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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. DEFIES POLICE OF ,/noo l yFr7~FD~TMoo7SFo' i TomTll umb,21-4Lbs. Movie’s Lure Forces Ivlloo KL_LLbn INorlnLo Born in Ills ,,W ill Live Church to Suspend FREE CONCERT CROWD Babe's First "Santa Claus,” So ; Mother Gave "Hubby” Saws i for Jail Escape. failed veam nment, 1 arft of a <eep Mrs. from he tiny baby Doy ai \V. K. Manley. D r imprisoned hus- a waited Monda> his he Tn a c rliiK: befor lie ir p< iby. morning Broj check?. Mrs. Manley arrived at station very early with the also is to stand trial, a smuggling metal saws and a file to her husband, to enable him to escape “so he could play Santa Claus for our little son, on his first Christmas" The young wife explained this through her tears as she was arresttd Sunday afternoon at their home, No. 127 Capitol avenue Husband Held in $1,000 Bond. Mrs. Manley was freed on a bond of $100 7f>, furnished by a professional bondsman. After the jail-breaking utensils were found on the person ot her husband, his bund was raised tc $1,000, and he was held In jail. Manley was arrested Saturday, and his wife followed him to headquar ters, and seated herself outside the cell door. “It seems like a shame Jack can't be at home the first Christmas of his liltle son.” she said, but nobody tlioughf she intended to rescue her husband. All afternoon Mrs. Manley, holding th« baby, sat in an armchair outside Manley's cell. Shortly after midnight she left the baby with a turnkey, say ing she was going to get her husband something to eat. She r< *umed with quite a packet, which was passed in to Manley without remark. Then the wife w ent aw ay. Prisoner Sounded Alarm. There is no telling what might have happened had not Homer Heathers, another prisoner, suddenly started an alarm that he had been robbed ol $69. Assistant Chief Jett ordered Ward No. 2 to be cleared and the In mates searched. Inside Manley's shirt were found two small, fine saws find a file, with the customary cake of soap for lubricating the work In metal Manley maintained that he had the tools when he was arrested, but his wife owned up Sunday that she had tried to help him break Jail so he could be at home for Christmas. Karly Monday morning the w'ife whs back at her post, waiting to see her husband. Owing to her former at- empt, she was not permitted to go into the cell room, but sat quietly in the turnkey’s office, holding her baby, waiting patiently for the case to be called in the Recorder's Court. Manley and his wife were both hound over to the higher courts by .Judge Broyles in $600 bonds. Judge Broyles, expressing amazement at the smuggling of the saws Into the police station, said that If the police didn’t watch out somebody would be blow ing the place up. U. S. Consul’s Widow Held as Fraud Abroad Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec. 22—Mrs. Hannah Gordon Watson, widow of a former United .States Consul, to-day was he»d in $250 ball on the charge of de frauding the Waldorf Hotel out of $40. When arraigned in Bow Street Court, Mrs Watson declared she hal no intention of defrauding the hotei. but had not been able to pay her hill owing to delay of an American remit tance which she was expecting. The United States Kmbasay provided counsel for Mrs. Watson. Battleship Ohio in Port for Fumigation WASHINGTON. Dec 22. —Having left more than a score fo her crew in th© pest camp at Guantanamo, Cuba, the battleship Ohio reached the I Charleston (S. O.) Navy Yard to-day. | The Ohio will bo fumigated anil quarantined to rid her of all traces of | smallpox before she goes to relieve the Michigan in Mexican waters. John R. Si mpson, forty-one \cars old, died at a private sanitarium Mon day. The body was removed to Har ry G. Poole’s and will be taken to Newnan for funeral and Interment. Helen Keller (right) and her mother, who are unstinted in praise of Christ mas Fund and Atlanta Spirit. The wonderful blind girl made an inspiring ap peal for re forms in her talk at the free concert. WKST OHANOF.. N. .T . Dec. 22.— Cnshl* to compete with a nearby moving picture theater, the Rev. Ed- j ward K Rowans has closed down the -st of i«;mmanuel Baptist Church, und.v J The pews have been deserted since ve | the opening of the movie. Meeting of Entertainment Com mittee to Lay Plans—2,000 Delegates Coming. Arrangements for the entertain ment of one of the most interesting conventions of the year, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which meets December 29 to January 3, will be made at a meeting of the executive committee of the At lanta organization Monday at 4 p. m. M L. Britton. State Superintendent of Public Instruction and chairman of the committee, has called the meeting for the Chamber of Com merce rooms. The convention will be composed of representatives of eleven of the lead ing scientific organizations in Ameri ca and many of the subjects to be discussed will be of wide general in terest. Dr. Charles Waddell Stiles, of the United States Public Health Service, will deliver an address on “The Health of the Mother of the South.” Professor Charles E. Munroe, of George Washington University, will speak on “The Explosive Resources of the South During the Civil. War and Now^.” Probably there will be other addresses. A huge map and chart, prepared by the United States Geological Survey showing the mineral resources of the South, will be shown at the State Capitol. The cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables on small plots in cities and the beautification of school yards and home yards will be emphasized by exhibits. Altogether more than 2,000 dele gates are expected. Many will bring their wives, and the social phase of the convention promises to be very interesting. Mrs. J. K. Ottley is the chairman of the women’s reception committee. Grand Duke ‘Christ’ In Dramatic Debut Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS. Dec. 22.—The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia will make his debut as a dramatist and actor when his play, “The King of the Jews,” is produced at Tsarskoe Selo in the presence of the Czar* and members of the royal family. Duke Constantine will take the role of Christ. Room for Only 4,000 Idiots; N. Y. Worries Tuesday and Wednesday, Fancy Atlanta Dressed TURKEYS 25c Lb. Fat Tennessee Turkeys being dressed daily. The Woodall kind. Large white Celery Stalks, 7 k Come early and get the best. More Than 2,000 Pack Forsyth. Empty Stocking Fund Hand somely Increased. There were just about two classes of people in Atlanta Monday—those who had attended The Georgian and Sunday American Empty Stocking Fund free concert in the Forsyth the day before, and those w ho had been turned away from the doors because of the immense crowd within. Asa result of the big concert, the Empty stocking Fund, praiswd by blind Helen Keller In a touching ap peal from the atage, is several hun dred dollars richer and hundreds of persons art* grateful that they had the opportunity to contribute to the cause and at the same time listen to one of the most pleasing musical pro grams that could be arranged in At lanta. It is doubtful if a more impressive nr a more sensible appeal for funds with which to till the empty stock ings of a city ever was made. Makes Wonderful Appeal. Speaking from the sincere emotion that filled her heart, the wonderful deaf and blind woman—no longer without speech -called upon the vast audience that she faced, but saw not, to bring Uhrlstmas happiness to the homes of the needy, and not to rest at that, but to follow out this bit of charity and good fellowship by seeing that reforms are inaugurated whlcn will do away with much of the pov erty and unhappiness that now af flicts society. She urged the abolition of child la bor. which stunts ana blights the childhood of the nation, and appealed for better conditions for women in all \\ alks of Hie. Applause broke Into her remarks from time to time Her sane and common sense sentiments awakened a hearty response. Her presence, too. stirred the au dience to a great admiration for the woman who hud overcome obstacles that had seemed insurmountable, who had broken the Hlence that lasts with others similarly afflicted to the grave The waves of applause and cheer ing were a tribute to her personality and to her almost miraculous achieve ments, as well as to her sentiments of carrying the spirit of Christmas into one's everyday life, into legisla- I lion and Into civic reform. She spoke with some effort, a cir cumstance that heightened rather | than lessened the interest in her ad- Ires^ The marvel was that she j could articulute at all. By her side stood the faithful tea* h- ■ er. Mrs John Macy, to whose efforts, coupled with the indomitable per- | .severance of the pupil. Is due the re- accomplishments of Miss Keller. Gives $10 to Fund. Mrs. Macy repeated after Mis* Keller the sentences that she uttered in order that those in the furtherest parts of the house might not miss a word O asionally in her eagerness to say the words that were in her heart, she hurried on for several sen tences and Mrs. Macy had some difficulty in catching up. And then, after Miss Keller had finished her appeal for the little chil dren of Atlanta and for their moth ers and had showed the sincerity of her spirit by contributing the first $10 to the Empty Stocking Fund, ushers went about the crowd with children's stockings strung on wire loops. There was an instant reaching for purses and pocketbooks. No one wished to be missed. Chil dren In more fortunate circumstances than those for whom the fund is being raised put In their pennies and nick els, while their parents looked on in proud approval. It was a general and cheerful response. One Man Gives I. O. U. Within a few minutes the toes of the little stockings were weighted W’lth coin and stuffed with bills. Every denomination was represent ed One man put in an I. O. l T . for $1. "I had only 20 cents in my pocket.” he explained, “and no one could think of paying less than $1 for that con cert. leaving out the charitable mo tive entirely." And he was right. The orchestras and bands probably never played any better In their careers. The singers outdid themselves in their efforts to please and entertain the crowd. They were doing It for the little ones, and they were doing It right. They were contributing their ser vices without a cent of return, and they appeared to be getting as much pleasure and satisfaction out of it as the highly delighted crowd. Players Score “Hits.” There were encores and encores. The orchestras and bands of U. E. Barber, J. P. Matthlessen and Fred Wedemeyer were forced repeatedly to bow to the will of the great crowd and play again Lees Hawaiian Trio, with their setting of tropical scenery and their curious Hawaiian harmonies, proved high favorites and they were called back, singly and together, time and j xigain. Then there was the talented Bteln- way Quartet from the Vaudette Theater and the Monarch Harmony Four from the Alamo. The quartete made a hit with their selections. They sang with all their heart and with all their ability Boy Musician Gets Ovation. One of the prettiest of the musical selections was the cornet and trom bone duet by Messrs ('ox and Bar ber. The cornet solo by brilliant young Leon MeUonville also was a feat ure He received an ovation before he ever began to play, and this was re doubled w hen he had shown his skill. The lad demonstrated a talent that many musicians of years of expe rience lack and found a warm place in the hearts of each of the 2,200 per sons who heard him. And what an Inspiration the musi cians had! Not only were they play ing for the poor children of Atlanta, but they were being cheered and ap plauded by one of the largest crowds ever inside the Forsyth Theater Every seat was tilled. Before them in the parquet the performers saw a sea of faces. Where these left off the balcony began, und up, up into the gallery they continued Th#«t«r Is Packed. People sat on the stairs in the rear of the building. They would have stood in the aisles had the watchful police and firemen let them As it was, they leaned against pillars and Where the seats ended ;n the rear ALBANY. N. Y.. Dec. 22.—Accom modations for only 4,000 idiots or fee ble-minded persons are provided for by the State of New York, whereas aDout 30,000 should be under State . are, the Board of Charities declared. More institutions should be built Immediately. of the building people stood packed from there to the doors. It was the same in the balcony, and In the gallery there were probably a hundred who were unable to find seats. Outside there was a crowd insist ing on getting in. The doors opened at 2 o’clock. 8cores Turned Away. The place was taken by storm Within a few minutes ,i prrs.ui had difficulty in gaining entrance. At 3 o’clock, when the concert opened, it wan an Impossibility The doormen were obdurate. All varieties of pleas were made for per mission to enter. Most of them failed, but occasionally some fortunate per son a little more resourceful was able to get the door opened to him. For half an hour after the concert began the vestibule of the theater was packed with persons who had ar rived too late. A half hour later they had left in despair, but as many more had taken their places. Railroads Allowed To Increase Rates WASHINGTON, Dec. 22—Reflect ing its probable attitude on the ap plication of Eastern railroads for an increase of 5 per cent in freight rates, the Interstate Uommerve Commission to-duy permitted increases on West ern railroads on grain shipments to the East on the same grounds upon which the Eastern carriers’ applica tion Is based. The Uominission held that while the I revenue of the carriers has shown no perceptible increase in 1913 over 1908 and that it was not a just ground for increases In rates, it was a mat ter to be taken into consideration. Richest Beggar Promises to Quit PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 22.—On hie promise to set himself up in busi ness. “Blind Al” Bernstein, said to be the richest beggar in the world, his wealth being estimated at $200,000 in New York real estate, was discharged by Magistrate Coward from custody on the charge of being a professional mendicant Fatal Navy Yard Fire Laid to Agents 0 f Suffragettes Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON. Dec. 22.—First Lord of j the Admiralty Winston Churchill to day began an investigation of the $3,000,000 Portsmouth Navy Yard Are upon the theory that male incendia ries. hired by the suffragettes, were responsible. Scotland Yard detec tives and Government secret service agents united in efforts In running down the supposedly guilty persona If it proves true that suffragettes were responsible, this will be the first time that loss of life has resulted from the violence of the “arson squad,” two signal men having been I burned to death. Corset Makers Sue Princess and Win Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, Dec. 22.—A judgment for $300 was given against Princess Lou ise in the Belgian courts by a firm of corset makers whose bill was one of many unpaid by the daughter of King Leopold. N. Y. Gives $26 Each To 603 Blind Persons ][„ 11 ' ll" Tt.E STORIES of' Aw* TOWN Sometimes it seems there is a good deal to the Christmas shopping spirit, besides the accustomed hurry and worry, the bustle and crowding, and frazzled nerves, and snappy tempers. There was a woman shopping in one of the big department stores Fri day, and the harried shopgirl made a mistake in adding up her bill. The mistake amounted to a dollar, and it was the wrong way—for the store. ‘There’s a little mistake in that, isn't there?” the woman inquired, kindly. The girl was In a hurry, and didn’t seem to think there was a mis take She said so, rather briskly. But the woman, Instead of being nettled and taking advantage of the store s error, patiently showed the girl where the error was. Then the girl showed her side of it, Impulsively. “I don’t know how to thank you.” she said. “That dollar would have come out of my wages, and a fine be sides—and, goodness knows, I can’t afford to lose it. It’s awfully good of you to take the trouble to see that the ticket was right. So many peo ple don’t- and we girls have to stand it if we make a mistake. I Just wish there were more shoppers like you!” Here’s a story, so old that it prob ably is new again, connected with that grand old pioneer of Southern edu cation. Jesse Mercer. The Rev. John F. Purser, pastor of the West End Baptist Church, brought the story back from a little pilgrimage he haa been making in Wilkes County. “They tell me,” said Mr. Purser, “that Jesse Mercer, the founder of Mercer University, married a widow, a Mrs. Simons. And the story is about her first husband, who must have been a very odd character. “Mrs. Mercer was a woman of pro found religious convictions, but it seems her first husband, Simons, was extremely unsettled in his ideas on the subject. “In fact, from all I can learn, Mr. Simons’ only fixed conviction was an abiding faith in the evil and threat ening personality of the devil. He was so afraid of the devil that his an ticipation of a life beyond the grave was inextricably mixed up with a dread of a personal attack by His Sa tanic Majesty. “So he provided in his will that he be burled in an upright position, with a loaded gun at his side, and his right hand on the gun—he wanted to be ready to defend himself.” , And Dr. Purser says that every body around there believes the provi sions of the will w'ere duly carried out. The course of commercial empire, having progressed westward, as sug gested in the time-honored adage, now Is proceeding southward at a rapid rate, with special consideration of the silk manufacturing business. In Atlanta’s department stores to day you will find exquisite fabrics made in America, quite supplanting the former French designs, and of fered at an amazingly lower cost. “These remarkable kimono patterns were woven in Paterson, N. J.,” said the head of the silk department in one of the big stores Friday. “The cost? A dollar a yard. Aren’t they beauties? Perhaps you didn't know that our American silks had been tak ing blue ribbons at all the big inter national exhibitions for the last three years. Well, it’s a fact. “And the silk factories are begin ning to move southward. There’s a fine one now at High Point, N. C„ turning out silk that equals the best that can be imported—surpasses it, 1 believe. “That will be a great thing for the South. The class of labor employed In silk manufacture is far superior to the cotton mill class, and, aside from its vast commercial benefits, the com ing of silk factories to the South is regarded as of great advantage to the section.” II. S. SHIPS HELP FLEE BATTLE Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian VERA CRUZ, Dec. 22.—Foreign, rs living in Tampico are fleeing to ships in the harbor in anticipation of a d rect assault on the main part of thr city by rebels, according to advices received here early to-day. It is expected that all Americans will leave at once, as there may be difficulty in maintalng a “neutral zone” such as Rear Admiral Fletcher laid out during the recent conflict The American warships have pre pared for action in case shells from the rebels’ artillery menaces the lighter draft vessels in tile river These boats have taken up their po- sition to help the flight of the for eigners. Baptists Give $55,000 For Needy Ministers RALEIGH, N. C-, Deo. 22.—The North Carolina Baptists have appro priated $55,000 for home missions, the money going particularly to the sup port of 155 ministers in the destitute districts. The amount contributed to each missionary worker ranges from $50 to $600 a year. Aged Rail Conductor Killed by Street Car MOBILE, Dec 22.—Captain Calvin A. Keeler, 08 years old, for 49 Consecutive : \ ears a passenger conductor on the Mo bile and Montgomery division of the Louisville and Nashville road, died Sun- j ] day at Montgomery as the result of in- j i Juries received by falling from a street j j car. He was the oldest passenger conduc- f 'tor In the service of tne company and a , veteran of the war between the 8tates NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—Every blind person in New York City has received the annual contribution which the mu nicipality makes to its blind residents A total of $16,678 was distributed to 603 men. women and youths. Twenty-six dollars was paid to each applicant. Tangoer on Porch Roof Falls to Death RED BANK, N. J., Dec 22.—While : doing the tango on a second-story | porch roof William Hodsen, aged 40, i tripped, fell to the ground and was killed. JURY OF PHYSICIANS BRIGHT’S DISEASE "They were not genuine cases of Bright’s disease.” Then how about cases like this: R. C. Pell. cor. Broadway and Bat tery streets, is manager of one of San Francisco’s big corporations. His son had Bright’s disease. The father had two different physicians, one of them an Army Surgeon, on the case. Patient was greatly swollen with dropsy, and the doctors declared the case Bright? and Incurable, He thereupon put the C atient on Fulton’s Renal Compound. He egan to mend and in six months was well. The father could hardly credit It and had two different physicians exam, me the patient and analyze the sam ples. Both reported it normal. Thus a jury of physicians decided that the patient had Bright’s disease and was Incurable and another Jury of physicians later determines his recovery As to permanence, this was eight years ago and the patient is now In business In San Francisco. If you have Bright’s disease do you not owe It to yourself and family to try Fulton’s Renal Compound before giving up? It can be had at Edmond son Drug Co. Ask for pamphlet or write John J. Fulton Co., San Francisco.—Advt. This Santa Claus Travels in Airship CORNING, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Local business men have hired an aviator to distribute gifts to the city's chil dren as he flies low over the streets. BUSINESS NOTICE. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. Druggists refund money if it falls to cure. E W. GROVE’S signa ture is on each box. 25c. AHotelHome Rooms that are Large and Airy Steam Heat Furnishings in Good Taste Beautiful Dining Room Every Modern Convenience IMPERIAL HOTEL On Peachtree St., at Intersection of Ivy Very attractive rates given on the Ameri can or European plan Every Sunday Special Table d’Hote Dinner From 6 to 8, $1 Inspection Invited L. A. DENECHAUD, Mgr. Reformed Convict to Become U. S. Sleuth MOBILE. Dec 22. -George Barton, one-armed convict who was brought here from Atlanta and said to be one of the most dangerous criminals in the United States, has reformed. Barton who has been an inmate of the Mobile County jail since September last, is according to report, gotng to become a member of the Secret Service Department of the United States Breaks Her Leg in Difficult Tango Step NEW YORK. While j dancing a difficult step in the tango. Mrs. Grace F. Conger slipped and ! broke her leg near the hip. Farmer, 101, Bets He Will Plow in Spring ATLANTA’S BUSIEST THEATER FORSYTH M -‘ 2:30 Evenings at 8:30 Steals Horse to Go In Search of Santa LANSING. MICH.. Dec 22—Five- year-old Arthur Fisher's mamma told him Santa Claus would not come to their house this year Arthur was found several miles from his home with a stolen horse. "I was trying to find Santa to get a present for mamma,” he explained to the Sheriff. He waa released. CALL WAYNESBORO PASTOR. DALTON. GA.. Dec. 22.—At a church conference of the First Bap tist Church yesterday, a call was ex tended to the Rev. Solon B. Cousins, of Waynesboro, to become pastor of Die Fixsi htffti |-w h ::„ lyric MATlNCEt Tue Thu. Sat I The greatect laughing *uc- •( the age IMAPPY HOOLIGAN with entire new book and I music. All-star caat of spe- I dally selected performers. A Show of Incoeaant Laughter ATLANTA TO J^ MT Tues.Wed. Mat.andWed. Night THE CHARMING MUSIC PLAY THE QUAKER GIRL WITH VICTOR MORLEY AND 69 Night*: 25c to $2. Mat. 25c to $1.50 XMAS: FRIDAY & SATURDAY Matinees Xmas & Saturday WITHIN THE LAW THE GREATEST OF ALL PLAYS SEATS NOW SELLING. Night* and Xmas Mat. 25c to $1.50. Saturday Mat. 25c to $1 00. "SERGEANT BAGBY" Irwin Cobb* Comedy Gem Jo Bogannys Troupe— Crouch A toeich. bnnever a Frledland. Borten Hahn A Cantwell. Burton A Lamer. Count Beau meat. Next W'eek NEPTUNE'S GARDENS 25 PEOPLE. Christmas and New Year Holiday Fares You can buy ROUND TRIP TICKETS at reduced cost from one place to another within the Southeastern territory, December 17 to 25, inclusive, December 31, 1913, and January 1, 1914, good for return to reach starting point by midnight January 6, 1914. From principal places in Southeastern ter ritory to principal places in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklaho ma, S. Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin, on Decern ber 20, 21, 22, good to return to starting point by midnight January 18, 1914. THE RIGHT WAY Service of the Central of Georgia will enable you to go home and re turn quickly, comfortably and safely. For additional information ask NEAREST TICKET AGENT. Central of Georgia t?y. The Right Way Service