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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. nil PAY, DECEMBER 30. Custom Qualities All the style of genuine custom-made shoes is in Regals—built in by the most ex pert workmanship. A . true, made-to-order fitting, too-Regal quarter sizes take care of that. Make sure your new shoes are Regals. You'll get a euarantee of quality with them— before y q u buy—in the Regal Speci fications tag. SEND for Style Book Mail Orders Promptly. Peg, $4.00 One of our finest pro ductions In a shiny leather high shoe. High slope-toe, spade-exten sion sole and Myttary heel. Mode of Chrome- tanned Patent Calf. Ml SInI^W5fP»ll^ 6 WHITEHALL STREET. GUYT M’LENDON. JR.. DIES IN HOSPITAL Coneniued from Pago One. etny. at College Park, where he wo* a pupil until he became 111. A sad feature Is the fact that Mr. and .Mrs. McLendon are both 111, and the l iss of their only child ha* completely prostrated them. The body was removed to the execu tive mansion at the request of Governor Hoke Smith, and wilt remain there un til 8 o'clock Friday night, when It will he sent to Athens, over the Seaboard Air Line. The funeral and Interment u lll take place In Athens on Saturday morning. Resolutions Passed by Commission. When news of the death of Quyton McLendon, only aon of Chairman S. G. McLendon, reached the capitol, Vice i 'halrman George HUlyer called a spe cial meeting, and, upon the motion uf Commissioner Hlllyer, passed the following resolutions: , Whereas. The announcement of the death of the son of Chairman McLen don has reached, this commission; and, Whereas, It Is the deetre of each member of the board to extend his heartfelt sympathy to the. father and mother of the child and to othera of Ills loved one*; be it, therefore, Resolved, "That the members of the railroad commission learn with un- -peakablQ regret of-the great affllttlon 'that has fallen upon the father and mother and family of the deceaeed, and each and all of them trust that their faith and love In our all-wise and mer ciful God will give them light through this darkness, and will be sufficient to lead them through these deep waters, and to dry from the cheeks the spray from the billows of sorrow as they sweep over the souls of thoee that are left behind. Resolved, further. That these reeo- lutiont be spread upon the minutes of i he commission and a copy thereof bo transmitted by the eecretary to the family. The office of the commission will now close and remain so until Monday morning, II. W. HILL. O. B. STEVENS. FULLER E. CALLAWAY. GEORGE HILLYER. SANTA CLAUS CLAD IN BLMERALLS Expressmen Are Working Overtime to Deliver Xmas Gifts. LEMAIRE OPERA GLASSES Are recognised the world over as the best gloss made. We have Just re ceived the largest Importation order ever shipped to Atlanta. There Is noth. Ing moro appropriate for a Xmas gift. Make your eelectlon now and have them laid aside while our stock Is com plete. Walter Ballard Optical Co.. 75 Peachtree street. SUIT TO OUST BIG OIL TRUST St. Paul, Mfnn. t D*c. 20.—Suit was i-egun by Attorney General Young to day to oust ‘ the Standard Oil Com pany of Indiana from the state, on the Rround of discrimination. It is alleged that because of competition in Mlnne- h polls and St! Paul, oil is sold by the Standard at a lower fculoe in those • itles than in sections of the state where the company has no rivals. As busy a scene as may be witnessed any* where these dsys is the working of the ex* press office at She Terminal Station, where the Southern Express Company playn Santa Claua at long distance for hundreds of At lantans and hundreds of their friends out side the city, sending out gifts by the car load on each train, only to bare carloads more come pouring back. a big public building If allowed to accumu late for a day or two. But they are not allowed to accumulate, and tbat'a the nib. Day and night a largely Increased force of drivers, clerks, porters, messengers and laborers of all kinda la kept room In the basement of the tion. The men must work like fighting fire to keep the floor clean and see to H that each Christmas gift reaches Ita proper des tination. ‘•We hi been here," snld H. M. Siultn, the Atlanta agent, “and It doea not look as though wo will have any trouble this year. Of course tbsre are delays due to late trains and miss ed connections and people should semi their gifts early, but as far as ws are concerned we keen the floor clean." The Christmas rush Is just well begun. Already the force In the express office has been Increased 10 per cent and more raer will be added Saturday, Sunday and Mon day. The wagona have been Increased about 60 per cant and will be doubled heforc the rush is over. OF of Thorough Overhauling System May End Soft Snaps. Waahlngton, Dei. 20.—Interesting de- velopments regarding the navy depart ment are scheduled in congress after the holidays. Amcmg some of the mem bers of the naval affairs committee there is talk of airing the extrava gances and deficiencies of the depart ment, and even of making an urgent ef fort' to accomplish a thorough over hauling. The members aie Impressed with the utter absence of anything businesslike In the handling of navy affairs, and are convinced that useless and Inde fensible extravagance prevails, not alone as to the n$ivy yards, but as to the management ■ of a great many things under the department's control. A thorough overhauling of the sys tem now in force would, undoubtedly, result In shipping - to sea many of ficers who enjoy easy berths on shore, mainly In Washington. In the way of any real reform In this line, the social “pull" of the high navy officers and their families would stand, and thli Is a factor which will have to be reckoned with. PERSIAN SHAH’S THRONE SHAKY; TROOPS DEFIED Teheran, Persia, Dec. 20.—The con stitutionalists are vociferously demand Ing the shah’s abdication today. The people are again in possession of barri cades and defy the troops. When the assembly reconvenes tomorrow, there Is a strong probability that a formal demand will be made on the ruler to guarantee the observance of the constl tutlon or quit the throne. LOEB YEARNS FOR POLITICAL HONORS Hand some New Holidav F ay rurs Waahlngton, Dec. 20.—William Loeb, Jr., private eecretary to the president. Is anxious to become an active factor In politic,. According to rumor, he may become Secretary Tali’, manager, If Secretary Taft decides to dispense with the services of Arthur Vorys, of Columbus. New York politicians In Waahlngton say that It haa been fixed up for Mr. Loeb to repreaent the president's home district as a delegate to the Republi can national convention. NEW DUCK MILLS HARD AT WORK TMI tloo of the sticker, which reads: “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL OIIKISTMAS. This Is to eoconrare people to send their S fts early and avoid delay.-* If the label’s Itructlon Is obeyed the sender may believe that hla or her present will be opened at the proper time. GERMAN SCANDAL AIRED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Berlin, Dec. 20.—On the resumption today of the trial of Maximilian Har den, on a charge of libeling Count Kuno Von Moltke, In the columns of Tlie Zukunft, the elate prosecutor de manded the exclusion of the public and the newspaper representatives, on the ground that publicity would en danger public morals. The court granted hte request In spite of the objection of Harden’s lawyers. The National Duck mills, at Simpson and 'Lambert-sts., le now hard at work fllllng orders, and Its activity Is In marked contrast to the reports of busi ness stagnation which have been so frequent. The mills recently pur chased the plant’ of a carpet and rue works and formed a company with 1500,000 capital stock and headed by George P. Howard. The new mllle added about 60 per cent to the former equipment, and at once began the manufacture of duck In various widths. The factory has now about 100 employees actively at work. Superb variety, unquestionable Quality, bonest values, scrupulous ly exact statement. These are the cardinal virtues of the C.-J.-DuB. Fur Department. We have a very impressive gathering of handsome new Sets and Separate Pieces, bought a fortnight ago at an unusual ad vantage. Actually the cost of the raw skins was the buying price of the finished product. Naturally, then, you come in for a distinct and remarkable saving. You 11 find here: Japanese and Labrador Mink Sets, 1 $35 to $60 Fine Eastern and Canadian Mink Sets, $50 to $175' Black Lynx Sets, > $29.50 to $88.50 Blue Ly nx Sets, $33.50 to $50 Fox Sets with large shawl and handsome pillow Muffs, $25.00 A special line Sets m Sable CHURCH ISSUES BAZAAR BULLETIN A novel way o( advertising a bazar now being held by the Universalis! church, of which Rev. Dl>. Everett Dean Ellenwood Is pastor, has been adopted by the members of the church having the baser In charge. A neat magazine entitled The Bazar Bulletin has been Issued, with plenty of Inter, eating reading matter and advertise ments. The bazar Is being held at 12 East Hunter-sl. A feature of the bazar Is 1 the an nouncement In the bulletin that there are no raffles, lottery schemes or any pestering or urging visitors to buy. CLUB OFFICIAL SHORT $20,000 Toronto, Canada, Dec. 20.—Captain Ilarbottle, eecretary of the Toronto Club and Toronto Rifle Club, Is a de faulter to the extent of 520,000. The defaulter used to pay one Institution funds with those of the other, and stave oir creditors from time to time. Ten days ago he was seen at the New Orleans race track. New Hampehire Tried Out. ckland, Maine, Dec. 20.—The trials e new battle ship New Hampshire here yesterday were satisfactory tn every way, according to the builders. The official figures were not ma<|e pub lic, but It Is known that her beet time A PLEASANT SMOKER EEM Medicated Cigarettes—Cigar and 1 over the mile measured course wa* Drug Stores 5c. 118.76 knots. of popular price Squirrel, Brook Mink, Gray Squirrel, Natu ral Opossum, $8.95 to $25.00 Separate Fox Muffs, wbicb bave been selling at $15, we’ve marked at $10, Muffs, natural $7.50 and $10. Tbe se are un usually worthy values, first- class in every particular of quality, style and finish. and and sable, at Squirrel are NEW MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S FUR SETS In this group there’s no trash; be assured of that in tbe begin ning. It is a collection of furs as attractively pretty and pleasing as you ever saw, and they dependable ickpieces an Siberian Squirrel, Brook Mink, Labrador Mink, Natural Opos sum, Angora, Krimmer and fan cy combinations of white and gray fur, $2.50 to $12.50 Set one every There are nec quality, d muffs in. Chamberlm-Jolmson-DuBose Company XMAS SUGGESTIONS AT BARNES’ POSITIVELY LOWER THAN ELSEWHERE. Morris Chairs Arm Rockers Ladies* Desks Leather Rockers Music Cabinets Shaving Stands Buffets Pedestals GOODS BOUGHT HERE WILL BE PROMPTLY DELIVERED WHEN DESIRED. Dressing Tables Child’s Desks Sideboards Pictures Child’s Rockers Davenports ' Rugs, Art Squares Chiffoniers OSCAR BARNES & CO. 18 E. HUNTER ST. Both Phones 1368. WIFE CAUSED HIM TO STEAL; SHORT $3,600 Indianapolis, Ind.. Dec. 20.—Charles Burmelz, a book seller at the Hotel English, when arrested on a charge of being short tn hie accounts, confess ed today that he had falsified accounts and used the hotel’s money. His short age le eald to be about 55,500. He declares that he first began to take the money that his wife might have the things she desired. He has since been divorced. Railroad Men Her*. 1 1. S. B. Thompson, assistant to the president of the Southern railway, and J. M. Culp, vice president of that road, arrived In Atlanta Thursday afternoon nnd left the same night for Birming ham on business for the road. Mr. Thompson went to Norfolk to see Ad miral Evans’ fleet begin Its journey to the Pacific and • afterwards went to Washington for a consultation with President Finley. Seaboard .Official. T. F. Whlttelsey, general manager of the Seaboard Air Line railway, arrived In Atlanta Friday morning and apent several hours here on business. Hie private car wa* attached to the regular Seaboard train leaving at 11:60 o’clock for Norfolk. Becomes American, Robert Walker covered the tie* with his mother country Friday morning, when he declared Ms Intention of be coming an American citizen. /The prince and potentate In particular whom he renounces is Edward VH. king of Great Britain end emperor of Indio. He has been In this country DECATUR MASONS ELECT OFFICERS The Mesons of Pythagoras Lodge No. 4L Free sod Accepted Masons, St Decstar, fit., held their annual election on Thursday evening with tbe following reanlt: C. M. Candler, W. M.; John (iota. 8. W.; C. D. McKinney, J. W.: Lanrtnc# Everhart, secretary: II. H. Howland, treasurer; B. K. Jones, lyler: Her. J. G. I’sttoo, chsplstn. Tbe following officers were appointed lo places named: _ „ . A. W. Hlplry, 8. D.; T. O. Cunningham, J I).: V. Cr.non. 8. 8., and L. 8. Smith, J. 8. Pylhagoraa l/atge Is one of tbe moat nourishing Maaonlc lodge* In the state, as well Bs one of the oldest, having been Insti tuted In 1144. It his Just erected s llO.ofl building on tbe conrt house eqnsre In De catur. which will be handsomely furnished with the proceeds of the successful Maaonlc fair. Judge Brand Goes South. Judge C. H. Brand, ’of Athens, to gether with hi* wife and three chil dren, passed through Atlanta Thurs day afternoon on their way lo Florida lo spend several weeks amid palms and flowers. Judge Brand Is one of the best known jurists In the Mate, and haa made an excellent record on the bench. Receiver Appointed. Washington, Dec. 20.—H. D. Currier ha* been appointed receiver of the Jew. elere’ National Bank of North Attel- boro, Maas., by the comptroller of the currency. 8kating Christmas Week. Christmas skating will be enjoyed at the St. Nicholas rink at Ponce DeLeon on Saturday afternoon and on every morning and afternoon of next weelg to permit this amusement during the since 1505 and lives at Conyeri. where holidays. There will b« bo skating at he la employed aa a atonecutttr. light. CITY POLICE JU8TICE RESIGN8 UNDER FIRE, Bristol, Va., Dec. 20.—Jere Bunting haa tendered his resignation as presi dent of the city council of Bristol, Va, and also as police magistrate. This was done by agreement of council and accepted as an alternative as a result of a complaint against him that he had accepted and used free Iranapor- tatlon from the Brtitot Belt Line rail road. Disabled Steamer In Tow. Queenstown, Ireland, Dec. 20.—Disa bled and In tow of the steamship Wil liam Clift the Leyland liner Cambrian was sighted by the Cunarder Lusitania. A heavy gale was blowing, adding to the dimcultle* of rescue. The Cam brian left London December 7 for Phil adelphia. FIREARMS AND JEWELRY STOLEN BY BURGLARS, Special to Tbe Georgian. Douglaavllle, Ga., Dec. 20.—The Dor- sett Drug ' Company was burglarized here Wednesday night and a small quantity of firearms with small amount of Jewelry were taken. An entrance woe effected by breaking the large plate glass window on Broad street anil thus fzr no trace has been found that would lead to the Identity of the mis creants. No Agreement Reached. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 20.—No agreement between the miners and operators for a joint convention to con sider the wsge scale has been reached at the conference of the central com petitive district, composed of Indiana. HORSE GUARD PAYS HONOR TO WILSON Captain W. T. B. Wilson, command ing the Governor’s Horse Guard, was takeii completely by surprise when he waa presented with a handsome paber by the members of hla command Thursday night at a banquet at th* Piedmont hotel. So complete was the surprise It woo with difficulty that Cap tain Wilson found words to express hi* feelings. , The presentation speech was mad* by Sam .Sheer, who, In well chosen words, told Captain Wilson'of the re gard and esteem In which he was held by the members of hts troop. Around the board were gathered fifty or more members of the guard and the multi dining room rang with applause when the glittering memento passed into the possession of the commander. Major Dozier, squadron commander and former commander ofathe troop, was presented with a mammoth pie In memory of an Incident In the sixties. Sidney Ormond, of The Constitution staff. In a few well chosen words, spoke a representative of the Atlanta press. He was followed by Adjutant General Scott, Inspector General Obear tind Lieutenant Armlnlus Wright, on* of the crack shots of the command. Wireless 'Phone Rights Sold. London, Dec. 20.—According to a fco- penhasen correspondent, the German ministry of war fins bought the rights of Poulon’s wireless telephone, which has Just been successfully established between Copenhagen and Berlin. FIREWORKS—Farlinger, session 'here! and i ' eon,y,yaB,t - now ln 80 and 32 N. Broad. i