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r THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. COUNCIL TIKES WHAT IS THE BEST PRESENT? THAT IS THE BIG QUESTION Ordinance Regulating Taxi Rates and Turner Charges Also Con sidered by Committees. Thr*e commlttws of thf* City Council will meet Thursday after noon In an effort to take some conclu sive action on matter* of far-roacb- lng Importance The investigating committee hope* to determine its report on the "graft*’ charges against City Klertrirlan H <\ Turner. The Aldermanlc Board, act ing as a committee will hold a public hearing on the new traffic ordinan* ° and decide upon a recommendation t.> t'ouncil. The Ordinance Commute «• will give final consideration t . a hill regulating taxicab fares The taking of testimony in the Tin ner "graft” investigation D < ompb r . Turner has admitted receiving and a gold watch from ele.-trlcal con tractors, but he claims that it was for the purpose of paying off bis in dehtednes* incurred by his - ampAigr. for election. The feature of the close of this hearing will be the argument of Attome> Aldine I’hambers. who declares that he has proved Turner a 'grafter." and who will recite to the •ommlttee what he claims to be clear grounds for Impeachment. Council Is perplexed over the na*v traffic law that would stop the park mg of automobiles In the downtown section for more than .10 minutes at .1 time, and would prohibit pedestrians from crossing streets except at cor ners. Society women who drive their machines and doctors wh<> lea\e their cars in the street during their office hours arc vigorous protester** against the parking provision of the law mil they are causing considerable trouble to those who want to relieve congest ed conditions. A law strictly regulating taxicab chargee will be recommended by the 1 *rdlnance Committee. blit taxicab owners declare that the proposed rates are loo low The committee will determine these rates at the meeting Thursday afternoon and pass an act requiring them to be pouted on the 1n*ide of every taxicab and auto mobile that is for rent. Hnder the present Ihw taxicab owners are al lowed to charge whatt they choose. Chicago University Teaches the Tango CHICAGO, Dec. 11.—The Unr end limitation waltz to-day has the offl- idal sanction of the faculty of the University «f Chicago. An Instructor lias been employed to lesch the pr<>p- or *tepa to the fltuuem. Mias Mary Htnman, physical cul ture teacher at the university, ex plaining the faruffVs altitude, said: "if ;he student* insist upon dances, they may as well do them correctly." ■ You're the One ■ who is going to suf fer if you neglect the small ills of the Stom ■ ach, Liver and Bow els. I hey are only warnings of impend- ■ ing sickness which you can "sidetrack” by the use of ■ I ■ HOSTETTER'S Stomach Billers It Restores the Appetite, Aids Digestion and Keep* You Well I ■ I ■ By MARY LEA DAVIS. Christmas day Is getting nearer and nearer Have you selected that prea- 1 ent for your wife" If you are a wif*. . have you choaen the gift which you intend to present to your husband? I am very much in favor of the Idea j of shopping early in the holiday sei- ( son. I have advocated 1t. for years. I I believe married folks should get their I Christmas presents ahead of time. ! Don’t wait until the last minute, if I you do. >'*u are sure to aelert th»? ! wrong thing That i* one of the main reasons so many inappropriate gifts I .ire given > very Christmas. T*m sure ot H. The problem is a serious one. It amounts to a great deal of worry. | You warn to give the best preaeit, i don't yon" of course you do. We \ ill do. That is the spirit of Chrint- I runs lime. But what IK the bast pres ent? That's the question which both- ! » rs a good many people every year. \nd that is the reason 1 asked the married readers of The (Georgian to write me telling what THEY thought ttie heat preset)t for a wife to give her husband and for a huabend to give his wife. I wanted the experience of others to be of real benefit to those who are now worrying over the prob lem. HERE IS MY OFFER. To the wife trho write* the best short letter Idling what is the most u*eful pi ft for a husband, one $10 gold piece. Three award* of $H each trill be giveh the wives whose letters are adjudged the iuxt best. Also, / will award the same prizes to husbands who write brief letter* outlining the most appro priate gift for a husband to give hi* wife,. For the husband'* letter that is adjudged the best the writer will rrecive a $10 gold piece. JJu* bond* who write the three next best letter* will r err ire, ras'h, a $.5 gold piece, for their thoroughness. Send your letters addressed to MARY LEA DAMP Editorial Department, The, At Uinta Georgian. Here are soma letters Just received BIBLE AND GOOD WISHES. Miss Mary Lea Davi* 1 can't think of anything that would appeal to a husband's bet ter self more than for his wife to remember him on Christmas morning with the Bible as her gift, with Its many comforting passages and promises to sustain him the new year. Rhe might accompany thia with some needy article made with her own hands, and with much love and confi dence wish him Joy and cheer. Stephens, Of, MRS. H. H. SOME SOFT SHIRTS. Mias Mary Lea Pavla: A couplt* of soft shirts, to wear when a fellow doesn't care to be “spruced up,” and a white tucked bosom linen shirt for formal wear, all made by a wife’s own bands, is rnv suggestion for a Christmas gift. MRS. M. A. B. Jefferson, (la. COLLAR AND TIE BOX. Miss Mar)' Lea I>avis: T think the nicest and most use ful gift for a husband would be h box with a lid to it, covered with some nice material und lined in side with a place for his collars, ties and collar buttons, with some nice ribbon of same color rif cov ering to hang by where he dress os. This would enable him to know* where to find his things and he would appreciate the thoughtful wife for making it for him. MRS. L. L. Athens. Ga SOMETHING HE NEEDS. Miss Marv Lea Davie: I think the most useful gift for a wife to give her husband is the thing that he needs the worst at the time hho gives the present. Tf he needs a thing ho is sure to appreciate it more than anything else, for married people do not have money to spend for things they don’t really need Atlanta, Qa. MRP. P. L. U. CHECK AND SUBSCRIPTION. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I think the most acceptable Christmas gift for husband would bo n $2F> check and a year's sub scription to The Georgian and Sunday American. B© optimistic under all circumstances, and don't object to his smoking all the fr Buy Correctly Graded Diamonds Where Weights and Grades Are Guaranteed T’nless you are a diamond expert you naturally have to depend upon the integrity of your dealer when yon pur chase them. What is still more important, you have to trust to his knowledge and skill in grading diamonds Ha^dlj any two dealers grade diamonds alike. A jeweler may be ab solutely honest and reliable and still not have the nec essary skill to correctly grade them according to stand ard classifications. All of our diamonds are weighed and graded by an expert who has had over 26 years’ experience with us alone. All grades and weights are guaranteed. Each stone bears a tag on which is marked in plain figures its eisct weight, quality and the lowest price at which we can sell it. We send selections by prepaid express to reliable peo ple, anywhere, to prove that our grades and prices are right Lit ■ ’-al deferred payment plans are allowed to those who prefer to buy that way. Diamonds make ideal Christmas gifts. Call a’ the store and let us show you our stock, or write for .»• 160-page illustrated catalogue and booklet. Facts Abo Diamonds. MA1ER & BERKELE, Inc. Diamond Merchants Established 1887 31-33 Whitehall St. Atlanta. Ga. cigars he raoelvo* aw f'hristma* gifts. MRS. W. R. 8: Atlanta. Os. SAVING HIS CREDIT. Minn Mary Lea Davis The most appreciated Aift wife could give to her husband in the assurance that she has not purchased gifts galore on a “charge" basis to embarraew him after the festive season I* over. Macon, Ga. MRS. D. P. HIS PER80NAL TASTE. M i rs Ma ry J .f a Davis: Let the husband's Christmas souvenir be suited to his. personal tafite and need. Your real gift should be a heart full of love and a helping hand Clothe him again as you first saw him. in all the beauti ful. manly virtues. I r they no longer fit. spread over him a man- lie of charity, pity and forgive ness (live him your hand and make another brave, prayerful pull to lift him up. MRS. W. F. Newnan, Ga. FOR HIS COMFORT. Miss Mary Lea Davis: During the fifteen jears of oar married life I have always given to mv husband gifts that were for his comfort and pleasure, al ways feeling that they were need ed. and that he would enjoy them. Tills year I shall make for him four pairs of slumber slip pars; the old ones are worn, and lie always enjoyed them. I will also make a cushion for his office chair. As his old fountain pen hns failed, I hope to be able to replace It with a new one. I al ways give within mv means. I Just put a lot of love in with the stitches and he always appreci ates mv Torts, great or sin^ll. Winder. MRS M. 8. B. SAVED FOR HIS GIFT. Mias Mary Lea Davis. If f take the money my hus band has earned to buy him a Chriptmas present. I feel that he has bought it; go I saved during the year and am going to buy him six nice shirts and a aet of cuff buttons. MRS. O. A. K. A TRIP BACK “HOME.” Miss Mary Lea Davis: I a in a clerk at a very moder ate salary. My wife thinks that the time will never come when she will he able to visit her folks in North Georgia. So by denying myself many ILtle things neces sary to a man's comfort I will surprise her with a round-trip ticket to see the “old*’ folks at “home" once again, her dearest wish. F. 15. K. Savannah, Oa. WILL LET HER CHOOSE. Miss Mary leva Davis: For Christ mas I am going to give my wife money, as much hh l 'an spare, and let her :hu«>.s«- tL. best present. VY. H P. Chattanooga. Tenn. A FINE BABY BOY. Miss Mary Lea Davis: To rnv mind the most useful and appreciated Christmas gift that a wife can give her husband is a An* baby boy—with the promise of many more that they may. as the years go by, enjoy the pleasure of Christmas leaning on these sub stantial gifts of their youth. Augusta, Ga. MILS R J. W A BIBLE FOR HIM Mias Mary Lea Davis: I think the nicest present for rny husband would be a Bible MRH. W. O. J Ninety-Six, B. C. A SON AND HEIR Mis« Mam’ Lea Davis I think the most suitable present for the occasion wou <1 be for every woman to present her husband a baby boy on Christmas morn, a* that is the day of Christ’s birth. One other suggestion is a nice memorandum book for each day In the year. MRS. E. M P West F’olnt, Ga FOR HIS COMFORT. Mis-; Mary Lea Davis: The most appropriate and accept able gift in my estimation that a. wife of limited means can give her husband Is a morris chair, a pair of house sllppera and a year’s sub scription to The Georgian and Hearst’s Sunday American. A hus band that wouldn’t appreciate fids b very ungrateful. Alma. Ga. MRF C. L S MONEY FOR BILLS. Miss Mary Lea Davis The best Chrifttms* gift that I can think of to my husband from me would eb the ten-dollar gold piece which you are offering. It would help pay some of the Christmas bills so that he might feel happier on Christmas da\ This will be the First Christmas gift he has ever re ceived from me which be ha* not had to pay for birnse f. Athens, Ga. MRS. M. V. M. A BUNGALOW. Miss Mary Lea Davie: The most useful gift for the wife would be a beautiful bungalow. Atlanta, Ga. MRS. R. H. S A BIBLE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: l have a husband who is perfect In every way only he Is not a Christian I will give him a Bible. A friend gave him a lot of little cig arette rugs and I took the silk frlng«* off of the ends ami made him a nice tie. I also made a cover for the cushion of his chair- out of the rugs He likes to read and I will give him The Georgian to read when Hp Is not reading the Blb’e. Macon. Ga. MRS. M A. W. PUBLIC WILL MEET F! Masons'Head Chosen; Fund for Home Grows The musically-inclined people of Atlanta, will have the opportunity to meet Channing Ellery at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, when an informal reception has been arranged in honor of the famous bandmaster at the Ansley Hotel. Everybody is invited. Mr. Ellery is to reach Atlanta Fri day morning, and will appear at the "Star Matinee” that afternoon at which his band is to play, at the Atlanta Theater In behalf of the Empty Stocking Fund t The famous band i« to be heard In J a scries of concerts at the Auditorium : under the auspices of the Music Fes tival Association. As ha~s been an nounced. the school children of At- I lanta will be admitted free to the matinee concerts on Monday, Tues day, Wednesday and Thursday J through admission by tickets distrib uted at the various schools. One-third of the children will attend on each of the first three days, the fourth matinee being open to the negro school children. The openirlg concert will take place next Friday night, with tickets on sale at the door. The Music Fes tival Association assures the public that the Ellery engagement is to be one of the notable events of the sea son. In Nashville, in fact, such a furor was created by the wonderful con certs given by the band that after bearing the series of six perform ances. special permission was extend ed by the city for two more concert* on Sunday, the night concert at 9 o’clock being largely attended by church-goers, who went to the con cert directly from the churches. CHARLESTON. C., Dei’. 11.- George T. Bryan, of Greenville, to-day was elected grand master of the South Carolina Grand Lodge of Masons, sue reeding George 8. Mower, of Newbery Delegates this afternoon enjoyed a vaudeville show and oyster roast before leaving. Another two years should nee the $100,000 fund completed for the Ma sonic home, $85,0<K) being now in hand FALLS DEAD IN STREET. DALTON, Dec. 11.—Mrs. Faille Martin, an aged woman living in the western part of the city, dropped dead in the streets here last night while en route to visit a friend. There is Only One tt .99 Bromo Quinine That is Laxative Bromo Quinine Used the World Over to Cure a Cold in One Day Always remember the full name. Look for the signature on every box. 25o. - — — - — ... vin. ksa y Columbian Masons To Confer Degree The Master Mason’s degree will be conferred by the Columbian Chapter, No. 136, Royal Arch Masons, at a meeting next Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Participants 1n this ceremony will afterward partake of a feast, and lat er put on the Royal Arch degree. THE GEM VACUUM CLEANER A REAL XMAS GIFT Eliminates the Use of Broom, Duet-Pan and All the Drudgery of Housekeeping No Cleaner does better work; none gives longer service..... Phone call will bring demonstrator. The Orias National Selling Corporation 605-607 Empire Life Building Phone=Ivy 8^38 $7.50 Xmas Gifts for Men Things They Want, faeed and Use V We’ve studied Men’s wants—we’ve heard 'em press their wishes—we know they d rather leeeive a gift the elegant in things to wear. ^ Get them a handsome imported $3.00 J/Afy Cravat—they’re here—no two alike—ab- solutelv exclusive. ' C=E Fine Satins in highly designed patterns —rich shades and combinations—$2.00. 50c to $1.50 buys one of our Cravats of Superior Quality and unusual attractiveness. 50c buys your choice of twelve shades in a special Silk Cravat, folded in a beautiful burntwood box. Gloves of the better kind—for street, driving or dress—Gloves in dressed or undressed kids— tans, blacks, grays, $1.50 to $2.50. Fine fur-lined Gloves—wrist or gauntlet, $4.00 to $8.50. Fleece-lined Gauntlets. $3.50 to $5.00. Wool Gloves, 50c and $1.00. Great Line of $5.00 Fancy Vests GLOVES ArQsniUloii. SEND IN YOUR mail orders to-day PARKS-CM1BERS-MRD WICK 37-39 Peachtree COMPANY Atlanta, Ga. Dec. RYE WHISKEY .*',*• -«if t- R ;.i IlSON to 25, 1913 Five Full Quarts E. B. Gibson’s "7 C Celebrated Monogram Rve . . . ^ One Quart of Same Brand FREE Smoth, Velvety, Mellow, Rich EXPRESS PREPAID Otter Good &v>Mi NMt Oec. 11 ^H]ske/ EJEL Gibsom d»>Mi ^vhiske/. EH. Gibsom to 25, fcr»ej RvSft feySKE/. 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Order five quarts of these brands and get one quart of the same FREE. 5 Quarts Imperial Apple........ $3.25 5 Quarts White Com 3.25 5 Quarts Yellow Cora 3.25 5 Quarts Palmetto Gin 3.25 5 Quarts Tom Gin 3.25 5 Quarts Nubbin Cora...... ..... 3.00 5 Quarts Old Doyle 8.00 6 Quarts Boot Leg Rye......... 3.00 5 Quarts Fine Old Gin 3.00 5 Quarts Apple Brandy.......... 3.00 5 Quarts Peach Brandy 3.00 5 Quarts Duff Gordon Sherry.... 5.00 5 Quarts Offley Forrester Port... 5.00 5 Quarts California Sherry...... 3.25 5 Quarts California Port 3.25 Send Double the Amount of Money for Ten Quarts and Get TWO QUARTS FREE This offer is good only at prices as above quoted. December 11th to December 25th, 1913. TTus offer positively not good on orders put up in jugs, pints or half pints. You pay for only Five Quarts—I Send SIX QUARTS. TheMost Remarkable Offer in History Cut thu * d °, U V*"1l mail r lh J our Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Every brand with an E. B. Gibaon Label bear, the a.- surance of punty and quality. You can depend upon my whidcey. I have a reputation to maintain. Dead; other, follow. E. B. GIBSON, Distiller 1435 Market St, CHATTANOOGA, TENN. ivy-..' ,• *•••• v ., ft