I ltd GREAT ME0JCAL CENTRELAN OF PHYSICIANS HERE Merger of Medico-Chi and University's Schools fj Contemplated FIRST STEP OF PROGRAM A merger of nil the medical colleges In thts city Into ono great Institution of In struction and the consequent making of Philadelphia tho greatest medical centre In tho country Is the hope held by prom inent physicians nnd educators here. The first step tonard this coal will bo taken within a short time, It Is expected, with the merger of the Medlco-Chlrurglcnl Coliege and the medical school of tho Uni versity of Pennsylvania. A resolution "looking with favor" upon the proposed merger has already been passed by the trustees of the University and the con summation of the mentor is regarded as certain before long. BUILDINGS MUST GO. Tho buildings of Medlco-Chl are In the path of tho Parkway and must foon bo raxed. It Is believed that the student and members of tho faculty will bo trans ferred to tho University of Pennsylvania and tho money that tho Institution will receive from tho condemn! Ion of tho property will be turned over to tho Unl veislty. It is understood that the I3oard. 'of VlewerB has allowed a nuni of between JGOO.000 nnd $700,000 as compensation to the Medlco-Chlrurglcnl College. Humors of a merger between tho two medical schools have been heard for sev eral years, but now It Is stated posi tively that tho consolidation will bo brought about. One of tho plans for tho new Institution that will grow out of this merger and of others expected to follow calls for the establishment of a great post-grnduato medical school with a faculty of tho most learned physicians to be found In any Institution of the kind In the country. It Is expected that an appropriation many times larger than that obtained nt picscnt would bo had from tho State nnd that students not only from all parts of this country, but from Europo as well, would bo attracted to the Institution. A special committee, agreed upon yes terday nt tho meeting of tho Board of Trustees of tho University of Pennsyl anla. will Investigate the University's part in' the new plan and will report shortly to tho trustees. If all of the medical schools could be brought Into tho plan It would mean that the money now appropriated by the Stato and divided among tho Jefferson Medical College, Medlco-Chl., the Women's Medi cal College and the University Medical School would bo combined Into ono large sum and devoted to carrying out the aim of establishing ono great centre of medi cal instruction In this city. JEFFERSON IN DOUBT. Dean Patterson, of Jefferson Medical College, said today he had heard nothing to Indicate Jefferson will participate in the proposed merger. "We are satisfied with Jefferson as It Is," he said. "Wo havo a university charter, the samo as the University of Pennsylvania, and conditions here aro not in nny way similar to thoso at Medlco Chl, which is being dispossessed by tho Parkway and to which the merger is un advantage. "Of course, this talk of merging all tho medical schools Into ono great Institution - has been In the air for some time, and it may be possible that a union of all the i medical schools will bo brought about. "Any action taken by Jefferson would be up to the trustees, who probably would consult the faculty.' There has been nothing official done so far that 1 have heard of." Many physicians connected with Penn and with Medlco-Chl, who are on the Inside of the scheme, are confident that their plans will be realized, and are pleased to reflect on tho advantages, from many points of view, of such combined institution. It Is believed that the student body, both undergraduate and graduate, would exceed 1000. Buildings, splendid both architecturally and in equipment, would be erected. There Is no question In the minds of medical men that the carrylnjr out of the plan would make this city the home of the best-equipped medical school In the Western Hemisphere. Already tentative plans have been made for the erection of a building for post graduate work, and it Is said that J1.000, 000 will be spent on the structure. It la said that the Medlco-Chlrurgtcal College now holds an option on a site along the Parkway, and it Is thought that this would bo an Ideal spot for the erection of the school. The Dackers of the plan have sounded the administration of Jefferson Colleie on the matter and hope is entertained that this institution will bo Included In me merger. It is believed, say those who favor the Plan, that the State authorities look with favor upon having a large medical school here instead of three or four smaller ones, and It is thought that legislation during the last flveiyears has indicated a tend ency toward the establishment of two great medical institutions In tho State, ono In tho eastern part and the other in the western part. Pittsburgh and Phllu-' delnhla are the two lotlral centres for such Institutions and, it Is argued, in this city such a college should and undoubted ly would come under the supervision of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia already holds an Import ant place as a centre of medical learning. dui me establishment of the proposed new college would give It a prestige so great as to be almost unimaginable at hub time. MOURN VETERAN'S DEATH '"Tip Your Beaver" Allraendinger, Old Retired Sleuth, Dies Veteran rttv rttwiv nt rit ttii mourning today over the death of their i Comrade. William Aiitnnriinir .,..-. old, who died last night in his home at North Hth street. Allmendlnger was appointed patrolman by Mayor Smith on May 19, 1881, and was M i?f the central atatlun, lie continued at i III! a nnnt until mil ,.. i. -i..-. rip your beaver" was one of the many Quaint expressions which frequently fell XrOm Vila iinrrlin n r .4 1. ...n .. . l referred to as "Tlp-your-beaver William," Why OUR Hardwood Floors LAST Kxpert workmen lay seasoned, flawless hardwoods on carefully , prepared original flooring with SJO'lfuro - proof paper between, inat'a wn our hardwood floors ast for nenerutlons, Bee us first. PINKEHON TARTY HEADS IN N. J. INDORSE THE VOTES FOR WOMEN CAUSE Declare Unqualifiedly for Suffrage as Election Nears ATLANTIC CITY, Oct U.-Judgo John J. White, of the Court of Errors and Appeals; Btnte Labor Commissioner Lewis T. Bryant, Mayor Ralph Hart court, former Judge John J. Crandall, former AsKcmblyman Joseph W, Salus, City Solicitor Theodore Schmlpf, Mayor William Itlddlo and former Sheriff Smith IS. Johnson declared unqualifiedly for RUffrago today In a morning paper edited by suffragists. Rvory male teacher In tho city schools signed an Indorsement of the cause fol lowing similar action on tho part of tho woman Instructors. Boardwalk hotel men, leading merchants and bankers are among the men of affairs quoted as fa voring votes for women. A swift change of sentiment, which now leads many persons to believe the cause Is going to win In Atlantic City nt tho election a week from today. Is said to havo caused a change of front on the part of Republican organization leaders. 'OPINION NOT WEIGHTY SUFFRAGISTS REPLY TO RUM INTERESTS' HEAD Neil Bonner's Declared Opposi tion to Votes for Women Fails to Perturb Work ers for the Cause AVOID STXND ON LIQUOR If Nell Bonner, president of the Na tional nctnll Liquor Dealers' Association, hoped to ruftlo tho placid, pre-election calm of tho suffragists by his announce ment that tho woman's enfranchisement amendment would go down to defeat not only In Pennsylvania, but In New Jersey as well, his aspirations have been blighted. They are laughing at him. Coming after President Wilson's affirmative stand, they don't believe his declaration will havo any appreciable weight and fur thermore, in tho Intervals between past ing up placards, sending out literature, planning parades and making speeches, they nre wondering what the liquor inter ests have got to do with woman suffrage, and why. If tho liquor men arc so dead suro that the amendments nre going to bo beaten, they go to so much trouble to make frequent announcements against tho suffragists. "Mr. Bonner's statement." said Miss Mary II. Ingham, vlco president of the Equal Franchise Society, "that he disap proves of our voting because tho great mass of women do not wish to be en franchised, is ridiculous. Organized women havo declared unanimously for suffrage State federations of clubs, labor unions, the Ladles of the Macca bees, the W. C. T. U., working women and rich women have come out for the cause. NO DECLARATION ON LIQUOR. "While suffragists as a body have not declared themselves on tho subject of the liquor question, because we feel It Is n matter for the Individual to solve, public opinion always credits women, and rightly so, with the desire to want such reforms as will benefit tho home, the children and the general condition of working women. This might mean tho abolition of liquor, but wo cannot tell until we havo the vote how we are going to use It.' In view of the ever-increasing number of persons who aro coming over i to suffrage, I do not think Mr. Bonner's oplnlns will have much weight." According to Dr. Eleanor M. Hlestand Mooro, chairman of the publicity bureau of the Woman Suffrage party, tho presi dent of tho Retail Liquor Dealers' Asso ciation Is nssumlng an opposition whero there Is no certainty that it exists. "These nrguments against suffrage amuso me," she said this morning. "Pre sumably the liquor men are against us because they think our having the vote will hurt their pocketbooks. Then along comes Senator Marline, who has launched perhaps the most powerful argument the antls havo ever had If an antl argu ment can bo said to be powerful. The chief reason that he gives for not want ing women to vote is that they have not proven themselves to bo opposed to the liquor interests. So there you are. They talk against each other. KEEPING CLEAR OF ISSUES. "Moreover, In view of the fact that prohibition Is most rampant in the South, where woman suffrage has not gained the foothold that It has in the West and North, Mr. Bonner's attitude is particu larly Illogical. The liquor question, like tho gold standard, democracy, socialism, republicanism or free trade, has nothing whatever to do with woman suffrage. We aro not linked up with anything and we nro keeping clear of all Issues. We are simply going to vote according to our indlvidunl convictions, and in the long run it will take more than Mr, Bonner and tho Interest he represents to stop us." Nine Flee to Street From Fire Nine persons were driven to the street In their night clothing early today when a small fire started in the cigar and candy btoro of Frank WlnapoJ, on the northwest corner of 11th and Wolf streets. Wlnapol led his wife and three children from the second floor, while four adult boarders on the third floor also made their escape. The loss was trifling. TneZ HOUR Steel Vestibule Equipment Parlor and Club Cars Dlitlnc Service, Sleeper on Midnight Trains Philadelphia and Reading Railway fir iil" nu I I III? I I NEW YORK I itlLLS HERSELF Mrs. Rosa Hagar is shown here with her husband, Harvey, whose recent death left her destitute, and two children, Katherine, aged 5, and Harvey, aged 4. MOTHER KILLS FAMILY SHE CANNOT SUPPORT Continued from I'aitr One worked far Into the night, when others were going to the "movies" or sitting down to read the evening papers. In an effort to augment her Income, sho boarded two children. Thej were found this morning unharmed, sleeping on the first floor and were taken away after the tragedy became known. One of them was an 8-month-old little girl, Anna Stone, a protegee of tho Chil dren's Aid Society, who employed Mrs. Hagar to act as nurse, nnd tho other was William Coleman, 2 ears old, placed In the woman's care by Miss Budd, of tho Mcdlco-Chlrurglcal Hospital. With five children now to look after, Mrs. Hagar began a nght that would havo been nothing short of miraculous had It ended In nnythlng but defeat. "She worked like n galley slave." said Mrs. Anna Craig, a next-door neighbor, who lives at 2028 Cleveland avenue, "and here of late she has been so tuckered out she could hardly hold on any longer. Sho neier did get over the death of her hus band. Ho was a good man. "But at first sho tried hard to do all the work without giving up. Lately, though, I'vo heard her say she couldn't stand It much longer and If something didn't happen soon to make things better she'd have to end It all. She'd Just about gone the limit." At 8:30 this morning Mrs. Craig de tected the odor of gas emanating from the Hagar house. Fearing to enter alone she called Mrs. James Bright, 2020 Cleve land avenue, and Mrs. Gillespie, of 2022. Together they tried the front door, but found it locked. The crevices were stuffed with rags. They then tried the front window and forced It open. In this room the two children wlvpm the woman was boarding were asleep. Not enough of the gas to harm them had penetrated here, and there they wero sleeping naturally. Quick ly taking thm out, the neighbors" went up stairs, where they found the little girl, Katherine, first of all, and In the next room Mrs. Hagar, with the two younger children. In this room a tube was hang ing from the only gas Jet and the gas was on. Rags and papers In the windows nnd doors showed the act to be premedi tated. Falling to arouse cither the mother or the children, Mrs. Craig and her com panions called a neighborhood physician, who pronounced them all dead. Tho po lice were then notified. Relatives of the woman or her husband cannot bo located. Bridal Gifts of Silver Silver Services A Centrepieces Epergnes Candlesticks Candelabra - N Baskets, Vases Compotes Plateaux Bouillon Cups Finger Bowls Water Pitchers "" Coffee Sets After-Dinner Coffee Cups Jr J. E CALDWELL & CO. 902 CHESTKTUT STREET The Last Word in "Faultless" Bedding Our Box Springs Reliable Hair Mattrcsiei Luxurious Box Springs Attractive Bran Beds Dougherty's "Faultlew" Bedding 1632 CHESTNUT STREET AND CHILDREN FIGHTING FOR LIFE OF ANTHRAX VICTIM Aged Lawyer Afflicted With Disease Shows Improvement Under Serum Treatment NEW YORK. Oct. 12. AH the resources of the medical world wore marshaled to day to help George F. Stackpole, tho aged lawyer. In his fight for life against anthrax, the dread dlseaso which seldom attacks a human being. Tho Injection last night of n serum sent here from tho Government laboratory at Washington, seemed to afford the lawyer relief, and his physicians hoped today that a cure might bo effected. The following bulletin on the patient's condition was issued: "Mr. Stackpolo's condition is virtually unchanged. He spent a fairly comfort able night and was resting comfortably this morning." Tho patlent'3 family remained nt the bedside during the night, while a number of physicians kept up a Blecplcss vigil, watching for nny change that would In dicate cither tho success or failure of the serum treatment. Another doso of 25 cubic centimetres was ready when tho patient awoko this morning, but Its injection was postponed after a conference between the physicians. An ultra-violet ray machine was also In readiness for use. Feel and Then You'll Know how soft and smooth thue fabrics are. 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OCTOBER WILSON'S SWEETHEART WONT GIVE UP SECRET OF COMING NUPTIALS Mrs. Edith Gait Sweetly but Firmly Refuses to Tell yhen She'll Be Bride NCtt TO RUSH MARRIAGE WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-That a woman effectively can keep a secret when sho no desires is being exceedingly well dem onstrated by Mrs. Edith Gait, Presi dent Wilson's beautiful fiancee. Her closest friends In Washington are Miss Helen Woodrow Uoncs, the nleco of the President, and Miss Gertrude Gordon, her ward. Both are exceedingly anxious to know the date settled upon for the wed ding, but they have Informed their Inti mates that they "know no more about It than any one else." And Mrs. Gait pre serves a smiling air of Indifference when pressed to name tho day. However, It Is now accepted that the wedding will not be rushed, becnuse some of tho Presi dent's political advisers believe It would "be a good thing to havo it over with and get the gush cut out." The Presi dent and Mrs. Gait Intend to cnjpy their days of courtship to the utmost. Today's only Intimation on tho subject was a direct ono from tho White House that tho customary announcement would be mado In due time. Whether this will be soon cannot be said. Hut to put an end to wild rumors ono that Mrs. Gait and the President already had actually been married tho announcement was made. Seldom lefore havo lovers so much In the public eyt as tho President and his llunccc taken sc little piccautlon to dis guise their happiness. The President has freed himself from the Irritated air with which he has greeted newspaper men nnd women nnd photographers to such an ex tent that It is a lively topic of conversa tion, and he Is willing at at) times to pose with the beautiful woman who soon is to becomo the tirst lady of tho land. And the chivalrous lover-like attitude with which he greets her at all times has greatly endeared him to the women who have witnessed it. Although Mrs. Gnlt has taken the post- Milk worth more than its price IT HAS cost us many thousands of dollars to be able to assure you that every herd from which comes Fair mount Farms Milk is absolutely sound. There was no other way to give you this assurance than by the tuberculin test. But knowing its importance to you and your family, we insist that every herd from which comes this per fect milk shall thus be proved to be sound and healthy. Then safeguarded by every test that science knows. Are you as sure of your milk supply? The Supplee Alderney Dairy Milk Cream Ice Cream Medals I I I V Smart hapes with a little more "curve" T vNVW J " f l"in t'e or"nary. th1 Bve a man'i foot -r AVVw! i '' s ,0" "mfort without "lacrificing a hit" Ti. 2t i Sssz? 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In order to demonstrate how thoroughly the Immedlato family of the President ap proves the "love mateh" It is announced that Miss Margaret Wilson will return hero about October 20 to preside as mis tress of the White House over a series of cxircmciy smart prowccldlng functions In hnnnr tt hnr fntViarA lillA.M.t.A All three of tho President's daughters nre admittedly greatly pleased over the match and Idolize tho Virginia woman who soon la In nnil ,hMln ,nll.. FIRE DESTROYS POSTOFFICE Blaze of Unknown Origin Destroys Building nt Lawnslde, N. J. Scores of automobile parlies bound here from Atlantic City, along the White Horse pike, stopped to witness a spec tacular blaze last night which destroyed the postofflce at Lawnslde, N. J., and threatened the entire town. Volunteer fire companies from Magno lia, Barrington, Haddon Heights and Au dubon battled with the flames for nearly two hours, which spread to tho yards of adjoining properties.- The cause of the fire Is unknown. Sam uel Dltton, the postmaster, had come to this city early last night and no one was In the building when tho nro started. A safe containing the postofflce funds and stamps was saved. The loss was J300O. What-ho! sausage & scrapple yes indeed! It makes no difference what the calendar says Fall comes in Philadelphia when sausage and scrapple reach the Martindale counter. You know this sausage made after a famous old farm recipe all pork, and so seasoned as to make it just a little more delicate and a little finer to the taste. And scrapple of the kind that helped make Philadelphia fam ous. Just the right balance of ingredients and that snappy ap peal to the taste that comes from fine, skillful seasoning nnd perfect materials. After you've tried the ordinary sort, try Martindale sausage and scrapple and know the difference. Sausage, 25c lb. Scrapple, 13c lb.; 2 lbs., 25c Crown Butter is a real saving After you've tried one pound of Crown Butter, you'll buy it regularly; for you'll see what so many others havo found that besides having a glorious flavor and quality, it saves you anywhere from four to eight cents a pound over prices that you are doubtless paying now. We buy direct from the cream ery that's tho answer. 36c a pound Thos. Martindale & Co. t Oth & Market Established In 1800 Dell Phones Filbert 2870, Filbert 3871 Keystone ltnee G00, Ilace S01 SMOKE IMfKKILS SLKKPKW Family of Manufacturer 8vd taw Suffocation by Son Who I Awakened by Fume The family of Charles Rabb. Junior partner of the manufncturlne Arm of. Haney, Klttner ft Rabb, narrowly "M rapro sunocauoii cany today, Mn nre In the cellar of his home. 1K Erie avenue, filled the house with timm smoke. The nre began In a trunk of N clothes In the cellar and It lit belta4 to have smouldered soveral hours fr any of the family awakened Henry rtabb. is yearn old, was the MMt to awaken. lie groped his way throus the smoke and aroused tho other mem bers of the family, who were almost ovuf- come by the smoke. The actual damafaj causeu ay me lire was very slight Seek False Alarm Fiend The city Is out another $100 and de tectives are searching for a false alarm Henri tthn nilllfwl a hnr at M n 1rl streets early today. Several companies J rcsponocn 10 me alarm. statisticians! The Original Columbus Story C; You've probably heard it or read it dozens of times. The learned men of Spain could not swallow the great Navi-. gator's theory that the earth was round. C So he called for an egg and asked which of them could stand it un supported on its pointed end. C, When they all failed to find the way, Colum bus broke the shell slightly and placed the egg upright. 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