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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-29

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-29

WANTED TO RUY-Green Mountain
lumber Co. 50 State St. Boston. Mass
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
BANKS URGE DEFEAT
OF INTERLOCKING
DIRECTORATE BILL
Clearing House Here Tells
Congress Measure Would
Be a Serious Blow to Fl
nancial Institutions.

Bankers in this city are urging defeat
of Section s of the Clayton antitrust
hill. which would prohibit interlocklng
directorates. The bill is now before Con-
sress. Urging that this section of the
bill, as far as 1t affects banks and trust
companies, be stricken out, kilograms
were today sent by the Philadelphia
Clearing House Association to the chair
man of the Judiciary Committees of the
Senate and House, Senator'S Penrose and
oliver and members of the House of Rep
resentatives from Philadelphia.
Attention is called to the fact that IL
this section is incorporated into law 1t
will cause an entire rearrangement of
the directors of many banks and trust
companies, and men who have wide
business experience will be barred from
action as directors, thus causing a serious
blow to be dealt the institutions. At
time when the new currency system is
about to be placed in operation these
men will be needed more than ever bfore,
say the bankers.
The kilograms, signed by Joseph Moore,
Jr., president of the Philadelphia Clear
ing House Association and of the National
Bank Of Northern Liberties, and Levi l..
Rue, chairman of the Clearing House
Committee and president of the Phila-
delphia National Bank, read as follows:
It is our opinion that IL section g. Clayton
antitrust bill, respecting interlocking direc-
TORS is adopted by Congress and becomes a
law, 1t will deal serious blow to the banks
and trust companies of the larger cities OF
the country and while doubtless intended to
conserve the peoples interests, is really most
detrimental to those interests. The country is
about to inaugurate a new banking system.
Vast changes in banking methods to take
place, and II there ever time in the
history Of the country when the managements
of the banks and trust companies should be
in strong and experienced hands, II Is now.
The resources of the banks and trust COM
panles belong to the people, With them they
place their savings and the arrangements OF
their estates, the benefciaries Of which are
largely and children Their directors
should be men of broad vision wide expert
ence. sound judgment and in touch with the
commerce and trade of the world. The bill
as written will strip these institutions of
many Of the ablest men on their boards of
directors.
We therefore most respectfully urge upon
Congress that section s. Of the ClaysAs anti
trust bill affecting banks and trust COM
panies, be stricken out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

could not be recovered when the physical
taking occurs.
The law. as II stands on the statute
books, works great deal OF hardshlp.
No leases can be made, and the pest
that owners can do is to get what rent
they can with the least possible ex-
penditure and resist all appeals 10 keep
the property up, or improve 1t. The re-
suit is too well known. Rents go lower
and lower and when vacated by OLD ten
ants, property remains idle, while taxes
and loss Of interest go on, the ownersnip
becoming an expense instead OF source
OF income
In the present proceeding, report Is
asked by the Court "at the January ses-
sions," 1915 It is believed In real estate
circles prompt hearings will begin as soon
as the plan appears.
NOTES OF THE STREET.
It would be boon to builders and real
estate brokers IL the banks would extend
a little more liberality in the matter OF
loans to building societies, one of the es-
sentials in realty home development.
Transfers this week are widely distrib-
uted. There are not. perhaps, as many
as usual but IL must be remembered we
are between seasons. West Philadelphia
makes good showing, and several indus
trial propositions have obtained locations.
There is little change in the mortgage
position Trust companies are ready Tor
ALI tirst-class offers and at ruling rates
''' ~. LESSOR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

ciared Jack London, OF the chief actor
for the movie" drama based upon his
famous romance which will be shown at
the Palace next week. London's story is
one of adventure and love, the scene In
lands unaccutomed to the average trav-
eer.
The manufacturer of "The Sea Wolf"
Bosworth, of Los Angeles, has Just an
nounced that Miss Lois Weber has been
engaged at salary of $4,000 year as
a scenario writer and actress. phil
lips Smaley will assist Mr. Bosworth in
directing as we'll as acting. Cour-
tenay Foote, the celebrated English
tenay Foote, the English actor; Miss
Adele Harrington, the comedienne; Miss
Helen Wolcott, Miss Margaret Edwards,
Marshall Stedman and Gordon Sackville
have signed up TO act for this firm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
COCAINE FIEND IN CELL
BEGS POLICE FOR DRUG
Young Man, Caught in a Round
up, Sent to Hospital.


Denied his hourly doses of cocaine.
James Lynch, who says he comes from
a prominent family on Allegheny avenue
ana was once going to study for the min
lstry, Is dangerously I'll in his cell Mt
the Tenth and Buttonwood streets police
station, where he is held by Magistrate
Belcher under 500 bail as a cocaine ped
dler
Young Lynch was arrested early this
morning at Eleventh and Vine streets
during roundup of drug sellers by
Special officers Haines and Wessecker.
lie VIII be taken to hospital today and
treated for the drug habit.
Lynch had good-sized package of CO.
caine hidden under an elastic arm band
when he was searched at the police sta
ton. He was in his shirt sleeves, and IL
is believed he sold his coat to buy the
drug. Vice squad officers have been
watching Lynch for several weeks in the
belief that he was distributing drugs to
Tenderloin habitues.
Lynch told the police that he has been
using drugs for two years. He began
just after he was graduated from High
School. He was in Chinese restaurant
in the Tenderloin one night, he said, when
a girl persuaded him to try smiling CO.
caine
A month later, he was a confirmed drug
user. Eight months ago he was arrested
by Special officer Haines, who made the
arrest this morning. This was just after
he had buried his young wife. Since then
the drugs inroads have been SO marked
that Haines hardly recognized the boy
when he arrested him.
The Lynch boy was in pitiable con-
dition when he was arraigned this morn
ing before Magistrate Belcher. AS soon
as his case was disposed of he began beg
ging the police for cocaine. Arrange
ments were made to take him to the
Hahnemann Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
AT the Theatres
COLONIAL

new policy will be lnaugurated next
week at the Nixon Colonial, Germantown.
with two shows of entirely different
character. For the first three days Of
next week the bill will include Pollard,
of the magic hands; the Omega Duo in
tanBle talk; the Hamilton brothers.
knockabout comedians; Bicknell and
Gibboney, In a skit THE Substitute"
and the Sig Franz troupe of novelty cy-
clists. Beginning Thursday afternoon
there will appear All Ling Foo, an Oren-
tai magiciani Kennedy and Burt com
edy singers; the Mascognys, in a dancing
act; Evans and Vidocq, comedians. and
THE Dream Pirates" in which dozen
Philadelphia lads will take part.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
WOULD GIVE, AUTO FOR DRINK
Police Accuses Man Of Attempting
Theft to Satisfy Thirst.

Although the price of whisky has not
increased in proportion to the high cost
of living, the police say Phillip McCul-
lough of 23l5 Vine street, attempted to
steal an automobile this morning and
exchange it for a drink
The man was seen tinkering around a
car at Sixteenth and Market streets by
Special Policeman Mccullough, of the
Fifteenth and Vine streets station. The
policeman, it was said saw. Mccullough
try to drive the car off. He gave this
up as a bad job on finding the machine
locked Then, according to the police
man, the other Mccullough took num-
ber of tools from the car and put them
In his pocket.
While the two McCulloughs were talk
ing the matter over, Robert M. Horter.
the owner of the car, who has offices at
939 Land Title Building appeared Horter
accompanied the prisoner to the Fifteenth
and Vine streets station, and Mccullough
was held in $500 bail by Magistrate Tracy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
PRISONER PUZZLE TO COURT
Then Magistrate Gives 1t UP and
Sentences Sol Salm.

A trip via blind baggage" from New
York to Pittsburgh in order to borrow
funds in the latter city with which to
return to New York again. was inter-
rupted by Magistrate Boyle this morn
ing when he sentenced the tourist, who
gave his name as Sol Salm. q years
old and his home as Portland, Ore, to
10 days in the county prison.
Salm was arrested last night while
riding blind baggage" on a through
New York to Pittsburgh train on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. He told Magis-
trate Boyle this morning that he was
on his way to Pittsburgh to see man
whom his father had made successful.
He declared he wanted to borrow money
from him so that he could get back to
New York to start work. Magistrate
Boyle sent Salm to Jail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
GRAIN EXPORTS INCREASE
August-september Records This Year
Better Than in 1918.

Better Than in 1918.
Grain exports for August and September
of this year are in excess of the tlgures
for the same months last year in spite OF
the war in Europe, Early next week
still further increase will be recorded
when the British steamship oaklands
Grange sails with 100000 bushels of oats,
believed to be the largest cargo of that
commodity ever shipped from this port to
Europe.
Cargces totaling 1,5e5,69S bushels were
shipped from this port in 20 vessels In
August, 1918. This year but nine ships
sailed with cargoes of S43721 bushels, ow-
ing to the slump brought about by the
war. Shipping for a time was virtually
at standstill and rates became almost
prohibitive.
Since August there has been a notice.
able Improvement in conditions, and every
day the exports have been increasing. So
far 13 vessels have sailed this month, car
rylng grain cargoes of 1,151,6i0 as COM
pared to cargoes totaling t,147,323 bushels
taken from the port in September of 1918
In is vessels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
The Victim

It was a wizened little man who ap-
peared before the Judge and charged
his wife with cruel and abusive treat
ment. His better-half was a big,
square -jawed woman, with a deter
mined eye.
meet this woman who has treated you
so dreadfully?" asked the Judge.
We'll" replied the little man, maxi
ing a brave attempt to glare defiantly
at his wife, "I never did meet her. She
just kind of overlook me."-Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
"auo vAD1sp"-METRoPoI1rAN

George Kleine's original production OF
"Quo Vadis?" one of the most magnii-
cent motion picture plays ever produced,
will be shown at the Metropolitan Mon
day and Tuesday. On Tuesday Mary
Pckford, in Ramona" one Of her best
and prettiest plays, will be a feature.
Klaw and Erlanger's great dramatic sue
cess, ''Strongheart," will be exhibited on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

The sale of subscription seats for the
coming season at the Little Theatrs
opened this week, and will continue until
october s, when the sale Of seats for the
performance Of Arms and the Man" will
begin. 3. Iden Payne, who will be stage
director, will arrive from England next
week and begin rehearsals for the first
production. He will bring with him the
rights to a number Of clever one-act
PLAYS which will be included in the win
ter's plays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
NIXoN,s GRAND

princess Elizabeth" remarkable
child artist will make her first appear
ance In songs and dances at Nixon's
Grand Opera House next Monday. Moth
er Goose" favorite musical comedy in
miniature, presented by G. c. Mock and
company, will head the bill. other feat
ures will be Lambs Manl<ins, an act to
amuse children and grownups; the Mon
arch Comedy Four, a quartet of funmak-
ers. and Mills and Mouton, with merry
melange of singingand talking.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
Sailing Today
Steamships to Leave
FREICHTs AND CHARTERS

:. Inc demand in nearly all trades continues
smoTy. IN me steam market with a moderate
an, aaIHnuhT OF business being done. Rates remain
ns nc ~ ~ ineIe Is but little inquiry for sail ton
mage. Rates are weak
STEAMSHIPS.
Jan Van Nassau Dutch. New York TO Rot
pTomni pIIani oats $4,000 quarters. private terms
=, Holtye CBr). Baltimore to Bordeaux or ST.
NSZalle, grain, 5O,OOO quarters. 2s 3D. prompt.
T. P;NeWeastle (BT), Gulf TO one or two ports
pTo8nt piIi9SF Plate grain, 3s. 4Iad. and IS. Sd.
Irol Hsentia GBr1. same 2lOOO quarters with
ms d,sesdale ,sada tBr4. 1850 tons. Norfolk to ia
"'9tca eoal, private terms, prompt.
fTsmllngton, Court (Br.), 1882 tons, Calcutta
s1r ~ NVIlR Glt OF HatteEas general cargo, lump
SUI october and November
tra5atro M5ontrose tBrJ, 2ss4 tons. Transatlantic
IGde. one trip time Charter private terms
eeiEery New York. prompt
trihrVF ihVF Head (brl. 3SGS tons, same. one round
KipgaooSe,in KIN oenEsfy very Glasgow. redelyery United
trf1 Afntar ar tsrl, 1922 tons. West India trip. one
NtP ao~n private terms. prompt.
vsHsFen I,sFen lNor). 1912 tons. Baltimore 10 Ha-
'sAs' general cargo. private terms. prompt,
BARK.
"a a AA3ysslnia (Nor.). zoos tons, Gulf 10 santos
s--4psf' private terms. October.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Sun and Tides

Bun rises. 80 a. m. ISun sets. -. .5 :54 p. m
PHILADELPHIA.
High water 3 40 a. m High water. 6:1S p. m.
Low water. 2 Al a. m Low water. IL $50 p. m.
REEDY ISLAND.
High water 234 a. m. High water. 3:O7 p. m.
Low water. 911 a. m Low water. 1854 p. m.
BREAKWATER.
High water .... a. m. High water IL 30 p. m.
Low water. :45 a. m. Low water. :36 p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
"CABIRIA" MOVES

"Cabiria," Gabrielle D'Annunzio's mo-
ton picture drama of the third century,
will move from the Chestnut Street Opera
House to the Academy of Music next
Monday afternoon. 1t will be continued
for two weeks, showing each afternoon
and evening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
Woman, 10, Recovering From Fall

Mrs. Mary Morrlssey. 70 years old. OF
39i5 Terrace street. is at st. Timothy's
Hospital today suffering from injuries to
her scalp sustained when she was stricken
with vertigo and fell on the stone steps
in front of her home. Physicians thought
at first that because OF her age the injury
would prove serious, but the woman was
so far recovered today that they expect
to send her home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
SEVEN DEATHS FROM
DIPHTHERIA;; 81 NEW
CASES OF TYPHOID
45l Persons Died in Phila-
delphia During Week.
l06 Due to Communicable
Diseases.

There were 451 deaths in Philadelphia
this week, of which 106 were due to
communicable diseases. Last week 4l6
deaths were reported to the Health De-
partment and s52 were reported during
the corresponding week last year.
Seven deaths this week were due to
diphtheria. Thirty-seven new cases or
diphtheria developed. Thirty-one new
cases of typhoid fever were reported and
three deaths were due to typhoid.
Other new cases of contagious diseases
developing during this week are: Scar
let fever, 13: whooping cough, 10; mumps,
s; measles, IA; chicken poX, g.
Tho mortality statement for the week Is
as follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
THE WALNUT

i musical comedy based on George Me-
Manus' cartoon series of Bringing Up
Father" by Gus HILL will be given for
the first time at the Walnut Street The
atre next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
Turnvereins' Big Outing

The switchback at Mauch Chunk will
be the scene of thousands OF merry
makers tomorrow when the Junger Maen-
nerchor. the Ladner and Southwark Turn
verein Societies, take their annual trip.
Committees have prepared refreshments
and games for the occasion to take place
In the large Turner Hall. at LehlEhton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
LITTLE THEATRE

Thursday. and on Friday KIaw and Err
laneer's comedy, Seven Days"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
Sailing Today

Str. Prosper III CNor), Larsen, New York,
l.. Westergaard & Co.
Str: Dania (Dan.). Jorgensen, Copenhagen,
Scandinavian American Line.
Str. Quantico Thacher, Boston, Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company.
Str. Ericsson, willis, Baltimore, Ericsson
Line
Str. j. H. Devereux Keene. Boston. master.
- Str. Toledo, Nelson, Newport News, Sun
Company.
:, schr. Alice NJ. Colburn, Haskell, Ponce p.
r., A D. Cummins & Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
Vessels Arriving Today

Str Conrad Mohr (Nor.), from Chrlstlania
ballast, Joseph Gabriel.
Str Boliviana (BrD, from Fowey china
clay Charles NJ Taylor.
Mccarthy.
str CurrIer (Am). from Matanzas, mo-
lasses, AlcCahan Sugar Refinery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
PALACE

"Hobett Bosworth is the real. three-di-
mension Sea Wolf of my novel;" de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

Suicide by poison.
Suicide by asphyxia.
Suicide, hanging or
strangulation .....
Suicide by firearms.
Suicide by cutting
instruments ......
Suicide, jumping
from high places.
Hydrocephalus .....
other congenital mall
formations ........
Premature birth. !
Congenital debility. l
Other diseases of
early infancy ......
Diseases of mouth. -.
Diseases. of pharnyx
Ulcer of stomach. ::
Other diseases or
stomach ..........
Diarrhea and enter
ills (under 1 yr.) )..4
Diarrhea and enter
ills Il to 2 yrs.O.
Diarrhea and enter
ills e yrs. and
over) .............
Diseases OF bladedr.
Diseases of PROSTATE q.
Pericardltis ........
Heart disease .....I
Diseases OF arteries. II
Embollsm and throm-
hosis ...........''
Cancer of mouth.
Cancer o fstomach
and liver ........
Cancer of intestines
and peritoneum E.
Cancer of genital or
gans (female) 80. !
Cancer of breast. -. !
Cancer OF skin. .....
Cancer of other or
unspecihed organs.
Injuries by crushing .
Injuries by street
cars .........'..'.
Injuries by automo-
bileS .........'..'' .
Injuries bv vehicle.
Appendicitis and ty-
phlitis ............ !
Hernia ..........,.. :
Obstruction of intes-
tines ............. :
I.eukemia ,......... !
Anemla. chlorosis. :
Acute bronchitis. !
Chronic bronchitis. e. J
Bronchopneumonia -
Pneumonia ......,..I-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

Pleurisy ............ .
Congestion and APP
oplexy of lungs. :
Asthma ............ 1
Disease respiratory .
system ........... i
Uterine tumor mon =.
cancerous) ."..... l
Disease of uterus. =. !
Ovarian tumors .... l
Disease OF tubess -. l
Tuberculosis, lungs. 80
Tuberculosis, acute .
military ........:.. Z
tuberculosis menln-
gifts ............. :
Abdominal tubercu-
loSis ............ a
Tuberculosis of or
gan ............
ApopleXy ...........ll
Softening of brain. =. :
Paralysis .......... l
General paralysis of
insane .
Burns ............ /
Absorption of gases. !
Drowning .......... !
Disease of nervous
system ........... l
Disease of the ear. l
Injuries Mt birth. -. l
Coroner's case pend
ing L
Homicide by firearms .
Injuries by fall. 10
Disease of spinal
cord .............. l
Abscess ........... l
Disease OF skin. l
Measles ............ l
Acute nephritis. ... 6
Brights disease. ...34
Effects of heat. ..... l
Disease of digestive
system ........... !
Dysentery ......... :
Influenza tgrip)... 2
Epilepsy .......... j
Puerperal convul-
SionS l
C'irrhosls OF liver. 3
Rilary calculi ..... z
Disea ses of liver. -. 2
Diphtheria ........ 7
Group (membrani
0uSl $3.50. |
Erysipelas ......... ]
typhoid fever ..... =
Diabetes ......,.... y
Sap'iCemia ........ /
Syphilis ........... !
Alcoholism ......... 1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
Typical Soldiers of
Warning Nations
In Sundays Intaglio

Soldier types of the warning nations, with page
of Great Britain's famous Indian commands,
shown at close range in Sundays Intaglio There
are page-wide panoramas of the Knights Templars'
recent peace exercises on Belmont Plateau and
photos of Germany's war lords and American treaty
advocates Pages, too, of gay county fair scenes,
beautiful studio poses, artistic bedroom settings
and prominent women contributors to the seasons
social entertainment.
Because of Its wealth of authentic gridiron in
formation, the Sports Magazine has been converted
into special football number without sighting other
sporting activities Among its articles on the possi-
hilities of new football are special contributions by
Parke H. Davis Glenn Warner, R. W. Maxwell and
Geo. E. McLnn. VIM, H. Recap discusses who
Was Americas Greatest Lightweight" and Paul w.
Gbbon tells of Phladelpha's new star in the tennis
armament. "Ty" Cobb discloses the object of his
personal interview with Connie Mack
The day book., 1914-05-07

y
crossed by gravel walks; and centered
by a bandstand, which is called The
Plaza. Here, in the late afternoon
and early evening, the Mexicans
gather to listen to the town band. It
is the custom for the senOritas, ac-
companied by their chaperons, to
walk in one direction about the park
and for the lads to walk in the other,
and to fiirt, with their eyes, as they
pass. They're doing it now. You
find the plaza full of Mexicans. The
band is playing. It's band from the
Florida The tune is one of the latest
hits in New York. The Mexican
senoritas like it. They can 1irt to
the tune of Its Apple Blossom Time
in Normandy" just as well as to the
music of Carmen"
Now you're in the very heart of
Vera Cruz and it will keep your eyes
busy to catch all the sights. Sit
down at a cafe table under the por-
tales, or porches that line the plaza.
In the Cathedral spire across the park
there sits among the bells, a jackie
in white, his feet dangling in space.
Jackies have been on guard up there
ever since, in the battle three days
ago, they toppled six Mexicans sharp
shooters out of the place. On the top
of another building facing the park,
stands a marine with a flag in each
hand, wig-wagging messages over
the roofs of the town to the ships
in the harbor. Here goes a huge ma
Tine, in blue, perched on the seat of
a tiny sprinkHng cart, drawn by a
tiny bUTTo.
The nayy's on the water wagon"
someone yelIs. Three cheers for the
wine mess" The marine Whacks the |
burro, gives a hoot and his rattly
water wagon sprinkles a wobbly
stream along the plaza asphalt.
On another side of the plaza so |
marines stand patiently at attention |
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