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Horrors in Headgear i There’s a real millinery tragedy which will be , revealed to readers of Next Sunday’s American The Atlanta Georgian Read for Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use for Results VOL. XII. NO. 111. ATLANTA. GA., FRIDA'", DECEMBER 12, 1913. Copyright, 190«. By The Georgian Co. o fEVTU PAT NO * v-'L.oa * £>• more. HARRIS DEFENDS CRAWFORD POISON ANALYSIS 3o 3b C& 3o 3g Congress Malles Huerta Czar FRANK TRIED BY MOB, SAY LAWYERS CITE SCENE NURSES WARN AGAINST COLORED XMAS CANDY Bomb in Mail Kills Girl; Man Is Dying NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—A bomb de livered to-day In the office of the O. K. Bottling- Company exploded and killed an 18-year-old girl, Ida Anuse- witz. Thomas McCabe, the office manager, was fatally hurt. The bomb was delivered by an ex pressman and when the girl opened it her head was blown almost to pieces. Nearly every window in the building was shattered. ludge Roan Sharply Criticised for Failure to Clear Court as Demonstrations Broke. Counsel for Deo M. Frank, in the >rlef and argument which they hare ust completed for submlssion'to tn« Supreme Court of Georgia in the ap ical for a new trial, greatly amplify he charges of a "mob trial," which hev assert heir client received, and issert heir accusations that Judge S. Roan's conduct of the case was narked by indecision and lack of jroper firmness. The hearing before the Supreme 'ourt is set for next Monday. The Crank case is the eighteenth on the :alendar and probably will be reached luring tile day. The argument prepared by Frank’s awyers contends that Judge Roan .xhibited weakness in failing to clear he courtroom during the demonstra tors that were made against the irlsoner and in behalf of Solicitor Horsey, who was conducting the pros- icution. ... . , Should Have Been Mistrial. Further, it is argued that the oniy ust course left open to Judge Roan vhen the crowd wildly cheered dur- ng the polling of the Jury was to lend the Jury back to its room or hen and there declare a mistrial. I’he stand of the defense is that the erdict is not complete until every nember of the jury has been polled, ind that if any man had possessed a ntnd to dissent from the verdict he vould have been frightened out of its intention by the riotous demon- itration against Frank that was in >rogress outside. Charges of Mob Spirit. “Can the court doubt that this was t mob trial rather than a jury' trial?" t is asked in the argument. "Can ha court doubt that the heated pas- lions of these lawless people who in- raded the courtroom and who packed he streets and who let their feelings ■ome to the surface so plainly, influ- nced and drove this jury into this rerdict? “The rule is well settled that it is he duty of the court to protect the ury from the influence of demon- itrations by the public. If the judge ,a* failed to exercise this duty to the ,roper extent, and the appellate court •an See that injury probably has been ione. then the judgment will be re- reraed _ . , "The truth is that the conduct of he audience, continued and repeated ls it was without any firm action or •ebuke by the court,, made the trial practically one by the public. “It is better to have a man tried ilraight out by the mob than to have ,im tried in court and have the Jury nfluenced and Intimidated by the nob. If the mob is to try the pns- >ner, the court should wash its hands >f the matter altogether. “In this case Judge Roan should lave cleared the courtroom. He ihould have summoned sufficient force o keep the crowds from collecting In he street. He should have punished o the extent of the law. by imprison- nent, every person applauding and damping his feet and crying out in he courtroom; and. flnally. neasures falling, he should have rrarted a mistrial, and have held the rial at a time and place when It vould be free from such unseemly nfiuences. '“The turn which this case took un- ler the evidence of the negro Jim ’onley, who testified to act* of p«r- Contlnued on Pa«e 3 * Column 6. National Forests to Lower Cost of Meat WASHINGTON, Dee. 12.—Hope for relief in the dwindling meat supply and Its rise in price is held out by Chief Forester Graves in nls annual report to day. He cites that the National forests this year supplied grazing facilities for more than 20,000.000 head of live stock, an advance of 4 per cent over the amount furnished last year The increase In grazing acreage is ex pected to stimulate stock-raising. Jack Geraghty’s Wife Elects Him Alderman WOBURN. MASS.. Dec. 12—“Hand- Borne Jack” Geraghty. husband of Julia French and related by his marriage to many wealthy families of New York city, has been elected to the Board of Aldermen here. He is an automobile dealer and the principal plank of his platform was bet ter roads. Mrs. Geraghty campaigned for him and was largely responsible for his victory. Atlanta Woman Gets White HouseKerchief Mrs. Helen Plane, honorary presj- j dent of the Atlanta Chapter of the ; Daughters of the Confederacy, Is be ing congratulated on the honor paid her when a dozen members of the organization presented her with the handkerchief which Mrs. Woodrow Wilson placed in the U. D. C. bazaar. The handkerchief was hand em broidered by the wife of the Presi dent. The price paid for 1t was $20.25. Meeting Planned to Benefit Market Men Great benefits are expected am result of the. meeting between several hundred commission merchants and truck growers to take place at Sa vannah the latter part of Januaxj. The meeting has been arranged by President Charles J. Haden, of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Deputies Who Oppose Action in Deference to U. S. Are Shouted Down. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MEXICO CITY, Dec. 12.—General Huerta’s authority as dictator of Mex ico has been strengthened by extraor dinary powers conferred upon him by the Chamber of Deputies, which ad journed early to-day after a stormy session. Huerta’s power was made absolute during the recess which the Cham ber will take from next Monday until April 1. The legislative and execu tive branches of Wie Government will be under the absolute domination of Huerta, and he will have authority to change the 1914 budget at will. Several of the Deputies protested against the action of the Chamber be cause of the affront it gives to the United States Government but they were shouted down. A committee was appointed to call upon General Huerta at the National Palace to-day and inform him of the action taken by the Chamber. General Huerta is allowed to sell Government property at his own dis cretion, as the result of the sweeping privileges conferred upon him. The Chamber also approved the electoral law r calling for another Pres idential election next July, and grant ed a concession to a British group of capitalists to build a railroad from Ameca to Porta Pena on the west coast Unfit for War, He Has 52d Wedding Fete DELA WANNA, X V. Dec. 12.—Jno. W. Richardson, reject" i because of a weak heart during th*- Civil War, celebrated to-day ’he fifty-second an niversary of his wedding. Sends Bill C. O.D.by Parcel Post; Fined MILWAUKEE, Dec. 12.— For send T ing a receipted bill for $4.50 in a “dummy” package C. O. D. by parcel post, E. C. DAiruton. a shoe dealer, was fined $25. SEE NOTED STARS; HELP XMAS FUND Everything is in readiness for the biggest show in Atlanta’s theatrical history—the All-Star Matinee for the benefit of the Empty Stocking Fund at the Atlanta Theater, Ibis afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. Wilton Lackaye and Hose Coghlan. of "Fine Feathers; Yvette, of the Forsyth ; the Australian Boy Scouts. Auriema. House and Francis, crack Athletic Club experts, the famous Ellery Band—they will all appear in a bill that money couldn't buy. And there will be a great doll auction, with Forrest Adair as auctioneer, and John Temple Graves, eloquent Georgian, helping things along. It is an array of talent representing thousands of dollars to any booking office, all inspired by the. desire to help the poor youngsters of Atlanta have on'e merry Christmas. Get your tickets at the Atlanta Theater right now. Orches tra, $1; entire balcony, 50 cents; gallery, 25 cents. General Wood to Tour World After He Retires in April j WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—When Major General Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the United States Army, retires from active service on April 22 next he will make a tour of the world, It was learn to-day. General Wood will ma’vtt a study of the armies of the g r eat powers. Secretary of War Garrison served notice to-day that friends of army officers had better not attempt to use political Influence when a successof to General Wood is picked, saying: “I consider It just as much of an impertinence for anyone to try to in fluence me in my selection of a per sonal military aide, which is the function of the chief of staff, as it would be to try to influence my selec tion of a wife.” Miss Nellie Middleton, Grady Hospital nurse, telling Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Griffin, dangers of eat ing Candy pois oned with color ing material. . rmrmN 1 Chicago Preparing To House Idle Men; CHICAGO, Dec. 12.—The city to day leased a five-story West Side building to house some of the thou sands of unemployed men who could not be cared for at the municipal shelter house Mayor Harrison sanctioned re quests for appropriations of $10,000 for the city to give employment to idle men. Wilson Much Better But Still Kept In WASHINGTON, Dec. 12— Presi dent Wilson was much better to-day. and White House officials ore confi dent the mild attack of gTip and fever, from which he is suffering, will not entail a prolonged suspension of work. Lauds Prison Here as He Sentences Robber SAVANNAH, Dec. 12.—In sentenc ing George A. Clarke, who confessed to rlbibng the Kingston postofflee, of $75 with which to buy morphine to thirteen months in the Atlanta peni tentiary. Judge William B. Sheppard paid a unique tribute to the man agement. “I shall send you to the Atlanta prison to cure you of this morphine habit.” said the judge. “There they give prisoners in a case like this med ical treatment and proper rare. I hare seen other men in your condi tion go to this place and come out cured.” Can Find ‘Mona Lisa' For Big Pay—Burns PARIS. Dec. 12.—The Mona Lisa. Leonardo DaVinci’s famous painting, which was stolen from the Louvre, can be recovered if enough money is pro vided for a world-wide search. Such Is the statement of William J. Burns, the American detective, to a leading art dealer who consulted Burns regarding the most profound art mys tery of the century. Burns was ready to undertake the search provided enough money was forthcoming There is earnest talk of raising it by sub scription. Woman, Aged 84, Dies Of Whooping Cough MACON. Dec. 12.—Mrs. P. Cook, the last of the pioneer German resi dents of Macon, died to-day at the age of 84 years, as the result of Ill ness with whooping cough. One of her grandchildren was seized with the malady severs 1 weeks ago and Mrs. Cook •caught’* it from the child Physicians sav that this is the first instance in Macon of an adult dying Macon of an adult dying of whoop- from whooping cough. $1,200 ‘Snap’ Awaits ‘Bright’ Young Man WASHINGTON. Dec 12.—Any young man of good habits can get a position at $1,200 a year as Govern ment petrographer. In addition to good habits, he must have an eduoa tion equivalent to that of a college graduate and he versed in chemistry, mathematics, geology, pyrolngy, Ger man, Fronr.i Spanish. Portuguese. Russian, English. Who wants the job” Wilson Waives Rules To Reward Old Clerk WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. President Wilson appointed Miss Eva L. Moran a clerk in the War Department In recog nit ion of the 60 years of service of her father in Government employ. Mr. Moran is now too old to work. Civil se,rviee rules were waived by ex ecutive order. Three New Cruisers Planned for Japan Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. TOKIO. Dec. 12.—The new naval program of the Japanese Government, announced by the Minister of Ma rine. calls for the construction of three more powerful battle cruisers. Work has been commenced on one of them. 50,000 Red Cross Stamps to John D. NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—Among the large purchasers of Red Cross stamps was John D. Rockefeller. The oil king paid $500 for 60,000 stamps. It is probable that 50,000,000 stamps will be sold before Christmas. 21st Child Is Born To Mother, Aged 40 EMPORIA. KANS . Dec. 12.—The twenty-first child, a son, was born to Mr and Mrs. Alpheus P. Moslander, of this city, to-day. Mrs. Moslander is 40 years old. Duchess Places Ban On Tango in Canada OTTAWA. ONTARIO, Dec. 12.—The tango dance Is not to he allowed at Government House festivities. The Duchess of Connaught has decided to draw the line. Child Welfare Experts Tell Why Dyed Goodies Are Poisonous to Young Stomachs. ’Ware that brightly-colored Christ mas candy! Not wishing to cast the slightest shadow on the happiness of the chil dren in the approaching holidays, the women In charge of the Child Wel fare Show nevertheless were impelled to issue this solemn warning to the fathers and mothers of Atlanta Fri day. Candy—if it is in judicious quanti ties is not the worst thing that can be given to the little folks, the Child Welfare experts will admit grudg ingly. But one must be sure that it docs not contain any of the poisonous col oring materials used to make attract ive the well-known bonfeotions of variegated and eye-stunning hues. Striking Exhibit Shown. They have rather a striking ex hibit in the old Leyden house at No. 198 Peachtree street to drive this warning home. There ar*> candies of the most bril liant carmine, blue candles, green candies, and candies of every color of the rainbow. They are attractive. It is no wonder they hypnotize the youngsters. But along with the candies are pieces of cloth and whole garments that have been dyed deeply with the poisonous coloring matter taken from small quantities of the candy. Coal tar dyes, for the most part, are used In the cheaper candles. How Does It Look Inside? "How do you suppose your child looks on the Inside after eating this candy?” Is one of the pertinent que ries on one of the placards near a can of green confections. “Buy candy for the children, if you wish,’* said one of the women Friday, “but when you do to, be sure It is of high grade and is without deleterious dyes It is not unusual for children to come to their death from the cheap, highly-colored Christmas candies.” The show will be turned over to the colored population of Atlanta Friday. Negro physicians will conduct the free clinics and negro nurses will be In charge. The '‘explainers” also will be from the colored race. THE WEATHER. Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia; Fair Friday and Saturday. Conclusion of the Will Case Hearing Apparently Still Is Far Away. * t i Dr. II. F. Harris, secretary of the State Board of Health, was recalled to the witness stand Friday in the Crawford will con test hearing to defend his post mortem analysis of “Uncle Josh'* Crawford, whom the widow is ac cused of having poisoned. Dr. Harris previously had testified to having found liberal trapes of mor phine and opium in the stomach of the dead man. This testimony, how ever, has been violently attacked hr medical experts who took the stand for Mrs. Crawfodr. They deelraed that the State physieian had made a wrong analysis, using a color test in stead of a quantitative test of the contents of Crawford's stomach. Dr. Harris' testimony will be in re buttal of this. The end of the hearing appeared nearly as remote Friday as it did ten days ago. following the announcement of Attorney James, representing the 4S heirs who are opposing Mrs Mary Belle Crawford. Thursday afternoon that he still had a great number of witnesses to place upon the stand, and that his questioning would g into every possible detail to show conspiracy in the death of Joehus B Crawford. Colonel James is attempting to show collusion oeigpeen Mrs. Craw ford and Mrs. Emma Jolinaon in the writing of a letter addressed to “Mr*. Savage.'' at St..Augustine, and sign -d by “J. B. Crawford.” He stated to Auditor Anderson that he won! I prove the letter filed by the defense was not the letter written, but one substituted for the genuine document. It is claimed by Attorney James,th t Mrs. Johnson, at Joshua B. Craw ford’s dictation, wrote a letter o "Mrs. Savage,” telling her not to come back to Atlanta, and saying lie would not marry her. Mrs. Craw ford has vigorously denied that such a letter ever was written, and her statement has been corroborated by the testimony of Mrs. Johnson. Attorney James also has intimated that he would call several medical ex perts to the stand to refute the testi mony of those doctors who have tes tified tha.t the amount of potson said to have been found In Mr. Crawford's stomach was not more than might be expected to he found after the taking of an opium cough mixture and a morphine hypodermic. Germans Withdraw Fair Exhibit Plans Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. BERLIN. Dec. 12.—The propose that, the Government appropriate for an exhibit at the Panama Pacific Ex position in Ban Francisco in 1915 which had been agreed to by the budget committee yesterday wae withdrawn to-day instead of being put uefore the Reichstag for debate, as had been planned. The proposal, w r hlc1i called for an appropriation of $500,000, was op posed by members of the Cabinet. Pares Rival's Beard To Win Hand of Girl | YONKERS. N Y. Dec. 12.-Caleb Jacobs complained to the court the:, j half his mustache was cut off b* j Bowles Tachar because the latter | wished him to look ridiculous to the 1 woman they both loved. Bernard Shaw Rushes to the rescue of risque dances and plays of the London music halls, against which a crusade is now on. You can read all about it in Next Sunday s American