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ALWAYS FIRST ® ® The SUNDA Y AMERICAN Order It NOW^ Both Phonec Main ICO The Atlanta Georgian Read for Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use for Results VOL. XII. NO. 28. ATLANTA, GA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1913. 2 CENTS. PAY NO more CONZELMAN OPPOSES CAMPBELL +•+ +•+ <•#+ *J*#+ +•*»• v*v •!*•*!• +•+ +•+ +#•!• +•+ +•+ Daughter Defends Mrs. Crawford 10 CLEAR Mrs. Zella Bennett Aids Defense Counsel in Alleged Poisoning Case—Bitter Toward Accusers. Mrs. Zella Bennett, the devoted daughter of Mrs. Mary Belle Craw ford, took up her mother’s defense Thursday in a statement declaring and reiterating her confidence in Mrs. Crawford’s innocence of any part in Joshua Crawford’s mysterious death, and expressing the deepest bitterness toward those who instigated the charges. Mrs. Crawford, with the accusation of her husband’s murder hanging’over her, has found almost her sole con solation in the unswerving loyalty of her daughter. The suspected woman lives with Mrs. Bennett and the lat ter’s three children at No. C74 West Peaechtree street, and has seldom ap peared in public since the poisoning charges were preferred against her. Mrs. Bennett has been the almost constant companion of Mrs. Craw- ford for more than three years, and the ties of love that bind her to her mother have been strengthened by the trying incidents of the past two months. She unconsciously has as sumed a protecting attitude toward Mrs. Crawford, and protests her mother’s innocence with greater em phasis than even M . Crawford her self. Broken by Mother’s Arrest. Mrs. Bennett has suffered from the persecution which she asserts her mother is undergoing to an even greater extent than the accused woman. She is bitter toward Mr. Crawford’s relatives, who are con testing her mother's right to the Crawford estate, and doubly bitter toward those who caused her arrest and incarceration in the Tower. “When they arrested mother and took her to jail,” Mrs. Bennett said. “I thought my heart would break. I knew she was innocent, and had no fear but that everything would come out all right. But the sight of mv mother behind the bars of a prison was almost more than I could bear. 1 think I suffered even more than she did—and God knows such persecu tion as has been her lot recently is enough to make any woman suffer. It is bad enough to be accused of any crime at all—but to have them say my mother killed her husband, a man whom she loved and who loved her devotedly—I can conceive of nothing more horrible or trying to a woman* soul. “None of these relatives who are robbing Mr. Crawford’s grave and trying to make my mother out a bad woman loved him with one^-half the love my mother bore for him. I know my mother loved him" $nd I have never seen her so happv as she was when she told me she was going to marry Mr. Crawford. And I was hap py, too, because I knew Mr. Crawford was a good man, and whatever makes mv mother happy makes me - doubly s <f Adviser to Parent. Besides being her most loyal sup porter, Mrs. Bennett has been an ac tive adviser of her mother. She has suggested plans for defending Mrs. Crawford that are considered valuable by the accused woman's attorneys and that doubtless will be carried out should the Grand Jury indict the ac cused woman and the case come to trial. She has been instrumental in keeping her mother in a happy frame of mind, cheering Mrs. Crawford and encouraging her with tender care, even though her own heart be sad. Mrs. Bennett and her husband made a great sacrifice in order that she might be with her mother. When Mr. Crawford died she was living in Pitts burg, where Mr. Bennett was in busi ness. At the request of her mother, they gave, up their Pittsburg home and came to Atlanta that she might be with Mrs. Crawford. Meldrim Loses by One Vote to Taft in BarPresidencyRace MONTREAL, Sept. 4.—General P. W. Meldrim. of Savannah, Ga., gave former President W. H. Taft a merry run for the presidency of the Ameri can Bar Association in the election which closed the annual meet of the lawyers of the United States here yesterday. It had been generally understood that General Meldrim would be chosen president, but the nomination of for mer ^President Taft complicated mat ters. On the first ballot, which was by States, Taft and Meldrim tied. On the second ballot one vote changed to Mr. Taft and General Meldrim was defeated. The general feeling among mem bers of the bar association is that General Meldrim will be unanimously chosen to head the association next year. Pope Pius Again Ill, Ignores Physicians’ Orders to Take Rest Special Cable. ROME, Sept. 4.—Pope Pius X is ill again. His Holiness is suffering from a cold accompanied by hoarseness. Although advised by physicians to take an absolute rest to-day he in sisted upon carrying out his engage ments, which included the reception of a number of pilgrims at the Vati can. Planning Reform in Personnel of Navy WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.—The House naval affairs committee will hold hearings soon, with a view to drafting legislation reorganizing the naval personnel. The reform prob ably will be ready for presentation to Congress when it convenes in Decem ber. Rear Admiral T. B. Howard, presi dent of the naval examining boar.! and Captain Fechtler. president of the board of inspection for ships, will be the first witnesses. The proposed legislation would provide for a steady flow of promotions. GABY DESLYS A FAIR SPECTER AT WEDDING OF EX-KING ‘They’re Railroading Me,’ He Cries Before Being Arraigned. Actual Deportation Near. Bloomer Girls Defeat Preachers in Skirts PHILADELPHIA. Sept 4.—Nine ministers, dressed in skirts, and nine pretty girls, in bloomers, furnishe' most of the excitement for 2,500 mem bers of the Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Bible Class at the outing of that or ganization on the grounds of Bible Class Home at Lansdowne. It was not much of a ball game, but the contest, which was for a box of candy, proved of great intercut. Mr. Biddle announced that Miss Anna Zang had twirled the Bloomerites to victory by a score of 16 to 5. COATICOOK. QUEBEC, Sept. 4.— Fighting in the last ditch against de portation from Canada, Harry K. Thaw, the fugitive from the Mattea- wan asylum for the criminal insane, was arraigned before a board of in quiry composed of representatives of the Canadian Department of Immi gration to-day. Although Thaw had been warned by Attorney W. K. McKeown that the decision of the board probably would be against him, he was more cheerful than he had been several hours ear lier. Thaw raged in his quarters in the immigration building, declaring that representatives of the Immigration Department and William T. Jerome, former District Attorney of New York, were in league to “railroad’’ him back to Matteawan. Shortly before 7 o’clock Thaw re ceived a message from his mother. Mrs. William Thaw, which read: “Keep a brave heart. I am coming to help you.” Denies He Broke Down. Immediately the prisoner took a brighter view of things. He sent out for his breakfast, which he ate with apparent relish. Then he summoned the newspaper men. "There are reports abroad that I collapsed last night and am a nervous wreck, but these are untrue,” declared Thaw. “1 have not lost hope, and I believe that those who are in con spiracy to rush me out of the country in defiance of law and justice will not prevail.” The board of inquiry is composed of E. Blake Robertson, Deputy Super intendent of the Department of Im migration. and Immigration Inspect ors T. D. Williams, David Reynolds and T. E. Garceau. Finn Clan. Goaded by Two Sting ing Defeats, Threaten Des perate Battle To-day. Warden Refuses to Hang a Boy Slayer SALEM, ORE., Sept. 4.—A report that Colonel Lawson, warden of the penitentiary, will resign if he is or dered to hang Robert Morgan. 18- year-old flayer of Virgia Hart, of Condon, was confirmed by Governor West. “I don’t mind hanging hardened criminals, but I don’t believe the State should begin the execution of chil dren.” Lawson is said to have told the Governor. Pastor Quits ‘Worst Town' as Hopeless SHARON, PA.. Sept. 4.—The Rev. H. E. Renicks has resigned the pas torate of the Farrell Baptist Church, declaring that Farrell, Pa., was the worst city in the Western Hemi sphere and that it was impossible for him to save it from meeting the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. He came to this town from Spring- field, Ohio, two years ago. He has opinions of the old school Baptists I ' that conflicted with the views of his congregation, and recently refused to , sanction a church fair and social, i saying that they \yere “unholy.” Certain members of his flock took him to task for this, and the church was rent asunder by two factions. Then he preached a sermon about the unholiness of the Sunday pleasure- seekers, and finally gave up his task. Mellen Gets $150,000 For Loss of His Job NEW HAVEN, Sept. 4.—The posi tion of advisor to the New Haven Railroad was created for President Mellen only after he had pointed out to the directors that a drop in New Haven stock had cost him a large part of his fortune. He wag voted a sal ary of $30,000 annually for five year*. THE WEATHER. Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia—Fair Thursday and Friday. Wilson Sends Cheer To U, S, School Boys WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.—A mes sage from President Wilson to 9,009,- 000 school boys in the United States, who will soon take up their fall studies, was given out at the White Hoduse. “My warmest greetings to the bovn on their return to school,” wrote the President. “May the year bring them every good thing and strengthen them in all the ideals of their service.” Uncle Sam Has Jobs For Two Good Cooks WASHINGTON. Sept. 4—Uncle Sam can’t keep his cooks any more than the average housewife, and so he has advertised for competent ar<- tists to help feed his wards, the In dians. The jobs are two in number, and are located at the White Earth. Min nesota, Indian reservation. They paj $420 and $540 per annum, respec tively. it was stated to-day. Sermon by Bram, Ex-Prisoner, Makes Former Guard Cry Thomas Bram, the paroled Federal prisoner, will speak at the Jones Ave nue Baptist Church Sunday night in connection with the administration of the ordinance of baptism to a number of applicants. The service will begin at 7:45 o’clock. Bram spoke at prayer meeting at the church Wednesday night. Fol lowing the service one of Bram's old prison guards at the Federal Peni tentiary stepped up to him witji tears in his eyes and said: “Mr. Bram, I am a better man for having heard you to-night.” “I appreciate that all the more,” re plied Bram, “remembering that when I was a prisoner in your charge you never treated me as such, but as a brother.” Clarke Snaps Fingers In Face of Tillman Portugal’s Deposed Monarch Marries Princess Augustine Victoria, Daughter of Prince William of Hohenzollern. WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.—Senato rial nerves, on the “ragged edge” by reasons of the long tariff debate, al most caused a fight among the Sen ate Democrats. “Pitchfork” Ben Tillman innocent ly unfolded a letter and began to read it as Senator Clarke, of Arizona, started a tariff address. Clarke, annoyed at the crackling of Tillman’s letter, walked over to the South Carolinian and loudly snappe! his fingers beneath his nose. Tillman and Clarke glared at each other for a time, and then Tillman retired to the cloak room to finish perusing his epistle. U.S. Women to Wear Trousers of Harem NEW YORK. Sept. 4.—The well- dressed woman this winter will wear a skirt that is deMigned to look pre cisely like the Turkish trousers of the women of the harem. Miss Marian C. Foltz, fashion scout for one of the city’s biggest department stores, who arrived to-day from Paris, says it’s all the fault of the Balkan war. "No lingerie will be worn,” said Miss Foltz, “tights being the rule. In fact, it looks as though the petticoat and fluffy under-tKings have been banished forever.” Special C o The Atlanta Georgian. BERLIN, Sept. 4.—Although prep arations for the wedding to-day of Manuel II, deposed King of Portugal, and Princess Augustine Victoria were made with all the pomp that can at tend such nuptial arrangements, a feeling of uneasiness nevertheless was apparent in the ex-King's suite. The feeling was prompted by feaf of “another woman.” And that "other woman” was no less a personage than Gaby Deslys, who won Manuel’s heart when he was a real king, helped to have him thrown into the royal discard and then laughed at him. Gaby was in Europe, although it was not known where. Aritl some there are close to the former Portuguese ruler who feared she would try to see him at the last moment, and—well make things unpleasant. " Wedding at Ancient Castle. The marriage of Manuel and the daughter of Prince William of Ho henzollern took place at Singmarin- gen. a Hohenzollern castle whicn dates from the beginning of the Christian era. There was a brilliant gathering of princes and princesses. Among them were the Prince of Wales, represent ing King George of England; Prince Eltel Frederick, representing Em peror William of Germany; Prince and Princess Henry XXXII of Reuss; Princess Friedrich of Hohenzollern; Prince Carol and Princess Elizabeth. Also among the seventy-five guests were the Duke of Montpensier. who declined to be King of Albania; Queen Mother Amelia of Portugal; the Infante and Infanta Carlos of Spain, representing King Alfonso; the Duke and Duchess of Coburg, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden; the Duke of Oporto, of Portu gal, uncle of ex-King Manuel; the Duke and Duchess D’Aosta of Italy, representing King Victor Emmanuel; Prince William of Hohenzollern, fa ther of the bride, and Count August Eulenburg, grand marshal to the reigning Hohenzollern family in Ger many. Young People’* Affair. Eighty royal princes and princesses w’ere among the guests. It was strictly " a young people’s affair.” The reason for this is apparent. Manuel, while recognized by courtesy as a king by ruler* Europe, is n it viewed as a real sovereign, and, therefore, they sent their chil dren to the wedding, just a: grown ups send their children to see a chil dren’s play. Nevertheless the marriage was an imposing one. It was celebrated in the castle chapel, and was in ac cordance with the rites of the Ro man Catholic Church. Cardinal Netto, once archbishop, patriarch of Lisbon, conducted the religious part of the service. Before that there was the civil ceremony, at which Count Au gust Eulenburg, Earl Marshal to the Hohenzollern family, officiated. Four Royal Bridesmaids. In the church ceremony the bride was given away by her father. Four royal princesses acted as bridesmaids. Enormous crowds of townspeople and strangers began gathering around the castle early In the day. Prince William had great tables set along the roadway filled with good things to eat and drink, and all were invited to help themselves. Many tourists who happened to be in the neighborhood drove into the picturesque little vil lage, hoping to get a peep at some o! the distinguished guests, and maybe at Manuel himself. The wedding gifts cost a fortune. The royalists of Portugal collected $20,000 and sent some handsome plate; the bridegroom presented his bride with a costly string of pearls; King George and Queen Mary of Eng land sent a silver dinner service, and Queen Mother Alexandria of England sent a gold wine service, A I Miss Wilson to Star In Open Air Play as Bird Killing Protest WINDSOR, VT., Sept. 4.—With Mias Eleanor Wilson, the President's daughter, in one of the star parts, and her mother, Mrs Woodrow Wilson, as patroness, a novel outdoor dramatic performance will be given on the evening of September 12 at Meriden, a village near here. The play, especially written for the occasion by Percy Mackaye, author of “Jeanne d’Arc” and “The Scarecrow,” is intended as a protest against the slaughter of birds that their plumage may be used to decorate women’s hats, and at the same time as an approval .’ on j rt ~ y. kail of the “feather proviso” in the tariff OJ tflC Qppi\^ } bill, which President Wilson favors. The piece is called “Sanctuary,” and will be performed in a piece of woodland which has been established as a safe and sacred living place for birds, which are fed and watered and housed by the Meriden Bird Club. Found His Bride on Football Gridiron PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4.—A ro mance which had its beginning on Franklin Field during a football game in 1910 when “Texas” Ramsdell wa* the star player for the University of Pennsylvania, terminated when the former world’s champion sprinter and all-round athlete married Miss Nina Foster, a popular Darby school teacher. Fred L. Ramsdell was graduated from the university as a civil en gineer in 1911. He will become one of the proprietors of a school at San Antonio, Texas, his home city, after his wedding tour. $1,000,000 Levee at Cario, Ill., Is Started CAIRO, ILL., Sept. 4.—Work has been begun on the new 60-foot levees for Cairo for which more than $1,- 000,000 has been appropriated. Chair man Arthur W. Charles, of Illinois Rivers and Lake Commission and Chief Engineer Walter A. S)iaw are in charge. . . . TO DAY S LINE-UP. Mobile. ,. Stock, ss. .. Starr, 2b. . . O’Dell, 3b Paulette, lb. Robertson, cf. . .Schmidt, c. .. Clark. If. .. Miller, rf. .Campbell, p. Umpires — Pfenninger and Rud- derham. By 0. B. KEELER. It is now entirely up to Joe Con- nHman and Jupe Pluvlus. If Joe’s big drop is working and Jupe’s is not. we will call it a day’s work, all square with the Gulls, and set the stage for Waterloo to-morrow. Whose Waterloo, of course, is a speculative topic. But in the meantime there is de ploying betwixt our brave lads an<l the suprem emoment one Billy Camp bell and a collection of savage Scan- divanians, furious Finns, or plain, scrappy Mobile ball players, according to taste in alliteration and sociology. To-day’s game will be for blood Further than that this affiant de- poseth not and is not tempted to depose. Serious for Gulls Now. It is useless to bear down on the Importance of this game. For the Crackers it means Just as much as the game Tuesday and the game Wed nesday—which is everything. To the Finns, while they may lose this game and still win the pennant, the contest is almost as critical. For if the Crackers continue their smashing plunge to a drawn battle, the final game will find them with the reek of gore in their nostrils and the glare of battle In their eyes. And Just as surely * eel th ® at their backs win to-day, the Gulls . tfy. fr in. They have lost their last rive ^Yimes in a row. and no team, however hardy, caixV ce that kind of steady beating witnws, t flinching, it isn’t in human stamina. The Crackers have won while the Gulls have lost; won by desperate ball playing; won by fighting when ball playing would not serve the turn. Inch by Inch. Bill Smith and his men have fought up out of the last ditch. If they can win to-day the Gulls must change places. In the last game it will be Mobile on the defensive—and on the run. Campbell Is PrimecL^^ J Campbell has a wise t.„., dleT*a fork-hand delivery, and the fin est little balk motion in this league. He is primed to beat the Crackers, if he can. The Mobile support yester day was brilliant: the Crackers’ was ragged To-day there may be a change. Both the previous games have been close. There is a big chance that one or the other team will crack to-day, and a big score—a lop-sided victory- will result. And if we win to-day—well, there’s a movement afoot among the Atlanta merchants and business houses to close up shop to-morrow afternoon, nd everybody go to the final game of the series and lift It over to the right side by sheer dint of deep-cheeted rooting. Did you ever notice how the Atlan ta merchants and business men al ways are there with the rally in the pinch? _ . . ^ ,