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ROME REFORM WAVE HITS POOL PLAYERS; 16 UNDER INDICTMENT i 'ME, GA., Oct. 18. —Sixteen young four of whom belong to the so set of Rome, are under indictment , ne Floyd county grand jury for t !t! g. It’is a peculiar charge which . have to answer. " ere is a law which makes it a mis. , . a nor to play pool and let the loser j.,-. for the game. Although this has the practice since time Immemo ,.ia technically it is against the law . i|v young men indicted must face ■ Jge. At the same time the grand it dieted all the operators of Rome ~ ms charging them with main ■Mring gaming houses. POSTAL EMPLOYEES DROPPED. . \ VANNAH, GA., Oct. 18.—W. F. C , nnP r and E. J. Seymour, postal em f s have been dismissed from the L rvi.n following the recent investigation ,jht about by charges preferred , , hi Postmaster Marcus S. Barber. Jr., Postmaster W. C. Greene. FOB DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR OR ITCHY SCALP-25 GENT OANDERINE Save your hair! Danderine destroys dandruff and stops falling hair at once—Grows hair, we prove it. If you care for heavy hair that glis tens with beauty and is radiant with hf, h;>s an incomparable softness and ■ < hiffy and lustrous, you must use I>:i derine. because nothing else accom plishes so much for the hair. just one application of Knowlton’s Panderine will double the beauty of your hair, besides it imme , j :i o ? dissolves every particle of ■iandruff; you can not have nice, heavy, healthy hair if you have dandruff. This destructive scurf robs the hair <?f its bister, its strength and its very life, and If not overcome it produces a fever ishness and itching of the scalp; the hair i ts famish, loosten and die, then THE MENTER CO. FALL SUITS AND COATS Unusual Values at Moderate Prices AN INVITATION — y° u visit our store? Will you look at the Coats and Suits our expert buyershave selected as / / best products of the best manufac- Y \ '"\ turers ? Will you try on a few of 1 V/ \ \ that appeal to you? Will K \ /\ \ y° U examine the styles, the mate /jf V I /*’) r ’ a^s * t^ie workman ship ? Will you ! \ \ /see how becoming a good suit or i Bss / 2Xc7 coat rea hy is on y° u ? ’Wiu y° u "l make special note of what pleases ’I you, whether it is a sl2 or $35 ill' garment? Will you compare it r ißili with the same priced garment in U . i Bl every other store in this city ? If S ‘ H yOU I* * S aI l we ask ' You will V ‘i ''t-H he our customer as long as we con- V WatfTr tinue to S ive the splendid value we V : 111 Pl * do now. Millinery Dresses iBCTr Skirts Waists cJ7Hen: <L Do you want a good, snappy, business suit? Do you want L somethingthat will look neat and Hi \ 'gfcf' a little bit dressy even after hard f 1 v wear ? Something of good, ser- CA I viceable fabric, built by skillful tailors, along up-to-date lines? I Something costing sls, $lB or I lj J S2O, and looking like a whole lot 11 r, I more ? Do you want a warm, 11 e'7/ snug overcoat that will make you ll IF enjoy the winter season ? Let's II M get acquainted. THE MEN- TER CO. is the store you have Wz been looking for. m CHARGE ACCOUNT C. Let us recommend our Divided Payment Charge Account Plan. It’s a convenient and respectable one. We own and operate nearly 100 stores, and extend this privilege in every one of them. Incidentally, it’s because we own nearly 100 stores and buy to such good advantage, that our prices are so low. THE MENTER CO. SUCCESSOR TO MENTER S ROSENBLOOM CO. 11l WHITEHALL STREET SIOO,OOO FOR OLD MAIDS IS LEFT BY SPINSTER SAX BENITO, TEX., Oct. 18—Old maids of this county are provided for in the will of Miss Mary Philpot, who died here recently. Miss Philpot herself never married, and at her death was worth SIOO,OOO. The will instructed her administrators to amply care for all old maids who ap ply for , assistance for a period of two years. The bequest warns against aiding grass widows and requires the spinsters cared for to prove that they are 40 or more years old. EX-R. F. D. CARRIER FREED, COLUMBUS, GA., Oct. 18.—Jacob Selkirk, formerly a rural free delivery carrier, of Shellman. Ga.. but who was convicted at the May term of the Unit ed States court, on a charge of violat ing the postal laws, has been released from Muscogee county jail on an order of Judge W. ZT. Newman and has re turned to his home. women of St. Lukes Methodist church in this city raised' a purse to de fray the old an's expenses to his home. the hair falls out fast. If your hair has been neglected and is thin, faded, dry, scraggy' or too oily, don't hesitate, but get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton’s Danderine at any drug store or toilet counter; apply a little as directed and ten minutes after you will say this was the best investment you ever made. We sincerely believe, regardless of everything else advertised, that if you desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and lots of it—no dandruff—no itching scalp and no more falling hair—you must use Knowlton’s Danderine. If eventually—why not now? A 25 cent bottle will truly amaze you. (Advt.) TffE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 18. 1912. BULGARS BEATEN BYTURKISHARNIY Sultan’s Forces Victorious in Battle, and Invade Belliger ent Balkan Kingdom. CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 18.—A Turkish army has invaded Bugaria near Mustapha Pacha and has defeated the Bulgarian troops there. Dispatches from the scene of action state that fighting has been going on over 48 hours and that the Turks have made an advance of four hours march into Bulgarian territory, driving back the Bulgarians before them. Mustapha Pacha is on the Adrianople railway line twenty miles northwest of the city of Adrianople. The battle be gan Wednesday’ night before Turkey had formally’ proclaimed war against Bulgaria. Frontier guards precipitated the en gagement. but troops were brought up by both opposing generals and fighting soon became general. Having the ad vantage of railway transportation, the Turks were able to move greater bodies of soldiers with speed, and their ad vantage in numbers soon caused the Bulgarians to fall back. Night put an end to the engagement, but it was resumed yesterday morning and continued all day, with the Bul garians stubbornly contesting each inch of ground. A message from Salonika says that two Greek gunboats, which yesterday ran the Turkish forts in the Gulf of Arta, Turkish vilayet of Janina, to day shelled a Mohammedan village. It is believed that this act will lead Tur key to declare war against Greece at once. QUITS BARBER CHAIR TO BECOME COLLEGE PROFESSOR OF LATIN GREENVILLE. S. C., Oct. 18—G. A. Poetz. a Greenville barber, has been called to a professorship of Latin in a California university. • Poetz came to Greenville in 1884 from the Black Forest region of Germany, soon after the arrival in this city of Pro J feasor Adolf VonFingerlin, who taught at one time in Furman university. Pro fessor VonFingerlin ts now in California, and he has called Mr. Poetz to join him in his university work there, knowing hint as a young man to have been proficient in Latin. Poetz was the first white barber to open a shop in Greenville. For years in his leisure hours he has pursued his linguis tic studies, until now he is said to be one of the most proficient meh in Latin in this country. SOUTH ATLANTIC SUPPLY MEN HOLD CONVENTION SAVANNAH GA., Oct. 18.—The bet terment of trade conditions by co-oper ation was discussed at length at a meeting of the South Atlantic Supply association held in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Sixteen mem bers were present. South Carolina, Georgia and Florida being represented. The association was organized in Charleston last May. R. B. Lebby, of Charleston, was re elected president; J. G. Bolding, of Au gusta. vice president, and as members, of the executive committee, W. D. Krenson, of Savannah, chairman; J. M. Tull and M. B. Barkley. LEGISLATOR ROBBED BY STATE FAIR PICKPOCKETS MACON. GA.. Oct. 18.—The state fair is proving a prolific field for pick pockets, despite the vigilance of the Pinkertons employed especially by the fair management. That they are op erating in gangs is attested by’ the fact that seven men lost their purses in the same coach on a Georgia Southern and Florida train coming to Macon. One of those whose money’ was taken was Scott Warren, of Sycamore. Ga.. who was recently elected to the legislature from Turner county. G. S. &7. R?R. DECLARES $2.50 A SHARE DIVIDEND MACON, GA., Oct. 18—The annual meeting of the stockholders and di rectors of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad resulted in the re-elec tion of the old officers and the declara tion of a dividend of $2.50 per share. A. D. Schofield, of Macon, was elected a director to succeed Fairfax Harrison, who resigned. W. W. Finley, president, and J. B. Munson, vice president, were re-elected. SUFFRAGE FLAG STOLEN FROM BELMONT HOME NEWPORT. R. L. Oct. 18.—Thieves or jokers have stolen the “Votes for Women" flag which Mrs. O. H. P. Bel mont had flying over her home here. SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA. Stewart Brothers et al. vs. Randall Brothers; from Polk superior court— Judge Price Edwards. Judgment re versed. J. H. McLarty. J. S. James, for plaintiffs In error. .1. R. Hutcheson, W. T. Roberts, contra Bank*of Garfield vs. Clark et al.; from Emanuel Judge Rawlings Judgment reversed. Saffold X Larsen, for plain tiff in error. Smith & Kirkland. Wil liams & Bradley, Hill & Anderson, Dix on & Larsen. Lee Godfrey, contra. Rogers vs Rogers; from Tattnall- Judge Sheppard. Judgment affirmed. Way & Burkhalter, for plaintiff in er ror. Waters vs. Waters; from Hall —Judge Jones Judgment affirmed. J. G. Col lins. for plaintiff In error. W. M. John son. contra. At the Lyric this week—- “The Call of the Heart.’’ COL.J.P. CULBERSON DEAD; WAS OLDEST U. OF G. GRADUATE Colonel John Pope Culberson, for many years the oldest living alumnus of the University of Georgia, died last night at 8:25 o'clock. He was 94 years old. Colonel Culberson was born in l,a- Grange. Ga.. and became a lawyer after being graduated from the state univer sity. He served a term in the Georgia legislature before the outbreak of the Civil war. He enlisted in Iverson's com mand and attained the rank of colonel. Since that time he had lived in Atlanta, retiring from the active practice of law about fifteen years ago. His family is noted for longevity. Five of his six brothers and sisters lived to be more than 70 years old. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Romella Bird, of LaGrange: two sons, John Pope Cul berson. of Chattanooga, and C. F. Cul berson. of Hugo. Okla.: and'four daugh ters, Mrs. Lyman Ivy. of Big Springs. 'tex.. and Mrs. J. K. McCall. Mrs. R C. Abbott and Mrs. A. C. Perry, of Atlanta The funeral will be held in private thia afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence, 855 West Peachtree street, hnd the body will be taken to West Point for inter menu CHARLES S. BARRETT ONE OF LEADERS IN A TOBACCO PROJECT LY-NCHBURG. VA„ Oct. 18.—To lauhch a concentrated movement to se cure a governmental monopoly on to bacco similar to the system in Brazil relative to coffee, was the purpose of an all-day conference held fiere under the auspices of the National Farmers Education and Co-operation union. Thirty prominent men from Virginia, the Carolinas. Tennessee and Georgia, including Charles S. Barrett, president of the national union. Union City, Ga.. attended the conference. The principal address was delivered by former State Senator A. F. Thomas, of Lynchburg, originator of the move ment. The session was executive and no statement was made at its close for publication. THIS “BLACKHAND” HAS FIVE FINGERS; NOTE THREATENING If there's a man in Atlanta who has five fingers and a thumb on his right or left hand. Royston Cabaniss, son of H. H. Cabaniss. would like to find him. Mr. Cabaniss is in receipt of a genuine or fake blackhand letter, on which is painted in lamp black or shoe polish, bold and dark, a hand with the number of digits named above. Not only that, but there is a skull and cross-bones, which is supposed to carry an added meaning, and on the back of the paper is a queer kind of script of which Mr. Cabaniss knows nothing. Mr. Cabaniss has neither sought po lice protection nor spoken to the un dertakers. but is rather inclined to be lieve that the letter Is the work of jok ing friends. TEST OF 16 “PICTURE” BRIDES FOR HOOKWORM SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 18 -Sixteen ' picture'' brides from Japan were de tained when they arrived on the liner Siberia. They will he examined for hook worms. and if found to have the disease, will be treated on Angel island before be ing permitted to land. Picture brides have always given the immigration officials trouble. If nothing can be shown to impugn the declared hon esty of their intent to marry the man whose picture they carry, their treaty rights entitle them to admission. CAUGHT AFTER SEVEN YEARS. COLUMBUS. GA.. Oct. 18.—After successfully doging revenue officers for seven years. Parson Dunn, a well known character of Meriwether county, has been placed under arrest by Deputy Marshal Blue, of the United States court. He will be given a trial at the December term of court. GRANDMOTHERS USED SAGE TEA To Darken the Hair and Re store Gray and Faded Hair to Its Natural Color. It is easier to preserve the color of the hair than to restore it. although it is possible to do both. Our grand mothers understood the secret. They made a "sage tea,” and their dark, glossy hair long after middle life was due to this fact. Our mothers have gray hairs before they are fifty, but they are beginning to appreciate the wisdom of our grandmothers in using “sage tea” for their hair and are fast follow ing suit. The present generation has the ad vantage of the past in that it can get a ready-to-use preparation called Wy eth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. As a scalp tonic and color restorer this preparation Is vastly superior to the ordinary “sage tea” made by our grand mothers. The growth and beauty of the hair depends on a healthy condition of the scalp. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy quickly kills the dandruff germs which iul> the hair of its life, color and luster, makes the scalp clean and healthy, gives the hail strength, color and beauty, and makes it grow. Get a 50-cerit bottle from your drug gist today. He will give your money back if you are not satisfied after a fair trial Special agents, Elkin Drug Co. (Advt. > v/ J WOMEN TO URGE OPEN JIB SCHOOL Preparatory to going before the finance committee of council for the purpose of urging the establishment in Atlanta of open air schools, there has been ap pointed at the instance of the Mothers congress of Atlanta and the Anti-Tuber culosis association a strong committee through which the subject will be pre sented in all its details, and at least ini tiatory action in this direction will be urged forcefully. This committee Is composed of Mrs. .1. Wade Conkling, chairman; Mrs James R. Little, president of the Mothers con gress: Mrs Robert Zahner. Mrs. F G. Hodgson. Mrs. Hamilton Douglas. Mrs. Wiliam Edwards, Miss Rosa Lowe, Dr. Frances Bradley. Judge E. C. Kontz, Dr. C B. Wilmer. Joseph Logan, Dr. K. P. Daly, Dr. Robert G. Stephens and Dr. Theodore Toe pel The members of this committee will go before the finance committee of council at the earliest opportunity, and will make the strongest possible represents ions re garding the necessity for open air schools In Atlanta It has already been shown through a statement from Dr. Stephens, medical examiner in the schools, that there are more than 900 Atlanta school children suffering from anemia and mal nutrition who are in need of this sort of treatment. The committee expects at least to se cure a sufficient appropriation to enable the board of education to make a begin ning in thfsiimportant work, feeling sat isfied that If this is done its extension will be assured, as has been the case in all cities of the North and East where the system has been installed. Drives Out CATARRH No more Blowing, Snuffling or Morning Hawking to Dislodge Mucus, When You Breathe Germ Destroying HYOMEI. HYOMEI (pronounce it High-o-me) is guaranteed to end the misery of ca tarrh or money back. Breathe it. destroy the catarrh germs, and soon hawking and snuffling will cease. Breathe it and crusts will no longer form in the nose; mucus will not lodge in the throat; all inflammation will leave the membrane of the nose and throat and your head will feel clear and tine. Breathe it for coughs, colds and sore throat; its soothing, healing, antiseptic action is better than all the stomach dosing remedies in creation. Complete outfit, which includes in haler and bottle of HYOMEI. SI.OO. Ex tra bottles of HYOMEI 50 cents at druggists everywhere. To break up cold in head or chest over night or to more quickly conquer stubborn catarrh, pour a scant tea spoonful of HYOMEI into a bowl of boiling water, cover head and bowl with tow el and breathe the vapor for several minutes before going to bed. (Advt.) ’’■T" You could buy your coal from the mines and save I " the coal dealer’s profit—would you I You could buy your meat from the slaughter W house arid save the butcher’s profit—would you You could buy flour from the mills and save the / grocer’s profit —would you / You could buy your shoes from the factory and A save the shoeman’s profit —would you Os Course You Would ® Then why pay a double profit on your clothing. Buy direct from the men who make or fashion the clothes and save the middlemen’s profit. We sell from our mills direct to iest styles---nobbiest fabrics and shades— I fit—at a price you can always afford. $25 and S3O I Woof Suits | |S Overcoats * IS If our Individual Measure for ill our efforts to making these ts and overcoats. We make UNION MADE use better materials give nd fit than clothes you pay $25 and S3O for in other stores. Vhere You Get $2.00 Worth for Every Dollar You Spend See our striking line of snappy up-to-date 'patterns and shader, —in worsteds, cheviots, serges, scotches and Wfe tweed.L Take your choice. Pick the style you prefer. . That’s all there is to it. Our expert tailors will take your measure. Your clothes will be made in our sun-lit union shops by ezpsrt cutters snd highly skilled happy tailors. We will give you a perfect fit —the finest you ever had on your back hand back jll 1 your money. That’s the Scotch Woolen Mills’way ofdoing business. It’s the way that guarantees utmost clothes value for your money. Thit is the name and address of the Isl 7 DCHPUTDCt original—genuine—sls.oo tailors IU i LsVLM I TiLL Remember it Fight shy of imitators MAIL ORDERS: Out of town customers write for free samples and self-measurement blanks. ropyright. 1912. Leon Sigman. WARRANT FOR BLACK CHAMPION CHARGES ABDUCTION OF A GIRL CHICAGO. Oct. 18—A warrant charging Jack Johnson, negro pugilist, with abduction, was issued today. The charge is made in connection with the case of Lucille Cameron, a white girl. Mrs. F. Cameron-Faleonet, the girl's mother,, made the complaint. The girl is'now in a cell in the South Clark street police station charged with disorderly conduct. SETS FIRE TO HER HOUSE BECAUSE RED SOX WON EL PASO. TEXAS. Oct. IS. —Mrs. Cornelius Livingston, a rooter for the New York Giants, was so chagrined because the Boston Red Sox won the world's championship that she set her house on fire. SAVE ONE THIRD OF YOUR COAL BILL 5 by using a Moore Air- Jgfflk Tight Heater. It burns all the gas, the smoke and the Txt soot. Will burn the cheap- est slack as well as best lump coal. It warms and circulates the a f r in a U the rooms. It O niakes an even temperature ' ' W everywhere. ■ 1 BUY IT AND BE COM 1 PORTABLE. mi | i /fSk Hi&\\ bwpKEf everlasting 1*57 King Hardware Co. 87 Whitehall Street SAVANNAH PRESBYTERY MEETING AT VALDOSTA VALDOSTA. GA., Oct. 18.—The Sa vannah Presbytery, in session here this week, will continue through Sunday, with interesting sermons and discus sion each day. Dr. G. L. Bitzer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and former moderator, convened the Pres bytery Rev. VV. S. Milne, of Tifton, was elected moderator. Rev. Lacy Maffett, missionary to China, made an address on religious progress in China and the Far East. The preachers at tending the Presbytery were carried for automobile rides over the city. The Savannah Presbytery extends from Statesboro antX Savannah to St. Marys, on the east, and to Tifton and Fitzgerald on the west. Elders and ministers from all the churches In the Presbytery are here. Eugenie Blair in “Madame X,’’ next week at the Lyric.