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Till ATLANTA (SKOKUIAN AND \ I W'S JUAREZ EXECUTIONS US BANDMASTER ELLERY AND STARS TO AID IN BIG CHRISTMAS BENEFIT Mayor Qualities as An Expert on Beer m, whh an #*x|kti wit net-*, urt to-day In tiio trial of rase as to the efforts of MAFON. Dec. 9. Bridge Mayor of Mh. in the City 0 a prohibition beer. The Mayor testified that several bot- t os did not make him drunk and that he believed h man rould safely drink four or five bottles if he ato something with it. PLAN CAR LINE EXTENSION. CADSDKX, ALA., Dec.* 9.—Stock holder' of the Gudsden. Bellevue and Lookout Mountain Railroad hold a meting here to-morrow to deride on the extension of the car line on »ev- eral streets in Gadsden. 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 Blanco 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. means even than we have been com pelled to adopt.” Carranza says that the flower of clemency possessed by the Mexican pebplfc, has been exhausted, but that he by means of definite reparation of the national organizations wishes to insure permanent tranquillity 1n Mex ico. PHOENIX, ARIZ., Dec. 9.—The ex ecutions by soldiers under General Villa of Mexican Federal officeholders in Juarez when the city was captured by Constitutionalists Is defended in a letter written by Generul 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 dtie," 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 1 peaceful men and boys to enter the army to oppose the Constitutionalists who are. “fighting for the liberties of the people.” Men Given Clemency Before. “With strict deference,” says Car ranza’s letter, “the Huerta officers were tried and executed at Juarez. \mong them were some who Viad 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 < ivilized nations in all ages have em- Pi, ployed more rigorous and bloody 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 (’onstitutionalist com- rounder here, in response to orders transmitted from the city of <’hi- 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 front Gen eral Villa saying he will begin his march on Mexico City as soor 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 hero 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 mail of the 83 deputies who have been held in Belem prison for a number of weeks was opened to-day. Sale ot seats for the big all-star matinee for the Empty Stocking Fund begins TO-MORROW (Wednesday) at the Atlanta Theater. And now the Tango Supper hav ing proven a. complete siKrbess—clear the deck- 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 a bill that has never been eguale*! in its entertaining qualities and that money couldn’t gel together Here they are: Thomas Wallace, tenor, and Bayne Young, baritone of the famous Ellery Rand, 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 con 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 Figrman. finished comedian; Rose Coghlan. charming actress, indeed, and Ixfiita 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 in 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 J essie May O'Neal, presi dent of Cricket Club. Havertys “Crown” Oak fkater S7 n a Divided jJtXS Payments \ If You Wish ^ iViViiiiiiiKirifr Xmas Gifts for All in the Center Aisle. ML RICH & BROS. CO. 1 Three members of the Cricket Club, which is helping out on the Christmas lund. The young ladies are, left to right, Ruth Jameson, Lida McCarthy, Roberta White. one of the highest-priced vaudeville artists playing the film house -'. 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 illustrated at the price of IT.6b H 85 tnchee tail It has & flrs-pot 10 Inoheo in diame ter. It Is the ▼ery thing for the dining room, small hall or bed room. Is made of heavy gauge wrought steal; the fire-pot is well proportioned and corrugated to withstand severe heat Orate Is antt-ellnker and made in two sections Ash pit is very large Joints are perfectly ground and filled with aebeetoe cement, making . TIGHT COHSTOUCTIOW This Same Heater in Larger Sizes 38 inches high, and a 12-lnoh fire-pot—-Jld.On 41 Inches high, 74-tDch fire-pot—U*89 44 Inches high. 1 6-inch fire-pot, $16.00. OEGULARcare 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- Such a dentifrice is ular. PiftNiTURlc* nc W Mi Cor. Auburn Ave. and Pryor Streets || COLGATE’S — RIBBON DENTAL CREAM I L Consult your dentist about it — ask him for a copy of the booklet “Oral Hygiene,” pub lished by Colgate Company reserve your ticket at once for the big show. Comes now the Littlest Wom an Club president, and on behalf of the Littlest Women's Club in Georgia she stands up very straight .and fully four and a half feet tall and mates a generous contribution to the Empty Stocking Fund. This, ladies and gentlemen, is Miss Jessie May ^O’Neal. She is 11 years old and president of the Cricket Club, the most youthful feminine organiza tion In all thf Georgia Federation. The Cricket Club does not pla 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 thai would make the top notes of Signor Caruso sound bullfroggv by eontrasl Well, the Cricket Club is just such a Jolly, happy, cheery little bunch.of Little Women. So what is more natural than tha, they should decide to get into tliid j big, fine Christman game and fill a j lot of empty stock Inge for some other | Little Women, and some Little Men. ! too, that have neither had theit j streak of luck in this world, nor i learned the hard old philosophy of 1 grin and bear it? Well, glory be! they won’t HAVE to learn anything like that tills Christmas. The Little Women of the Cricket Club, and their fathers, and their mothers, and their sisters, and their oousinp, and their aunts and a oto lot are going to ’tend to that Empty Stocking thing And THAT’S a comfort All right. Now, then—boys! Looks rather as If the little girls have set the pace, doesn’t it? That was a wnoderful display of the Christmas spirit made at the tango supper. Crowds from the Atlanta and the Forsyth came a>> soon as the shows were over until the ballroom and adjoining balcony were well fill ed, and by tbeir presence many a poor lttle child will have a stocking Christmas morning otherwise would have been forgotten by Santa Claus. Here are the new subsi riptions to the Empty Stocking Fund Tango Supper $49.00 Mary Dell Carson .5.00 8. K. Godfrey 5.00 Little Nan ... 9 too 66 Comfy” Felt Slippers The Universal Christmas Present, desirable for wear bj every one at any season oi the year— We have them for every member ot the family— filled who Our coals will please you. Call us. CARROLL & HUNTER We have colors every one’s taste. to suit Sizes from baby to grand pa. A Drastic “Let-Go” £ The Big Blue Pencil Pushes Prices Downward on Sails, Coats, Dresses and Furs —The woman who has waited until now for reduced prices on ready-to-wear need wait no longer. For here are values that me might expect in January, but 3* scarcely at the first of December. Kverv 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, captured by our buyer on his recent New York trip. Having been in stock a hare score of days, these gar ments therefore are brimful of NKW- N FSS. To-morrow you may choose from them at these close to halved * •HI pnues. Fashion's Favored Furs W orn noi alone for warmth, but for Beauty and I ’id ures<|uc < J rare as Well. They'll Fairly Fly at These Prices Fur Coat Prices Fractured 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 eolleetion includes the best and latest styles iri furs Isabella Fox, Sable, Red and Silverine Fox, l’laok Fox, Lynx, French Coney, Moufflon, Skunk, etc. In sets con sisting of muff and scarf one can choose from $20 and .$25 sets at $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 nm#s are $12 to $66.67. $18 to $100 scarfs are $12 to $66.67. Fashionable fur coats in the leading furs such as squirrel, seal, dyed mu: krai, machined coney, marmot, etc. Silk and satin lined, some trimmed in combination furs. Something like threescore coats iri all; from one to live at each price. $42.50 and $4.> coals $31.76. $50 and $60 coats, $41.75. $65 coats at $51.76. $75 coats at $59.75. $95 to $100 coats. $75. $12.i and $135 coats, $97.75. $150 coats at $110. $175 and $185 coats, $215 coats, $175. $250 coats at $195. $295 coats ai $210. $325 coats at $250. « n f? n $125. $1.25 & $1.50 Linen Waists at 79c White all linen tailored waists, plain or with pleated fronts. Coat styles, attached cuff’s, collarless. About all sizes. Choice 70c. Half Price Sale of Waists A rummage of shirts, waists and 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 iri Mack, white and colors. Choice $.V.*r>. were $6.50, $7.50, $8.50, $10.00. Every Suit in Stock Goes Under One of Six Prices The suit stock is at its best. There arc 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 styde. Every suit is grouped under one of these six prices. $14.75; Values to $30 $17.85; Values to $35 $25.00; Values to $50 r $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. Petticoat Prizes 95 Kverv 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 tjjl QC for choice of any ■*•***■' silk petticoat iu stock formerly selling up to $2.75. Includes Messaline and Jersey tops. (to QC for choice of one lot, of messaline silk pel lieoats worth up to $6.30. (tC QC for $7.50 and $8.50 fancy petticoats— chiefly of flowered and satin striped raessalines. Very new and smart. r COATS <Sj*3 QQfor one of princess q?J.i/O s ]jp S j n piag]^ white and colors. Messalines and crepe de chines. Values to $5.00. (tC for $7.85 crepe de chine slips—leading colors. Now that you need ’em Prices are down where They’re easv 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: 1 0.00 buys coats worth to $20 S 1 3.50 buys coats worth to $25 $25.00 Ituvs coats worth To $45 ..J - 27-2# W hiteliall SI. j w m. rich & bros. co.