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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. France Withdraws Inheritance Tax Levy Sotc al Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, Dec. 25.—The French Gov- frnment withdrew from the Cham- 1,,, ,,f Deputies the measures author- i , t ihe imposition of an inheritance ■ as and the issue of the proposed liovernment loan of $200,000,000. U was announced that the Gov ernment would shortly have ready ,,thrr bills to be presented to the Chamber in th'eir place. Berlin Likewise to Have 'Traffic Trust,’ Girl Takes Child Her Auto Hit to Hospital Secret Wireless New Army Man's Plan " Irish Strike Leader To Ask Funds in U.S. 16 Peers Want to Join Antarctic Party Helen Keller a ‘Buff;’ Is Given a Fire Badge Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. BERLIN, Dec. 25.—This city is about to follow the example of New York and London and form a huge traffic trust to control the street cars, subways and omnibus systems. The scheme was announced by Van Gwinner, director of the Deutsche- bank. The scheme embraces all Ber lin traffic except the Cihcular Rail way. Kirk Gunby, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Loulette Gunby, of Tampu, Fla., was suffering Thursday from painful injuries sustained Wednesday afternoon when he was run down by an automobile occupied by Miss Eva Richards and driven by her chauffeur The child was playing in front of No. 141' West Peachtree street. Miss Richards rushed the boy to Grady Hospital in her car. Eyewit nesses stated that the accident was un avoidable and no case was made by the police. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON. Dec. 25.—Lieutenant Colonel George O. Squler, Signal Corps. U. S. A., attached to the American Embassy here, is exhibiting his new “wired wdreless" apparatus at the Technical College. The machine is particularly usefi’l In sending secret orders in a cam paign. Its waves pass along exist ing telephone or telegraph wires and arc not disseminated so that they can Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. DUBLIN, Dec. 25.—James Larkin, leader of tho Irish Transport Work ers, who have been on strike since September, is going to the United Stales after the holidays to carry out his “fiery cross" mission among labor ing men there. At the same time he will collect funds for the strikers here. He made this announcement to-day in a speech at Milmainham, a suburb. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, Dec. 26.—Foster Stack- house, who Is organizing the British Antarctic expedition for next year, says sixteen peers are among the 4,- S00 applicants for places on the ex pedition, one peer being so eager to join that he has offered to become cook’s “boy” if there Is no other po sition for him NEW YORK, Dec. 25— Helen Kel ler has Joined the ranks of the "Ruffs." The celebrated blind and deaf woman has received a fire badge from Commissioner Johnson, which entitles her to enter the ilre lines. Among the oilier women who have received badges in this city are Miss Anne Morgan, Mrs Rus*ell Sage. Mrs. Helen Gould-Shepard and Mrs. Robert H. Mainxer. Lane Tells His Life Story in Ten Words WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.—Senator I.ane, of Oregon, apparently believe* that “brevity is the soul of wit." When he turned in the copy of hi* autobiography to be printed in the new Congressional Directory he es tablished a record for using the few est possible number of words. He wrote: "Harry Lane Democrat, of Oregon Term expires March 3, 1919.” Chamberlin=Johnson=DuBose Co. Atlanta — New York Paris Chamberlin=Johnson=DuBose Co. One of Those Thoroughly Genuine and Worth While Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co. Sales of New Suits, New Coats and New Dresses Next to the remarkable prices that obtain to-morrow, the one big and fine fact that stands out is that the suits, coats and dresses in this sale are NEW. The ready-to-wear section has been refilled within the last week. The newness and freshness rivals a day in early October. But no October day ever brought the values you shall have to-morrow. It happened like this— Ten days ago the buyer hurried to New York. Conditions were unique. Makers had “weather-itis” and—what has never happened before—they were anxious to be rid of all imported cloths, owing to a readjustment of the tariff the first of the year. But now the sale unique among sales at this season of the year! No off shades. No picked-over “remnants.” No straggling waifs. Everything as new as the morning and as bright and attractive—suits, coats and dresses you would select were the savings no consideration. • It is logical to suppose that the woman who needs a suit, coat or dress will go to-morrow to the store that has the fresh stocks. Read the facts of the savings— $ ,00 For $18.5# to $25.8# Suits $ i a „ two-toned fabrics, brocaded fabrics, black, navy, Copenha gen, black and white, blue and black, brown and black, red and black. Tailored styles, meaning smart cutaway coats lined with peau de cygne, draped skirts. We would be proud of them at their worth prices. Hurry for these. It is not possible for suits of such style and worth to remain .long when they are priced at $10.00. .75 For $35.00 to $37.50 Suits 1 Q Mv One hundred of these. New. They are a rich, wonderful collection. Most of them are lustrous broadcloths, fur trimmed—several styles—with fur choker collars, fur rev el’s. Russian blouses, full of plaits and gathers, cutaway coats with belted backs—Frenchv attrac tive Bayadere serges and broadcloths with velvet collars and cuffs. Skirts are draped in ways—black, navy, Copenhagen, taupe, green, brown, ruby. manv QQ For $45.00 to $48.50 Suits / '|p Not over thirty-five of these. New. of Broadcloth of wonderfully fine texture. M any of these are copies of late Parisian models. There are “fancy” suits and elegant tailored suits, short attractive cutaway coats, fur-trimmed and flounced and draped skirts. Black, navy, plum, green. You will like them splendidly. For $15.00 and $16.50 Dresses Fifty wool dresses. New. Wool crepes, Bedford cords, matelasses, serges, diagonals. Fashioned variously, coatee effects, vest effects, trimmed often with Persian embroid ery and wide suede girdles, graceful styles all. Skirts are draped artistically, gracefully—blues, browns, blacks, grays, reds, greens. *10 *12 .00 For $18.50 and $20.00 Coats Black and navy Chinchillas, two - tone striped fabrics, brocades in brown, navy and gray, black Ural lamb cloths—smart lines, elegantly tailored and lined. A lialf-dozen styles. .50 For $20.00 to $27.50 Coats Baby doll cloth, Persian lamb, brocades, mate- lasses, black and navy. Plush trimmings, fine satin linings, in black and contrasting colors. Coats of style, all. The choosing will be fine. *15 *20 .00 For $25.00 and $31.75 Coats Choose from brocaded velours, in brown, taupe, navy and black, taupe, seal brown plush in a cuta way style, crushed plush, broadcloth and Persian lamb. Some are even fur trimmed. Kimono sleeves. .00 For $30.00 to $45.00 Coats Rich velours and velvets and ribbed materials, pebble eponges, matelasses in Copenhagen, navy, gray and black. Fur collars and cuffs. Many are copies of late Parisian models. All Furs—Separate Pieces, Sets and Coats Have Been Reduced Which means that you may have free choice of the wealth and beauty of this fur store at a substantial saving on the worth price. Choose from Mink, Lynx, Fox, Mole and other sets and pieces, and from Hudson Seal, Near Seal, Russian Pony and Squirrel coats. Why not invest your Christmas money in furs? Chamberlin- Johnson -Du Bose Company