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TTTK ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
JUAREZ EXECUTIONS AS
BANDMASTER ELLERY AND STARS
TO AID IN BIGCHRISTMAS BENEFIT
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VERA CRUZ, Dec. 9.—The
United States scout cruiser Ches
ter sailed from here to-day under
“full speed" orders for Tampico,
which has been invested by Mex
ican rebels The Wheeling will
also leave at once.
They will race up the coast in
an attempt to reach Tamipco be
fore General Bi&nco captures the
city. Fighting there would imperil
a large number of foreigners.
The two vessels were ordered
north in response to appeals sent
by the besieged city.
PHOENIX, ARIZ., Dec. 9.—The ex
ecutions by soldierR under General
Villa of Mexican Federal officeholders
in Juarez when the city was captured
by Constitutionalists is defended in a
letter written by General Venustiano
Carranza to Governor George W. P
Hunt, of Arizona, and made public to
day by the Executive. Carranza says
that through a lack of a full under
standing of Mexican problems an out
sider might place a wrong construc
tion on the acts of the Constitutional
ists.
“That is due," the letter says, "to
the fact that criminal acts with which
this struggle was begun and the cruel
measures to maintain it are forgot
ten.”
General Carranza relates that a
“corrupt minority of the defeated
factions” has attempted to control
the Government by violence, murder
ing. destroying property and forcing
peaceful men and boys to enter the
army to oppose the Constitutionalists
who are "fightfng for the liberties of
the people.”
Men Given Clemency Before.
“With strict deference.” says Car
ranza’s letter, “the Huerta officers
were tVied and executed at Juarez.
Among them were some who had been
captured at Torreon by this same
General Villa, who. after pardoning
them, agreed that they should be en
listed by our forces. Thereafter they
had endeavored, though unsuccessful
ly, to create a defection of the men I
had intrusted to their command,
finally deserting to re-engage in
crime.
“It is true that the established
principles observed in international
wars extend to prisoners the privilege
of pardon or immunity from bodily
harm, but in civil struggles the most
civilized nations in all ages have em
ployed more rigorous and bloody
means even than we have been com
pelled to adopt."
Carranza says that the power of
clemency possessed by the Mexican
people has been exhausted, but that
he by means of definite reparation of
the national organizations wishes to
insure permanent tranquillity in Mex
ico.
Villa Prepares to
March on Capital.
JUAREZ, Dec. 9.—Cavalry patrols
were on duty in the streets here to
day, and other troops were sent to
reinforce the outposts east and south
of the city.
This section was taken by General
Benevides. the Constitutionalist com
mander here, in response to orders
transmitted from the city of Chi
huahua by General Villa, who fears
that the Federal troops marching
north may be planning a sudden at
tack on Juarez.
Many civilians crossed over to El
Paso during the night. They fear
that another battle is going to take
place here.
A message was received from Gen
eral Villa saying he will begin his
march on Mexico City as soon as he
receives reinforcements from Sonora,
Sinaloa and Nuevo Leon.
Huerta Holds Train
Ready for Flight.
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 9.—General
Huerta’s family have arrived safely
at Manzanillo, whence they are ex
pected to sail for Japan. The special
train reached Manzanillo early to
day, carrying five women and two
men in the party.
There is a United States battle
ship at Manzanillo, and it is under
stood that the commander of this
vessel was advised in advance that
the party had left Mexico City and
was asked to assure safety to the
party after reaching the Pacific
Coast port.
Following the flight of General
Huerta’s family, it was reported hers
to-day that a train was being held in
readiness to carry the dictator him
self when his position becomes un
tenable.
Under orders, from Huerta the ac
cumulated mall of the 83 deputies who
have been held in Belem prison for a
number of weeks was opened to-day.
Sale ot saats for the big all-star
matinee for the Empty Stocking Fund
begins TO-MORRuW (Wednesday)
at the Atlanta Theater.
And now—the Tango Supper hav
ing proven a complete success—clear
the decks for the greatest theatrical
event in Atlanta's history the all-
star matinee at the Atlanta Theater
next Friday afternoon at 2:30 for the
benefit of the Empty Stocking Fund.
The Christmas Editor announces
two new features to-day for n bill
that has never been equaled in its
entertaining qualities and that money
couldn’t get together Here they are:
Thomas Wallace, tenor, and Bayne
Young, baritone of the famous Ellery
Band, accompanied by Leader Ellery
himself. These three men are known
the musical world over. Ellery being
famous as the leader of a band that is
acclaimed the most artistically fin
ished in its work of any in the coun
try. Wallace and Young have voices*
of unusual quality and have won high
praise from the most discerning crit
ics, and if this trio ever entered
vaudeville they would be a high-
priced feature, indeed.
Crack Tumblers Volunteer.
And the other new feature is of the
kind no good vaudeville bill would be
complete without—an acrobatic stunt.
House and Francis, crack tumblers of
Atlanta Athletic Club, and as clever
as they make ’em, have kindly conr
sented to appear and a cordial recep
tion Is assured for them.
And don’t forget—
Those stars of the legitimate stage.
Robert Edeson, matinee idol of the
first firmament; Wilton LacKaye, the
best "heavy” man in America; Max
Fignman, finished comedian; Rose
Coghlan. charming actress, indeed,
and Lolita Robertson, acclaimed by
the most noted critics—all these will
appear in the climatic act from "Fine
Feathers.’
Get Your Seats Now!
And Yvette, the sensation of the
Forsyth, who won an ovation on her
opening night and Is eager to do all
in her power to help the Empty
Stocking Fund, will be another star
feature.
Then there will also be Auriema,
Miss Jessie May'
O ’Neal, presi
dent of Cricket
Club.
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Mayor Qualifies as
An Expert on Beer
MACON, Dec. 9 Bridges Smith,
Mayor of Macon, was an expert witness
in the City Court to-day In the trial of
a prohibition case a9 to the effects of
beer.
The Mayor testified that several bot-
t es did not make him drunk and that he
believed a man could safely drink four
or five bottles If he ate something
with It.
PLAN CAR LINE EXTENSION.
GADSDEN. ALA., Dec. 9.—Stock
holders of the Gadsden, Bellevue and
lookout Mountain Railroad hold a
meting here to-morrow to decide on
the extension of the car line on sev»-
eral streets in Gadsden.
Haverty’s “Crown” Oak Heater
6n/i a Divided
Payments
- If You Wish
Heater
for Every
Weather
Is Here
To Stay
Three members of the Cricket Club, which is helping out on the Christmas fund. The young
ladies are, left to right, Ruth Jameson, Lida McCarthy, Roberta White.
one of the highest-priced vaudeville
artists playing the film houses, and
other movie features, as well as a
number of surprise acts that are yet
to be announced.
If you want a real theatrical treat
fitntn* room, email Hall or boA
room 1m nwH <rf heary gauge wrought tba ftrw-yt W well
pwywttooad and corrugated to withstand heat. Grata U
inti-ell nicer and made In two sections A«h pit la vary larpe Jatnta
are perfectly ground and fitted with aabeatoa "rniwit. making
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Cor. Auburn Ave. and Pryor Streets
TDEGULARcare
Tv of the teeth is
taught in thou
sands of schools—
because it is worth
while. That has
been proved
Introduce the “Good
Teeth—Good Health”
idea into your family
today—every one will
profit by it, not only
in better looks, but
also in better health.
But be sure you select a
dentifrice that has no in
soluble grit to scratch.
Be sure also that it is
antiseptic, to check decay,
yet not over - medicated.
Be sure it is delicious in
flavor to make its use
pleasant and therefore reg
ular. Such a dentifrice is
COCSffTES
— RIBBON —
DENTAL CREAM
Consult your dentist about it
— ask him for a copy of the
booklet "Oral Hygiene.” pub-
liahed by Colgate <5. Company
reserve your ticket at once for the
big show.
Comes now the Littlest Worn*
an Club president, and on behalf of
the Little&t Women's Club in Georgia
she stands up very straight and fully
four and a half feet tall and makes a
generous contribution to’the Empty
Stocking Fund.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is Miss
Jessie May O’Neal. She is 11 years
old and jsTesident of the Cricket Club,
the most youthful feminine organiza
tion in all the Georgia Federation.
The Cricket Club does not play
cricket. The Cricket Club is a. cheery
little club of Little Women. You
know how cheery a cricket can be
when he gets himself properly wound
up and singing in a key that would
make the top notes of Signor r *aru»o
sound bullfroggy by contrast.
Well, the Cricket Club is just such
a jo«y, happy, cheery little bunch of
Little Women.
So what is more natural than thal
they should decide to get into this
big, fine Christmas gam»* and fill a
lot of empty stocking® for some other
Little Women, and some Littie Men,
too, that have neither had their
streak of luck in this world. nor
learned the hard old philosophy of
grin and bear it?
Well, glory be! they won’t HAVE
»o learn anything iike that this
Christmas. The Little Women of the
Cricket Club, and their fathers, and
their mothers, and their sisters, and
their cousins, and their aunts and a
whole lot of bachelor uncles, too
are going to ’tend to that Empty
Stocking thing
And THAT’S a comfort.
All right.
Now, then—boys! Looks rattier as
if the little girl* have set the pace,
doesn’t it?
That was a wnoderful display of the
Christmas spirit made at the tango
gupper. Crowds from the Atlanta and
the Forsyth came as soon as the
shows were over until the ballroom
and adjoining balcony were wel/ fill
ed, and by their presence many a
poor Ittle child will have a filled
stocking Christmas • morning who
otherwise would have been forgotten
by Santa Claus.
Here are the new subscriptions to
the Empty Stocking Fund:
Tango Supper $49.00
Mary Dell Carson 5.00
B. K. Godfrey 5.00
Little Nan 1.00
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Comfy” Felt
Slippers
The Universal Christmas
Present, desirable for wear
by every one at any season
ot the year—
We have them for every
member of the family—
We have colors to suit
every one’s taste.
Sizes trom bal>y to grand
pa.
Our coals will please you.
Call us.
CARROLL & HUNTER
27-Z9 Whitehall St.
^'ViiVViiVfiiiVtiVi Xmas Gifts for All in the Center Aisle. WYi
f 8V8. RICH & BROS. CO
A Drastic “Let-Go”
The Big Blue Pencil Pushes Prices Downward
on Suits, Coats, Dresses and Furs
—The woman who has
waited until now for reduced
prices ou ready-to-wear need wait
no longer. For here are values that
one might, expect in January, but.
scarcely at the first of December.
Every suit and dress is radically
reduced in price, as well as the
greater part of the coats and furs.
Most of these garments repre
sent the surplus stocks of New York
makers, raptured by our buyer on his
recent New York trip. Having been in
stock a bare score of days, these'gar
ments therefore are brimful of NEW
NESS. To-morrow you may choose
from them at these close to halved
f U prices.
Fashion's Favored Furs
Worn not alone for warmth, but for
Beauty and Picturesque Grace as Well.
They ’ll Fairly Fly at
These Prices
The long continued spell of warm weather lias so in
terfered with our fur selling that we have decided to clip
prices throughout about a third*. The amazingly diversi
fied collection includes the best and latest styles in furs—
Isabella Fox, Sable, Red and Silveririe Fox, Black Fox,
Lynx, French Coney, Moufflon, Skunk, etc. In sets con
sisting of muff and scarf one ean choose from
$20 and $25 sets ai $16.75. $55 and $65 sets, $41.75.
$29.50 to $35 sets, $21.75. $70 to $80 sets, $51.75.
$39.50 to $45 sets, $31.75. $85 to $100 sets, $71.75.
Single Pieces Reduced a Third
Single pieces are in about the same furs described
above.
$18 to $100 muffs are $12 to $66.67.
$18 to $100 scarfs are $12 to $66.67.
Fur Coat
Prices Fractured
Fashionable fur coats in the
leading furs such as squirrel,
seal, dyed muskrat, machined
coney, marmot, etc. Silk and
satin lined, some trimmed in
combination furs. Something
like three-score coats in all;
from one to five at each price.
$42.50 and $45 coats, $31.75.
$50 and $60 coats, $41.75.
$65 coats at $51.75.
$75 coats at $59.75.
$95 to $100 coats, $75.
$125 and $135 coats, $97.75,
$150 coats at $110.
$175 and $185 coats, $125.
$215 coats, $175.
$250 coats at $195.
$295 coats at $210.
$325 coats at $250.
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$1.25 & $1.50 Linen
Waists at 79c
White all-linen tailored
waists, plain or with pleated
fronts. Coat styles, attached
cuft's, eollarless. About all
sizes. Choice 79c.
Half Price Sale of Waists
A rummage of shirts,
waists an<E blouses in silks,
linens, cottons and laces. A
little bit of everything that
has been “good” this season.
Pay just half the usual
prices.
Crepe de Chine Petticoats
The entire stock consisting of
some seventy-odd petticoats in
black, white and colors. Choice
$5.1)5, were $6.50, $7.50, $8.50,
$10.00.
Every Suit in Stock Goes
Under One of Six Prices
The suit Rtoek is at its best. There are scores and
scores of delightfully new models in the smartest of ma
terials and trimmings. Not rackweary stragglers—
scarred survivors of the early season—but fresh, new
styles, direct from New York’s best makers within the
last thirty days. From the hundreds of suits that com
prise the stock, it is like play to select the desired style.
Every suit is grouped under one of these six prices.
$14.76; Values to $30
$17.85; Values to $35
$25.00; Values to $50
$35.00; Values to $60
$45.00; Values to $75
$55.00; Values to $135
The Pre-Inventory Blue Pencil
Pushes Down Prices on Every
Dress in Stock. None Escapes.
Every silk or wool dress in stock is included
in these reductions.
Evening Gowns Party Frocks
Afternoon Gowns Dancing Frocks
Street Dresses and All Others
$10.00; Values to $22.50
$14.75; Values to $28.50
$19.75; Values to $39.50
$26.75; Values to $60.00
$36.75; Values to $85.00
Petticoat Prizes
COATS
$ 1 95 ^ or C * 10 ' CR °t any
s jik petticoat in
stock formerly selling up to
$2.75. Includes Messaline and
Jersey tops.
QC for choice of one lot
of messaline silk pet
ticoats worth up to $6.50.
S5 95 for $7,50 and $8.50
fancy petticoats—
chiefly of flowered and satin
striped messalines. Very new
and smart.
(t O QO lor one of princess
slips in black, white
and colors. Messalines and
crepe de chines. Values to
$5.00.
C for $7.85 crepe de chine
v^ slips—-leading colors.
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Now that you need ’em
Prices are down where
They’re easy to own.
Thank the warm weather of the past sixty days for the lowered
prices.) Coat makers in New York could wait no longer; they had to turn
their coats loose last month. Now that cold weather is here they might
wish they had them back. But no!—-the coats are here for you to see and
to admire, and these prices are an incentive to buy:
$10.00
$13.50
$25.00
buys coats worth to $20
buys coats worth to $25
buys coats worth to $45
m. rich & bros. co.