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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
$150.000 AWARDED FOR SITE
OF NEW DOWNTOWN SCHOOL
Structure Will Be Erected at Thir-
teenth and SNYDER Avenue

A new public school to supply the needs
or one of downtown's most rapidly grow
ing sections is soon to rise on the site
occupied by car barns at 18th street and
Snyder avenue This was decided after
an investigation by Francis S. Cantrell,
Jr. James NJ. Hazlett and j. Parker
Norris, Jr, constituting a board of road
viewers. These filed a report yesterday
awarding Sl50,0OO for the site.
1t is expected that the Frankford and
Southwark City Passenger Railroad Com
pany, to whom $50 900 of the award will
go, ard the Thirteenth and Fifteenth
Streets Passenger Railroad COMPANY,
which Is to receive the remaining 100000
Will accept the price set for the ground
The car barns We're built many years
ago when Snyder avenue marked the
farthest southern part of Philadelphia s
building line. Since then thousands of
houses have been erected below this
street and the population has increased
to such an extent that additional school
facilities are badly needed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW YEARS PARADE
PLANNED THAT WILL
SURPASS ANY OTHER
South Philadelphia Business
Mems Association Deter
mined City Shall Have
Greatest Event of Its Kind.

Philadelphia Is to have a real New
Years Parade this year. That is the de-
termination of the South philadelphia
BUSINESS Mems Association, whose mem
bcrs feel that the city should take every
possible advantage of this phase of ad-
Vertisement, particularly since the
European war has tended to depress
business conditions here. 1t Is believed
a New Years celebration which would
attract nationwide attention and interest
would materially advance the prosperity
OF Philadelphia business, and any seeming
eXtraVagance in the purchasing of cos
tunes for the event would be an invest
ment amply repaid by the results.
The numerous clubs and organizations
which compose the smaller units OF the
New Year parade have already begun to
moboize their forces. and the spirit OF
rivalry which Is always keen between
them is quite manifest even at this
early day. Each leader is planning and
scheming for features which will draw
distinction upon his particular organlza-
tion the form OF przes.
These features are guarded jealously
for each fears a rival may take ad-
vantage of the idea and produce some
thing even more bizarre.
An effort to advertise the celebration
All over the United States and to provide
proper transportation facilities for those
VINO VIII visit the city at that time Is
being made by a committee under the
leadership OF Robert Aiken. and through
their efforts and those of the local or.
sanizations, 1t is believed that Philadel-
phla Will witness a celebration on De-
cember 81 that will surpass anything OF
Lhe KIND that has been produced in this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
ZING WANG AND DENNIS
McG0VERN MIX THINGS UP
Chinaman Knocked Unconscious De-
spite Alleged Use of Blackjack.

Fully a score of disgruntled customers
gathered in front of the laundry of Zing
Wang, at Belgrade and Clearfeld streets
this morning, and loudly demanded their
shirts and collars. But Wang had
troubles of his own and was meditating
upon them in a cell of the Belgrade and
Clearfield streets police station, just
across the street from his laundry.
The Chinaman, according to the police,
attacked Dennis McGovern, of 2S4O Miller
street. with a blackjack and in the fight
that followed McGovern. it is declared
knocked Wang unconscious
For some unknown reason McGovern
was sent to the central police station for
hearing instead of being tried before
Magistrate Campbell at the station house.
The Magistrate is a personal friend of
McGoverns, and it Is possible that Lieu
tenant Hamilton sent the prisoner to
City Hall for reasons of his own. The
lieutenant would not discuss the subject.
McGovern was sent to Moyamensing
Prison by Magistrate Renshaw in de-
fault of BAIL He was in Jail two days
before his liberation. This morning Nc
Govern was released and swore out a
warrant for the arrest of Wang on the
charge of assault and battery. Wang
had hearing before Magistrate Camp
bell He was held in 5000 ball for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
HALF CITY'S VOTERS
FAIL TO REGISTER;
ONE MORE CHANCE
Party Workers Trying Hard
to Get Men Interested.
October 3 Last Day to
Qualify.

More than half of the electors in Phila-
delphia, nearly 20O,0OG. have failed to
register and have not yet qualified them
selves to vote at the November election.
The workers of all parties are making
every effort to get these citizens to the
polling places to register on next Sat-
urday October 8. That Is the last Of
the three registration days for the fall
election, and Is the last chance for
electors to get on the eligible voting list
After next Saturday no elector can have
his name placed on the registration list
unless he appears before the ftegistra-
ton Commissioners in City Hall and
makes affidavit that he was i'll or out
of the city on all three of the regstra-
tion days.
There are 379.5T citizens whose names
are on the division assessors lists in
Philadelphia and who are eligible to quail
NY themselves to vote at the November
election If they register. OF this num-
her only 1880 registered on September
8 and September 10. the first two regis
ration days, leaving 197O67 who are not
registered.
Citizens who are not on the assessors
nsts cannot qualify to vote. Unless citi-
zen mas paid a State or county tax within
TWO years preceding November of this
year he cannot register. The law requires
mat nc be assessed at least 60 days before
the election, and that he pay tax at
least 80 days before election. September
the first registration day, was the last
opportunity for citizens to get their names
On the assessors lists, and next Saturday,
october 3, is the last opportunity for
electors to pay tax in order to qualify
them to vote.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
YOM HAKIPURIM,
DAY OF ATONEMENT,
BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
Solemn Jewish Ceremonial
Will Be Observed by Mil
lions in All Parts of the
World.

In the tribunal Of heaven and the tribunal
! Of earth, 10y the permission ~ God-biessed be
| nc-and by ne peTinissl9n OF this hoiE con. on.
! transgressors.
| This prayer, chantcd to the quaint ana
plaintive melody Of ages at sundown to-
! night in every synagogue and improvised
synagogue in the world, from every bat
tleneld and battleship, will usher in the
most solemn day OF the Jewish year
Yom Hakipurim, or the Day of Atone-
ment.
This year the day. hallowed as II Is
by centuries of devout Observance despite
all obstacles, will have an added signlh-
canoe. For from the throats OF 11,OCO,0 600
Jews there will go forth the first unani-
nous prayer since the great catacysm for
a restoration of peace on earth and good
will to men.
Here, in America. where none is di-
rectly affected. the synagogues will re-
sound with weeping and wailinR, for
thousands OF those who will offer the
prayer will recall the members of their
families. particularly in Russia and
Galicia. who have already fallen or who
are still on tho firing line. In the belliger-
ent lands it will cause prostration and
hysteria, for it will come from the hearts
of the wounded and the mourners; It
viii como from the fathers and mothers
as well as from wives and children OF
those on the battlefelds.
The PRAYER quoted above is the one
with which the services begin It is
called kol Nidro, from the initial two
words. A few minutes before sunset on
the eve of the Day Of Atonement, when
the congregation has gathered in the
synagogue, the Ark is opened and two
F.Y lon. 4 TO-
munitN, take from it two Torahs or
scrolls Of the law. Thon they take
their places, one on each side of the
cantor and the three begin the service
win this service also begins the fast,
winch win last until sundown tomorrow.
The Orthodox Jews observe this fast so
vigorously that they will not even taste
water in the entire q honrs. Many of
them spend the entire time in the syna-
soSue, using the time in which they
ordinarily sleep In the recitation OF the
Psalms and in other special prayers.
Those who go home for the night will
return to the sTnagogues about O'Clock
tomorrow morning and remain there until
about In the evening
In the reform temples the services are
shorter and several rccesses are declared
The fast will be broken by the blast
OF the shofar, or the long blow from
the rams horn. after the final service
at sundown tomorrow
In this city the demand for seats in
the SNnaEoSues is so great that large
halls In different parts of the city are
into improyised synagogues.
This year even the Arch Street Theatre
is being used for similar purpose.
Ihis afternoon special collection boxes
were placed in all the corridors of the
synagoGues the money TO 90 for those
who will suffer as a result of the war.
This collection will be made throughout
America. and it is expected that in this
way large sum will he collected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
RED LIGHT HIS UNDOlNG
Policeman Watches lanterns Zig
gag Course, Then Arrest Bearer.

1t Is generally agreed that there are
lots of honest men in Germantown, but
George Duckit, Of Youngstown, Ohio
Who started out to find one early this
morning, a la Diogenes had to be sat
isied with Policeman Kenny, who is
equal to any emergency.
Kenny saw red light moving down
Chelten avenue. He noticed that it took
zigzag course and was convinced it
could not be police patrol. He hid in
the shadow of a building until the light
reached him. Duckit was the bearer.
and as he could give only a hazy expla-
nation as to how he got it, the police
man took him and the light to the
Germantown police station.
When the prisoner had hearing
before Magistrate Pennock, it developed
that many other lights in Germantown
were missing. incidentally there came
walls of complaint from a dozen other
prisoners. several declaring that if Duckit
had let the red lights alone last night
they would have been able 10 reach home
safely.
Duckit disclaimed responsibility for the
disappearance of the other lights The
Magistrate sent him to the House of
Correction for five days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
AID FOR BELGIAN REFUGEES

The Philadelphia Committee of the
British National Relief Fund announced
today that aid would be given by il to
Belgium refugees in England as well as
10 the families of British sailors and
soldiers II was primarily the intention
OF the committee to aid only those fami-
Hes rendered destitute by the death of
sailors and soldiers Of England
contributors are asked to specify
whether they wish their contributions To
80 to the aid OF the Belgium refugees or
To the families of the English soldiers
and sailors. Members of the committee
to which donations may be sent are:
Theodore A. Fox, 1901 Walnut street: DR.
B c. Harrington. 1901 Chestnut street:
John a. MacMahon. 9O5 south Broad
avenue Olney. Pa: Vivian NickaIIs IN
care OF the Athletic Association, Uni.
Xerslty OF Pennsylyania Dr. S. p. Ross,
l.aha l Title building; Messrs. Brown
Brothers Co. bankers, Fourth ana
Shestnut streets, and Wnfrid Powell
bF.s3sh Consul General 70l Pine street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BOY SHOOTS CHUM,
WHO AFFIRMS HIS
STORY OF ACCIDENT
Tells Hospital Attendants
They Were Playing With
Revolver Youthful Vic
timHas Bullet in His Back.

On the steps of st. Agnes Hospita
stood tear-stained boy this morning
when the doorman answered the bell
When the door swung open the boy, who
was neatly dressed, wiped his eyes and
said:
Can you tell me how my cousin Joe
is getting along?'
After the frightened lad had been in
vited into the reception room he iden-
titled himself as William Shields 10 years
old, of coil Hicks street.
"Will Joe die, do you Think" asked
William.
While several nurses and attendants
were trying to comfort the boy, the real
story as to what led up to his visit to
the hospital was revealed. William told
his story just like any other boy OF his
age would tell 1t.
My cousin. Joe Shields, who lives at
my house, and | were playing last night
in the cellar, when we found revolver
underneath a box. We began to play
with the revolver. Joe picked up a can
and placed it on a chair and told me
to shoot at it. l didnt know there was
a bullet in the gun. Joe was standing
in the centre of the cellar and he told
me to fire. pulled the trigger and then
Joe fell down. The bullet hit Joe in
stead of hitting the can. Honest, ]
wanted to hit the can. You can ask Joe
and he VIII tell you that l am telling
the truth"
Suddenly William got up from his chair
and said:
Say, can't I sec Joseph for little
while. and II you don't believe what I
am telling YOU. why you can ask him."
One of the nurses led William upstairs
into one of the wards. For a while Will
liam stood In the ward looking at the
faces of several youngsters. AS he turned
his head he raised his hand and shouted:
"There Is Joe"
William rushed over to cot which
was occupied by Joseph Shields, 13 years
old. of 22l1 South Hicks street. suffering
from bullet wound in the back. Joseph
was conscious.
Ibid mean to shoot you?" asked
william.
mo, you didn't" answered Joseph.
The wounded boy was brought to the
hospital late last night by his parents.
After the shooting William kept the
affair to himself for more than an hour
He tried his best to treat his cousin. He
eft the wounded boy in the cellar and
make several visits there. Then he be-
came scared and confessed what had
Physicians at st. Agnes Hospital said |
his morning that Joe has a chance to !
'ecover. The police OF the Fifteenth street /
md Snyder avenue station first heard of /
he shooting this morning. They are
an investigation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

That they are the youngest grand.
parents in Philadelphia is the proud
boast of Albert Moore and Ms wife. 2517
Fairhill street Mrs. Moore is only 81
years old her husband being two years
her senior.
Their first grandchild arrived yester-
day In the shape OF blue-eyed daugh-
ter. Its parents are Mr. and Mrs EdSi,
Adds, OF 20S Skunk street.
The grandmother said today that sba
and her husband eloped Is years ago and
were married In Wilmington on June ~
Their first daughter. Gertrude. arrived
the following year on May a. Adds
was only II years old
I believe In large families said kfrs
Moore. Il have four other children ne
sides Gertrude. and I'm looking forwsrs
70 an army OF grandchildren
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT
COMES TO DR.. BRUMBAUGH
select Councilman Garman Favors the
Election of Republican Nominee.


ira d. Garman. Select Councilman from
'he 18th Ward. elected on the keystone
ana Democratic tickets and an lnde,
pendent in local politics for years, this
morning added his name to the Brum-
paugh Citizens Committee Mr.. Garman
mas Nas norm at Bellefonte, Centre County.
me sentiment In Doctor Brumbaugh's $
npIne county, Mr.. Garman said, Is almost
lines VI party
IN pledging his support to the candidacy
poc'or Brumbaugh, Mr.. Garman said:
/ nave known Doctor Brumbaugh for
great many years. / have followed his
.uuVaunnal and administrative work very
e.ossiy' and | cannot imagine a stronger
s1p"toste sp or a man more competent to
vania. '''' " '''''S' :
"a Doctor Brumbaugh Is peculiarly
auapted Tor the position which is now
eN'hS MN, His record of achievement
u accomplishment during mis- career is
SUBSTANTIAL promise that he will give
-. capsule and thoroughly efficient admin
''a',"h no citizen has had more expert
-, 80 III guiding the affairs of the people
- Il" CltlHen Is more suited for the posi-
- ne mas been associated with the
tpo,,.. AZ l'ise so many years that he
.,I exactly what they want.
yi,. "lh sure they realize that he will
pni,,i uleH thoroughly business ad-
p atlon. The business men of
4 vhnsylYauia want a constructive admin
M,,lation' ~ They want business to be slim
ba,,tt baaleT INTO great activity Doctor Brum-
do it, '''o''a' cannot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BALOONISTS SOWING
SEEDS OF SUFFRAGE
FROM THE HEAVENS
-Four Prominent Aeronauts
Scatter Votes for Women
Literature During Trial
Trip of Greater Philadel-
phia.

Armed with suffrage banners and
literature and echoing cheers for Phila.
delpha, the Woman Suffrage cause and
Mayor Blankenburg, four prominent
aeronauts ascended in the balloon
"Great Philadelphia" from the u. G. l.
recreation grounds shortly after o'clock
this morning to SOW the seeds of Votes
for women" enthusiasm among the farm
ers and other citizens of the state.
While suffrage literature will be drop
ned all along the route, the trip is also
made as "try-out' for the Greater
Philadelphia" which was christened by
Mayor Blankenburg just before the de-
parture. It is the balloons maiden flight
and DR.. Thomas Il. Eldridge, the pilot,
declared he wished to devote the first
trip to good cause
The balloon has just been obtained by
the Philadelphia Aeronautical Society of
which Doctor Eldridge is vice resident
Others who made the ascension were
Doctor George H. Simmerman. president
of the society; George N. Storch and
e, Minor Fenton.
The big balloon made an impressive
appearance as 1t rested gracefully at
anchor. The bag was painted bright
yellow, with the name Greater Phila-
delphia" in black, making an ensemble
of woman suffrage colors, fact of
which the suffrage delegation soon be-
came aware.
Miss Ollie Hastings, president of the
Mems and Womens Equal Suffrage
League and Mrs. Paul McConomy, an
other wcll-known suffragist, arranged the
leaflets and pennants in the basket, with
the assistance of many other women
prominent In the cause. The aeronauts
have provisions enough for two days. and
they hope to equal, If not beat, some of
the balloon records for Pennsylvania. al
hcady held by the society. The records
were made in the balloon Philadelphia II,
and are 1850 feet for altitude, 3S7 miles
for distance and II hours, 81 minutes for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW YORK CREDITORS SEEK
DUKE OF MANCHESTER HERE
Fifth Avenue Florist Alone Has Bill
for S41S.

The New York creditors of the Duke
OF Manchester have resumed their search
for that noble in Philadelphia. They
think he may be stopping at the Belle
vue-Stratford where he was taking a
little rest last week.
Thomas F. Calvin, a Fifth avenue for
list. has bill of S41S against the titled
Englishman. He also has check for
zoo belonging to the Duke, but which
a bank refuses to honor. 1t is stated
that the Dukes account is overdrawn
The creditors wish to attach the $500
automobile of the Duke. They state that
man in debt should be satisfied to use
street cars or takes at the most
While here last week the Duke of Man
chester entertained members OF a musica!
comedy company by taking them to At
Iantic city in taxicab. according to
stories told by hotel attaches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
WILD ANIMALS SCARCE
European War Cuts Off Shipments
to American Shores.

Wild animals that come from Asia and
Africa and are then shipped to America
may become scarce on account OF the
war In Europe. With few exceptions the
larger animal exhibits which delight both
old and young in the geological garden
in this city are imported from Eurone
principally through Hamburg and AlfeId
Germany. AS German shipping is at a
standstlll, II has been suggested that the
animals which are needed this wear 10
restock the American managerles be sent
from Holland.
Ihe zooiosical garden in Philadelphia is
well supplied. and Il was said there yss-
terday that 1t would probably be another
year at least before the supply would
need replenishing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
OWNER OF THE YACHT IDLER
B0BS UP AFTER SIX YEARS
Claimant Of Sum Left From Sale
Must Explain Secrecy.

Claimant of Sum Left From Sale
Must Explain Secrecy.
Another chapter in the evontfuI his
tory of the steam yacht Idler will be
written Thursday, when all persons hav-
ing claims against the vessel are invited
to present them to Francis NJ Gumbcs,
an attorney with offices In the Penn
Square Building Mr.. Gumbes has been
appointed commissioner by the Admiral-
ty Court to investigate all claims
Six years ago the case Of the Idler
stirred this port as did the trials and
tribulations Of Admiral Benjamin Watt
and the Haytien navy. The vessel was
brought here from the st. Lawrence
River by Captain J.. g. Davis to meet
prospective buyers The buyers failed
to appear and the owners were lost in
haze. The crew became impatient for
their wages and when these were not
forthcoming, they presented their case
to the United States District Attorney.
He carried it before the Admiralty Court
and the Idler was ordered sold by the
United States Marshall. Prior to the
sale futile attempt was made to discover
the crafts owners.
Henry B. Harding, Of this city, was
the purchaser. After the claims OF the
crew and the expenses of the sale had
been deducted a considerable sum was
left. This was turned back to the United
states Court, where IL has remained.
Now a claimant for the sum appears In
the person OF owen @. Staples, Of Wash
ington, d. c. He claims he was the
original owner of the yacht, and is en-
titled to the money He will tell on
why he did not acknowledge
this fact six years ago.
The Idler has changed hands several
times since and her whereabouts are not
known here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
HOSPITAL EMPLOYE GONE
swede Disappears After 12 Years.
Faithful Service.

Officials of the Womens Hospital, at
22d street and North College avenue, noti-
fled the police today that John Anderson,
one of the few male employees of the hos
pital and the only one whose duties took
him into the wards, has disappeared.
Anderson has not been seen for two
weeks, and the hospital authorities are
worried about him.
Part of the mans salary is still due
him 1t Is thought that he may have gone
back to Sweden, his native land. because
of the European war Anderson had
been employed at the hospital for l2
years Sand was well liked When last
seen he carried a suit case, and this
lends color to the theory that he started
back to Sweden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
MEN SENTENCED FOR BEGGING
Police Declare They Are Confirmed
Panhandlers.

Two men accused OF panhandIing vera
sentenced to 90 days each in the Countv
Prison today by Magistrate EmeIy in
tho Park ard Lehigh avenues police sta
tton. They were Winfield Carroll, 25ls
Howel street, and benjamin TIetcber
2155 North Second street
The men were arrested for begging last
night. Police declare they are old of
finders, They gave as an excuse a de-
sire TO get to Chester to work in a mill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
Chauffeur Held for Court

A crash between an automobile delivery
truck and an undertaker's wagon re-
suited in the arrest of Albert Aspen. the
chauffeur, of a West Penn street. who
was arraiGned today before Magistrate
Morris In the 18th and York streets no.
lice station. He was held in 500 bail
Tor court, charged with reckless driving
Aspen, driving a truck, ran down tHs
undertaker's wagon, driven by Howard
Hyatt. last Thursday at Susquehanna
avenue and 18th street Hyatt was in
jured