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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
SHY At WOMEN
FOR VICE BOARD
City Council SidetrackS Petit
ton and Plans to Ignore
Their Request.

The appeal Of the Women's Christian
Temperance union that dve women be
added to the Atlanta vice commission
has been sidetracked by the city coun-
Gil. 1t is in a pigeonhole. where it viii
probably remain. unless the women
bring unusual influence 10 bear on
members Of Atlanta's ruling body
Council yesterday afternoon referred
the petition 10 the police committee
The appeal Of the women was read by
the city clerk. No member made a
comment None gave any reason why
II should not be granted There was
merely motion that it be referred and
this was quickly adopted Council
seemed relieved
The opinion was freely expressed by
members that the petition would never
be taken from its pigeonhole and
brought up for action unless some UNI
expected champion Of the women comes
to the front
signers of the petition said they be
lieved that the future Of the unfortu-
nate women coming under the supervi-
sion of the vice commission would be
more safely guarded IL members Of their
sex. with sympathy and an understand
ing. had a voice in the deliberations Of
the commission. No member of the
newly created board has openly shown
any opposition to having the aid of
women In the work
The vice commission was appointed
by Mayor Vim several weeks ago, aft
er long delay. II has not yet reported
any definite steps toward dealing with
the evils it is designed to anate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
"EUery Little
Olive Tablet Has
a Meaning
All It's OUn''

Your doctor will tell you ninety per
cent of all sickness comes from inactive
bowels and liver DR. Edwards. a we'll
known physician of Portsmouth, Ohio,
perfected a vegetafl lie compound mixed
with olive oil to act on the liver and
bowels, which he gave to his patients
for years
olive Tablets. the substitute for calo-
mel are gentle In their action, yet
alv avs effective They bring about that
evuberance Of spirit, that natural buoy
ancy which should be enjoyed by every
one. by fpning up the liver and clearing
the system of harmful impurities.
10c ard 25c per box.
The Olive Tablet Company, Column
bus. Ohto. Dr. F. NJ Edwards, Pres.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
AT THE THEATERS
FINE BILL AT FORSYTH
nEAAAIc IlcIlhI EIr nnA,

FINE BILL AT FORSYTH
DRAWS USUAL BIG CROWDS
Some call 1t science, SAYS Pauline. and
some call it a fake But whatever you
call IT, that's Just what II is
Pauline Is the feature M the FORSYTH
this week and he is billed as the world !
famous psychic and hypnotic marvel He
may he and he may not be. it's Just how
you happen to look at it But neverthe-
less he made a hit with the audience
which packed the Forsyth last night, and
did some seemingly marvellous stunts
His subjects, recruited from the au-
dience, did many peculiar things while
under the hypnotE spell of Pauline while
the exhibition he gave with a subject he
carries with him made Pauline solid with
his audience and seemed TO Danish skep-
ticsm
Sharing honors with Pauline were the
Exposition Four, who are always favorites
and who always have something new.
Their singing, playing and dancing made
up show Of their own and their re-
markably quick change of costumes
caused the audience to marvel
Another act which made a hit was that
of Dane Claudius and Lillian Scarlet.
who presented a musical meIange entitled
The can of the Sixties.
Others on the bin which were n1easiny
We're the Swain and Ostman Trio. Dave
Ferguson, Jennings and Nelson. and
Fleurette. The latter presented her
Visions d Art, which consisted of va
rious poses IN the spotlight Most of this
act consists of Fleurette's shape.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
NEGRO Y. M. C. A. PLEDGES
NOW BEING COLLECTED

A special effort is being made by the
campaign committee Of the colored Y NJ
G. A. to collect several thousand dollars
on the pledges made 10 the new building
Beginning this week several meetings
win be held in different parts Of the city
to arouse a large number of the sub
scrihers that have not made the FIRST
payment 1t is said by those Of the race
who know the real conditions Of the ne
gro men and boys, that there is a crying
need for a well equipped Y. NJ c A
Payments can be made a the Atlanta
State savings bank, J O Ross. president,
also 10 the collectors and TO Secretary
W Trent who is giving his entire
time 10 this work
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
ITCHING SCALP AND
DANDRUFF 50 YEARS
Tried Nearly All Remedies. Then
Shampooed with Cuticura Soap
and Rubbed Scalp with Cuticura
Ointment. In 8 Weeks Scalp
Clear. Not a Particle Of Scurf,

900 Center St. Little Rock. ARK. II
have suffered from dandruff and itching OF
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
SOUTHERN EXPRESS
MUST STAND PROBE
TO FIX NEW RATES

AS soon as the interstate commerce
commission reaches a decision in the
cases against the express companies. re-
Gently heard in Washington. the Georgia
railroad commission viii take up the in
vestigation Of the Southern Express Com
pany
The action Of the state commission will
be upon its own initiative and will be
based upon Information which the com
mission has been collecting for the past
six months
According To members Of the commits
sion this investigation will be exhaustive,
covering all the activities Of the Southern
Express Company in Georgia II is ex-
pected, in addition that a new schedule
Of rates VIII be ordered for Georgia as an
outcome
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
HALF HOLIDAY LAW
GOES INTO EFFECT
IN BRITAIN'S SHOPS

LONDON. May THE shops acts Of
1912 became operative on May l. and
from now on every employer included
in its schedules win be compelled un-
der penalties to grant his employees
a weekly half holiday. and a definite
period for their meals.
There are exceptions allowed in Ger
tain trades. such as saloons. restau-
rants, butchers and other dealers in
perishable goods, as well as tobacco
shops. drug stores and newspaper ven
ders These trades nevertheless must
arrange for every employee to have the
benefit OF the act Individually.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
ECZEMA CURED IN 3 WEEKS
Bv Cuticura Ointment and Soap.

Rutherford, N. J. ~ contracted eczema
on my hands It started in tiny pimples or
bhsters. then burst and came TO yellow head
and the itch was dreadful My hands looked
sore and could not use them where had to
use wsser After using the contents OF one
box Of Cuticura Ointment with the Cuticura
SOAP my hands were cured Of the eczema IN
about three weeks Signed Miss A. Neu-
haunt. Nov 90. 1911.
Csiticura Soap and Ointment are sold
everywhere Sample Of each mailed free,
with S2-p book Address Cutcnra,
Dept. T Boston Tend-rfaced men should
shave with CutieuEa soap shaving Stick.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
DUR5AR REPRODUCED IN
TIE al INV ar ~


THE GLORY or ITS COL oRs
The reproduction by Kinemacolor at the
Grand Of the wonderful Indian Durbar
which occurred in the first weeks of De
cember last, is a beautiful display of
the natural colors of the event, and is a
valuable study in history. foreign custom
and pagantry
Probably the most interesting part is
the preparations for the advent OF the
king and queen into the possession Of
which they were to be crowned emperor
and empress Here is pictured the Won
derful and gigantic beasts formed of wood
and resembling stone, so artistically Is
it formed. the beautiful flower beds form
ing Welcome" and the monster pavilion
and amphitheater in which the ceremony
was held
The pageant is shown in ten films and
two parts, and is a tumult of color In
tr9pplngs soldiery and dress
II is divided into the royal visit TO
Bombay the preparations, the arrival at
Delhi fort. the state entry into Delhi:
the coronation the homage Of the chiefs
the kings camp the Calcutta races and
pageant, the imperial review of the troops
Matnees daily at $50 and evening per
formances at S, and II win amply repay
La visit A tip to the weak eyed Get
seats close up
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
JANE ADDAMS IS SURE
SUFFRAGE WILL TRIU MPH

KANSAS CITY, May In an ad-
dress here, Jane Adams. Of Hui House.
Chicago. said that nothing can stop
woman suffrage The forward prog
ress Of the world, she added is a
steam roller which only the blind are
willing to oppose
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07

the scalp for more than
fifty years. during which
time ] tried nearly all
the advertised remedies.
They gave a little relief
so will plain cold water
for = short time.
"A month ago l had
a good shampoo with
Cuticura Soap. 1t then
struck me THAI II would
he a pnnd nnnnrtIlnitY Of
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
.AE lAx.EnA WAY

II you had medicine that would
strengthen the liver. tne stomach. the
kidnels ana the bowels and at the same
time make you strong with a systemic
tonic don't you believe YOU would soon
be vell'
That's THE Lax Eos Way"
We ask you 70 buy the first bottle on
rhe money-baCk plan, and you VIII ask
youF druggist to sell YOU the second
X Keeps Your whole inSides right
There is nothing else made like Lax
Fes
Remember the name-LAX- FOS zee
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07
USED BIBLE PHRASES
TO BOOM HOTEL; $40 FINE

GENEVA. SWITZERLAND May I.
Because she used phrases from the
Bible to advertise her hosiery, Nine
Valdvogel of Zurich has been fined SO.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-07

trying Cuticura Ointment, which I did.
followed this up by a shampoo three times
a week and well rubbing the scalp with
rsltic,1ra Ointment. AT the end Of three
weeks nv scalp was as clear as a haby's and
not particle Of scurf TO be seen" (signed)
Henry seaFle. May 30, 1911.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
4 Pair of Blankets

This is the title o. an a, ira tive
volume Of wartime reminiscent
ces from the pen Of Col. WIN. II.
Stewart, Of Portsmouth. TIE
book was written in response to
the request Of some of Color ell 5
young friends who desired to hear
at first hand the telling of war
time stories. Ii will be a good
thing tor pare / S to put this vol
ume in the hands of their children
who are Did enough 10 appreciate
and enjNy the history narratCs.
Col. Stewart was k-ave sol
der in the Ctntederate Army
and out of his own experience
narrdtes the "reminiscences con-
tanned in the book. All who dc
sire truthful and vivid portrayal
of experiences and events connect
ed with the late unpleasantne-s ."
that their children may learn the
story as told from The Southern
point OF view; should place this
book in their homes. .-Rick mond
Virgin,an.
Giles B. Cooke. Jr, is agent
ior Mathews County. The book
is nicely printed and. bound and
is Certainly worth its price. $500.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
ny alker @eTltenoSd

CinCinattus Walker, who was
tried last week in Gloucester
County for the murder of Mr.. ].
NJ. ShaCkelford was found guilty
by the jury sitting on the case,
and on Friday was sentenced to
eighteen years in the State Pen -
itentiaIy.
The trial was hard fought, the
evideitce being purely circum-
stautial Walker was represent
e. =, ~. r~le. IF Norfolk. and
the Commonwealth by Messrs &.
). Smith. Ii. /. Lewis and !. X.
Saunders.
The crime for which Walker
was sentenced was committed on
the nth day of last June, MIR.
ShaCkleiOrd one of the most be-
loved CitIzens. Of upper GlouCes-
ter County was riding. down the
road near Ark, when he was shot
from behind. He survived thu:
wound only a few days. Public
sentiment Immediately turn e d
toward Walker as the perpetratCr
Of the deed as he had threatened
Mir. Shaekleford's life and was
known to ieel enmity toward him.
he investigation which followed
was brought to an end by the
verdict ON Friday,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
G. er0TaI News

Miss Eucile Foster. after spend
ing the holidays with her parents
DR.. and Mrs. l.. ). Foster. has
returied to Florence, s. c.
where she Is teaching.
The state recently purchased a
site at Virginia Beach to be used
as permanent military encamp
ment field and a rife range.
Captain John Cussons. one of
t h e most famous Confederate
veterans. disd at his home at Glen
Allen. last Friday.
Mr.. Geo. Forbes. of Chicago.
has purchased Wilton Peint, in
lower Middlesex and moved there
to reside.
Sentih:l
The Democratic National Com
mittee which met in Washington
this week decided to hold the
National Convention for the nom
nation Of President and Vice.
President in Baltimore on June
25th. The Republican COnven =
ton will be held in Chicago, on
June 18th,
Geo. F. Williams. Of Philadel
phia. arrived in Gloucester Fri
day in quest IF Frank Clayton
Of Freeport. who is wanted in
Philadelphia for assault and rob
berry. Clayton was arrested after
a strenuous fight by detectives
with his wife. aud was taken to
jail Gloucester G. H., and
sent to PhiIidel , hiA Saturday.
Sentinel
a commission has been appoint
J ed by Governor Mann to confer
! With representatives from Mary
land with regard TO uniformity OIL
If Legislation on fish and oyster
qhestl' WIDE disparity now
lexis IS between the laws O
The two st "a tie S n d it is
necessary that they b e made
more uniform, The personal N
he Commission will lie W. Nc
D. Lee. s. Wilkins Mathews, F.
G.. Newbill. w w. Old, John
Crrlett. NJ. l.. Price. and John I.
Anderson.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
The Irbarra Rail.
Road
CHI Tter cxtt nded to embrace
Mathews

CHI rter cxtt rded to embrace
Mathews
A hard fight was waged before
tile Comrittee on Streets com
missioned by the Richmond Coun
Gil to inquire into the proposed
sale Of the Seven Pines Line to
the Richmond, UrbaDna and Pen
Ihsula X. X. Co., on Friday night
ard no definite cCncluSiCn as to
what their report should be was
reached, the committee adjourn
ing at midnight 70 meet some
time this week. Several attor
news spoke in favor OF the sale
among them being Mr.. w. H.
Rvland, OF Urbanra who spoke
for a delegation of RappahannoCk
River People. Adverse speeches
were made By attorneys for the
Seven PINES People.
Amendments have been grant
ed by the State Corporation Com
mission to the charter of the new
company whiGh will empower il
to build a network Of roads be-
tween the York and Rappahan-
mock Rivers.
The first amendment permits
them to build a line f1om West
Point to Urbanna.
The second authorizes the con
sti uCtion Of a line from some
point on the West Point Urbanna
line through h e counties of
Gloucester. Mathews and Middle
sex to Mathews &. H., or some
convenient point on the Chesa-
peake Bay.
The third permits line to be
run from Saluda to some roint
on the Chesapeake. between the
Piankitank an d RappahannCck
Rivers.
The fourth and fifth authorize
the erection of rOa1 through
MiGdlesex. King and Queen, King
William. New Kent. HenrIco and
Hanover counties TO Richmond.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
B. {. & A. RAILWAY CO.
~tark&tarI< River LINE

In effect SATURDAY.. April 10Th 1911
Steamer leaves Pier 9, Light Street.
Baltimore. every SUNDAY and Wednes-
day. whether permitting, for Freeport
and intermediate 1andin 3, as follows:
Leave Baltimore 500 p. M, Mia
30 a. M, Tipers } Blackweils 5 30.
Election 4: limbs 10. Reedvill 80.
Hardiugs &, HarveVs Is Grace PIT
2 10, Byrdron 20. Kilmarnock 7 80.
Ocrans 9I45, Jackson's Creek IL.
Cricket Hill II 30. Calls IL As, Fitch
etts IL 80 p, M, Warehouse As, Con-
RAIDS 2, Green Point Is, Stampers
30. Blands }, arrive Treeport 4 90.
Returning, Steamer leaves Freeport
for Baltimore and intermediate land
'uKs every Tuesday and Friday,
weather PermIttirpgj as follows:
Leave Frecport 4. M, BANDS 7 10.
Stzmpers 7 80, Green Point As. Con
ads 90, w arehouse so, Fitchets 10.
Calls 10 30. Cricket Hill 10 IS, Jack
sons Creek IL 80. Ucrans /, Kiimar-
mock 20. Grace Point 1 So. Bvrdton
2. Hardings ). Hareeys IS, Fleeton
$50 iinbss4 As, keedville 5...MiIa S
30. BIackwels As, Tipers 6, arrive
Baltimore next morning.
rms timetable shows the times 2.
which steamers may be expscted 40
arrive at and depart from the seFeral|
wharves, but their Arrival or departure
at the times stated is Lot guaranteed;
nor does the Company hold itself re-
sponsible for any delay or any Sonse-
Quences arising therefrom.
Freight received at Baltimore for
ABOVE points on sailing days Until 1 80
p. M
WILLARD THOMPSON, Gen. Hg;E
A. r. BEAVER, Agent, BALTIC.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

Mrs. Mary Bowling of No. rs 9Th
Ave. San Francisco, recommends a
remedy for stomach trouble. She says
Gratitude for the wonderful effect of
Electric Bitt-rs in a case Of acme indi
gestion, prompts this testimonial, 1
am FULLY ccnuinced that for stomach
and liver troubles Electric Biters is
This great tonic ami Alternative mcdi-
cine. ihvigorates the SYSTEM purifies
the blood and is-espScially helpful in
al forms of female weakness. SOC at
all drug stores.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

pay, except one Member who col
lects the data, WIN eh shall deter
mine the taxable yal1es of all
classes of pfoper'ieS.. The Com
mission further recnmmefids that
all ptoberty be assessed at Its &C
tual value, not a fictitious one,
aid the rate OF taxation be lower
ed so that only the necessary rev
enae be raised. Also that cor
2oratlons be placed on a sross
earning base of fanatic n. These
suggestions de serve consi 6eraricn
at the hands of the Legislature
and we trust they will rec, I've it.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
Che Temale Of the Species
BY Leo J. Rabbette

and
Tween the made o the
Is wds wiselyo rdere
For II O s. IS off the
freedom; make 6w Sour dream YOUR an
For Whit fo~ dreaming
Well make her tist the
For the female S Of man:
When alone tangled ces she her
and kills the lurking
Veil her sprihg her
For the female species is protecfess theft
In the huta
And the
Now the womans life is srifeless has made
he
But though forced
Still the is deadly
Since the Woman gives the artists
fol spring
Well it if no~ fairly
What he wonan thai ye do dnrot the
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
Deaths
MISS sETHSHSBA 5R6SK8

Miss Bethsheba Brooks, n
aged resident of Laban. burned
to death on last Friday. She
was rep.enishing the fire in the
fireplace iii her home near Beulah
Church when her clothing caught
fire. Her cries were heard by
Mrs. ~. A. Brooks who was un
able to extihguish the flames un
til she had secured the assistance
of her husband and IN a very few
minutes the good old lady was
dead.
Funeral services were held at
Bethel Church by Rev. l. ].
Phaup. on Monday and burial
was in the Pear Tree Cemetery.
Miss Brooks nas been a resident
of Mathews for nearly eighty
years and was beloved in her com
munitY. She was a member OF
Bethel Chufeh for maiF years.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
Notice

There will be meeting Of the
Stockholders and Board of Dircc.
tors Of the Southside Agricultural
Assoe!atIUh on ia ,uary 10Th, al
p. m. A fail atten iance is
very much desir d.
Alex. james. PRESIDENT.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

W A&a uNdSu"tediy save YOU
sf~AAT 10 tAis department. Grea
SszssraSzs, OHr I.6S line row q
q !3a TsSeS tS serve.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11

When You have a cold get a bottle Of
ChamHeriain's Cough Remedy. It
will soon FIX You up all right aud will
ward on any tendency toward pneumo
MIA. Thia remedy contains md opiam
or other nrrco'ic and may be aiven as
e''nhdently TO a baby 80 20 all adul
p, old IS III dealers.
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TRUTHFUL ADVERTISING y
THE BASIS OF SUCCESS.
Bincs the Ingredients Entering Pes
funa Are Known, It's Power az . Ca
taxth Remedy and Tonic IL
1udarstoo6.

COLUMBUS, oHioGfNs aoa
live ingredients entering the nnest
Popular household remedy In thA
world have been made known q
che public. This r.eans q new era
u The advertising 81 rspulsr fahaa
iIy medielnes-psr1fia Isxds.
Psruna contains among otkst
things, golden zeal, powerful 10
tie effect Upon the mucous nisna
branss.. cedton sesd, q rars
medicine and unsurpassed tonfos
Cubebs, valuable in nasal eatarrh
and affections Of the kidneys and
bladder. Stone root, valuable for
the nerves and mucous msm-
brsnss, as we'll as In dropsy and
Indi9estiout a
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-01-11
BARCLAY 4 SONS.
29t Twenty-eIghth Street
NEWP0HT RKWsi VA.

Every family has need Of Il good, re
Liable 1ihimcnt. Fer sprains. bruises
soreness Of the muscles and rheumatic
pans there is none better than Cham
be1iain's. Sold by all dealers.
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