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8 A TTEARST'S SUNDAY AMERICAN, All- A NT A HA, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 21. im LEIIIIS PRESSES TD AGOUIRE E Congressman Uffers Resolution to Make Lines Postoffice Adjunct. WOULD PAY FOR THEM LATER Suggests Rond Issues to Com pensate Owners — Wants Change Jan, I, 1915. WASHINGTON pnc t 0 Rtpre- neptAtiv* Lewjsi of Maryland, origi nator of the present movement in ihf Hotwe for Government ownership in connection with the postal nervier, of telegraph and telephone systems of the country, to-day presented a res olution directing the House PostofBce Committee to report a hill authoriz ing Government acquisition of such methods of communication. His resolution urges that the bill to be reported shall embrace provl alone for. The appropriation and transfer of title directly by statute of the tele phone networks, except farmers' lines to the United States, effective Janu ary 1, 1915 To Be Postoffico Adjunct. The taking possession by the Post- master General of said networks and the operation thereafter ns telephone and telegraph lines by the Postofflce Department The appraisal thereafter of said properties by the Interstate Com merce Commission awarding just compensation therefor with the right of appeal to the Circuit Court of Ap peals as to tho amounts of the re spective awards. The payment quarterly to the own ers of such telephone properties, pen- iento life of 4 per centum per annum upon their value from January 1, ; 91 s, until pt) meni of 1 b< Award To Pay in Bonds. The appropriation to the owners of such property out of the Treasury of the amounts awarded to them. The issue by the Treasurer from time to time of the 3 per cent bonds of the United Statea to an amount equal to the aggregate awards for •uch properties. Kor 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 Genera] to States, counties. eitJcs, cor porations and Individuals to make extensions subject to the right of ac quisition by the Postofflce Depart ment application of the merit sys tem to employees and such other pro visions as may seem desirable. Milton A. Smith’s Funeral Monday Puneral arrangements for Milton A. Smith, one of Atlanta’s most prom inent pioneer cltiwenv, who died Sat urday afternoon nf his home. No. 25 South Lawn street, are being held up pending the arrival in Atlanta Sunday afternoon of St. Klmo Massei)gale, a son-in-law. and Milton A. Sue d. Jr., of Greenville, S. C. who were noti fied immediately after the death of Mr Smith. The funeral wilt take place Monday, it was stated Saturday night Mr. Smith was 6f» years old. and for 32 year's had been a resident of At lanta. He was president of the Smith- Simpson Lumber Company and of the Kast Point Lumber Company, and Nice president of the Germania Loan and Banking Company at the time of his death Mr. Smith came to Atlanta from) Smlthville, Ga.. and has been con nected closely with the upbuilding of Atlanta. H* is survived by three sons—Or mond and Walter Smith, of Atlanta, and Milton. Jr., of Greenville. Also one daughter, Mrs. Massengule. John Temple Graves North for Holidays lehp Temple Graves, of The Geor gian, leaves to-day to upend Christ mas with his family in New York and Washington and to address tho Chambers of Commerce of Detroit. Rochester and Cincinnati during the week on an ample navy. REPUBLIC StAgGa r D TREAD TIRES It’s real economy to buy them Ftnt-~because you obtain greater freedom from tloddtny and slew* mg. $*amd — becauae c h e extra thidcneM of the Muds ever the erdtnary plam tread yields you extra mileage. UMUC •vwctkad | The Specialty Shoo Solves Your Gift Problem Three more shopping days—jam and hurry will prevail. Here is a list of shops which have specially arranged to promptly <-are, without jam or bustle, for the late shopper. They sell on small margins of profit, i made possible by their low rent and small clerk hire. The specialty shop offers just what you want things with individuality—that difference you so much I desire. Moreover, you can select your gifts at leisure, without jam or hurry. Prompt service and quick delivery is every shop’s holiday slogan. Go see the offerings of these shops—you will be pleased and well repaid. Adler’s Clothes Shop Simplifies Vour Christmas Buying NECKWEAR SHIRTS SOX 15 Decatur Street EragrggiiaEsga r s \i Write, Telegraph or Telephone U s for Christmas Goods. It is not too late for us 1o handle orders frotn a distance. Our well-organized M ail Order Department will ship promptly anything you may require in our line. Diamonds or watches will be 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. In.. Gold and Silversmiths 31-33 Whitehall St. Established 1887. Atlanta, Ga. A Your Gifts Will cost less—but will be worth more If bought at Putrick-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,aVallteres—beauties — gold filled. $1,00 and up. Solid gold LaVallleres—an exqui site assortment. $4.00 and up. Kings—solid gold, set with birth stones, $2.00 and up. Diamond Rings—2a per cent less than Whitehall prices. Bar Pins—gold fronts—plain and engraved— a beautiful display, at 50c and up. Solid gold from $1.00 up. Gold lockets and chains, many beautifully engraved, $2.00 and up. Baby l^ockets—gold filled—large as sortment. Many beauties. 50c and up. Solid Gold Pendants, $1.50 up Solid Gold Pendants—latest designs —set with pearls. $5.00 and up. Stick iPtns, 75c up. Special priced, solid gold Cameo Brooches. Regular price $18.00. for three days $13.40. Elgin Watches, $12 Twenty-year gold case. El 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. utfick-Thompson 12 S. Broad HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARIES Guaranteed Singers $2.76 EACH Can be shipped with safety. A constant reminder of the donor. M’MILLAN BROS. SEED CO. 12 S. Broad St. M. 3078 Atlanta 593. GLOVES HATS ($2.00) BOX COLLARS At Barksdale’s JUST A FEW STEPS FROM FIVE POINTS You will find the most beautiful, largest and varied stock of 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 Ladies’ 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 All-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 House H Will There Be a VICTROLA III Your Home This Christmas? Our* it an EXCLUSIVE TALKING MACHINE STORE, and the only on. in Atlanta that carries a complete line of both Victor Victrolas and Columbia Grafonola*. 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. We Will Be Open ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ mammmmmmummmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm Every Evening Until Xmas A full line of Xmas Novelties that are real, sensible and ap preciative gifts. 35 Whitehall R.C. BLACK 35 Whitehall Save the Difference Come to McClure’s Ten Cent Co. Where gifts for everyone abound at our usual satisfying low prices—and pleasing values. UNITED REDIT LOTHING OMPANY We will stay open every night until Xmas, offering you JANUARY prices in DECEMBER. Every ladies’ suit in the house for .oo $1.00 WEEK Every man’s suit in the house for $1.00 A WEEK If in Doubt as to what gift to make yonr doctor or nurse, Perryman- 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. 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. Lots of Service QBANE 328 Peachtree Street Xmas Suggestions From the Corset 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 1-2 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 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=Austel! Co. 35 North Pryor Street