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* V 0 s D 5 f *;♦ t Scoff Widow’s “Conspiracy” Charge and Declare They Have Evidence to Convict Her. Attorney Burton Smith, of counsel for Mrs. Mary Belle Crawford,’ charged with having poisoned her husband, Joshua B. Crawford, in At lanta four years ago as the sensa tional outgrowth of civil litigation over the dead man’s $200,000 estate, on Friday demanded of Solicitor Gen eral Hugh M, Dorsey an immediate hearing by the Grand Jury of the murder evidence. Attorney Smith declared that his client wished to clear away the criminal charge against her before the civil proceed ings, which were interrupted by the Frank trial, be again resumed. Should Solicitor Dorsey accede to this demand, it is probable that Mrs. Crawford’s case will come before the Grand Jury within the next week, and the criminal charges made against her by C. Z Crawford and other heirs-at-law of the estate will be thrashed out. Meanwhile, Colonel J. S. James, attorney for Crawford and his asso ciates, has made a country-wide search for poison evidence to pre sent when the hearing of the civil case is resumed before Auditor J. L. Anderson. The introduction of the new testimony will be the result of the work of Colonel James and his assistants since the adjournment cf the case more than a month ago. The new evidence, Colonel James declared, is of everi more startling nature than afiy which has hereto fore been introduced in the sensa tional case, and it is claimed will be a strong link in the chain which is being woven to prove that Mrs. Crawford murdered her husband. While refusing to make public the nature of the evidence which he as serts he has obtained, Colonel James declared it removed every shadow of doubt as to the guilt of the accused woman. The only inkling of his plans is contained in the statement that the testimony of Dr. H. F. Har ris, of the State Board of Health, in refutation of the statements of Dr. J. W. Hurt, will be corroborated. Dr. Hurt has testified that he did not give Mr. Crawford any opium dur ing the time he attended him, though the drug was later found in his stomach by chemists. He swore alec that Mr. Crawford., died of pneu monia. Doctors’ Testimony at Variance. Dr. Harris, refuting the testimony of Dr. Hurt, swore that he had ex amined Mr. Crawford's lungs after the body had been exhumed in Car- roll County and that he found id trace of pneumonia. He gave it as his professional opinion that death was not caused by any disease of the lungs. In corroboration of Dr. Harris, Colonel James declared, half a dozen medical experts .will be placed on the* witness stand. Indications are that expert testimony will play a large part in the future hearings of the will case and in the trial of Mrs. Craw ford, should she be indicted by the Grand Jury. Colonel James would divulge the name of but one of the experts w r ho will testify along the same lines as Dr. Harris. He is Dr. Griffin, a phy sician of Carroll County, who was present when Dr. Harris examined the lungs of Mr. Crawford and who aided in the examination. Colonel James says Dr. Griffin will testify that Crawford did not have pneumo nia or any other disease of the lungs. WIDOW, LEADING FIGURE IN WILL CASE, AND SON MRS. MARY BELLE CRAWFORD. Grandma Talks About Babies Has a Large Circle of Listeners Who Profit by Her Wisdom and Experience. In almost any settled community there Is a grandma who knows Moth er’s Friend. Not only Is she remi niscent of her own experience, bo* It was through her recommendation that so many young, expectant moth ers derived the comfort and blessing of this famous remedy. Mother’s Friend is applied ex ternally to the abdomen, stomach and breasts, allays all pain, avoid® all nausea, and prevents caking of the breasts It is quickly and wonderfully pene trating, permits the muscle* to expand without the strain on the ligaments and prepares the system so thor oughly that the crisis Is passed al most without the slightest oistresa Thus there need be no such thing as dread or fear. No better nor more cheering ad vice can be given the expectant mother than to suggest the use of Mother’s Friend. She will take cour age from the beginning. The day# will be cheerful, the nights restful. Thus the health Is preserved, the mind is in repose and the period la av unending one of quiet, joyful an ticipation. You can obtain Mother’s Friend of ar.v druggist at 11 a bottle. Do not forget nor neglect to be supplied with tbi» greatest remedy ever devised for motherhood. It is unfailing Write at once to Bradfleld Regulator Com- 1?.? Tamar Building. Atlanta • n< r very interesting and ok of advice for expec l _ _ and that he found traces of opium during the analysis of the stomach. Pledges Startling Evidence. “In addition to the expert testi mony refuting Dr. Hurt and sustain ing Dr. Harris,” Colonel James said, “we will have other witnesses who will make statements of equal, or even greater, importance. We will introduce testimony that will prove beyond the least shadow' of a doubt that Mrs. Crawford murdered her husband. We have been working hard on the case since it was post poned, and have unearthed valuable evidence. “We hope to have Fred Lumb, the barber who was associated with Mrs. Crawford in the plot to poison her husband, located by the time the hearing is resumed. We have traced Lumb all over the East, and though we have gotten no definite trace him since he^left New York after re ceiving a warning telegram from At lanta, we are confident that we are on his trail and will soon have him in custody.” Colonel James ridiculed Mrs. Crawford’s statement that she is the victim of a conspiracy between the heirs-at-law and their attorneys. He expressed also his confidence that the Grand Jury would consider Mrs. Crawford’s case and return an in dictment before the hearing of the will case is resumed. “The only cause of the delay,” be stated, "is the fact that Colonel Reed, Solicitor General for the Stone Mountain Circuit, has not been able to give his attention to the case. He | was appointed by Judge Ellis to ; serve as prosecutor, and the Grand ! Jury will consider the case when he ! brings the matter before them. James Scores Plot Charge. “Mrs. Crawford’s assertions that I she is the victim of a conspiracy and is being persecuted are ridiculous. She has had a fair deal, so far as I know, and despite her statements to the contrary, I have definite infor mation that her case will go before the Grand Jury within two months.” Colonel James stated that it is hardly probable the hearing of the case will be resumed before the j middle of October, after the hearing ! of the arguments for a new trial for Leo Frank before Judge Roan on Oc- j tober 4. Both Luther Rosser and Reuben Arnold, associated with the . Frank defense, are attorneys for Mrs. Craw ford, and they haye expressed a de sire that the resumption of the hear ing be postponed until after a new trial has been granted Frank, or re fused, or an appeal has been taken to a higher court. Mr Arnold is now out of the city on a vacation, and Colonel James expects to be absent during the last two weeks of Septem ber, attending the Superior Court of Douglas County. It is probable that Colonel James and Luther Rosser and Burton Smith, of Mrs. Crawford’s counsel, will hold a conference to-day or Saturday, when some definite date for the resumption of the hearing probably may be de termined upon. WILLIAM BISHOP. N. Y. Subway Flooded By Near-Cloudburst NEW YORK, Sept. 5.—A four hours’ downpour, which reached the propor tions of a cloudburst, flooded sections of the subway early to-day, tying up traffic and causing thousands of per sons to be late for work. Four feet of water flooded the tube from Grand Central Station to Fifty- ninth street. Broadway was filled with water from curb to curb. Broker-Reformer to Address Church Meet A telegram has been received from A. J. Orem, the Boston broker- reformer, saying that he has accepted the invitation to be one of the speak ers at the Southern Christian Citi zenship Congress at the Auditorium September 19-21. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. ~T Kansas Minister Takes Pulpit Here Varied Attractions Serving to Make Coming Atlanta Event Most Notable in South. R. N. Reed, chairman of the show committee for the Great Southern Au tomobile Show which will be held in the Auditorium-Armory November 8 to 15, inclusive, announced Friday that at the first meeting of the com mittee over half of the available ex hibit space had been sold. Applica tions were coming in daily, he said, and it might be necessary to re divide the space in order to accom modate all the applicants. Several of the features, of which the magnificent decorations will not be the least, will make the exhibi tion one of the most notable in the history of the South. Sousa’s Band has been engaged to play from November 11 to the close of the show. Another attraction will be the races, which will run from November 11 to 13. The contract for the decorations has been awarded to V. W. Shepard. The decorations will be the most elaborate ever seen in the South. The color scheme is electric blue and white. The entire top of the Audi torium is to be covered with one big canopy, starting at the extreme top of the building, which is 85 feet from the floor. This giant top will be fastened and looped four times, reaching back to a panel lattice work on the edge of the balcony. This panel will reach all around the Auditorium, and will be covered with Southern wild smilax and studded with California giant poppies. Under this will go a heavy fringed drapery of blue and white. A handsome piece of scenery, to go just under the balcony and all around the Auditorium, will include a general view of all Georgia, showing its mountains, lakes, rivers, farms, etc., all in the natural colors. There will be over a million feet of lattice used and over 5,000 pounds of Southern wild smilax. All the signs«used this year will be furnished by the asso ciation, and will conform to the deco ration color scheme. Buys Husband for $40,000; Tires of Him DENVER, Sept. 5.—That J40..000 was paid by Mrs. William D. Current to obtain the release of her husband from the matrimonial ties which bound him to a former wife, may he one of the chief allegations to be made by the defense in case the di vorce suit filed by Mrs. Current is brought to trial. Current is awaiting trial on a charge of having swindled W. .1. Sproul, of Denver, of *6,300 on an in surance deal He charges that his arrest was indirectly caused by his wife. King Alfonso Wants To Pardon Assailant Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MADRID. SPAIN, Sept. 5.—King Alfonso, conferring with the Premier, Count Romanenes, insisted that the Government, which has under con sideration the case of the anarchist, Rafael Sanchez Allegro, should pro pose to the King to pardon him. Allegro attempted to assassinate King Alfonso April 13. COLUMBUS GETS BiG FACTORY. COLUMBUS. Sept. 6.—J. A. Jackson and K. Crandan, manufacturers of ci gars. have notified the Board of Trade that they will come to ColumbuB and establish a cigar factory here, bring ing: their makers with them fr^m Tam pa, Fla. S p^nv FAYETTE MERCHANT DEAD. SENOIA.—John H. Kelley, one of the best known merchants in Fay ette County, is dead at his home at Brooks after several years’ ill health. He leaves a wife and several chil dren. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY GRAHAM CRACKERS are baked in a way that keeps in all the nourish ment—that brings out the natural sweetness of the wheat and produces a most delicious flavor—kept sweet and fresh in the moisture-proof package. Always look for the famous In-er-seal Trade Mark. 10c TEXAS LINE People of Crowley, La., Give Pathfinder Ferguson Noisey Welcome. Columbus Now Pays Meat Inspector $150 COLUMBUS. Sept. 5.—The city of Columbus, through Its Council, only recently allowed the meat Inspector, who was drawing a salary of $90 per month, to leave the employment of the city because he asked for a salary of $125, making the plea that the finances of the city would not allow the increase. It has reversed Its own judgment by electing a new man at $150 per month. REV. F. A. LINE. The Rev. Fred A. Line will preach his first sermon as pastor of the First Universalis! Church of Atlanta Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Line suc ceeds the Rev. E. Dean Ellenwood, who resigned his pastorate several months ago. His successor comes to Atlanta from Junction City, Kans., where na made an excellent record. Decatur Boosters Plan Demonstration The members of the Decatur Board of Trade will gather at the court house In Decatur Fridav night at 8 o’clock to discuss the recently organ ized Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Decatur is planning to send a large delegation to Macon September 16 lo show the other towns of Georgia Just what a live Board of Trade can do. Greeted by the screeching of a score of rice mill whistles. E. L. Ferguson, pathfinder for the tranwontinental trail from Atlanta to San Francisco, pulled into Crowley, I>a.. Thursday night, after a triumphant tour through South Louisiana. The party started early on Friday morning for Jennings. Lake Charles will be reached Friday afternoon and the Texas line will be crossed Satur day. with Orange, Texas, as the desti nation Saturday afternoon Crowley’* reception to The Ameri can tourists, according lo dispatches, was characteristic of Louisiana spirit. A score of decorated automobiles met the party at Rayne, a few miles out, and acted as an escort. Thursday evening Mr. Ferguson, the apostle of good roads and highways, made a speech on his favorite topic at the Crowley Opera House before a large audience. Mucn enthusiasm was manifested, the dispatches say, and the citizens openly declared a: the .meeting that they were “dyed-ln- the-wool good roads boosters,” ready to do anything the pathfinder called upon them to do for thn promotion of the great highway. The tour was featured Wednesday by a side trip to Avervs Island, where the great salt mine is located. Here the members of the party descended 521 feet in the mine, the guests of the mine operators, and Edward A. Mo- Ilheney. wtio operates the famous heron preserve. A big reception was tendered also at Lafavette. Columbus Wins in Fight on Railroad COLUMBUS, Sept. 6.—The Central of Georgia and the City of Columbus have reached a peaceable solution of their difficulties in regard to the re cent injunction on the part of the city in regard to building an addi tional track across Eleventh and Twelfth streets. The Central with drew its original request to be al lowed to construct the track. CALL FOR CANDIDATES. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6.—Coach Dennie. of St. Louis University, has Issued a call for candidates for the University foot ball squad to meet nere September 15. He has promised to take the early ar rivals to a training camp in the Ozark Mountains Get Rid of Mosquitoes Beside* the u n s l g h 11 y swelling and the pain, there is REAL DAN GER In mos quito bites. Not a few, but a great many dangeroua dis eases result from mosquito bites—malaria. Hi RtSHUKl typhoid, etc. Jacobs’ Mosquito Lotion Banishes Mosquitoes It is harmless to the skin and does not injure fine fabrics; neither greasy nor sticky. Its odor is pun gent, not disagreeable, but it instant ly drives away mosquitoes, flies, gnats and other insects. Use it. 15c, 25c, 50c. All Jacobs’ Stores AN FOR Inherits $48,306 if He Spurns Cigarettes NEW YORK. $ept. 5.—Gravele Wa- ker. grandson of William H. Gravoie. who died recently, will receive $48,306 by his grandfather’s will if he never uses cigarettes. IDEAL TRIP SEPTEMBER. The Mfarm Springs Ho tel will remain open until September 15, and those who are acquainted with this famous watering place will find it ready and anxious to serve them with the best the country affords. This is just the season to en joy the baths and the beau tiful country surroundings. Hats that A re Different If you want the Last Word in elegance, style, and beauty, buy an imported Borsalmo from 116 PeachtrM Exclusive Agents for Atlanta dJ A New Clothing Store for Men of Taste TpOR months we have been scouring the market A to find a line of clothing good enough to build up the kind of a reputation we want our new Men’s Clothing Department to have. We insisted on clothing that would always be up to the minute in style, would fit well and retain its shape, would be made of reliable and fashiona ble fabrics, and would, in addition, have that dis tinctive character the best dressers demand. Adler’s Collegian Gothes meet these ideals so much better than any other line we have seen that we have decided to make our new department exclusively an Adler Colle gian Clothes Shop. weaves and shades. You 11 like these Ad ler Collegian Clothes be cause of their smart ap pearance, fine tailoring, perfect, easy fit and wonderful wearing qual ity. gg! Latest fall and win ter styles are here for men of all ages and tastes. Clothes with the “just right” cut and hang, artistically tailor ed from exclusive wool ens in the newest MW® The Collegian Label is on all our suits and overcoats. It rep resents the highest standard of style and value and stands for years of experience in the mak ing of men’s high class cloth ing. Suits and Overcoats $15 to $35 THE NEW DEPARTMENT Opens Saturday, Sept. 6th Come in and see the new “Collegtans" BLACKSTOCK, HALE & MORGAN 50-52 Marietta Street