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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
THE DEMENTED WIFE"
AT BONITA THEATER
NEXT WEEK

Next week brings to The Bonita, 80
PeaChtree street, one of the most
amusing comedies that this popular
house has ever offered. The title of
the play is The Demented Wife" and
of all the crazy comedy you ever heard
of. this one tops the bill
Many specialties and new songs will
be introduced, including two big sue
cesses entitled sit on the Moon" by
Agnes Hite and chorus and San Fran
cisco Y. S. A." by Billy Fenton and
chorus.
Don't miss this one: it's great.
on Thursday the bill viii change to
Razor jim a big coon comedy. Mo-
ton pictures as usual. (AdvtD
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
MRS. FRANCES BLACKBURN,
ATLANTA PIONEER, Is DEAD

Mrs. Frances Holmes Blackburn died
this morning, at o'clock, at the res
idence of her son, Robert b. Blackburn.
423 Washington street
Mrs Blackburn had been a resident
of Atlanta for "a years, and at the time
of death was in her eighty third year.
A member of the Woman's guild, St.
Lukes Episcopal church, and of the Pio-
neer society. she always took a deep
interest in those things that concerned
church work and general uplift. She
was especially devoted to Confederate
sentiment.
Mrs Blackburn was born in Barnes
vile. Ca, August 81 1880 Her par
ents. Josiah and Amelia Holmes, were
among the original settlers of Barnes
vile. She was the widow of DR.. J. c. c.
Blackburn,
Mrs Blackburn was a woman Of re-
markable individuality of character and
unusual mentality She was "A beautiful
mpersonation of that attractive type
of Southern womanhood that grows old
gracefully and exhibited the rarest Of
these graCes on the bed Of death.
Mrs. Blackburn is survived by FIVE
children-John IL. Blackburn Of
GAINESVILLE; Benjamin NJ. William
Wallace. Robert b. Blackburn. of At
l5nta. and Mrs. f. b. Wilhoit Of Gray
son. Ky.
Funeral services win be held at the
residence Sunday afternoon. a, 8
o'clock DR. G.. b. Wilmer officiating.
and the body will be taken to Barnes
vile Monday morning. AT s o'clock.
where il win be inferred in the family
lot
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

sequence. He has succeeded in deVel-
oping "a strain Of cotton that will meet
the rapidly approaching boil weevi
conditions by comparatively early ma
turity and immunity from black root
and the wilt disease.
This strain of cotton, developed sue
cessfully after months Of patient ex-
pertinent by Mr. Worsham, promises to
be the most valuable strain in the
world.
In undertaking to prepare Georgia
for the coming Of the boil weevil, sew
eral varieties of early maturing cotton
might have been advised, We're it not
for the fact that practically every
known variety is subject to attacks of
the wilt disease. In seeking to over
come this objection, MI Worsham un-
dertook to cross long staple Egyptian
cotton with an early Dixie" and the
experiment was complete success.
The engaging thing about the new
cotton, too, is that it may be grown
anywhere in the South has a very long
staple, and ought to sell around twenty
cents per pound
The department has only cultivated
one acre Of the new cotton this year,
and the seed for distribution will be
limited. However MIR. Worsham has
arranged to try it out. in 20 south Geor-
gia counties next season, among the
more progressive farmers.
The Georgia legislature builded wiser
than it knew when it set up the state
department Of entomology 1t is esti-
mated conservatively that the depart
ment is saving the farmers of the state
now from $25,0O0.O0O to $50 900 900 each
year. and it will make an even finer
record as time runs on. 1t has been
able to show the farmers of the state
many ways to destroy and eradicate
destructive insects. and now it has
found one way. at least, to combat the
boil weevil successfully
One most commendable thing about
the department Of entomology is the
fact that it has been kept out OF poll
tics rigidly. Under the wise and con-
sentative direction Of M. Worsham. it
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
ALLEN AND KENNA NO. 2
COMPANY OPEN AT
THE AMERICAN

The No 2 Company" of the Allen &
Kenna Musical Comedy Company will
present its initial performance at The
American Theater 100 Whitehall street,
on Monday.
The No. Company" is said to be
the equal in every respect of THE No.
l Company which has won so much
favor among the local theatergoers
The second company is headed by
Mr.. Ludlow Allen and has a cast of
twelve people.
Many theaters bid for this company,
and The American is to be congratu-
lated upon having a live one in the per
son of Mr. n. H. Bulloch, owner and
manager, who succeeded in landing the
plum. (AdvtD
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
DECATUR TRADE BOARD
COMMITTEES TO MEET

In order to plan the details of the
program of the smoker to be given by
the Decatur Beard of Trade on the
evening of January 10. the reception
committee, w J. Dabney, chairman, and
the committee on arrangements, G.
Scott Gambler chairman, will meet at
the council chamber in Decatur to-
night at o'clock.
The various sub committees will re-
port at this meeting.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

system received such splendid In
dOrsement
Attend the school with reputation
Ask Atlanta's business men about the
Southern and you'll then know where
to obtain your business education.
Call, phone or write at once. A. c.
Briscoe, Pres, or L. w. Arnold, Vice
Pres, 10 IL West Mitchell street, At
lanta, Ga
Rev. Thos. L. Bryan, lecturer and
representative. (Advt)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
SIOELIGHTS
ON GEORGIA POLITICS
BY JAMES B. NEVIN.

| has progressed splendidly and effect
lively. The state should be-and is
proud of the department and its able
head
Elected president OF the Southern
Conservation congress in Atlanta in
1910, Mr. Worsham since has been hon
Ored by appointment to the executive
committee OF the National Conserva-
tiOn congress. on account Of his inter-
est ard efforts in behalf of conserva-
ton, particularly along agricultural and
horticultural lines, not only in Georgia
but throughout the South.
DR.. r. Y. Rudicil, of Chattooga coun
ty a former representative and senator
in the state Legislature, who passed
away at his home near Summerville a
few days ago, was one of the veterans
Of Georgia politics, and was genuinely
and universally beloved by the hun
dreds Of colleagues with whom, from
time to time, he was associated in the
states service.
Dr. Rudicil was, besides being a wise
and able legislator, physician of the
old school. and possessed of all those
arts Of gentleness and refinement char
acterizing that class Of citizens He
generally was sent to the legislature
without opposition, whenever he could
be prevailed upon to run, and on more
than one occasion was the compro-
mise candidate upon whom warning
factions united in order to keep the
peace of the community intact.
He was in many ways Chattooga
county's grand old man" and his
death, after many years of conspicu-
Gus usefulness, viii occasion much sor-
row throughout Georgia
DR.. Rudicil was the father law of
former Judge w. NJ. Henry, of the Rome
circuit.
The game laws of Georgia glorify the
old-time fishermen, content to sit upon
the bank, at the right seasons of the
year, and practice the noble art pisca-
torial in truly due and ancient form
Outside of a few restrictions as to
netting, keeping off prescribed terri
tory, and remembering the Sabbath
day to keep 1t holy, there are few
Under the present order of things,
the fish liar therefore seems to have
an advantage over the hunt liar With
Game Warden Jesse Mercer on the
warpath, there isn't much chance for
the latter to put things over-but I'M
der the fish law, the fisherman still
may tell how the biggest one got away,
ana other astonishing circumstances re-
late, the while he smiles, and smiles,
and remains a villain still!
There isn't much showing nowadays
for the hunter who gets EN- a-gwine
and a-comin'," but for the fisherman
who pulls off startling stunts and
amazing performances the field of en-
deavor still is wide and alluring, Jesse
MERGERS opinion to the contrary, moth
withstanding!
Congressman William Schley How
ard wears that smile"
It's a boy, and arrived Monday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
OROZCO WILL HELP
u. S. WITH HIS MEME
TROOPS CROSS LINE

Ell PASO, TEXAS. Dec. 2S.-paso,,.,
orozco. Mexican rebel Header will fota
forces with the Americans if the T,ri..,
States intervenes in Mexico.
This intimation was given TODAY ~,
friends of the general, Orczco saws ~
would willingly place his men At ,,s
disposal of the American troons
scouts. In the past Orozco decI.ra|
that intervention would be the sisn,,
for uniting rebel and federal forces
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
ChrIstlan keck

Funeral arrangements for Christian
heck, 4S years of age, who died yester-
DAY afternoon at a private sanitarium
await adVices from relatives. The body
was removed to Greenberg x Bonds I'M
dertakng establishment The deceased is
survived by MS father and mother. who
live at Loogoottee, Ind; by a brother. /.
7. keek, OF Largo. Fla, and a sister, Miss
Lena keck, of the former place.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
EAT PROPERLY AND SAVE
YOUR HAIR, SAYS EXPERT

CHICAGO, Dec 2S,-Eat properly and
your hair will thrive; improper eating
Is the greatest cause of badness" said
DR. Henry Silverman, who has made
study of badness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

lhe funeral of Clare Margaret Crussene.
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. guy II,
Crussele. who died Yesterday at the resi-
dence, 1903 Park street, was held this
morning al 10 O'Clock at the residence, in
terment following In Oakland
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Pauline Pearson.

The body of Mrs Pauline Pearson, A
Years OF age, who died yesterday after
noon at private sanitarium, will be sent
rom the undertaking establishment of
:. }. Bloomfield today to Shady Dale for
funeral and intermeut. The deceased is
survived by hVe children.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
FLOWERS and FLORAL DESIGNS.
ATLANTA FLORAL CO..
Both Phones Number 4. al Peachtree.
fAdveT tisement.l
FUNERAL NOTICE.

friends and relatives
of Mrs. Frances Holmes Blackburn,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert b. Blackburn,
Mr. B. NJ. Blackburn. Mr. and Mrs.
W W Blackburn, Mr.. and Mrs j.
II Blackburn, of Barnesville, Ga.
Grayson, Ky, are invited 10 t,'' attend
the funeral Of Mrs Frances Holmes
Blackburn Sunday, December %, 1912,
at y. m, from the residence Of Mr..
Robert r. Blackburn. 423 Washington
street. Rev c. b Wilmer will Off
ciate. Palbearers selected viii please
meet at the office OF II. NJ Patterson
& SON at ESQ o'clock. The remains
will be taken to GAINESVILLE Ga Mon.
cay morning for interment
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

work for Georgia
Mr.. Worshar,
besides being an
expert bugologiet
which is near
English for tho
other word lis q
genuine Luther
Burbank in his
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

The funeral of Mrs. $ H. Mcconnell
who died Yesterday morning. was held this
morning at the residence, $50 North Roule-
yard. lnterment following in Westview
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
70 TRY SPECIAL TAX AGAIN

ANNISTON, ALA, Dec. 28.-The city
having failed with its special sanitary
tax ordinance, declared last week by
Judge Coleman to be unconstitutional
will try another of a similar character
to increase the revenues oSthe city. The
new ordinance win be prepared by Judge
J. j. Arnold, now serving the city as
legal adviser who will try to make it
hold.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

In modest and entirely non spec
tacular sort Of way, E. Lee Worsham,
the state entomologist, is doing a great
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

indorseu by more I-ure Food authori-
ties. expert chemists. chefs anG house
keepers than any other EXTRACT in
the u, S. A "SAUER' s. (Advt)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

When you have a bilious attac. ..,..
Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. The, .r
excellent For sale by all dealers.
(Adytl
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28
Randall Bros.

PETERS BUILDING, MAIN OFFICE.
YARDS:
Marietta street and North Avenue, botn
phones 376 South Boulevard and Geor
gia railroad, Bell phone Main 53S, At
lanta 800. Mcdaniel street and Southern
railroad, Bell Main 354, Atlanta sal. 81
krogg street, Bell Ivy Ass Atlanta EOS:
l52 South Pryor street, both phones 936
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-28

reprimand He told the boys parents
that a repetition of the offense would
bring on serious consequences.
A Des Moines man had an attack of
muscular rheumatism in his shoulder.
a friend advised him to go to Hot
Springs. That meant an expense of
$4,000 or more. He sought for quick
er and cheaper way TO cure it and
found it in Chamberlain's Liniment.
Three days after the first application
of this liniment he was well. For sale
by all dealers (Advt)
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EXPERT SERVICE

Guaranteed you for 1913 by Jno. L..
Moore q Sons, up-to- date Opticians.
AZ North Broad St. (Advt }
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27
The HEARING.

Fred LeVere was arraigned Friday
morning, before Judge Lancaster in
the municipal court, upon the charge
Of larceny of napkins. tablecloths,
iewelry and other merchandise from
the Nickery & Hill publishing house
of this city. Levere. through his at
torney. Samuel Titcomb, waived the
reading of the warrant and pleaded
Not guilty" He was sentenced to
80 DAYS in Jail by the court and an
appeal was taken.
The respondent was ordered to fur
nish .sureties in the sum of $500 for
his appearance at the September term
of the superior court of the Kenne-
bee county, but he was committed tc
JAIL as he was temporarily unable tc
furnish the necessary amount.
City Marshal Fletcher was the only
witness to take the stand, and he told
of Wednesday nights searching, tes-
tifying that with County Attorney
Williamson and an assistant. whose
name he did not reveal, went to the
Levere house on Willow street to looi
for possible evidence in connection
with the sudden death of Alexander
j. Turner. whose body had been fount
there, Tuesday afternoon.
City Marshal Fletcher stated thai
County Attorney Williamson went in.
to one of the front rooms and inter.
viewed Mrs. Leyere, telling the mar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

There was a large attendance at the
annual banquet of the Gorham Board
OF Trade, Thursday evening, in the
parlo-s Of the Congregational chapel
on school street. william 4. Libby
president of the board, presided, and
after the banquet, which was furnished
by tie Ladies' Circle of the parish. in
troduoed Hon e. C. Reynolds Of South
Portland as speaker of the evening.
At tf.c close of the address several Of
Gorham's prominent townsmen We're
called upon for remarks,
Frozen in the ice for more than five
months with S340 in his clothing, the
summer earnings of himself and his
family, the body of Charles d. Scott
of Honeydale. N. b., was found. late
Thursday afternoon, at Dement'S,
eight miles Down the St CroiX river
from Calais All last summer Scott,
his wife and his six children worked
III the sardine canneries at Lubec.
At the end of the season they went
in small boat to st. Stephens, N.
b., on their way home, reaching the
landing late at night Scott's wife was
taken i'll and in going ashore to get
some medicine he fell overheard and
was swept down the river Although
searchers worked for weeks, his body
could not be found A particular hard
ship for his family was that he had
their summer earnings in his pocket
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27
LEvERE CONVICTED AND is
TO SERVE HIS SENTENCE.
Given 90 Days on Charge of Larceny==Ap-
peal Taken But Later Withdrawn
Charge Reduced to S5O==RObbery
Hearing Put Over to oMonday.

shall to search the building He fur
ther told of entering several rooms
and the discovering in carefully con-
cealed hides the articles later removed
to the police station. where Levere
was brought. Levere, then, according
to the testimony, stated that the
goods came from the premium room
of the publishing house where he had
been employed and that he had re-
moved them at various opportunities
throughout the winter. Fletcher also
stated that Leyere declared he had
sold nothing but later made the ad-
mission that his wife had disposed OF
some.
The marshal, questioned by Mr.,
Titcomb, stated that he eonfiscated
only the merchandise which appeared
new and which Mrs. Levere told him
came from Niekery &; HilPs.
Following the disposal of this charge
Lovere, with his wife and Henry Ca
zette, was arraigned on charge OF
robbing Alexander ]. Turner, whose
mysterious death caused the investi-
CATION of the disappearance of a gold
watch. chain and ring, these articles
being found in a trunk at the Levere
home Upon the request of the attor-
ney, however, this examination was
continued until next Monday, at s
A. NJ
Gazette and Mrs. Levere are held
without bail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27

Fred w. Levere, convicted of lar
eeny in the municipal court Friday
morning. after pleading not guilty,
was sentenced to 80 days in jail. He
appealed and was ordered TO furnish
sureties in the sum of $500. Ten min
utes later the appeal was withdrawn
and he was committed to the jail to
serve his sentence.
The evidence offered proved con-
elusive in every detail, fully bearing
out the statement by the Kennebec
Journal, Friday morning
Levere was arraigned also with his
wife and Henry Gazette on charge of
robbery. but the hearing was put over
until next Monday.
The charge of larceny of 5000 worth
of goods was reduced to $50 TO bring
the case under the jurisdiction of the
municipal court. This was in accord
ance with the last act of the Legis-
lature OF 1909
Rumors were current throughout
the day of new raids and seizures
but proved in every instance to be
in this direction are expected but in
what direction is unknown.
Friday night. Mrs. Levere was in
the woman's room at the lookup. Ca
zette, also, is held at the City build
ing. Levere passed the night in the
county Jail
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27
sRuNswlck's 100000 LOSS.

Brunswick. Me, April 26 More
than a dozen buildings. including two
churches, the water tower and shops
of the Maine Central Railroad. the
coal sheds of Knight & Stanwood. and
half a dozen dwelling houses. We're
destroyed by a fire. today, which for
a time threatened to wipe out the en-
tire town. The high wind carried
sparks and burning embers for morq
than a mile at times and several grass
fires We're started in the town Of
Topsham, across the Androseeggin
river. The losses total upward OF
$1,000
For three hours the flames We're be
yond control and it was not until help
arrived from Topsham.. Bath, Lewis
ton and Portland that their progress
vas stayed.
Daniel Buckley, a member of the
Portland fire department. was badly
hurt. He was working on the roof OF
the Episcopal church when it collaps
ed. He sustained a broken arm, in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27
Lewiston High
Wins Final Debate.


Brunswick. Me-, April 2G.-tspeciaD.--
Lewiston High defeated Cony High of
Augusta at Hubbard hall, Bowdoin Col
lege. tonight, in the final debate of the
interscholastic series. The judges were
divided. two for Lewiston and one for
cony.
The question was: Resolved, That a
Tariff for Revenue Only Would Be Bet
ter for This Country Than Protective
Tariff" Lewiston .Iigh had the affirm
ative and Cony the negative.
The speakers were as follows: Lewis
ton-A. l.. Purinton. L. f. Pettingill ana
j. d. Churchill alternate. E. ]. Conley.
Cony-C. w. Metcalf, A. Mason and E.
H. Blanchard alternate, w. Hail. All of
the boys did we'll, and Blanchard of
Cony and Purinton of Lewiston excelled
for their respective teams.
The judges were Prof w. B. Mitchell,
Prof. III. c. IIormeli and Prof. w. Fl.
Davis. The presiding officers was Bur-
leigh p. Rodick, president of the Bow
doing Debating Council. The coach for
Cony was Herbert Locke, II, of Angus
Ia. and James Norton, 10, of Phillips.
In the preliminary debates Cony won
from Portland High and Lewiston won
from Wilton Academy, on the same
question. Each winning team supported
the affirmative.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1912-04-27
STRAIGHT CHARGE OF
ABSOLUTE INHUMANITY
Against Captain Of Stmr. Californian fol
Refusing to Co to Assistance Of
Titanic Captain Denies Charge,
But He Makes Admissions.

Washington, April 26.-Ablaze with
light from her saloons and staterooms
the giant White Star Liner Titanic
dashed full speed to her destruction
according to Ernest Gill, donkey en-
gine man on the steamer Californian,
who testified today, before the Senate
committee investigating the disaster
He said that Capt. Stanley Lord of the
Californian refused later 10 go to the
aid OF the Titanic, the rockets from
which could be plainly seen. This.
Capt Lord denied, but both he and his
wireless operator acknowledged hav-
ing seen rockets. Their ship they said.
was fast in the ice.
Gill submitted an affidavit to the
committee and when sworn and put on
the stand, stuck to his charges against
the captain OF the Californian. He said
he was standing ON the deck. late sun
day night, when he sighted great
ship sweeping along at top speed.
about 10 miles off. He did not know It
was the Titanic, but he made out read
lily that ii was not a freighter or "a
small vessel, because of the manner
in which it was illuminated.
Some time later he saw distress
rockets on the horizon. He says the
captain was apprised of these sig
nails. but made no effort to get up
steam and go to the rescue. The Cali
fornian WAS drifting with the foe.
So indignant did he become, GilI said.
that he endeavored to recruit a COM
mittee of protest from among the
crew. bat the men failed him,
Capt Lord entered sweeping de-
nial of Gill's accusation, and read
from the Californians log to support
his contention. But Cyril Evans, the
Californian's wireless operator, testi-
fled to hearing much talk among the
crew. who were critical of the cap
tain's course. Gill, he said. expected
to get $500 for his story when he
reached Boston.
Evans testified to having warned
the Titanic only short time before
the great vessel dashed into the berg.
that the sea was crowded with ice.
The Titanic's operator he said, was
at the time working with the wireless
station at Cape Race. and they told
him to shut up and Keep out /"
Within a half-hour the pride of the
sea was sinking.
It appeared, today. that one reform
which is certain to spring from the