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8 A TTEARST’S SUNDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA. 0 A., RUNT) AT. DECEMBER 21. ITU 2. LEWIS PRESSES REPUBLIC StAgG A Rd TREAD TIRES Congressman Offers Resolution to Make Lines Postoffice Adjunct. WOULD PAY FOR THEM LATER Suggests Rond Issues to Com pensate Owners — Wants Change Jan. I, 1915. WASHINGTON*. rv. 20 Rcprt- *ontatlvu lyfwi«. of .Mainland, orijci nalor of the prettent movement in ilv j House for Government ownership in I conriectfdn with the postal service. of ! telegTaph onrt telephone systems M | the country, to-day presented a res 'olution directing the House Poatoflh e Committee to report a hill authoris ing: Government acquisition of such methods of communication. Fils resolution urges that the hill to he reported shall embrace provl sions for The appropriation and transfer of I title directly by statute of the tele- J phone networks, except farmers’ lines to the United States, effective Janu ary 1, 1916. To Be Postoffice Adjunct. The* taking possession by the Poafcr master General of said networks and the operation thereafter as telephone and telegraph lines by the Post office Department. The appraisal thereafter of said properties by the Interstate Com merce Commission awarding juwi compensation therefor with the right of appeal to the Circuit Court of Ap peals as to the amounts of the re spective a wards. The- payment quarterly to the own ers of such telephone properties, pen- lente lite of 4 per centum per annum Hxm their value from /tntiafy 1 191 ft, until payment of the award To Pay in Bonds. The appropriation to the owners of *uch property out of the Treasury of (he amounts awarded to them. The issue by the Treasurer from time to time of the 3 per cent bonds r»f the United States to an amount ■*qual to the aggregate awards for such properties. For licenses to existing telegraph and radio companies to continue their respective businesses and to such railway agencies for railway, pur* poses Licenses from the Postmaster General to States, counties, cities, cor porations and Individuals to make extensions subject to the right of ac quisition’ by the Post office Depart ment application of the merit sys tem to employees and suc h other pro visions as may seem desirable. Milton A. Smith’s Funeral Monday n- Funeral arrangements for Milton A. Smith, one of Atlanta’s most prom inent pioneer citizens, who died Sat urday afternoon at his home. No, 25 South Lawn street, are being held up pending the arrival In Atlanta Sunday afternoon of St. Elmo Massengale, a son-in-law. and Milton A. 8m h, Jr . of Greenville, S C who were noti fied immediately after the death of Mr. Smith. The funeral will take place Monday, it was stated Saturday night. Mr. Smith was 65 years old. and for 32 years had been a resident of At lanta. He was president of the Smith- Simpson Lumber Company and of the Kant Point Lumber Company, and vice president of the Germania Loan and Hanking Company at the time of his dentil. Mr. Smith came to Atlanta from Smithville, Ga.. and has been con nected closely with the upbuilding of Atlanta. He is survived by three sons—Or* mond and Walter Smith, of Atlanta* and Milton, Jr. of Greenville. Also one daughter, Mrs. Massengale. John Temple Graves North for Holidays John Temple Graves, of The Geor gian. leaves to-day to spend Christ mas with his family in New York and Washington and to address the Ghamhers of Commerce of Detroit, Rochester and Cincinnati during the week on an ample navy. It’s real economy to buy them Fint— because you obtain ureater freedom from skidding and slew* ing. %f(ond—beta use the extra thickness of the Studsthe ordinary plain trrad yields you extra mileage. PAT U9T J The Specialty Shoo Solves Your Gift Problem Three more shopping days—jam and hurry will prevail. Here is a list of shops whieh have specially arranged to promptly care, without jam or bustle, for t he late shopper. They sell on small margins of profit. maUe possible* by their low rent and small clerk hire. The specialty shop offers just what you want—things with individuality—that difference you so-uiueh desire. Moreover, you can select vour gifts at leisure, without jam or hurry. Prompt service and quick delivery j is every shop's holiday slogan. Cio see the offerings of these shops—you will ho pleased and well repaid. If in Doubt as to vvliat gift to make your doctor or nurse, Perrytnan- Burson Company will help you solve the problem. 109 North Pryor St. Call HANNEMANN’S BAKERY Now located Forsyth and Luckie Streets OUR ONLY STORE for the BEST POUND CAKE, LAYER CAKE, FRUIT CAKE and other high-grade cakes. Bell, Ivy 7072. Atlanta 2736. Adler’s Clothes Shop Simplifies Vour Christmas Buying NECKWEAR SHIRTS SOX GLOVES HATS ($2.00) BOX COLLARS 15 Decatur Street Can HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARIES Guaranteed Singers $2.75 EACH b* shipped with safety. A constant reminder of the donor. M’MILL AN BROS. SEED CO. 12 S. Broad St. Atlanta 593. 3076. mi /> \i /*= =^v Write, Telegraph or Telephone U s for Christmas Goods. It is not too late for ns to handle orders from a distance. Our well-organized Mail Order Department will stiip promptly anything you may require in otir line. Diamonds or watches will he sent on approval all charges prepaid. Advise us your require ments and your orders will have prompt and appreci ative attention. Long Distance Tele phone Main 3161. MAIER & BERKELE. Inc. Gold and Silversmiths 31-33 Whitehall St. Established 1887. Atlanta,Ga. our Gift Will cost less—but will be worth more if bought at Patric.k-Thomp- son's. Why? Because we have no high rent, no heavy clerk hire— and we can guarantee that similar article In our stock is priced more than 25 Per Cent Lower than on Whitehall street. Below are a few specials for the last three shopping days. Note the prices: l.aVallieres—beauties — gold tilled, $1,00 and up. Solid gold LaValUereg—ail exqui site assortment. $4.00 and up. Kings—solid gold, set with birth stones, $2.00 and up. Diamond Kings—25 per cent less than Whitehall prices liar thus—gold fronts—plain ami engraved— a beautiful dlspluf. at 50c and up. Solid gold from $1.00 up. Gold lockets and chains, many beautifully engraved, $2.00 and up. Baby Dockets—gold filled—large as sortment. Matty beauties, 50c and up. Solid Gold Pendants. $1.50 up. Solid Gold Pendants—latest designs set with pearls. $5.00 and up. Stick Pitts. 75c up. Special priced, solid gold Cameo Brooches. Regular price $1800. for three days $13.40. At Barksdale’s JUST A FEW STEPS FROM FIVE POINTS ) ou will find the most beautiful, largest and varied stock ol Xmas suggestions, all at reasonable prices. Christmas Boxes Free Men ’s Xmas Neckwear, in beautiful boxes . . 25c to $1.00 Men’s Gloves 50c to $2.50 Men’s Hose, silk and lisle, in boxes 50c to $3.00 Ladies’ Umbrellas $5.00 to $15.00 Lathes’ Hose, silk and lisle 25c to $1.50 Men’s Umbrellas $1.00 to $15.00 Combination Sets 50c to $1.50 Initial Handkerchiefs, half dozen to box $1.00 AlJ-Linen Handkerchiefs, half dozen to box $1.50 Fancy Suspenders, in boxes $1.00 to $1.50 R. D. Barksdale Co. 11 Decatur Street Kimball H ouse Save the Difference ('omc to McClure’s Ten Cent Co. Where gifts for everyone abound at our usual satisfying low prices—and pleasing values. a Elgin Watches, $12 Twenty-year gold case. lo gin movement, fully guaran teed Specially priced for the next three days at $12. Special for the last three days before Christmas—No better gift than this. Patriek-Thompson 12 S. Broad Pi Will There Be a VICTROLA In Your Home This Christmas? Ours is an EXCLUSIVE TALKING MACHINE STORE, and the only one in Atlanta that carries a complete line of both Victor Victrolas and Columbia Grafonolas. Get latest Victor and Columbia Records here first—ALWAYS. Victrolas and Grafonolas $15.00 to $500.00 Open evenings till 9 o 'clock. Easy terms if desired I. M. Bame Co. 64 Peachtree St. Quality Our Keynote. 27 Years in Same Stand. B We Will Be Open mmmmmmmmmmm mmmnmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmnmmm lanniHmaw*mm Every Evening Until Xmas A full line of Xmas Novelties that are real, sensible and ap preciative gifts. tc .oo 35 $1.00 A WEEK 35 Whitehall R.C. BLACK 35 Whitehall Solve Your Gift Problem AT THE Custom Arte Shoppe 505-6 Grand Building, Paintings—Oriental Designs for Gift Cards. WATER COLORS A SPECIALTY. Special Individual Orders Filled I just naturally wish everybody a Merry Christmas. IM Ss CRANE 328 Peachtree Street REDIT LOTHING OMPANY We will stay open every night until Xmas, offering you JANUARY prices in DECEMBER. Every ladies’ suit in the house for Xmas Suggestions From the Corse! Shop An order for a comfortable Corset for mother, a dainty Brassiere for sister, a beautiful Tricot Corset in pink or white for your wife, and a Doll Corset for baby sister’s doll, in a cute little corset box. Tailor Made Corset Company 6 12 WHITEHALL STREET. Phone Main 4525. On Viaduct. ORANGES, GRAPEFRUIT AND APPLES —FOR MONDAY ONLY— Compelled to make room for car of turkeys. Will sell all fancy fruit at the following low prices: Apples, Staple Winesaps, box $2.50 any size Oranges, Fancy Stock, box $2.00 any size Grapefruit, Indian River, box $3,00 any size Best Prices. Best Fruit in City. Order Quick. MCMILLAN PRODUCE CO. 77 SOUTH BROAD STREET. Phones: Main 523, 524; Atlanta 134. A Tip to Santa Every man’s suit in the house for Don’t Disappoint the boys and girls this time An Elco Bicycle is what they want most. It will make their Christmas last all the year. Elyea=Austell Co. 35 North Pryor Street