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rTKARST'R SUNDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA. GA. ( SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21. 1013.
Representative Lewis, Author of
It, Thinks Telegraph Lines
Are Not Needed.
Continued From Page 1.
phone linen an well. In hit report he
*ay«:
Every argument In favor of Gov
ernment ownership of telegraph lines
may he advanced with equal logic And
force In favor of the Government
ownership of telephone lines. It has
been competently decided that a tel
ephone message and a telegram are
the same within the meaning of the
laws governing the telegraph serv
ice, and therefore It Is believed that
the statute enabling the Government
to acquire, upon payment of an ap
praised valuation, the telegraph lines
of the country will enable the Gov
ernment to acquire the telephonic
network as well.”
Washington Is all astir over the
Postmaster General s recommenda
tions. Conservatives In both parties
are inclined to shy at the Idea, de
claring there has been already suffi
cient legislation of a radical nature,
with tariff revision, currency reform,
prospective anti-trust legislation and
the Administration bill to operate .1
Government railroad in Alaska. The
conservatives In the House are op
posed to crowding the business wor'd
with too much legislation and are
doubtful of the wisdom of Incurring a
public debt of approximately $1,000,-
000,000 to take over the wire systems.
Progressives Are for It.
However, progressives of both par-
lies are favorably inclined to the
plan. Almost everyone has resorv i-
lions, though, and It Is believed that
if a bill is offered to carry out the
dea It will come only after repeated
,'aucuses and debates.
Experts declare that the acquisi
tion of the wire lines would cost about
$1,000,000,000, according to a fair ap
praisal of the value of corporate prop
erty. Representative Hew Is, of Mary
land, who la contemplating the prof
fer of a bill for the purchase of tele
phone lines, said to-day that he did I
not think the Government needs the
telegraph lines.
"We do not need the telegraph sys
tem,' he said to-day. “The Govern
ment may acquire and use the wlr.s
bo f h to send telephone and tel* graph
messages. It Is being done now."
Mr. Lewis estimates that the tele
phone systems of the country, Includ
ing the Bell and Independent lines,
may be purchased for $900,000,000.
The acquisition of the telegraph wouM
cost aj least $200,000,000 additional,
according to his figures.
it is likely that a Democratic cau
cus will be called soon for the con
sideration of the mutter. It will be
•ailed by Majority Leader Under
wood at the request of Chairman
Moon, of the Postofflce Committee
of the House, who desires the expres-
sion of attitude by the entire body of
Democrats.
Christmas in Light
and Shadow as
Told in News
/CHRISTMAS joy i impartial.
I Oar
negle Is rich. He plans a
$3r»,000 party. The Kaiser, wealthy
and powerful, will Is* sad at
Yuletide, for Berlin is hungry and
the Kalserln ill. How tin* lights
and shadows of tin* holidays are
no respecters of persons Is seen in
striking contrast in the news.
Girl to Get $350,000.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee 20. Mrs.
Marie Louise Elkins do Oulgne
is to receive a Christmas present
of more than $350,000 from the
* state of her grandfather, the late
William L. Elkins.
Upon the death of Mr. Elkins,
In a eordanee with the provisions
of his will, she was to rerelve her
education and support out of the
income of a million dollars, and
upon her majority the accumu
lated income.
Judge Solly, of the Orphans'
Court, found that the balance due
her was $354,646.67. She became
of age August 24 last.
Girls Ask Living Wage.
BOSTON, Dec. 20.—Christmas
novelty-neckwear makers, who say
they are forced to work night and
day for starvation wages, have
appealed to the Boston Women's
Trade Union league to help them
secure a living wage.
Some of the girls declare that
2 1-12 cents each Is all they are
paid for turning out some of the
prettiest of the Christmas novel
ties.
$35,000 for Party.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 20.—Com-
polled by the illness of his wife to
remain here over Christman, John
I>. Rockefeller Is planning the big
gest celebration ever seen at
Forest Hills. It will b* a reunion
of cronies.
It Is said the celebration will
cost about $35,000. Jonn D. Rocke
feller, Jr., and family are expect-
Takes Pile of Junk
From Boy's Stomach
MASON CITY, IOWA, Dec. 20.—Dr.
Denney, of Britt, feels that he Is eli
gible to honorary membership In the
State Junk Dealers' Association, aft
er having attended the 4-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ausborn. Dr.
Denney removed:
Sixteen large and small buttons
Fourteen carpet tacks.
2hree cartridges < 22 caliber).
»>ne collar button
Three rivets.
One shingle nail.
Ball of paper.
Piece of chalk.
Sixteen Inches of twine string.
One one-inch bur.
The patient has no more pains in
hu stomach.
Hoard in Rock Pile
Gone; He Loses $2,990
SPOKANE, WASH.; Dec. 20 —
Trusting his treasure to a rockplle
ache, rather than to a bank, cost
John Earn, a Spokane laborer. $2,900.
Six months ago he made the last de
posit in an old lard* pall which he had
utilized as a hank for years, leaving
immediately for Montana, where he
worked till a week or two ago to add
more to his hoard.
Returning, he found the rockplle
had been leveled and removed, to be
used In building a grude
Uniform Holidays Are
Wanted for Miners
CHARLESTON, W. Y r A., Dec. 20.—
The many holidays observed by the
50 nationalities represented In West
Virginia's coal fields have caused
such serious loss of working time that
the coal operators and otlicials of the
United Mine Workers of America
have taken the matter up in an ef
fort to make the celebration more
uniform.
Members of each nationality In
variably observe the holiday of im
portance to themselves, their church
or their fatherland. In some of the
mints last year such celebrations
> auaed a loss of 4 7 working days.
Berlin Hungry; Kaiser Sad.
Special Cable to The American.
BERLIN, Dec. 20.—The Kaiser, ;
who makes It a rule to lay aside
all thoughts of the cares of state
•hiring the Christmas holidays,
wjll probably* find this a harder
; task than usual this year.
Berlin never felt the pangs of
! poverty more keenly than this
; winter. Tens of thousands are
\ unemployed and hungry.
Another source of worry Is the
< slowly falling health of the Em
press. which even her most he
roic efforts *'an not conceal from
; her husband. In nil Germany
! there is no more devoted couple
j[ than the Kaiser and the Kaiserin.
Elks to Cheer Children.
CORDELE, Dec. 20.— To make
glad the hearts of all Cordele chil
dren between the ages of 4 and
. 10 years, the Cordele Lodge of Elks
J has planned to give a Christmas
\ tree or the afternoon of Christmas
i Day at their lodge.
Frick Made to Help.
PITTSBURG, Dae. 20,-AVhen It
was proposed to set the municipal
Christmas tree on a $2,500,000
downtown tot owned by H. C.
Frick the projectors were Informed
that the (dea would not be consid
ered.
It became known that II O. C.
Dellenbach, who owns a lot lont?
coveted by the financier, would
permit erection of the tree on Ills
little strip, almost Inclosed by the
Prick lot. Frick then stave permis
sion for the original project.
8,000 Lose Xmas Funds.
LOWELL. MASS. Dec. 20—Near
ly 8,000 members of a Christina,
savings club, most of whom are
children of working people or them
selves employed, will be unable to
cash their deposits before the hol
idays, it was learned to-day, owing
to the failure of the Traders Na
tional Bank some two months ago.
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Children t~ Sing Carols.
MACON, Dec. 20.—Five thou
sand children will parade the
streets of Macon on Christmas Eve
night, singing Christmas carols.
This form of celebration has taken
the place of the more noisy and
less Inspiring bombardment of
firecrackers.
KMC TELLS
IRVIRS.GOBB
OFILHIET
Terrence of the “Black Tyrone”
Is Dead, Says Author, Who
Proves Genial Host.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20. -Obituary—
Terrence Mulvaney, late of Her Ma
jesty, Queen Vlctorler's “Black Ty
rone," a "corp’ril wanst" and a “first-
class fight In’ man” always, Is deafl.
He said Ills nearest relative was!
Dinah Shadd, and his closest friends j
(though he held them In their places'
to the end) were "Little Orthris ’ I
and "Learoyd” and “Mister Rudyard I
Kipling sor.’’
This 1h the sad news brought back
by Irvin Cobb from England the |
other day.
The death of Mulvaney, deathless
hero of "Soldiers Three,’’ was sol
emnly announced to Mr. Uobb by Mr.
Kipling himself—at luncheon.
"To the best of my knowledge—the
best of my memory, would be better—
Mulvaney Is dead,’’ said the wizard
of India’s romance. “Last I saw of
him he was superintending a gang of
rcclles on a cut In India. He was a
bit weedy and down-at-heel. If he
has not already passed away he soon
will, and Dinah Shadd will bury him.”
Mr. Cobb said he found Kipling not
at all the uppish Britisher that some
have pictured him to be. He "winked
back the same as us” to Mr. Cobb.
The writer drew a striking pen pic
ture of Mr. Kipling at home.
“We arrived a bit early,” he said,
"and Mr. and Mrs. Kipling were out,
but had left word they would he back
directly. We strolled in the garden,
awaiting them. We had not gone far
from the house when we heard a
shout and saw a man Jump over the
hedge and run toward us. He wel
comed us as Mulvaney probably wel
comed him—when he brought a pint
of beer as the price of u story. He
seemed to be in appearance a sort of
combination of Theodore Roosevelt,
William Travers Jerome and Bob Da
vis Ho has quick felinity of move
ment, the rapid thrust and parry in
conversation and a verv definite way
of stating a conviction.”
He talked to Cobh of war and Peter
Finley Dunne. "One of the greatest
writers in America,” he wild of
Dunne. “A dull mathematical prob
lem,” he said of war.
SIXTY, HE GOES BAREFOOT.
URBANA, OHIO, Dec. 20.—Going |
barefooted in December Is unusual, but
this Is done by George Pence. 60. of
Concord township. Pence goes bare
footed most of the time, unless the
weather Is extremely cold, and believes
that It is healthful.
Health Restored by
Eckman’s Alterative
Glandular troubles. rery frequently diagnosed
by physicians as ••Tuberculosis In the Glands,“
ha* been found to yield to Eckman’s Alterative
when other treatments did not bring relief.
Eckman’s Alterative i* a medicine which during
the past flfteetff years has brought about many
recoveries even In s number of supposed hope
less cases. Head this: —
2o“ I.aruston Ht.. Phils.. l’s.
“Gentlemen: In March, 1909. my doctor pro
nounced my case “Tuberculosis In the Glands,**
and a number of operaUons In a hospital failed
to benefit me In the meantime a friend of
mine advised Eckman’s Alterative. The wounds
In rry neck were still open and In a frightful
condition when I started to take It. After
using two bottles I found I was Improving, hav
ing gained weight, could eat and was able to
sleep. I contained using It until I was well,
which was tn November. 1910. On November
11, 1910. 1 started to work, and since that
time I have not lost one day s work through
sickness. I highly recommend Eckman’s Alter
stive to anyone who la Buffering from Gland
Trouble.'*
tAffidavit) J08EPIT B. WIT1TE.
(Above abbreviated; more on request )
Eckman’s Alterative has been proven my tnany
ytar*' test to be most efficacious for severe
Throat and Lung Affections. Bronchitis. Bron
chial Asthma. Stubborn folds and In upbuild
ing the system. Contains no narcotics, nolsona
or habit forming drugs. Bold by all Jacobs’
Drug Stores and other leading druggists Write
the Kckman laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa., fur
lHH>klet telling of recoveries and additional evi
dence.
Seek Santa, Get Lost.
BAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.—
They started out to find Santa
Claus, did pretty little Jennie and
Frank Madrtnlch, aged 4 and 3. re
spectively Down the crowded
Ptreets of the business section they
walked, watching everywhere for
the be whiskered friend of children
An 1 then darkness descended,
and after they had been placed In
the matron’s department Mrs
Madrinich called for ihem and took
them home.
TOWN QUITS ON BOY BABIES.
CONCRETE, COLO, Dec 20.—The
birth of two more girl babies in this
town in the last month, with not a
single hoy baby burn in the past four
years, has added to the eugenic mys
tery which the inhabitants are trying
to solve.
Artier ca
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SUGGESTION:
REBUILT
TYPEWRITERS.
$23 to $75.
Call, Write or Phor.e
iiiflj t* Svfci C L
$40,000 Gift Delusion.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20. -A clerk em
ployed by C. Jevne Co. received
a shock to-day when he found in
the mail an order with a check on
the Ib-ckford National Bank for
$80,000, signed by a prominent
Evanston woman. The order di
rected that tin? following be ship
ped at once to Maysville. N. Y
Forty barrels of coni oil, 1,000
pounds of peac hes. 200 pounds of
coffee, 100 pounds of tea. 1,000 cans
of corn. 500 pounds of currants,
200 pounds of mixed nuts.
Accompanying the order was a
letter directing that the custo
mer's account be credited with
$4*1,000, and t.ie balance used in
buying Christmas gifts for em
ployees of the store.
Re at Ives say that, though the
woman is well-t* -do. she is not
normal
**^*»*h Jr**or bu. Pbonus M. 2o2b.
Be a Bell
Telephone
Operator
The work is agreeable. The sur
roundings ar pleasant. You are paid
a salary whil- learning. The oppor-
tunilies for rapid advancement are
excellent. Increased salary is assured
if you prove efficient
There are several vacancies in our
training school for young women who
have a common school education and
can furnish satisfactory references.
Apply in person at the
Bell Telephone Exchange
ROUND TRIP HOLIDAY
FARES TO
TEXAS POINTS
VIA
THE WEST POINT
ROUTE.
Tickets on sale December 20, 21 and i
22, 1913: return limit January 18, 1914. !
For all information write to or call j
on J. P. BILLUPS.
Genera! Passenger Agent.
F M. THOMPSON.
District Passenger Agent
Atlanta. G^. Advt.
First Fur Sale of the Season
At Allen 9 s
An Occasion That Is Well Worth Attending
Sale Also Includes Coats, Suits and Dresses
The very warm Winter has been against the use of L'urs,
though never before have we known such a popular fur season.
The winter is yet to come and sure to be.
The women interested in the purchase of a set of really
fine F'urs will find that this is her opportunity. The weather
l , makes the price on cold weather goods. About the Furs, we
\ u> have ever offered you the BEST; we shall always continue
to do so. Our name on the price guarantees its worth.
Our immense stock of beautiful new Furs, Sets, Muffs
and Scarfs will be sold to-morrow at very decided reductions.
Make your selections from the lists below and get here early
for the very best possible choice.
Black Lynx Sets
$125 Sets $97.50
$150 Sets $123.00
AM
Real Mink Muffs
$165 Muffs $115
$95 Muffs $74.50
$85 Muffs $64.50
$190 Sets
Real Mink Neck Pieces
$100 Piece
$84.50
1
$95 Piece
$74.50
$80 Sets
$75 Piece
$59.50
$50 Sets
$157.00
$67.50
$41.50
French Mink Muffs
A number of Pointed Fox, Silver Fox, Fitch, Moleskin, Persian Lamb and a
great many novelties in Furs will be sold to-morrow at greatly reduced prices.
Fur Coats Reduced
$45 Muffs
$40 Muffs
$35 Muffs
$30 Muffs
$25 Muffs
FRENCH SEAL COATS PONY COATS
$85 French Seal Coats $69.50
$75 French Seal Coats $64.50
$67.50 French Seal Coats $57.50
$59.50 French Seal Coats $48.50
All Suits and Dresses Continue at Half Price
$50 Pony Coats
$34.75
$45 Pony Coats
$29.75
$35 Pony Coats
$24.75
GREAT BLOUSE SALE
These make handsome Christmas pres
ents.
New lot of very modish, all-over lace
Blouses, values up to $6.50 $3.95
Special sale of very fine Lingerie
Blouses, values up to $5.00 $1.95
Silk Petticoats Specially Priced.
$3.00 Petticoats $1.95
$4.00 Petticoats $2.95
$5.00 Petticoats $3.45
Fur Fabric Coats Reduced
All Sport Coats--All Colors
One Lot of
Broadtail, Mole Plush and Brocade
Chinchilla Coats
Velvet.
$40. $45, $50 and $60 Coats
$12.50, $15, $20 values
$15, $17.50 and $18.50 Coats
$29.75
$5.95
$10
Beautiful French Corsets for Gifts
It is indeed a pretty compliment to a woman friend to present at Christmas time
this dainty accessory to her wardrobe. We have a magnificent corset beau
ties. Models including pink and white satin brocades.
Mine. Mariette, Regaliste or La Camille $5 to $35
HANDSOME BRASSIERES FOR EVENING WEAR of real Tinny and Valen
ciennes lace and due hand-embroiderv. $3.50 to $12.50.
BEAUTIFUL LACE CAMISOLES, $2 to $5.
BLACK PILE FABRIC COATS
$15.00 Coats
$10.95
$18.50 Coats
$13.75
$20.00 Coats
$16.75
$25.00 Coats
$19.75
$30.00 Coats
$24.75
Special Lot New Evening Dresses
Charmeuse, Lace and Fur, values up to $25.00
$12.95
SPECIAL—Our Negligee Depart
ment is new this season. It is filled
with modish things. All the new
styles in negligees, boudoir caps to
match. These have special Christ
mas prices.
Visit Our Beauty Parlor, Fourth Floor. Miss Theresa Zahn, Manager
51 and 53
Whitehall
J. P. Allen & Co.
Red Fox Sets
$50 Sets $38.50
$25 Sets $19.75
$25 White Fox $19.75
$34.75
$29.75
$26.75
$23.75
$19.75
French Mink Neck Pieces
$45 Pieces $34.50
$40 Pieces $29.75
$30 Pieces $23.75
$25 Pieces $19.75
$18.50 Pieces $14.75
Black Coney Sets
$15 Muffs or Scarfs . . ... $11.75
$12.50 Muffs or Scarfs $9.75
$10.00 Muffs or Scarfs $7.95