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PAGE J. V- ft a- 5l vIE CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA GA. SATURDAY DECEMBER IS. i J- i Black Bandit Repeats Shotgun Holdup Gets 5 From Storekeeper T5f eeon1 appearance of a black Pandit.

using a double-barre lea Here's a Gift Suggestion That'll Suit Almost Any- One THE gift of gifts Is a Fountain Pen or Ever Sharp Pencil and yorflj find them both it MUNNS Progressive Druggists Broad at Walton St. shotgun. was made Friday night when I. Zake who conducts a grocery store at ill Chapel street was held up and robbed In hi. store of more' than 35.

According to Zakae. the nelTO came Into hi place JUlt ii he was fixing to close for the night placed the muzzle of the gun against hi chest and commanded him to keep quiet and surrender his money. Za. kee told tb police that lie did not hesitate to comply Two negroes. Ernest Bryant.

of 21 Plant stret. and Berry Perdue arrested Wednesday by Detectives Powers and Whitley. charged with robbery of the proprietor of a creamery on East Georgia avenue were held under bonds of IS 000 each by Recorder Johnson Friday afternoon. Bessie Htghtower negro woman. arrested by the same officers charged with the murder of another negro.

Little Belle Caldwell was held without bond by the. recorder under a charge of murder. ST. PAUL'S WORKERS TO REMEMBER NEEDY The white gift' annual giving of St. Paul's Sunday school will be on a greater scale this year than ever before.

The plan templates rechlng every destitute and needy family in the third ward. regardless of creed or color. The Sunday school has a member- PEG. PAT. OFF.

HATS FOR YOUNG MEN FINEST 8 HATS in tncjjinerLca NEXT to its nationally- known high quality the thing which commands your interest in a Berg Hat is that you get this high quality at a sensible price. Another way of putting it is quality with- out extravagance. BERG HATS are made by the pioneer hatmaking organization in the Orange Valley the center of the fine felt hat industry in America. Any men's wear merchant whatever make- he sells will tell you that Berg Hats are fine hats and have been for over 50 years. Ask our dealer to show you the New Berg Hats Made since by F.

Berg Co in the Orange Valley New Jersey. Wholesale Salesrooms Albemarle Bldg. 1107 Broad- way New York. Berg RtG. US PAT.

OFF. HATS FOR YOUNG MEN ship of more than 1000. and the school is divided into 55 active classes. Each of these classes will furnish some particular food product to be sent to the poor. The list will Include such substantial items as flour meal.

coffee bacon. potatoes syrup. beans. lard. cabbage turnips lye hominy.

peas. Stone cakes. Uneeda biscuits. tomatoes canned corn. pita bread sugar.

and in addition to all these will go a little purse of cash to each of the needy families. Arrangements are under way for Christmas service at the church Thursday evening at 7 JO clock A program Is being arranged. and the public invited. At the service the gifts win be assembled. and on Friday they will be packed and Santa Claus will be sent away on large motor trucks to make Ms rounds.

BY POLICE OF DETROIT Miss Mary E. Caldwell May Be Victim of Abductors in Northern City. Detroit. December 17 search of deserted summer cottages and hunting lodges on Islands In the lower Detroit river was' begun by police today. in an effort to find Miss Mary E.

Caldwell. of Atlanta Ga. who disappeared Wednesday night. Search of the islands was decided upon after one of the girls gloves. containing a note from her.

had been picked up in a street near the river. The note said she was about to he taken away by four men a boat. The attention of the authorities was centered upon the unfrequented Islands recently by stories that bands of rum runners had taken up headquarters there. Miss Caldwell IS yeras of age. came here from the south several months ago.

MISS CALDWELL KNOWN HERE FROM ESCAPADE. Miss Mary E. Caldwell. formerly of 8 Courttand street. Atlanta.

who came Into the limelight here last July when she was found unconscious In an alley off Piedmont avenue and was believed to have taken poison with suicidal Intent. now Is being hunted by the Detroit police. The young woman went to Detroit to work some months ago. A note left In her glove when she dls- appeared from her rooms In Detroit read I am being taken away by four men In a boat. In great danger.

The finder of. this note please notify Mrs. Caldwell 29 Piquette avenue' The police are working on the theory that she Is being held cape in a deserted hut along the De. trolt river and are patroIing the river In launches. Her father is C.

M. Caldwell. of Atlanta. He escorted her to De. trolt.

She Is said to have told per- sons with whom she worked In De. trolt that she was a widow. That she was ever married Is denied her Atlanta family. MOULTRIE MAN MISSING BRIDE FEARS FOUL PLAY Moultrle Ga December 17 Spe cia Mrs. W.

Johnson. bride of only a few months. enlisted the aid of the police here and In other towns throughout this section of the state today In the search for her husband. a Moultrte automobile man. who mysteriously disappeared Wednesday night.

Johnson went to Valdosta Wednesday afternoon on business. He had supper there with a friend and about 8 clock ot in his car and said that he was coming home that night. Not a word has been heard from him since. People at Morven through which place he would have passed had he rome the route he ald he intended declared that they saw no car Wednesday sight answering- the description of Johnson's machine. His family believes that he met with foul play.

IN ROLE OF' SANTA ATXMAS OCCASION IS BADLY BURNED Dublin Ga. December 17 Spe cial Mllo Smith. well known I young man of the city was painfully burned this afternoon while I playing Santa Claus for the Sun- I beams of the First Baptist church I it their annual Christmas tree. Ph sicians state that his burns are not necessarily fatal. being confined to his hands and legs but he will be in bed several days and Is suffering severely He was distributing presents from a tree with lighted candles on It when his Santa Claus coat caught fire from one of the candles and In a second or two he was literally a blazing torch.

Prompt work in stripping the burning coat from him saved his life. Charged With Assault Lassiter Is Arrested And Will Stand Trial AmerlcUlI Ga. December 17 CSpecIal W. Las former assistant road superintendent of Sumter county who disappeared several months ago following the finding of an Indictment charging him with criminal assault upon a young white woman of the county. has been arrested at Ranger.

Texas. and will be brought here for trial at the May term of Sumter superior court. Deputy Sheriff Tom L. Summers left Amerlcus today for Ranger to brtifr his prisoner back. Following- Lasslter appearance.

Sheriff Harvey offered a reward of 50 for his apprehension and the Information leading. to. his arrest. it Is said. was furnished by attaches of the sheriffs office.

DALTON MAN KILLED IN TEXAS ACCIDENT Dalton. Qa December 17 Spe cial Edward Flemlster son of Mrs. Mary C. Plemister was killed last night In Dallas Texas where he resided. when the automobile let which he was riding collided with a street ear on a bridge In that city the full particulars of which have not been received here.

The funeral will take place In Dallas. where seceral brothers re side. He Is survived by his mother and three sisters. of this city. Mrs Paul B.

Flte and Misses Grace and Fr nc rlemiseer. and fv brothers Pascal C. Flemister of Cartersville West. James A. G.

and Oscar Flemister. all of Texas. BLACK PLEADS GUILTY TO CHARGE OF MURDER Savannah. OIL. December 17 Special A plea unprecedented.

It la sild. In court annals here was made today by George Britton. colored who. appearing for trial. made confession to the killing of James Long.

whose mutilated body was round wrapped in a blanket lying in a cemetery here some weeks ago. The plea of guilty to a murder charge was so unusual that Judge Peter Meldrlm refused to dispose or the case without. the intervention of a jury. Britton mad a statement In which he recounted the details of the killing. He was given a life sentence.

More than eighty native woods have be tested for the manufacture of lead pencils in India. relgious- and reformatory subjects. I Slight Roof Damage Done Capital- Country Club Hom Fire Caused by Sparks From Chimney- Small Damage Results From Blaze at 123 Walton Street. The Capital City club on the Buckhead Brookhaven car line sustained slight roof damage Friday afternoon as the result of blaze said to have been caused by sparks from the chimney. Company No.

15 responded and extinguished the names by the use of chemical engines Small damage was done by fire Friday to the five story brick build. ng at 123 Walton street in which he general offices of the Western Electric company are located This tire is also said to have been caused by sparks from the chimney. The property is owned by the Georgia Realty company. The biggest fire during the day. and one which threatened serious damage and the probable destruction of several houses originated on the roof of 275 Juniper street.

occupied by Dr. N. D. Hearne and owned by Mrs. M.

H. MagilL. This is said to have started by sparks from a chimney. The flames spread rapidly to other buildings. inflicting roof damage to the adjoining apartment 277 Juniper owned and occupied by Mrs.

M. H. MaglU. Mrs. Magill's.

the house at 123 Tenth street also owned by Mrs. Magtll suffered roof damage. This apartment was occupied by Mrs. N. H.

Hughes and Mrs C. H. Murphy. The total damage is estimated at approximately 2 000 all of which is said to be covered by Insurance. The fire' department a awered about fifteen calls during ollday to put out burning grass In various parts of town.

No damage was re ported in any of the cases. A ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN 'FOR SERVICE MEN More than 500 people enjoyed the delightful entertainment to ex- ler ice men who are taking the vocational training offered by the United States government whlcn was given by the community service department of the chamber of commerce Friday evening. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the occasion was featured by the serving of refreshments many pleasing recitals anti songs. and a speech by Julian Boehm. director of the chamber.

who welcomed the guests. The Camp Gordon orchestra furnished pleasing selections. The affair was arranged by the women members of the chamber or commerce. who served as the en. tertalnmlnt committee.

They are Mrs. P. TreadweU. Mrs. Charles Dowman.

Mrs. Price Smith Mrs. Julian Boehm and Mrs. Rowe. Several songs were sung by Miss Lester.

while Miss Dorothy Collier and Miss Alexander gave a number of recitations. A. M. HARRIS AGED 43 FOUND DEAD IN BED A. 11.

Harris. 43 years of age. was found deed In bed Friday morning at 7 clock at his home. 127 Nelson street. Mr.

Harris ltlad been In bad health several weeks. and heart trouble thought to have been the cause of his death. The body Is at the chapel of A. C. Hemperley In ha Point where an Inquest will be held this morning at 9 clock Negro Prisoner Escapes Ed Shaw.

ntgro of 9 Piedmont avenue arrested on a charge larceny Wednesday evening made his escape from the police station Thursday morning- by answering for another negro who wa turned in for the ht as a sleeper. and was re re-arrested and locked up Friday night. Shaw Is also said to be wanted on a warrant In Wilkei count and also for skipping a bond for an offense committed In this county some months ago. Mary A. Livermore the centen- nlal or whose birth Is soon to be celebrated.

attained a greater success In the lecture field than any other American woman. Ai a lee turer. she veled over 25000 mills annually. visiting every state In the union. and also England and Scotland Her lecture topics icluded hl biographical political Chronic Coughs and Persist.

ent Colds Lead to Serious Lung Trouble You Can Stop Them Now With Creo- mutsion an Emulsified Cre- osote That Is Pleasant to Take. A New Medical Discovery With Twofold Action. Soothes and Heals the Inflamed Surface and Kills the Germ Indorsed by- Highest Authorities. Money Refunded If Any Cough or Cold No Matter of How Long Standing Is Not Relieved After Taking According to Directions. FINE FOR BUILDING UP THE SYSTEM AFTER COLDS OR THE FLU.

Of all known Ortega Creosote Is recognlnd by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for the treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. Creomulslon contains. In addition to creosote. other healing elements which soothe and heal the inflamed memo bran. and stop the Irritation and Inflammation while the creosote goes on to the stomch.

Is absorbed Into the blood. attacks the seat of the trouble and destroys the ms that lead to consumption. Creomulslon Is guaranteed satz. factory In the treatment of chronic coughs sod colds. bronchial asthma catarrhs bronchitis sod other forms of throat sod lung diseases and Is excellent for building up the system after colds or the flu.

In crease. appetite and weight. Ask your druggist Adr JAPANESE STUDYING COTTON CONDITIONS Savannah. December' 17. Special.

Savannah It the Mecca tot prominent Japanese citizens in united in the cotton business' following- the appearance here yesterday of T. Yamada. who comes to buy 10C.OOO- bales of cotton for hi Toklo firm. 53. Kato of Tokio and S.

Mlbsrs of the cotton experiment station of the Japanese government arrived here today to study cotton. The former comes to study the handling of cotton compresses warehousing and general handling- for shipment. and the latter comes to study particularly the sea Island cottor situation Rev. A. T.

Otborn to Speak. At the regular meeting Psychological Free School of Health to I held Sunday afternoon it 3 o'clock the assembly hall. Atlanta Cham- ber of Commerce. the subject for discussion will be Breathing for Health. with Rev.

A T. sbron as the speaker. There will be community singing froth 3 until 3 30 led by Mr. McRee. After the lecture rehearsals for the Christmas musical program will be held Robert Bryan Harrison director of the school will preside.

STURG1S RESIDENCE BURNED IN DUBLIN Dublin. Ga. December IT Spe cial The residence or Judge S. W. Sturgis was burned here thU afternoon both house and furnishings being a total loss.

The fire started from unknown sources and for a while threatened nearby homes. causing the fire department much trouble. And creating much excite went. Judge- Sturgis baa no Insurance and lost all furnishings and personal effects- of himself and family. B.

St. Grler owned te house and had his loss partly covered by In surance. Taxes Slow. Louisville. Gsu December 17 tepeclal After sitting for three days.

the adjourned term of superior court of Jefferson county was dismissed Wednesday night by Judge Hardlman Only cases In the criminal branch of the court were tried. Most of these were liquor cases and resulted In Ii. ma- Jority of Instances In conviction. The grand Jury round 35 true bills and 7 no-bills. Six hundred women were executed In Prance for witchcraft In 1609.

CENTRAL OF GEORGIA sfaBUtLCOAL SPUR Washington. December IT The Central ofQeOtgia Railway company applied toflay to the interstate commerce commission for certificate of convenience asking authority to retain earnings In' excess of per Scent on a 3 spur In miles long to bebullt In Jefferson county. Alabama to the lower Cahaba coal fields. CONGRESS PROBE ASKED OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY New Task December 17 A con. gresslonal Investigation of the textile industry was asked In IL rHolu.

tlon adopted by the executive coun cll of the United Textile. Workers of America which assembled here tit consider the action of manufacturers In announcing wage cuts. effective this month. The resolution. which requested at special attention be given the action pf the manufacturers.

urged memhts of the union not to strike' at this time. because a strike would be very satisfactory to the employers and would greatly assist them In the establishment of their so-called open shop propaganda. Robert SeiCell Injured. Robert' Sewelli of 54 West Pine street. Friday1 morning was seri ously mashed about the head and neck while ked In repairing an automobile In the garage at 53 Central avenue.

lie was carried to the Grad hospital for medical According to Sewell. he won the rear of a ear. trying to locate the. trouble ht was -causing the engine to knock. Jim Ward was driving it backward.

an crashed Into a car behlnd thenU Urban LeaguSJHtatiquarteTt The Atlanta Urban league office is now located at. ZOO KUburn ace. nue room 207. Odd. Fellows build.

Inl' Phone Va 44M Ivy. Waterman's mill DOCKStADER. OPTICAL COMPANY N. Br 4i tnt Carlton's The Greatest Clothing Sale of the Year Suits Less Than Hall. The response was jrdeiful spontaneous enthu siastic.

No sooner were the papers on the street announcing our clothing reductions than the men began to respond. When Carlton announces reduced prices the public never fails to evidence their confidence but in this in stance the reductions were overwhelming and so was the' result. For high-grade Suits and Overcoats that formerly sold right in our own up to' 6000. For high-grade Suits and Overcoats that formerly sold right in our own stock up to 8500. are brand every one of them exquisite tailoring and the choicest range of patterns and models you have ever been offered a reduced prices.

Your favorite style Overcoat is here because the line embraces all the newest models in plain effects and belters light medium and heavy weights all lengths and sfees. The Suit. you want is embraced in the collection also. Every authentic model is represented here and an the. desirable colors and patterns.

The size scale is such that all can be fitted. Men 5 Furnishings Hats. and Shoes Are also Greatly Reduced 25 Per Cent Carlton Shoe Clothing any 36 Whitehall St. of good alt madeFrJday Ji1 b1 his w. his the r'id eY r7er tee 5000 rder der i eon hool :1 Berg US I over I your th 600 to 1200 i Coo.

or" c1all ese 80me partl ular syrup 7:30 o'clock. lrheg ATlANTA GIRl HUNTED I A lod el 10werDetroft in sol rs otke 548 Piedmont. I I. A' I De nft. tarn gar nf I patro lnt whomshe I by I I I Ga" 17.

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laJ llo I thyalcians I hi I ml lc Jltchuacf D4ce ber I Ietn re- Fran" five klllln Lon been ure In IUbJe u.j of I ty Home I i- II ir Buckhead-Brookhaven dama dam ge fidr 1 3th I etrlf the I theGeor da 15 277 owned cd rs. Hu hes I 2000 I re. I I service nt I I i I I A. Smith. Irs.

were ns fI I I. 1 o'clock Ir. a o'clock. I I i ev a I Thur day ne ro teas lIrned l1ke A allc BEWARE THE COUGH OR COlD THAT HANGS ON ChJO ic Pen lt- I Authori ea. Direc ona.

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and' vn. stock' up I The' everyone them-exquisite ra rangeof Dve rcoat ves I Jight weigl1tSa11 es. i enl bracedin repre ent s. allcan b5q' iAl. FZl tlt Carl ton oe CO' mp Jany 4ir I i.

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c. F0RY0uNG I- 3 hee nenn as I i i ad clock ha 0. de- Milo a i Miss ancee pure Cjty I Small story trig vo- 1Cm A is i East etC county. Grm- JAPANEESTUDING 1 COTTONCONDITIONS his be. EjTPALOGW1Gi4 becmber I a4baL.

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