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TITF ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND 'AEWR.
IN NEW YEAR
Watch Services at the Churches,
Watch Parties and Revelry at
Hotels Feature 1914’s Dawn.
Inducted Into history with nn as
sortment of noises that made the
niffht hideous and the well-known
welkin ring for several hours, the
year 1914, a lusty Infant with much
promise of a glorious career, began
to take himself seriously Thursday,
and started vigorously to work to
make himself a credit to his family
and win a place alongside his many
brothers who have gone before.
Atlanta celebrated New Year’s Eve
more generally Wednesday night than
ever before In her history. All over
the city “watch parties,” to bid good
bye to the old and to greet the in
coming year, wpre held, and In many
of the churches watch services were
held.
The downtown clubs were filled
with joyous individuals who cele
brated in a decidedly “clubby” man
ner. The noise reached Its climax,
of course, at the stroke of 12, when
everybody made some kind of racket,
even though it was but the feeble
chirp that emanates from a parched
throat and a flattened pocketbook.
Usual Revelry in Hotels.
The downtown hotels staged their
usual celebrations, but in more elabo
rate style than ever before. The
Piedmont staged the most complete
and joyous celebration the patrons of
that popular hostelry probably ever
have seen. A crowd that packed
every inch of the large dining room
was handled with neatness and dis
patch. Souvenirs were given every
guest, and alongside each plate was
placed all the noise-making apparatus
that could be conceived, reinforced
with streamers of red and pink and
blue paper that w r ere thrown about
the room. Paper caps and hats for
^ach guest, both men and women,
were also there, and everybody wore
them, too, for the fun along about
midnight was general. During the
later hours some of the tables were
cleared away and the tango and the
turkey trot held sway.
Crowds that filled the dining room
on the first floor and the rathskeller
in the basement celebrated the com
ing of the new year at the Hotel
Ansley. Many persons had to be
turned away before 10:30 6’clock,
when the serving of the dinner began.
Books as Souvenirs.
Each guest was given a:, embossed,
leather-bound copy of Shakespeare’s
“Macbeth” as a souvenir, and the
menus w-ere In the form of calendars.
Noise-making devices, red, white,
blue and pink streamers, paper caps
and other celebrating apparatus were
placed at each plate.
f At the Wineeoff the jollity and hap
piness was on a par with the fun at
the other hotels of the city. Manager
Harrell had elaborately decorated his
hostelry, the dining room on the first
floor and the Dutch room in the base
ment being veritable gardens of beau
ty. The crowds filled both dining
rooms. Attractive souvenirs were
given each guest. Small steel skillets
that rattled and roared at the slight
est touch, paper caps, streamers and
all the noise-making and celebrating
devices were placed at each plate.
The hotel orchestra played “Dixie”
a? 1913 passed out and 1914 stepped
over the threshold of time.
Sidelights
GEORGIA
POLITICS
^ J%r JAMIS B-NEV7H
r\
Schumann-Heink’s
Son Court Linguist
NEW YORK, Jan. 1— Henry Schu- |
mann-Heink, son of the prima donna
and a $1,200 clerk in the Paterson
(N. J.) Police Court, has proved him- ,
self a linguist.
In the absence of a court interpre-
ter he has been talking and writing ,
five languages.
Contrary to the general impression,
the first of the New Year has no sig
nificance whatever inside the Capitol,
save in ~ ■* far as a number of new
laws go into effect then.
The “blue sky” law and the tax
equalization measure both become ef
fective in Georgia to-dav. but so far
as the various departments are con
cerned, the results of this legislation
will not be seen for a good many
months to come. The new’ automobile
law also becomes effective to-day, but
as to immediate significance, that,
too, is in the same class with the
other laws cited.
The popular impression is that the
fiscal and official y-^rs of several, if
not all, State departments, begin anew
to-day. As a matter of fact, not one
department is effected in that man
ner. The term of no Statehouse of
ficer begins on January 1, although
the terms of some of the judges begin
then. Officially, and as a matter of
fact, New Year’s Day under th\ big
dome over on Capitol Hill Is essen
tially the same as, say, February ?, or
November 12.
All of the departments will be
closed to-da-» r as it is a leeal holi
day. but Governor Slaton likely will
be in his office at least a part of the
time, because of the rather trouble
some sityation in Louisville, and the
further far* *hat this matter has de
layed consideration of other matters
needing his «arly attention.
Private Secretary Perry has plan
ned to spend to-day with Mrs. Perry
In Mitchell County. Colonel Perry’s
home, but because, of the unexpected
crisis 1n Louisville he was compelled
to cancel that engagement and re
main in Atlanta.
Considerable general Interest at
taches to January 1 because of the
fact that the new’ occupat*'"’ tax law-
goes into effect then. ~’ * -^ause it
has been changed in many respects
from what it was.
Among the gay and festive occupa
tions—and otherwise—that are sub
ject to this tax are the following:
Artists, auctioneers, automobile
agents and dealers, amusement parks,
bicvcle dealers, keepers of pool and
billiard tables, cigarette dealers,
moving pictures, olcker clubs, loan
agents, local Insurance agents, trav
eling insurance agents, lightning rod
agents, merry-go-rounds, ten-pin al
leys, shooting galleries, peddlers, gyp
sies, corporations, dgents for type
writers, agents for cash registers,
agents for adding machines, soda
founts, agents for packing ohuses,
itinerant doctors and specialists,
dealers in pistols, toy pistols shooting
cartridges, pistol cartridges, rifle car
tridges, dirks, bowie knives or motal
knucks, slot machines, real estate
agents, sew'ing machine agents and
near-beer dealers.
The law very plainly states that all
persons who engage in any one or
more of the foregoing businesses or
occupations must pay the tax re
quired or be subject to Grand Jury
indictment for a msdemeanor. The
necessary registrations must be made
with the Ordinaries, and the Grand \
Juries are empowered to inspect the j
books .of those offices to see if all
persons subject to the occupation tax
have come to time.
The Ordinaries are expressly for-j
bidden, moreover, to grant exemp
tions. extensions or other forms of
leniency, in the matter of enforcing
this law.
Are the conscript fathers of Thom-
asvllle willfully and knowingly, and
so on, permitting the Demon Rum to
run amuck in the burg? Are they
shutting their august eyes to viola
tions of the city laws and the State
laws with respect to “blind tigers,”
und so forth?
This is what Colonel T. N. Hop
kins, City Attorney, claims they are
doing, in his letter of resignation
from office, which he has filed with
the clerk of Council. He declares
that he knows what he is talking
about, and that what he charges is
correct. On the other hand, members
of Council state that the City At
torney has become “disgruntled be
cause his services have not been used
In certain cases in which the city is
involved,” and has therefore “missed
the fees accruing from them."
Colonel Hopkins says that the ad
ministration of the affairs of the city
in many respects is “disgraceful,”
And he resigns “to preserve his self-
respect.”
Looks like a, real, nifty little row,
all right:
“It maj* be a month and it
may
MON AVOIRS
Negroes to Get Change of Venue
From Scene of Mrs. Irby's
Slaying.
Governor Slaton while not directly
declining to order a military escort,
as requested, for William ai\d George
Hart and Robert Paschall, the three
Jefferson County negroes now’ held in
the Fulton County jail to answer a
charge of murdering Mrs. Seth Irby
near Louisville several weeks ago,
has induced Judge Ben Rawlings,
who requested the troops, to order a
change of venue in the cases, and the
negroes will be tried in some other
county than the^one of their crime.
Tile Governor, despite the insistence
of Sheriff Smith of Jefferson County,
and Judge Rawlings’ formal request
for the troops, did not act until he
had all the facts before him and had
looked well into the law. He found
that Judge Rawlings, under a stat
ute enacted in 1911, had the right to
be longer before I leave the Court of ? ri j- r a ‘'bange of venue, if in his
Appeals bench,” said Judge Robert
Pottle to-day.
“I am not going to quit until I have
completed all the work 1 now have in
hand, and that will take me quite a
while yet. Of course, I am going to
resign, but I have not said when, and
I will not say any more than that it
will be not under a month, and it
may be two.”
In the meantime, how’ever. some
forty-steen applicants for his place
are urging the Governor this way
and that, not to mention hither and
yon!
Congressman Charles R. Crisp, of
the Third District, is confined at his
home in Americus with a severe and
aggravated attack of grip, and likely
will not be able to return to his
duties in Washington for some little
time.
All talk of opposition to Mr. Crisp’s
re-election to the House seems to
have stopped, and it now appears" a
certainty that he will go back with
out contest. He is now serving his
first full term in Congress, although
some fifteen years ago he served a
part of a term as hl.s distinguished
father’s successor.
It is vStated that Joe Hill Hall, “the
old warhorse from Bibb,” will be a
candidate for the Legislature next
summer, as he desires to resume a
long term of service, interrupted
temporarily by his picturesque but
unsuccessful candidacy for Governor
against John M. Slaton a year' or
so ago.
Joe Hill Hall never has been de
feated when he has offered for the
Legislature in Bibb, and it is pre
dicted that lie will be returned, all
right, if he get in the race next
time.
OBITUARY.
Dr. T. G. Swanson, a prominent phy
sician of Fairburn, Ga., died
Thurtday morning at a local sani
tarium after an Illness of ten days.
He was aged 37, and his d»xith
came as a shock to his many
friends throughout Georgia. He is
survived by his mother, Mrs. T. B.
Swanson, of Fairburn: three sis
ters. Misses Pearl and Nora Swan
son and Mrs. J. V. Langston, of
Fairburn. and four brothers, Doc
tors Crosby Swanson, of Atlanta;
K. C. Swanson, of Douglas; B. L
Swanson, of Fairburn. The other
brother is W. H. Swanson, of At
lanta. The remains are now at
Greenberg & Boml> chapel.
The funeral of Mrs. Maggie Cabaniss,
aged 64, who died Wednesday aft
ernoon at her home. No. 44 Hamp-
»ton street, took place Thursday
afternoon. Interment was in West-
view. She is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. Essie Joyce, two
brother, J. F. and G. H. Herring,
and two sisters. Misses Ellen and
Rebecca Herring.
News has reached Atlanta of the
death at Mebane. N. C., of Mrs. M.
L. White, aged 69, who was visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. White
formerly lived at No. 139 West
Alexander street. She is survived
by one son, R. It. White, of Atlan
ta, and four daughters. Mrs. E. A.
Harper, of Conyers, Ga.; Mrs. J.
W. Minton, of Mebane, N. C.; Mrs.
T. W. Henryx, of Jacksonville, Fla.,
and Mrs. T. F. Gann, of Anniston.
Ala. The body was brought to At
lanta and sent to the chapel of
A. H. & Roy Dunehoo.
judgment it would be unsafe to try
the negroes in the locality of their
crime, or even to carry them back for
trial or investigation, and inasmuch
as Judge Rawlings had admitted su<;h
a fear in his request for troops, the
Governor put the matter squarely up
to him in the light of the statute
cited. Judge Rawlings agreed to the
Governor’s suggestion.
The Governor was convinced that it
would be unwise to send the negro a
back to Jefferson County at this time
without a Tuple protection, but he was
not willing to order the militia to
accompany them if it could tr avoid
ed. By solving this problem as lie
did, the Governor saved the State
hardly less than $10,000 and alsa
avoided sending troops into one of the
counties—something he is loath to do.
save in very grave emergencies.
It is not unlikely that the negroes
may be tried in Fulton County, as'
the order for a change of venue prob
ably will issue from Judge Rawlings'
court in Jeffersor to-day. It is not
necessary that the defendants be
present in a hearine of this nature.
HOSPITAL MATRON WELL PAID.
COLUMBUS. Jan. 1.—Mrs. Verlna
Hermann has been elected matron of
the City Hospital at a salary of $125
per month and board for herself, hus
band and child.
CHENEY’S
EXPECTORANT
Cures Running of the Nose
Cold, chilly feelings, sniffling, sore throat. Inng
troubles, oppressive feeling in th# chest Try
Cheney’s Expectorant nert time you need a rem
edy for colds. 2bc at drug stores.—Adrt.
GREETINGS:
We thank the many
friends who have
shown their confidence
and friendship by their
patronage during the
year 1913.
We will continue to
give our patrons the
best attention possible
during the coming
years.
We wish you a very
Happy New Year
Howard Bros.
Piano Co.
89 North Pryor Street
THESE FIGURES
I. 4434.
TRUSSES
I. 4434.
Rubber Goods, Surgical Supplies.
PERRYIV3AN-BURSON CO.
109 N. Pryor St., Opp. Candler Bldg.
Ivy 4434. Ivy 4434.
New Year Greetings
thank you for your patron-
age during the past year
and extend you cordial greetings
of the season.
We are striving to render you
a service as nearly perfect as is
humanly possible.
We appreciate your co-opera
tion and shall strive to deserve
your continued patronage and
commendation.
Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Company
And Consider What They Represent
Deposits, December 31st, 1913
Deposits, December 31st, 1912
Increase in One Year - - - -
- - $5,237,099.98
- - 4,622,695.71
- - $ 614,404.27
By strictly adhering to our accustomed policy of conserva
tive management, we have strengthened the confidence reposed
in us by leading business men, firms and corporations.
By improved and very exceptional facilities, we have en
larged the scope of our business and attracted many new deposi
tors.
By aiding and abetting the promotion and development of
worthy enterprises we have gained hundreds of new and pro
gressive friends.
These facts represent .the sound reasons for our continued
growth.
We thank our friends for their confidence and support, and
wish for them, one and all, a very happy and prosperous New
Y ear.
Third National Bank
OF ATLANTA, GA.
Capital and Surplus
FRANK HAWKINS,
President.
JOS. A. M’CORD,
Vice President.
JNO. N, GODDARD,
Vice President.
JOHN W. GRANT
J. H. NUNNALLY
JOHN N. GODDARD
MILTON DARGAN
JOHN W. GRANT,
Vice President.
THOMAS C. ERWIN.
Cashier.
R. W. BYERS,
Assistant Cashier.
$1,800,000.00
W. B. SYMMERS,
Assistant Cashier.
A. M. BERGSTROM,
Assistant Cashier.
A. J. HANSELL,
Assistant Cashier.
Directors:
H. M. ATKINSON
FRANK HAWKINS
JOSEPH A. M’CORD
THOMAS C. ERWIN
H. Y. M CORD
DR. PHINIZY CALHOUN
I. CARROLL PAYNE
$10 In Gold
for just the most catchy, suit
able word to brand on our
Food Products and all articles
in our new sanitary Grocery
Department to be opened soon.
No one barred, just make it
short so it won't wrap all the
way round a can of corn. Sug
gestions will be received up to
and including Wednesday,
January 7, until 6 p. m. Ad
dress Grocery Department, J.
M. High Co.
Those outside Atlanta in
vited to assist us.
To-morrow at 9 ©’Clock A. M.
Women’s and Misses’
Suits, Dresses
and Coats
The first broadside for 1914, and it will stir things up a bit
for those who have been waiting and watching for what
“High’s” wilt offer and who want to participate in great
money-saving opportunities. We are always on the car-
^ pet with the goods.
Every garment portraying the very latest midwinter
styles. Our New York Buyer when we wrote him could
not resist the temptation to buy and send us these High-
grade Suits, Dresses and Coats when the makers offered
them for a mere pittance of former prices—
Listen
to An
Opening
1914
Offering
Like This!
87 Women’s High-class Suits which
must be seen to be appreciated, in
the season’s most popular colors
and materials. Novelty Suits, semi-
tailored Suits, Suits with the fancy
vests—wonderfully well-made, lined
and finished. Suits the real selling
prices have been in first-class stores,
$39.75, $43.50, $49.75 and up to
$63.75. But Friday
at 9 a. m. the
price
About 100 Women’s and Misses’ High-class Tailored Suits, mid-winter styles—
Jackets satin lined, silk shields, a perfect round-up of beautiful Suits worthy
your immediate buying—in Plums, Taupe, Mahogany, Russet, Navy Blues
and plenty Black. Many and many a suit of same order sold at $35 earlier.
To-morrow at 9 o’clock, your choice of them at
$1».7S
$12.95
Also a sale of Women’s and Misses’ one-piece Silk Dresses
of the high-class materials—such as Invisible Silk Plaids,
Charmeuse, Voiles, Poplins in plain and Moire effects,
trimmed and finished to highest perfection. Many with
beautiful girdles, also plain and honeycomb combinations;
that is, Honeycomb Jackets and plain Skirts, smart braid
trimmings. To-morrow such
Dresses for
$10.95
SPECIAL
To those who want something good in a Dress, but
want it less than material’s worth and far below cost of
making, we have to offer 82 Serge Dresses with the broad,
stylish lapels and button effects in Brown, Copenhagen,
Black and some in fancy mixtures—Not $10 and called
a bargain, Not $12 and you’re told it’s an underprice, not
$15. But Friday, if you are here at 9 o’clock, and all day,
if they last, for
Remember this is for the whole dress, not the skirt
alone, or sleeves or neck band, but the whole dress—Four
Dollars and Ninety-five Cents.
Note
This
NO mail orders filled, for they would be gone before
orders were received—None sent on approval, none
C. O. D., none exchanged. The ridiculously low prices
for high-class garments compels this—Come Early!
Women’s and Misses’ strictly all-wool Dress Skirts, worth up
to $7.50,
for 0*^*7
In Tartan Plaids—all kinds fancy Plaids, Poplins and
Serges.
NOTE—Don’t buy a Chinchilla, Boucle or Zibeline Coat
until you have seen “High’s” splendid warm, stylish, newest
“ s $8.75 and $12.95
J. M. HIGH CO.
J. M. HIGH CO.