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TTTF ATLANTA GEOROTAN AND NEWS. AS SLAVER F VICTIMS IN GODBEE TRAGEDY AT MILLEN PREDICTS FLIGHT I Salesman Found Dead in His Room Judge Walter S. Godbee and his bride, slain by hi3 di- i vorced wife. counts there wai SAN FRANCISCO, Auk. 21.—Maury | Jturchaned a tlrket for Mamba War J. Diggs, State architect at 25 amt rtnKton. and the fourth that he pur now but 27 years of age, convicted m | chaaed a ticket for Lola Norris a charge of violating the Mann white Unable to Aqree on Two. slave act In transporting Marsh't j On the other tw Warrington from one State to an I a long wrangle and finally dig. other for immoral purposes, will he j mi nt, sentenced September 2. His attorn j These were: neys announced to-day th:_t they will That Diggs Indu appeal the case. It was the unanimous opinion of the twelve jurors before whom he was tried that he was guilty on four of the six counts In the Indictment Under the law the maximum penalty is five years tn the penitentiary, a J5.090 One, or both, on each count. Next Tuesday F. Drew fVmlnettl, son of United States Commissioner of Immigration Caminettl. will go on trial in the same court on the same charge. He eloped with Lola Norris to Reno, Nev. Diggs can be sent to the peniten tiary for twenty years on the four counts. An Indictment still stands against him for attempted suborna tion of perjury. l'<ast night Diggs kept out of th" Alameda County J«1I by filing a bond for $2f\000i—15,000 on each of the four counts. His old father and his fa ther's partner and cousin, Marshall Diggs, the Widely known Democratic leader, were sureties. Child bleeps in Courtroom. While DlggH waa facing conviction his little daughter Evelyn slept peacefully in th e courtroom, in which she had prattled through the dav. His young wife bit her lips and tried to look brave. His father and mother bowed their heads and seemed to agi In their seats as the minutes of the Jury's deliberation dragged. The four counts on which Diggs was found guilty regarded the pur chase of the ticket for the flight from Sacramento to Reno and the carrying off of the two girls. The first count alleged that he as sisted and aided tn transporting Mar sha Warrington from Sacramento to become his mistress. The second count accused him of assisting In transporting Lola Norris to Reno to be the mistress of 1’. Drew Caminettl. The third count alleged that ne , persuaded and advised Marsha Warrington to go with him to Reno for immoral pur poses. and that he Induced, p, rsuaded and advised Lola Norris to go to Reno with F. Drew Caminettl for lm- moral purposes. While the women of the Diggs and Caminettl families sat as If stunned arrangements for hall were made and the Jurors went away. Home of them said It was the story of Diggs himself on the'stand that hurt hls cause. "Cheer up, Maury.” said Drew Cam inettl, going up to his chum. "The tight Is not over yet. Stop looking s.i glum." Hut young Mrs. Diggs wept silent ly, while the defendants mother seemed about to faint. Diggs refused to comment on hls conviction. After hls bonds had been filed he left with hls wife and daugh ter for hls father's home In Berekeley. To Carr - U-> Appeal. I’rosecutor Roche, following the re turn of the verdict, said that the United States Supreme Court has held that a person Is technically guilty of violating the Mann white slave law wnen he Induces u woman to go to another State even to enter a dapee hall, contending that it lays the woman open to a life of debauchery. Nat Coghlan, of counsel for the de fense, said it was the Intention to f carry the case to -the United States Circuit Court of Appeals on the ground that .Fudge VanFleet was j guilty of reversible error In falling tn deliver instructions submitted to him by the defense on the ground that he prevented them from Intro ducing testimony concerning Miss Warrington. "If we obtain no satisfaction In the United States Court of Appeals," said Coghlan,, "we shall appeal to the highest tribunal of the land." Suffrage Head Back | Senator Owen Denies To Lead Campaign ; Opposing Money Bill Noted Parisian Talks of Inter planetary Congresses to Be Held in Few Centuries. Special Cab4e to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, Aug - . 21.— Ernest Arch deacon, the moat prorrUnent patron of aviation in France, declares some thing will soon be discovered infinite ly better than aeroplanes, which are not likely ever to exceed 125 miles per hour. Archdeacon states that with 27 kilogrammes of radium a projectile weighing a ton could shot to the moop in 49 hours, provided all the radium’s energy could be released within that time. With 400 kilogrammes of radium aboard, a visit could be made to Venus and back to earth again. He is convinced the inhabitants of all the planets will make each others’ acquaintance within a few centuries and that interplanetary congresses will be held. LONDON. Aug. 21.—Robert Donald, editor of The London Daily Chron icle, in his opening address as presi dent of the Institute of 4 Journalists at York, prophesied that aeroplanes and airships will eventually deliver newspapers, which will appear al most hourly. News will be collected by wireless telephones and reporters will carry portable phones. At the offices wireless messages will be delivered to the editors printed in column form. At amusement places all the day’s news will be given by cinematograph and gramaphone, while for those too lazy to read the news will be delivered like gas and water, and householders will listen to announcements while resting in their gardens or else have a daily newspaper printed in column form turned out by a printing ma chine in the house. George E. McTeer. a widely known salesman, 29 years old, was found lead in his room in the Hight apart ments. 167 Whitehall street, about 6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He had left the store earlier than usual, saying he did not feel well About 5:30 o’clock he asked a negro servant girl to get him a milkshake. When the girl returned he was ap parently asleep, but when Frank Crapp, In whose apartment McTeer was staying, entered the room he was found to be dead. The body wag-removed to Bloom field’s chapel, where an inquest was held Thursday morning. McTeer came here from Greenville, S. C., and is survived i*y his mother and two sisters of that place. His mother was expected in Atlanta Thursday. Advertises in London For Daring Hunters Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, Aug. 12.—The following peculiar advertisement appeared in the Times: “A hunting expedition traveling along the Mexican, Central and South American coasts has a vacancy for two young gentlemen possessed of a spirit of adventure. Highest refer ences are required. Possibility of big fortune and certainty of thrilling ad ventures. Must invest £500 each. Apply Dr. Battle, Santa Barbara. Cal.” Says Kaiser's 'Bluff' Averted French War Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON, Aug. 21.—A remarkable letter written by Herr August Bebel, the famous German Socialist, who died recently, which declares that Germany and France were on the brink of war during the past year, was published by The Pall Mall Ga zette to-day. In substance it said that Emperoi William, recognizing that the supe rior French guns which won the war In the Balkans against the German Krupps probably would score a vic tory over Germany in the event ot hostilities, bluffed France into the be lief that Germany was making exten sive military preparations to launch war against the French. Norman and Kelley Quit Water Board Water Commissioners H. H. Nor man, of the Fifth Ward, and C. H. Kelley," of the Second Ward, formally resigned their positions at the meet ing of the commission Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Kelley has been elected to th^, Aldermanic Board to succeed John E. McClelland, resigned. Mr. Norman’s reason was that he was moving out of the Fifth Ward. Council will elect their successors at the first meeting in September. Gets $100 for Loss Of Girl's Sweetness SEW YORK, Aue 21.—Mgx Fend ers 4-year-old daughter had a »we«t, obedient disposition until the Jani- tress of the apartment in which Mar. lived accidentally struck the little girl with an ash can After that the child became dis obedient and irritable, and a Jury has Just awarded Fender $100 for loss of the child's nice disposition. Woman’s Attempt to Swim Channel Fails Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. DOVER. ENG., Aug. 21.—An un successful attempt to swim the Eng lish Channel was made to-day by Mlss Lilly Smith, champion womari swimmer of England. She started from South Foreland, but gave out after making five mites and had to be taken on board a boat which was following her. There was a strong wind. Seauth Foreland is a rocky promon tory tn Kentshire. CINCINNATI, OHIO. The Southern Railway an nounces reduced round trip fare of $15.ffom Atlanta to Cincin nati, Ohio; tickets on sale August 22, 23 and 25, good for return un til September 1. City Ticket Of fice. No. I Peachtree street. Bptn phenes Main 142. NEW YORK, Aug. 21.*— Mrs. Carrie Chaoman Catt, president of the In ternational Woman Suffrage Associa tion. has arrived from Europe and was greeted by a bevy of suffragists. She will begin the fall campaign fori suffrage in New York. The fact that the bill for the wo man suffrage referendum has been Indorsed by all three political parties and has once passed the Legislature, is regarded ns assurance that the measure will pass when it comes up again in 1915, but the leaders pro pose to take no chances on a reversal. Dog and Calf Brought Feud to Fatal Climax LEESBURG. Aug. 21.—In. a duel by moonlight Claude McDonald was phot ajid killed instantly by hls halfbrother. Hinton McDonald, In the western part of Ixe County, aa the result of 111 feeling that had existed for some time. It Is said that when Claude M Donald's dog chased Hinton McDon ald's calf the feud reached a climax and the pistol duel resulted. Both were men with t'amiltes. OBITUARY Th* funeral of Robert A. Camp, who died Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital, will be held at the chapel * Greenberg Ar Bond at 1:3G o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mo was 56 years old. and leaves a wife and five chil dren Interment at Westview. Mrs. John Carter, 37 yeans old, died Wednesday at a sanitarium. She is survived by her husband and four children The funeral announcement will be made later. Henry Yarbrough, one of Atlanta's old est citizens, died Wf^dnewday at hls home, 201 Kirkwood avenue He was 77 years old Surviving him are hls wife, one son. A M. Yarbrough, and three (laughters. Mrs. .! M Crlstyell, Mrs. S I* Winburn and Mrs. C. D. Kay. The funeral announcement will be made later. Pauline Griffin, 13 years old, died early Thursday at a sanitarium. She is survived by her parents. Mr and Mrs. W J. Griffin, two brothers and two sisters, all of Fish. Ga . to which | place the body was sent Thursday for funeral and interment Mrs. R. E. Turpin. 68 years old. died Thursday morning at a sanitarium. The body will be sent to Rex, Ga. for funeral and Interment WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.—Defend ing his position in regard to the cur rency measure now being debated in Congress, Senator Owen, of Okla homa, made the following statement to-day: The inference, of the press that J was opposed to the bill which was prepared by the chairman of the Com mittee on Banking and Currency ol the House and myself and simulta neously introduced b> us in both Houses has ru> Justification. I art strongly in favor of the bill.” Flyers Tow Disabled Aircraft 14 Miles Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. LONDON. Aug. 21.—Th« Britts,1 army airship Pita established a prece dent by taking in tow a disabled air ship and pulling it fourteen miles through He air. By means of a cable 500 feet long the Eta, which rod.' 200 feet higher than the other machine to avoid col lision, accomplished its task. Senate for Harrison As Islands’ Governor WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-J-A fa vorable report on the nomination of Francis Burton Harrison, of New York, to be Governor General of the Philippine Islands waa issued to-day at a meeting of the Senate Committee on the Philippines. It is understood that the nomina tion will be Confirmed by the Senate without delay. REGISTRATION AT VI DALI A. VIDALIA.—The registration books for the mayoralty election, whlcn takes place here in December, have been opened and will remain open un til the middle of November. Posse With Dogs Trails Fugitive at Greenville, and Feeling Is Running High. GREENVILLE, Aug 21.—Luke Larshman, a prominent farmer living four miles north <»f Greenville, was shot and killed by Walter Brewster, a negro, whom he had under arrest and was bringing to Greenville in a buggy. As they drove past Brewster’o cabin the negro sprang from the vehicle and ran into trie house. Larshman fol lowed him, but before* he reached the cabin the negro came out of the door armed with a shotgun and tired at Larshman. The first shot missed and Larshman started to run behind tin house, but the negro fired again as he reached the corner, the shot shatter ing Lar> hman’s skull and killing him lnstantl> Larshman is survived by his wife, five ehildren and two sisters. He was of middle age and from a prominent family. The negro fled, and dogs were put on his trail, followed by an armed posse. Feeling is high in Greenville and surrounding country. $6 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Round trip Saturday. August 23. Special train, sleepers and coaches. Leave Old Depot 6 p. m. SEABOARD. Edwin P. Ansley W. Floyd Johnson ANSLEY & JOHNSON INSURANCE * Fire, Liability, Automobile, Life, Accident, Health, Loans, Surety Bonds We Have Automobile 2 Per ent Fire Policy 821 FORSYTH BUILDING Phone Ivy 873 ATLANTA, GA. Dies of Disease He Always Had Feared BOSTON, Aug. 21.-—'Tvnhold pneu monia has claimed Sergeant Arthui C. Mills, of the Charleston Cadets, who lived in fear of the disease and three times submitted to inoculation of a serum which was supposed o have made him immune. Slaton 'Stretches’ as He Signs Last Bill Governor Slaton completed the task at 6 o’clock Wednesday afternoon j f signing the bills passed by the Leg- | islatiire. As the last one was signed ' the Chief Executive leaned back in his chair, stretched his arms and | gave thanks. Only one bill met with the djsap* ! provai of the Governor, and this was ■ because the fact was revealed that It had been read but twice in the Sen ate This was the bill granting 5,000 a’cres of land in Chatham County to : the Chatham Academy. The bill came j too late tc receive a thorough investi gation by the Governor. Two former Attorney Generals have rendered opinions declaring the grant could not be legally made. The largest bill to be signed was Atlanta’s new city charter. It weigh • more than 20 pounds. Suffrage Speaker Hit by Water 'Bomb' NEW YORK. Aug. 21.—Miss Mar tha Klatschken, suffragette and a veteran of the hikes to Albany and Washington, was struck by a bomb yesterday while making a speech from a soar) box. The outer casing of the bomb was a paper bag. The interior was filled with water. Miss Klatschken was so badly drenched that she quit speaking and went home to change he*- dress. Ill Could Not Rest Day or Night.. Sores Itched So Would Scratch Herself to Pieces. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured in Two Weeks. BARNESVILLE TAX INCREASE. HA RNESVILLE. — City Assessors W. M. Howard, K. L. Rogers and Em met Langford show the total property returned by whites for the yeag 1913 to be $1,976,633 find that for negroes $102,105, making a total of $2,978,982, a gain of $73,637 over 1912. Glenns P. O., Va. — “My baby’s trouble began with an itching and then a little bump would come and she could not rest day or night. The trouble affected her whole body. The bumps festered and came to a head and the corruption looked like thick matter, kind of a yellow color. The sores itched so badly until it i| seemed to me she would If scratch herself to pieces and then a sore would form and her clothes would stick to her body and pull off the little scab. In some places she would scratch and irritate the sores until they seemed to be large. She was affected about a year. “ First I employed a medicine which did very little good; next I used and that did harm. So I wrote for a sample of Cuticura Soap ami Ointment. I bathed her body in warm water and Cuti cura Soap and then 1 applied the Cuticura Ointment and they afforded relief after twice using. 1 bought some more Cuticura Soap and Ointment and inside of two week* she was cured.” (Signed; Mrs. J. R. Greggy, Nov. 21, 1912. For more than a generation Cuticura Soap and Ointment have afforded the most eco nomical treatment for affect-ions of the skio and scalp that tofture. itch, burn, scale. au<J destroy sleep. Sold everywhere Sample o* each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad dress nost-card “Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston.'. **TM,en who shave and shampoo with Cu ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp BANKRUPT SALE? IVlilSinery Supplies for Retail Merchants and Milliners '"$26,000.00 STOCK OF MYERS MILLINERY CO. NOW ON SALE V A I A Purchasers Can Select Just What They Can Use in Their Own Busi ness at Less Than Cost to Myers Millinery Co. Stock Consists of Following Items, To-wit: “ Ribbons. $5,600; wire, $104; hat pins, $65; thread, etc-., $288; mourning veils, $100; hat bands, ete., $378; brUid, $950; velveteen, $98; velvet. $1,285; English crepe, $155; felt, $65; furs. $47; tnaline, $867; chiffon, $998; scarfs, $188; veiling, $706; lace, $812; mull, $124; silk, $1,000; plumes, $3,839: aigrettes and fancy feathers, $2,800; flowers, $3,282; children’s headwear, $845; ladies' hats and frames,-$1,750. This sale is being conducted under order of the Referee in Bankruptcy, at the old store of Myers millinery Co., 39 East Alabama street, Atlanta, Ga. Terms cash. H. A. FERRIS, Trustee Chamberlin = Johnson = Du Bose Co. NEW YORK PARIS ATLANTA Remnant Day In the Dress Goods and Silks The Selling Starts at 9 o’Clock A remnant sale of woolens in late August is worth two in Feb ruary. With children starting to school within a few weeks, with the fall season peeping around the corner of the month and all the needs for woolen dress goods that this will bring, the skirts, the suits, the coats—this remnant sale immediately takes on the appearance of a tine opportunity. We have sifted stocks for this sale. Nothing that was in a length from one to five yards escaped and the result is a ftne selection and a broad one, and a great saving on every yard. Included are • Serges Herringbone Stripes Voiles BasketWeaves Whipcords Challis Eoliennes Batistes Diagonals Checked Worsteds Cheviots Broadcloths Many colors and combinations of colors and black. Regular Prices Are Reduced One-Third, One-Half and More The Silks Surprising .quantities have accumulated within the last few weeks. They must be disposed of. There is no room for them in all this big store, particularly now that so much new merchandise is coming in, find what worthy kinds these remnants are. Poplins Messalines Satins Foulards Crepe de Chines Taffetas Crepe Meteors Marquisettes Chiffons Kimono Silks Wash Silks Lengths from ofle-half yard to nine yards. Regular Prices Are Reduced One=Third, OneHalf and More None sent C. 0. D. or on approval. None will be exchanged. An aiiei attraction to thi Silk Remiants is $1.00 Wish Silks at 69c a yard, 33 inches wide, and you miy choose from white with black, blue, gray or lilac stripes. No question about how they will look after a tubbing. Agents for Butterick Patterns and Publications. I Chamberlin - Johnson = Du Bose Co.