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!6 A CHEERFUL XMAS Is there anything so cheerful for a Xmas gift as a Singing Bird? Ife have a number of guaranteed Singing Canaries at $2.75. Cages from 50c up. j. c. McMillan, jr., seed co. 23 S. Broad St Main 940 53,348 IS ADDED winner in GIFT I altall mirpriftf* her with the most appropriate personal gift that a m^re man ran elect. Thus she will have the double pleasure of receiving something unexpected and of dlssemlnatjng among l<er friends this evidence of her hus band’s superiority over other hus bands. j a. G. Albany, G». A JUNIOR. Miss Mary Lea Davis The most perfect gift *o a hus band on Christmas morn would be a beautiful blue-eved bov— W. J., Jr. MRS, \\ J. R. Gainesville, Ga. FOR HER HUSBAND. Miss Mary Lea Davis ! think to make something use ful and pretty, a tie rack, and buy soma nice ties, a pair of cuff but tons. a. year’s subscription to The Georgian, his favorite daily paper, and to be kind and show bv words and actions that you love and appreciate him, is a good t'hrist- ma* gift. MRS (J. YY V I’nion Point, Ga. CHICKENS FOR WIFE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: 1 will look at The Georgian want ads and see where I can buy some good chickens for my wife, as- she enjoys the outdoor exercise caring for them I will also give her a year’s subscrip tion to The Georgian, as she has learned how to raise chickens from this paper and has made a great success. K W. A. Atlanta, Ga HAS SOLVED HIS PROBLEM. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I have solved the Christmas present problem for myself, knowing that mv wife would ap preciate nothing more than a complete toilet and manicure set or a pair of gloves. These will he my present to my .wife this Christmas. C, M. L. Atlanta, Ga. HER SUGGESTION. Miss Mary I„ea Davis: T wish to suggest that a sub scription to The Georgian would make an appropriate Christmas gift MRS L. H Sargent, Ga. APPRECIATION. Miss Mary Lea Davis: A gift that a husband will en joy, appreciate and find useful is one that means love, devotion and sacrifice. • Something useful, as well as ornamental, and always within bound's of income Pledge to him your best efforts to be the best wife that lieth in your powder, and assure him of your appreciation of him and his ef forts. MRS. J. U H Baton ton, Ga. A COMFORTABLE CHAIR. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I know my husband would like to have a Morris chair, a loung ing robe and a year's subscrip tion ^o The Georgian. (He sub scribed to The Georgian before it was ever published, and has been a constant reader of It.) \Ye are old folks now. AGNES. Atlanta, Ga A PIECE OF GOLD. Miss Mary Lea Davis: l think a gold piece of money, any amount, earned by the wife, would certainly jnake a husband and a subscription to hla favorite magazine, or what could be nicer than a year’s subscription to The Georgian and Sunday Ameri- ' nn'' If you w i»h to give him something to wear remember his favorite color and the style he cm best. Then let rne suggest (from past experience) a safety razor or shaving stand. MRS J. K M. Atlanta, Ga. A VACUUM CLEANER Miss Mary Lea Davis The most useful gift a bus band can give his wife is some ‘king she n»#»ds and wants. Ow ing to circumstances different people need different fifing*. \fy wife does all of her wor|t There fore f am going to give her something to make her wmrk lighter and It will be a vacuum cleaner. Also a box of candy to remind her of old times, and tell her that she grows dearer to me as the years roll by, for she does. And a promise not to be broken that I am going to try to be a better husband everv day. Atlanta, Ga. L. F. L. LOVE AND FLOWERS. .Miss Mary Lea Davis: My wife and T are still sweet heart*. So T just renew my first Ghriatma* present every Christ mas to her That present is myself and the love T declared for her seven years ago One dozen carnation.**, her favorite flower, which was mv first Christmas gift. T also add a ten or twenty dollar bill for her to spend as she wishes. My love and her favorite flow ers are valued by her more than ai ything else I can give C R C. Atlanta, Ga. BOOKS AND MAGAZINE. Miss Mary [yea Davis [ find that nothing pleases a woman more than a gift in which others can derive pleasure as well as herself. Therefore, this Christ mas my little wife shall receive a set of good books and a sub scription to one woman’s maga zine. L. M. C. Atlanta. Ga. A DAILY PAPER. Miss Mary Lea Davis: 1 will give rny husband a year’s subscription to The Georgian. He will appreciate a paper he can take time and rend after supper, as The Georgian is the best paper for a work layman, it comes at the right time MRP M. T. A. Atlanta, Ga. A SURPRISE FOR WIFE. Miss Mary Lea Davis: I shall present my wife on Christmas Eve a check larger than I can afford for a single present, being fortified with the knowledge that the greater part of it will go into the common ex chequer Then on Christmas Day feel good on Christmas morn. It would be very useful to some hus bands and quite a help to the family. MRS. \V. T C. Atlanta, Go, Returns to Face 15 Countess Treuberg Charges of Forgery Sentenced for Fraud Savannah Will Hold Child Welfare Show A PLEDGE OF LOVE. j Miss Mary Lea Davie: An appropriate gift for a wife would be for her husband to place at her plate on Christmas morn ing these words written in his own hand: T love you better to-dav than ever nefore. Next year I shall be considerate of you every day. and what is mine Is yours, and I feel that our sorrows are less by shar ing together and our happiness greater.” L. H Eatonton, Ga. Girl Has Drunken Pursuer Locked Up ASHEVILLE, N. C., Dec. 19.—A. M Campbell was arrested here for pur suing a young woman several dark streets until she fell fainting in an undertaking shop. She finally re covered sufficiently to go to her work ; in one of the local theaters. Campbell was locked in the police I station on a charge of being drunk ! and annoying the girl. GREENVILLE, S. C., Dec. 19 — Ar rested n Kansas City. J. W. Burke, Jr. M'S been brought to Greenville to answer about fifteen charges of forgery. \\ h J. YY’. B1 inkey, Burke operated here is a medical specialist, . nd it Is alleg'd he obtained several hundrJ dollars by bogus checks. Unknown Artist's Work Gets Best Price Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. % LONDON, Dec. 19.—"A Lady Hold ing a Dog and a Kitten.” by an un known artist of the French school, brought *920, the highest price of the day at Christie’s sale of old paintings and drawings. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian, BERLIN, Dec. 19.—The trial of j Countess Y'onTreuberg for various j . rimes ended in a sentence of flf- : teen months’ imprisonment and a fine ; of $875. The Countess was found guilty of fraud, blackmail and abetting usury. • The court fined an absent witness. Princess Alexandra of Isenburg, $75 for refusing to give evidence. wen tie eAiiiuii, similar to tne one j>q rently held In Atlanta, will be held b» clubtvomtr. of Savannah shortly aft er January 1. Miss Rabbit, executive secretary the federation In Atlanta, addressed the Savannah clubwomen laat even ing, and a movement was started to day. Says Eugenics Would Depopulate the Earth Big Gary Plant Is Closed; 1,800 Idle Robert Hilliard Sued For $5,000 by Valet NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 19.—Robert Hilliard, the actor, to-day was su id for $5,000 damages by William Page, his valet. Page charged Hilliard with beating him and said in h!s com plaint that the actor has “an ungov ernable temper.” Proves Cockroaches Wash Their Faces MINNEAPOLIS. MINN.. Dec. 19.— The cockroach has at last jumped into the limelight. Dr. E. P. Lyon, dean of the College of Medicine of the university, has found the Perinlaneta Orientalis washes its face frequently and has great intelligence. Life-Termer Dies in Prison. MOBILE. Dec. 19.—Teck Duncan, a notorious yeggman, who operated In Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama, sent up from Jefferson County for life for the murder of a prominent citizen, is dead at the State penitentiary- CHICAGO, Dec. 19.—Bird S. Coler, | former Comptroller of the city of New' i York, told an audience of business men that if the science of eugenics December* 29. j w'ere adopted generally the human race would he extinct in 50 years. GARY, IND., Dec. 19.—The Gary plant of the American Sheet and Tin plate Company was closed to-day and 1,800 workers were cut out of work The mill will resume operations on Why ‘Attempt?’ It Can Be and Is Done Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, Dec. :9.—Jealous of the lau rels won by futurist painters, an or chestra of futurist musicians will give a concert and attempt to reproduce the sounds of a railroad collision. Bryan Wants No Box Money in Trip South WASHINGTON, Dec. ^.—Secre tary of State Bryan will leave Wash ington to-night for a week’s visit to his winter home in Miami, Fla. will stop at Asheville and Jackson ville The Secretary has no speeches scheduled for the trip. Christmas New Year Holiday Fares FOOTBALLS. SILVER SETS 26-piece Rogers Set Knives, Forks, Spoons at $4.48. 32-piece Community $1.00 to $5.00 A large stock of silver-plated Hollow- $22.75. ware at attractive prices. BICYCLES. $20.00 to $30.00. ROLLER SKATES. 50c to $3.50. KING HARDWARE CO. 53 Peachtree 87 Whitehall CUT GLASS A complete line at reduced prices. We can save you from 20 to 33 1-3 per cent on these useful presents The Exposition Liiie—1415—‘To California and Pacific Coasl The Sunset Limited—No Extra Fare—The Sunset Express Oil-Bnrning Locomotive*—No Soot, Dust or Cinders Call on ns for information, literature and reservations O. P. BARTLETT, Q. A. R. O. BEAN, T. P A. O. L. GRIPFIN, C. P. A. 121 Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. You can buy ROUND TRIP TICKETS at reduced cost from one place to another within the Southeastern territory, December 17 to 25, inclusive, December 31, 1913, and January 1, 1914, good for return to reach starting point by midnight January 6, 1914. From principal places in Southeastern ter ritory to principal places in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklaho ma, S. Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin, on Decem ber 20, 21, 22, good to return to starting point by midnight January 18, 1914. THF RIGHT WAY Service of the Central of Georgia will enable you to go home and re turn quickly, comfortably and safely. For additional information ask NEAREST TICKET AGENT. Central of Georgia Ry. The Right Way Service As Such You Will Find in Great Prolusion Al the KING HARDWARE COMPANY WAGONS. AUTOMOBILES. TRICYCLES. VELOCIPEDES. CHAFING DISHES. A Large Assortment $3.75 to $35.00. 20 Per Cent Discount on ders and Portable 3-8-inch rubber tires, plush seat $5.50, $6.50 3-4-inch rubber tires. . $10 and $11 ail Andirons, Fire Sets, Fen- Grates for Christmas. Steel tires $1.75 to $2.50 3-8-inch rubber tires $4 to $5 1-2-inch rubber tires, adjustable bars $5 to $6 All styles $3.50 up Special Set—dish, tray, fork and flagon $20.00 TO CONTEST WILL BE TOLD SATURDAY $5,874 of $12,500 From Atlanta Now m Tresury of the State Organization. \ clean-up of $3,349 was reported ,a> 1 o’< lock Friday afternoon at the Kim boon of the “w hirlw ind cam- n” < om nut tees of the Georgia Sun* Chamber of Commerce, Atlan ta division, pledged to raise $12.5000 ,1- S Ii.irt of the $50,000 fund to be . }• nt in 1914 to further the farming int‘ I "His of Georgia With Lie $2,525 already subscribed, tin t.i.al to noon Friday amounted to $74. leaving $5,620 yet to be «ub- tooribed The majority of the aub- siTiption.s. however, were for three years, so the amounts received really made a \ ery impressive showing, as unis' of the subscribers were pledged to give an equal amount in 1915 and 5916, n« well as in 1914, for which the present campaign is raising money, YY F I’arkhurst. In making the re port for his committee, stated that in Atlanta man who wished his name nid to he made public had agreed, pending an arrangement with the State Chamber of pommerce. to give $500 for educational books -hooks uii “efficiency’ for the State Library and to pay $1,200 for the employment of an assistant to the librarian who would are that proper use was made of 'he hooks. if lowing are the amounts report ed oy the various committees: W. F. Parkhurst. $280; St. Elmo Massengale. $475; Harris G. White, $289: Charles T>. McKinney, $235; L. i J> Hicks, $496; YVilmer L. Moore thanks). $300: 11 E. YVatkins (fertilizer plants). $375. and S. A Kvsor (printers), $900. Total. $3,349. By MARY LEA DAVI8. There was a veritable avalanche of 1 j letters on the closing day of the Christmas present r.mtait. All let- ie r s which came yesterday will be considered, but none after that. 1 shall announce the names of the successful contestants in lo-mor- rnv «* Georgian The gold pieces will Rn forward at once so that those to 1 whom they are sent will have the money in ample time before Christ- ; mas T '* ha« been the most successful) ortest ever Inaugurated by The Georgian’s magazine page. Ft cer tainly was popular, f can attest to ! i that part, because I received and read [every one of the letters. And the idea itself was a success j i I know of a good many married peo- | i pie who were aided in solving the Christmas gift problem by reading the suggestions offered by our rend ers. Here are some of the last letters received A MAN’S IDEA M.ss Mary Lea Davis The most appropriate gift a husband could give his wife would he to give her free access to his po< ketbook, n Itb thi promise never to ask her to give an ac count. of the money she spends. Also a promise to vote for wom an’s suffrage A S. B. Chauncey, Ga FOR A HUSBAND Ml«s Mary I^ea Davis In selecting a Christmas pres ent, remember the recipient, not the giver, should be pleased. If husband likes to smoke, give him a nice pipe, box of cigars, smok ing Jacket, smoking sot. or any number of things that would de- 1 ght a smoker. If he likes to ri-ad, a good book or set of books, Open Evenings There Is Just As Much CASSEROLES. Casseroles 89c to $5 Baby Plates 50c Smoking Stands $3.50 to $12 Bronze Ash Trays 75c Shaving Mugs $3 to $3.50 Shaving Stands $10.00 Jewelry Boxes 25c to $3.00 THE GEM VACUUM CLEANER A REAL XMAS GIFT Eliminate* the Use of Broom, Dual-Pan and All the Drudgery of Housekeeping No Cleaner does better work; &n rn none gives longer service Phone call will bring demonstrator. The Ozias National Selling Corporation 605-607 Empire Life Building Phone Ivy 8239 Steel Tires 85c to $3 Rubber Tires $3 to $4 SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES To TEXAS VIA Southern Pacific Sunset Route CARVING SETS. 75c to $2Q. Ticket* on tile Deo. 20th, 21at and 22d, Final Return Limit Jan. 18th, 1914. Superior Service from NEW ORLEANS Dally. Winter Tourlet Ratee to Many Texa* Point*. Exceedingly Practical Open Evenings Joy in Giving Hs There Is In Receiving the