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Til I*: ATLANTA GEOI.’M AN AND NEWS. Policyholders at Banquet Discuss Plans for Great Southern Insurance Concern. Policyholders of the Cosmopolitan, Life Insurance Company held a meet - j trig In the office of the company 1n ! the Third National Bank Builldng Tuesday morning to formulate plana j for in< reasiijg the business of the! if-mpant At the WmecofT Hotel Monday j night plans were discussed for build- \ UK i great Southern life insurance! com pan y. Attention was called to ihe fact | that the company has written 1-55,000] of new busine .♦m the last week. At j this rate the company writes morel than $12,000,000 yearly. A business meeting, and not a din - , ner. was what J. K. Orr. the toast-i master, called the gathemig. He said that the South could do anything any Other section of the country could do, ■ »nd that the* South could build a great , insurance company as well as the North. He introdm ed President Winn at the conclusion of his remarks Mr. M inn told what the Cosmopol itan has done and what it can do, : provided H has the co-operation of' Atlanta’s citizens He said that he had just closed three big agency con tracts in Valdosta, Macon and At-j lanta. Colonel \V. I* Peel, chairman of the • finance committee, made a brief ad 1 dress in which lie said that he con si dared the Cosmopolitan a splendid institution John i>. Little one < the company's attorneys, and Judge Arthur G Powell, general counsel, j praised the Cosmopolitan In short ; speeches John Temple Graves spoke on the , possibilities in Atlanta and Georgia j for a great Insurance company. Other speakers were John A. Cope land. Deputy Insurance Commission- i . r. John w Gr.iht. W. C. Willis, of Valdosta. L Jesup. of Macon, and • 51 over.' Edmondson, of Quitman LIFE TERM FOR SLAYING SAVANNAH. Dec. 16. John Hen- j iv De Loath in the Superior Court -a sentenced to life imprisonment a- the murder of Annie Owens, whom lie stabbed to death. /\ 5'\ Princess Mary Mixed In Charity Tangle Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON. Dec 1ft The kind heart of Princess Mary has made tr uble for her She aet out to make Venetian bead ■ necklaces to be sold for charity. Im mediately she wan beset by applicants — British and American who sent, cherka and asked necklaces in retut n. She sent l.a< k the checks but some who got neither necklace noi check made a fuss. U, S. Radium Wasted, Says Federal Report WASHINGTON. Dec. 1ft Deposits of radium-bearing minerals in the 1'nited States are being rapidly depleted by wasteful exploitation, chiefly for the benefit of foreign markets, says a re port issued i,. Die Bureau of Mines From Colorado and I'tah, said to pos sess the most important radium-bear ing deposits In the world, the report said, there was shipped to Europe In 1 f» 12 carnothe ores values commercially at $792,000 McDermott to Quit* Race for Re-election WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 Representa tive lames T. McDermott, of Chicago, recommended for "(ensure by the House lobby committee which investi gated the Mulhall (barges, has an nounced h»- will not be a candidate ofr re-election This solves the question of disposing of his case, and as a result the Demo crats will probably defeat any plan to expel him. Flagler Widow Offers Wife No. 1 $6,000 Yr. NEW YORK. Dec. 16 Mrs. Ida M Flagler, first wife of Henry M. Flag ler, the late Standard Oil capitalist ok Florida, now in n sanitarium, will re ceive about $6,000 u year for the re mainder of her life as dower interest In Flagler’s New York real estate. If a proposed settlement by Mrs. Flagler No 2 Is approved by the Supreme Court. Senator or Nothing, Says Gov. Johnson 8AN JOSE, CAL., Dec 16 Governor Hiiam \Y Johnson will be a candidate for I’nlted States Senator to succeed Senator I’erklns. or he will not be a candidate for any office This statement was made following a mass meeting here In the Garden Theater Express Train Runs Away as Crew Eats t ’ EXTRA LI A. WASH . Dec. 1ft While the crew of an express on tlie Great Northern were in the lunchroom at the station here the train, with six coaches and 100 passengers, tan away. \ mile and a halt fron press Messenger Atherton crawled over the tender and stopped the train !~~ •1 CHRISTMAS GIFT LETTERS MUST BE IN BY THURSDAY By Resinol stops skin troubles I F you have eczema, rash, pirn- plea, or other distressing, unsightly skin eruption, try Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap, and see how quickly the trouble disappears, even in se vere and stubborn rases. They stop itching instantly. Resinol Ointment is so nearly flesh-colored that it can be used on exposed surfaces without attracting undue attention. Physicians have prescribed Resinol for 1R years, for all sorts of skin troubles, dandruff, sores, ulcers, burns, wounds, and piles. Every drugmst sells Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap, but you cen try them free, by writing to Dept. 86-S. Resinol, Baltimore, Md , for samples. Any Little Chap would sit up all night to cat bread and Velva—that great food-sweet for old or young. No, there isn't anything like VeIva on the table or in the kitchen. Everyone who eats It likes it, because it’s good—and it's as low in cost as it is good. In red cansorgreen. At .a your grocer’s. me up Send for booklet of rooming and candy recipe.*. PENICK & FORD, Ltd. New Orleans YOU CAN I 1 A V K IT PA I RED just like: new AT A VERY MODERATE COST The Georgian’s Repair Directory gives all the principal places where an article can be repaired, and should be ^-reserved in every home as a guide. THE PIPE HOSPITAL For all kinds of Pipe Repairing TUMLSN BROS 50 NORTH BROAD S“. ALL MAKES OF TYPEWRITERS Repaired and Re- iS Built. Prompt aer- t) vice Thorough work. Reasonable J chargee, k American Writing % Machine Co. J Phon* Main 2*3%. 48 N. Pryor St. Tlffse Ads Bring Results. See Ad Man or Call Main 100. All Kind, of FURNACES Repaired. The Only Place to Ge, MONCRIEP FURNACES Repaired. Prompt Attention. MONCRIEF FURNACE CO. Phone* Main 285; Atlanta 2877. 139 South P^ver Street. SCISSORS AND KNIVL? OF ALL HINDS SHARPENED BY EXPERTS^ MATTHEWS & LIVELY 21 E. Alabama St. Phona, 311 ATLANTA. GA. STOVES of All Kinds REPAIRED THE ATLANTA STOVE SUPPLY CO. ■o Y L'tfisyih St. Phone t D 1340 ' Sto\p Supplies of J-.'verv Kind (2* Wj a T* 1 heard a young mother talking to her little son about his teeth—tell ing him howimportant it is that the teeth be kept clean. “If you want to be a big, strong boy, * she said, “and then a big. strong man. you must have good teeth. And to keep your teeth sound you must remember now, while you are a little boy, to brush them twice every day.’* The young mother told me that the youngster liked the taste ot Ribbon Dental Cream and that this had helped her in inducing him to form the im portant daily habit. Of course, she talked with him about it now and then to impress on him the great advantage to his health and comfort that comes with this daily care. “Then twice a year.’* she added. “I have the dentist look him over.’* \bu too should use COLGATE'S RIBBpM DENTAL CREAM MARY LEA DAVIS 1 -All letters to be considered in tills contest must he In my hands by Thursday. Norn* will be read after that date. The names of those who wrote "best" letters will be published as soon as possible after Thursday. For several days the men have been writing to tell what they think is the best Christmas present a husband can give his wife. Some of the sugges tions are very good. too. It would seem that many of the married men readers of The Georgian have solved the gift-giving problem to their own satisfaction Letters received from women read ers in the last few days show that the writers have been giving the sub ject of present-giving serious thought. They are answering the question splendidly. This was the offer I made To the wife who write* the best short tetter telling what is the most useful gift for n husband, one $10 gold piece. Three awards of $o each will be given the wives whose letters are adjudged the next best. Also, / will ineard the same prizes to husbands who write brief letters outlining the most appro priate. gift for a husband to give hi* wife. For the husband's letter that is ad nidged the best the writer will rcerire a $10 gold picee. Hus bands v'ho write the three next bent letters will receive, raeh, a $-1 gold piece for their thoroughness, fiend- your tetters addressed, to MARY LEA DA VIE. Editorial Department, The At lanta Georgian. Here are some of the letters re ceived : A VACUUM CLEANER. .Miss Mary Lea Davis: It should always, be a hus band's desire to lighten his wife's labor, even as she endeavors to make his home cheerful. A vacuum ( leaner of a good grade wjMild make the best Christmas present Nowadays there art vacuum ' * .'I ner- ..n nt \ Which ate of good construction, vet reasonable in price. L K. A. SUPPLY OF LiTHIA WATER. Allss Alary Lea Davis: One month’s supply of llthla water will la* more appreciated by him, as I do expect to he able to procure it for him MRS. I RKI> H. Atlanta, Ga. A PAIR OF GLASSES. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I think the nest present a wife could give her husband would be love and best wishes and make a vow on that holy day to keep them. I also think a pair qf glasses would be nice for those that need them. MRS J. B S. Barnesville, Ga. A WATCH CHAIN. Miss Mary I-ea Davis: We are going to give daddy a watch chain for his Christmas, made of an old gold chain inter linked with our little girl’s curls, the cost of which will be but a unit to its intrinsic value and use M AND B. Atlanta, Ga. A READING LAMP M s fU.try Lea Davis I ha vo solved my Christinas problem by giving my husband books. One of the most useful and the one he enjoys every night is a reading lamp. 1 could not give him anything that he would appreciate more.* Hoping this will help someone as It has me, 1 remain. MRS. R \\ Palmetto. Ga. , FOR A HUSBAND. Miss Mary Lea Davis: A check, large or small, to pay oti t he Home a < a rd of pea11 col lar buttons, a silk tie! tucked shirt, both the wife made, and The Georgian to read on his re turn home from work for a year, all paid for with the wife’s earn ings during the year by doing some light work, with a card thanking him for his love and care during the y ear, would be a nice surprise Christman present for her husband, with happy lit tic children, on Christmas mor; MRS J. L. T) Columbus. Ga. NECKTIES FOR HIM. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I think the most useful gift or h msband is for a wife to croi * several neckties, as the majority of men like pretty neckties and a fresh one every day or two I also suggest cuff buttons and col lar buttons as a useful gift. MRS. N K. (Hen wood, Ga. A LUCKY RING. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I intend to give my wife a four - leaf clove- ring, the leaves stand ing for life, hope, love and lu< ft and the ring is the emblem of eternity. My message to her will be "Through all eternity.’ S M X. Bolingbroke, Ga. HIS PROMISE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: 1 shall give my wife a« a Christmas gift Christmas morning at church my promise and as surance to follow the words arid teachings of Jesus Christ, to Whom we will be holding sacred that dav in His honor. Site will appreciate it, as she will know it took a hard battle to form this resolution, and it took days and weeks to conquer mvself into same J. M. Atlanta. Ga. GIFTS OF LOVE. Miss Mary Lea Davis We are apt to plate entirely too great an emphasis upon what money will do at Christmas. Give yourself, your love, the tender touch that was hers in courting days. Give love gift- encourage ment, -sympathy. Till her she is all the world to vou A WIFE Cuthbert, Ga. FOR A READER Miss Maiv Lea Davis My husband is very fond of reading, so h think trie best thing for him would be a subscription The Saturday Evening Post and Hcaret's Sunday American. I am sure they would be appre ciated, especially as 1 have saved the money by doing my own work. MRS. R E. L. M. Dona Ison ville, Ga FOR A WIFE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: According to my notion, the gift for Christmas must convey the Christmas spirit, and while it may be utilitarian, yet I think it sohuld convey that spirit, be some thing that will gratify what the giver knows to he an urgent lohg- ng, ar.d in most cases I think at this desire is for something .rider the head of necessities ><» i try to find out what it is *hat my wife most wants, and ome as near to getting that for her as Is possible Atlanta, Ga. L. G. C. FOR A MASON. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I will give my husband a pres ent, bought with money J have haved at a sacrifice to myself and baby— a Masonic emblem ring f know he will highly ap preciate it. MRS J. H. M Atlanta. Ga. HIS FAVORITE PAPER. Miss Mary Lea Davis: The most suitable present for a msband. In my opinion, is a sub scription to his favorite daily paper. The Atlanta Georgian. This would be a sweet reminder of the giver throughout the en tire year MRS. S. K R West minster, S. C. BIBLE AND PAPER. Miss Mary- Lea Davis: I can not think of anything iny wife would appreciate more than a \ ear’s subscription to The Georgian and a nice Bible. C E D. Knoxville, Ga. FOR A HUSBAND Miss Mary Lea Davis: J think the best Christmas pres ent for a wife to give her hus band would be a large amount of consideration regarding the Christmas expenditure, so that he may feel no pressure therefrom and a subscription to The Atlanta Georgian and Hearst’s Sunday American and Hearst’s Magazine. MRS L. F F. Lake City, Fla. A SURPRISE FOR HER. Miss Mary Lea Davis: You ask for the most appro priate gift from a husband to a wife. Let him go home Christ mas eve and give his wife the surprise of her life as he enters j the d >or- a kiss. This would be I mighty appropriate in most cases. G. c. f:. ciarkesville, Ga. t A FEATHER BED. Miss Mary Lea Davis: A nice feather bed and a good pair of blankets is the best gift, as it gives long hours of comfort to the husband that comes home early to wife and baby. MRS. O. I’. McPherson, Ga A WIFE’S IDEA. Miss Mary Lea Davis: “Man wants but little here below, But wants that little good”— Something ♦hat’s not forgotten. That he would not If he could. His information bureau. Where he gets all the views— The best Atlanta paper. The Georgian and the News. MRS. L. W. T. Stone Mountain. Ga. SPIRIT OF THE GIFT. Miss Mary Lea Davis: Christmas giving is both memo rial and practical. Memorial of the Great Gift which made the first Christmas day’ one of joy and life, and practical because it offers the opportunity to give. Surely of all ihe grates giving is the greatest. Giving lifts us out of self and places us < loser to o Likewise, it is g"<>d t" gift and the response r like ripples on placid touches other hearts wit: iiigK For n wife from 1 can s*-e nothing so suit press the sentiment or - occasion as a gift Bibb ment, and likewise sic give her husband the Book. It Is nor so mi however, as it is the gift. Tucker, Ga. fellow, eceive a >ches out • ter and its bless- husband »le to ex- rlt of the or T>sta- the wife imp deat the gift, rlt of the G. L. WHAT HE WANTS. Miss Mary l^ea Davis As tite average huso. fully real izes that he pgys, financial methods entirely fern ie and ex- < eedinglv mysterious the mascu line mind, for his < -tmas pres ent; though an ire ion to this effect from him w< prove very disastrous to the 1 -tmas spirit which should pervacb ?ppy homes, it w’ould be best to ake him an inexpensive presere . d something that he likes If 1 • kes eggnog, let him have one a ome. If he smokes, give him A brand of cigars that he prof* If be en joys reading, give h a book. In brief, give him wha’ e wants and every wife should kt >w this. Do not give him wha’ ou think he should want and w you think he should have. M l :>. W. L. S. Xewnan, Ga. HOW TO Miss Mary Lea Da The surest plan t lecting "the most is to see the reelp himself” as nearly yourself in his pi does take some • train of loving til ed. can but lead eted goal: The nr for the loved one. Athens, Ga SELECT. succeed in se seful present” ent as he sees ■ - possible; "put - e," though it ra time. The ghts thus start- the much-cov- tiseful present MRS. C P. from the husband, even if it can only stand for a small amount. "Large trees from little acorns grow MRS. N H Union, S. C. A NECKLACE FOR HER Miss Mary Lea Davis My Christmas gift to my wife this Christmas is going to be a lavalliere, as costly as my purse will allow Accompanying the neck lace w’ill be a dozen pink roses, the kind she used to wear when I was courting her To the roses I am going to attach a card bearing tliVSe lines: "In a dear, old-fashioned garden Roses like these once grew. And their beaut.v and their sweet ness Recalls the garden and you.” Montlcello. Ga. M. L. R. A GOOD MILCH COW. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I think the most useful present I could give my w’ife for Christ mas would bn a good milch cow Atlanta. Ga. o. W. WATCH AND RING. Mis? Mary Lea Davis: My present to wife is a ring, watch and chain and plenty of something good to eat for Christ mas. M. P. 8 Quitman, Ga. FOR HER HUSBAND. Miss Mary I>ea Davis: For the husband who is fond of reading, a year’s subscription to his favorite magazine and a pair of comfortable house shoes and for the one who is not a nice shirt, tie. socks and handkerchief and last, but not least, a good old-fashioned family dinner, will, 1 am sure, he for both men of different tastes, a very happy Christmas. Atlanta, Ga. MRS. C. C. PEN AND PAPER. Miss Mary I^ea Davis: l would suggest that a fountain pen and a box of the very best sta tionery would be a very suitable Christmas present for hubby, also one that would be useful and a con stant reminder of the giver. Lancaster, S. C. MRS. L. H. A SENTIMENTAL GIFT. Miss Mary Lea Davis: Never by any chance should one give one's husband something to wear for a Christmas present, as men much prefer to select their own wearing apparel. But a senti mental gift is the gift for one's hu^jftjui every time. For my own ^usoand I always give a book of poems, as he is very fond of the poets. MRS. L. T. Atlanta, Ga. HOME FOR WIFE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: The present for a wife is a home. Though it be ever so humble, there is nothing more useful or as dear as a perfect, sweet honro. Atlanta. Ga. GEORGE. MONEY FOR THE WIFE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I think the bes present a hus band can give hh wife is money t <» buy presents for her friends. Nothing makes . woman feel so badly as when 'tie can’t recipro cate. MRS. R. J. Atlanta. Ga A BANK ACCOUNT. Miss Mary Lea Davis: A few years after our marriage m.v husband was ailed to New York on special business and could not be with me for the holidays. Christ mas morning 1 deceived a special delivery letter from him, contain ing a check for $100. We were in Aery' moderate ireumstances and I fully appreciated the sacrifice such a generous gif' meant to him. T determined to -<e it a bidding to both of us. and next day’ 1 put it in bank to draw nterest.' Having a bank aecounr is an Incentive to save and 1 soon found myself mak ing edge cuts save nickels and pennies, and added dolars every now’ and then to im bank account. My husband gave me money on several anniversaries of our marriage and on my birthdays. These were not large amounts but I hurried them to bank. Five ears later we moved Into our own little home and it was furnished with my bank account. Furnishing our home this way gave us such pleasure that to the couple In moderate •■ircumstances 1 ad-, vise the gift of a bank book to wife GRIFHN Hours: Special Holiday Prices:- Dust Plates $10; Fined 50c up Crown and d*Q # Painless Bridge Work Extraction wvl Dr. E.G. Griffins Gate City Dental Rooms 24 1-2 Whitehall Over Brown & Allen’s EXAMINATION FREE Daily 8 to 7 Sun. 9 to 1 Phone Main 1708 $8 Plates $5 Fit Guaran teed ONLY ONE "Bromo Quinine” that ia Laxative f^romo Quinine Cures a Cold in 1 Dev. Grip in 2 Day. on box. 230 SWA LOOK, BOYS! BIG XMAS PR Quart of Whiskey Safety Razor Pint Rare Old Whiskey - v has a Pullm-an to rim of ttrat worlcf wonc/er, the Grand Canyon of Arizotra, California offers those who love the sea a wunter of delight. ^ ou can fish for tuna, and cruise in a motor boat, or try surf-bathing. Superb resort hotels provide luxurious enter tainment. On your way to California see the Grand Can yon of Arizona, a mile deep and painted like a~sunset. 1 1 * In Fine Traveling Flask with Alum-' Inum Drinking Cup Attachment! Look at these presents Did anybody »ver make a better offer? Could anybody do better by yon than this old distillery? Yon know how it pays you to buy direct from the distillery. Look— Present No. 1 ONE WHOLE QUART FREE In addition to all other pTeeonts we will continue to ■fve one whole quart free with each 8-quart order; two quarts with each 16-quart OTder, etc. Present No. 2 FINE TRAVELING FLASK (filled! With every shipment, large or email, made on or before December 24th. we will pack free a fine traveling flask Ailed with rare old liquor This goes in ALL shipments The flask has cut glass appearance, very natty for travel!nr. top become? handsome drinking cup; flask contain? famous old Tennessee whiskey made In our own distillery— it la something for special occasions. Present No. 3 A SAFETY RAZOR This is a little extra, by way of good measure. It is not an expensive present, yet it is very neat and shaves well, and may be just the thing you wajut. Not packed unless specially requested. To get this razor you have to write the word “Yee ,, in the coupon, Rave you ever heard of anything like it? Three big handsome presents and your whls key at distillery prices. Get buay, men! Send that Christmas money where you gel the most for it. OUR OLD STANDBYS /ELLOW SEAL CORN. A nnooth, fnl quality corn with that fine flavor you always look for in oorn whiskey. Unequaled at any price and guaranteed by ns. 4 quarts $8-60, express prepaid. STONEWALL RYB. A wonderful whis key with an exquisite flavor. Distilled from golden ripe grain. Scarcely ever equaled at any price. 4 quarts $2.50, express prepaid. Send $6 for 8 quarts of either brand or assorted, and we will ship free one extra quart, making 9 quarts iu all. We give one extra quart free with every order for 8 quarts of any of our brands. SPECIAL PRICES Special Old Tennessee Club... ® ***** j Bottled in Bond 7 years old) ♦ :> 00 * 10 0() Old Tennessee Club J -tonewall Rye * °° Yellow Seal Corn 5 00 kernel’s Choice Bourbon ........ 2.2o White Tassel <White Corn*. 4.SO Old White Flash (White Core). J-JO 4.40 3-811 5.60 1 qfl. ♦ qr r Apple Brandy, Old East Tennessee $1.00 $3.f»0 Apple Brandy, Western Apple Jack .6S 2.50 Rock and Rye .60 2.40 Peach and Honey. 60 2.40 Red Star Rum. 1.00 3.50 Tom Gin 60 2.40 Lord Lytton Dry Gin 1.00 3.50 Fine Blackberry, Port, Sherry or Claret W’iae 60 2.40 The California Limited is an all-steel Pullman tram, exclusively for first-class travel. Runs daily between Chicago. Kansas City, Los An geles. Sa?i Diego, Oakland and San Francisco, with Pullman for Grand Canyon Fred Har vey dining-car meals are served Four other Santa Fe trains to California. Three run daiiy; these carry standard Pullmans, tourist sleepers and chai' cars: all classes of tickets honored. The Santa Fe de-Luxe between Chicago, Kansas City and Los Ange les runs once a week in winter America’s finest train—' extra fast, extra fine, extra fare.” The only railroad under one management through to California: double-tracked half way, safety block-signals “til the way.” Jao. 0 Carter. Sou. Pass Agt., 14 N. Pryor St.. Atlanta. Ga. Phone, Main 342. HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! Get that order in early. Don’t be without *ome good cheer for Christ uh* Remember, we sell DIRECT FROM DISTILLERY. QUICK SHIT MENTS AND EXPRESS PREPAID. Shipments go off on the next train, Send in your orders and get the three present*. GUARANTEE. Money heck if you are not satisfied Remember Che Panama Expositions at San Francisco and San Diego in 1915 (4) Do yon want us lo send ron a Safety kazorf T CHATTANOOGA DISTILLERY PrijirtBtsn BirtiRtry Ms. HE, District *f Tamtsscs 288 MAIN STREET CHATTAMOOQA. T8NN. If yon want as to send ycro a Hatatj B»zot in addttjon tt other two present* m set forth atxrre, oitp emt Ihta lttttteesnp" 11 write ia thv work '‘Vs*/' mm! pis Ui* soupes &e year erk* f