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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
BABy'S FACE RAW AND RED
Doctor Wife Advised 'Cuticura. BABY sued.

Doctor Wife ADVISED 'Cutcura. Baby Cured.
Brentwood, Wis. - My baby's face got
kind Of pimply blotches on the cheek and It
spread over on each cheek. II itched so that
she couldn't sleep except little while at
time. II msde her face raw and red. Ny
baby had this eczema for about two months
and used different remedies with no benefit
until our home doctors wife advised me TO use
Cuticura Soap and Ointment which ! did and
she is perfectly cured now through their use
also had an itch on my hand and cured Il
with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment"
(signedl Mrs W. J. Thomas, Nov 9, i9l1s
Cuticnra soep and Ointment are sold
evsrywhare. Sample Of each mailed frees
WITH sa-p. book. Address Cuticrra,
Dent T, Boston Tendsr-faeed men should
sheYe With c'lticua Soap Shaving stick.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
BOLT PULLS CHAIR FROM
UNDER MISS HAZEL KIRK

DETROIT MICH. May 23.-DurinE
an electrical storm at Owosso last
night bolt Of lightning knocked 2
chair from under Miss Hazel Kirk and
struck the floor without injuring her.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
Vera Heifner.

The body Of Vera Heifner the seven
wear old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs B. F.
I1elfneT. was carried to Toonigh Ga.
Today. where funeral and interment will
take place The child died at The fam
lily home, Tye street, late Yesterday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
WELL KNOWN MEN WHO
FAVE BECOME FATHERS
AT AN ADVANCED AGE

DIR David A Gorton, physician and
father of twins at so, has not estab-
lished record among men who have
become fathers at advanced age. as
the following table shows:
Age when child
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
S|DEL|GHTS ON
STATE POLITICS
News and Gossip Of Candidates
and Their Friends Through
out Georgia.


J z Smith, manager OF Joseph NJ.
Browns two successful campaigns for
governor, and an ardent adyocate Of
Woodrow Wilson in the presidential
primary campaign in Georgia specifi-
cally denies that he entertains suber
material ambition now or that Re en-
tertained it prior to the overthrow Of
the Wilson hosts in Georgia recently
Mr. Smith declares that if eyeryvote
in Georgia nad been cast for Wilson he
still would not be q candidate for gov
srnor. He says he long ago promised
MS vote to q personal friend. and he
would consider it dtshonorable thing
TO break that word by opposing him.
With regard to his congressional
boomlet so called, Mr. Smith admits
that many friends have written and
spoken 20 him on that subject. and
nave urged him TO oppose William
ne will not be a candidate against Mr.
Howard neither does he say that he
will be He merely corroborates tine
story that there are friends actively
advocating him for that Office.
The Atlanta man does not object to
having his political fortunes discussed
by friend or foe. so long as. the facts
are kept straight; but he does object
10 the insinuation in some quarters that
he has traded his former Joe Brown
views for new set of Hoke Smith
views, in order that he might Obtain
some ONCE. In supporting Woodrow
Wilson, Mr. Smith says he follow ed his
| Arm conviction OF the right--that he
vas for Woodrow Wilson and had so
announced publicly. long before I'm
derWood's name was mentioned in
Georgia
NJ. Smith says that uhen he does
get ready to plunge politically. every
body will be given ample and suficient
notice.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
Miss ElizabetI, Madden.

The funeral Of Miss Elizabeth Mad
den 80 wears old who died in Oakland
City win be held at Pooles chapel this
afternoon
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
Boy and Girl, Too, Come to
1'Sex Controller" He Says
Both Are Ideal.

NEW YORK. MAY 93.-Scientists to-
day are deeply interested in the claim
of Dr. David Allyn Gorton the Brook
lyn physician that he has discovered
the secret of sex control.
Just about year ago DR. Gorton,
who is in his eightieth year, married
Bertha Rehbein. his stenogra pher and
literary secretary. romance. his
friends called the marriage, but today
it appears to have been a romance of
more philosophical order than they
suspected.
At their home. No. $50 Eleventh
street, Brooklyn the doctor and his
wife received congratula lions on the
birth of twins-a bouncing boy and
girl DR. Gorton, who is a student Of
the theory of the control Of sex as adj
vanced by DR. Eufurt. the ia nous Ger
man scientist, had been looking about
for the proper mother for the son who
should be brought into being endoNed
with everything that heredity could
give him For % years his search last
ed and he finally decided that the girl
who had been taking his dictation was
the woman he had been seeking The
aged physician got the boy he wanted
and. to his joyful surprise also found
himself the father OF bouncing girl
He gives this personal account Of
the remarkable births
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23

The sweet girl graduate is about
the only person who may remind
the people now adays that Beyond
the Alps Lies Italy" and not be
suspected Of an intent to put some
body in the 'Ananias club.
What's the matter with Geor-
sia:' INQUIRIES The Augusta Her
aid Nothing radically wrong. per
haps, even if she does go first
one way and then another politi-
cally
The hrst evidence OF opposition to
Judge Allen. of Baldwin, for the presi-
dency of the next senate came today
when j. e. r. Bowden let a number OF
his friends know that he would in the
event of his election to the senate. be
come a candidate for the presidency
thereof
Up to the time OF Mr.. Bowden's an
nouncement, nobody had "heaved" If
sight 20 contest with; the Milledgevnle
man for the high honor he seeks. and
as It had been generally conceded tina.
Judge Allen was to have no opposl.
ton. it goes without saying that the
precipitation of the Waycross mans
hat into the ring will attract no little
interested attention
Judge Allen still seems to have one
advantage Of Mr.. Bowden. however
inasnhuch as the Judge is to be elected
to the senate without opposition, ano
already Is at liberty to prosecute his
other campaign without any ifs ands
or butts attaching. whereas Mr.. Bow
den has something of a fierce fight or
10 achieve his primary ambition
Both men are populaf, and race
between them for the presidency of the
senate would be entertaining enough
for ordinary purposes.
Judge Moses Wright of Rome is an
Atlanta visitor.
Judge Wright is not taking any acute
interest in politics right now. being
constantly engaged in a large law prac-
tice He still hopes to see his favor
tie for the presidency, Judge Judson c
Harmon. of Ohio. nominated by the
Democrats
"If the Democrats had the good sense
70 nominate Harmon" said Judge
Wright. he would beat either Taft OF
Tedd II would not make the slight
est dinerence Rhioh ran on the Other
side
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
STORE BURNS NEAR MARIETTA.

MARIETTA. CA May %. The store
house and dwelling Of X 2. Daniel
On TING Atlanta road about two miles
from Marietta we're entirely DESTROYED
h hrs The loss "a about i1.5Q0. with
5000 insurance,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23

One of the present railroad commits
sioners-Paul B. Trammell--seems
likely to be returned to ONCE without
protest from any quarter Mr. Tram
nell is serving an unexpred term
brought about some six months ago by
the promotion of Commissioner War
ner Hill to the supreme court bench.
and 1t seems generally agreed that he
shall have full term without a fight
Long before Trammell was appointed
to the commission by Governor Hoke
Smith, he was known to harbor decided
ambition in that direction. Mr.. Tram
melrs father was the chairman of the
states flrst railroad commission, and
was one of the most acceptable and eff
ficient commissioners Georgia ever had
He started the great work that sub
sequent commissioners have endeav-
ored, with varying degrees of success. to
carry forward
Paul Trammell admits that he de-
sires nothing SO much as to link his
name perpetually with the honorable
body his father helped bring into ex-
istence-and it'is conceded. moreover,
that.he is amply qualified for the work.
II he is to have opposition. it is not
yet apparent.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
Rx DE-. D. a GoRroN.


! am oyerjoyed a The gracious grant
to me and mine of twins-a son and a
daughter. both the most beautiful chill
dren thai I ever have seen I did not
bespeak for but one-a son-but the
gift of daughter twin was not less
welcome. be assured
1t was = grave respon sibihty At my
age-near Soto become the father Of
child IT was no hasty or in-con-
sidered resolution but a deliberate one.
full OF purpose and meaning and /
would have it understood that J was
actuated by the highest and most eX-
allied motives, in which my wife fully
shared An ambition to rear son who
would be able to take up my task when
I must lay it down has possessed me
for more than a quarter Of century
And this say without prejudice to my
noble and talented son, Dr.. Eliot tGor-
tom. whose ambition Il different from
mine, though not less noble
I am criticised in certain quarters
and not without excellent reasons for
Of my life Time alone can decide as
to the wisdom or otherwise, of ms
course j required no small degree OF
courage to carry my purpose: but to
achieve it | would sacrifice ease and
comfort and run the risk of short all
lowance and penuy the rest Of my
days.
Outlines His Theories.
believe that my theories Of per-
petual youth have worked out Here
are the essentials.
First work in fundamental have
been a hard working fellow all my life,
and work 10 what has kept me young
It's trite but true it never killed any
man Work hard FOL work sake for
there is no branch Of industry in which
nnn can Use Nour hand Nithcut nner.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23

once again a senate committee
has vindicated Lorimsr. Cheer up,
nevertheless. There will be no
Lorimer presidential boom started
The subsequent kissing and max
lngup between the President and
the Colonel Is going TO be beautiful
to see-if it ever happens
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07

4 to represent all sorts Of objects: flowers.
/ birds. ships, animals. or anything that
the fancy dictates. II is exceedingly In
teresting work, and gives ample oppor-
| tunity for busy fingers and the active
/ brain to evolve many beautiful things
For instance, scarf for the library table
has a border OF books on each end The
books are pieces OF cloth the size Of an
actual book cover. stamped IN gilt with
the name OF your favorite author and
applied as a patch on the end OF tbs
scarf, which can be Of linen. cretonne,
denim. or burlap. The scarf hnishes with
| a deep hem or fringe.
Very beautiful pillow tops are fash
ioned by applying patches cut to resem-
bL, various flowers, in their natural
colors On a square yard Of pale green
gingham a tulip design Is worked out
by making the blossoms ofSyellov ging-
ham and the stems and leaves OF
paler shade of green. First cut a paper
pattern the desired size OF a tulip bios
som Cut the yellow gingham howers-a
dozen in ALA little larger than the pat
terms. Turn in all edges neatly and
press them Fat with a warm iron. Cut
eight long. curved leaves from the light
green gingham and eight slightly curved
stems: also four straight stems. Turn IN
the edges and press.
Now mark the center OF the square 20
be used for the cushion top and divide
It into four equal parts by creasing.
This win give you definite lines TO work
on. Lay the material out fat on
table and apply the patches In the fol-
lowing manner, basting them in place ns
you go along. From the center OF each
edge apply two OF the long leaves curv-
ing toward opposite corners; then three
stems, having two curved stems on each
side and a straight one in the center.
On top of the stems put a tulip noWer,
and repeat the directions on all -FOUR
sides OF the material. This Will give
you a very pretty design applied IN a
manner. With fine cotton
and very fine stitches sew around the
edges Of the flowers and leaves as you
would TO apply a patch to anything
then with a fine stitch outline the petals
OF the flowers and the veins in the
leaves. Three straight or slightly curved
lines OF stitching are then made from
each center flower to the one next H.
forming a quilting IN the center of the
cushion The work Is then earetullE
pressed on the wrong side. stitched 10
the underneath portion Of the cushion
cover. which has an opening across the
center Of the back and buttons on. and
the cover Is ready to be slipped over
the pillow.
This is one OF the simplest and easiest
of the patchwork cushion tops. Any
amount OF elaboration can be put upon
he work. and II can be done with q
wide variety OF materials and eolors.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
LITTLE JOURNEYS
In FASHION LAND

Hats no longer boast but a single
feather. quill or flower; instead they are
crowded with trimmings to their outer
most edges. Feathers, marabou, ostrich
bands, and their kindred kinds predomi-
nate. The favorite arrangement for trim
minss Of all kinds Is very high toward
the center. Some materials bank softly
Into mound shape. while others tower
treelike on the top OF the crown.
No wardrobe is complete without a
scarf-preferably scarfs-of some kind.
Those Of fur are the acme OF luxury ana
are very graceful, particularly when
worn In accordance with the French
mode. Imported scsrfs which resemble
our old-time fascinators of Ice wool are
laying claim to much favor. and 1aces,
chtnons, satins, and velvets play no
unimportant part.
Fringe has not yet ceded its place 10
any other trimming. In fact, It seems
to be longer. heavier, more varied IN
materials and In greater demand than
ever
Fur sets Of hat. scarf, and mum are
very chic. although the long fur coat is
rapidly gaining precedence over separate
fur pieces.
Quilted silk kimonos are the ideal cold
weather negligee. They are distinctly
Japanese IN design and combine the ut
most warmth with the least possible
weight.
Patent boots and those OF suede are
the acknowledged leaders In footwear;
the former accompanying the more Sc
verely tailored garments, the latter be-
ing the prime favorite for afternoon
wear and Informal dress occasions
Silver gray is the shade OF the mo-
ment In Paris. and American women past
their first youth are eagerly recognising
its possibilities. especially for very eIab-
orate gowns. which permit 1t to be used
In combination with either brighter or
more somber tones, as ones taste die
tates
Black velvets with narrow stripes OF |
color are about the newest thing ini
dress fabrics, and make up very efec-
lively when trimmed with plain black
bands or with materials exactly MATCH
ing the stripes In color
Pearls and coral reign supreme In /
iewelry. and gold nligree IL the fad Of
the day.
Stenciled chlffons are having the Iargestl
among the frocks which |
are seen at oil the social functions OF
The younger set And chemisettes are a
feature OF girls school dresses which
mothers like. Although the dress Is OF
,erse or cheviot, a fresh chemisette may /
De worn each day.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
MISS SHEARER WINS
PUZZLE CIRCLE PRIZE

Within three numbers OF a correct
solution is the nearest any member OF
the Puzzle Circle came last week in
the puzzle Of the titles OF tventy-two
recent books.
Miss j. G. shearer. SS2 New York
avenue. was the successful contestant
for the first prize of three dollars,
which Is awarded her with nay eOnErst-
uIatiOns.
While the puzzle was not difficult, it
was true that many book titles would
fit certain numbers, which made 1t diff
ficult for puzzlers TO decide which to
use.
Mrs. S. lie Monroe, S17 North wash
ingten street, Alexandria, came within
Eve numbers Of a correct solution,
which proved 10 be the most neaFIy
correct list submitted after Miss
Shearer'S which entities Mrs. Monroe
to the second prize OF -.
Third third prize was won by q very
young member OF the PuEzIe Circle, lit
tie Miss Helen Gould, 4Os Sixth street
northwest, washInEtOn. This little lady
came within SIX numbers of the cor
rect solution OF the puzzle, which was
running pretty close TO some OF her
adult competitors.
: My congratulations are extended to
the prize winners. while my sympathies
go out to the also rams, who will surely
be prize winners at some other time. in
some future contest. J. C. NJ.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
WOMEN SHOULD POP"
SAYS PROF. 6. w. COOKE

and guaranteed not to shrink or run IN
the wash OF matrimony.
The main reason. however, that Do
nestle peace and felicity would b aur-
mented by women having the rixht 70
choose their husbands - that the happy
wife is a good wife and q contsnted one.
You hear nothing OF matrimony being a
failure In those homes where the wife
thinks that she has got the prins package
IN the lottery OF Nedlock.
AZ long as woman Is madly IN love
with her husband no labor that she does
for him Is hard, no sacrifice ID bittsr.
Nor does It make the slightest difference
what sort or a man he n. Shs never
sees him except surrounded by the halo
ner fancy ecnjures up. and 70 Ssr he h
a hero OF romance. a fairy prince before
whom she spends her fics IN blissruily
burning incense.
There isn't the smallest doubt that the
majority Of disgruntled wives-ths hen
pecking. nasgins. extravagant, winning
wives that afiiict 30 many good man
are the direct result Of the system OF
courtship that prevents a woman from
taking any active part in love-niaking.
These women all had TO take the men
they could get instead OF the men they
wanted. and they are revengfng their dis
appointment and ehagrin on their hapless
husbands.
Men DO Not Approve.
Strangely enough. although they would
be largely benefited by giving women
the right to propose. men. especially
Angio-Saxon men. view the idea with
horror. They seem to think that Il
would be a torturing experience to have
o woman ask their hands IN marriage.
This is an error. To be made love TO by
a pretty girl is quite delightful expert
ence. Well. rather
Men also seem to fear that II women
pop the question they would have no
chance whatever to escape matrimony,
and that they would lack the nerve to
refuse 10 be hers when a lady asked
him. no matter how little they might
fancy the fair suitoress. This is also
mistake. Men don't hesitate to say
No good and hard TO the woman who
tries TO borrow money OF them OF who
presents TO them a gold brick business
50 why should they be shy
about declining to go with her to the
altar unless they 50 desire?
OF course. the one tangible objection
TO womens proposing was
the feminine lack of money. A lady
couldn't very well ask a man to assume
her board bill for life, but now 20 many
women have money OF their own and
20 many more have good jobs that en-
able them to be financially independent
that that obstacle has been practically
There are those who contend that Il
would be a horrid, bold thing for a
woman to go frankly up to a man and
ell him that she loves him and would
ike to marry him and that she was
satisfied that she could make him happy.
,ut. rightly viewed. would not suchi =
proceeding be Infinitely more modest
han the underhanded means a woman
ion and lead him on through chicanery
md deceit up to the proposing point:
Give women the right TO propose and
svery wife will be breaking her neck
rying TO please her husband, and there
viii be no more unhappy homes.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
WHAT BABYS WARDROBE
NEEDS FOR ITS COMFORT

An infants wardrobe should be warm.
but at the same time as light as poSsi-
bic. first on the baby-s account, and
then for the sake Of the mother or
nurse. The first outfit ror baby should
include six fine French flannel hands
with the edges pinked. Some mothers
bind the edges of baby-s bands. ana some
hem them; but this is unwise. as the skin
OF every infant is exceedingly tender
and will show the marks even of machine
stitching If the band Is tight; therefore
the preference for pinkIng.
Four fine wooden or siIk-apd-uooI
shirts are enough for the first weeks OF
baoy's life. When washed, they should
be dried on wooden stretcher for that
purpose, or else they will shrink SO badly
it will be impossible to get them on.
-Four little night dresses, made from
q fine quality Of Ensnsh longcloth or
nainscOk, come next on the list Make
these in the simplest manner possible
Just shirred IN at the neck ana wrists
with the bottom finished with a deep
hem.
Six everyday slips can be made OF the
nainsook. They must be laundered fire.
Quently, for absolute cleanliness is i'm
perative where infants are concerned.
Make these slips very plain. with wide
armholes and plenty OF room for the
little hand TO slip through. Trim with
a dainty lace friu about the neck ana
edging the sleeves. A yoke OF fine tuck
ing can be used, but do not put much
work on these slips: keep them plain.
Two more elaborate dresses NAV he
provided. II desired. Make them Of yerv
fine cambric or nainsook ana trim win
fine lace insertion, feather-stitching, or
hand embroidery. Hand-run tucks can
nwfws Ag -nrF FgNz a.
Three flannel petticoats will be plenty
at first, for, with the pest OF care, they
shrink when washed; besides, baby grows
fast. and will soon have to have new
ones.
pretty, long wrapper is a necessity.
This can be made OF fine nuns yelling,
flannel, or china silk, interlined with
wadding.
Cream, pale pink. and pale blue are
suitable coiors- This must be ample in
size, with loose-itting sleeves and wide
at the wristbands This rule should ap-
ply 10 all OF baby'E frocks, for tiny hands
grow quickly. and fingers get tangled in
wristbands that are too light
Trim the wrapper with fine embroidery.
A lace frih can edge nat. round collar |
and also the sleeves,
-Four dozen diapers win not be too
many, and four 20 six pairs of bootees i
must be provided.
The christening robe may be as elab-
crate as the mother pleases, but it must \
be dainty as we'll
The shortening OF all long dresses can
be made when the baby is SIX months /
old II the weather is mild and there Is no /
danger Of the child taking cold
Run the hens In by hand: then. II II l
be necessary TO lengthen them. Il can
easily he done.
4 coat OF the finest French flannel is
the most approved outer garment. Trim !
In the simplest possible way. arith silk
braid or fine lace. A shoulder cape Is l
The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
NOVEL HATp1E.

Quite lovely hatpins can be made from
scraps Of velvet and rich silks. Buy
WOODEN button molds the sizes you
fancy and strong glass-headed pins with
serViceable points. Never commit the
error or making pa handsome ornamen-
tauon on a common ''wobbly" pin. Pad
the mold with little cotton wool and
cur round of silk large enough to fit
wen over. allowing for gathering on. In
the center Of this circle embroider
sa slnan design in gold or silver thread. the
Iashionable bead. seduin. or ribbon work.
now chip OF the glass head OF the pin.
Inc padden mold has hole in the CEN
Yer and the pin is fitted into this ana
secured with sealing wax.
Ihen lay en- the embroidsred circle,
draW up the thread already run on II, and
fasten on neatly.
Should you decide to give set OF
tnese pins TO friend. find out. II pos
siole, the prevailing color OF her millinery
and lengths OF the pins that would suit
ner best little forethought like this
sreatly enhances the value OF the gift