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/ the ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. FIGHT TO KEEP [ S FINE WATCH GIVEN TO MAYOR BY HIS FRIENDS American Jockey Is Thrown by Toboggan Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. ST MORITZ. SWITZERLAND, Dec. I 23 At the opening yesterday of the famous Cresta toboggan slide, J. N. f“SJceets”) Martin, the American jock ey, who has been riding for several years past in Europe, was thrown from a toboggan and seriously injured. He is suffering from concussion of the brain. $22,000,000 Policy !J In U. S'. Given Lloyds; I NEW YORK, Dec 23.—By placing with the Lloyds of London the total fire insurance carried by the Brooklyn Rap id Transit Company, amounting to $22,- 000,000, Timothy L. Williams, president, says a saving of premiums of $27,000 has been effected. The New York Fire Insurance Exchange demanded increased rates. WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.—The I Senate in executive session to day confirmed the nomination o‘ Judson C. Clements, of Georgia, to be a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.—Presi- j dent Wilson to-day renominated Jud- son O. Clements, of Georgia, as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The President believes that Mr Clements’ long service upon the com mission deserved a reappointment, and especially in view of nia expert knowledge of railroad conditions Governor R B. Glenn,, of North Carolina, had been persistently men tioned as President Wilson's choice for the position, in connection with rumors that he had determined not to give the Georgian another term. Friends of Judge Clements, however have been assured of his reappoint ment for some weeks. The Georgia member was appoint ed originally by President Cleveland 1n 1893. and bas served continuously ever since, having been chairman part of the time. He is 67 years of age, and before being named to the ( nmmission served as Congressman from the Seventh District for three t erms. He was indorsed by all the Geor gians in Congress when it became known that he was to have an oppo nent. Personal appeals were made to the President in his behalf. The po sit i«m pays $10,000 a year. Policeman Nearly Bitten by Mad Dog Policeman Barfield had a narrow j eaoape Tuesday from helntc bitten by ; a mad do* that terrorized the icio- j tty of Magnolia and Maple streets j and attacked Leonard Bell, of No. 171 Magnolia street, a 13-year-old negro. After shooting the dog several limes, the officer was compelled to flee Into the home of Pauline Adams, No. 269 Magnolia street, and barri cade himself until he could reload his revolver. From this barricade he finally shot the dog to death. Forced to Sleep in Bathtub, Wife Sues NEW YORK, Dec. 23.—Because her husband forced her to sleep In a bath tub, Mrs. Hattie F. Steward sued for divorce. Write, Telegraph or Telephone Us for Christmas Goods It is not too late for us to handle orders from a distanee. Our well-organized Mail Order Department will ship promptly anything you may require in our line. Diamonds or watches uill be sent on approval, all charges prepaid. Advise ns your require ments and your orders will have prompt and ap preciative attention. Long Distanee Tele phone: Main 3161. Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Established 1887 31-33 Whitehall Street Atlanta, Ga. Open Evenings until Christmas Captain English highly praised the Mayor in the presentation speech. Captain James W. English, pre senting watch to the Mayor from admirers. ENTRIES IRES TO BABY Presbyterians Meet To Raise Poor Fund A meeting of the Sunday achool and church membership will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church | Tuesday night, when a special offer ing will be made to the poor. <The presents will consist of necessities, toys and money. Wednesday the presents will be delivered by J. M 'Moore and T. M. Cathcart, who will endeavor to see that no one is left out. The Sunday school class, taught by iihe pastor, the Rev. Caleb A. Ridley, j was entertained ai nts residence on Pryor street Monday night, more than j 75 of the members attending. Dr. and | Mrs. Ridley were the recipients of j many presents. Dr. Ridley presented each of those present with his recent ; book of poems, “Just A-Thinkin' of i My Friends.” Women at Military Fete for First Time WASHINGTON, Dec 23. Rreaklng of an official custom that has existed from i time Immemorial will mark the annual j New Year's receptions to be given by I the heads of the Army and Navy es- j tahllshments of the Government. I For the first time In history, female members of the officers’ families and civilians will be present at the New Year's receptions to be given by the Secretary of War and Mrs. Garrison and the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Daniels YOU CAN HAVE IT RE PAIR ED JUST LIKE NEW AT A VERY MODERATE COST The Georgian’* Repair Directory give* all the principal placet where an article can be repaired, end ehould be (.reserved in every home at a guide. THE PIPE HOSPITAL For all kinds of Plpa Repairing TUMLIN BROS 50 NORTH BROAD S7. ALL MAKES OF TYPEWRITERS Repaired and Re- Built. Prompt aer- vlce. Thorough work. Reasonable charge*. American Writing Machine Co. Phone Main 2526. 4& N. Pryor St. All Kinds of FURNACES Repaired. The Only Place to Get MONCRIEP FURNACES Repaired. Prompt Attention. MONCRIEF FURNACE CO, Phone* Main 285; Atlanta 2877. 139 South P r yor Street. SCISSORS AND KNIVH These Ads Bring Results. See Ad Man or Call Main 100. OF ALL KINDS SHARPENED BY EXPERTS MATTHEWS & LIVELY 21 L Alabama St. Phones 311 ATLANTA, GA. STOVES of All Kinds REPAIRED THE ATLANTA STOVE SUPPLY CO. 101 N. Forsyth St. Phone Ivy 1240 Stove Supplies of Every Kind. “Treasury of Atlanta Safe With Woodward Guarding.” Says In scription on Timepiece. The City Hall wan filled with the Christmas spirit Tuesday when n committee representing friends of Mayor Woodward called at his off! e and presented him with a handsome gold watch as a token of their regard for his services as Chief Executive if the city of Atlanta. Friends of the Mayor who had been informed of what was to take placo gathered in the outer Office. Mayor Woodward walked out w ith a cigar tn the corner ofihis mouth, and, leaning against a chair, crossed his legs In ease, then turned to Captain James W. English, the spokesman for the committee. # T know 1 have not been selected to speak to you because of my chili'' u> express the meaning of this act,” Cap tain English said. "I suppose it is be cause 1 have known you so long Mayor Woodward, my acquaintance ami association with you dates back to the sixties. We have differed on issues and clashed in official bodies, but 1 want to f.y that during all those years there has never been any doubt of your honesty of purpose. Unique Inscription. “In recognition of your service to the city, prompted by that element of honesty In your character, I want to present to you, on behalf of your friends, this beautiful gold watch.” Mayor Woodward look the watch in silence and slow ly read the inscrip tion. On the hack a safe was engraved, under which were the words, “Treas ury of Atlanta.” In a circle around the top was the inscription, “It Is Safe With Woodward Guarding.” Those gathered around saw Mayor Woodward more moved in a senti mental way than usual. “1 don’t know how to begin to thank you," he slowly began. "That inscription on that watch is worth more to me than all 1 possess. I will ’ carry the memory of this occasion to my grave, and when 1 am gone 1 am prouder to be able to leave it to my ! family than all else 1 possess. Sorry Because of Friction, i “The hardest thing in the world is ! handling other people’s money. In my ! life 1 have been most careful with it l nr more than w 1th nj own. I "I am sorry there has been friction [ during ibis year of my administra- j tion. Council should be as zealous of j the people s welfare in expending ! money as the Mayor. If I have been j firm and seemingly severe, it was i necessary. | "I hope that we can have a year of ( harmony next year. Without wishing to criticise anyone, I will state that w hen I came into office I found $700.- 000 of illegal debts. When my two- I year term is up I hope to have It wiped out. "I promise you I will continue to guard vour treasury. If any money should be spent wrongly over my pro test, I will let yml know where and how it is going. Publicity is the greatest thing in the world.” The other members of the presen tation committee were John E. /Mc Clelland, J. Y. Smith and Samuel Venable. CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT Cures Running of the Nose • • •••“•■ « A-"'! 'a'.’ „• | troubles. feefinf in th* i-hest Try Cheney's Expectorant next time you need a rem edy for colds. 85c »t dru* stores.—AuU. at charleston. FIRST—All ages, selling purse, *300, 5ti furlongs: Kthelberg II 111, Elsie Hannon 113 xTlieo Cook 111, Eaton 116 LaAuro 111. Incision 113, Bever- gtein 113 l-ady Etna 113, Gagnant 113, *CI»m Bearhy 108, Batwa 113. xRye Straw 111, Coming Coon 16. Edna Lis- ka 99. SECOND Two-year-olds. selling, purse $300 5% furlongs: Charles Can ned 106. tom Hancok 109. xMadges Sister 104 xWoodrow 104. Serenata 10b,. Otranto 109, Malik 106 xJezail 101, Old Jordan 112. Penniless 109. THIRD—Three-year-olds and up. selling, purse $300, 6 furlongs: Prince Chap 112. xCherry Seed 104 The Busy Body 109. Dangerous March llo, Char- tier 116. Henry Hutchison 111. * Billy Yanderveer 101, Loretta Dwyer 103, Cockspur 110. FOURTH Three-year-olds. put’s* $500. selling, handicap, mile: Dick Dead- wood 98. Celesta 107. Star Actress 110, .Loan Shark 95, Marshon 108. FIFTH—All ages selling purse. $300, f>*v furlongs: Bas Masterson 108, xAn con 111. Kiva 111. xViley 108. Cliff Maid 99, Elsewhere 113, John Marrs 113, Helen M 99. Silas Grump 113, xPremier 108, Question Mark 113, Tom Boy 99, Terra Blanco 111, Dr. Hollis 113. SIXTH All ages, selling purse $300, mile and 20 yards: Mad River 110. Ger- rard loV Sam Bernard 109. Reno 107, Spindle 113 xFawn 106. Ruisseau 107, Billie Baker 107. Patty Regan 93. xApprentice allowance. Weather cloudy; track slow. AT JUAREZ. FIRST Selling, two-year-olds, 6 fur longs: xRertha V. 92. xGen. Warren 97, xCnl. McUougall 100. xLittle Bit 100. Woof 102, Thomas Hare 102, Carona 102. Vava 102. Alabama Bam 102, George 1 m xDurin 103. Fool O’Fortune 105. xBirka 105. Old Gotch 105. Barbara Lane 110. SECJpND—Selling, three-year-olds and up. mile: xDynamo 101. xSadie Sha piro 102. Stoneman 107, Joe Woods 107. xRen Uncas 107. xEye White 107, Polls 110. Commendation 112, Little March- mont 112. THIRD- Two-year-olds. Santa Clara handicap. 6 furlongs. Janiel 92. Sir Harry 96. Redpath 103. Milton Roblee 105, Osaple 10o, Bing 105, Soslus 105, Manganese 110, Edith W 112, Blarney 114. FOURTH All ages: San Miguel han dicap. 7 furlongs: Transparent 95, Sir Fretful 95. Bert Getty 100. Voladay, Jr.. 103, Bonne Chance 105, Nlclas 106. FIFTH—Selling, three-year-olds and up. 6 furlongs: xSeneca 100, xJewel of Asia 101. Barsac 102. xAmon 102. Jes- supburn 105. Gold Finn 107, Swish 109, Mack B. Eubanks 109, xParlor Boy 110, Hardy 111. I SIXTH—Selling, three-year-olds and ! up, mile and one-eighth: xCordie F 89. Marie Coghill 98. xSir John 101. Jack 1-axson 103, Sugar Lump 103, Carlton Club 103. I xApprentice allowance claimed. ! Weather cl^ar: track fast. Mentenegrin Queen Is Dangerously Ill Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. ZURICH. SWITZERLAND. Dec Queren Milena of Montenegro, mother of Queen Helena of Italy, is understood to be dangerously ill in tlie capital of the little Balkan king dom. Dr. A. Genhart. of this city, re ceived an urgent summons to-day to go to Oettinje to attend her majesty. The Queen has been indisposed for several days, but yesterday the symptoms suddenly became very' se rious. Teacher Gives Xmas Dinner to Negro Boys A free Christmas dinner for the ne gro newsboys of Atlanta will be given in Bethel Church, colored. Wednes day at 3 p. m. under the direction of Alice D. Cary, a teacher in the Mor ris Brown University, Houston street and Boulevard. This is the ninth an nual dinner given by the teacher. . The Georgian’s big Christmas tree on the City Hall plaza will be trans ported Friday to the campus of the Morris Brown University, and there will be used as a Christmas tree for the poor negro children Friday and Saturday. “Stone walls do not a prison make” —that is, when they hold your hus band, too, at Christmas time. Anyway, that's Mrs. M. E. Manley’s idea of it. And so, with her bond signed, and at liberty at any moment to walk out with her baby girl to freedom, the wife of the young man accused of check forging has sent for two trunks and a suitcase, and she and the baby are just going to stay in that old jail until the husband and father can leave it with them. And if her hus band goes to the clraingang she will go. too. That was the situation Tuesday. Clark Howell, deputy clerk of the Superior Court, had read in the pa pers about the imprisonment of Man- Ley, charged with passing a bad check, and how his young wife had smuggled a file and two saws into his cell, “so he could be at home for Christmas,” and how the Recorder had tried them both Monday morn ing and bound them over to the high er court under a $500 bond apiece. Howell's Heart Touched. Mr. Howell’s heart was touched by the young wife’s devotion. He thought it was a pity that she should be in jail—and especially with the 6- rnonths-oJd baby girl—all through the Christmas season. So Mr. Howell called Judge Broyles by telephone and told him if he would reduce Mrs. Manley’s bond he would sign it. The Recorder did his part. He put the bond down to $200. And Mr. Howell signed it. And about noon Tuesday J. T. Golden, the jailer, conveyed the glad tidings to Mrs. Manley that she and the baby were free. At least, it was Mr. Golden’s idea that they were glad tidings. Mrs. Manley didn’t see it that way. “Can my husband go, too?” was her first question. Mr. Golden said he could not. Mrs. Manley’s lower lip quivered. But her decision was swift. Refuses to Leave Without Him. “Then I won’t go, either!” she said. “You’ve got me in a different ward, on another floor, and I don’t suppose I can see him—I haven't seen him since the trial yesterday. But as long as he’s in this place I’m going to stay, too. Freedom, and Christmas, and— and everything else doesn’t mean anything to me as long as he’s in jail.” Well. w T hat to do? Mr. Golden for the first time in his varied career as jailer was confront - I ed with a prisoner who declined ab- j solutely to be released. There was no precedent to go by. He couldn’t j very well eject Mrs. Manley ungal- | lantly. Mr. Golden essentially is a man of warm hospitality, though his guests don’t always appreciate it properly. Brings Trunks to Jail. Anyway, Mr. Golden, at the wish of Mrs. Manley, sent for her two trunks and a suitcase. And by noon Mrs. Manley was pre paring to make her stay as com fortable as possible. But she did wish she could see her husband! Scores Will Attend Thomson Funeral NEW CONSUL AT MOBILE. MOBILE. Dec. 23.—J. Nelson Polha- nus, the new Cuban consul at Mobile, has arrived from Pekin. China, where he was stationed for three years. Polha- nus succeeds L. Dolz, promoted to con sul-general with headquarters in New York city. Funeral services of Colonel W. S. Thomson, who died Monday morning at his residence. No. 449 North Boule- j t/ard, will he held at the Grace Meth odist Church at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday 1 afternoon. Bishop Warren A. Can- ! dler, a lifelong friend, will officiate. The ftyieral will be attended by ' Camp No. 159, United Confederate ! Veterans, of which Colonel Thomson ; was a member. He was prominent in j Masonic circles, and members of his lodge will attend in a body. A spe- I clal committee from the Atlanta Bar ! Association has also been appointed. J composed of Judge John T. Pendle- j ton, Judge W. D. Ellis, E. W. Martin, | Henry C. Peeples, T. P. Westmore- i land. W. R. Hammond, Eugene Mitch- , ell, Luther Z. Rosser and Herbert ; Haas, officers of the association will j also attend. Interment will be In Oakland Cem- j etery. Mrs. Matilda Christian, aged seventy- six. died Tuesday morning at 4 o’clock at the residence, No. 120 ! Greenwich avenue. She is sur- i vived by two children, Mrs. W. J. Phagan and J. Wallace Christian. The funeral will be held Wednes- ' day morning at 10 o’clock, and in terment will be in Hollywood Cem etery. Carriages will leave Poole's undertaking establishment at 9:30. G. S. Allen, aged 37, dropped dead of apoplexy Tuesday morning at his home, No. 163 Kennedy street. He had just finished breakfast and walked out on the veranda when he was stricken. Mr. Allen Is sur vived by a wife, one sister. Mrs. Hattie Ward, and one brother, Lee Allen. Clarence H. Farmer, the 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farm er. of No. 604 Woodward avenue, died Tuesday morning. The body will be taken Wednesday to Buford. Ga., for funeral and interment. Typewriters rented 4 mos. $5 up. Am. Wtg. Mach. Co. “ What made you reject that man?” I asked an army sergeant on recruiting service, as a broad shouldered -would-be soldier was turned away. “Bad teeth!” replied the ser geant. You would be surprised to know that from six to eight percent, of the recruits apply ing for enlistment in the U. S. Army within one year were re jected because of defective teeth alone. And that thirty-five per cent, of the catarrhal cases ir^ha U. S Army were directly trace able to diseased oral conditions.” Perfect cleanliness of the teeth is absolutely essential to Good Health. A pleasant, sure way to perfect cleanliness is the twice-a-day use of Colgate’s Ribbon Dental Cream, and the twice a year visit to your dentist. \bu too should use Colgate's RIBBON DEtttftC CREAM $5—OPERA GLASSES—$5 Pearl Opera Glasses of exceptional value for this season of the year— ; the Xmas Gift for any member of the I family. 42,N. Broad. Jno. L. Moore I dc Sons.—AdvL, A CHEERFUL XMAS Is there anything so cheerful for a Xmas gift as a Singing Birdt We have a number of guaranteed Singing Canaries at $2.75. Capes from 50c up. j. c mcmillan, jr„ seed co. 23 S. Broad St Main 940 Specials at ALLEN’S • FOR CHRISTMAS Late shoppers will find that we have amply provided for their wants. Handker chiefs Our immense stock of Ladies’ and Men’s Initial and Embroidered Handkerchiefs—boxed or single pieces—15c up to $12.00. Gloves For Ladies, Men, Misses, Boys and Children. Jewelry The greatest assortment of Solid Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Filled Special line in Velvet Case at $100 Hosiery Ladies’ Silk Itose. Plain and em broidered. Fancy clocked, lace, two-toned, Italian Silk, MeCallom and the celebrated Allen Hose. Neckwear A wonderful collection of pretty Neckwear in appropriate boxes for gifts, at 25c, 50c and $1.00. Leather Goods You will find what you want here. All the most exclusive models in fine Leather, Moire, Velvet and Beaded Bags-^1.00 to $20.00. Ribbons Ribbon Chatelaine—50c and $1.00. Holly Ribbon, 5-yard piece, at 10c. Complete line of Red and Holly Green Ribbon from No. 1 to 7 inches. Umbrellas !4 Off Every Umbrella in stock must be sold at once. Ladies’ and men's fine, gold-filled and sterling han- .dles, at one-fourth off. j * P» Allen & Co. Whitehall St. St<>ol Pigeon Methods In a City That’s Growing Better One of the most discouraging signs in the steady improvement of a great city is to be observed In the unholy staging that profession al reformers give to Atlanta through the stool pigeon tactics of self-advertised incompetents. Heralded on jaunts abroad as an exemplar of civic virtue and ma terial advancement, while at home advertised as a modern Sodom cf moral filth and civic degeneracy, by crap-detectives and hysterical pub licists. This is the campaign of consis tency by which the self-acclaimed moralist would attract the home- seeker arid capitalist to Atlanta. Building great universities by such methods? No; these corned through agencies whose patriotism does not glow in the breast of nar row cant. Attracting new industrial enter prises, with their thousands of honest workmen who demand a day of recreation now and then? No; these factories come in spite of the handicap of them, whose, thought and existence seem to start and to end with a stern-faced seat on the lid. Corralling great conventions like that superb body of men, the Shriners, who never visit a city where very day is a Sahara? No, indeed. The great htman heart of such an institution does not im bibe pleasure from the somber at mosphere of fanaticism. Impelling other bodies of men that represent the thrift, the brain, the binding forces of development to meet in annual conclave in our city? No. They are too busy en couraging some silly detective to slip-up on innocent love as it dese crates the Capitol’*, steps, or in hiring some miserable stool pigeon to sneak a half pint from some locker club whose rule Is to con form to the law and respect the officers of the law. Atlanta is growing by prodig ious strides, in spite of these se rious handicaps to her growth. What might she do if the press of the city should combine to make eternal war on the “Paul Prys and Small Frys” of reform? Some day Atlanta will be a great metropolis. She is heading that way. Isn’t it time that the broad minds and great developers who have surrendered the reins of moral control to petty reformers, take them in hand again, so that industrial a*d moral expansion may be had on those lines of sym metry that count for stable better ment? This is a thought that should compel action from the banker, the manufacturer, the merchant, the citizen. And in this great work, which is needed to-day, the press and the representative min istry should lead. Atlanta is already too great to tolerate any small espionage of her resorts of pleasure, such as locker clubs, dance halls and pub lic parks. There are too many types in Atlanta to say that all shall laugh and pray in unison. Strength of soul and breadth of mind are not built upon lines of dogmatic command. There is a time to work, and there is a time to play—but every man should work as best suits his energies, and every man should play as best suits his healthy de sires. No small body of men should be allowed to preside over the thought and the conduct of an entire community. And yet this is the Chinese shoe which a brow-beaten people are allowing narrow officialdom to fasten on the head of Atlanta. What do you think of the pre sented situation — self-respecting citizen, who claims to have a mind and yet afraid to express it? What do you think of it, much acclaimed editor of the influential paper—quietly acquiescing in the threatened confiscation of the property of the citizen, and tim idly condoning tne abuse of the freeman’s rights? Was it consistent with any hon est view of equal rights for the of ficers of the law to hale before the courts seven locker clubs of the downtown district while they grant ed immunity to seven locker clubs in the uptown district? Can the sense of justice of an official be defended who performs or allows the arrest of certain locker clubs while he neglects or prevents the arrest of certain oth er locker clubs? Will the press and the citizens approve the conviction of the man agement under indictment unless the officers responsible therefor indict and convict those clubs that have been outrageously and Inde fensibly favored? Is there any justice in such a travesty on administered law r ? Is there any moral defense to be offered In behalf of a judge or other officer of the law belonging to an uptown locker club, either by membership or courtesy of admis sion, that may not be urged in behalf of the citizen who happens to belong to some club less fa vored by the self-righteous stand ard of comparison? If so, why? Can any club that pays city, State and Federal license be oper ating as a blind tiger, so long all these constituted authorities write receipts that indicate the place of the sale and the manage ment that sells? Can anything be legally blind that legally sees? Is this Americanized Atlanta or Russianized St. Petersburg? Chief Beavers, in preliminary annual report, felicitates himself and Atlanta by referring to the decrease in the number of mur ders as compared with 1912 He also recites the “significant fact that but 57 women of the streets have been arrested during the whole year, against 46 sue women arrested in 1912, during the time the ‘red light’ districts were open, and when no special cruaa « was being waged by the police against vice.” All this is superficially encour aging. Yet In view of the genen impression as to the numerical in crease in “such women,” it is JJ improbable if the Detective De partment should try the " pigeon tactics that have b^* adopted with “certain” ‘ oCK '_ clubs, the result might tax the c pacity of the police station in single night’s haul. However. It is well if we growing better, so long a* not resort to unfair methods show we are growing worse Remember: There is no honesty in deliberate discrimina tion. “What’s sauce for the go- - should be sauce for the gander moral justice aje do