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8 D TTEARST’S ST7NDAY AMERICAN 7 , ATLANTA, OA SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1913. ills USEE 0.S. CONTROL OFBISSIPP Every Section Joins South for Federal Protection Against River’s Spring Floods. LEVEE PLAN RECEIVES FAVOR Bill Is Now Pending in Congress to Relieve Yearly Suffering In Southern Valley. MEMPHIS. 8*pt 18.—The Mayor* of eft!e» In more than half of the State* of the Union have come out for Government aid In the protection of the Mississippi Valley States from floods. This sweeping indorsement of the Ran*dell-Humphreys bill, which provides 100,000,000 for levees and comes up at the December session of Congress. Is one of the Interesting exhibits of the work the Mississippi River Levee Association Is doing In the Interest of Government levee* for the lower Mls*1sslppl River. Out of the replies already received not one chief executive has expressed the slightest disapproval of the prop osition. The Mayors of cities In the far Western States, In New England, In the Middle West, In the great northern section and from every Southern State have come out unani mously for the project. Each letter shows an unusual familiarity with the subject. The people of Califor nia. Massachusetts and Montana seem to have b*en studying the flood proposition with as much Interest as the residents of the Staten Imme diately affected by floods. Levee Plan Favored, One of the most interesting letters Is one from the chief executive of Galllpolls, Ohio, a city which almost was earrlflced to the Ohio floods of 1918. Mayor Cadot, of that city, says in part: "While our own valley suffers greatly from floods. I believe the greater damage Is done In the Mis sissippi Valley, and I earnestly hope you will succeed In securing the re quired appropriation from the Gov ernment, and be able to begin active operations at the earliest possible moment. "In my opinion, the levee plan Is the best remedy for overflow that has yet been proposed." Mayor Joseph M. Halloran, of New Britain, Conn., writes In part ns fol lows: "It seems to me that the building and maintaining of levees Is a matter for the Federal Goverrtbient tq act npon Immediately." Mayer U'. O. Meigs, of Twin Falls, Idaho, writes: "I believe, and always have be lieved. that this should be a national task rather than an expense to he borne by the citizens living imme diately adjacent to the river, and as the Mississippi drains a huge portion of the United States. I take pleasure in stating that I heartily concur with the views of the Levee Association In this matter." The Mayor of South Milwaukee. WIs. writes in part: "I am heartily n favor of the proj ect and shall help you whenever I can." The Mayor of Ogden City, Utah, says among other things: "In my Judgment. It Is clearly the duty of the Federal Government to make ample provision to carry the work of controlling the floods to com pletion as rapidly as possible." Mayor R L. Metcalf, of Pasadena. Cal., writes as follows: “In reply to your request of the 18th Instant, will say. In my opinion, nothing will solve^the flood problem of the Mississippi Valley until Congress makes some move to that end, and I feel sure that It Is the only method to follow 7 .” The* Mayor of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., writes In part "I am heartily In favor of your work and believe that it la fair and Just that the National Government should take up the burden and give you whatever aid 1h needed." The Mayor of Indianapolis, Ind., writes: "I heartily concur In the views ex pressed In your communication re garding the spring floods of the lower Mississippi. I believe the Govern ment should lend every aid possible to protect the people of this vast ter ritory and that steps in this direction should be taken at the earlleft possi ble moment." The Mayor of Phoenix. Arlz., writes: "I am In receipt of your favor of the ISih, and will state that I am heartily In favor of the Congress of the United States appropriating a suf ficient amount to prevent the flood ing of the lower Mississippi Valley." Nation Realizes Necessity. The Mayor of Walla Walla. Wash., A. J GUlla, writes: "The control of the flood waters of the Mississippi is a problem of such magnitude that It can be properly handled only by the national author ities. and ii Is of 9uch vital import ance to all of our people that the in difference of Congress is hard to un derstand. Remote as we are from these constantly recurring floods, we feel that our people are deeply lnter- in their prevention and thai any assistance that ran be given your work should be freely given. Please advise me of what wav I can be of assistance and I will be glad to do what I can." The Mayor of Lynn. Maas., George New hall, writes: "I believe the flood conditions in the lower Mississippi River should re ceive the consideration of the Na tional Government and that they should assist the different States In giving safe and thorough protection to the lower Mississippi Valley from floods." ^ These are only a few of the nu- ^erous letters that have been recelv- They Illustrate, however, the sen- w and the wldesper&d interest in the matter of flood* Polaire Adds to +•+ +•+ +•+ Her Ugliness With Famous French Actress to Wear It Nose Ringj 1 +a*h +•+ in Atlanta BRAINSTORM' TO BE DENSE Mademoiselle Polaire, famous Preneh actress, wearing her nose ring. She will with this ornament when she plays in Atlanta this winter. appear War Veteran Regains Sight Lost in Battle Dazed by Things He Sees Since Suc cessful Operation, He Declines $100 Pension. PITTSBURG, Sept. 13.—Isaac Gates, of West Virginia, a veteran of the Civil War and blind since he was affected by a wound at Chancel- lorsville, left the Eye and Ear Hos pital after an operation the other day possessing full sight and so happy ; that he has talked ever since about j the wonderful things he sees. He is dazed by the hundreds of modern things. Just before the operation he was) offered by the Government a pension i of $100 a month. He sent word io I Washington that the Government may i keep the pension; he is happy with- j out It. “I am 77," he said, "but talk about enjoyment! I did not know what J life’s charms were until 1 got baca J my eyesight. The years that 1 was blind made a great difference to mo. Now I am enjoying myself." SAYS MOUSE WAS IN STEW. NEW YORK, ept 13—In a suit for $10,000 damages filed in the Su preme Court, reciting that he suffered great mental and physical anguish. Jerome Smith alleges he found a mouse In a plate of beef stew served him at a Childs’ restaurant, July 9. STOCK OWNER ENRICHED. SPOKANE. Sept. 13.—Nearly twen ty years ago Patrick Hurley paid $170 for 4,250 shares of stock in a Coeur d’Alene mine The stock is now worth $1 a share, and Hurley has been lo cated by officers of the company after fix months’ search. Gum Chewing Brings Health, Says Doctor The Habit Exercises the Jaw and Cleanses the Teeth, Speaker Tells Ohio Physicians. CEDAR POINT. OHIO. Sept. 13.— A discussion of diseases and abuses of sanitary conditions, described as causing most of Ohio’s sickness and suffering, marked the sessions of the sixty-eighth annual convention of the Ohio Medical Society. Gum chewing was approved by Dr. H. C. Brown, of Columbus, president of the National Dental Association. Gum chewing exercises the muscles and the tissues of the mouth, at the same time cleansing the surface of the teeth, said Dr. Brown, who added that the American people do not use their molars enough. It is a fact to he deplored that the uncivilized have better teeth than the civilized," said Dr. Brown. BEST JELLICO LUIV2P COAL $4.75 per Ton ienry Meinert Coal Co, Both Phones 1787 GIRLS WITH THE BIG WHIT WAY BURLESQUE GO PRESENTING MISS BEATRICE DARLING IN ‘Almost a Husband’ Fun, Frolic, Mirth, Melody OPENING NEW COLUMBIA BURLESQUE THEATER 16 CENTRAL AVE. Foot' of Wall Street Opposite Union Depot O N DAY SEPT. 15th THREE SHOWS DAILY M.tinee 3 P. M. Nights 7:30-9 ?. M. Fricss 15c, 25c. Boxes 50c SMOKE IF YOU LIKE WHITES ONLY CASKET AND RING ARE STOLEN FROM A GRAVE ALBANY. N. Y , Sept. 18.—An inves tigation of the grave of Mrs. Pauline Blum revealed her body reposing in the rough box. The casket had been stolen. Her wedding ring finger had been sev ered and the ring was missing. JUDGE BI*DS MAN OVER ON IDLENESS CHARGE WILMINGTON, DEL., Sent. 13.— For the first time In this State a mtyi was held in bail on a charge of idleness in the Municipal Court here. When Alphonsus M. Acton was ar- I ralgned on a specific charge of breach j of the peace, preferred by his wife, j Judge Churchman remarked that, ac cording to the defendant’s wife, he would not work. The judgt ‘hen said i that having understood that Idleness I is a crime, according to Blackstone, | he would also place that charge jagainst the accused. | Acton was held under a $300 peace I bond and ordered to give $300 addt- j tional for a hearing on the idleness charge. American Will Present New Plea to Italy When He Faces Trial as Slayer of Wife. Special Cable to The American. \ ROME, Sept. 13.—From the beau tiful Italian lakes to the sunburned hills of Sicily the chief topic of con versation is the trial of the Ameri cano, and a feeling of pity has been , aroused at the thought of the added I bitterness of the man fighting for his life before a court in which he can not understand the language spoken. Porter Charlton Jiimself, however, has so far seemed undisturbed by this consideration and has already made arrangements to take lessons in Italian—a desperate effort which, of course, will have no appreciable result In the few weeks at his dis posal. Lawyers are all agog over his counsel’s intention to Introduce Into Italy the hitherto unknown defense of "brainstorm," which is expected to have a great vogue with certain classes of criminal lawyers. They have decided that in Italy it will have more effect if designated as "morbid fury" and "irresistible force.” i Prisoner Is Tranquil. , Of this “irresistible force” there Is at present very little Indication In the prisoner His conduct and words are tranquil and deferential almost to humbleness, YVhile he neither ex presses remorse nor seeks to Justi fy himself. Indeed, his attitude seems to be that of a person taking a rest cure. Charlton has already exercised his small amount of Italian upon his Jailers, and is much puzzled at the difference between the Como dialect and that of the Genoese stewards on board the Re d’ltalia. The slovenliness which was a marked characteristic of Charlton during his sojourn with his wife at Moltrasio has entirely disappeared. Indeed, although alone in his cell and unvisited by anyone, his dress is kept In an immaculate state. On one point he is classed with the "crazy” Eng lish, as he insists upon having an ex tra supply of water for his ablutions, over which his jailer grumbles, say ing, "What is the use of washing and then doing It all over again next day?" But a few lire soon soothes his ruffled feelings. Wilson’s Influence Talked. Absurd rumors are tlying about as to what Is being done for Charlton In the United States; as, for instance, that ex-President Taft is using hl3 influence with the Italian Govern ment, and that, if things go badly for the prisoner, President Wilson will ask to have hlrr> pardoned—all of , which is absolute nonsense, since j once he is in the hands of Italian Justice and tried by a jury, even the King himself can do nothing for Charlton. In fact, any extraneous Interfer ence would probably prejudice his case. Of this the American Govern ment Is well aware, as it has not even communicated with the Embassy at Rome or the Consulate at Milan.. Fascinating Artist Has No Hope That Ornament Will Be Generally Accepted Fad. Mademoiselle Polaire, being by com- | mon consent the ugliest theatrical star alive and the most fascinating , withal, has an absolute right to wear what she pleases It Is only when a woman has an open pride in her lack of pulchritude that she has achieved a sort of free-will condition as re gards clothes and ornaments. And because she Is an independent in matters of raiment the fascinat ing Polaire 1h going to show Atlanta something that will open the eyes of every man and woman within its limits—she la coming to Atlanta, you know, with Gertrude Hoffman and Lady Constance Ttewart-Richardson, the dancers. Her particular innovation Is a nose ring—a daring, unprecedented nose ring, suggestive of nothing so much as a FIJI Islander. But then the tur key trot Is hardly suggestive of the art of terpslchore, so It is not an un believable thing that Mademoiselle Polalre’s nose ring will become—but no, American girls mean no harm by any of their fads, and even their crlt- tlc* vow that they have common sense enough and to spare. There will be no nose ring fad, however much the fascinating Po- lalre flaunts her badge of eccentric ity before their faces. Polaire, it Is announced, never dreams that her own freak fashion will become the vogue. Perhaps that is why she adopted it. At least, she will have something to herseFf. But Atlanta will have an opportu nity of Judging, and perhaps if it likes can place an order for early winter delivery. 4 Cripplde Boy Treated With Serum Now Running About Streets of Washington. WASHINGTON. Sept. 13.—Two of the worst cases treated by Dr. Fred erick Friedmann, the noted German physician, on his visit here have been absolutely cured, the sufferers them selves declare, and a number of oth ers have shown such Improvement, they assert, as to warrant the pa tients’ hope of ultimate recovery. The two patients who It Is claimed have been cured are Philip Chase, aged 6, of No. 2114 Fourteenth street south east, and Edith Strauser, aged 7, of No. 3221 Reservoir street northwest. Each of these children was treated once by Dr. Friedmann. The Chase boy was taken to the George Wash ington Hospital barely able to limp on his crutches. Yesterday he was running around like any normal boy. His /ather claims that tlje lad is cured, and gives all the credit to Dr. Friedmann. "Cured,” Child’s Mother Insists. The mother of little Edith Strauser yesterday was one of the happiest women In Washington. "Oh. to thin* that my little one has been cured 1" she cried. “And that after ten doc tors had given her up. When I took her to the hospital for Dr. Fried mann to operate on her, I did not be lieve that she had a chance for re covery. The doctors had told me that there was no hope. He gave my daughter only one treatment, and within five Wfeeks she showed great Improvement. Before I took her to him she had not been able to move In bed for eight months. During those whole eight months she was In agonv. Not a muscle could she Blir, she was so weak. To-day she Is able to play with the other children In the neigh borhood, although I believe she would still be better if she could get Just one more treatment from Dr. Friedman." Mrs. Strauser said that since her daughter had been treated she had not suffered any pain, where former ly she was In agony. A cough, which annoyed the little gi~l before she went to the German physician, has not to tally disappeared, according to the mother. “A Blessinq From God.” "Oh, I believe that Dr. Friedmann could have saved many a life,” she continued, "if It had not been for the people and the docto-s in this country, and even this city. They did not give him a chance. Peoole advised me against takine my daughter to him, and even afterward they said he was a ‘faker,’ but he has saved my little girl. I believe In him, and if he were to come back to-morrow I would let him use my whole house as a hospital if no other place would he thrown open to him. He is a blessing from God.” Cougar Holds Right Of Way Over Train Beast Measuring Ten Feet In Length Takes HI* Time About Clearing the Track. POTLATCH, WASH.. Sept. 18.—A large cougar, mistaken for a calf, was nearly run down by the logging train on its way up Into the woods near Lake Cushman after a load of logs. The cougar, whose length is estimated at ten feet, paid little at tention to the engine and loped along for about 500 feet before getting out of the way. The animal was on the property which adjoins the water power site which has been offered to the city of Seattle. Only a few hundred yards away Is the camp of Government cruisers Dennle Ahl and G. Hutton, who took up the chase. Other old- time hunters took up the search, but have not as yet located the lion. The road to Lake Cushman, which is much traveled, lies but a few 7 hun dred feet away, and the locality Is dally frequented by campers and fish ermen. Snake Collector Has Rattler Pets ‘Lonesome Jack* Allman Has Cap tured 18,000 Reptiles—Declares Ther Are Affectionate. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18.—Ever since "Lonesome Jack" Allman was 7 years old he has been “foolin’ ’round” snakes. He captured his 18,- 000th snake the other day. "The rattlesnake Is the most In telligent of all reptiles and the most affectionate," Jack declared. "After they have been fanged they are the most desirable of snake pets. They can be made to come to you Just like a pet dog or cat." Jack and his • brother Shirley made a Journey through the mountains the past week In quest of snakes and brought back several large rattlers. FATAL’ OWE FDR HIS ARREST Weird Fascination of Woman In Case Is Brought to Notice by Friends. DENVER, Sept 18.—Tbs ytmng and handsome wife and the friend* of Francis W. Keeler, a Denver brokei\ have brought up another defense for his arrest with Mrs. Jacquanna Rua- sum. They point to the past record of the woman whose weird fascination has. according to the writings of Pro fessor Oscar L. Trigg of Chicago University, caused several other men to give all for her smiles. Keeler and Mrs. Russum were ar- , rested here In a hotel room and he 1* now a defendant In an alienation suit for $75,000 damages brought bf the woman’* husband, Thomas Russum, of Chicago. Keeler’s firmest friend* assert that Mrs. Russum had an irre sistible Influence over him. “1 did not know the woman wm married," Keeler told close friends. “She had a fatal fascination for me that seemed lrrerlstibla When I found she was married I suspected a blackmail scheme, thinking she and others had conspired against me, be lieving I was wealthy." BELLS ON FRUIT TREES. LANCASTER. PA^ Sept 18.—Hi ram Wagner does not propose to have his choice peache* carried off by thieves, so he has placed bells on the trees, wnich will ring with the slight est movement of the limbs GIRLS! HIV! BEAUTIFUL. LI FLUFFY HAIR-25 CENT DANDFRINE No More Dandruff or Falling Hair—A Real Surprise Awaits You. To be possessed of a head of heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lus trous, fluffy, wavy and free from dandruff, Is merely a matter of using a little Danderlne. It is easy and inexpensive to have nice, soft hair and lots of It. Just get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton’s Danderine now—all drug stores recommend it—apply a little as directed and within ten minutes there will be an appear ance of abundance; freshness, flufflness and an incomparable gloss and luster and try as you will you can not find a trace of dandruff or falling hair, but your real surprise will be after about two weeks’ use, when you will see new hair—fine and downy at first —yes—but really new hair— sprouting out all over your scalp —Danderlne Is, we believe, the only sure hair grower; destroyer of dandruff and cure for Itchy scalp and It never fails to stop falling hair at once. If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really Is, moist en a cloth with a little Danderlne and carefully draw it through your hair—taking one small strand at a time. Your hair will be soft, glossy and beautiful In Just a few moments—a delightful surprise awaits everyone who tries this. Orange Blossoms in October will be in demand And so will be Wedding Cards that are artistically executed. It takes, be sides the expert Engraver, the close v student of Dame Fashion. We are both, and this is why our engraving is elegance itself. It is our business to know the size of cards, styles of en graving, phraseology, arrangement, , indeed everything which pertains to this line of work. We tender our customers the benefit of our judg ment in matters of this kind, and each order receives careful personal attention. We will be glad to answer any questions by correspondence, submit samples of appropriate forms, or give advice in any matter that may be of service to our patrons. Wedding invitations shipped prompt ly. Samples free. J. P. Stevens Engraving Co. SOCIETY ENGRAVERS Atlanta, Ga.