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TTTK ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. JUAREZ EXECUTIONS AS BANDMASTER ELLERY AND STARS TO AID IN BIGCHRISTMAS BENEFIT U 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. 1 «. 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 TXOHTT OOZnrraTJOTIOW This Same Heater in Larger Sizes It toohee High, aed a tl-lneh fire-pot-—f 10-00 *1 lnohee Mgti, It tienti fire-pot—012-50 44 Inches high, 16-tncH fire-pot, 916 ft* I'liRNlTURLco- 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 % % £ • 2 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. I & 33 •* ;■ S: ft $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. ^ 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.