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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-30

1
I"Uncle Remus." At the close of the
literary program, delicious salad
colrse was served to the guests.
For Miss Bicknell.
The following from the social col
umns of the Fort Worth (Tex.) Star
Telegram will be of interest to the
numerous friends here of Miss Grace
Bicknell, VIII has so often been the
charming guest of Mrs. Henry Osgood
Fulton and Mrs. J. p. Street:
ITO announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of Miss Marga.
ret Grace Bicknell, daughter of J. w.
Bicknell, to Charles F. Pekor, Jr., a
beautiful luncheon was given Wednes-
day by Mrs. Roy Jennings Of Tucker
street.
1.-THE interesting announcements
we're Tin a nut she'll" The names
and date of the wedding were inscrib-
ed upon tiny cards. The wedding will
be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 10, at S
o'clock in the evening at st. Andrew
parish church.
"Diminutive newspapers, with arti-
cles pertaining to the bride and bride
groom elect and various other inter-
esting bits of news were the souve-
Mrs for the guests and Miss Bicknell's
souvenir was "Plans and Specifica-
tons for a Happy Married Life"
Dining In Honor of Son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cayce entertain
ed few friends Sunday at a very
elaborate dinner in honor of their
son, Joe Cayce, Of Nashville, and Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Blair.
Mrs. Wheeler at Bridge.
Mrs Frank S. Wheeler, of Mt.
Pleasant entertained sixteen of her
friends at four tables of auction
bridge on Thursday afternoon.
Though the affair was informal, the
house was beautifully and tastefully
decorated in profusion of flowers
that enhanced the natural beauty of
the stately home. Quite a number of
guests went down from Columbia on
the afternoon train to enjoy her boun-
teous hospitality. At the conclusion
Of the game a delicious lunch course
was served to the guests.
Celebrate s7th Birthday.
The ladies' of the Home Missionary
Society of the First Methodist church
went in body Tuesday afternoon to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Shockley on South High street and
gave the happy couple quite a sur.
prise in the way of gifts taken by
each member of the society. The oc-
casion was the celebration of Mr..
Shockley's 87th birthday. After the
guests had assembled devotional ex-
ercises were held and Miss Mary
Cooper Boyd gave a splendid rendi-
ton Of Face to Face" which was
greatly enjoyed by the appreciative
host and hostess and the guests. The
Occasion was a happy one for the old
couple.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-30

AndreWs-OWen.
Announcements have been receiv-
| ed here by friends of the approaching
marriage of Miss Mildred Owen to
Coll Andrews, brother of Mrs. Charles
A. Parker, Jr., The wedding to take
place in Pine Bluff, Ark, the home of
the young couple, February oath. Mrs.
Parker and little daughter, Laura
Chaffin Parker, will leave the first Of
February and will remain at the home
of Mrs. Parker's parents until the
wedding. Mrs. Parker will be matron
of honor and Miss Laura Chaffin Par
ker will be the ring bearer Coll An
drews is we'll and favorably remem-
bered in Columbia as he was one of
the most popular boys that ever at
tended Columbia Military Academy
and graduated from that institution
in the class of 1910, and since his
graduation has visited his sister here
a number of times. He is at present
managing his fathers eight thousand
acre plantation and is man of splen-
did business ability. His fiancee is
one of the most popular and beautiful
ladies of Pine Bluff. .s
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-30

Miss AIexanders Birthday Party.
Miss Cornelia- Francis Alexander en-
tertained eight of her friends Satur-
day afternoon on the Pulaski pike in
honor of the anniversary of her birth
day. They went out and spent the
day with her. The affair was entire
ly informal, and the guests were all
of the age of the hostess.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-30

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting.
The semi-monthly meeting of the
Cosmopolitan Club was held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home
of Miss Lucia Frierson. The home
of the hostess was becomingly dec
GRATED for the occasion with flowers
and potted plants, which we're taste
fully arranged in the beautiful draw.
ing and reception room. The leading
paper Of the afternoon was read by
Miss Cora Lee Jacobs, who had pre-.
pared a very thoughtful ard scholar.
ly account Of the Life Of Joel Chand
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-30

To Compliment Miss Rainey.
Among the round of beautiful pre-
nuptial events that will be given Miss
Addie Rainey, a bride of next month,
was that in her honor by Miss Flea.
nor Frierson, at the home of the lat
ter on West Sixth street. About
twenty of the young ladies of the
city were asked to meet the honoree
at the regular meeting of the Sewing
Club. Miss Frierson was assisted in
receiving by Miss Rainey and Miss
Elizabeth Caperton. The house was
beautifully decorated in honor of the
occasion. At the conclusion of the
meeting of the club, delicious two
course luncheon was served to the
guests. The hours were from to 5.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Author of Book on
Peace Will Deliver
Free Lecture Here

Secretary ]. J. Hall, of the Georgia
Peace Society, has announced that
DR.. Norman Angel, author of The
Great Illusion" from which DR.. Aked
quoted in 400 Years Of Peace" in The
Georgian Wednesday. will speak Sat
urday evening, February II, at Car
negie Hall. The lecture will be free.
In The Georgian's splendid article
on 100 Years of Peace" said Mr..
Hall. reference was made to DR.. An
CELLS recent work, The Great Illu-
sion. Nearly every month since 1t
first appeared has seen a new edition
Of this remarkable book.
1T has been translated into well
nigh every language. and kings and
statesmen have referred to 1t. 1t
makes its strongest appeal for world
peace to men of hard common sense.
IT shows by unanswerable figures that
the victories of war mean irreparab bic
loss to any nation"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
BOND
At Tackled
H|M,SAYS
SENATOR
Woman Solicited All Interviews
and Seized Him in Room,
Defense Asserts.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.
Feb. 12.-The examination of
witnesses and the reading OF
dispositions in the trial of the suit
of Mrs. Minnie Bond for $4,000
against Thomas P. Gore, Senator
from Oklahoma, was reached to-
day. Crowds again packed the
small court room. Mrs. Gore sat
smiling at her husbands side
throughout the proceedings, occa
sionally stroking the blind man 5
hair and whispering details to
him of things he could not see
The defense of Senator Gore char
acteriZed the charges as a "hellisn
conspiracy" and told the Gore side
of the incident in the Washington
hotel, Attorney Cruce said that Mrs.
Bond had solicited every interview
which took place and that on the day
in question had led Mr. Gore 10
hotel room, where they talked awhile.
and Gore reiterated his previous as
sertion that he had pledged his sup
port to another candidate for the Of
flee. Cruce said he would prove that
Gore reached on the bed for his cane
and while in that position his arm
was seized by Mrs. Bond and ne was
pulled upon her.
Another victory for the defense was
the ruling of Judge Clark not to per
init the admission of any specific ac-
ton which might be detrimental 10
Mrs. Bonds character.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
u. s. Balks Federal
Coup on Juarez.

Ell PASO, TEXAS, Feb. 12.-Ar
attack upon Juarez by Federal SOL
diers was prevented early to-day by
the vigilance of United States troops
who seized 400 horses with equipment
and other supplies, near Ysleta
twelve miles east of here, where they
had been placed for use of the at
lacking force.
-Four hundred United States caval-
rymen went to Ysleta, on the north
side of the Rio Grande. while Consti-
nationalist soldiers from the Juarez
garrison were rushed to strategic
points outside of Juarez when Cen
cral E. A. Benavides learned of the
proposed attack.
Six Federals were arrested on the
American side of the Rio Grande.
Emilio Garcia, who was arrested
near Hachita, n. Mex, as a member
Of Maxine Castillo's bandit gang. to-
day told the United States soldiers
who are holding him that he did not
think Castillo was caught near Pear
son.
Castillo Is in eastern Chihuahua
organizing Federals to fight against
Villa" said Garcia.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
U. s. Puts Atlanta
Death Rate at 1913;
Figures Questioned

Government statistics on the death
rate of Atlanta and other cities
which have just been made public
were declared to be incorrect, so far
as Atlanta is concerned, by DR.. ]. P,
Kennedy, city health officer.
The average rate in States where
registration is kept is 1873 per 1000
population, against 1876 in 1912. At
lanta's rate is given as 1913; Birming-
ham, 20.4; Chicago, Ill; Louisville,
17,2; New Orleans, 21S; Kansas City,
1863; st. Louis, 1872; Nashville, 1872;
Richmond, PA; Memphis, 229
DR.. Kennedy declared that Allan
tas rate, based on the city's statis-
tics, which are the only ones avail
able, was 16 per 1000 population.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
50RE CHARGES PLOT TO RUIN Hit
BURGLARS ARE HUNTED FOR NCENDIARY
Disturbances in
World of Politics

Observation-Disclosures in Parliament
threaten civil war in ireland if
the home rule bill is passed.
Tokio-lntense anti Government
feeling causes great alarm and
the downfall Of the present Cabi.
net is predicted.
SteckhoIm-Sweden is still with
out a Cabinet and reports that
King Gustav will abdicate are still
being widely circulated.
Mexico city-President Huerta,
whose grip of power is daily weak
ening, is warned to be more dis
Greet in his illusions to President
Wilson.
Neutrality-suspicious. warships or
dered into Mexican waters.
Port au Prinee-Generai .Theo-
dore refuses to recognize the Pres
ideney Of Oreste Zanor and de-
clares he will continue the civil
war.
Quito, Ecuador - Revolutionary
movement growing and defeats of
Government forces are reported.
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil-BraxiI is
without a Cabinet because Of dis
tasteful policies Of President Fon-
SEGA.
Sofia, Buisaria--SoeiaIists send
ing daily petitions to Gar Ferdi-
nand to abdicate and form a re-
public.
Lima, Peru-Coneress will meet
March I to elect a President to
succeed President BilIinghurst,
whose power was overthrown by
revolution.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12

the telephone operator told the clerk,
and the clerk told Mr.. Harrell. and
Mr.. Harrell dashed madly into the
Dutch room and rescued the little girl
from the horrors that Turk beneath
the red coat of the lobster.
And now Fritz is being educated
backward. He gets his German
noodles, but Mr. Harrell thinks he
has penetrated far enough into the
mysteries of the a la carte service
and he is being trained TO eat dog
biscuits. and the common or garden
varieties of meats.
And Mr.. Harrel thinks maybe
everything will be all right yet, il
Fritz doesn't go on a hunger strike
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
$4,000 HOME
STRANGELY
BURNED
Flames Break Out While Owners
Of House Are Away-Loiter-
ers Seen by Neighbors.

Suspicious appearing loiters seen in
Thursday by the police as the men
who set an $4,000 fire In the home Of
Sanford Powell, No. 80 Piedmont
street, Chastaintown.
Powell, who is a business man in
the Atlanta suburb, and his wife were
absent from home when the fire
the flames were set by a burglar band
that has been operating in that sec
zion recently.
Strange Providers Seen.
Strange men were seen by neigh
bors, prowling about the house and
premises Wednesday night. Little at
tention was paid the strangers be-
cause it was not generally known
that neither Powell nor his wife was
At home.
Families living on the four sides of
the Powell home were awakened by
the glare and heat thrown off by the
burning home. Those who first dis
covered the blazing place could see
nothing but flames.
A dozen calls followed one another
into the nearest fire station, but de-
spite the instantaneous response of
the f1remen, they came too late and
the comfortable home, with every
thing therein, valued at about $4,000,
is total loss.
Blaze Not Accidental.
Captain Mayo was at the head Of a
thorough investigation OF the case
Thursday There had been no fire in
the furnace and no fire in the
kitchen.
The wiring of the house was in
good condition and there was small
possibility Of the fire having started
accidentally.
Mrs, Powell left home Wednesday
morning to visit friends in Roswell.
Powell had gone into the country for
a couple of days to buy stock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12

Greenlond's icy mountains to the tor
rid sands Of the Inferno.
The cultivation Of the cultivated
appetite has been going on since lit
tie Miss Constance purchased Fritz
from an itlnerant dog peddler and
has been viewed with amused toler-
ance by her father-until quite re-
Gently.
A Meal He Didn't Get,
The little girl. noting that Fritz's
liking for the high lights Of the bill Of
fare was increasing right along. de-
cided that he was cultivated enough
for a graduate course. SO she
slipped down into the Dutch room
one night. sat down az a table and
placed Fritz in high chair opposite
her. An imperious summons brought
an open -mouthed waiter.
you may bring us" said the little
girl, two Holsters, two planked por-
terhouse steaks well done, some
chicken a la king. some Waldorf sal
ad, and a bottle OF beer for Fritz,
don't drink mvaaR and YOU may bring
me coffee later. And, Walter!"
she exclaimed as tnD startled mental
started backing hastily away, Don't
bother me with the check; take 1t to
papa"
The waiter told the head waiter,
ana the head waiter told the chef
and the chef. marveling greatly, held
conference with the steward, Jointly
they told the telephone operator. and
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Charity Houses 1000
As Zero Hits Gotham

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-For the sec
ond time this winter the weather in
New y erlSeatity a~eeaae}ea---tlAs----zer
mark early to-day. More than 1000
tered in charitable institutions for
the homeless. AT the municipal lodg-
ing houses 1900 persons were cared
for. Fifty of these we're women and
20 children. One child was only four
and a half weeks old.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Fritz, as Name Would Suggest,
Shows Especial Fondness for
German Noodles,

Introducing Fritz. the Refined Pup
with the Cultivated Appetite.
Introducing also little Miss Con-
stance Harrell. The 9year- old daugh-
ter of Manager Frank Harrell Of the
Winecoff Hotel, Fritz's preceptress.
and the cultivator of the cultivated
appetite.
This Refined Pup and his Guilt
waited Appetite have long been the
despair of the Winecoff serving force,
who, cringing under the imperious
commands Of the little girl, prepare
dainty dishes for his canine highness.
Fritz's sagacious palate refuses TO
be tempted by dog biscuits. bones and
such truck-he demands real food for
his gastronomic endeavors He will
eat anything on the bill Of fare, from
eonsomme to the a la stuff.
One "Low brow" Taste.
And yet, with all his striving to
reach the nth" degree Of epicurean
cultivation, Fritz reverts to type
long enough to crave, with a craving
that seems never to be satisfied, just
one dish, which is considered "low-
brow" by the high brows OF the art
of Teasing
And that is German Noodles!
For German Noodles Fritz has ne
grand passion" They have become
almost an obsession with him. For
German Noodles Fritz would forsake
his hopes OF entering dog heaven. and
he'd follow German Noodle from
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
RESIGNATION
Of HUERTA /
SIGNED t
Agent Hurries to Europe to Urge
De La Barra to Assume the
Presidency. \

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.-Senor
Ameliano Meigarejo, a close friend Of
President Huerta, to-day admitted
that he was on his way to Paris with
the resignation of the Mexican Dicta-
tor in his pocket. The document is
to become effective as soon as Mega
rejo obtained the promise of Fran
ceisco De La Barra, former Provis-
ional President and now Mexican
Minister to France, that he would ac-
cept the Presidency Of the Southern
Republic.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Barber Pole Wagons
For Parcel Post Use

WASHINGTON, Feb. I'm the
future ALL parcel post and collection
and delivery wagons in use through
out the country will be painted with
medium coach green for body and
cardinal red for running gear. with
black stripping and gold letters.
The words United States Mali and
Parcel Post" will appear on the
wagons in conspicuous gold letters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Society Leader Plans
Pilgrimage to Persia

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Mrs.
Christian Hemmick. known as the
Fairy Godmother of Washington So
ciety," left here with her son-in- law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Dreyfuy-
Barney, of Paris for San Francisco
where she will bid them good bye on
a trip around the world.
April 1 she will begin a pilgrimage
to Persia to conduct further investi-
cation Of the Ba hal religion,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Myrtle Elvyn to
Give Concert Here

Atlanta music lovers are looking
forward with interest to the appear
ance of Miss Myrtle Elvyn, the Texas
singer, with the Atlanta Philharmonic
Theater The concert is to be under
the auspices of the Atlanta Musical
Association.
The orchestra will be under the d.
rection of Mortimer Williams, famed
both as a difector and composer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Aviator Remains in
Air l6 Hours; Record
Special Gable to The Atlanta oeoraIan

special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
BERLIN, Feb. 12.--Aviator Bruno
anger to-day broke the record for en-
durance flight by remaining aloft six
teen hours. finally descending on account
Of fuel shortage
starting from the Johannisthal aero
drome, on the outskirts of Berlin, he
rev to Kreuzer, thence to Posen ano
continued in the air until the petrol was
exhausted. On February 8 Brunolanger
made a record OF IA hours and min
utes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Sunday School Plans
Valentine Program

Gaily decorated and lettered messages
viii be exchanged next Sunday at the
Central Baptist Sunday School, which
VIII observe Valentine Day in the old
fashioned way. A Thousand members
are expected at the novel exercises
which will last from s:45 to IL o'clock
". c. Mansfield will be master of GER
emonies and will deliver a brief ad
Dress. The Sunday School rooms have
oeen decorated.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Girl Gets $4,000
In Will to Aid Poor

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.--The will
of Mrs. Mamie Clementine Newson
Maddox bequeaths to Miss Bessie
Beatty. a san Francisco newspaper re-
porter, $4,000 to be used in behalf OF
poor children sa Miss Beatty sees fit.
Miss Beatty is the originator Of
Happy Land" yearly Summer
camp. where poor children go for out
ings.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Bill Aimed at Navy
Alimony Dodgers

WASHINGTON, Feb. $50 called
alimony dodgers in the navy and the
marine corps were assailed by Rep
resentative Bowdle, Democrat, of
Ohio, who introduced in the House a
resolution requesting Secretary DAN
iels to report who in the naval ser
vice were "disobeying the orders of
courts requiring them to pay money
as alimony."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
90 Join Hoose Herd
AtNewHome Opening

Half a hundred new members were
initiated into the Loyal Order OF
Moose at the informal opening OF the
organizations new home on the sec
ond and third floors of the sllvey
Building at Five Points. The mem
bership now totals 700.
A ball and banquet will mark the
formal opening of the new home late
in March.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Russian Statesman
Is Given High Office

Special Gable TO The Atlanta Georgian.
ST PETERSBURG, Feb. 12.--Ivan
Goremykin. former Minister of Interior
was to-day appointed President of the
Council of the Empire, an office usually
held by the Premier
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Illinois Celebrates
Old Abe's' Birthday

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-The anniversary
of the birth of Abraham Lincoln was
celebrated throughout Illinois, his home
State. to-day with banquets, luncheons
and patriotic meetings
In Chicago banks, the Board OF Trade
and Stock Exchange declared holiday.
All public schools In the State were
closed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Rebels Fighting Way
To Ecuador Capital

QUITO. ECUADOR. Feb. 12-The
revolution in Northwestern Ecuador Is
assuming serious proportions. A num-
Der Of Government troops have mutt
MED.
A rebel army under Colonel Andrade
Is fighting its way toward Quito. In a
battle at Muisine the federals were de
feated, hundreds being killed and
wounded.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Japs Get Option on
Big Mexican Ranch

BRAWLEY, CAL, Feb. 12.-Japa-
nese capitalists have obtained an OPP
ton, according to reliable informa-
ton, on a large part of the great
ranch properties of the California
Mexico Land and Cattle Company at
SIS an acre the necessary s20,0O0,000
to be supplied by the Yokohama Spe-
Gle Bank
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Cold Causes Wilson
To Cancel All Dates

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. r.
President Wilson is suffering from a
cold to-day and all his engagements
stand cancelled His Illness is not se-
rious, but his physician, DR.. Cary T.
Grayson. is determined not to give it
the smallest chance to develop, and
therefore gave strict orders that ne
cease all work until he is recovered.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Vice Standardization
Error, Says Woman

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Madams
Alice de la Ruelle, noted French So
biologist, vino has been studying eco
homie conditions in America, declared
that the abolition of the Washington
red light district was a mistake.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Carnegie Library Is
Burned by Militants
Special Gable to The American.

Special Gable to The American.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, Feb.
ia Carnegie library at Mortified,
a suburb, was destroyed to- day by a
fire set by suffragettes.
This is the first time a Carnegie
library has been attacked by the mill
tants, although the buildings have
offered shining targets.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
Jackson Celebrates
Lincoln's Birthday

JACKSON, GA. Feb. IA joint pro-
sram communicating Georgia Day and
Hncoln's birthday was carried out to-
psy by the pupils of the Jackson public
schools. The orator was c. l.. Redman,
member Of the local bar.
me program included declarations
., nc songs. including THE Red Old Hills
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-12
"Want Ad"
Brings AnsWers
From Every Section

Room and Board
Wanted Ads placed in
The Georgian bring
answers from every
ward in the city.
If you have a room
to rent, house to rent,
want boarders, want
anything, a Georgian
want Ad" will do the
work.