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The evening world., 1913-06-05
EXPECTING TO 90 TO JAIL,
GOES TO HOSPITAL INSTEAD.
Judge Is Lenient With Sick Man
Who Stole to Get OF
the Streets.

When Peter =. Roth. a roofer OF NO
~ West Houston street. was arraigned
see sentence. having pleaded guilty to
the theft Of q pair Of shoes from .
store IN Duane street. before Judge
Swami In General Sessions to-day. the
sympathy Of the court ohic'ais and the
SPECTATORS went out - him. sa'iow ana
smacistsd from tuberculosis. he sham
blsd into court supported ~ two At
tsndanta.
II have looked Into your case very
carefully" Judge Swami said to Roth.
In fact. ] have been . busybody con-
corning you. I have made up my mind
that prison win mean your Death and
have arraingsA 70 ssnd you to . hos.
Sital whsrs ysu win - we'll taken
care Of. IA The hope that semsthina
The evening world., 1913-06-05

Chi1A Drisks Froa Poisoned Can.
william williams Of NO. al West Fifty
fourth street, four years old. died Of
poisoning In Roosevelt Hospital to-day.
lie was taken to the hospital last eve
ming after drinking from can which
had contained concentrated I've.
The evening world., 1913-06-05

can be done TO make the remainder Of
your days bearable."
Roth broke into tears.
This Ii too good to be true" he
mumbled. II came into court rqlis
morning expecting to be sent to Jail.
for ! had made up my mind to 10
there rather than sleep on the street.
! stole to be sent to jail"
The court officials and spectators made
up a fund which they gave Roth to
defray what little expense he may have
while In the Riverside Hospital.
The evening world., 1913-06-05
AUsTIN's BODY cREMATED.
Service fer Poet Laureate HELD NJ
same Tims II Royal Chanel.

LONDON. June s.-Ths body Of Al.
fred Austin. the late poet laureate,
who died on Monday. was cremated 1t
0older's Green to-day without any GER
emory. but by permission OF King
George = memorial service was held
In the Chapel Royal. 81 James's Pal.
acs. at the came hour and was al.
tended by the members Of the Austin
family.
The evening world., 1913-06-05
THE OLIVE OIL
OF THE EP1CURE

Perfect olive oil nuh no, oniv be pure.
but It mustshsve quality. Purity IL In.
sured by using only the virgin" oil from
the first pressing OF selected fruit. Quality
csn only he found In the fruit Of certain
favored districts. like Grasse. France. tho
home Of
The evening world., 1913-06-05

NJ U600000 Uovtn0 - Oossooo'
DcA0o. Juns k-Wheisssis Sry
~ Aeusse In Chicago have done the
S1ut bnsiaSss h their history duslnE
W ~ vesk. HUNDREDS Of out.os-
ueeuAsnts are here. anA ell The
11nanao eeaeerns eAy that buying V
N 6D0Ny that u has boeo impo0ibbs
\ ee1sss premptiy.
The evening world., 1913-06-05
PAID FlReMEN FOR MeWToWN
Csnmittee's Protest villas Promise
rpoa ennisssoaes Johnses.

From CoRmissiOaee johnson.
A committee OF nifty mer and women
residents Of Eimhurst and Ncwtown
called on Commissioner johnson To-
day. Their spokesman. Benjamin r.
Dewitt. deplored the action Of the Fire
Department In leaving the two DIS.
tricts In care Of volunteer hremen. The
territory. no said. has 10000 inhabt-
tants and property valuation Of Si.ooo. 900.
Commissioners johnson. after consult
Ing Deputy Commissioner Farley ano
chief Kenion. promised that paid ne
men would be assigned to the district
before Sept. I.
The evening world., 1913-06-05
CHRIS
Pronounced She-riS
OLIVEOIL

and refnarkabIe richness in medicinal ana
food properties found in CHRIS. Il 70
recosni,ed on the Continent ~, The Olive
IL youf dealer hesiis,es about supplyinS ycu witA
Chris. hs an indication that he would like to
In such Instance viii deliver to you direct OF
through some nsafby. merchant.
eontainins Is popular sslsd receipts, mailed on ~
csipt Of 10 esnts In stsmps o. ccins v
Dept. W. ~ Pistt Street. New Yerk.
The evening world., 1913-06-05

UNElll,ADAMSCQ
Sixth Avenue. Goth to esd Street.
Good evening,
Mrs. Wood"
Good evening,
Mrs. Clark"
care you going to the
Island tonight"
mo, Mrs. Wood, it's
too hot, and, besides,
John has a lot of new
Victor Records. We are
going to have a Victrola
party. Won't you conner
Bring your husband and
Marie"
Delighted to! I'm
crazy to hear the new
music. Wish ace could
afford q Victrola!"
"Aford a Victrola9
Why, we are getting
ours through the O'Neill
time payment plan and,
as John says, it's a
cinch--just as If some
body had given us the
instrument
"You don't miss or
begrudge so or 80 cenNs
q week. In fact, we
actually save it by stay
ing home and enter
tanning ourselves and
friends with our VIC
trola. Well probably
have a little dance to-
night"
Fine! But h ow
about records Mira.
Clark"
"O'Neill's furnishes
you with a generous
supply when you buy
your Victrola. Why,
we selected "a favorite
selections of Johns and
mine! Then, from time
to time. we have bought
records just as one buys
piano music"
The next afternoon
Mrs. Wood bought her
Victrola vi at O'Neills
on the following plan:
"A -
40
She Paid but s.
and a $25 Victrola was
delivered at her home,
with % worth of Victor
Records which she had
personally selected. Pay
ments were only 80 cents
q week for forty weeks.
= r.
~
Another Plan:
Pay 81 for q $l5 Vic
trola style Wand
80 in Victor Records of
yourown selection. Pay
ments only so. cents a
week for forty-six weeks.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Fleeced Churchmen
Out of Big Sum
Brother James Collecting Funds to
Aid Lsvonis Catholic Chapel,
Exposed Here, Flees.

Brother James" who claimed 20
be a Catholic priest and collected
over 5000 from the members Of the
Catholic Church in Georgia under
false pretenses. has not been cap
tured, although both the Federal and
civil authorities are on the lookout FOR
him
Little money was secured in Allan
Ia. for just about the time the man
began his operations here he was
exposed by Father Geor-, 5 Rapier.
and the swindIer Immediately left for
parts unknown.
James solicited money, telling sto-
~ that Catholics in LavOnia, Ca.
were rapidly leaving the church b.
cause they had no place in which 80
worship. Very viyidly he explained
what "A blow to the church IL would be
70 lose such a congregation.
A letter. alleged to have been writ
ten by Archbishop James II. Blenk,
was used as a means OF introduction
in some cases. and letters were writ
ten to other prominent Atlautans ask
ing them for funds.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Shaft to Major Butt
To Rise in Arlington
Joint Memorial to Him and F. D.
Millet Is Planned Near the
White House.

WASHINGTON, April IA mon
umen; To Major Archibald W. Butt
military aide 20 Presidents Roosevelt
and Taft. lost with the Titanic, will
be dedicated May 80 in Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery upon a spot Major
Butt, in 1903. selected for his burial
place when he was depot quartermas-
ter here and in direct charge Of the
cemetery.
The monument viii be a twelve
foot, granite. Latin cross, and is 10 be
erected by Major Butts brothers.
A joint memorial to- Major Butt
and Frank d. MilleL a Washington
artist and member of the National
Commission of Fine Arts, who also
persisted when the Titanic sank, is
TO be erected near the White House.
1t is TO be small ornamental foun-
tain, containing a shaft with two
classic figures in bas-reilef one of
chivalry representing Major Butt, the
other of art. representing MiIIet.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Bacon Is Nominee,
Chairman's Opinion
Duty of Party to Support Him Wheth-
er Named by Legislature or in
Election, He Says.

NJ Harris. chairman of the State
Democratic Executive Committee.
gave out a statement this morning
saving Senator A. O. Bacon was reg
ularfv nominated United States SEN
ator in the Democratic primary for
the present term; that the State con-
vention at Macon declared him the
nominee of the party, and that any
one opposing him would be an indie
pendent candidate.
1T is the duty and ] am sure 1t
will be the pleasure of every Demo-
.rat to support Senator Bacon. wheJh-
er his election be by the legislature
or by a special election called for this
purpose under tine recent change i'm
the Constitution. says Mt Harris.
chairman Har1s has discussed the
matter with several members of the
state committee. and they entertain
the same opinion ue does
He will NOT cali the various commit
rs-man together. on account of the
.urn. aesSary eNugu-e and trouble, but
is writing them
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
D, A. R. Leadership
Fight On in Earnest
Storey Faction Wins First Clash in
National Convention Meet
ina in Washington,

WASHINGTON. April 14.-In the
first session here to- day of the ma
tionaI convention Of the American
Daughters OF the Revolution the line
up gave promise of ID bitter fight be-
tween the storey and Horton fac
rions for the presidency There will
be no compromise.
When the report Of the credentials
committee was presented a delegate
from Maine was found to have two
badges. The Storey faction imme-
diately protested and offered a res
oution providing that special COM
mittee be appointed to decide all con
tested seats in the convention. This
resolution. representing a parliament
airy victory for the Storey faction,
was adopted.
Mrs. Martin w Iittleton. Of New
York. has thrown her hat in the ring
ON the Monticello issue. She is try
ing To- get the D. A. r. TO buy the
estate and make it a national shrine.
Mrs. Littleton claims to have discov-
cred a flaw i'm the will which trans
ferred Monticello TO Representative
jefferson Leyy's grandfather
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Baptists Gaining in
Sunday School Race
Threaten to Overtake First Christian
Church, it's Rival, in Unique
Contest.

New interest TO the membership
contest between the Sunday schools
of the Second Baptist Church and
the First Christian Church has been
added by the fact that the Second
Baptist school to-day shows a decided
gain on It's riyaland bids fair to close
40 the gap, in points made earlier In
the contest.
Five points are awarded for every
new scholar and two for every old
scholar who arrives on time. So keel
is the rivalry that the members of
one famiiy-that of Stephen q Hook,
real estate dealer-are reported TO
have hurried to the First Christian
sunday school yesterday morning
without their breakfasts. and Mr.
hook, when he arrived "A the church,
is said to have confessed. shiveringly,
10 forgetting one portion OF his APP
parel in his haste to be on time.
The contest, which began February
&C. will continue until May II. The
Second Baptist won from the First
Christian SUNDAY school yesterday b..
"A margin of l24 although the latter
sunday school had the most scholars
actually i'm attendance, 1.3O3. regarded
as the record for Atlanta. The Bap-
list had 1.lSI present. but won on the
number Of new scholars
For the entire contest the record in
points stands. Second Baptist. 25.3Su.
First Christian. 30.364
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
RAILROAD FROM ALASKA
TO MEXICO Is PROBABLE

VANCOUVER. r, c.. April 14-It is
definitely known that Sir Richard Nc
Brio q. Premier of the British Column
bia Province. after visiting Califor-
mia. viii 90 to Washington. d. c., TO
confer with the United States author
titles on matters pertaining to the
province, and il is asserted that me
intends 10 confer with President WI
son and representatives OF some Of
the large American roads in regard
10 the new Hartman Line in North
eru British Columbia. and with re-
spect TO other big development poll
cies
Canada Northern Pacific Railway
bonds. IL is confidently declared ny
those I'm touch with the money mar
kets. are being acquired by Amer
can railway interests. and this gives
additional color 10 the belief that
plans for linking some of the big
United States systems with the roads
now under construction in The prov
inces are maturing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
James j, Hill Says
West Is Prospecting
r. r. Magnate, in New York City for
Morgan Funeral, Satisfied
With Conditions.

NEW YORK, April l4.-James j.
Hill tine veteran empire builder OF
the Northwest" who came Co the city
TO attend the funeral of the late j. e..
Morgan. said business was good ia the
West and there were many evidences
of prosperity.
Mr.. Hin denied "a report from ST
Paul that Doe was IN New York Co
give special attention 40 important
matters I'm which Mr.. Morgan firm
and ne were associated.
That the earnings of the Great
Northern Railway Company for iaT
year viii show an increase Of &c.,
600 .0oo is no eNaggeration. according
To Mr Hill
He s8I1 crops On the Northwest
would be backward, owing To- the sea-
son being late.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Civil Bill, Vetoed by
Taft, Again in House
sundry Appropriations Measure Re-
introduced-Wilson Would Exempt
Unions From Prosecution

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
sundry civil bill carrying total APP
preparations Of $4,000. 0O0. which was
vetoed by President Taft. was rein
PRODUCED 100 the House To-day ny
Chairman Fitzgerald, of the Appro-
priatious Committee. exactly AS the
former President had vetoed IT, Taft
vetoed il on account of the provision
which prevented the Department of
Justice from using the antitrust fund
To prosecute cases against union labor
organizations and associations Of
farm producers.
President Wilson to-day made IL
clear that ne is determined To- stand
by the proposition 10 exempt the Ia
Dor unions and farm associations
from prosecution under the antitrust
law
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Martin Being Held for
Ransom, Family Thinks.

MEMPHIS. TENN. April Ia
Members of the family Of j. WILDER
force Martin. the wealthy resident Of
Memphis who disappeared in Lon
don. to-day said they did not believe
Martin was murdered. but Is being
held for ransom. y. Hill Martin,
brother. and n. Martin Dunscombe.
nephew. will reach New York to-nior-
row morning and will sail as soon a.
possible for London TO aid in the
search for the missing man. Ihey
left Memphis late last night.
For years Martin has been pr0mt-
nent in Memphis business and social
life. He is a member of the cotton
firm of Martin. Phillips & Co. and the
Oldest son of his wealthy widowed
mother. He is a leader in society and
the member of several clubs.
About a year ago Martin suffered
q nervous breakdown. He had pre-
viously spent several years in Europe
with his mother, returning here early
last winter. When he left for London
a few weeks ago, he said he intended
TO close a deal there for the sale of
a large plantation which the family
owns.
Henry Martin. a brother. left Chi
cago to-day for his mothers home
here. Before leaving he received
word that his mother was Frustrated
as the result of her sons disappear
snce
He also received word from the
New York Offices Of the Standard on
Company that the company was do
ing all it could to locate Martin, with
within the company had business deal
lngs. The message from New York
stated that the United States Gov
eminent may be asked 10 join in the
search
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Niger in WOOdpile,'
Says Dr., McNaughtOn
Convicted Slayer Declares Mrs.
Flanders Will Be Freed Wheth-
err or Not He Dies.

SAVANNAH. GA, April l4-Dr ".
j. McNaughtou. held in the Chatham
County Jail under death sentence FOR
the murder Of Fred Flanders. OF
Swainsboro. said to-day. that there
is Niger IN the Woodpi'r' in the
case against himself and Mrs Matte
Flanders. wife of the dead man. whose
trial on similar charge Is scheduled
IN the Emanuel County Superior Court
next Thursday
Dr. McNauehtou does not know
whether he will attend the trial of the
woman He says he is willing to APP
pear as witness He does not be-
licve that anything Will come ou; at
that trial 10 iujure him. 70 is his be
lief tHas the prosecution wishes TO
hang him before Mrs Flanders SIS
.ried He added that tho woman viii
be eNonerated whether or not me- dies
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
ASK MD FOR WAR
ON WHITE PLAGUE
Atlanta nti-TubercuIosis Associa-
ton Starts Campaign TO Raise
$lO,000-Work Praised.

To provide sinews for a continual
ton of the war inaugurated against
the white plague in Atlanta four
years ago, members of the Anti-Tu-
bercuIosis Association to-day began
"A canvass Of the city for a $4,000
fund
The work has been extended and
systematized remarkably in the short
time it has been established in Al
lanta. but the association finds its
activities badly crippled by lack OF
money. The physicians and nurses
have gone into the homes Of the des-
ttute. furnished treatment to the az
flicted and administered preventive
serum to those who have exhibited
tubercular tendencies or who have
lived in conditions favorable to ths
development Of the disease.
Laud Work of Organization.
Prominent persons, familiar with
the work accomplished. say the or
ganizatiou has been most effective
instrument in checking the disease,
in introducing sanitary conditions in
squalid homes and in making it more
difficult for other diseases to obtain
| foothold.
Visiting nurses are sent into the
homes OF the patients. Every mem
Der Of the family is examined. What
| ever disease or symptom of disease is
found in those associated with the tu-
bercuIar patient it promptly is taken
in hand and the afflicted persons are
placed in the care Of a reputable ply
stefan
-Four hundred and forty-six per-
sons unable 10 employ doctor were
given office treatments last month.
The four nurses Of the association
made 3O2 visits TO homes in which the
plague had gained an entrance.
Teeth Put in Condition.
Eighty four treatments were given
To tubercular patients with throat
trouble. The teeth of 40 patients
were put in prophyIactic condition hy
! the dentist OF the association. and
twelve persons received treatment
from the stomach specialist.
In addition to this record of the
month. many other persons were eX-
amined I'm the dispensary. a large
share of whom were placed under OBJ
serlation. The educational work that
is being conducted by the visiting
nurses is no small part of the cam
| paigu. although its result in a de-
creased mortality will not at once he
/ apparent.
a free clinic for negroes is in op-
I Grafton at POI l-2 Auburn Avenue
/ There members OF the colOred race 20
/ Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
/ A white doctor and white nurse are
/ in attendance at these times
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
COrSetS Are Taboo
With Misses Wilson
Society Girls Also Follow the Low
Heel Style Set by the Presi-
dents Daughters.

WASHINGTON, April l4-Sinee
the coming of the Misses Wilson. the
clever daughters of the President. 20
Washington great many society
girls have followed the example they
set of going corsetless and wearing
fiat heels on their shoes.
Even when they wear evening dress
the Misses Wilson are happy and
comfortable in low-heeI slippers.
They have demonstrated that Il docs
not require a high French heel half
under the arch Of the foot to make
10 look dainty Their fdyorite even
Ing shoes are of satin matching the
predominatiug color i'm their gowns
and finished with dainty buckles OF
chiffon chou.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
BURNS STARTS
HUNT FOR RICH
MEMPHIS MAN
American Detective, in London,
Takes Charge of Search for
Millionaire Martin.
"FIND HIM, DEAD OR ALIVEn
Look for Brazilian Beauty After
ward, Order Of the Hero of
Dynamite Cases.
"FIND HIM, DEAD OR ALIVE"

LONDON, April 14-William J.
Burns, the American detective, to-day
took charge of the search for J. WI
berforce Martin, the Memphis. Tenn.
millionaire, who has been missing
since the night of Thursday. April 3.
and who, it is feared, has been muir
dered.
The thing to do is to find the man.
dead or alive. and look for the wom-
an afterward," was the first order of
Mr.. Burns. after a conference with
J. Lockhart Anderson and Captain
Prior, the two men whom Mr. Mar
tin dined with on the night of his dis
appearance.
Referred to Brazilian Beauty.
The woman in the case is the
Young Brazilian beauty whom Mr.
Martin had met on the night of his
disappearance. The only other person
present al the interview between De-
tective Burns and Messrs. Anderson
and Prior was a representative of The
Atlanta Georgian.
Mr. Anderson. who has been wor,.-
ing night and day in the search for
his friend Martin, collapsed to-day.
He got his first sleep since last We'd
nesday. Afterward he held second
conference with Detective Burns.
81 am pinning all my faith Oh
Burns" said Nj Anderson upon leay-
ing.
Quiz Man Who Found Hat.
George Barnes, who picked up Mar
tins opera hat and wallet near Hun
gerford Bridge on the Lambeth side
or the Thames on April 4, the day
after the rich American disappears d,
was taken to Scotland Yard to-day
and questioned again.
Work of dragging the Thames f"H
Martins body was continued to-day.
The culvcrts along the river near
Lambeth were also searched on the
theory that Martins body may have
been secreted.
Americans Join Search.
\ movement was on foot by Amer
ican friends of Martin to have the
American Embassy in London under
take the solution of the mystery, but
lust at this time the silk hat and
purse were found.
j. Lockhart Anderson, at whose
home Martin was staying. had au-
thorized reward of $500 for in
formation leading To the discovery
of the missing man. The mvestiga-
ton will be continued with no less
energy. but hopes have been aban-
doned of finding Martin alive.
The young millionaires probable
fate recalls an incident in his career
Of year ago when delayed train
saved his life. He had engaged pass
age on the Titanic for his return from
England but arrived at the wharf
after the boat had sailed.
Martin was senior member of the
cotton firm of Martin, Phillips
Company, of Memphis, and belonged
to an old Southern family with rela-
tives in Baltimore and Richmond, his
friends here say.
He was a graduate of the Univer-
Sity of Virginia. and after his en-
trance into the business world made
frequent trips to England.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
METHODIST PASTORS TO
HELP HOUSE DELEGATES

Al the meeting Of tine Methodist
ministers to-day further cooperation
Of the MeJnodists in housing the cone
missiouers of the Presbyterian As
-embiies when they meet here iu May
was asked for. THE ministers prom
ised 10 do everything iu their power
TO find homes for as many visitors $
possible.
PRAYERS were offered for the rrc5y-
cry of Or Walker Lewis. who is cr..-
ically 3d.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
FLOODS AT DAYTON TIED
UP U. S. STAMPING OFFICE

Flood conditions i'm Dayton affected
the United States Government. ana
The stamped letter factory there Is
just recovering from the high water.
according to information received to-
day by Postma ster Mckee.
The factory al Dayton L. where ali
The special return notices are placed
I'm stamped envelope, and since the
Hood work has been practically Al d
s-sUdzttH Operation uaa Hs su re-
EEu-d. bur n wit Pot, .urus time before
q. orders and Shipment are caught
D.. with.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
Flood ReCeding at
Cairo; Levees Hold
Mississippi Rising Fast at Natchezt
mandates Buildings Along
River Front.

CAIRO, ILL, April 1.-THE Ohio
River to-day marked a stage of 500
feet. drop of four-tentbs of foot
during the night. An the levees about
Cairo we inact and city authorities
predict that all flood danger will
have passed before the end OF this
week.
General Dickson. Of the Illinois Ma
tionaI Guard, left Cairo to-day for
points ln Ohio above here, where he
win distribute boatload OF provi-
Sions and clothing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-14
MODEL GAS PLANT TO
BE BUILT IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO April IA coal gas
plant To cost $50 100000 will be erect
ed in Chicago soon. according to an
announcement to-day by the Peoples
Gaslight and Coke Company. a Chi-
ragu corporation. Work will begin
on the first section of the big plant
within few weeks. The entire pro-
ieCt will not he completed for sew
eraI wears. When finished. the pro-
meters say. Chicago viii have the
best gas plant in the world.