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' CITY'S STREETS CULLED SNARES j FDRJMLS Police Matron Declares Strict Home Training Necessary to Save Hundreds. Mrs. Mary Bohnefeld, police matron, declared today that conditions in At lanta are more perilous to the young girls of the city than they have been in years, and urged Immediate action to remedy them. “The problem of the young girl is the greatest and most important confront ing Atlanta today," said Mrs. Bohne feld. “The public thoroughfares of the city are snares for hundreds and it is high time public officials were giving this matter their attention." Mrs. Bohnefeld declared strict home training was the great, fundamental necessity at this moment. Mrs. Bohnefeld gave expression to her opinions apropos of the address Sun day of Evangelist Bob Jones, who se verely denounced the modern “deco rated” woman and pleaded for a revo lution of sentiment among womankind. Advocates Stats Home. Mrs. Bohnefeld says her experience has made her a staunch advocate of a > state home for girls. Such a home, she believes, is preferable to private insti tutions, and could easily be made self sustaining and of great good. As to the situation In Atlanta. Mrs. Bohnefeld said: “The parents in Atlanta must be un aware nf the dangers that beset their young daughters on every hand, else they would be more energetic in pro tecting them. I am in a position to gain information that would shock the whole city were it all known. The peo ple of Atlanta generally are ignorant of what is really going on here. The situation is alarming and is getting worse. If the true situation were known Atlanta parents would tremble for the safety of their daughters. "Our greatest need along this line right now is enlightenment of the home and stricter home training for young girls. If girls were given the proper instructions by parents in the homes there -would not be so much of this tramping of the streets in immodest dresses, highly painted faces. and the keeping of late hours. Parents to Blame, She Says. , “First and foremost, parents are to blame. They allow their girls to rule them and do as they please, recklessly choosing their own companions, until finally the'- awake to the true horror of it. all—but too late. “The preachers of the city should wage a campaign on the homes. If we’ll begin there and first correct the parents, I’m satisfied conditions will be immediately remedied. I have come in contact with hundreds of girls whose lack of proper home training have led them into the police station, and my experience has caused me to regard this girl problem as the greatest and most important -we face today.” GOOD ROADS AUTO TOUR OF COUNTRY IN JUNE NOW PLANNED A special meeting of the county com missioners will be held this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock to decide on plans for an extended automobile tour of .Ful ton county. The trip will be in the in terest of good roads. It is planned to offer prizes and it is thought from 300 tn 4no automobiles will be entered. The date on w hich it is to begin has not been announced, but It will be some time in June. Shelby Smith, member of the com mission; Superintendent Donelson. of the county public works department, and other officials will begin laying out the route in the next few days. COUNCIL WELCOMES EXPERT PROBE OF CITY GOVERNMENT Council has unanimously invited the Chamber of Commerce to investigate all the city departments through experts who will be brought here from New York. The resolution extending the in vitation, which was passed by council yesterday, will probably be approved by Mayor Winn today. The Chamber of Commerce, through its committee and the city board on muni cipal research, proposes to finance a $6,- , 00f investigation of the departments with a view toward greater economy and science in the administration of the de partments. T “It Is not the object of the Chamber of Commerce to antagonize any city offi cials,” said Councilman Clarence Hav erty, chairman of the city board of muni cipal research, today. "It wants to co operate with the officials in providing a more efficient city government.” RECOVERS 13 BILLS SENT TO WASH IN NIGHTSHIRT GADSDEN. ALA.. June 4.—J. H. Hibbs, a traveling salesman, had thir teen S2O bills and fearing that he might lose them sewed them in his night shirt. He sent the garment to be washed, forgetting to remove the bills. He thought of them after the garment been gone several hours, and calling a policeman, went to the home of the washerwoman. She had- found the money and was ready to return It with out hesitation. L. W. BPOWN ON BOND BOARD. 1 Leonard W. Brown, president of Brown Perryman &• Company, was ' elected bond commissioner from the Second ward by the coun-.il yesterday afternoon, to succeed J. J. West, re signed SOUTHERN GIRL WILL BE DAISY QUEEN AT VASSAR COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT / x // X\ // \\ \ / fIHK - ; •V \\ : // / \ \ • / ■ *’•* W w '! XV- ■ jA x “ 1 " r Xf (1 wWwl - Tn fTEUKji /ot ffl /Att- z- ** ’•C” jSr V<2 ' •’C MISS MARTHA LOUISE TIPTON. ICE PRICES UP. HDUSEWIVESSAY Downtown Consumers, How ever, Declare Rates Are the Same as Last Year. Ice prices during this sweltering weather have advanced over those of last year, according to housekeepers, but the majority of ice dealers say otherwise. Prices range from 20 cents to 40 cents per hundred pounds, the price being determined by the part of the citj- it is to be delivered to and the amount of ice to the purchase. To stores In the downtown districts it Is 20 cents per hundred pounds where 100 or more pounds are purchased, and at the rate of 25 cents per 100 where fractions of 100 pounds are purchased. In the residential districts 30 cents is charged when 100 pounds are pur chased and at the rate of 40 cents per 100 when a fraction of 100 pounds is purchased. Advance to Housekeepers. Housekeepers claim that last year they purchased ice from wagons in small amounts at the rate of 35 cents per 100 pounds, and that this year they are charged at the rate of from 40 to 45 cents per hundred, and sometimes as much as 50 cents per hundred. Managers of soda founts and ice cream parlors declare that no advance in the price of ice has been levied upon them; that in the downtown stores they are getting it for 20 cents per 100 pounds just as they did last year. WOMAN GIVES CHECK AS APPEARANCE BOND, THEN STOPS PAYMENT Mrs. Pearl Maner, 105 South Pryor street, Is sought by detectives. Mrs. Manor’s home was raided yester day afternoon by Detectives Hewell and Hollingsworth on complaint of neigh bors, and she was taken to police station She remained there but a short time, de positing a check for $l5O as collateral for her appearance in police court. The check was drawn on the American National bank. The officers were given a jolt today when Detective Hollingsw;orth. appearing at the bank to cash the check, was in formed. it is said, that Mrs. Maner had stopped payment on the paper. Chief Lanford ordered an immediate search for Mrs. Maner, with instructions that she be rearrested and taken tn the police station. BRANDfIs RETURNED TO PEN: APPEAL PENDS NEW YORK. June 4 -Foulke E. Brandt, former valet of Mortimer I. Schiff, was taken back to Dannemora prison todaj for the 20-year sentence imposed upon him. an appeal of w iiieh , is now pending. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. TUESDAY, JUNE 4. 1912. Miss Martha Tipton, of Ken tucky, Has Chief Place in Time-Honored Ceremony. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., June 4 Official announcement that the time honored Daisy Chain Procession as a part of the Vassar college class day ex ercises will not be abandoned this year, as was expected, hes brought unbound ed happiness to students of Vassar. Because of the many requests to con tinue the pretty and unique ceremony the college authorities have decided to have the Daisy Chain Procession this year as usual. Class day will be ob served June 11. The Daisy Chain Pro cession will start at 4 o’clock in the afternoon and 24 of the prettiest girls in the sophomore class will bear th > floral chain. Miss Martha Louise Tipton. of Ken tucky. will be this year’s daisy queen. She is one of the prettiest girls at Vas sar. The first of the commencement exer cises at Vassar will be held June R, when the tree ceremonies will be held. June 9 Dr. James Monroe Taylor, presi dent of the college, will deliver the bac calaureate sermon to th- graduates. On June in Mrs. Taylor, wife of the presi dent, will hold her annual "at home" and the May dance will be held. June 11 will be class day. Commencement ex ercises will be held on the following day. OF OFFICE HUSBAND HELD WIDOW TO RECEIVE FEES DALTON, GA., June 4—The widow of A. J Calhoun, an aged Confederate veteran, who was county treasurer, will receive the fees of his office until his successor is elected. T. D. Ridley, as sistant cashier of the bank of C. L. Hardwick & Co., who has been ap pointed acting treasurer, has declared that he will pay all the fees during his tenure to Mrs. Calhoun. Treasurer Calhoun died at his home at Rocky Face yesterday and was buried today. 121 GIRLS GRADUATE AT MILLEDGEVILLE NORMAL MILLEDGEVILLE, GA., June 4. The largest graduating class nf any college in the history nf the state has received diplomas from the Georgia Normal and Industrial college here. The graduating class was composed of 121 young women, who left today for their homes in different sections of the state. Why do they alt say, "As good as Sauer's?” SAUER'S PURE FLAVOR ING EXTRACTS have received thir teen highest American and European awards WINDOW BOXES FILLED. ATLANTA FLORAL CO., Call Main 1130. Automatic Refrigerators are superior to all others. C. H. Mason, 6 and 8 West Mitchell street Riggs Disease If your teeth are loose and sensitive, and the gums receding and bleeding, you have Riggs Disease, and are in danger of losing all your teeth. Use Call's Anti-Rlggs. and ft will give quick relief and a complete cure It Is a pleasant and economical tretment, uceu and recommended by leading min isters, lawyers and theatrical people who appreciate the need of perfect teeth. Get a 60c bottle of Call's Anti-Riggs from Jacobs' Pharmacy, with their guarantee to refund the money if it fails to do all that is claimed for It. It is invaluable in relieving sore mouth due to plate pressure. Circular free. CALL'S ANTI RIGGS CO.. 23 Williams st., Elmira, N. Y. ATLANTA FIRM ES TABLISHES PHONE SHOPPING DE PARTMENT The J. M. High Co., has inaugurated a new departure for the con venience of Atlanta women. This means when you are in a hurry, you can call 4838, connect with a professional shopper and have your errands promptly eared for. Have a phone in your home, only 81-3 cents per day—and “Shop by Wire.” ATLANTA TELEPHONE and TELEGRAPH CO. A. B. CONKLIN, Gen. Mgr. Beaver Board GEORGIA PAINT & GLASS CO., 35-37 Luckie St Wholesale and Retail. HOLDERS OF CENTRAL I RAILWAY STOCK PLAN ' BIG ISSUE OF BONDS SAVANNAH. GA., June 4.—The ' stockholders of the Central of Georgia J railroad, who yesterday authorized an issue of $15,000,000 of 6 per cent cumu lative preferred stock, have called an other meeting for July 8 to authorize the issue of a large amount of refund ing and improvement bonds with which to liquidate existing indebtedness I against the Central. The stock issue i will he used to take up the road's in come bonds. The state railroad com mission will grant a hearing on June 20 to sanction the issue. Following the stockholders meeting, the directors ratified their action. At this meeting John Bell tendered his resignation as secretary of the Central Bell, who is also assistant secretary of the Ocean Steamship Company, will resign that place at the next meeting of the company's directors. t An Easy Way I to get rid of a spell of Indigestion, Sick Headache, Consti pation, Biliousness, Heartburn. Cramps or Malarial Disor ders is to take HOSTETTER’S STOMACH BITTERS IT TONES — STRENGTHENS— INVIGORATES—REBUILDS BTry a bottle today and be con- r: 11 vinced. All Druggists. wf MSB® ■ifewJSSJS i J.M.TOI COMY J,M.M MW Special Purchase of Over Three Hundred Silk, Lace and Ivory-Finish Sam pie Fans Values $1 to $2.00 n E S a^e ® e^ns 8 o’clock TOMORROW A Fare offering of exquisite novelties—a sa^e °f ' ace » and Ivory-effect fans, spangled and hand-painted—all new and very beautiful. They’ll be sold so quickly tomorrow that you must be here when the sale opens at 8 o’clock. They’ll make lovely A W/ commencement gifts, and you know every girl wants one. Lingerie k Dresses 1 r i dO 17 styles tor selec- * Wall tion in Voile, Mar- ' ■' ? quisette and tine f. Flaxon, beautifully ILfcH JwSILwHk trimmed in Cluny, ©WWIWI-W Vai lace and em- ffWlvW broidery. IH'BW Values to $20.00 $7.95 SENATOR'S BATHS $6 EACH; WILLIAMS ASKS REMOVAL WASHINGTON, June 4ln his plea to have the luxurious baths in the sen ate office building removed, Senator John Sharp Williams said that it costs $6 a. bath a senator. Ask Your Friends About Us Among our thousands of patients In At- s ;W 1 lanta and vicinity It is probable that many ■L, are your personal friends. Ask them BBfeUxtffieffWwjyxlri' about our services—the high quality of our work and materials, the oromptnesa with 1 which we meet our engagements. I r It is expert care In every detail of y PAINLESS Dentistry that has established J I T and maintains our high reputation. Set of Teeth $5.00 Bridge Work $4.00 Gold Crowns, $4.00 and $5.00 ATLANTA DENTAL PARLORS . Or. C. «. CONSTANtINI, Prop. Mgr. 19 1-2 Peachtree StM — l, i I J.M-High Combot. BUNGALOW BEDS For Tents and Sleeping Porches We can furnish these complete and most comfortable Bungalow Beds, from $4.00 to $17.50 each. Os solid Brass, like cut, com- p*/\ plete with nice felt mattress.... I— 1 " SUIT INVOLVES PEGLEG’S • ■ $2,500 BONUS FOR BRIDE l:w YOFtK, June 4 —ln suing for * B sf-pn ra t ’.->n Mr-; Kranz thal after her husband, Isador had givpn her $2,500 to marry him,, be cause he a cork leg. he made her give rhe m«mev hack. :.s 5