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\m> news. tmk A'i’i \\t.' o, ' > * PATHFINDER GIVEN BIG ALL ALONG BOUTE TO BIRMINGHAM By HUGH GRANT. (Sunday American Representative With Pathfinder.) TALLAPOOSA. Aug. 19—E. L. Ferguson, official “pathfinder'* for the All-Southern Transcontinental High way, and party ended a triumphant tour through Georgia here Monday night. The party, consisting of Mr. Ferguson. Mrs. Ferguson and the Fer guson children, arrived on schedule time at 5:45 o’clock. The tourists left early Tuesday morning for An niston. They will be joined en route by President John Craft, of the Ala bama Good Roads Association, and State Highway Engineer Keller, who will accompany them through Ala bama. That Tallapoosa is keenly awake to the importance of the monster project to blaze a trail from Atlanta to San Francisco was clearly indicated Mon day night when a score of Talla- poosans, including Mayor C. E. Pearce, L. E. Chandler, editor of The Tallapoosa Journal, and other promi nent citizens, held a conference with Mr. Ferguson at the Tallapoosa Hotel In regard to the formulation of plans for the development of better roads In this vicinity. The Tallapoosa good roads boosters were very enthusiastic over the cam paign inaugurated by The Sunday American, and pledged their heartv support. All Towns Giv Welcome. Tallapoosa’s warm reception, how ever. was only one of many between here and Atlanta. All along the 83- mlle route the good roads boosters turned out to give the transconti- nentalists a rousing send-off. At Austell Mayor L. C. Upshaw and Editor Dake, of The Douglasville New Era, heading a delegation of Douglas ville boosters, met the tourists and escorted them to Douglasville. Here good roads and highways were talked of, and a typical old-time Georgia dinner was served at the Douglasville Hotel, with Mayor Upshaw and Mr. Dake acting as hosts. Other Douglasville citizens who act ed as official escorts were R. E. Ed wards, J. F. Long, superintendent of the cotton mill; J. M. Banks, and Douglas County Commissioners J. T. Lee and A. S. Gresham. According to Mr. Gresham, the Douglas County authorities are pre paring now to spend several thousand dollars on the development of the old Tallapoosa road. The largest work will be the construction of a new steel bridge over Sweetwater Creek costing approximately $2,000 The Improvement In Douglas Coun ty of th« Tallapoosa highway which was traversed by the Ferguson party and which has been selected as the official route will make this one of the best roads in the entire State. Pathfinder Ferguson declared Mon day night that the road between Aus tell and Douglasville was excellent, and that he remaining sections were good and could be put in fine shape by the expenditure of moderate sums in each county. Leaving Douglasville Monday aft ernoon. Mr. Ferguson and party made a bee line for Villa Rica, arriving there on schedule at 3:40. Temple, Ga., was reached shortly after 4 o’clock, Bremen at 5, Waco at 5:15 and Tallapoosa at 5:45. Members of the party reported a most delightful trip, ylth not a single mishap to mar the journey. A wire from Heflin, Ala., Tuesday morning told of elaborate prepara tions there for the reception of Mr. Ferguson and party. From Heflin the tourists will proceed to Anniston, Ala., where a monster good roads cel ebration will be held a a greeting ebration will be held as a greeting guson expects to reach Birmingham Thursday at noon. St. Clair Boosters Guide Pathfinders. ANNISTON, Aug. 19.—A party from St. Clair County, including John W. Inzer, probate judge; J. L. Her ring, Dr. W. B. Johnson and Uranus Pickette, all of Asheville, arrived here to-day to Join the Ferguson trans continental pathfinding party. They will pilot the scouts to St. Clair, whence they go to Birmingham. ram die DALTON GOOD Continued From Page 4. that a girl saw Frank with another woman in the dark?” Judge Roan: “No.” Dorsey: “Can I show his conduct— slapping girls as he passed through the factory?” Judge Roan—You can .“how a bad character by this woman or any oth er; but you can’t show' a specific act. The jury was recalled. Dorsey Says Witness Mislead Him. Dorsey questioned the witness. Q. Do you know the character of Leo M. Frank ?—A. No, I only knew him two days. Q. I mean what people said about him; sav yes or no. Rosser—She hae answered the question; that should end it. Jude-e Roan—Do you know' his character; answer yes or no—A. No. Dorsey addresed the court. “Your honor. I have been mislead by this witness.” Rosser—I don’t care anything about that. Judge Roan—She hasn t said any thing to hurt you. and you can not proceed as though you were e trapped. Dorsey—MB'S Wood, do you remem ber a conversation with me—(R< ser interrupted.) P.osser—Now that is absolutely in- admissable. Judge Roan—I sutaln you. Dorsey—Come down. J. H. Kendircks. a street car mo- torman. followed Miss Wood on the sitand. Dorsey questioned him. Q. Were you running a street car on April 26?—A. Yes. Q. Do you know a man named Matthews?—A. No. Q. What route were you on April 26?—A. Mariettan street to the stock yards. Q. Is that a portion of the English avenue and Cooper street line?—A. Yes. Declares Cars Run Ahead of Time Often. Q. What time did you get to town that day about noon?—A. I can not remember exactly, but I never get there any later than 12:06. Q. Did the English avenue car with Matthews and Hollis running it ever get to that corner ahead of time?— A. It certainly did. Q. Do you know what time they got relieved for dinner at Marietta and Broad streets?—A. At 12:07. Q. About April 26. and prior to that time, did Matthews and Holli“ ever get to that corner ahead of time, and *f so how much?—A.Two to three minutes. Q. When Hollis w'ould be at the corher of Broad and Marietta, an I your car was on time, what would Hollis do about going to dinner?—A. He would go on my car The witness was excused and J. C. McEwen, another motbrman was call ed. Dorsey questioned him. Q. Did you run on the Coooer street line prior to April 26?—A. Yes. Q. Do you recall what time the Cooper street car would arrive at Broad and Marietta streets with ref erence to your car?—A. My car got there at 12:10. Q. What time would the car Mat thews and Hollis were on get there, if the car was on time?—A. 12:07. Q. What time does the White City car get there?—A. At 12:05. Q. Did the English avenue or Cooper ever cut off the White City care and come in ahead of it?—A. Very often. Q. Do you know the car that Mat thews and Hollis run?—A. I know' their schedule. Q. Has their car ever cut off the White City car?—A. Their schedule has. I don’t know who was on it. Q. Have you ever come in ahead of time?—A. Yes. Q. Frequently?—A. Yes: when coming in on a relief trip. Q. How much was the most you ever came in ahead of time? Rosser objected and was sustained. Q. How much is the most you ever knew the English avenue line car to come in ahead of time—A. Three or four minutes. Rosser took the w itness. Q. When was that?—A. I don’t remember the exact date. Q. You don’t know whether Mat thews and Hollis were on schedule on April 26 or not, do you?—A. No. Witness Says He Saw Girl at About 12 0 Clock. Q. Isn’t it as feasible for the White City car to be blocked by the English avenue car becaur the White City car is late as because the English avenue car is ahead of time?—A. Yes. The witness was excused. M. E. McCoy, a painter and farmer of Bolton. Ga., was called. Dorse) questioned him. Q. Did you know Mary Phagan? — A. Yes. Q. Did you see her on April 26? — A. Yes; I saw her in front of No. 12 Forsyth street going toward Alabama street. Q. What time w r as it?—A. About 12 o’clock. Q How near 12 o’clock?—A. Well, I left Walton and Torsyth streets at 12 o’clock. Q. How long afterward was this**— A. Three or four minutes. Rosser took the witness on cross- examination. Q. When was the first time you told this?—A. I think it was a week ago, last Saturday. Q. Was that the first time you ever told it?—A. It was the first time I ever told an officer. I don’t konw about anybody else. Q. You didn't know everything was being done to find out about her?— A. Well, I didn’t know It was very important, and I didnt’ want to get mixed up in it. Then 1 saw the state ment of the motorman that she got off the car at Broad and Hunter streets and I knew that was wrong. Q. You »iw by the shrdlcmfwyshri Q. You saw' by George Epps’ state ment too, didn’t you?—A. I don’t re member abuot that. Q. How do you know it was 12 o’clock?—A. I looked at my watch. Q. Where were you yesterday at 12 o’clock?—A. At Buckhead. Q Did you look at your watch?— A. Yes. The witness w’as excused and Geo. Henley, a street car motorman, was called. Dorsey questioned him. Q. Did you know' Mary Phagan?— A. Yes. Q. Did you see her on April 26?— A. Yes. Q. What' time was It?—A. About 12 o’clock. Q. Which w’ay was she going?—A. Going south on Forsyth street. She had Jupt s-tepned off the viaduct. % Rosser took the witness on cross- examination. q. What time did you get off that day?—A. At 11:40 O’clock. Q. What had you done between that time and noon?—A. I went down to Hastings’ vred store on Mitchell street and then caught a car back. Q. What time did the car get back? A. Its schedule is 12 o’clock. Q Who else did you see that you knew' that day?—A. I saw lots of people. Q. Name one?—I can t say. When I saw* in the papers about this girl T remembered seeing her. Dorsey took the witness. Q. You are not mistaken about seeing Mary Phagan ?—A. No. Rosser took th- witness. Q. Haven’t you been villifving this defendant on the street cars until you have made yourself a nuisance? Dorsey objected vnd Judge Roan overruled him. A. No. Q. Didn’t you tell Mr. Brent that you knew' Frank was guilty?—A. No. Q. When did you tell this first?—A \bout the day after. Q. Who did you tell?—A. Lots of ople. , . Q. Name one?—A. Mr. Means, for one. _ . Q. Why didn’t you go down and tell the Coroner’s jury about this?—A. No one asked me to. Q. You are a good citizen? Why did you keep this secret locked up in your bosom?—A. I did not. Q Didn’t you tell Mr. Brent that Frank’s children told your children?— A. No. Q. Didn’t you, in the presence of Mrs. Haas on the College Park car, vilify Frank?—A. No. Q. Haven’t you just been blowing and making yourself a nuisance on the cars? And didn’t you say that if he was released, you would Join a par ty to lynch him?—A. No; let me ex plain. Q. No; answer my question.—A. No. Dorsey—Is It right, your honor, to ask this man that question without first putting the witnesses on the stand ? Judge Roan—He Is your witness— he is only trying to show' Interest. Rosser—Answer my question, then. —A. No. Q. When did you first tell the de tectives about all of this?—A. About a week ago, when the detectives came to me. Q. Now, when did you tell that fel low’ Means about It?—A. It was right after the first day. Q. What did you tell me right at the fir^t?—A. That it was about 12 o’clock. Q. You didn’t look at your watch, did you?—A. No. Q. Well, It might have beeji 12:10? A. No, It was very near 12 o’clock. Q. Starting from Lindsay street at 10 minutes to 12, what is the earli est time she could have got to town? A. 12:50. Q. Will you swear it was as early 12:05 o’clock that you saw’ her?—A. Yes. Q. Give me the number of your car. A. 1465. • The witness was excused and Dr. Clarence Johnson, a specialist on the stomach and intestines, was called. Dorsey questioned him. Q. Doctor, what is pathology?—A. A pahtologist Is one who makes a special research of diseased condi tions Q. What are the subjects?—A. The dead or fluids supposed to be dead. Q. What is a physiologist? Rosser: “We must object to all of this. We think we know grammar, yet you might entrap us. I may know what a participle is, but I coudn’t swear it to sive my life.” “There isn’t a branch of business, profession or trade in the world that hasn’t got cranks or fools in it.’* added Rosser. Hits Evidence Of Dr. Hancock. Judge Roan: “It is a matter for the Jury.” A. A physician of the actions of the human body and health. Q. What position have you ever held with local colleges?—A. I was once professor of physiology and pa thology'. Now r I hold the chair of stomach and Intestine diseases. Q. Who succeeded you?—A. Dr. Harris, as head of the department of pathology. Q When did Dr. Bachman coma in?—A. Several years ago. Dorsey showed the witness speci mens of the cabbage taken from the stomach of Mary Phagan; also spec imens taken from the stomachs of other persons. Q If you gave a person cabbage three or four hours after they had drank a chocolate milk, and If the cabbage was taken out of the stom ach 40 minutes later and showed chocolate coloring, was it a normal stomach?—A. That quantity of stuff taken from a stomach 30 minutes after eating would show an abnormal stomach. This was a sample that had been exhibited by Dr. Hancock, a witness for the defense. The witness also said that another of Dr. Hancock s specimens of tomato was taken from an abnormal stomach. To a hypo thetical question from Solicitor Dor sey as to the time a specimen of cab bage was in Mary Phagan’s stomach before death, Attorney Arnold object ed. Arnold—If this is allow'ed, we will bring back all our experts Dorsey—That is not so terrifying to Us. It is now almost 6 o’clock. This Is very important to the State. Will the court allow me to cite some au- thorfios to-morrow ? Judge Roan—I will. i ouri men adjourned until 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. / ‘I’m a Blacksmith/ Says Harding Davis NEW YORK, Aug. 19.—A young newspaper reporter, paper and pencil In hand, darted briskly among the crowd at Healy’s Restaurant during the process of ejecting the diners. He saw a man continually in the shadow of District Attorney Whitman. “Will you give me your name, please?" asked the young new* gath erer. “Davis!” replied the other. “May I have your first name?" questioned the youth. “Richard Herding—Richard Hard ing Da via” “What is your occupation?” "Oh I’m a blacksmith.” Two Killed at Camp Meeting Dice Games LEXINGTON Aug. 19.—Two men w ere killed and several badly wound ed in a general fight during crap games at Wichita camp meeting In Mason County, Kentucky. Benjamin Timberlake and Henry Queen are dead. William Queen, William and Thom as Timberlake and Daniel Sanders are alleged to have taken part in the battle. Laborer En Route for Fortune Dies at Sea NEW YORK, Aug. 19.—While en route to Australia to get $1,000,000 which was left to him by his father- ln-law, William Lunstall, a laborer, died at sea, according to a wireless telegram received here to-day. The father of Lunstall’s wife died in Aus tralia leaving a vast fortune, and Lunstall proved the only heir. He was a penniless laborer and had dif ficulty getting passage money to buy a ticket. KELLI IS PUT ON El Second Ward Water Commis sioner Gets McClelland's Place. Pure Vaudeville Law Pends. Blind Tiger Taken From Water Wagon TIFTON, Aug. 19.—When the man on the water wagon sells liquor, the town that owns the water wagon is up against it to keep in line with prohibition. Henry Wade, negro driver of the city sprinkling cart, has been ar rested by Chief of Police Thrasher for using the city sprinkling cart as a blind -tiger. C. H Kelly, water commissioner from the Second Ward, has been chosen to fill the vacancy on the Al- dermanic Board from the Second Ward, occasioned by the resignation of Alderman J. E. McClelland. The selection was made by the City Coun cil Monday afternoon. Mr. Kelly served as Alderman from the Second Ward prior to the election of Mr. McClelland, and when Com missioner George Walker moved oui of the ward and left a vacancy on the Water Board, ^lr. Kelly was elected to fill his plaoe. The vacancy on the board caused by the resignation of Mr. Kelly will be filled at the next meeting. No action was taken on the “pure vaudeville” ordinance. It w’as intro duced too late for consideration. The amendment tacked on the ordinance by the Ordinance Committee, accord ing to Acting Chairman Wood pro hibits any person appearing on the stage in an "Indecent or immodest costume.” The original ordinance prohibited tights and short skirts. Dr. W. D. Vinson, of the Fifth Ward, was chosen to succeed Dr. R. N. Weaver as a Grady Hospital trus tee. The report of the Street Committee adverse to changing the name of avenue was adopted. The re port favor the change in name of McDaniel Street to Oxford terrace was referred back. Councilman Ashley’s resolution pro viding for an appropriation of $600 to employ an engineering expert to represent the city when the evapo ration test Is made at the crematory, was adopted. Lunatic Says He Is Pat Crowe, Kidnaper WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.—A man who says he Is Pat Crowe, kidnaper of Eddie Cudahy. Jr., son of the wealthy Omaha packer, Is held in the Washington Insane Asylum for observation. The patient told the police and physicians that he had come to Wash Ington to forward his claim on a patent for an invention preventing the sprea iig of rails. He said Secretary of State Bryan was his perMonal friend, and that through the Secretary he hoped to secure his papers from the patent office. Surgeon General Studies Pellagra SAVANNAH, Aug. 19.—Dr. Robert Blue, Surgeon General of the Public Health Service of the United States, is In Sdvannah to inspect pellagra cases In the Marine Hospital and the Quarantine Station at the mouth of the Savannah River. The visit is part of the tour of inspection throughout the South. Dr. Blue is especially interested In hook worm and pellagra conditions in the South, and will stop on his way back to Washington at the hook worm ca»r.p of the Rockefeller Com mission at Wilmington. N. C. E MOB STORMS JAIL Spartanburg Sheriff and Deputy Rout Would-Be Lynchers of Negro Assailant. SPARTANBURG. Aug. 19.—Sheriff White and one deputy fought off a mob of several hundred who attempt ed to enter Spartanburg County Jail and lynch a negro. Frank Eppley, J. C. Owensby and John Turner were wounded by the Sheriff and his deputy before tney drove the mob from the jail. The mob attempted to blow up the jail with dynamite, but failing, tried to batter down the doom It was then the three men were wounded and the mob was forced to recognize the courage and determination of Sheriff White and his deputy. Threats were made by the mob that they would secure nitroglycerin and destroy the entire building, but they did not return. The negro had attacked a young white woman earlier in the day. He was later captured and landed in jail. The mob formed after nightfall and attacked the Jail. Newport Will See Relative of Czar NEW YORK. Aug. 19— The Grand Duke Alexander Michanovitch, broth er-in-law of the Czar, who is here, will be the guest of Barclay War- burton and later will go to Newport. He may take a trip West to shoot big game. Fresh Appeal for Exhibit To Be Made Three hundred Atlanta manufactur ers will gather at Hotel Ansley for a luncheon at 1 o’clock Tuesday. They will discuss the manufacturers’ ex position which the Chamber of Com merce has been endeavoring to estab lish in its building. While many manufacturers have signed for space In the exhibit, there still Is a large amount which has not been taken. Unless this Is arranged for Immediately, the proposition is likely to fall through. Enthusiasm has been displayed, however, and around the Chamber of Commerce the belief is that the ex position is assured. SPALDINGS ATHLETIC STORE SPALDING’S OFFICIAL FOOT BALL GUIDE 1813 Edited by Walter Camp Contains the Official Rules Record*, Review*. Notes of the Colleges. Record* of Du*1 Series. Ofttcl*!*’ list. Captains. Managers and Coaches for 1913. schedules, All-America and sectional Teams. Hundred* of pic ture* of America’* co’lege players. Price, lO Cents On sale at all newsdealers, news-stand* and 74 North Broad Street, Atlanta, Ga. A. & SPALDING & BROS SUMMER PLEASURES Chamberlin - Johnson = DuBose Company ATLANTA NEW YORK PARIS Suggest CUTICURA SOAP And Cuticura Ointment. These gen tle emollients do much to soothe tender skins and dispel summer rashes, eczemas, prickly heat, itch- ings, chafing, sunburn, bites and stings. For everyday use in promot ing and maintaining skin and hair health among infants and children, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint ment are most valuable. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout th« world. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. book. Address “Cuticura.” Dept. 80, Boston. *g*Men who shave and shampoo with CuUcura Boap will find '■ 1 t T< r *kw and seal;). A Great Waist Sale Starts Here At 8:30 in the Morning A doubly fine Waist Sale because it is made up of waists from our own stocks and others that our buyer just captured in New York—in one instance we are clearing out stock in true Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co. fashion, in the other we are pass ing on a fortunate purchase, this, also, in true Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose fashion. Many kinds of waists are included, batistes, voiles, crepes, linens, crepe de chines and wash silks, and in every instance the savings are more than half. We doubt if the woman who “never has enough waists” ever had a better op portunity to supply herself—and the waists will he those she will choose for their charm and chic and—savings. But here— 49c 79c $1.19 SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT For the six months ending June 30, 1913, of the condition of the Industrial Life & Health Insurance Co. Organized under the laws of the State of Georgia, made to the Governor of the State of Georgia, pursuant to the laws of said State. Principal Office—500-511 Austell Building, Atlanta, Ga. I INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1913. Total income $433,213.69 (I DISBURSEMENTS DURING FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1913. Total disbursements $351,590.60 III. INVESTED ASSETS Total net assets * 81,623.09 IV. CONTINGENT ASSETS. ... Total assets *• ® 95,462.00 V. LIABILITIES. liabilities ... ...... ■■.. $ 568. t0 A copy of the act of Incorporation, duly certified, is attached to the annual statement in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Fulton. Personally appeared before the undersigned J. N. McEachern, who, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the president of The In dustrial Life and Health Insurance Company, and that the foregoing statement is correct and true. J N. M'EACHERhJ. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of August, 1913. WILLIS DOBBS. Notary Public. Fulton County, Georgia. SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT For the six months ending June 30, 1913, of the condition of the AMERICAN HOME FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF GREENVILLE, S. C., Organized under the laws of the State of South Carolina, made to the Governor of the State of Georgia, in pursuance of the laws of said State. Principal Office—Wallace Building, Greenville, S. C. • !. CAPITAL STOCK. Whole amount of capital stock paid up in cash $200,000.00 II. ASSETS. Total assets of the company, actual cash (market value ... $342,524.31 III. LIABILITIES, Total liabilities (except capital stock) $113,070.37 Joint stock capital actually paid up in cash 200,000.00 Surplus beyond all liabilities 29,453.94 $342,624.31 IV. INCOME DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF TEE YEAR 1913. Total income actually received during the first six months in cash • - 5 89,789.21 V EXPENDITURES DURING TH E FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR 1913. Total expenditures during the first six months of the year in cash ’ $ 84,309.18 A copy of the act of incorporation, duly certified, Is of file in the of fice of the Insurance Commissioner. STATE OF StJtJTH CAROLINA—County of Greenville. Personally‘appeared before the undersigned George H. Hart, who, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the secretary of the Amer ican Home Fire Insurance Company, and that the foregoing statement is correct and true. GEORGE H. HART. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day qf August, 1913. WILLIAM A. WALLACE, Notary Public. Name of State Agent—A. L. WALDO. - Name of Agents at Atlanta—WALDO & REDDING. V. White linen waists in plain tailored styles, tucked and plaited; also lingerie waists trimmed with neatly pattern ed embroideries and with laces —in the regular way $1.00 and $1.50 never bought prettier- low neck, short sleeves, high neck, long sleeves. Some of these are just out of their boxes and the laces, the embroideries, batistes, voiles and styles are as fresh as can be, others are those $1.50 and $2.45 values from our own stocks that are a hit mussed. All white, low neck, short sleeves, high neck, long sleeves. For $1.00 and $1.50 Waists For $1.50 and $2.45 Waists For $2.50 to $4.00 Waists One particularly attractive and new style is of white voile with a low round collar edged with net frilling, short sleeves, embroidered front, others of batiste and voiles with crochet buttons, a few shpw Dresden colorings — one hundred to choose from. $1.19 For $1.50 to $3.75 House Dresses Eighty-six house dresses to add zest to the selling. They are lawns, daintily striped and flowered and figured and fash ioned, light colors, low collars trimmed with Swiss embroid eries and folds, plain skirts with panels in front and back. $1.69 $2.45 For $4.00 and $4.50 Waists For $5.00 to $8.75 Waists One hundred in all, made in many pretty ways. Voiles, batistes and French crepes, with low flat collars and lace collars, linen laces trim a number of these and crystal buttons and embroidery that looks much like hand work. Fine choice here—sixty-five waists of white and striped crepe de chine, of China silk and wash silks, Irish lace col lars are prominent, and little vest effects worked out in sheer laces and heavy plaited double ruffles. They will go quickly. Agents for Balterick Patterns and Publications Chamberlin=Johnson=DuBose Company