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2 SAYS DR.MERRITT IS NAMING THE PROBE Aiderman Van Dyke Charges That Battie Kill Head Is Pre venting Testimony. Continued From Page One. him and the other persons in the in stitution. Hi said Dr. Merritt tied a cloth around the head of a little Kiri one day to hold its mouth shut and stop its cries, and that when the child did not stop crying he put a pillow over its mouth. He said Dr. Merritt was abrupt to the patients, and he did not think the doctor showed them enough consider ation. Mrs. R. M. Vaughan, a retired school teacher, said that she went out to the institution to consider becoming a pa tient, hut that she heard »i much about discipline that she thought there was more discipline than doctoring. So she returned home. She said Dr. Merritt was not considerate of her. Her Southern Blood Rebelled. Mrs. P. D. Rubin, of Decatur, a for mer housekeeper at the institution, said that her Southern blood would not stand for the call downs Dr. Merritt and the head nurse, Miss Hunt, gave her, and that she resigned. She said it was not what they said to her, but the manner in which they said it, that of fended her. •T. H. Calhoun, of 230 Lindsey street, said that he had been a patient at the institution and that he wanted to go back. Ho said that he had violated a rule by leaving the institution twice and that he knew he could not go back the second time he left. He said that Dr. Merritt was sometimes a little strict, but that he thought everybody got good treatment. His wife and child were patients there at the same time. She, as a witness, said she had no complaint ex cept that once Dr, Merritt put iter baby out on the porch in the cold after its head had been washed. At the next meeting Dr. R. Tt. Daley, of the Anti-Tuberculosis association, who brought the original charges of mismanagement, will be called to the stand. He said Dr. Smith and Dr. Merritt would not co-operate with his association. CITADEL BURNING. BULGARIANS ARE HARD AFTER TURKS SOFIA. Oct. 26.-—After an all-night bombardment of Adrianople, Czar Fer dinand’s Bulgarian army moved for ward today, capturing three forts at Marasch. with 1,800 prisoners. The southwestern part of the city is burning, having been fired by the Bul garian batteries upon the heights of the eastern bank of the Maritza river, three and -a half miles from the inner forts defending that section of Adria nople. Military aviators who made a recon noissance state that the mosque of the Sultan Selim, one of the most historic structures in European Turkey, had been damaged by Bulgarian shells. The line of Bulgars now extends nearly around the city. There Is a brigade of Bulgarian soldiers at Vinza, 60 miles southeast of Adrianople and only 90 miles from Constantinople. Adrianople is in Imminent danger -of being cut off from Constantinople. The main body of the Turkish army defending Adrianople on the south holds a position 20 miles from the city prop er on the railway line to Salonika. General Abdullah Pasha, cotnmander- In-chfef of the Turkish army at Adria nople, has his headquarters there. The western wing of the Bulgarian army is moving slowly southward. It is believed that Czar Ferdinand's ob ject is to hurl his troops upon Abdul lah Pasha's position, in an attempt to cut off Adrianople from Salonika. The railway line between these two cities is the main artery of European Turkey, connecting up the east with the west. WEST END PASTOR WILL PREACH ON ‘CITIZENSHIP’ Rev. W. O. Foster, pastor of the West End Christian church, anti minces that he w ill preach a sermon Sunday even ing on "The Awakening Thought.” This sermon will b along the lines of citi zenship. A special invitation is extended to the public to attend Services at 7:30. STATE GEOLOGIST SPEAKS. BRUNSWICK, GA., Oct. 26.—5. W. Met'a he, state -eo. gist, delivered an Illusliated lecture on Georgia minerals at the cite hall here last night before a good sized audience. Professor Mc- Callte als • gav< good advice to those Interested in the drainage problem of Georgia. PUSHING RAILROAD EXTENSION. BRUNSWICK, GA.. Oct. 26 With more than live miles . f t ack laid, rapid . progress has been made on the Bruns wick end of the extension of the Geor gia Coast and Piedmont sailroad from Da'ien to this city. NEW UNDERTAKING FIRM. MARIE! lA. GA . < >et. 26. Morris Albn. of Marietta, and B F. Coggins ami H a Heard, of Canton. Ga.. have f< sim d a nev undertaking firm here occui ying t n Austin building at Puw uw Spi.-,, y - Anderson streets Mrs. H. C. White Believes Woman’s Mission in Life Is to Aid Women STATE LEADER TELLS “WHY IS A CLUBWOMAN" S. A(I ~’■ ** at Aw % 1— •’WwMfc bhht i vJ&vk 19e IMwaßwXwSaßim. Wme Sr r .aSJLki ‘ . ; Wwßt. s wT Mrs. H. C. White, of Athens, President State Federation of Women's Clubs. Jr y “Whether she will or no, the modern woman has, of necessity, become her sister’s keeper. It may or may not add to her value as a member of her race; it may or may not add to her efficiency as a citizen; it may or may not add to her indi vidual happiness. All this depends upon the spirit and the manner in which she meets the demands upon her and the extent to which she keeps invio late her essentially womanly qualities of modesty, gentleness and conscientious self-sacrifice. “But it certainly adds to her duties and bur dens. For-—whatever may betide in the evolution of society—woman will continue to have, as she has always had, chief part in the preservation of the integrity of the fundamental unit in any so cial system—she must be the keeper of the home of her sister and her brother; she must be the keeper of the children of them both. “ There are some who believe that organized womanhood is merely engaged in a propoganda for the securing ot a larger measure of what are designated as Woman’s Rights. These may well excite suspicion and distrust. But-—without undervaluing the sincerity and the zeal with which some may feel called upon to wage battle in this cause the vast majority of us, I am sure, prefer just now at least not to enlist actively for the fray. Dispensary probe TO BE RESUMED BY S. C. LEGISLATORS SPARTANBURG. S. C., Oct. 26. State Senator Howard B. Carlisle, chairman of the legislative committee named to probe into the affairs of the old stat" dispensary, today announced that lie had called a meeting of the committee to be held in Columbia next Thuisday. As yet, however, no wit nesses have been summoned and it is impossible to state at this time what testimony, if any, will be heard. This is the investigation that brought forth such startling revelations prior ti the primary election in this state on August 27, when testimony was intro duced by detectives from the Burns agency, ami Thomas B Felder, the At lanta attorney. WOUNDED MAN IMPROVES. THOMASVILLE, GA., Oct. 26. James L. Patterson, who was shot ten days ago by J. W. Dillon, Jr., has Im proved very greatly and the attending physician states now that he sees no reason why he should not recover. Mr. Dillon is still under arrest, but nothing ‘ inis as yet been done in the matter, al though the grand jury has been in ses ! sion here this week. I M. A. Terrell. M. A. Tirrell, aged 33 years, died last night at his residence. 165 West Alex ander street. He is survived bv his wife and four children. The funeral arrangements will be annoum ed later. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1912. DEATH TOLL AT VET HOME NOW TOTALS FIVE IN ONE WEEK Closely following four of his former comrades. J. W. Hargrove, the fifth vet eran to die at the Soldiers home in six days, passed away yesterday. \V. D. Broadnax died the night before, and three comrades had preceded him during the other days of this week. From Sunday to Saturday five old soldiers have died. Mr. Hargrove served throughout the war. His funeral arrangements will be announced later. SIGNS NAME TO THREAT TO JUDGE: A LIGHT FINE LOUISVILLE, KY„ Oct. 26.—C. C, F. Brandt, a local jeweler, was fined SSO In the Federal court for having sent a threatening letter through the mails to United States Judge Francis Wright, of Danville, 111. Judge Evans said he m ule the punishment light because Brandt signed his name and address. HERE’S A MAN ONLY 35 WITH FORTY-SIX WIVES JOHANNESBURG. Oct. 26.—The champion polygamist of the British em pire has been discovered among the Bantu tribesmen of the Transvaal, ac cording to returns of the census office today. He has 46 wives and is only 35 years old. t His next competitor in the matrimo nial stakes boasts of only 28 wives. ■ DIAMOND JIM BRADY GIVES $200,000.00 FOR SAVING HIS APPETITE BALTIMORE, Oct. 25.—James B. Brady, of New York, better known along Broad way as "Diamond Jim” Brady, has do bated $200,000 to Johns Hopkins hospital. Mr. Brady was suffering from an afflic tion which prevented him from eating Treatment and ajl operation at John i Hopkins hospital several months ago re stored both stomach and appetite. WOMEN WHO AID MEN IN JAIL-BREAKING ESCAPE VALDOSTA, GA., Oct. 26.—Two negro women prisoners, Roberta King and Claudia Mitchell, dug their way out of the county jail and by knotting blankets together swung themselves from the second story and made their escape. The women were confined on a charge of having furnished saws to other pris oners, with which they nearly effected their escape some days ago. \\ Ith a stove handle the women dug the mortar from around the brick where electric wires entered the prison and made a hole large enough to crawl through THOMAS TO HAVE FAIR. THOMASVILLE, GA„ Oct. 26.—" We are going to have the most successful fair next month that has ever been seen here.” said Munaker Parker today in speaking of the Thomas County Farmers fair to be held here November 13 merchants, carnival shows, balloon as t*lons and a big poultry show will be among the attractions. “We are content to.commit to God and to our brothers the preservation and extension of such rights as it may seem necessary for us to possess in order that we may be better and happier women and more valuable and efficient citizens. Besides, the performance of our clear and undisputed duties leaves us no time to spare, no energies to waste. Extension of our duties, our responsibilities, our power may best be secured by worthy performance of those already in our hands. “ I he individual woman should be better, hap pier, wiser, and more intelligent woman through membership in her club. Personal culture is se cured by association with others, cultured or seek ing culture. Ihe extent and the great variety of the activities of our clubs looking to personal cul ture of the members is indicated in many cases by tne names of the local clubs. The individual wom an should be a more competent and useful wom an through her club associations. “As keeper of the individual home and guardi an of her own children she may learn much of value to her in her own offices from interchange of thought and experience with her sisters. But it is in meeting the larger responsibilities which have come to us and which are not individual or person al that the club organization demonstrates its necessity and proves its efficiency”. OLD SHOES MADE NEW GWINN’S SHOE SHOP 6 L b U e C l K l' E rh S J^ E ,;y O 4^ o site P,ED a M t°lllt H a BEFORE i V-n \3’r U C/AFTER ' Call iaxi.ab Co. When in a hurry, ben Hicne ivy 367. Atlanta 220 f 11111 ui' - - -- 1 . 11 ! .■■LJJ.i aw■■-w—s— -0 DR E. C. CRIFFIIM’S o«St*‘hoom» | Our Scientific Care Gives Modern Dental Health Set Teeth Only $5” Delivered Day Ordered 22k. Gold Crowns $3.00 Perfect Bridge Work $4.00 Phone 1708 Lady Attendant | Over Brown A A'len'i Drug tore 24J, Whitehall Street ‘‘As president of the Georgia federation of Women’s Clubs, I be lieve that the mission of the clubwoman is not to secure ‘wo man’s rights’ or suf frage but to hel p wom ankind in every day things, to fit them selves and their neigh bors for their res ponsibilities, old and new”. CHAMBER IUDIK ID LIMIT PISM Min ■Hardware Merchants Join Cru sade of Public Safety Com mittee Against ‘Toters.’ Following the disclosure of rM „„ Pistol "toting" in Atlanta and South, as shown in statistics recent published by The Georgian uh ' V showed that Atlanta was fifth | n ho X cide rate in the South, the ’. public safety of the Chamber of c„ ° mittee is today in open war on the h discriminate sale of firearms J ? city. The city council will be asked • restrict the sale, as The Georgian 9Ug ’ gested, and a resolution to this . ff A was passed. Even the hardware firms that handi, firearms are in favor of restricting • sale. Chairman J. W. Lowenstein \ the committee, read letters from five, the leading hardware companies In th. city, and of these four were in favor of forbidding the purchase of a pistol on less the purchaser has a permit fr om the chief of police. Letters of I nqu H were addressed all of them several ago and the letters were In answer tn the inquiry. One concern favored al lowing all firearm traffic except plstoli Baavara to ba Conaulted. Final action on the resolution to council was delayed until the next meeting of the committee, when Chief of Police Beavers will be asked to ap pear before them and explain the ben method of restricting the traffic io small firearms. The resolution a| ni directly at pistols and win not mate rially affect the sale of shotguns and rifles. The committee believes that pawn shops are largely responsible for the sale of cheap pistols, placing the dan gerous weapons within the purchase power of even the poorest negro. The hardware firms also believe this to b» true. Secretary Walter G. Cooper read the statistics, similar to those which ap peared recently in The Georgian, show- Ing that Atlanta stood fifth among the cities of the South with 29.8 homicidal per 100,000 of population during 1911, Memphis is first with 63, Charleston has 42, Savannah 37 and Nashville 35. Fight on Voltage Wlr»». The practice of allowing high voltage electric wires to come Into the crowded district of the city w r as aloo considered. E. R. Haas and Porter Langston formed a sub-committee which will report upon how far Into the city It Is safe to bring wires of 22,000 voltage. City Electri cian Turner testified that proper Insu lation was required when the wires were installed, but that frequently this was worn off and accidents occurred. The committee passed a resolution fa voring constant Inspection for all the electric wires of the city. The committee also adopted resolu tions favoring muzzling for six month! all dogs suspected of hydrophobia, and roofing the sidewalk when buildings of two stories and over are being con l structed. PREFERS HIS AMERICAN JOB TO_ENGLISH TITLE MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. Oct. M- That, if he chooses, some day he may inherit the estate and title of Lord Muncaster, master of an English estate, was the statement of Edmund Penning ton, president of the Soo line. Presi dent Pennington said, however, that ht would not attempt to obtain the title but would remain an /American. To flavor fancy food deliciously SAUER’S PURE FLAVORING «*• TRACTS. Vanilla. Lemon, etc. Thir teen highest award* and med*J». (Atm Why Endure Pimples and Blackheads? If you wish a skin clear of pimples, blackheads a n " other annoying eruptions, begin today the regular use of Cuticura Soap assisted b} Cuticura Ointment. - ’ other method is so agrees e > so often effective and so ec0 * nomical. _ TREATMENT: - Gentlj smear the affected parts ui Cuticura Ointment, on end of the finger, but do n rub. Wash off the Cutie Ointment in five n11(U ! . with Cuticura Soap an. water and continue batW for some minutes, treatment is best on n and retiring. At other use Cuticura Soap - t the toilet and bath, to in preventing inflamnia irritation and clogging 1 < pores, the common l,u ‘' these distressing facia 1 tionsand other unwho conditions of the comp and skin. . Ton nrM not bnr »’ thouah old erery where* 11 milled I'* . Hnnp end Ointment «tb J, HP. (V- bonk Addrem ' MrTnnder-fnpod "If n . ,h t !ber.l corn Soap Sharing Stlch. Liner ll