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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Receiver Asked for
Woman Merchant

A petition asking the immediate APP
pointment of a receiver for Mrs. Julia
Mccarthy, proprietor of a small re-
tail store at No. 447 East Georgia
avenue, was filed Saturday, following
a petition in bankruptcy Friday.
The second petition alleges that
Mrs. Mccarthy has transferred real
estate to her daughter. Mrs. Kate
Bush, with intent to delay and ham
per the bankruptcy proceedings"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Finds Two Old Coins
Lincoln Gave Beggars

HOOSICK FALLS, n. Y, Feb. IA
Henry Babcock, a rag sorter says he
has two half dollars, dated 1926, which
he found in AN old pair of trousers,
along with note that said the owner
a beggar, had received the coins from
Abraham Lincoln as he entered Ford $
Theater, Washington on the night he
was shot.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
700 in Wire Offices
Will Be Vaccinated

CHICAGO, Feb 14.-Seven hundred
employees in the main Office Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
here, including more than 100 women,
will be yacc!nated because William
c. HUM, a telegraph operator. was
found to have smallpox.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
43o. POUND HOG KILLED.

WAYCROSS, Feb. 14-Hog raising
is proving an important industry in
Ware County j w. Bum, of Tel
more. has just killed a hog weighing
430 pounds. Recently a hog weigh
ing 419 pounds was killed in another
Georgia county.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
S17.5O0 MILL FIRE.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 1.-THE
four and grist mill OF the new Dunlap
Milling Company at Dunlap was to-
tally destroyed by fire, together with
large stacks OF -four and grain. The
loss is estimated at S17,500. with but
SO 600 insurance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Prohibition Election
Is Ordered by Court

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, Feb. IA. -
Notice has been received here that
Judge George Cooper Gibbs, in Circuit
Court. has issued an order granting
the mandamus writ against the Com.
missioners of st. Johns County asked
by the "drys' and requiring that a
prohibition election be called for the
county,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
MAY INVITE DIR. ANNA SHAW.

COLUMBUS. Feb. 1.-THE Mus
cogee County Equal Suffrage League
will on Monday afternoon determine
whether the league shall invite Dr.
Anna Shaw TO come TO Columbus and
deliver an address in behalf Of woman
suffrage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Jewel Firm Robbed
Named as Bankrupt

A petition TO place in bankruptcy
the Vollmer Manufacturing Company,
manufacturing jewelers. in the Moore
Building. on Auburn avenue, was filed
Saturday in the bankruptcy division
of the Federal Court by e. J. Sprat-
ling, r. H. Roberts and +. B. Green,
alleging that they are creditors to the
extent of $3,940.
The Vollmer company was the con-
Germ victimized in the recent Free
man diamond robbery, but ii is not
alleged that that event had anything
to do with the petition.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
STOP LOOKING OVER

Your glasses. John l.. Moore g. Sons
will make kryptoks that will give
both far and near vision without un-
slightly seam. Let them show you be
fore buying the next pair of glasses.
AZ North Broad St, Grant Building
--Advt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Her Thirteenth Child
Born on Friday, 18th

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 14.-Mrs. Jacob
Voellinger gave birth TO her thir-
teenth child, a boy, on Friday, Feb
ruary 13. The baby looks healthy
enough to resist the hoodoo.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Mrs. Ralph Maude
And BassO Vanish

NICE. Feb 1.-The wife OF Ralph
Maude. brother Of Cyril Maude, and a
well known Italian basso- profundo.
Signor EMO BoZZano have disappeared,
and are believed to have gone to New
sing.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
OLD STILL FOUND IN SWAMP.

WAYCROSS, Feb. IA 0year-
old whisky still, uncovered near Cra-
ven's Island in the Okefenokee
Swamp, brought here by a farmer.
has been converted into junk. The
still had a bullet hole through it.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
CLASSES ADJUSTED.

Eyeglasses require frequent adjust
ment Drop in and Wen take pleas
ure in Strengthening or tightening
them up. Ask for a new eyeglass
cleaner. A. K. Hawkes. Co, Opticians
IA Whitehall-Advt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
WASHINGTON, D. G.

The Southern Railway announces
sale of round trip tickets from At
ianta to Washington, d. c., for $685.;
tickets on sale February is. II and
ls, with return limit February 26,
1914. corresponding fares from other
stdtions.-Advt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14
Men and Religion Bulletin No. 102
TIL EVIDE NCE
Thou that makest thy boast
OF the law, through breaking the
law dishonorest thou G0d?"
Romans 2:23

SUPPOSE
A bank defalcation-
say
Yes enbezzled The law disasu Ignore
he president
Would the bank officials still demand the the unhappy
And when the had found him guilty the judge scarcely
free him, though the man should plead
Your Honor saw both and the bank officials disregard other
higher constrained approve the decision Of
the lower court though the miserable should appeal
Members Of the Supreme Court have set at naug the wwhy
rightly the Governor speaking of the sacrsdn of liberty and
law, would refuse pardon him, though
poyers snd snT s zsns its I'D and my
nvng the unlawful sale Of liquor and heard by
disapprove, the law apply"
THE MAN WOULD GO TO JAIL.
And yet there those who that the who sell liquor
George Stuart puts it:
far better to steal than take and leave liquor
money the body the mind the
character reputation the
nothing.
ur.. HE nn ms a that body his
that ultimately destroys thesoul of
YOU CRY IN DISGUST
takes dram Be reasonableI' ' ~ O ~ IVY A"NA ~
Right
The R %s
his disregard
The seller of quorwhether he be disguised
of charter of social club the filthy
the seller of liquor whoever he if he business
S XIII % n De % n long ss ~ not
will and Ind 1s las tas
the honor undermining the home breaking the hearts Of loved
spreading the disgrace until the grave
YOU read this will recall the passing
whom knewmaybe whom loved whom the
liquor has killed for gain.
But the the trade club and bar
The State has spoken
Code bds the sale of liquor Geor
ga
tiger provides abae
ANY place where spirtuou malt intoxicating liquors shall
be sold defiance law shall be deemed
enoned as such"
The 1911
special
fac evidence guilt trial to aate blind tiger
Have you-has your club such receipt?
Those members respectable ub-those
oy joined simply the purpose blind
again consider these
and State
CRIMINALS ARE POINTING TO YOU.
Again ask that you obey the law
with confidence that will ultimately again ask our
public officials consider these
The blind tiger will go
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE MEN AND
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-14


"A Federal reserve panK located
here would find this particular branch
of its business very profitable. bring
ing in a betetr net result than that
derived from the discounting of COM
mercial paper at a rate of interest
lower than per cent.
During the crop moving period,
when naturally there will be a heavy
demand upon the reserve bank for its
circulating notes, against which they
are required under the law to carry
40 per cent gold reserve, their pur-
chases of foreign exchange will be
that ii will give the reserve bank the
power to draw gold from abroad III
their increase reserve requirements
without depicting or shifting the gold
supply of this country"
Nell r. Wilkinson. president of the
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and
of the Ashcraft- Wilkinson Company,
presented statistics in brief to show
that cotton seed products and com
mercial fertilizers. as industries, have
been developed in this section until
they are an important factor in the
finances of the Atlanta region.
Clyde L. King, president of the At
lanta Agricultural Works, dealt with
Atlantas trade in the Southeast in
implements and the relation of that
trade to agriculture in the Atlana
region. He said his business can be
greatly increased with the establish-
ment of a regional bank in Atlanta
Evening star., 1914-08-16
Military and Naval Strength
Of Europe Great Nations

Continued From Fourth Page.)
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Presidents. With its magnificent ball
room and wonderful conservatortes 1t
was well fitted for the brilliant scenes OF
last winter, when It was weekly thronged
by the members of the fashionable
set Of Washington.
Nine. Bakhmeteff is personally q
great favorite and is herself an 'Ameri-'
can. ~
The Bakhmeteffs are now at their
summer home, Stone Villa, at
Newport. and have completely re-
tired from all social engagements.
since the news Of the declaration OF
war by Germany was made public.
Hardly less elaborate and brilliant
than the Russian receptions and balls
have been those given by M. and Nine.
J. ]. Jusserand at the French embassy.
Nine. Jusserand Is also an American
by birth and a great social favorite.
Whether presiding at dainty lunch
con for q few Of her most intimate
friends or receiving at reception
where the guests are numbered by the
hundreds, she Is absolutely at home.
She is called q "delightful hostess. :"
Her social entertainments will be
greatly missed. They have ended until
the end Of the war in Europe.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador. will forsake the gayeties
Of Washington life. While by no
means the ordinary type of society
man, he was always seen at all the
more important functions in Washing
ton. An after dinner speaker Of f"nots.
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since the recent Balkan war. Russia.
however. is looked upon as the protec-
tor of the Balkan nations and In case
that 1t Should be necessary for repre-
sentations to be made to the United
States by Servia, Montenegro or Bull
garia, they would be handled by Baron
Bakhmeteff. the Russian ambassador.
The smallest nation which is repre-
sented in Washington is Siam, but re-
gardless of this fact her legation is
almost as large in the number of its
attaches as the great powers of Europe.
Phya Prabha Karavongse heads this
legation. and is accompanied by his
wife, Lady Karavongse. though they
are both away at the present time.
spending the summer months at their
cottage at Bass Rocks. Gloucester,
Mass.
Even denationalized Persia keeps up
the form of diplomatic relations with
this country. through Mehdi Khan, her
minister. though during his absence
from the city Persian affairs are han
died through the Belgian legation, of
which Minister E. Havenith is the head
The present social situation among the
diplomats reminds one of the New Year
reception at the White House on the
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Embassies Following Europes war Threatens Wasn Social Season

day when the news came Of the breaking
out of the war between Russia and
Japan. The representatives OF both ma
tions had prepared to call upon the Presi-
dent to felicitate him In the name Of
their respective emperors when the news
came Both made their calls and only
missed each other by the greatest OF
luck, as the carriage Of the Japanese am
bassador was just leaving the White
House grounds as that of the Russian
ambassador approached. As the result,
the Representatives of both nations Sc
cluded themselves very strictly as long
as the war lasted. being unwilling to risk
the chance Of a meeting which could only
have been unpleasant to both.
At the time Of the war between Tur-
key and Italy a similar situation arose.
Marchesi Cusani. who then represented
the italian government, and Youssouf
Zia Pasha. the recently retired Turkish
ambassador, both refusing all invitations
to social functions. in order to avoid all
comment as to their behavior II they
should meet. 1t is very evident that the
same course will be followed by the rep
resentatives of Great Britain. France.
Russia, Belgium, Germany and Austria.
Hungary.
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.;0SR
AezIS.EMlAKG @
SIR CECIL SPRING-RICE,
from Great Britain.

when no scandal might come and old
times can be talked over without any
reference to the troubles which are tear
ing the nations of Europe apart.
Last year, which was the first in which
Spring-Rice represented Great Britain in
this country, there was comparatively
little entertaining at the British em-
bassy. as the ambassador was i'll from
the time of his arrival until the season
was practically over. Lady Spring-Rice.
however. proved to be a most popular
hostess. not giving large entertainments
on account of the illness Of her husband.
but holding number Of small luncheons
and quiet afternoon affairs
AS a matter of fact the entire diplo-
matte service. whether their nations are
concerned In the present war or not, will
simply drop out of all social functions.
unless Of the most informal character.
until the trouble Is over. The repre-
sentatives OF the belligerent nations will
refuse all invitations and will extend
none Of any kind, which means that some
OF the houses which have been noted for
their lavish entertainments will remain
dark during the coming season.
OF all the Washington homes to
which Washington society has been
invited. that Of the Russian ambassa-
dor. Baron George Bakhmeteff, has
been renowned for wonderful receptions.
The Russian ambassador purchased q
new home. only. last year, that Of Mrs.
George Pullman. on the Avenue Of the
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but they have been followed in this
by all the other diplo-
mats. who realize the difficult sttuatton
in which they would be placed.
II Mrs Spanish Ambassador should
give a luncheon and invited Mrs. English
Ambassador, it would also be absolutely
necessary to ask the wife Of the repre-
sentative of Germany. But then what
would happen? OF course, those who
know these ladies would not for mo-
ment expect that there would be hair
pulling or even sarcastic remarks. but
there would be mutual embarrassment.
which. in diplomatic circles. must be
avoided, where such a thing is possible
Not to give lunches will avoid the trou-
BILE, therefore lunches Of this type will
not be given.
The diplomats themselves must also be
on their guard. While Sir Cecil Arthur
Spring Rice, who represents Great
Britain, has been the past year the al
most constant companion Of DR.. Con-
stantin Theodor Dumba, who represents
Austro-Hungary, this friendship will
probably be dropped. as long as the two
nations are at war. The well worn path
across Connecticut avenue. which sepa-
rates the two embassies only by ite
width, will no longer be traversed. say
the social experts. unless late at night.
Evening star., 1914-08-16

private soldier of the car. The Cossack
noids to the stern traditions of another
century. yes. two centuries, and back
to the light troops of the eighteenth
century. The wild and lonely steppes do
not change and neither do the mysterious
disciplinarians silently carrying out the
mandates Of the ruler Of all the Rus-
sias.
But also do the men along the Adriatlc
cling to the military manner OF their
fathers. The old conscription. law Of the
historied Sardiania Is still the founda-
tion of the army organization of Italy,
basis of recruiting Is a universal liability
to service. Italy's war strength is esti::
mated at 3.3s0.2oO trained men. and
24S6 66S unorganized. unframed men. the
cost of keeping up such a military force
is $sO.025.234 annually. Her sea power
draws from the treasury a little less than
$JO,0O0,O00 annually.
The Austrian army dates from 1600.
when a small standing army was organ
lied. The thirty-year war produced the
the states of Europe to the institutinS
of armies in times of peace. Wallen.
stein, the popular hero OF history. FORM
ed the first distinctly imperial army
which honored nothing so highly as the
call of the king for men to support their
country. 1t is not amiss to remark here
that this very fact. while the newness
of the thing was on, is believed by some
of his own countrymen to nave caused
his assassination.
Austria's army, after the crushing OF
Napoleon, came to be the finest on the
continent. and remained 80 far a time,
but she now spends less on her navy
than any Of the powers. and spends al
most an equally low amount on her army.
the two combined being a trtne under
500 600, 900 yearly. Nevertheless. she
possesses 4.164,S ,S72 reserves and 4SS, lS
..peace" soldiers. while her unorganizeo
rsct fr,4 1 U.
Relgium spends S13, ,952, 753 yearly on
her army, has total war strength OF
$4,000 and 411,673 men available Tor
duty. but unorganized. 3Nl
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son IN W98n1uBtOu nave SoAAo
giimmering as the result of the
European war, and with little
question the coming season will
be the dullest that has been seen in the
National Capital for many years the
formal announcements are Ike those
made by the old colored uncle who told
Of the breaking up Of the one-ring cir
Gus. .'The big snake he done. gone and
swallowed de monkey, the elipfant ne
stomped, on de snake, the boss got mad
and gave dat elingphant whacking
dose Of. stricknine and dare amt gwine
to be no show.
With the diplomats left out Washing
ton society has lost its most brilliant
ornaments. Adding to this the fact that
the White House will be in mourning, II
leaves little to be expected In wash
ington society. Even last year. wnen
there was little or no extraordinary
cause for a cessation OF social doing,
things were very quiet, for Washlng-
ton people will say very freely that q
democratic administration means that
little money will be spent on social af-
fairs, for the majority Of the politicians
of that faith may be rich In. wisdom
and political lore. but are extremely
lean when it comes to the contents of
their pocketbooks.
AS the result the present outlook Is
very bad. The florists and caterers VINO
depend upon the Washington four hun
dred for their means of support are al
ready cutting down their plans for the
coming winter and preparing to get
along as best they can. with expenses
reducAd to q minimum
D 4 y
One Of the local effects of the war be-
tween .the European powers which has
already been decided is that there will
be but little entertaining at any of the
embassies. at least as long as the war
continues. and probably for many
months after. Not only have the mem
bers of the various embassies whose
countries are actually engaged in war
decided to retire from the social field.
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Continued From Fourth Page)
tofore as truly part of the army in the
managers of her aircraft. When the
strength of land and sea power is here
after made account of there will have to
be a new column set aside for figures on
the powers of the air. which are of some
what sterner stuff than the sailors ira
as If France would be to the fore in this
art.
She was first to try out submarines as
an addition to her fleet, and only a short
time ago an English lord Is quoted as
saying, Submarines and aeroplanes en-
tirely revolutionize naval warfare.
can't see any use for battleships.' A
French army commander in Africa volun-
teered the information that, thanks to his
air scouts. he really knew more about the
enemy's movements than he did about
those of his own troops. The maneuvers
Of aeroplanes in France during 1912 place
that country at the head Of any other in
point Of power in aerial warfare.
The French army is old among the ma
tions. It dates from the twelfth century.
The armies that followed kings for money
only fell back in the time of Louis XIV.
when the leader Louvois was minister Of
war. royal army was then and there
instituted, and a standing army organized
which served for more than a hundred
years as a pattern for the world. Artil-
lery, until this time, had been principally
commercial concern instead of being
born of the love of service. There was
a reorganization in 1867. under Marshal
Mel, but trained reserves. after his death,
were wanting. and. according to one his
torfan, resulted in the defeat OF the
French in 1870 by Germany.
!. 5Germany's real army dates from 1871.
according to this same authority. BEFORE
the unification of the German empire the
several states possessed distinct armies.
he states. and that federal armies. when
required. were formed from confingents.
The Prilssian army is still the most i'm
portant. the most historical and surely
the most interesting in the empire of the
NORTH" this writer adds. and later says
that the solid confederacy Of the prtncf-
pafities of Prussia, Bavaria. Saxony ana
others has lately been the leader In the
worlds swift race for naval power Sta
=. tistics reveal the startling truth that
though the worlds population has in
creased 15 per cent in the last eight years.
the amount of money used for armament
has increased 45h per cent.
Simple stubbornness Is said to b the
oldest and the d1st CHARACTERISTIC OF me
Evening star., 1914-08-16
Foolish Remedies.

xxAYoR MITCHELL Of New York
1v1 said Of foolish suggestion for win
ming Ulster over to home rule!
This remedy reminds me Of the woman
who looked up from the woman's mag
anime and said: a ,lM
John. 1t tells you here that sliced
onions scattered about the house will alb
sorb the smell of fresh paint
THAT'S right. guess.' John answered.
Decapitation. too. will cure = cold In
the head'"
Evening star., 1914-08-16

AmO00000OE ITO"
Copyright by G.. v. Buck)
are bound to meet often. however,
either on the street or at the State De-
partment on some Thursday. which Is
known as diplomatic day for Secretary
On that day Secretary Bryan sets
aside the entire afternoon for chats
with the representatives of the various
nations represented here-over forty,
in number. special room is set aside.
for the calling diplomats. that. they
may not be bothered by the newspa-
per reporters while waiting to see the
Secretary, and one after the other they
nay their respects, attired almost inva-
riably in the conventional frock coat
and tall silk hat.
Every nation involved in the present
war has its representatives here. with
one exception, Servia. For some reasons
the little nation upon which the brunt
Of the European trouble has been.
thrust, has never had a diplomatic
representative in this country. al
though many thousand Servians are
in this country, and the number has
been Increasing by leaps and bounds
Evening star., 1914-08-16

he was almost invariably on the list OF
speakers at the important dinners
given by his fellow diplomats or by
the members Of the congressional set.
Mime, Bernstorff also entertained free
ly and the German embassy, on Massa-
Of many functions in which the bril-
liant uniforms of the diplomatic corps
and of the members OF our army and
navy set. Wed with the creations from
Paris which adorned the women.
y +
Spain and Germany were looked upon
as being especially congenial in the
diplomatic set, the wives of the two am
bassadors being very intimate friends
and companions on many a shopping
trip in the stores of Washington.
Sonora Dona Alicia Ward de Riano.
whose husband represents Spain in
Washington, has also been a lavish
entertainer. and. although Spain is not
taking part in the general war. the
embassy Of that nation will be very
quiet during the coming year. as every
care will be taken to avoid situations
which might be embarrassing to the
diplomatic set.
Greetings between the various diplo-
mats themselves will be limited to
those of the utmost formaltty. in cases
where the representatives Of the bel
ligerent nations meet. Even in the
case Of Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and DR..
Dumba, friends Of years standing. .
grave, raising Of the hat VIII be the
only. sign Of recognition. as long -
the war continues. These gentlemen
Evening star., 1914-08-16

Of a busy social sea-
son in Washington have gone
glimmering as the result of the
European war, and with little