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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
KNOXVILLE BANK CRASH HIT
GEORGIA LIFE co. FOR $4,000

CORDELE. GA, Dec 1S,--R, l.. Will
son, general manager Of the Georgia
Life Insurance Company, in an inter
view here today states that his com
pany, though on the bond of the Knox
vile Banking and Trust Company Sc
curing the $SS,oo0 deposit Of the state
Of Tennessee. has not lost more than
$4,000. The remainder Of the bond was
reinsured in other companies. says Mr.
Wilson. but he Is not prepared to give
the names of these companies. He
says $4,000 is the limit of the Georgia
Life Insurance Company on big risks
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
.COSTNER WIDOW
ASKS 100000
Sues Southern for Damages for
Death of Engineer Husband
Killed in Wreck.

CLARKESEILLE. GA, Dec. 1S.-Sult
for 5000 against the southern Rail
way Company has just been filed here
by Mrs. Minnie NJ. Costner, OF Atlanta,
for the death Of her husband Jacob NJ.
Costner in the Southern railway wreck
of October between COrnelia and
Baldwin The suit was Instituted here
as the county seat of Habersnam coun-
". IN which the wreck took place
Costuer was engineer of the Inflated
train No. 43 that was derailed while
speeding to Atlanta about 4 o'clock on
the morning Of October 4.
Mrs. Costner sues as executrix Of the
estate OF the dead engineer. She
charges the wreck was due to negli-
gence Of the railway company, alleging
ihat the track was defective at the
place where the derailment took place.
She sets out that her husband was
earning $3.50 per month at his occupa-
ton and that he was so years of age.
Three other suits, each for $4,000
have also been filed as the result Of
this wreck. The plaintiffs are G. D..
Daily. Mrs Ruby Daily his wife, and
A. A. Zachery Each suit is based on
personal injuries alleged.
The Southern railway viii resist the
suits on the contention that the derail-
ment was caused by train wreckers,
who had tempered with the track. To
that end two arrests have already been
made, Ed Renfroe, who boarded in the
Costner home and a youth named
Tankersley now being confined in the
tail here
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY MACHINISTS UNION

Atlanta Lodge, No, /. and Contract
Lodge, No. 4S, of the Machinists union.
have elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Atlanta Lodge-W NJ. Layton. presi-
dent; S. II. Brady, first vice president; S
a. Eubanks, second vice president; r. L.
Johnson, recording secretary; J. 2. Os-
born. financial secretary; G. NJ. Goblin,
Jr., treasurer; J. II. Thompson, j. NJ gu
Der and J. NJ. Long, board of trustees;
Chester Donnely, conductor, and A. H.
Summers. sentinel
Contract Lodge-W. s. Kendall, presi-
dent; Bert Jones, first president; O. c.
jackson. second vice PRESIDENT II. c.
Landlord, recording secretary; T. f.
Whitaker financial secretary; Roy r. But
Ter. treasurer; J. a. Tucker, conductor
5. A. Baxter, sentinel; Egler. Chapman
and Samuels, trustees.
r, l., Corley has been reelected busl-
ness agent for both lodges.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
CHILDREN'S COLDS
TREATED EXTERNALLY

Don't dose the little stomachs with in
furious medicines. ~" H-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
WkET& Group and GAME
KA&NS Pneumonia SAEVE

is applied externally to the throat and
chest the body heat releases soothing an
tiseptic vapors which are inhaled diTecti,
TO the affected parts Relief is alnos+
immediate. The worst cold is cured over
night--croup in fifteen minutes. 25c 50c
and 81. Liberal sample mailed on re-
quest. Wick Chemical Company, 125 Ash
street, Greensboro n. c. G&dvt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
.DEPOSED GEORGIA
POSTMASTER HELD
FOR OLD SHORTAGE

Abram d. Ross, former postmaster
of Chula. Ga, was arrested today Tor
embezzlement of money order funds ON
May 16 1910 This was announced in "a
Telegram to Chief Inspector George SUIT
ton, OF the postoffice department, from
Inspector Britten, at Albany. Ga.
Though Ross was deposed from of
fee when the shortage In funds was
found in the Chula postoflice, he was
not arrested. and for two years the
question had not been agitatcd Every
one thought II had been forgotten and
Ross was taken by surprise when he
was arrested this morning.
A Federal grand jury took action yes
serdav, without the knowledge of Ross
and he was indicted
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
FOUR PLEAS FAIL
TO SAVE FARMER
WHO SHOT WIFE

NJ ALESTER, OKLA. Dec 1S.-AI-
though he had pleaded the unwritten law,
insanity, self defense and accident, a jury
in the district court. after % minutes
dellberation, returned a verdict of guilty
against Willis J. Owens, a young farmer
who shot and killed his wife and Marion
Pickens, a neighbor. at a picnic at Canad-
ian on July 20, last Life Imprisonment
was fixed as the penalty. The trial was
for the murder of Mrs. Owens. Several
hundred people witnessed the killing.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
KILLS SELF BECAUSE
HE COULD NOT RESIST
TEMPTATION TODRINK

MONTGOMERY. ALA, Dec 18-Sup-
posedly driven insane because Of his in
ability 10 keep 4 resolution never again
to drink. f. w Reid. q young man, en-
ployed by a mercantile firm of Union
Springs, committed suicide there today
by shooting himself through the head.
Late yesterday he resolved to die rather
than drink again.
Reid was IS years old, native Of Che
raw, S. c.. and had been in Union Springs
two years. He resided for some time In
New York He was unmarried.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
MILK WAR CON IINUES;
ANOTHER DEALER FINED

The war of the city health depart
ment on bad milk Is sJil being waged.
Another case was before Recorder
Broyles yesterday afternoon, when r.
T. Rowland. manager Of dairy in
PeaChtree. was accused of dealing in
bad milk Too much bacteria in the
milk was the report Of Mix Inspector
Harwel Judge Broyles imposed fine
Of $3.50. with a warming
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
GOVERNMENT TO SUE FOR
SOUTHERN PACIFIC LANDS

WASHINGTON. Dec 1S.-The de-
partmeut Of justice, through Agent
Townsend, will file a suit against the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company In
san Francisco on Saturday to reclaim
title to an area of land alleged to have
been fraudulently acquired under the
land laws. This is the first of the
number of suits to be filed against the
Southern Pacific in other Western
states
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
NEW YORK WOMAN SETS
DIVORCE RECORD AT RENO

RENO. Dec. lS--A record was estab-
lished here when Mrs. Julia Ely Griffin.
niece OF a former mayor OF New York.
was granted a divorce within four
hours after fling of her suit against
Benjamin Griffin, a wealthy glass man
ufaCturer OF New York
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-18
COMMERCE COMMISSION HERE.

The interstate commerce commission
Will meet in Atlanta for the first time
in several months this afternoon at ?
O'Clock, when a hearing will be held in
the room used by the United States
court of appeals in the Federal build
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
nafense of Litaraturs.

Thackeray was past patron of the royal literary fund and frequently ap- peared at its annual dinners. It was at one of these dinners-on May 14, 1S51-that the novelist made a noble vindicatior of the dignity of letters. ..We don't want patrons,'' he said; i've wnnt friends, and I thank God we have them And as for any idea that our calling is despised by the world, do. for my part, protest against and deny the whole statement I have been fn all sorts of society in this world. and have never been despised that I
 know of I don't believe there has been 8 literary man of the slightest merit or of the slightest mark who did not greatly advance himself by his lit erary labors % And therefore I say don't let us be piied any more.T
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Ernn Eaa curioaitiss.

Frogs eggs are laid before they real 1y become eggs in the true sense of that word. They are always laid under water and when first deposited are GOV cred with a sort of envelope in the shape of thin membrane. In this shape they are very small, but as soon as they come in contact with the Wa ter they rapidly absorb that element and in so doing go through a queer transformation. The thin membrane containing the little seedlike eggs is quickly changed into great Jumps Of clear jelly-like substance, each section joined to the other. the whole forming a string from a few inches to several feet in length On the inside of each of these Jumps of jelly the eggs come to perfection and in due course of time add their quota to the frog population Of the world
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
PUTS BURDEN
 ON THE STATE
COUNSEL, SAYS CITY ISN'T RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES ON STATE-RE-
 PAIRED ROADS.

New Haven, Dec. 27.-The liability of the state or the city in the matter of damages following accidents on city roads being repaired by the state highway commissioner is the main point involved in a claim presented to the aldermanic committee on claims last night by J. J. Horan of 1175 Qu1nnipiac avenue. Horan and his wife, while driving in a, runabout on the M1ddletoWn avenue road last April were thrown out when the horse, af ter shieing, ran the wheel into a, post which had been placed well out in the road.
 Horan presented bills for medical services, nurses and repairs to the harness and wagon to the amount Of $230. Corporation Counsel Kleiner said that the city did not deny the facts presented but under the statute of 1911 putting the responsibility up- on the state relieved the city of the burden.
 Counsel for Horan referred the committee to the case of Griswo1d vs. Guilford in the 18th Connecticut in which case he contended the supreme court> ruled that under similar circu1n- stances the town was liable.
 Mrs. Horan's co11arbone was broken and a piece of flesh was torn out of her left arm. She was otherwise se- riously wrenched and shocked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
SANTA CLAUS COMING TO
 VISIT TRAVELLING MEN


 Santa Claus is due to arrive at Odd Fellows hall. Saturday night, Decem- Der 28, at 8 o'clock. according to a. telegram which has been received by all the members of the United Com mercial Travelers
 This is an annual affair especially for the children of the members fam flies, toget11er with their friends. While it is given especially for the children, 1t is always noticed that the growns-ups are usually on deck, and take keen delight in the antics of old Santa. very enjoyable time Is in store for all who attend this enter tainment, and there will be presents for all.
 has been called for e:3o D. n1., and the business will be gotten out of the way for the arrival of Santa Claus at & o'clock.
 An orchestra will furnish music for dancing, and there will be vocal and instrumental selections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Aged Lawyer Dead
 Once Practiced Here

Hartford, Dec. 27-Francis Chambers. one of the oldest members of the Hartford County Bar, and for 2f years assistant clerk of the Hartford. Coun- tyr Superior Court, died at his home here yesterday. in his s4th year. More law in Bridgeport, also in Bristol He removed to Hartford in 1858 and after the practice of law for many years he became connected with the Super for court with which he remained for 21 years until 1894 when he resigned A widow. four children and three grandchildren survive. He was a Mason and a member of the Asylum Eill Congregational church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

time my face got so full of pinnples and they itched so much was ashamed to go out on the street.
 When bathed they became inf1amed treated for them but instead of getting better became worse. and by this time my disease became so bad that I could not sleep or eat Finally when I began to despair of getting better a friend told me to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment I sent for samples and used them. I took a hot bath. using Cuticura Soap, and then applied the Cuticura Ointment to the affected parts before going to bed. When ! woke up the next morning the itching had stopped. Within three weeks had no sign of a pimple. I was entirely cured. tSigned) E. Marks. Dec. I6. 1911.
 Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad- dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept.T, Boston,
 &~Tender-faced men should Cutfcura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample Tree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Eishino For Sheen

When sheep were first introduced into Cornwall, England, a flock which bad strayed from the uplands on to Gwithian sands were caught there by the tide and ultimately carried into St. Ives bay during the night There the floating flock was observed from the St Ives fishing boats. whose crews, never having seen sheep took them for some new kind ot fish and did their best to secure them both by hooks and lines and by netting Those they se- cured they brought home triumphantly next morning as catch to which even pilchards were as nothing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
PASTOR MORTIMER
 DENIES HE WAS
 FORGED TO RESIGN

Jersey City. Dec 27-Beyond posi- lively denying that he had been fore ed to resign as pastor of fashionable St. Marks Protestant Episcopal church, of Philadelphia, Of which he had been rector for 21 years, pr. AL fred Garnett Mortimer, one of the best known of the ministers of the Episco- pal church, refused to discuss his re- tirement today At the home of his brother, Rev. Frederick E. Mortimer, in this city, the former minister said that lis health had been failing for some time past and he had finally decided to retire.
 When told that there were rumors in Philadelphia that he had been ask ed by Bishop RhineIander, at Phila- de1phia, to retire from the ministry because of alleged scandal, pr. Nor timer said:
 '"There is absolutely no truth in that story. Absolutely none at all. I can not understand how any such report should have originated"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
LAF0LLETTE TO
 SUPPORT WILSON
All Senator Asks is That Presi-
 dent-Elect Try to Serve Peoples Interests

Indianapolis, Dec. 27.-''If Wilson tries to serve the interests of the people I'm going to support him." de- elared Senator Robert M. LaFoIlette, of Wisconsin, to a teachers conven- ton which ''heck1ed'' the Senator un- til shortly after midnight. 1T am confident the other progressive Re- publicans will stand with me. When the strain comes, when the reaction ary members try to block Wilson's efforts, if Wilson breaks down or yields or compromises I, for one, and the progressive Republican band. will grind and hammer him into the ground
 Some one shouted .'Three cheers for Bryan:'' s'You could do worse '' said LaFouette.
 The Wisconsin Senator said Indiana was not progressive until it could NSn it's own AfegiSlature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

the peace, and assault were charges entertained by the court.
 Andrew Sedlack, an eighteen year old who insisted upon heaping abuse upon the proprietor of a John street pool room, last night, and complained of for committing a breach of the peace, was found guilty and a thirty day sentence later suspended under probation Sedlack has previously served a jail sentence.
 Michael Dugan, haled to court upon char ges of intoxication and assault after he had thrown an unoffending pedestrian into the street near the Ho- tel Strait yesterday afternoon, fined s15. Dugan is employed as line man by the local telephone company.
 Edward Cheshire, who while intoxi- cated and fighting in the East End yesterday resisted Special Officer Reilly, was fined $5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
WITNESSES IN BECKER TRIAL
 THREATENED

New York, Dec 27-The first case of intimidation of minor witnesses who testified in, the Becker trial were brought to District Attorney Whit man, today, by Morris and Jacob Luban whose testimony against Beck CT and the gunmen was of material aid to the prosecution The men were in a restaurant, yesterday, when six men entered, headed by an unknown. Lu- ban said their lives were threatened with revolvers and they were ordered to leave town "Dopey'' Benny is said to have been the instigator and the at brought in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Weather Indications

New Haven, Dec. 27-Forecast: rain or snow followed by clearing and cold CT tonight. Saturday fair and colder, High shifting winds becoming north west late this afternoon.
 A disturbance which moved in from the ocean south of Hatteras, ". C. yesterday, has united with the disturb ance that was central over Michigan and now forms a well defined storm central near Atlantic City, N. J. II ia causing cloudy weather with rain or snow in the eastern portion of the lake region and along the Atlantic coast. An area of high pressure over the Rocky Mountain districts Is pro ducing fair weather with moderately low temperatures in the western sec tions.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity rain followed by clearing and colder wealth CT tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
CITY COURT CASES

Five months in jail and a fine of $1 and costs was the sentence tnpos- ed in the City Court, this morning, by Judge Carl Foster upon Michael B1ag- witka, who after an intoxicated as- sauIt upon a Water street shopkeeper when placed under arrest by Patrol man Carl Henkel again delivered smashing blow upon the face of the complainant. Intoxication, breach of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Reminiscence.

Do you remember the way you used 10 write the same wise sentence over and over again in your copybook
 ''Yes," replied the politician. Those were the happy days. You weren't afraid somebody was going to dig up something you had scrfbbled off in an idle moment and use it against you iu q campaign-"-Wash Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
TICKET SPECULATORS
 WORK BIG SCHEME FOR
 NEW YEARS CAFE TABLES

New York, Dec 27-"You've got to hand it to Chicago; they certainly put one over on us,'' was the sentiment, today, of the New York ticket specu1a- tors when they learned that their brother extorttontsts in the Windy City had successfully perpetrated a scheme to get all the desirable table reservations in the big restaurants for New Years eve and are peddIing them out to the citizens at prices as high as $16 a seat. No one appears to have thought of the scheme until now and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

Intrepid Widow-Speaking of conun- drums. MT. Slocum. here's 9 good one. Why is the letter I'd" like a wedding ring? Procrastinating Bachelor-Oh, I'm no good at conundrums. Intrepid Widow-You give 1t up? Why, because we can't be we'd without it.-Pear- sons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
BROKER FALLS IN WITH GOPHER GANG
 AND KNOCKED OUT

New York, Dec. 27-A man who said he was David Reid Williams, broker, of Wilmington, N C., was found early today. lying on the side walk at Huh avenue and 18th street, the heart of the gopher gang section, with a broken jaw and fractured skull When he revived the man said he had no recollection of what happened to him after he had taken a few drinks with two affabIe strangers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
FANNY CROSBY'S XMAS

One of the most notable Christmas tree gatherings in the city was that at the home of Mrs. William F. Tait, BPS North avenue, Wednesday even ing. when Fanny Crosby was the guest of honor Mrs. Tait is a niece of the famous blind hymn writer. Follow ing the Christmas tree festivities, there was a dinner. Miss Crosby has all most completely recovered from her re- cent attack of pneumonia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

it's too late. The Broadway restau- rants have few if any tables, left for the festive event Hence, much chagrin among the members of this fraternity in the white light district.
 Gee, what a roll I could have made if had doped out this line of graft, was the prevailing sentiment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

my hand became full of pimples. They came in blotches, about 8 half dozen together. When they first appeared they were red and inhamed and itched very much. I scratched them so they bled and then they developed into sores. The disease spread to my other hand. and faca. At nna
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
oui4a RmsinassIika.

He had written to the magazine ed ftDr's daughter asking if she could re- turn his love.
 How careless of hi1n!" she said, throwing the epistIe in the wastebas- ket EsHe should have incIosed return postage-Phflade Record
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
ALL WELL ABOARD
 PRESIDENT TAFT'S SHIP

Colon, Panama, Dec. N-A wireless message, early today, said that all was we'll aboard the U. s. s. Arkansas on which President Taft and his party sailed at 2 o'clock last night for Key West
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
THE PRETTTEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of. len dishgured by an unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few daya without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy, 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Her Psrtinsn+ Query.

'.AFother," asked the little one on the occasion of number of guests being present at dinner, Twill the dessert hurt me or Is there enough to go round f''-Sacred Heart Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
PRESIDENT-ELECT
 OFF FOR STAUNTON

Princeton, Dec 27-Presfdent-elect Wilson left here at 1O:sO o'clock. today. for his native. town Staunton, Va The governor will reach Staunton, tonight, and leave there at 11:o5 Sunday morn ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Answerinn Her Eather-

Gould you support my daughter in the style to which she has been accus- toned 2s
 ''I have never tried such rigid econ orny. sir.'-Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
Ask;no Ear if

Of all prosecutions. that of calumnv fs the most ntolerable--Hazlftt-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
OBITUARY

Rev. E. H. Kenyon officiated at the funeral of Charles M. Snow held from his home in California street, yester- day afternoon. Many friends and gret at his demise being evinced in a beautiful display of floral tributes Among the flowers was an anchor from the employees of the H J. Lewis Oyster Co, standing anchor from the Pequonnock Yacht Club, and many re- menbrances from individual friends Interment was in East Lawn ceme- tery East Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
P|MPLES CAME
 IN BLOTCHES
On Hand. Scratched So They BIed. Spread to Other Hand and Face. Ashamed ito Go Out. Cured By Cuticura Soap and Ointment.

316 57th St.. Brooklyn. N. About 8 year ago noticed pimple on the back of my hand. picked it. and the next dav
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

consolidating the town and borough under one government for the sake of economy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27
fTEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 GnAD

Guaranteed not to inture the skin. Grease Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wnl. R. Vim. 24s Srratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

No matter what you want try the Farmer Want Col umn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-27

WANT ADS. CEaeT A WORD.