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TIIE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. N IE FIGHT, CHIEF BEAVERS WRITES Continued From Page 1. that nay. But I believe that there are more decent people than Indecent people. All they have to do Is to r ake up to their duty.” Law and Men Weapons. The Chief refers to conditions In Ulanta in this way: "We closed all the houses of hi fame in the city of Atlanta about one year ago, and we have kept them closed. The law and the noble men of the police department were my weapons to flght the battle with. But I want to say that there, went before us a flame of fire that burned away the deadened consciences of the police department and the public, and blazed the way, and the good people of our city stood by us for a clean city. And all the good people of any city have got to do is to stand together, and the gates of hell will not prevail against them. “I made up my mind that I would do what my conscience told me was right regardless of what the result might be. So l gave the order, and I have never seen the moment that I regretted it, nor would the good peo ple of the city return to the old con dition under any circumstances, and all we have got to do is just to con tinue to enforce the law against such places as we do other laws. ' We have not had as many assig nation houses in the city of Atlanta since the closing of the houses as we had before, and crime and disorder have decreased also. "Men may and will violate the law, but it Is not necessary that they should do so. it th» time has come when the man, whether he be official or citizen, who attempts to bring back the old conditions in the cities where recognized houses of prostitution have I been closed will be contemptible be- | fore the people. I do not expect any city to attain perfection, but I do say that we have bettered conditions in Atlanta, and men all over our land are organizing to push this movement for the uplift and betterment of man kind. 1 hope that the work will go on until every city in the United States will take this question up and break the bonds that bind the cities and the \ice promoters together, and release tile unfortunate slaves from a life of eternal ruin.” Like Napoleon and Cromwell. In a strong character study of Chief Beavers, 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 range 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 are 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 snow that he ever permitted himself to be bullied or domineered by political bosses or gangsters. 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 in 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. Dairymen Fight Tax; Threaten Milk Strike ASHEVILLE, N. C„ Dec. 5.—The president of the Buncombe County Dairymen’s Association has Issued a statement to the effect that In case the Asheville Board of Aldermen in sist on the tax levied against the dairymen doing business in the city they will declare a 'milk strike” and ship all of their products to a cream ery in Columbia. He declared that arrangements would be made to supply the babies and the sick upon physicians’ pre scriptions, but that no one else in the city would secure one drop of milk. ATLANTA MINISTER TO SPEAK. DURHAM, N. C., Dec. 5.—The Rev. Dr. D. B. Gray, of Atlanta, will de liver the third of a series of ad dresses for men here at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. His subject will be “The Destiny of Dixie.” Give Your Wife This flonse For Xmas! B uy It Fo r Sioo Down-- $26 Monthly! No Mortgage This House Has Electric Lights and City Water H ERE is a handsome home that has just been completed -and you car. BUY It on our DIVIDED PAYMENT PLAN—$100 down, and $26 a month! No mortgage to assume This house Is on a lot 76 by 157 feet, fronting east—and is well shaded. It has electric lights—city water and also fresh, sparkling well ^ater—til* sidewalks and tile yardwalk Extra large front veranda and latticed back porch. Three bedrooms, a cozy dining room, a nice par lor. a spacious kitchen and china closet- Thfa is one of the prettiest homes at CAPITOL VIEW (inside of Atlanta’s city limits)—and is only an 18-minute street car ride from the postoffioe. We have other nice houses, at CAPITOL VIEW, which you car. BUY for $100 down, and as little as $21 a month—and NO mortgage aasume Present your wife with one of these splendid homes—as a Xmas lift! You occupy the house while paying for it. We shall gladly give you full information—If you will phone us— nr oaC at our office! W. D. BEATIE, 207 Equitable Bldg. Kell, Main 3520 Atlanta Phone 352^ May Settle Pie Row By Creating 2 Jobs CHARLESTON, 8. o„ Dec. 5.—If the ruling here by Judge H. A. M. Smith that there are two distinct Ju dicial districts In the Federal Court of South Cnrollnn i* upheld. Senators Tillman and Smith, who have been unable to agree on appointments of a District Attorney and Marshal to succeed E. F. Cochran and J. I). Adams, resigned, may offer a bill ror an extra set of officers, giving four instead of two to be filled ‘ S T 1Ul rul ’’ 8 ,hi ‘l th ‘‘ rode of ] 9, “ already established two district Judicial districts in this State. Sisters Elope With Brothers at 3 A. M. LAVONIA, Dec. 5.—A double elope ment, In which two brothers stole two sisters from their home In the dead hours of night and were married at 3 o’clock in the morning to overcome parental objections, took place hero this week. Miss Annie Blanche Smith became the bride of Charles Sheriff and Miss Rosa May Smith was married to Mat- thew Sheriff. The brides are daugh ters of D. B, Smith, a prominent mer- chant of Lavonia. House Tables Bill For Postoffice Quiz WASHINGTON, Dec. B.—By a vote of 207 to 103 along party lines the House to-day tabled the resolution of Representative Anderson of Minneso ta. calling on the Postoffice Depart ment to advise Congress what action it had taken relative to the admission of game birds in parrel post ship ments in violation of laws of some of the States forbidding the shipment of game birds out of season. 50 Durham Boys Win Corn Contest Prizes DURHAM, N. <£., Dec. 5.—Fifty boys were to-day awarded prizes In the Durham County Corn Club con test, every boy raising more than 60 bushels to the acre receiving a prize. All prizes were given by citizens and merchants. More than 100 boys took part in the contest, which was the most success ful ever held in this oounty. Th* committee awarded the prizes ac cording to the amount of money spent WOUNDED MAN DIES. JACKSONVILLE, Dec. 5.—Dave Cantos, a Greek, cook at the Shriners’ i arnival in South Jacksonville, who on Monday was struck on the head with a club by a white man, fractur ing his skull died in St. Luke’s Hos pital to-day. SAYS WIFE DROVE HIM AWAY. LOT ISVILLE, KT,, Dec. 5.—Frank J. Walker has filed suit for divorce from Mrs. Clarice Walker, alleging improper conduct and that she drove him from home. They were married in Macon, Ga., December 2, 1202. Y. M. Cl RECORDS STRANGE LETTER i E An impressive ceremony in prepa ration for the dedication of the new Y. M. C. A. Building was held Friday when the contents of the cornerstone of the old building at Auburn avenue and Pryor street were removed from the box in which they have been since 1886. They will be transferred to the new cornerstone which will be laid on January 1. The building committee whose work is responsible for the handsome structure now nearing completion witnessed the removal of the docu ments made sacred by the pawsing years. Among the things were a copy of a Bible of the edition of 1866; a 1 eather bound notebook of the treasurer. W. L. Peel, reporting $76,000 in contributions; a program of the exercises; copies of the news papers containing reports of the event and the tenth annual report of the association. Those who witnessed the ceremony to-day were H Y. McCord, Marion Jackson, J. K. Orr. Frank M. Inman. David Woodward. E. C. Callaway and E. L. Willingham, the building com mittee, and J. P. Jackson, W. 1). Ed wards. W. E. Allen, W. L. Beyer and Scott Edwards. Handcuffed Prisoner Leaped From a Train CORDELE, Dec. 5—After he had been arrested by Chief of Police Sumner, of this city, at Ocala, Fla., and started on the way to Cordele, Henry Lewis, a negro, charged with a misdemeanor offense in Crisp County, leaped from a fast moving train at Sparks, Ga., and made his escape, while securely handcuffed. Lewis was charged with larceny af ter trust, having made a contract with a farmer to go to work for him and secured $150, and then left for Florida. Fireman Killed and Conductor Scalded RALEIGH. N. C., Dec. 5.—Fireman Roberts, a negro, was killed and Con ductor John Cates was scalded to day when a Southern Railway freight train was derailed two miles west of Selma. The train crew was riding in the engine cab when the tender and engine turned over, swinging seven box cars with them. A faulty rail was responsible for the wreck. DENTISTS NAME OFFICERS. JACKSONVILLE. FLA., Dec. 5.— At the annual meeting of Jackson ville Society of Dental Surgeons, the following officers were elected: Thomas Sheridan, president; M. C. Kennedy, vice president; Orville Cheatham, secretary and treasurer, and Lynw’ood I. Evans, librarian. Continued From Page 1. been in the grave should be regarded as worthless, and that the quantita tive test was the proper method of analysis. Dr. Thrash, on cross-examination, said he believed Dr. H. F. Harris to be a capable man, but that he did not consider him a chemist, that his po sition as secretary of the State Board of Health did not require that he should be a chemist and thaJ Dr. Harris was a pathologist. • Attorney James suggested that Dr. Harris had a laboratory and that *t was understood that anyone in the State wanting an analysis would send the subject to him. Dr. Thrash explained that he also had a labora tory and that there was a difference between the laboratory of a chemist and of a pathologist. Dr. Thrash was on the stand for more than two hours, his cross-ex amination lasting nearly two hours, and was followed by Dr. Block. Both physicians declared that with the lungs shriveled to one-third their | normal size after four years in the grave it would be impossible to tell whether a person had died of pneu monia. It was definitely settled that Mrs Crawford would take the stand in her own defense. Choice Gift White Parisian Ivory Brush and Comb a $2.00 Value for$1.50 Only “16” more Shopping Days before Christmas. Call Our Shopper, Main 1061, if you want anything special reserved from our “ads.” i illlllllllllllilllllllliiiiiiiiitg \ W C h i 1 d re n K a in- T'' coats and Rai.i ZZ Capes make sen • "T ble To-mnr- T" row, $3.75 kind = all fresh and new. $2.98 I Se' .nd Floor. ——• Children’s Coals for Sensible Practical Christmas Gifts je V; It’s a small heart that does not overflow wi t li the Joy of giving at Christ maj time—so we say above all else, tho* we went hungry, remem ber the little tots and girls. EWELL'A -1-2.-:- TOR 113-15 Whitehall. 164 Decatur St. Specials for Saturday. Wholesale and Retail. Solid carload Sweet Flor ida Oranges ..12^0 Doz. Large Indian River Grape fruit ... .5c or 6 for 25c Fancy White Bacon, lb 121/2° Missouri Brand ‘ 1 Red Gravy” Hams, lb... . 17y<;C Missouri Brand Picnic Hams, lb 12y 2 c Missouri Brand Breakfast Bacon, lb I6V2C Extra Fancy Fresh Cream ery Butter 29c Full cream Cheese, lb... 19c Solid Carload Poultry and Fresh Eggs. P 0 u It r y Dressed on Premises. Ten- Dollar Orders Delivered. Big line of the charming Middy Blouses, 98c and $1.50. These are dandies for Girls’ Gifts. Glove Gifts Children’s Coats For Christmas gifts grouped in two lots— Lot 1, $10, $11 and $12. / former sellers, 2 to 14 years, n wide range of sizes in Plushes, Cor duroys, Zibelines, Fan cy Worsteds, Chinchil las and other materials of the season. Fur- trimmed. plush-trim- rned, fancy buttons, plain and belted styles: choice to- SO morrow ® i Lot 2, Children's 2 to 5- year Coats; also for 6 months and 1 and 2- year-olds, former sell ing prices $6.B0 and SY.OO, Oft f or The Kiddies’ Coa's are of White Crepe 1 la and other Corded ma terials—the 2 to 5-year- olds comprising all the rough and plain cloths ln every 84.95 Desirable Winter Coats for Juniors. All fresh and new, but underpriced for to morrow. No matter if they Bv ' did sell for $115.50 ti p* $15, will all go now ] at 1.95 from 10 to 17 years in fancy Stripes, Zib elines, red and black rough effects. Chin chillas and Boucles, all colors; all going, at 5§t|P*8 color. Third Floor. $0.95 Second Floor. Clou di-Stanford’s Reorganization Sale Now At Its Height Not in the history of the Clothing Business in this city have such unde niable money-saving opportunities on high-grade, dependable men’s clothing been presented to its citizens. If you have not already taken advantage of these extraordinary offerings, NOW is the time to do so. Comeat once and secure your Suit or Overcoat for the cold and stormy days that are bound to be with us soon. We cordially invite inspection—you will surely be convinced of the qual ity and values we offer. = Always suitable. ~ Big sale. New E shipment to-mor- E row. Women’s E 2-clasp, stitched E back KID GLOVES Black, white with black stitch ing, 'Copens, Re seda, taupe, tans, — = browns, greys, EE rose, electric, EE navy, greens, red, EE biscuit. $1 value EE Pair Don’t wait. Hurry! Hurry! SHOP EARLY These Saturday Morning Specials on Sale from 8:30 Until Noon Only BUY HOSIERY p FOR GIFTS | % Men’s Bath Robes, in boxes for Christmas Presents; ail ready for the needle, cord and tassels; value $3.25, for $2.25. Women’s fine Initial Hand kerchiefs; all linen; 25c value; 3 for 50c. Girls’ “Bestyette" Raincoats with capes and Slicker Raincoats; $3.75 value for $2.98. Women’s Long Flannelette Kimonos; $1.75 values for $1.25. New line Platinoid Oval Picture Frames: fine for Christmas Gifts: 25c, 50c and $1.00. Men’s White Laundered Pleated Shirts, in three sizes of pleats; regular $1.25 kind; all sizes; fine for gifts; for 89c. $5.00 Plaid Blankets, in gray, tan, pink and blue; make grand gifts, for $3.98. Very wide Fancy Silk Rib bons just came in; are very beautiful patterns; 35c value for, yard, 21c. 100 kinds Leather and Moire and other fancy Hand Bags; black and all colors, for $1.00. Women’s German Blanket and Eiderdown Bath Robes, $3.00 to $10.00. Women’s 2-clasp Kid Gloves. $1.00 quality; black, white with black, and all colors; every pair new and fresh for Christmas; pair, 79c. Men’s Tie «nd Hose Sets in boxes for Christmas, 50c. 3,000 Children’s Linen and fine Lawn Handkerchiefs; to-morrow. 5c. Kiddles’ pretty Handker chiefs in little trunks for gifts; 3 of them 19c. Women’s Percale House Dresses; fine line patterns; $1.50 value; make a nice gift for 98c. Gold front Cuff Links and Tie Clasp, in velvet-lined box, 50c. “High’s Special” $1.50 Coutil Corset; medium bust, long hips, 6 hose sup porters, for $1.19; fine for Xmas gifts. Women's fast black “Cadet” Hose, in three weights — ribbed and plain tops— double rein forced heels and toes. Pair 25c. Women’s silk lisle hosiery. Black, white and tan; high spliced heels; garter top; double sole. 3 Pairs for $1. Women’s winter weight Silk Hose —best in Atlan ta for the money. Black, white, tan and other colors. Pair, 50c. Plenty children’s hose. Pair 15c, and 25c. $20.00 Suits 22.50 Suits 25.00 Suits 27.50 Suits 30.00 Suits 32.50 Suits 35.00 Suits and Overcoats and Overcoats and Overcoats, and Overcoats and Overcoats, and Overcoats. and Overcoats. $75.00 $14.50 $37.50 Suits and Overcoats 16.50 40.00 Suits and Overcoats 18.50 45.00 Suits and Overcoats 20.50 50.00 Suits and Overcoats 22.50 55.00 Overcoats 24.50 60.00 Overcoats 26.50 65.00 Overcoats Overcoats $56.50 Special Prices On Sweater Coats $3.00 Sweaters $2.45 3.50 Sweaters 2.95 4.00 Sweaters 3.45 $9.00 Sweaters $28.50 29.50 33.50 37.50 41.50 44.50 48.50 $4.15 SATURDAY—APRON DAY You’ll find the buzz about them on the Second Floor. Maids’ and Nurses’ White Lawn Aprons. Tomorrow Fancy trimmed Lawn Aprons, with lace, and Swiss with Em- nr- op-jd AA broidery—with pockets, and so nice for Gifts 3UL, I t)L allu Jl.Uu Percale Bungalow Aprons. These are large and roomy 25c 1 50c 1 I Buy Your Christmas Waists EE To-morrow—only “16” more Days before the Chimes will EE ring on Christmas morn. 1 $2.50 Waists $1.29 $3.50 Waists $2.49 $6.00 Waists $4.95 $5.00 Sweaters 6.00 Sweaters 4.85 7.50 Sweaters 5.85 $8.45 Women’s and Misses’ Lingerie, Linen and Crepe Waists, tucked, pleated and embroider ed styles; long sleeveB, high and low neck, turn down collars; to-morrow for Women's Fancy Striped Silk Waists, hem-stitch ed yokes, droop shoul der styles; $3.50 the regular selling values everywhere; to-morrow a fine gift See Our Special Display of & $3.00 and $4.00 Soft and ^ 1 Stiff Hats in the Windowat J 1 .95 Cloud-Stanforc Sixty-One Peachtree Stre l Co. e t Exquisite Net Waists for Women and Misses, ruffled to your heart’s content, and ribbons all through and over them in bows; to-morrow for A $1.29 $2.49 $4.95 | JUST 2 OPENED 500 Women’s High-class Silk Shirts, V-neck and turn-back collar, styles that will till Whitehall and Peachtree streets next spring every minute of the day. We bought them just for you to make nice gifts, not at $5.00, but to-morrow, $3.95 SUGGESTION Buy your friends Silk Petticoats—Women love them like they love a dower. Just received 300 Beautiful, High-grade Jersey top Silk Petticoats. Roomy ones, yet of the clinging style, in Greens, Black and every color. Good stores get $4 for them. To-morrow For $2.95. Third floor, J. M. HIGH CO. FURS! FURS! | Only one story We take == “1-4 Of!” every piece or set you may se- == lect—and our whole stock new. == HU J. M. HIGH CO. HIIIIIIHIUlipI as V, j 111# itv