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FRIDAY, DECEMBER IT S AND THEN NOT A WORD WAS SPOKEN Present This Year! If SHE could select her own Christmas /Jlj fyi I gift she would undoubtedly choose‘‘some- 4r/fjS 11 1,1 |sj!l thing electric.’' The beauty and up-to- /il |m || [jfl M date usefulness of electric ware appeals to j jj The range of choice fs large. Our display fli of electrical gifts contains “just what you jSSPM*IiiH have been looking for.” Let us show /!ii vou a G-E Toaster, Flatiron, Grill, Ali JH |il Percolator or Uni-Set Cooking Outfit. j j Commercial Department /! ifUll | Augusta-Aiken R. &E. l|||g jaggl READ THE HERALD WANT ADS TODAY Your Telephone Horizon 117HEREVER you go, within the Bell system, your telephone * * horizon travels with you. No matter where you are, the Bell telephone is the center of a large talking circle. You can travel the length and breadth of the country and never be beyond the reach of the Bell telephone. Wherever you are, it links you with your home and business. You may be a thousand miles from home, yet in a few min utes you may hear the voice of friends or business associates. And wherever you go it is the same. Always there is the same efficient service of the Universal Bell Telephone system linking you with those you have left behind. (1?^ SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY HUTU OF TOT NATION NEEDS REFORM BADLY Sharp Criticism of Citizen Soldiery of Country Given in Report of General Mills To day---Reform Imperative. Washington. —“ln no state Ir the prescribed minimum peace strength of all organizations of the organized May Help if You Have Tuberculosis Proper diet, fresh air and temperate habits aid persons suffering from Tu berculosis. Often more is needed. Re ports show that Eckman’s Alterative has brought about many recoveries. Read what it did in this case: Madison Lake, Minn. “Gentlemen:—ln December, 1908, I was taken with hemorrhages of the lungs, which confined me several weeks, each time lo my bed. My doctor advised me to go West. In November I started for Denver, Col. After my arrival I met Michael Brody, who, upon learning of my condition, urged me to take Eck man’s Alterative. I kept on taking the medicine and improved fast. In March, 1910, I returned home. lam entirely well, have a good appecite and sleep well. When I felt Denver my weight was 130 pounds. I now weigh 165, my normal weight. 1 thank God and your Alterative for my health.” (Abbreviated.) (Affidavit) PAUL L. FASNACHT. Hckman’s Alterative is most effica cious in bronchial catarrh and severe throat and lung affections and up building the system. Contains no harm ful or habit-forming drugs. Accept no substitutes. Small size, sl. regular size, ?-’■ Sold by lending druggists. Write for booklet of recoveries. Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia. THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. militia maintained and in many in stances the deficiency has reached such a figure as to leave the corre sponding organization such in name only—organizations of no value as a military asset to the federal govern ment.” This is the way Brigadier General A. 1,. Mills, chief of the division of militia affairs of the war department, characterizes the citizen soldiery of the country in his annual report to day. General Mills points out that his criticism is entirely Impersonal and is made “for the sole purpose of set ting forth an accurate statement of existing conditions with the view' and in the hope of leading to a needed re form.” One method of providing this reform is to be found, in General Mills’ opinion, in the passage of a bill for the compensation of the militia by the federal government. Serious Figures. Relying upon the returns of Adju tants General of the states rendered at the end of the last calendar year, General Mills finds that an examina tion "reveals the fact that the or ganized militia as a whole is deficient in strength and that this deficiency reaches the serious figure of nearly 16,000 men or an approximate equiv alent of the infantry component of a complete infantry division at war strength. It will show that more than 60 per cent of the infantry and engi neer companies, 70 per cent of the cavalry troops, 80 per cent of the coast artillery companies and practically all of the field artillery batteries are be low the prescribed minimum—and in all cases the former and lower pro scribed is referred to.it "Circular No. 8.” At the close of the last fiscal year the militia consisted of 119,251 enlist ed men and 8,792 officers. Due to the operation of the requirements of the much controverted “Circular No. 8” the enlisted men were increased by 7,579 over the preceding year while there was a reduction In officers num bering 338. Circular No. 8 sustained by the legal authorities of the war department, called for the reduction of the num ber of generals and other higher of ficers in the militia to a number more nearly corresponding with the total enlisted strength. General Mills reiterates his plea for the creation of militia reserves, point ing out the Inevitable recruits unless a trained country In the event of war In obtaining recruits unless a trained reserve exists from which to supply the needed Increase. IBGEORGIA 11. S. JUDGESHIP W. W. Lambdin, R. J. Travis and Jos. E. Tottle Endorsed For Office to Relieve Judge Speer of Part of His Work. Washington.—The three men who loom largest, as possible appointees for the new federal Judgeship in South Georgia are Wallace W. Lambdin, of Waycross; Robert J. Travis, of Sav annah, and .Joseph E. Pottle, of Mll ledgeville. Each of them is strongly indorsed. Pending the passage of the bill through the senate and its approval by tjie president, neither Senator Smith nor Senator Hardwick will dis cuss the appointment. It may be stated positively however, that neither of the senators has committed him self to any applicant. The final passage of the hill will be delayed somewhat by the Cullop amendment, which was tacked on in the house before the measure was passed. This amendment provides that the president shall make publlo “all indorsements made in behalf of the person appointed to the judge ship." It is probable that the senate will strike this amendment from the bill, thereby necessitating a conference • nd delaying final passage. The creation of an additional Judge ship in the southern district will not interfere with the original plan to create also an additional federal dis trict In the senate to be known as the middle district. Thos. 8. Felder. Atlanta, Qa. —Senator Hardwick yesterday preaented the name of his former opponent, Thomas H. Felder, for the appointment to the federal trades board, calling at the White House to urge Mr. Felder’s appoint ment. and It Is understood that Sen ator Smith Is also urging Mr. Felder for tho place. It had been rumored that the new South Georgia Judgeship was destined to become Mr. Felder's place, but seems unfounded. j ; 1 JUDGE BEN HILL ILL. Atlanta, Ga. —Judge Hen Hill, who left a sick bed to (to to court and re sentence Leo M. Frank a, day or two ago, has suffered a relapse and is in a critical condition at his home. Judge Hill had been suffering from a fever and confined to his bed. Ho rose only to go to the court house and take up the Frank case, and imme diately returned to his rooms, it will ho necessary for another judge to act for lilm for several weeks. ROUMANIA COMING IN. Paris, 4:30 a. m. —" Any nation keep ing out of the present struggle com mits moral, political and economic suicide.” .Tako Jonesoc., Roumanian minister of the interior, is thus quoted in a dispatch published by the Matin. The quotation continues: “The Roumanian national, demo cratic and liberal In its culture must not commit such a crime. The pres ent war offers a unique opportunity for it to realize its program without endangering the independence of its liebrtles.” DEBATE TONIGHT. The Augusta Debating Society will hold its regular weekly meeting in the grand jury room at the court house Friday evening at 8:30 o’clock. The subject for the evening will be “Resolved, That Granting the Right of Suffrage to Woman Would Be Det rimental to Her Church Work." This will be discussed with a zest and quite an interesting debate is reasonably certain. A cordial invitation is extended ,o the public to attend as we feel that an Interesting debate will follow. NURSES IN THE WAR. What the Women are Doing 1 . The women of the waring nations aro nursing, cheering and comforting the wounded or dying. The women of Kurope not only wrap bandages and scrape lint, but they tend the farms, dig coal, carry burdens and do the work of the men now under arms. Every male fighter, however brawny and heroic, was born of woman; the high courage and hardihood that are a nation’s strength are inherited from the mother. Young mothers who preserve the charms of face and figure in spite of an Increasing family and the care of growing children are always to be envied. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Pre scription gives the strength and health upon which happy motherhood depends. It practically does away with the pains of maternity. It en ables the mother to nourish the Infant life depending on her, and enjoy the hourly happiness of watching the development of a perfectly healthy child. Thousands of women who are now blessed with robust health cannot un derstand why thousands of other wo men continue to worry and suffer from ailments peculiar to women when they can obtain for a trifling suim Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescrip tion, which will surely and quickly banish all pain, distress and misery and restore the womanly functions to perfect health. IMPORTANT BPECIAL OFFER TO READERS OF THI3 PAPER. Any person desiring a copy of The People’s Common Sense Medical Ad viser before the edition Is exhausted should sent this notice together with 20 cents In stamps to Dr. Pierce, In valids' Hotel, Buffalo. N. Y„ and a copy will ho sent by return mall, all charges prepaid. WHY SCRATCH? RESINOL WILL STOP THAT ITCH The moment that Restnol Ointment touches Itching akin the Itching atop* and healing begins. That la why doctor* have prescribed It successfully for nine teen years In even the severest cane* of •cxema, tetter, ringworm, rashes and other tormenting, disfiguring skin erup tions. Aided hy warm baths with Resl nol Soap, Iteslnol Ointment makes the skin or scalp perfectly healthy, quickly, easily and nt little cost, Iteslnol Ointment contains nothing harsh or Injurious and can be used on th* tenderest or most Irritated surface. ITaetlcally every druggist sells Iteslnol Ointment (50c and (1), and iteslnol Soup (115 c. J READ HERALD WANT ADS. OPEN A CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT AHSIIS Gifts On Easy Credit Terms MEN’S OVERCOATS—Balmacaans and full-lined coats in all of the latest styles. Single and double-breasted models in plain and fancy weaves—every coat guaranteed. What could be better for a Christmas gift? Special holiday values at sls, $lB, S2O and $25. MEN’S SUITS—In fancy worsteds, serges, tbibets and other up-to-date styles. English and regular models—any kind you want —at sls, $lB, S2O, $22 and $25. Easy terms. □ □ WOMEN’S COATS—AII of the new plaids, boucles, zibelines, broadcloths, kerseys and other fashionable weaves. Belted effects and semi-fitted models in women’s and misses’ sizes at sls, $lB and S2O. □ □ Special Assortments of Women’s and Misses’ Suits at sls, $lB, S2O and $25 Children’s Suits and Overcoats at $3.50, $4.50 and $5 Little Girls’ Coats at $4 and $5 Silk Petticoats, Silk and Wash Waists, Furs, Men’s Hats, and Other Things For Christmas Gifts. □ □ Low, Plain Prices No Charge For Alterations Terms To Suit Your Pay-Days ASKIN & MARINE I qo.—— l T. B. PASSMORE, Mgr. ; 1008 BROAD STREET ELEVEN BY “BUD” FISHER