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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

TT WAS Christmas eve in Durgan's
department store, and to the hap
py children who accompanied their
parents to see the glitterlng lights and
the gorgeous Christmas toys the big
store was palace of splendor. But
it was not one to poor little Edna
Gray, the tired little cashgirl.
This Christmas eve Edna was very
sad. She had planned to give her
mother a nice Christmas present. and
to crown it all she was going to hide
the present in one Of pair of new
stockings to hang on the chair beside
her widowed and sick mothers bed.
A well dressed man and women
smiled as the little girl took pack
age of gloves to the bundle counter.
"She looks like Beatrice" whispered
the woman softly, and the man nod
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

and carried her into a beautiful living
room, and the maid vanished to fetch
cup OF hot broth.
A half hour later the LawtonS took
Edna home in a great warm motor
car.
This Christmas Edna will not be
cashgirl in n store. She is in school
now. end her future looks bright,
thanks To her friends the Lawt0nS.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

ded, with a slnil-
ing recollection of
the little daugh-
ter tucked be-
tween the sheets
at home dream
ing of S a n t a
Claus.
"PoOr C hill d.
he murmured.
And when Edna
returned w / t h
their package he
slipped some
thing crisp and
green into her
little hand.
"Merry Christ
mas I" he laughed
as they disap-
peared in the
crowd.
"Oh, t h a n k
you !" breathed
Edna as S h 9
peeked at the bill
In her thin hand.
snow / can get
mothers dressing
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14
Another Operation Avoided

Richmond Ind-"For years sick and weak from
female troubles that when going up stairs had go slowly
doctor Said he thought Should have an operation and nv friends
thought into new house My daughter
asked try Lydia Pnkham Vegetable Compound she had
taken with good results did weakness disappeared
gained in strength moved into home do all kinds garden
work. raised hundreds Of chickens and ducks cannot
enough praise Lydia Rnkhams Vegetable Compound"
M. o. JOHNSTON Route D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind.
OF course there are many serious cases that only
surgical operation will relieve We freely acknowledge
this but the above letters and many others like Them
amply prove that many operations recommended when
medicine in many cases is all that is needed.
you special advice write to Lydia e. Pnham
(conidentia Your letter will be opened
and held in strict confidence
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

"George"-and yet If she went to that
address she would not have time to
buy the things for her mother.
When she was outside the store at
the closing hour she found herself in
mist of flying snowfiakes. A friendly
policeman told her how to reach the
address she wanted.
A pretty housemaid opened the door
and cried out in alarm when a very
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

be deveoped after it had been Iaia
aside for many years as impractical
Aside from being silent and inexnar
sive, the pneumatic mortar is readily
manipulated. It is used at ranges of
from $50 to 1000 feet, and IS said
to be exceedingly accurate.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

vacant of shop
pers, and out
there she peeked
into the pocket
book. 1t w a $
era IN m e d with
n e a ly folded
bills. Inside was
q name stamped
in gold letters.
George B. Law
ton" with an ad-
dress below 1t.
Edna'S h e a + t
sank as she went
back to her work.
OF course she
must return the
pocketbook to its
owners, and she
S u s p e cite d it
might have been
the man who had
given the money
and wished her
a Merry Christ
mas - the lovely
lady with him
had called him
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14

cold and bewil-
dered little girl
fell in a heap at
her feet.
"Why, it's the
little cashgirl !"
exclaimed Mrs.
Lawton, who ha&
followed her hus-
band into the
hall.
Edna'S h Il n d
struggled INTO 4er
pocket, and she
brought out the
peck etbook. 81
guess it is yours.
What time is it,
please? VIII /
have time to get
mothers pre- s.
ents?"
Mr.. L a w t o n
picked her up in
a v,,-,
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL MEET TO
COME HERE in APRIL

The High Schools of the Seventh
Congressional District, Marietta,
Georgia, April 18th and 18th, 1918.
Your High School is invited to
send representatives.
PROGRAM
1. Exhibits from High Schools.
/. English-W Work of two pupils
from each class.
2. History-Work of two pupils
from each class.
8. Science Work of two pupils
from each subject.
4. Foreign Languages-Work of
two pupils from each class.
5. Comm ercial Studies-Work of
two pupils from each subject.
6. Exhibits in Manual Training,
Domestic Science, Drawing, Writing,
Mathematics, or other subjects of
general interest will be welcomed.
Awards of certificates will be made
to schools having the best exhibits.
III. ESSAY Contest.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14
Many of the mortars employed to-

day on the allied fronts are the COM
pressed-air type, using puff of air
or gas instead of powder to throw the
shell into German trenches.
Present-day trench warfare has
caused the pneumatic cannon idea to
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14
GOO ManT
Operations
The Right Medicine in Many Cases
Does Better than the Surgeons
Knife. Tribute to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.


Des Moines, Iowa.-"My husband says I would
have been in my grave today had it not been for
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound I SUI
said could not live one year without an operation
My husband objected to the operation and had me
try Lydia E. Pmkham's Vegetable Compound.
soon commenced to get better and am now well
and able to do my own houseWork. / can recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound to
any woman as a wonderful health restorer."-Mrs.
BLANCHE JEFFERSON 03 Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-12-14
HI. Spelling Contest.

Friday, April IL, 1900 NJ.
Two representatives, one boy and
one girl. from each school, Oral spell
ling will be used only to break tie.
Textbook, Eldrige's business Spell
Ter. One hundred words, foreign
words and proper names to be omit
ted.
Evening star., 1917-10-03

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Evening star., 1917-10-03
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

gEYoRE BUYING or selling, us for results
Employment agency. est. Il yrs. rent. $50. s175
Cigar, con- etc. stores. S22'. $3.50. $3.50 4 $500
Il houses. NV; 12-r. & b.. bars at 1919 & $3.50
Delicatessen. etc; no opposition: snap at.s1 100
Grocery, cor, ne; sales 81 700 wk.: only 81 900
Lunchrooms, NV. at $500. 81 200 and. 81 800
Gen. mdse. stores In Md & Va. s., 300 & s.. 600
Drug store. cor, NV: want offer; asking So. 600
Care. taxi bus; cars; cheap rent; lease s. 900
Garage, etc, Va: 50. 30 Grocery. n w.. SO 600
Above places bargains; exclusively offered.
NEW YORK BUSINESS BROKERS, 1423 F.
Evening star., 1917-10-03
PERSONAL.

1T IS MORE ESSENTIAL. NOW TO LOOK
out for the dollars that are liable to get away
from you IN selling meas worn suits. shoes.
etc, and they sure viii unless you are up to
the minute and sell We call if you
phone u.s. ITSTHS OLD STAND. 619 d.
CLARA II. CNNINGHAM. ENPIRT FURRIER.
Fur coats. mufs nnd stoies rHmodeied into
latest styles. Furs repaired. 101i st. N
Fancy NUTS made. Phone Main laIl.
TURN YOUR CLOTHES INTO CASH WE
paw YOU a fancy price for mems. wumens
garments WASHINGTON CLOTHING EN-
CHANGE. 6ss D st. NJ 1878 drop postal.
MASSAGE = At YOUR HOME. TRAINED
nurse lcolosedl. Phone North 5l1s-J.
DR.. Evans, 1347 L NV. Fr. 157.
Sufferers from stomach and nerve troubles will
never regret trying my drugless treatment.
1t produces wonderful results. Relief guaranteed.
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DUPLICATE KEYS.
few minutes; csc. TURNER X CLARK, Elec-
triciaIs and LocksmitEs, 1907 II NV. Main
1655.
MRS. R. MELMICovE ANNOUNCES HER RE
tiIrn 20 business. 512 Center market. after pur-
chasing stock OF imported laces and
sweaters for the coming season.
Zancigs-Palinist and Astrologer
Worid-renowned PSYCHIC ana SEER.
Special Reading. soc and Si-o0.
eu4 18th st. NV. tahove Eye).
Opposite Franklin Park.
Evening star., 1917-10-03

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Evening star., 1917-10-03

BUsINESs-statio tionery, tobaccos, ETC.: in town
OF zoo, nearby virginia; cheap for quick sale.
Address Box 123-T. Star office.
one in the northeast: fnIi line Of fixtures: at a
sacrifice. owing TO bad health. Don't call
write unless you mean business: open evenings
until 10 o'clock. 4. T.. Yowell. 1l2 II ne.
EXPERIENCED MAN, 80 years old. now con-
dncting partnership basis of the largest
real estate Offices in Washington. account of
satisfactory connection desires TO associate
with man Of capital TO conduct real estate
business in Washington partnership
proft-sharine basis; have thorough knowledge
trtct bar, notary public and can make money for
coacenial associate. II interested will arrange
Interview. Address Box 129-k. star office. 4.
FOR RENT.
A splendid business opportunity. Suitable for
1unchroom other business. Pennsylvania
near War. State and Navy and other de-
partrnents 2.1o0 ft. OF floor space on FIRST floor
Second. third and fourth floors contain Is rooms.
All rooms above first floor rented at good
prices. Large cellar and good heating plant.
Win sell furniture and present fixtures and
equipment TO lessee. Privilege TO lessee TO make
necessary changes. Rent for a term of five t5)
years. $50 per month
GEO. VI. LINKINs, 1714 Pa. ave.
GEN. MERCHANDISE STORE: nearby suburbs;
selling at inventory on account Of owner retir-
business that will make you independently
rich ir few years; act quick. this place is
going TO be sold. 1eo6 s.w., after pm.
HOTEL. for sac in prosperous commercial Florida
town near the gulf, large tourist business.
Address Box 2o4-R. Star Office
HOTEL. for sale in prosperous commercial Florida
town the Gulf: a large tourist business
Address Box co4-R. Star office.
LARGE RoOMING HOUSE IS rooms $50 in
cone $3.50 cash. 937 II NV. 4.
MNcHRooN. at end of Takona Park car line;
opposition. good paying stand; stay one
Week before sale is made. Apply 6916 4th NV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
EXPLOSIVE IS FOUND
 IN TENDER OF ENGINE
Fireman on I. c. Passenger LOcomo- tive Makes Discovery Just in Time
 to Prevent Damage

Jackson, Miss, December 14-A 10- pound can of nitrate powder was discov- cred in the tender of the engine on pas senger train No 1, southbound limited, of the Illinois Central railroad, just as the negro fireman was about to toss the can into the firebox of the locomotive while the train was standing on the tracks at the station here early today
 The negro fireman was shovelling coal into the engine when he discovered the can of powder, which was blackened and battered so that in the dim light in the tender 1t resembled lump of coal The fireman had the can on his shovel and had turned to toss it into the fire- box when he noticed it's peculiar shape and paused to examine the contents of his shovel.
 The fireman called other trainmen and an investigation revealed the can con- tained powder. It was turned over to the authorities here and an investigation was begun by the railroad, state and federal authorities.
 The train, 1t was stated, had changed engines at Canton, Mss, en route to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
WILSON ID GIVE OUT RAIL PLAN MONDAY, II IS NOW THOUGHT
Lane, Brandeis, Hughes or McAd0O Are Mentioned as Possible Federal
 Administrators

Washington, December 14-Without any reasons for it apparent on the surface, the impression grew today that Presi- dent Wilson will settle the question of how the government is to deal with the railroad problem about Monday.
 The President Is still deliberating over the various proposals that have been put before him-the government or suspen- sion of anti-pooling laws, alternatives of the interstate commerce commission, the plan for naming a federal admins trator to direct operations by the pres ent railroad homogeneous, and the con- fident assertion of the railroad war board that the lines can handle the sit uation themselves with certain changes fin government policy.
 In considering the appointment of a federal administrator or director, 1t is understood the President is occupied chiefly with the question of who the man should be. Several names have already been discussed at the capitol and in railroad circles, without, how ever, any indication that the President actually is preparing to select one of them. First on the list has been Sec retary Lane, whose knowledge of rail- road questions is well known, because of his service on the interstate com merce commission. Associate Justice Brandeis of the supreme court has been mentioned and the visit of former Jus tice Charles E. Hughes to the White House a few days ago added him to the group Today the name of Secretary McAdoo was brought out, and the Pres ident was said to be weighing the ques- ton whether the head of the treasury department could be spared from the tremendous task of handling the nations war financing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
DEFENSE IN TRIAL
 0F TRAINED NURSE
 SPRINGS SURPRISE

Dedham, Mass, December 14.-Positve Identification by a witness for the de- fense of Harold Jackson, salesman en- ployed by George H. Reyes, as the pur- chaser of the revolver with which Mrs Pauline A. Reyes, the latter's wife, was killed, was an unexpected development today of the trial of Miss Harriet A. Varney, on the murder charge. A prose- cution witness who could not positively identify Miss varney had previously ex- pressed the belief that she was the wofn. an who bought similar revolver from him at Providence, R. l., in March, 1916 According to today's Identification of the revolver by its number, it was sold in this city April 4, 1916.
 The new development, which counsel said was but recently discovered, closed the evidence for the defense Rebuttal by the prosecution occupied the last hours of the session, and the prospects tonight were that arguments would be begun by noon tomorrow. District At torney Katzmann said he intended to produce handwriting expert to refute expert testimony for the defense, while Miss Varney's attorneys said they did not expect to offer any evidence in re. buttal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
BLAMES HOOVER FOR SUGAR
 SHORTAGE IN EAST

Washington, Decemb CT 4.-Blame for the sugar shortage in the east was charged to the food administrators president of the Federal Sugar Refining company. testfying today before the Senate investigating committee. He as- serted that raw sugar from Cuba was passing through New York for Canada, where refiners are permitted to pay high CT prices.
 Mir Spreckles. who said his refinery was closed because of lack of supplies, also charged that Earl A. Babst, presi- dent of the American Sugar Refining company, and George M. Rolph, general manager of the California Hawaiian Sugar Refining company, in their posi- tions as agents of the food administra- tion, had been unduly active in getting raw supplies for the American company. MT. Babst is chairman of the interna- tional sugar committee, created by the administration, which fixed the price to be paid for raw sugar coming from outside the United States or its terri- tories at S6.90 a hundred. MT. Rolph is head of the food administration's sugar division and a member of the interna. tional committee.
 When his supply was getting low in October, Mir. Spreckles testified, he asked Food Administrator Hoover that he be allowed to pay more than $6. 90 for Cuban sugar He put in evidence a letter in which MT. Hoover declined, saying spec ulators were holding the sugar in Cuba for higher prices and that the American standard price would be maintained.
 Under questioning by Senator Jones of New Mexico the witness said he under stood ahat about half of the 70,0OO tons available in Cuba when he wrote the letter had been shipped to other coun- tries and that the balance either had ar rived in the United States or was en route. When asked if he did not con- slider 1t good business to allow the 35,0O0 tons to go elsewhere If the Cuban dealers could be convinced that this country would maintain it's position, MT. Spreckles replied that the sugar would have served the public when the shortage was acute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
TRIAL IF MEANS
 WILL CONTINUE
 ANOTHER DAY

Concord, N. C., December 14-There trial of Gaston B. Means for the mur- der of Mrs. Maude A. King being com pleted tomorrow that counsel asked the court whether verdict returned by the jury on Sunday would be legal. Su- perior Judge Cline ruled that it would, and the general belief was that Satur- days session would be prolonged into the night in the hope of concluding the trial without having to adjourn court until Monday.
 Three lawyers addressed the jury to- day and a fourth was in the midst of his argument when court adjourned. After his address is concluded tomorrow the final argument for the state will be made. Then will come arguments on instructions to the jury, and Judge Cline's charge to the jury and review of the evidence.
 Lawyers were certain tonight the case could not get to the jury before late tomorrow and probably not until some time during the night. Judge Cline was determined to have the case finished Saturday night, even if the jury had to be held until after midnight The jurors yesterday indicated to the court they were rather weary and today they were given rest periods between arguments of counsel
 Assistant District Attorney Dooling of New York; speaking for the state today, insisted that the prosecution had proved motive for the death of Mrs. King in its disclosure of the financial operations of Means with the woman's money. The defendant, he said, had dissipated large portion of Mrs. Kings fortune feared exposure, carefully laid plans to take her life in order to prevent an ac- counting and coolly executed the plot.
 Frank Armfield and L. T. Hartzell of Concord and E. T. Cansler of Charlotte, arguing for the defense said that the state had failed to make out a case. It had failed to prove, they said, that Mrs Kings death was not accidental, and had been unable to establish a mo- tive. Mir. Cansler, who was speaking when court adjourned, said the state had not dealt fairly with Means and that it actually had concealed the truth from the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
DESTRUCTION OF BRIDGE ON WARRIOR
 ORDERED. DELAYED
War Department Does Not Desire Production of the Maxine Coal Mines Cur
 tailed Now
By HUGH w. RoBERTs

Washington, December 14.-(Spe- cia.)-The Southern railway bridge spanning the Warrior river near Max inc mines will not be destroyed to- morrow as contemplated. The Secre- tary of War recommended to the At torney General today postponement until March 1 of the order instruct ing the Southern to remove obstruc- tions to traffic. The Attorney General, acting fayorably on the recommenda- tion, so notified Robert N. Bell, district attorney for northern Alabama
 Postponement of the effect of the order resulted from representation by Senator Bankhead that the removal of the bridge would force the Maxine mine of the Pratt company, producing 250 tons of coal per day, to cease oper- ations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
American Mission Arrives in France to Study the
 Food Situation There

Paris. December 14.-An American mis- in France preparatory to start ing on lecture tours in the United States in connection with the food con- servation movement, has arrived in Paris. It is composed of Roscoe Mitch ell of Buffalo, J. T. Lord of New York, Edward Trefz of Chicago, the Rev. Julius Lincoln of Jamestown, N. r., Daniel A. Reed of Flint Mich. and Bainbridge Colby of New York, who was a member of the American mission to the inter-allied conference. The mem bers of the mission already have con- ferred with representatives of the French government. They expect to re- main here three weeks and will visit American troops in training before re- turning to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-15
UNOSPEC WINS IN
 SECOND SERIES OF
 FIELD TRIAL DERBY

Hayneville, December 14-The second series of the derby in the Continental Field Trials was run off today, result ing in Unospec winning handily, with Guynella second and Conscript third. There was little to chose from in the first two winners, Unospec showing a trifle more range and speed than his nearest competitor.
 The braces were: Kuynella, handled by Fisher. and Conscript, handled by Babcock; Seaport Prince, handled by Elliott, and Unospec, handled by Guide, and Prince Sharper Abye, handled by Jones.
 The subscription stake, the principal event of the day, was run by three braces Adam G., handled by Gilchrist. with two beyies and one single with Frank Den, handled by Colvin, with two bevies and one single; second brace, Gunner, handled by Babcock, four bevies and three singles, with Randy Kid, handled by Harris with three bevies: third brace, Little Boy Blue, handled by Guide, and Rowana, handled by Gii- christ, with three beyies.
 Entries for tomorrow's race: Billy E., with Commanche Rep Gertrude M, with Mary Montrose; Clansman, with Royal Flush; Carmitche Prince, with DeSota Frank.