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J J A THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN \ND \! WS LETTERS HELP HIT HAPPY MEDIUM IN CHRISTMAS GIVING Continued From Page 1. tiniu to enforce the law against such j,,-es as we do other laws. City Cleaner Now. We have not had as many assig- ji;ition houses in the city of Atlanta . <• the dosing of the houses as we hud before, and crime and disorder decreased also. Men may and will violate the law, it is not necessary that they > -.ild do so. Tut th Q time has come w on the man, whether he be official or citizen, who attempts to bring back ■tin* <dd conditions in the cities where to >gnized houses of prostitution have been closed will be contemptible be- l r ihe people. 1 do not expect any ■tv to attain perfection, but I do say That we have bettered conditions iri Atlanta, and men all over our land ^re organizing to push this movement for - lie uplift and betterment of man- hind. I hope that the work will go on intil every city in the United States will take this question up and break the bonds that bind the cities and the vice promoters together, and release he unfortunate slaves from a life of eternal ruin.” Like Napoleon and Cromwell. In a strong character study of i"nief Reavers, A1 H. Dunlap, man ager of the municipal section of The Detective, compares the chief to Napoleon and Cromwell. He says: "Without going into a discussion of this important subject itself, we wish to state that after observing at close ange the work and personality of Chief James L. Beavers we are in position to conclude that he is not exactly a saint, as he is painted by the extremists on one side, nor is he the Satan or the visionary reformer that he is pictured by those who arq opposed to the vice crusade. Instead he is a normal human, being with rich red blood in his veins, possessing a powerful personal character. the strong will of a Napoleon, the con science of a Cromwell, and the un limited courage of his convictions. “It is a mistaken notion that Chief Beavers was ever dictated to by any set of reformers or preachers: nor do the records show that he ever permitted himself to be bullied or domineered by political bosses or gangsjers. When he was consider ing the question of wiping out the so-called red light district, he took no one into his confidence. When he reached the decision to do so, he proceeded individually to act prompt ly, firmly and effectively.” Recorder Nash Broyles also has a strong article in The Detective on "The Police Officer and Police Judge.” Old Station Rapped. The Detective praises numerous good features of* the police depart ment, and at the same time roasts what it terms its defects. The po lice station itself is rapped as anti quated, dilapidated and inadequate. The city of Macon is given credit for having a far better station. The lack of a ladies’ reception room iii the station, and the huddling to gether of whites and blacks in the prisoners’ rooms, while awaiting trial in Police Court, also is roundly con* demned. On recommendation of Chief Beav ers, the Police Commission already has asked the City Council to rem edy these two glaring defects. This special Atlanta number of The , Detective is regarded by Sec retary W. T. Morris, of the Police Relief Association, who supervised it, as a great advertisement for Atlanta. The numerous pages are adorned with individual and group photo graphs, and in all it is an attractive issue. By MAY LEA RDAVIS. When I made the offer the other day to present a gold coin to the hus band and the wife who should tell what was the best gift lor either to send the other. I expected there would be a bunch of answers, but I was not prepared for the avalanche of letters which has come to my desk at The Georgian office. I had hoped that someone would suggest simple things—gifts whi-h eould be made at home and the re ceipt of which would carry a world of sentiment. Most of the replies have been concerning very elaborate pres ents, the sort that cost money and which must bo sought out with great care. Well, everybody isn’t rich, hut r e all wish to give our wives and hus bands nice presents at Christmas. How to strike the happy medium is the object of the contest which 1 have started. 1 wish to help the married folk in their work of solving the vex ing problem of gift selection. The ideas of others. I feel sure, will be th- very thing. Here's the Offer. Bet me repeat the offer: To the wife who writes the best short tetter telling rehat is the most useful gift for a husband, one $10 gold piece. Three awards of $5 each will be given the reives whose letters are adjudged the next best. Also. I unit award the same prizes to husbands who write brief letter's outlining the most appro priate gift for a husband to give his wife. For the husband's letter that is adjudged the best the writer wilt reeeiee a $10 gold piece. Husbands who write the three next best letters will receive, each, a $5 gold piece for their thoroughness. Rend your letters addressed to MARY LEA DAVIE. Editorial Department, The At lanta Georgian. Here are some letters just re ceived : FARM FOR HIS WIFE. Miss Mary Lee Davis: Eighteen years ago I married a farmer’s daughter and brought her to the city to live. She has never liked the city. So this Christmas I am going to give her a deed to a 165-acre farm which I purchased in September. We will move there. I will have it stocked with the chickens, duks, etc., that she dearly loves. I hope to see the roses come back to her cheeks and I know they Will. H. N. M. Atlanta, Ga. HANDKERCHIEFS FOR HIM. Miss Mary Lea. Davis: I find that handerchiefs are the most useful present that a wife can giv£ her husband. Every Christmas 1 try to make my hus band a dozen linen handkerchiefs. He appreciates them. MRS. YV. M. G. New Augustine, Fla. A REAL LIVE DOLL. Miss Mary Lea Davis: Toe best present for a good husband is a real live doll, and that is what I shall give mine MRS. A. L. B. Atlanta, Ga. A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. .Miss Mary Lea Davis: 1 shall give my husband a Bible and a lounging robe. I have saved a few dollars each week lately from my "household ex pense money,” which I shall de posit in a bank in his name, thereby starting a savings ac count. MRS. P. B. Atlanta, G. RECEIPTED BILLS. Miss Mary Lea Davis: 1 believe a batch of receipted bills, paid for out of money saved during the year will gladden most heads of families. Men, I n >w, appreciate ftseful gifts but sentiment plays a small \ m m t ■** lives of most no n MRS S E. R. Atlanta, Ga A SUBSCRIPTION .Miss Mary Lea D tv*- I give my husband t \ .... 'Mat will fib hifn and 1 am sin . a sub:-, rip' am t • The Georgian would la- v< r mu- appreciated bv him. MRS. o. W. Atlanta, Ga. PLENTY OF THINGS Miss Mary Lea Da\ i.- In my mind the m ■ ’ highly appreciated Christmas pro nts for my wife will be tun ..r thin, good books, comfortable bed room slippers, nice heavy robe, toilet articles, such as perfumes’ face powder, tooth past.- t ...th brush face colorings. ,-<dd toilet water, toilet snaj . : uupoo lotion, hair toni<. . sage cream, etc.. al»., m.-im-ure set box of candy, ; . t plants in bloom, box of stat ionerv. foun tain pen, visiting card better and inkstand. \ <• \j Concord, Ga The KIND WORDS. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I suggest as the m >st prtfct* (Christ na« band or a wife would b words and a happ*. home. MRS. \\ Atlanta, Ga. P bro il un kind* B. R A DAILY PAPER. Miss Mary I,ea bavis: Give him a year’s subscription Georgian. Then his Christmas present will last all the year. MRS. M c Atlanta, Ga. HOME COMFORT. Miss Mary Lea Davis: If a man is a lover of home, give him something to promote his comfort while there. If h loves his secret orders, give him a ring, cuff links or a pin with em blems engraved or inlaid. At any rate, give him something that will be with him every day of the year. MRS. A. T. G. Atlanta. Ga. PAIR OF EYEGLASSES. Miss Maly Lea Davis: As my husband is an engineer, I think a pair of eyeglasses, a pair of nice thick gloves and a nice Brotherhood pin or watch charm would be fine as a Christmas<pre»- ent for Imp. MRS. J. E. D. Thomasville. Ga. A MAN’S TIME. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I think the very best Christmas gift a husband can give his wife is ltis time. Generally a man spends very little time with his wife, and if he will take Christ ina st day, devote his entire tim** to his wife, she will appreciate it mor» than anything he eould possibly buy G. II M. Tift on, Ga. WATCH OR KNIFE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: M> opinion of a Christmas gift from a wifi* to her husband is something practical, something useful. First of all, 1 think a watch the most ;ij propriate Christmas gift from i w husband, if ho has no \\a eh. Then the next most useful tl ng is a good pocket knit’ .MRS '. T. M. Summit, Ga. COLLAR BUTTON BOX Miss Mary L<a Davis No man ever ha enou gh collar buttons or can find wha bo Ims Take a small cardboard box, any size desired, and paint it hi fa vorite color, using sorm pretty Christmas scene for lid. Under- neath use the words: ‘Here is your button.* The lid is attached by ribbons to match and the Inc of satin must match rioi Then put a dozen or more, tons In it for his convenience Stop Washing Hair! Try This! Makes It Glossy. Soft and Abundant. Surely try a "Danderinc Hair Cleanse" if you wish to immediately double the beauty of your hair. Just moisten a doth with Danderitte and draw it care fully through your hair, taking on. small strand a* a time. This will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt or an\ excessive oil- in ; few minutes you will he amazed. Your hair will be wav\ Rembrandt Sells for $8,800: Is Low Record Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, Dec. 5.—The cheapest Rembrandt acquired at a public sale in many years was sold at the Aynard auction when the dealer, Ferral, bought "Ecce Homo’’ for $8,800. The painting had been valued at $14.- 000. Give Up Ball When Tango Is Opposed KANSAS CITY, MO., Dec. 5.—Oppo sition from the Board of Public Welfare to the dancing of the tango and other so-called ‘‘new dances" caused the abandonment of the charity ball, an annual event participated in since 1896 by the leading society folk of Kansas City. NEW TREATMENT FOR HUY FEVER Vicks Vap-O-Rub Croup and Pneumo nia Salve Relieves by Inhalation and Absorption. No Dosing. When Vick’s "Vap-O-Rub" Croup and Pneumonia Salve is applied externally, the body warmth releases vapors of Pine Tar. Camphor. Thymol, Menthol, and Eucalyptol. These vapors are in haled direct to the lungs and air pas sages where internal medicines can not go. They loosen'the phlegm, open the air passages and stimulate the mucous membrane to throw off the disease germs. For catarrh and head colds melt a little in a spoon and inhale the va pors. also apply well up the nostrils. For asthma and hay fever follow the in structions given- above and also rufc Vick’s well over the spinal column, thus relaxing the nervous tension. Vick's is not a "cure” for these diseases, but it has at least the merit of containing no harmful habit-forming drugs, and it is sold by all druggists on thirty days' trial. If it fails to relieve in your case the purchase price will be immediately refunded. For sore throat, tonsilitis, deep colds, and bronchial troubles, apply hot wet towels over the chest and throat to open the pores of the skin. Then rub Vick's well In and cover with a warm flannel cloth. The next morning the phlegm is loosened, head is clear and in addition the absorption of Vick’s through the skin has taken out that tightness and soreness. At all dealers—25c. 50c and $1.00— Advt. 9 Remarkable Xmas Bargains To Inaugurate The Opening of Our New Department of High=Grade Novelties, Jewelry, Cut Glass, Etc. ? Reduce your food bills by ordering “Swift’s Premium” Oleomargarine It may be used in cook ing, baking, as a spread for bread or wherever butter is used and gives equal satisfac tion, at the same time effecting a substantial saving. Swift & Company U. s. A. Mr. Max Weintraub, who will conduct the new department in per son, has a chain of ten stores, which he buys stocks for at one time, there fore the same famously low prices prevailing in his Eastern stores will pre vail in his Atlanta branch, now located in Springer’s, 95 Whitehall Street. No other house in the South can afford to offer such values. Hundreds of beautiful Christmas sugges tions at an actual saving of from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. Here Are The Opening Specials In the Store We have ready for you a sale of every ladies’,suit in the store. Just at this time of year this is a won derful bargain opportunity for you. All these suits are absolutely the latest styles and m a d e of the best and the most popular ma terials. The values run up to $35.00; they are in all colors and weaves. You won’t find a chance like this in a lifetime. To-morrow they all go for Special! WALTHAM WATCHES GOLD-FILLED $7.98 Bracelets 'anities REGULAR $2.50 VALUE special98 c 52,50 Newest Model Case, Exactly as Illustrated 1 Our Great Half-Price Sale . Of Beautiful New Suits, Coats and Millinery Is Still Going On SPRING S High-Grade Gold-Filled SPECIAL $2.50 AND UP Mesh Bag High-Grade regular $4 value SPECIAL Ladies’ Coats All Ladies’ Coats- the entire lot of hig, warm, stylish, heau- t iful ladies' coats go on the cut price list to-morrow and yon can take your pick for Whitehall MEN Every Man’s Suit In Stock In To-morrow’s Sale Men, you will never see suits ke these for the price. Nobby \vinter suits made by the best tai- ors in America, in serges, whip cords, etc. They come in blues, Jacks, tans, fancy mixtures, etc. Values run up to $35.00. To-mor row you can take your pick for . .. Overcoats—the kind you will have to have before the winter is over, for $15.00. Credit 28—28 Clothing W. Mitchell (Company SfNel