, for. .. 1. UO Boudoir Caps... 35c to $4.00 Camisoles $1.26 to $2.00 $8 and $!) Crepe do Chine Petticoats, pinks, blues and white—elaborately ribbon and lace trimmed. . . $5.98 Messaline Silk Petticoats, $3.50 kinds for $2.49 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. ) iaJY 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. Ladies’ 1-clasp Dogskin Walking Gloves,] in black and tan. I Ladies’ “D. & P.” Walking Gloves. Black and tan. Ladies’ “D. & P Gloves. 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 ” '- da!p Wa ' king l Pr. $1.50 Pr. $1.50 Pr. $1.65 [ATLANTA. GA Ladies’ 16-button, $3 White Kid Gloves. Ladies’ 16 and 20-button length Kid $4.00 a pair. =~F======J. M. HIGH CO.= Pair $1.79. Gloves up to