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THE ATLANTA GEORGE RAILROADS SAY SECT MOSELY JOGGLED FACTS Washington, Dec. 20.—Charging that he has misstated the (acts about rail road accidents, that he has juggled sta tistics In order to make them show that railroad travel Is much more danger' ous In this country than abroad, and that he is a special pleader for the la bor unions and against the railroads, Western roads have opened a war upon Secretary Edward A. Mosely of the In terstate commerce commission. It is charged that Mr. Mosely has been unduly active and unfair In Ills advocacy of the pending "hours of service" legislation, which proposes to limit to sixteen hours the continuous employment of railroad men. This Is the bill which Senator I-ft Toilette has been pressing In the upper chamber and on which It has been agreed to vote January 12. The railroads are unllm- tiering their guns for a big light on It. and will attempt to secure adoption of amendments that friends of the meas ure believe would make It Ineffective. DR, CARNES'ACCIDENT WAS PECULIAR ONE Dr. William Carnes was the victim of n peculiar accident Thursday, which may necessitate his staying in bed for several days, nursing wounds. At the entrance to the home of Dr. K. If. Hall, on Capitol avenue, Thurs day morning. Dr. Carnes slipped on a piece of tin that had been tacked to the floor to cover a hole and fell to the floor. He was unconscious when Dr. Hall reached him. It was found that the ligaments of the left leg about the knee were torn, and that one of the small hones had been broken. Dr. Carnes Is confined to his room at his home, ut 140 Capitol avenue. NO WAY TO DI8P08E OF &URPLU8 WHI8KY. ttpeHul t« The Georgian. Buena Vista, Ga., Dec. 21.—'The Buena Vista dispensary commission Is con fronted with a peculiar situation as how It shall dispose of a portion of tho whisky on hand when the dispensary was closed out. On December 8, the town and county, having been jointly operating a dls pensary for the sale of whisky, wen voted dry. according to the terms of the Buchanan bill. The commissioners then proceeded to close out the stock on hand, but with all diligence used they had about $360 worth of liquors left. MARKED PROQRE88 IN DEVELOPMENT. Hpcclnl to The fGeorgian. Columbus, Ga., Dec. 21.—The Geor gia and Alabama Industrial Index says In Its regular weekly Issue: “Keen the near approach of the hol iday seuson causes no appreciable dim inution of evidences of Industrial and construction progress in Georgia nnd Alabama, as shown by advance re port# to The Index for the past seven days. A $2,000,000 Iron and coal prop erties deal has been consummated Iv the Birmingham district and will be followed by more extensive develop ment. Financial arrangements have been perfected for the building of u railway line between Valdosta, Ga., and Vfdalla, Ga. A street railway line Is In prospect for Brunswick, Ga. A cotton mill plant at Jacksonville. Ala., will be enlarged by the addition of a $600,000 mill. A plant will be established In Atlanta. Ga., for-the manufacture of gas and electric light fixtures and equipment. A large furnace at Rising Fawn. Ga., will be remodeled. An !c plant at Gadsden. Ala., nnd un oil mill at Demopolls will be doubled In slse. A company has been organized at Al bany, Ga., to operate a line of steam- boats on Flint liver. Three sawmill plants and a turpentine plant are re ported." MAY BUILD HOSPITAL WORTH HALF MILLION 8pecia! to The Georgian. Charlotte, N. C„ Dec. 21.—A half- million-dollar hospital, to be the finest In the Mouth, with the possible exceo tlon of New Orleans, will probably be built at Durham, N. C., soon. George W. Watts, a noted philan throplst of Durham, who some years ago gave the Watts hospital to the city • »f Durham, is snld to be considering the matter, nnd in nil probability make the gift at an early date. SHOT SON-IN-LAW WHILE WERE DRINKING. Special to The Georgian. Charlotte, X. C., Dec. 21.—A special from Gastonia brings information of a homicide there In which liquor seems to have been at the root of the trouble. L. D. Cudd was shot by his father ln-law, J. B. McOnthy, while both the men were indulging in drink. The trouble occurred at the Avon Cotton Mill. MISSISSIPPI BANKS CLOSING PROSPEROUS YEAR, kpeGnl to The Beorglsii. Jackson. Allas.. Dec. 21,—The three hundred banking institutions of the state are closing a very prosperous year. The average dividend that will be given to their stockholders on thi first of the year will be about 8 per rent, though In some Instances tho «llv Idends of the larger city banks wl run to twelve and fifteen per cent. WILL BE RELEASED FROM HOME DEBT. Special to The Gcoigia*. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 21.—A bill Is to be presented to the next legislature to relieve the First National Bank of Montgomery for amount of a note signed by W. D. Jelks, J. Al. F&lkner, C. !„ Ruth. W. D. Prescott, L. B. Stone, H. T. Fraser, A. C. Danner, W. A. Handley, Samuel Blackwell. A. Y. til oxer, members of the board of con trol of the old soldiers’ home, to the rum of $2,769.82 and an additional small amount for Interest. This amount was norrowed to meet expense* «>f maintenance, In-In* in excess of the ap propriation. for such purpose to said HERE IT IS ALL Pocket Knives 5c to $5.00 1 Santa’s In His Glory When He Gets | Guns of Reputation Remington No. 1 hammer gun $20.00 Remington K hammerleas gun $23.50 Remington RED hammerleaa gun $31.50 Remington 1 automatic gun ...$30.00 Remington 2 automatic gun $37.50 Parker, V hammerleaa $37.50 Parker, P-H hammerleaa $48.75 Fox So. A, hammerleaa $37.50 Ithaca F, hammerleaa $21.50 Ithaca 1, hammerleaa $27.50 Ithaca 2. hammerleaa A $45.00 Wlncheater take down $18.44 Wlncheater solid frame $18.50 Winchester riot $18.00 Sauer hammerleaa $65.00 Stevens No. 325, hammerleaa $20.00 1890 Winchester repeater, 16-shot, 22 cal...$10.28 1892 Wlncheater automatic, 32, 38 or 44....$12.50 1903 Winchester automatic, 22-cal. 8 $16.04 1906 Winchester repeater, 22-shot $8.50 1902 Wlncheater, single shot $3.50 1903 Winchester, single shot, thumb trig...$3.00 1904 Winchester, single ahot, extra heavy.. .$4.75 For the Masses to Pick From. Guaranteed Rogers' triple-plate silver— Knives, and forks, per set Teaspoons, per set Tablespoons, per set 5 O'Clock Teas—Brass, copper or nlcke Community Sliver—-Orange Spoons, go per set, only Bouillon, per set Individual Bolld forks, set Cold meat forks, set Salad forks, set Berry Spoons, set Berry Spoons, pearl handle, set Pickle forks, set ...$3.00 75c ...$1.76 $2.50 . .$12.00 lined, ...$3.00 ...$4.00 .'..$4.00 .. .$1.25 ...$1.60 .. .$2.25 .. .$3.00 75c What to Give a New Housekeeper - 2.50 . 2.H , Rosette Irons Heart Shaped Waffle Irons Turkey Roaster, 75c to.... Universal Food Chopper Universal Bread Maker... Japanese Clothes Basket Blssell's Carpet Sweeper Cold Handle Iron Majestic Clothes Wringer Majestic Washing Machine A few things that are very useful and n economical. . W If He Plays Golf Get a Muslim Xiblie A Driving Iron An Aluminum deck 1 ... $2.00 Wo also have anything in Brnssies, Drivers, (.'leeks, Mid Irons, Mnshies, Putters, etc. Caddy Mugs, $2.00 to Golf Jackets, $5.00, $6.00 nnd Sweaters, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00, $6.00 Golf Gloves, pair, $1,50 nnd ...' ... -10.00 .... 7.00 .... 7.00 ....$2.00 Tees Bulls of every kind, dozen $4.50 to .... 7.60 Clubs reshnped nnd repnired. For The Boy Single Barrel Shot Guns $4.00 and up 22 Rifle. $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 Air Rifle, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and 2.00 Boys’ Double Guns, 44-cal. and 20-gauge, just received. Boxing Gloves, set $1.50. $2.75, $3.50 and 5.00 Striking Bags, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00 and 5.00 Flash Lights, worth $2.00, for $1.00; the $1.00 kind, 75c; they make 2,000 flashes; new batteries; 30 and 35c. Bicycles, $18.50, $20.00 and $25.00 Bicycle Tires, pair, $11.00, $4.00. $5.00, $6.00 and $8.00 Foot Balls, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and 4.00 Foot Ball Pants, $1.00...., 1.60 Sleds, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6........ 12.00 Dog Collars (don’t forget the dog), each, 25c to 6.00 Delight for the Young and Old Pocket Cutlery—When we go to describe the line of P< ct Cutlery that we carry, we should devote our page ad to but in this Christmas announcement will simply state that thi is not a better line or a larger line to select from anywhere the Southern states, and but very few superior lines in : | United States. The prices range all the way from 5 cei to $5. ' CARVING SET8. If there la any one line of which we are proud It la Carver*. And It la to the temper and quality of our Carving Knlve* that we have given the greateat attention. We believe we have a little the beat line In the city anil we know our prlcea are right. Theae corne In two, three and live-piece aeta, from the bent English and American rutlera nt prlcea ranging from $1.00 to $17.50 WHAT TO GIVE 8WEETHEART We have a great multitude of the moat beautiful nnd useful glfta for one'a sweetheart, and fur either nex. The featlval feeling la on now, so It would be very well to come and look through our big estab lishment nnd pick out just the Ihlngn that please you most. The price* are Just right to suit every body. FIRE PLACE FURNITURE Fireplace furnishings are both practical nnd ornamental and make .-in acceptable gift for any family. We carry the largest and beat se lected stock to be found, but we can abow the goods-better than we can describe them. Iron Fire Sets, up from 75' Brass Fire Sets, up from 5.00 Coal Vases, up from 1.50 Brass and Iron Fire Dogs, Hearth Brushes. THE GLORY OF COFFEE DRINKER8 Makes Delicious Coffee Every Day—The annoyance of having a fairly good cup of coffee one day and not quite so good the next Is entirely eliminated by using the "Universal" Percolntor. With this automatic process you may always depend upon your coffee being uniformly delicious. Price from $2.50 up, according to size. Here Is a Christmas List for More Items Than 01 The Greatest Month of the Greatest Year of this great business is modern merchandising. The use of every up-to-date method; Ready With the Greatest Stock of Holiday! State Our marvelous stock represents novelties from the four corners of j select and uncommon. We expect you to come out, take yourtimea What to Give Married Sister A Clmtlng Disli is n source of endless delight to a clever entertainer nnd her friends. Chu you think of a Christmas gift that your sis- ler would appreciate so much or that you’d prefer for youraelff Here's a Hup of beau ties to pick from. The newest design*—the latest improvement*—the best value*. There are various size* and styles, in copper and nickel plate, ranging in price from $2.50 to $15.00 A special line of excellent values nt.$5.00 Tray* and other dinting Dish accessories. Mamma Would Like A real beautiful Coal Vase. We have them in many different styles and prices from $1.75 up, and if you want sonic more expensive, tli^re is the Brass Vase, we have quite an assortment and the price is very moderate and depends entirely upon the style and weight. Also, with the Vnsc, we can show you beautiful Fire Sets, either in brass or cheaper material. Miscellaneous Sporting Line Gun Cases,'canvas, $1.00 to $ 1.50 Gun Cases, leather, $4.00 to ; 16.00 Gun Cases, imitation leather 2.50 Cleaning Rods, 50c, $1.00 1.50 Cleaning Rods for 22-rifle .10 Record I’nds • 75 Hunting Coats, $1.00 to $6.00 Hunting Coats, $2.00 to 3.50 Hunting Vests, $1.00 to 2.00 Canoes and fixtures of all kinds. For Home Beautiful We have a score of things to make M beautiful; such as our Estate Oak He# really an ornament, not to speak of fort and toil-saving that goes with all t* hard coal burners. The season is » late and we will gladly make 11 nwei on the price, just in keeping with die times. ‘‘A Word to the Wise,” Etc., Etc. COMMUNITY SILVER—GUARANTEED FOR 25 YEARS. It la generally acknowledged that Community Silver hat achieved a popularity never approach ed by any other plated ware. The reasons for this remarkable success are: First, because It has the “style" and appear ance of sterling. The Community Silver designs are carefully studied. The ornamentation la ex tremely rich nnd deep, and In both the effects of sterling- Second, because It represents the truest econo my. At the present price of silver the heaviest plate Is the most economical. Triple plate will wear three times as long as single, while Its ad ditional cost is by no means three times aa great. Community Silver Is made In a plate heavier than triple and Is guaranteed (both by the manu facturers and ourselves) to last 25 yeari. Any piece proving unsatisfactory will be exchanged for a new one. Community Knives and Forks, ptr set $5 and $8.50 Community Toaopoons, ptr set ...$140 Community Tableapoono, par set $3.00 Community Dessert Spoons, per set.... $2.75 Sent to any part of the U. S„ charges prepaid. Baby’s Safety Xmas People who love the babies as they should, dear little things—would not for any price keep an open grate. We have all sizes and styles of Spark Screens and Grate Guards. They mu from $1.50 up and may save the life of a million dollar babv. Order todav. Heart Shaped , Millions of people eat waffles a S 11 many days in the year. The uew| thing in the way of Waffle Irons is 1 heart-shaped Irons. It is the very lie 1 cst, thing on the market, and we them for onlv r'nnnrol PiTrinfr We can no doubt please you to the uttermost; it would not be well to undertake an enumeration of thing rOr Vxenerai driving that wm FILL THE BILL EXACTLY, and at the same time give your friends or your people some 53 Peachtree 87 Whitehall 203 Peters 116 Decatur KING HARD