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LUTON'S
HOPE FDR FOIL
PARDONSLENDER
Attorneys for Convicted Physician
Are Now Asking for Com
mutation of Sentence.
SLATON SUMS EVIDENCE
Governor Is Centering Considera
tion on Manner in Which
Arsenic Was Taken.
Illicit relations existed be
tween the wife of Fred Flanders
and Dr. W. J. McNaughton;
Dr. McNaughton administered
the medicine to Flanders;
Approximately ten grains of
arsenic were found by physicians
in Flanders' body, if computed on
the basis of the three-quarters of
a grain of the poison found in the
dead man’s stomach.
Governor John M. Slaton, who will
decide the fate of Dr. W. J. Mc-
Naughton, sentenced to be hanged
on October 3 for the poisoning of
Fred Flanders, in the above manner
summed up the case against the
Emanuel County physician Satur
day when the final pleas on the rec
ommendation for a full pardon made
by the Prison Commission were com
pleted by attorneys for McNaughton
and the State. Governor Slaton said
that he would render his decision
this week.
Undoubtedly the McNaughton case
lias proved the most difficult expe
rienced by the Governor during his
short life as the Chief Executive of
the State.
Following a nineteen-hour hearing
of the ease, the Governor expressed
ills desire to review the case again,
and the attorneys for both the con
demned physician and the State are
equally confident that the Gover
nor's action will be in their favor.
All the indications are against a full
pardon for the prisoner.
McNaughton faces three things: A
full pardon, a life sentence or the
Governor’s refusal to set aside the
ruling of the courts which have ad
judged him guilty of a plot to poison
Flanders with arsenic and have
spoken death as the penalty he shall
pay.
Ask For Commutation.
A ffeeuliar feature of the plea for
executive clemency as filed by Mc-
Naughton's lawyers was the simple
request for a commutation of sen
tence, the question of a full pardon
not being mentioned. A majority of
the Prison Commission in its recom
mendation, however, went beyond the
plea and recommended the granting
of a full pardon.
From the questions asked by Gov
ernor Slaton of the lawyers and wit
nesses summoned before him. he is
■ entering his consideration directly
upon the manner in which the arsenic
was taken by Fred Flanders. The
Governor's pointed question of Attor
ney Bennett as to why McNaughton
did not discover traces of the arsenic
poisoning in his patient, as the
amount found indicated clearly that
it had been in his system for several
days, was regarded by the State's
attorneys as an indication that the
Governor would not use the execu
tive clemency reposed 4n him and
respite McNaughton's sentence.
“What was arsenic doing in Fred I
Flanders’ system? Where did it come
from?" the Governor asked of Attor- ,
ney John W. Bennett, of Waycross,
one of McNaughton's attorneys, dur
ing the closing arguments Saturday.
It was the contention of the de
fense that proof of the existence of
arsenic in Flanders’ body rested with
the prosecution. In answer to this,
Governor Slaton summed up his view
of the case:
“Twd witnesses have sworn to
illicit relations having existed be
tween McNaughton and Flanders'
wife—utterly unpardonable," he said.
1 hey supply the motive. You have
got the fact that Dr. McNaughton
administered the medicines to the
dying man, and you have got Dr.
Eberhardt’s testimony that there was
even-eighths of a grain of arsenic in
fourteen pounds of Flanders' inter
nals, which, approximated, would
’ qual ten grains of the poison in the
man's entire body. Then, too. there
is the fact that Dr. McNaughton own
ed the only drug store in Covena."
Calls Attention to Drugs.
Attorney Bennett objected to the
testimony of one witness, who de
lated that he had seen Dr. Mc-
Naughton and Mrs. Flanders go into
the front room of the house together,
laracterizing it as too unreasonable
for common sense to believe. Mr.
Bennett also called to mind the tes
timony of citizens of Thomasville to
the effect that Flanders had taken
great quantities of drugs while there !
*n a tour of inspection of lumber I
properties, and had made the remark
hat This is going to kill me some
■lay."
Dr W. J. Bell, of Atlanta, also
stated that he questioned the ten
■rains of arsenic calculated to have
been found in Flanders' body by Dr
Eberhardt.
“We have shown that it was pos
sible that Flanders took some arsenic
n medicine at Thomasville, or in pills
at home," said Attorney Bennett.
Why, scientists say there’s arsenic
even in vegetables—in beans.”
And you know,' replied Governor
Slaton smilingly, “they say there's
gold in the ocean. Mr. Bennett. But
is not reasonable to consider a
conjecture like that in a case like
this."
The hearing closed at noon and
Governor Slaton immediately took up
the consideration of the case. Be
fore going to his chambers, however,
-■e announced that he had come to no
decision during the hearing.
TO MAKE ROPE FROM PINE.
ANNISTQN. Sept. 2u.—Positive an
t ouneement was made by President
F. L. Turner, of the Anniston Cham
ber of Commerce, and M. L. Maury,
manager of the Lynchburg Foundry
■ ompany. of the location in this city
f a plant for the manufacture of rope
•or cores in the pipe business out of
MISS CLAIRE GARNER,
• I soprano, who will sing
at souvenir night at Pied
mont Hotel Monday.
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Soprano- to Star
At Piedmont Feast
Miss Claire Garner Engaged to Sing
at Second of Souvenir
Nights.
The second souvenir night at the
Piedpiont Hotel will take place Mon
day night, and for this occasion thel
I management announces an unusual
• attraction In the presence of Miss
I Claire Garner, a soprano of unusual
voice and charm of manner. Coming
direct from the Majestic Theater,
Chicago, Miss Garner is certain to
please the diners here with her comic
and popular songs rendered with a
grace and Qase of manner all her own.
; She was formerly engaged at Ham
i merstein’s. N- v York.
The ladles- orchestra, composed of
five players nf ability, has already
won a warm place among the Pied
mont’s patrons. This orchestra made
its initial bow at the successful souve
nir night, Monday. September 15.
The to be presented each
ladv dining at the Piedmont to-mor
rutjf night are of unusual <h si;-.n, and
they will be found useful as well as
attract Ivo. The case <>n the Peachtree
street side of the hotel has been en
tirely renovated and redecorated, anti
this dining room will be used for
Souvenir Night this Monday night.
Doctor Gives M. D.’s
Credit for Slit Skirt
Campaign of Medical Men Against
Unhygienic Dressing Results
in Present Styles.
CHICAGO, Sept. 20.—The editor of
The Chicago Medical Recorder, tak
ing note of slit skirts, diaphanous
gowns and other new fashions, con
fesses in the current number that “one
does see astonishing sights, much that
is startling, more that is ridiculous.'
On the same page, however, is the
reflection that “observant travelers
say that modesty among many of the
savage tribes goes hand and hand
with nakedness.” And. anyway, he
finally rejoices. “Physicians have
made every effort to convince wom
en that their clothing was unhygienic
—and if these much-needed changes !
can be brought about in the name of'
fashion, why cavil?”
7 Feet Tall, Weighs
300, But She’s Lost
Kansas City Giantess Goes Shopping
Tuesday and Is Not Seen or
Heard From Again.
KANSAS (TTY. MO.. Sept. 20.
Friends of Mrs. Lizzie Medford,
known as the tallest woman in Kan
sas City, to-day enlisted the aid of
the police in a search for her.
She left her home four days ago to
go shopping and has not been heard
from since. Mrs. Medford is seven
feet tall and weighs 300 pounds.
Footpads Hold Up
Man on Viaduct
R. A. Varendoe Loses Watch and
Money to Negro Highwaymen
on Washington Street.
Rufus A. Varendoe, employed at No.
39 East Mitehell street, reported to
the police late last night that while
crossing the Washington street via
duct about 10 o’clock he was held up
by two negroes and robbed of a‘gold
watch, chain and a large sum of
money.
Night School at Georgia Tech
Opened September 17. E nro’lment and
Registration September 15 to 25. inclusive
Courses in Agriculture, Mechanical Drawing, Electrical En
gineering, VZoodwork, Carpentry and Joinery. Foundry Prac
tice, Machine Shop, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics,
Chemistry, English.
- This Night School is a Regular Department of Ga. Tech.
Contingent Fee $5 Per Ferm. TUITION FREE
For further information write .1. X G. X'e i,’t.
BUHLESOUE IS
BIGSUCCESSIN
DPENIfIG HILL
New Columbia Theater Plays to
Standing Room—Show De
clared Fully Satisfactory.
Crowded to the doors, with th?
’ Standing Room Only” sign uut some
t time before thp curtain went up, was
i the reception given the White Wav
■ Burk sque Company at the opening
of the new Columbia Burlesque The
ater at the matinee Saturday after
noon. and if the appreciation shown
by the large crowd was any indica
tion. the Columbia will prove one of
the most popular places of amuse
ment in Atlanta.
“Almost a Husband.” the little
playlet offered, had just enough of
’ >ot and importunity for comedy *o
1 make it interesting. Miss Beatrice
Darling, the leading woman, was a
■ favorite from the beginning, and the
chorus—well, there are some girls in
it, girls who can sing and dance. The
costumes were new and bright and
I th»- songs tuneful.
Taken from every viewpoint. «he
opening was a decided success ini
the future of the house was assured.
Another feature Is the fact that there
was nothin" objectionable and there
was nothing to offend.
The orchestra was above the stand
ard, and this feature of the enter
tainment was thoroughly enjoyed by
everyone.
There was not a dull or idle moment
from the raising of the curtain n
the first act to the close, as» splendid
vaudeville features were provided for
between to acts.
Another feature thoroughly en
joyed by those who are accustomed
to going out to smoke. Smoking wil
permitted by the management, and
the ventilation is s« good that the •<?
was no inconvenience to those who
did ftot smoke.
Taken in its entirety, the opening
show was a decided success.
Druggist Charged
With White Slavery
Woman’s Appeal to Augusta Officers
Brings Investigation Which
Ends In Arrest.
AUGUSTA. Sept. 20.—Benjamin F.
Chapman. a druggist here, has been
arrested and committed to jail in
default of r bond of $1,500 on Hie
charge of vk’atlng the white slave
act.
chapman, according to Sidnev
Smith, special agent of the United
Slate.- Department of Justice, placed
Della Nixon, a young woman from
Greenville, C., in a house on Jones
street last November. Last August
she went back home. Chapman is
said to have sent her money with
which to return to the city and wrote
and wired her to return. After a quar
rel with Chapman, the woman sought
aid from the officers, and Chapman's
arrested followed.
Nelson's Greatniece
A Michigan Senior
Death of Husband Prevents Her
From Taking Title of Brit
ish Naval Hero.
BATTLE CREEK. MICH., Sept. 20.
Mrs. Katherine Nelson. of Battle
Creek widow of John Frye Nelson,
greatnephew of Lord Admiral Nel
son. will re-enter the University of
Michigan as a member of the senior
class this month. She would have
been Lady Nelson had not her hus
band died In London last winter. His
will bequeathed her a considerable
portion of his English estate, but she
decided to return to Michigan and
resume her old life where it was in
terrupted by her romance.
127 Gadsden Building
Lots Bring $37,500
Realty Company Plans to Throw
Beautiful Residence Section
Open to Purchasers.
GADSDEN, Sept. 20.—One hundred
and twenty-seven building lots, lo
cated between Forest avenue and
Walnut street and Tenth and Twelfth
streets, were sold yesterday by the:
Coosa Land Company to the Russell- ,
Willis Realty Company for $37,500.
The lots, which have been held
largely for speculation, will be put on
the market at once. Some of the lots
have been bought and homes hate
been built upon them. A large num
ber of houses will be erected there
this winter.
JUDGE ROAN TO PASS
ON BATEMAN CHARGES,
Decision of Judge Roan on the mo
tion to dismiss th* indictments pend
ing in the Superior Court against
Judge J. N. Bateman, who is charged
with being connected with a fake
gang of poolroom swindlers, will be
rendered this week.
The case was argued Saturday fol
lowing a motion to have it dismissed
by Attorney George Westmoreland,
representing Judge Bateman. The in- ,
dictments against Judge Bateman |
were brought at the Instance of Frank
Roth leu ter. of Kilgore. Nebr.
HEARST'S SUNDAY
BEATRICE DARLING.
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AMERICAN, ATI.
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TT visited Lynchburg, ’The Hill City’ of the southland, and came away
W im P rcssed n ’ hat we saw its wonderful trade and development, population
considered. Our investigations pertained largely to its shoe business, which bids
fair to outstrip many much larger shoe centres.
“Our investigation showed that Lynchburg’s principal industry is shoes.
“The growth of the shoe industry during the last ten years in this bustling Virginia
city has been so phenomenal as to mark an era of development unparalleled in our trade.
Its wholesale shoe business began in 1878 with one concern and a restricted local terri
tory; in 1888 it amounted to $500,000. Ten years later it amounted to over
$2,500,000. During eight years its shoe manufacturing grew from nothing to over
$6,000,000 annually, and in 23 years the total shoe business has grown from $500,00 )
in 1888 to $11,000,000 in 1911; over 1700%. The above describes the growth of Lynch
burg’s shoe business. Can it be equalled by any city of its sise anywhere in the world
11 When You Buy LYNCHBURG Shoes
ilYou Are Patronizing Southern Industry
||From Which Every Southerner Must Eventually Benefit
ANTA. GA . SUNDAY. SEi’TEMBE!
Club Gives Dinner
To Miss Ada Moore
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English Girl Leaves September 28
to Return to Her Home
Across Seas.
The Clover Club. an' auxiliary to
j the Y. W. (’. A., gave a “farewell”
dinner Saturday night in honor of
Miss Ada Moore, who will sail for her
; old home in England September 28.
| Miss Moore arrived in Atlanta about
| two years ago to visit her brother. J.
■ B. Moore, of the American Audit Com
' pany. Since that time she has made
her home with Mr. and Mrs. Moore at
No. 412 Euclid avenue. The enter
tainment was held in the club rooms
adjoining the Y. W. C A. apartment,
, No. lt» Ellis street.
Among those present Saturday night
were Misses <'lyde Adams. Ora Mann.
Antoinette Blackburn, Dora Cagle,
Annie Jacks. Fannie G. Mason. Kate
Pattie Sutherlin, Estelle
i Salter. < ‘ora L. Jessop, Gertrude Gates,
XtSfry Pierce, Lizzie Thomas, Bingo
| and Moore.
SMITH TO BE TRIED FOR
KILLING OF POLICEMAN
GADSDEN. Sept. 20.—The trial of
' J. Smith, charged with the death of
Petrolman Patterson, has been set for
; September 2». The defense nude sev
eral unsuccessful efforts to secure a
| change of venue. The court held the
I defendant could get a fair trial in
i Etowah County.
21. 1913
Boarder Accused of
Slashing Landlady
Ray Rutledge, 18, Arrested on Charge
of Wielding Knife on Mrs.
A. J. Clark.
Ra\ Rutledge, 18 years Gid, was ar
rested Saturday night charged with
cutting Mrs. Annie J. Clark, at whose
home. No. 15 Berean avenue. he
boarded. Her recovery is doubtful.
When her father-in-law interfered.
Rutledge struck him in the nead with
a heavy water glass. Then he packed
a suitcase and went to the Terminal
Station.
Bailiff Dutton, of Justice Girar
deau's court, arrested him upon de
scription furnished by the police.
The boy under arrest contends that
he is not the right person, and that
the cutting was done by his brother
George Mrs. (’lark was taken to
Grady Hospital in a serious condition.
ATLANTA DELEGATION TO
GO TO KNOXVILLE FAIR
’Atlanta Day” at the Appalachian
Exposition at Knoxville will be large
ly attended by Atlantans, according to
the plans of E. Walter Tripp, editor
of the Atlantian. The date? is Oc
tober 7.
The Louisville and Nashville Rail
road probably will run a special train
to Knoxville to carry the Atlantans,
including the drum and bugle corps
of the Order of Eagles, which is plan
ning to go.
NOT WHAT WE SAY
BUT WHAT OTHERS SAY!
The National Shoe Wholesalers'
Association Monthly
Bulletin Says:
Gilchrist &nd Cupid
Not on Good Terms
Florida Ex-Governor Admits He is
Getting Mighty Tired Running
From the Ladies.
WAY(’ROSS. Sept. 20.—Former
Governor Albert W Gilchrist, of
Florida, to-day denied that Cupid had
“hooked’’ him It was reported here
that an announcement of his engage
m i nt was to appear shortly. The
ex-Governor laughed at the report,
and seemed greatly pleased.
However, he intimated he had late
ly received a few more proposals, in
cluding a few from Western States,
due to the published accounts of his
single condition when he attended the
recent conference of Governors and
ex-Goveniors at Denver.
ATLANTA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Twenty-two yearn of remarkably successful work Greater demand for our
graduates than we can mipply. Best attendance south of Philadelnh’v
Begins October 6th Address
GEORGE F. PAYNE, PH. G., President. 253 Courtland at., Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA INSTITUTE OF MUSIC AND ORATORY
A MODERN CONSERVATORY
20 East Baker St. Phone Ivy 6986
Complete courses in Piano, Voice, Violin, Organ, Harmony, Counterpoint and
Oratory, by teachers of International reputation.
Incorporated and empowered by the State to confer Degrees.
A.K FOR C -.TA LOGUE
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Jury Clears Negro
Os Attack Charge
Will Fair Gace at Spartanburg Re
suits in Acquittal of Black
Whom Mob Sought.
SPARTANBURG. S. C„ Sept. 20.
The jury in the Will Fair case to-day
returned a verdict of not guilty after
beinir out since 3 p. m. Friday. Ti
nesro was ehargefl with attacking
a white woman at White Stone. Ar.
gust 18.
After he had been placed in jail
here, the prison was stormed bv a
mob, using dynamite, but was repuls
ed by Sheriff White, who spirited lie
negro to Columbia.
The verdict seems to have met gen
eral approval.