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—— -V - Til K ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. CHURCH DAY' SERVICES CR DESPITE BAD IIEATHEF Go-to-Church Day was a remark- nble success the more remarkable in view of the rainy and stormy \\ eat her. Jupiter T'luvius would be chagrined f ever h« had a part in stopping \ ball game or cutting down the at tendance at church to a mere hand ful and hie name were not men tioned in the newspaper headlines the next day. Rut Monday the ministers of At- anta were laughing at him. They had the satisfaction for once of hav ing registered a decisive victory over their old arch enemy. The maker and sender of the rains scow led and threatened, and even sent dashes of fine rain and clouds of damp, clinging mists on Sunday, hut the i*eopjo turned out just the same. Pastors Are Happy. They donned their cravenettes. ond shp-ons. and rubbers, and so forjh, and hied to church in serene defiance of the rain god. The pastors of flocks about the city were correspondingly happy Here was a wet. nasty day. when ordinarily they would be preaching to an au dience of about half or a third of its usual size. Instead they had con gregations as large as on the most beautiful, sunshiny day in spring or summer Many of them went above the normal mark by several hundred. A few even doubled their average at tendance. They were unanimous Monday in their expressions of commendation of the "Go-to-Church Day" plan which was suggested for Atlanta se\ - era! weeks ago. and the general ac ceptance which makes it likely that the day will be observed throughout u 11 Georgia next year Methodist* Report Success. At the regular weekly meeting of jihe Methodist ministers of Atlanta glowing reports were made of the success of "(Jo-to-t 'Lurch Day" at their several churches "It was truly a great da- Dr H. M. DuHo.se said. "At my church there were 1,200 attending Die morning service, and I was counting on 1,000 at night, but the rain held the at tendance down. At that, there were more than 1.500 at the two services, and that is 500 or 600 above the av erage ‘lug crowds' at our church." All the other pastors reported rec ord-breaking attendances, and were visibly elated over the success of the movement. Every minister interviewed said that he had observed a decided help from the “CJo-to-Church" movement, and lie hoped the day would become a permanent institution in Atlanta and ihe rest of the State. The Rev. H. M. Du Hose, of the First Methodist Church, estimated that he had at least 500 or 600 in ex cess (>f the average. Sunday attend ance. His attendance fur the day was 1,500. The larger share, of course, at tended in tiie morning. The rain got in its most effective work in the evening, but did not prevent a record being made Has Decided Influence. "Tiie ‘Go-to-Church’ movement cer tainly had a most decided influence.” said the Rev. Mr. DuBose. "The siormv weather would have given me a small attendance had it not been for the ‘Go-to-Church’ agitation I expect to see permanent results." The Rev. A M. Hughlett, of St. Mark Methodist Church, said in com menting on the results at his church: "I hope this is the beginning of a K.eely Company Gloves Hosiery Handkerchiefs ICeely Company more friendly era between the news papers and the churches. I am Of the opinion that the editors and minis ters have not quite understood each other in the past in many cities of America. This situation rapidly is disappearing, now that they are get ting to know each other better. "The Georgian took a decided - w ep toward bringing the hurches and newspapers into more harmonious re lations. 1 feel that the newspapers can be of great benefit to tiie churches, and, therefore, through the churches to the community. The min isters are overlooking one of their most valuable opportunities to further the spiritual growth and attendance In their churches when they fail to take advantage of tiie space the newspapers offer, "‘Go-to-Church Day’ was a splen did idea 1 am frank to say that it increased tiie attendance at my morning service probably by 300 over what it naturally would have been on a rainy, ciaagreeable day like it was. "It was the largest morning at tendance at St Mark Methodist in three years. I don't think that mis states it in the least. The church is comparatively new, and we do not often flP the building Yesterday morning practically every seat was taken. »*u . . not been for tiie weath er, I would have had to hold an over flow meeting downstairs, and, in fact, f had begun to make preparations for it, as it was, when J saw the crowds pouring in "We had 800 there all we could seat With a bright, pleasant day it would have been 1,000. We held a short service again in the afternoon, but none at night." "Even a week ago we had an In creased attendance.' said the Rev. W. Daniel, of the First Baptist ('hurch, in making his report. "I as cribe this to the interest in church attendance that had been awakened by the campaign of The Georgian in behalf of ‘Go-to-Church Day.’ "We had by accurate count 815 at our morning service yesterday. Our normal attendance is 700 on a pleas ant day. I am certain we could not have taken < are of the crowds yes terday had the sun been shining. "My people and myself are very much pleased with the outcome. There is no doubt that it is a good thing and that it is a movement that should be encouraged and continued from year to year. I hope that Its ef fects will be [iprmanrnt." The Rey William Russell Owen, of the Capitol Avenue Baptist Church, sai l that he had a better attendance than he ordinarily would have had on a rainy day. "The Idea is a good one," he said. "It gets people out that don't go to church often and some..that have not been inside church doors before for months, or maybe years. Urges Regular Observance. "With ail of the ministers of the city co-operating it can he made an institution in the future. 'Go-to- Church Day’ should be observed an nually in Atlanta and in the entire State of Georgia, for that matter" Dressed Meat Cost Up 73.8 Per Cent in l T . S. in Ten Years WASHINGTON, Dec 15 Dressed meat increased 73.8 per cent In price from 1899 to 1909. notwithstanding that tiie producing kept pace with the in crease In population during that period, according to a report to-day .by the Census Bureau. The total supply of all dressed meats for both 1909 and 1899 was 107 pounds per capita. Considering only beef. veal, multon and pork, the supply was 105 pounds per capita In 1909. compared with 106 pounds in 1899. Tim figures are based on the returns of slaughtering houses only, which in clude only about 65 per cent of the to tal production of dressed meat SIIFE BLOWER IS Driver Readies Randall Coal Of fice Just in Time to Save the Manager’s Life. Two daring attempts on tiie safes In the offices of two of Randall Bros.’ coal yards resulted early Mon day morning in a small robbery 5 n one case and in the other the cap ture of a negro burglar, after a scuf fle for a revolver that Anally was set tled by a blow from a hammer on the head of the burglar. J. L. chandler, manager of the Ran dall coal yard at No. 64 Krog street, entered his office at 6 o’clock Mon day morning. As he went in the front door there was a scramble in the rear of the office and a rush of steps through the rear entrance. In the main office room the flare of an electric light showed the safe in a somewhat disfigured condition. The knob had been chiseled away and the door of the safe otherwisevi.amageq in an effort to get it open without ex- plosi ve 9. on the floor lay a cap and scattered tools. Burglar Found in Barn. Mr. chandler got a revolver from his desk and ran out the back door Into a dark-gray mist. Some instinct led him to the barn, and there, in a corner, he found a hatless negro crouching. Tiie negro surrendered readily, protesting his innocence, but on reaching the office his first action was to pick up the cap from the floor and put it on. The burglar appeared so submissive that Mr Chandler laid down the re volver while he called the police by telephone. In a twinkling the negro seized the weapon, aimed it at his cantor and was just about to pull the trigg- r when Jackson Reed, a negro driver, stepped into the office. Felled With Hammer. Reed closed with tiie burglar and attempted to take the revolver from him. The struggle went round and round the office, knocking over the furniture, and was terminated only by a judicious blow from the robber's own hammer, dealt on his skull by Mr. Chandler. The police were summoned and the negro, who pro lptly recovered con sciousness, was taken to headquar ters. where he said his name was Charley Stevens, of No. 77 School street. The other and successful robbery took place earlier at the Randall con! office at Boulevard and the Georgia railroad. Safe Blown to Bit?. After entering through a rear wi l- dow, which was forced open, the rob ber or robbers ble the safe to pieces, using such an unnecessary charge o£ explosive that the windows of the of~ flee were shattered and the furniture and part of the floor wrecked. The loss was only a few dollars. At the main office of Randall Rros., in the Peters Building, the twin at tempt on their offices was regarded as a coincidence. "We know of no reason for any gen eral effort to bo made on our safes,’’ it was said. The offices are about a Free Concert for Christmas Fund NEXT: The Sunday afternoon FREE concert for the benetit of the Emp ty Stocking Fund. It will be the mom entertaining of all the events vet offered in the campaign for Christmas charity by the Christ mas Editor. Make your plans now to attend this concert. It will be held at the Forsyth Theater, beginning at 3 o'clock, next Sunday afternoon. Leading musicians of the city, as well as stars then appearing on the Atlanta stages, will make up the most elaborate program ever of fered in this city. It will be free of charge. The Christmas Editor issues *o- day the first call for the return of dolls which have been taken out 10 be dressed. There is no special hurry, as yet, but all who are ready should not delay in returning ihe dolls. They have the hearty thanks of the Christmas editor for their good work. There are still a number of dolls to be dressed. Call and get them. The address is No. 20 East Ala bama street. Slays Aged Mother For Fancied Slight DONALDSVILLE. LA . Dec. 16.—An gered because of a fancied slight, Paul Falcon, a 28-year-old Spaniard, shot and killed his aged mother, Mrs. Ber nardo Ragas. at their home on tiie St. Emma's plantation, Bayou IjaFourehe. Lynching is feared. Note Says Missing I Sues Ex-Partner to Girl Will Be Home Quit Business Here mile apart. Detectives Hamby and Dickery were ut on the case. Stevens was held in $1,000 bond by Judge Broyles on charges of burglary and assault with intent to murder. Burglars Rob Saloon of $50 and Cigars. Burglar*? robbed the saloon of P. Moolos. No. 58 Decatur street, of $50 cash and several boxes of cigars Sun day night. The intruders got in by .sawing the lock out of the back door. Traces were found around the prem ises of No. 56 Decatur street next door to show that they had attempt ed to break in there also, but had left their work undone. Mrs. Anna Richter Dies at Age of 85 Mrs. Anna Richter, 85 years old. one of the pioneer German citizens of Atlanta, died at the home of a friend at No. 91 East Harris street early Monday morning. She leaves no relatives. Mrs. Richter was perhaps the most widely known German woman in this city, owing to her long residence here. Funeral services will be held at Bloomfield's chapel at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment will be in Oakland. Jail Alleged Son of Senator Patterson WILMINGTON. DET Dec. 15.— James M Patterson, also known as Silas M. Paterson, who said he is a son of the late United States Sena tor Patterson, of South Carolina, must serve a sentence of fifteen months in the Atlanta penitentiary for using the mails in a scheme to defraud. NKW YORK, Der. 15.—The parent* j of Jessie Evelyn Mct'ann, the missing ! society girl, received a postcard to ! day bearing: tiie following note: "Dear Mother I will be home Thursday afternoon. Don’t worry. - Jessie.” The writing was not in tin* girl's hand, and members of the family as serted that the note probably was written by a crank. Court Order Revokes Lumber Firm Charter A decree dissolving the charter of the Union Plopolis Lumber Company was handed down by Judge John T. Pendle ton, in the Superior Court, Monday morning. Some time ago more than two-thirds of the stockholders filed a petition ask ing that they be allowed to surrender the charter. It was asserted that no body would suffer loss by the dissolu tion. The tight for a permanent Injunction restraining George lioitman from en gaging In tiie printing business in \ lanta was heard before Judge Pend ton Monday. Mrs. Ellen F Knm, principal owner in the Knowles-iu' man Printing Company, of Cinclnna is the petitioner. She charges Holin', .-old .,ut bis interest in the Cincim,' , company to her and agreed not to en i the printing business in Atlanta. Recently lie came tu Atlanta and handling the business of the Howa> i Printing Company at litj Marie- ' Street, which the petitioner charge. operated in his wife’s name. ‘No Quorum’ Holds Up ‘Graft’ Probe Report No report on the "graft" probe - City Electrician R. C. Turner will i. made at the meeting of the City Com. oil Monday afternoon, although'the vestigating committee has practical completed its decision. A meet it e called for Monday had to he post pom 1 for lack of a quorum, and the rep. could not be put in the proper form The committee has agreed that it w >t ask that th$ City Electrician be im Puck Taken Over by Socialist Magazine NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—Puck, f ho ; comic weekly, whose motto is "Wh it i fools these mortals bo." has been j taken over t>y The Masses, a .so cialistic monthly. What the terms | of the deal are no one who knows j anything about them will reveal. not peached, but the Ci will r eprimand him. JEWELERS & BROKERS 301 Peter* Bldp Money to Loan. Phone Main 228> STRICTLY PRIVATE. Mayor Goes, Sees, And Starts Tangoing PETOSKEY, MICH., Dec 15. A tango fight is on in Petoskev and is growing warm. A delegation of women asked Mayor Reycraft to taboo the dance in the city. He said he would investigate and went to a dancing acad emy. where he learned the new step and novy he is dancing it with the others A petition is being circulated to be taken before fhe Council with a view to squelching the dance. VAPOR TREATMENTS FOR COLD TROUBLES Are now used in all hospitals. The vapors carry the medication to the lungs and air passages without dis turbing fhe stomach. When Vick's "Vap-O-Rub” Croup and Pneu monia Sal\ Is applied over the throat and chest, these vapors—of Menthol. Thymol. Eucalpytol. Cam phor and Pine Tar are released by the heat of the body. Usually the worst colds go in one night—croup in fifteen minutes. Vick’s is fine for head colds asthma and catarrh, and is absolutely harmless. Three sizes — from 26c up. A visit to either of these departments in our store will solve the vexed problem of Christmas Gifts and save you money and time. These departments—as are all the others—are full of choice articles that will please and satisfy. TOYS FOR CHILDREN, PRACTICAL ARTICLES TOR GROWN-UPS. "'^ r ' "ryrv ~^tr?iriiiiiiiini%ii(i>ii<r4i%iM ffruu'i'irflwii jssjE&U *■ ir • • y .. I . 'i- I 1 • fl'%. r, * , / L..y .f‘,,r ' •• i - '■ REGENSTEIN’S REGENSTEIN’S A ALL THIS WEEK FIVE SPECIAL LOTS one former selling Prices s at COATS AT $7.5© Valt L »‘ 2 COATS AT $110.00 Values u u> ‘ 3 COATS AT $0.5© Values uj Lot 4 COATS AT $15.00 Values u Lots COATS AT $110.75 HOSIERY Silk Hosiery—black and colors. 50c. $1.00, $1.50 Pair. KIMONOS New styles in Crepe de Chine, Silk and Outing. From $1.00 up. Many FURS new styles in popular Furs. HANDKERCHIEFS Dainty Handkerchiefs, in pretty Xmas boxes. All prices. CHARGE ACCOUNTS. All Xmas Purchases made now and up to the 25th will show on January statement, but not due till February 1st. FORTY j WHITEHALL U PnTN FORTY WHITEHALL AN EXTRA SPECIAL IN DESSERT KNIVES AND FORKS. All Oneida Community Reliance Silver Plate. Solid Handle Knives, reg. $2.20, sDecial, set $1.65. Solid Handle Forks, reg. $2.00. special $1.23 set. Hollow Handle Knives, teg. $5.00, special $3 25 set. Carving Sets 75c to $20.00 Beautiful Pearl Handle Set, $20.00. Chafircr Dishes Casseroles, 89c, $1.48, $1.98, $5.00. Baby Plates, 50c. Smoking Stand, $3.50, $5.50, $7.50, $12.00. Bronze Ash Tray, 75c. Cigar Lighter, $1.50, $2.50. Shaving Mugs, $3.00, $3.50. Shaving Stands, $10.00. Jewelry $oxes, 25c, 50c, $2.25, $3.00. Watches, $1.00 to $15.00. In all styles and metals for every one: $3.50 up. Special Set. consisting of Chafing Dish. Tray, Fork and Flagon, $2G.C0. Ccmb and Brush Se f s. in case $6.50 and $7.50 ! Mantel ^Clocks, $1.50 to $10.00. Special reduction on C ut Glass for Xmas. Hand-painted China at special price. Pocket Knives in all shapes and kinds. Safety Razors of all ki nds. Brass Jardiniere, $1.48 and $1.98. Brass Umbrella Stand, $1.98. =3E3C dr UL HP HP 3P=1 J We Are Open Until S o ’Clock Every Evening Silverware Sets 26-piece Rogers set, regular $7.50 value, $4.48. 32-piece set Commu nity Silver, $22.75. (Mahogany case.) 26-piece set Commu nity Silver, $19.75, (Mahogany ease.) 32-piece set Reliance Silver, $12.75. (Plush case.) 26-piece set Reliance Silver, $8.50. Plush case.) Sterling Silver At Less Than Jewelers' Prices. 35 pieces in case, $70.00. Knives and Forks, set, $22.50. Fruit Knives, set $9.00. Spoons, $10.00. 53 Peachtree n 37 Whitehall