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* 111J' AlbA.MA HtUIUUAA AMI JNt'JWH. HELD US SLAYER OF SISTER'S Walter Wnodham in Cuthbert Jail for Avenging Fancied Wrong to Young Girl. ClITHBEftT, Dec. 8 Tnfans* ex citement reigns here to day over the shooting of R C. Culhreth, about 60 yeara old, a prominent merchant of CarneR-le, who w&R killed Instantly by his 20-year-old brother-in-law. Wal ter Wood ham, late Tuesday afternoon, shortly after he had been acquitted of a charge of mistreating the 14- year-old sister of Woodham and Mrs Ctflbreth. Threats of lynching Woodham, who has collapsed In his cell in the county Jafl, are rife, and Bherlff Taylor la making preparations to protect the prisoner If I Ale Thai Would Die Yon Will Never Fear Food If You Go to a Dinner Carry ing One Little Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablet. Ton needn’t pass up all thoae savory dishes Just because you are afraid of what the stomach will sav to them. Armed with a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, you can bid defiance to the most cantankerous stomach and be as sured that your food will be perfectly digested In spite of the stomach's ob jections. Dr, Geisel Pleads For Eugenic Unions At Welfare Show Wide 1ntrr«*t wax arldenrad Wad- I nasdav In tha lerturas of Dr. Caro- I line Gelsel, dean of the dajortment j of henlth of Shorter College, who, In her flrat talk to mothers at the child welfare exhibit Tuesday afternoon, declared that *0 per cent of the crim inality came from direct Inheritance. Sixty per rent of the feeble-minded and 60 per cent of the Insane also come hy thetr mlafortune by direct Inheritance, ahe aald. Advocating a cure Dr Galaal de clared that the unfit ahould not be allowed to marry. 1 In the t’nlted Rtatea 126,000,000 la spent every year for the care of the Insane.” declared I>r flelael. "And that la rot the only amailng thing about It, for only one-half of the feeble-minded are in Institutions There are more Inaane uncaught than caught." Dr, Oelael will apeak again Thnra- day and alao on Friday. Bluefish School Caught Off Savannah SAVANNAH, Deo. 8.—A big school of bluefish Is off the Tyb*e flat* with a fleet of Ashing cruisers that hAv« come all the wav from New York reaping a harvest of them. Two years ago the blueflsh was un known in these waters 1/ant year the catch was lsrga when the large schools came south for the first time This year It will be the largest of anj place on tho coast. Old Harvard Bellman Says Boys Lack‘Life’ CAMBRIDGE, MASS., Dec. 8—"The college boy to-day Is not half so live ly as he was some years hack,” says Austin K Jones, half a century Har vard’s hell ringer. "Undergraduates were slways up to some mischief I used to pour punch out of the window’s on Commence ment Day to prevent them from get ting too hilarious.” Mrs. Harriman Razes ‘Mountain Top House’ NEWBURG, N. Y., Dec. 3.—The Mountain Top House at Central Val ley. built to accommodate 200 persons, | now owned by Mrs. Mary Harriman, Is being razed. On Its site a house similar to that erected by E. H. Harriman near Ar den will he erected by Mrs. Harriman for her daughter, Mrs C. Cary Rum- Bey. SENQSSTATE E A chest of documentary evidence concerning conditions at the Federal Prison in Atlanta was sent to Wash ington from this city by express Wednesday morning by Congressman William Kchley Howard, who also de parted for Washington, where, not later than Saturday, he will introduce In the House a "privilege resolution” calling for an Investigation of the prison administration. Before leaving Atlanta Mr. Howard stated that a huge mass of evidence, largely documentary, had been pro duced, and went on to say that there was absolutely nothing political In the effort to bring the Investigation. Mr. Howard mentioned a list of the charges, which, he said, were made by "responsible persons In a position to know the farts” Among the charges were lack of discipline, Improper and insufficient feeding, and medical treatment re stricted to the administration of ep- som salts. "It Is further alleged,” said Mr. Howard, "that men have died from the administration of excessive and Inhuman punishment.” It was stated, he that several tnutlnle* had occurred In the prison within the last three months, and it was alleged "that these mutinies were actuated hy a lack of respect on the part of the prisoners toward the ex ecutive and officials of the prison.’’ "It Is charged also,” said the Con gressman, "that certain men former ly employed at the prison were dis charged by the warden on suspicion of inciting convicts to mutiny, and that the moral tone surrounding pris oners Is of such a character as to create s spirit of disrespect for the la\V.” Congressman Howard said that ac tion could be had on a “privilege res olution” within seven days after its Introduction on the floor of the House. \, ”1 have no personal Interest what ever In seeking this investigation,” Mr. Howard said. "As an official of the government, and as a representa tive of the district in which this In stitution is located,I feel that I should F FIGHT WEEVIL With more than $1,600 a year for three years subscribed by a score of business men at a dinner at the Hotel Ansley the officers of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce have Inaugu rated a campaign to raise $50,000 for the work of the organization, confi dent that their efforts will be suc cessful. Little soliciting will he done during the remainder of the present week, but early next week it is plannedto begin the active work of asking for subscriptions. .Several of the State’s largest financial institutions. land and development companies, railroads and scores of prominent individuals will be asked to contribute to the fund, and little difficulty Is anti' lp&t* ed In raising the desired amount. The meeting Tuesday was called to devise means to fight the boll weevil pest, and the subscribing of the $1,600 yearly for three years followed stirring talks by J K. Orr, who pre sided over the meeting, and Joseph A. McCord, vice president of the Third National Bank. Telegrams In dorsing the movement were read from United States Senator Hoke Smith and Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the State College of Agriculture. Both Mr. Orr and Mr. McCord em phasized the need of Intelligent and concerted action on the, part of the State and various civic and commer cial organizations to combat the boil weevil, the ravages of which, Mr. Orr declared, are apparent as close to Georgia as Dothan, Ala. Mr. McCord declared that unlesV something !s done quickly to fight the pest every retailer, even' banker and every wholesaler in the State will suffer. African Chief Brings Message to Negroes GUTHRIE, OKLA., Dec. 3 — Okla homa, Missouri and Kansas negroes are preparing to receive Chief Albert Sam, of the Akim tribe of Ashantee, West Africa. Chief Sam is bringing an Invitation from Ashantee tribes for the Ameri can negroes to locate there. Land in each tribe’s district will be given the Americans to build cities 35,000 Textile Hands Will Vote on Strike FALL RIVER, MASS., Dec. 3.—Of ficials of five textile unions to-day or dered a strike ballot by the 36,000 members of the organizations, follow ing a refusal by the companies to grant a 32 1-2 per cent wage In crease. CONSTIPATED. BILIOUS. CMET5THIHT! DIME Hill 'At Every Banquet You Will Always See Some Person Who Is Afraid of Food." Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are a com pound of pepsin, and those elements that must be secreted hy the stomach if the food Is to be digested When the stom ach falls to secrete enough of these di gestive agencies, ihe only sane remedy is to supply a sufficient quantity of these elements to digest the food This Is the service for which Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets were made and they are recom mended hy leading doctors and scien tists One or two of these tablets Is sufficient to digest the largest dinner. Thay stop almost Instantly all forma of Indigestion, such ss sour stomach, belching, heartburn, dizziness, brash and dvsenterv. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablet* contain digestive elements, a single f rain of which is capable of digesting 000 grains of food, such as meats, eggs, grains, vegetables, starches and mineral niAttera of all kinds If your stomach is sluggish or worn out, let Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do your digesting for you until the stom ach can recuperate Give It a little va cation It has a hard enough struggle *t the best, with all you put In It. And even when your stomach is In perfect condition, you will occasionally need one after a big banquet or other social affair that taxes your stomach to the utter most. Make Btuart's Dyspepsia Tablets the ever-ready friend and assistant to your stomach Get a 60o box of your drug gist to-day. Farmer Is Elected Macon Police Chief MACON. Dec. 8.—George S. Riley Hr., a. stableman and farmer, has been elected chief of police of Ma con, succeeding W. B. Chapman, who held the office four years. On the first ballot by the Alderman Riley re ceived five votes, and on the second he was elected. Tho salary of the office will be raised from $1,800 to $2,400 per year. Hannemann’s Bakery Wishes to announce to our friends, patrons and the public in general that we will he ready for business Saturday, De cember 6th, at our new and only store, FORSYTH AND LUCKIE STREETS, Where we will continue to serve Ihe public with our well- known line of • HIGH GRADE BAKERY PRODUCTS. Bell Phone Ivy 7072. Atlanta 2736. Savannah Schools Face Fund Deficit SAVANNAH, Dec. 3 -The appor tionment of the school tax for Chat ham County this year left the schools $10,000 short of la*t year with in creased expenses In every’ depart ment. Unless some provision is made by the county several teachers probably will lose their places The Best Christmas Buy on the News-stands With its great George Barr McCutcheon novel, complete in one issue, with its other fiction, its articles, its miscel lany and its fine illustrations both black and in colors. MUNSEY’S MAGAZINE FOR DECEMBER is emphatically the biggest Christmas buy on the news stands this year. On all News-stands, 15 cents By the year, $1.50 FRANK A. MUNSEY V NEW YORK Extra fast - extra fine - extra fare The third winter season of Americas finest 'and most exclusive train begins December ninth Tuesdays thereafter* except Christmas week, The only extr<a=fare train between Chicago, K'ans'as City ‘and Los Angeles. Has new ‘alhsteel Pullnrans - Every travel luxury, includ ing ladies' nraid, mani cure, stenographer, valet, barber •and b-ath - - - Make your reservations early as space is limited ^ * J no. D. Carter. S. P. A., Wolf Dog to Guard Mrs. W, K. Vanderbilt MOUNT VERNON, N. Y , Dec. 3.— A German wolf dog la being trained as a personal bodyguard for Mrs W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr. « The training of the animal is under the direction of Carl F. Baer the famous dog trainer, who Is teaching the animal to attack anyone wjio in anyway molests Mrs. Vanderbilt. Deer Hunters Kill 13; Shoot 72-All Humans BOSTON, Dec. 3—The killing of 6,180 deer in Maine New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts this fall cost the lives of thirteen persons and Injury to 72 others. Dr. Wiley May Guard Health of New York WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 —It has been learned that Dr. Harvey W. W1- No odds how bad your liver, stomach or bowels; how much your hea/1 aches, how miserable and uncomfortable you are from constipation. Indigestion, bil iousness and sluggish intestines—you al ways get the desired results with Can- carets They end the headache, biliousness, dizziness, nervousness, sick, sour, gassy stomach. They cleanse your rjv.r , Bowels of all the sour bile, and constipated matter which duclng the misery. A Caecai- j will straighten you out by morning 10-cent box keeps your head , t’ stomach sweet, liver and bowels rev and you feel cheerful and bu'lv 1 months. WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP. he derelict in my duty if I did not not ask for an Immediate investiga tion. Official Ax May Wave. “If a thorough and impartial in vestigation shall show that the al legations are untrue, the prison of ficials should be re-established in their positions as competent and worthy officers. On the other hand, if the accusations are true, I feel as sured that the Attorney General upon receiving the report of the Congress ional investigation will wield the of ficial ax vigorously in regard to those responsible for the conditions.” Davison-Paxon-Stokes Company Will You Be a Spug? A spug—according to onr incompar able friend, “The Optimist, is a member of the new-born “Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving." To be a spug, stop useless giving. This sounds easier than it is, for use-' less giving has become almost as much a part of Christmas as the word ‘ ‘ merry. ’ ’ The mission of the spug is to spug this bad, costly, nerve-racking custom. This long-delayed necessity was born in New York. Mrs. August Belmont is said to be the mother of the idea. May blessings be upon her head and all who join this Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving. There are no initiation fees or annual dues. There are no personal require ments, physical or mental. Neither race, creed nor color makes a difference. All you do is to stop useless giving. Be a spug! Below are suggestions that will help you to act on the resolve. To Snuggle One's Feet Into Soft, Warm Slippers and Draw One's Chair Up t to a Glowing Fireplace, Especially if the Night Be Blustery--- What Luxury! In the great Holiday Stocks of Footwear here are all kinds, from Madam’s dainty little Boudoirs to her husband’s sturdy Slippers for the fireside. Some suggestions: Women’s Boudoir Slippers of soft kid in blue, pink, red, tan' or black, with silk pompon on toe; very low heel; $1.25 pair. Pelt “Comfys" for women—all col ors; $1.50 pair. Women’s Bedroom Slippers of felt, with fur top; choice of these colors: Red, blue, gray, brown or black; all sizes, $1.00 pair. Foot Warmers—to sleep in—they are prettily made of Eiderdown in plain or fancy colors; 25c and 50c pair. FOR MEN Men's felt or leather’House Slippers: black or tan, priced at $1.50 to $2.50 pair. Your Interest in Your Home De mands That You See These Specials in SHEFFIELD SIL VE R Prioes less than ordinary plated ware. Half and less than half what the same goods would cost you ordinarily. Heavy Sheffield Silver Sandwich Plates. 11-inch size, pierced design, with grape rf* O OC border; * $7.50 J. value . . . ** Sheffield Silver Bread Tray Had You Thought About Victor Records for Gifts? No doubt you have friends who own a Victrola or a Grafonola. Nothing would give them greater pleasure at Christmas and after ward than new Records for their machine. Let us take your order now for Records to be delivered at Christ mas time. -Second Floor, Over Shoe Store. Victrola Store Thread Border and a wonderful value. Sheffield Sandwich Plate Pierced design, like gf% C Fl rut, looks like the tL J• O $5.00 jewelers .. V 7 Large Sheffield pieces reduced for this sale; Regular Sale Price. Price. $ 8.00 Sheffield .Pieces $ 5.45 12.00 Sheffield Piece* 7.95 34.00 Sheffield Pieces 8.95 18.00 Sheffield Pieces 11.95 22.50 Sheffield Pieces 16.45 10.00 Sheffield Pieces 6.95 11.00 Sheffield Pieces 7.45 16.00 Sheffield Pieces 10.45 20.00 Sheffield Pieces 13.95 37.50 Sheffield Pieces 24.95 Jewelry Specials 2 Gold Top Hat Pins, on card, for 25c Cameo Necklace 50c Bead Necklaces. 50c Gold Top Bar Pins 50c Gold Top Beauty Pins. . . 50c Gold Top Cuff Buttons 50o Gold Top Tie Clasps 50c Leather Rag Specials $1.50 value Leather Bags.. $1.00 $1.50 Silk Morin Bags 1.00 Pin Seal Leather Bags 2.50 Christmas leather goods, traveling sets, collar bags, portfolios, sewing sets and everything in leather for men and women, at unusually low prices. These goods are moving out fast; don't put your buying off. Girdles and Sashes, values up to $3.50, at 69c $1.00 Suede Belts 50c Velvet Belts 50c and $1.00 This Is the Week That Mrs. Gleason is illustrating by expert fittings the style, comfort and quality of the Modart Front-Laced Corset You will be delighted with the way in which the Modart creates a beau tiful and graceful figure. A trial fitting by Mrs. Gleason will cost you nothing. JN THE “DAY BOOK" 4 of the Countess of Pembroke, under date of Christmas, 1675, she writes:. “After dinner J had my folk* , into my chamber, and did give my cousin, Thomas Sandford’s wife, a pair of buckskin gloves, and to Mrs. Winch five pairs of gloves that did come from Ken doll." Gloves Are Safe Gifts There Is small danger that any woman will get too many, bnt If she did she would surely keep these newest kinds: Perrin's real kid, 2-clasp Corona Gloves; black, white, tan and red, $1.25 pair. Perrin’s Touralne. real kid Gloves; black, white, tan and red; black stitched with white, or white stitched with black; or tan, brown, red and gray; $1.50 pair. Perrin’s Lamure, a 2-clasp glace kid Glove in black and colors; very popular: $1.75 a pair. Perrin’s Belfort, a beautiful real kid Glove; of unusual wearing value; comes in black, black stitch ed with white, white stitched with] black, or tan, brown and navy; $2 pair. One-Third Off on Girls’ Coats--- An opportunity that not many mothers will want to miss, if there are coat needs. Choose from any of these beautiful Coats to-morrow and pay ex actly one-third less than their regular prices. All sizes for girls 2 to 14 years of age; and many materials to select from. Broadcloths, plushes, cor duroys, zibelines, striped and cheeked mannish materials—all new and styl ish coats. At least four months of co at-wearing time ahead, which makes this opportunity doubly important. This Is the Way They Are Priced for To-morrow $10.00 Coats at $ 6.66 $17.50 Coats at $11-66 $12.50 Coats at $ 8.33 $20.00 Coats at $13.33 $15.00 Coats at $10.00 $25.00 Coats at $16.50 14 N. Pryor St., Atlanta. C Misses’ Suits at $8.75 Values Up to $20 We have only twenty-nine of thesq smart little Suits—sizes 13 to 16. They are priced now as they hang in their cases— $15. $17.50 and $20—to-morrow yon may choose from them at $8.75 each. The materials are corduroys, serges, checked suitings and unfinished worsteds. Beautiful, stylish Suits, such as any girl would like to possess. Third Floor. A Special Collection of Coats at $5 They are regular $7.50 Coats. Warm, com fortable garments, of diagonal Coatings—blues or browns, with trimming touches on collar and cuffs, of novelty striped velvet. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Third Floor.