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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-12
home and asked to be taken in.

home and asked to be taken in.
Although the Smiths had only one
bed, they gave it to the old man.
and themselves slept on the floor.
After a few hours the old man
called Mrs. Smith to his bedside and
told her he wanted her to have ev.
erything he owned. He died in q
few hours.
Inquiry revealed more than ST..
600 in a bank at Wilkes-Barre, anG
5000 in stocks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-12
CAVE THEIR ONE
BED TO BFCCAR::
$4,000 RICHER
Poor Family Sheltered Aged, Ill
Nondescript-He Left Them
Wealth at Death.

northumberland, Pa, May IL
Mrs. George Smith, who probably
never had more than $50 of her
own at one time, is today $4,000
richer because she befriended John
j. Fell, whom she thought poor.
Fell had been living around
Northumberland for years, appar-
emily without funds. He seemed a
nondescript.
Saturday he was taken ill, and
after wandering went to the Smith
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-12
Unsettled Weather Predicted.

Washington, D. c., May IL
Generally unsettled weather during
the coming week with midspring
temperatures in the southern states
and west of the Rocky mountains
and temperatures below normal ov-
er the rest of the country, was the
weather bureau forecast last night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-12

Morris Conrad, nephew of Mrs.
Josephine Dunlap, is ill with the
humps.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-05-12

Washington, D. c., May 11.-Ne
war munitions were landed at Puer.
to Mexico by the German steamship
Kron Prizessin Cecelie. Rear Ad
miral Badger cabled the navy de.
partment late last night that the
vessel, now at Vera Cruz, still hat
on board the shipment of arms anc
ammunition consigned to the Huer'
ia government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
FIRST WORK DONE
ON COURT OF HONOR
FOR LABOR PARADE
A Hundred Thousand Men
Will March Beneath
Broad Street Triumphal
Arch When Federation
Holds Convention.

Work on the court of honor to extend
from City Hall south to Spruce street
began today in preparation for the an
nual convention OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. The delegates will as
semble here November for two weeks
sessions.
Nearly all Councils appropriation OF
sa 600 will be expended on tho decoration
and illumination Of the court, through
which more than 10000 men are expected
to march in parade November IS.
The court will consist of 46 ornamental
columns on both sides OF Broad street
and a tTiumphal arch at Broad and Lo-
Gust streets The arch will be 60 feet
high and will be surmounted by a gilded
globe 20 feet in diameter, representing
the world. around which the two clasped
hands of the organizations seal depict
unity. Each of the columns will be
topped with powerful lights. and the et-
feet OF the illumination and white Ool-
umns will be striking.
Tho convention will probably be one OF
the largest In the history OF Phlladel-
phia. Headed by President Samuel
Gomp6rs and the othsr officials Of the
federation. the parade will start at Broad
and Diamond streets at o'clock In the
evening; more than 100 hoats and at least
76 bands OF 5000 musicians will be in line
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
ROCKEFELLER FUND
FOR BELGIAN RELIEF
MAKES PRICES SOAR
$50, 900 Added to Cost of
Ships Cargo When Food
Dealers Find Millionaire Is
in Market for Supplies.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.--Chartered by the
Rockefeller Foundation, the steamship
Massapequa will sail today for Holland.
She carries 1000 tons Of food for Bel
slum's starving people The Massapedua
viii be more than half way on her 15-
day voyage when two. moro big ships.
laden to capacity by the Rockefeller
Foundation with food for Belgium, will
be plying in her wake. The identity Of
the vessels is not disclosed.
Tho reason for this secrecy is said to
be that $4,000 was added to the cost Of
the Massapequa's cargo when the food
sellers found out the Rockefellers were
tho purchasers.
II was asserted last night that not
bag of beans remained In New York and
that the buying of 2S,500 barrels OF flour
had sent the price UP 10 cents n bag.
About 100000 more is to be invested In
food for the Rockefeller Foundation ships
within week. The purchasing Is being
dono by Lionel Hagenaers, OF II state
street, with every effort, he says, to
distribute his orders so that market con-
ditions will not be unbalanced.
Robert w. ne Forest, chairman OF the
Executive Committee OF the Belgian RE-
lief Fund. said yesterday there is COM
plete cooperation between the committee
and the Foundation, and that the COM
mittee will carry forward energetically
Its own plans for supplementary relief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
"THE RTVALsD REVIVED

The revival of Sheridnns comedy, "The
Rivals which long served as vehicle
for Nat Goodwin, Joseph Jefferson and
other stars of tho old school, was ably
presented by 3. Tden Payne at the Little
Theatre TO capacity audience last night.
This production Of "The Rivals" ls cas-
lily the best ever seen in this city. The
wit of this old English comedy was finely
brought out in all of the IL scenes. Hilda
Englund's maltreatment of the English
language was DELIGHTFULLY."- funny.
Sir Anthony Absolute was admirably
acted by Dallas Clark and left nothing
to be desired Mr. Clark. who has been
seen In this city many times before, was
never better cast Ian Maclaren, as Sir
Anthony's son, Jack, filled the role as
only n MaClaren could. The love affairs
OF Julia and Falkland were effectively
enacted by Ida Hamilton and Dallas An
derson.
Sir LucIus o'Trigger, the happy-go-
lucky lover, was played by whitford
Kane. and all of the many opportunities
for mirth in this part were taken full
advantage OF.
Others in the cast who deserve mem
tion for the capable way they played
their parts are Thomas Louden and oliver
Htnsdell. Lydia Langulsh, who wanted to
elope, but found 1t not necessary, was
we'll played by Margue rite Hertz, a new
member OF the company this year. Her
maid. Lucy was delightfully."- portrayed
by SaXone Morland. All In all, this re-
vival by the Little Theatre players Is
one OF the very best things they have
done since coming to Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA

bleating about this same Love, much OF
Il in the vein Of: You walked into the
garden OF my heart where no one ever
walked before"
Variation numbers two, three, four, etc.
punch" realism" red blood" dra-
matte vigor expended over some en-
counters Of the rich young gentleman
who keeps" Lily. the young law student
who loves her genuinely and whom she
loves In the same way, and the law stu
dents sea-Captain uncle. bent on 'sav-
ing the boy" This exhibition I'm drama
turgy involves some distinctly unpleasant
episodes, and-uncompensated by human
meaning-one Of the most unpleasant
scenes OF some years The latter is a
private dinner party at which the uncle
gets Lily drunk, to tho accompaniment
OF much suggested smut" and one open
exhibition OF drummer's yarns The re-
sult-so far as the story Is concerned
lands Lily back In the rich young mans
arms.
Final variation-an ending that almost
litts the drama to plane where you for
get what has gone before Perhaps Il
was the acting Of Cyril Keishtley as the
very human rich lover. Perhaps II was
tho memory of Pedro de Cordobas clear.
fine portrait OF the younger man. Per-
haps 1t WAS the open vacancy Of mind
and face with which Irene Fenwlck shad-
oWeu lne sRlliul picture she had given
OF brisk. pretty shallowness. At Rny rate,
the moment in which the man-about-town
preferred marriage out of a long-aching
heart only Just found out, and In which
the girl accepted him with the desperate
hope that here at least she had made
someone hear the Song of Songs" which
she could not hear herself-that last
variation was genuinely effective in its
pitifulness
The rest of the play, even with the ex-
cellent acting that Lee Baker, Ivan
Simpson. Tom Wise and long cast Law
ished on II, was typically Sheldonian.
nothing more. There were the courageous
innovations we expect of him: a novel
form. casting the play in six scenes, but
giving too little development to the
cataclysmlc emotions portrayed: and some
excellent "low-brow" humor. which failed
to jihe very we'll with the high" emo
tlons.
But nowhere was there more than a
sort of verbal parody of "Belasco real
ISM: real swear words, genuine, hand
made indscretions and some selected
slang. For all his "speechlfylng" on
love and other matters. Mr.. Sheldon went
no deeper into life or the people OF the
play What contrast to Eugene
Walters treatment of somewhat the
same matter In THE Easiest Way"
Except for that last moment, "Tne Song
OF Songs" seemed only an exhibition not
an analysis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
BLANCHE RING AT KE1rHs

With a "Yip-T-Yaddy" and a ''YIp-I-O,"
gay and blithesome Blanche Ring was
welcomed to our city after two years. alb
sence at Reith's yesterday. She came in
tabloid musical comedy, "Oh, Papa {"
In which she plays once more the role OF
the chorus lady, sings all the old songs
with which her name is associated, and
IT'S Long, Long Way to Tipperary'
and others, II was quite a pleasant
party.
Miss Ring enjoyed herself. and so did
the audience, and after the more formal
part of the entertainment was over every
one sang and had n very pleasant visit
Mildred Ann Cannon, assisted by Paul
de Cnrdo. appeared in series OF modern
dances designed-which seems to be the
word that fits these highly complicated
eyolutlons-by various modern masters.
Miss Cannon, who is pretty, graceful and
vivacious, dances with skill. Mr.. De
Cardo is really wonderful. Gifted with a
slender elegance OF figure, the sinuous
precision OF his movements In lie Vrai
Perison" Is as extraordinary as It As
fascinating. This is the debut OF Miss
Cannon and Mr.. De Cardo. 1t seems a
pity they have delayed so long.
Adele Ritchie, whom some one once
called the Dresden China Prima Donna"
and connoisseurs say that that German
faience preserves Its lustre and the under
surface glase so priced longer than any
other European pottery-is as delicately
fragile and winsome as ever. At Kelth's
this week is indeed a wonderful dress
makers display of made-in-America
gowns, and Miss Ritchies contributions
are sxcelled by none. Miss Ritchie also
singe-fsarlessly.
To lovers OF music the performance OF
Fritz Bruch and his sister is warmly
recommended. Mr.. Bruch Is a 'celllst OF
rare attainments. Miss Bruch rendered
Hauser's transposition OF the Hungarian
Rhapsody with swing and dash and
Vigor surprising In so young an artist,
and revealed the same virility and artistry
In the Brahms-Joachim Hungarian
Dance" which she played with her
brother. II Is seldom that musical artists
OF their cAlibre appear I'm vaudeville. And
a tribute must be rendered also the audi
snoe, who responded with unexpected dis
elimination.
Others on the bill are Gallagher and
carlin, in an amusing burlesqus singing
act; Britt Wood, Guss Van and zoe
schenck. and Sylvia Loyal. who has a
troupe OF 10 wonderfully trained pigeons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
BOMBS EXPLOSION
WRECKS STOREAND
ENDANGERS FAMILY
Black Handlers Believed to
Have Carried Out FREE
quent Threats Two Chill
dren Cut by Flying Debris.

YORK Pa, Nov. s-The grocery store
Of Nick Morello, an italian, corner Of
Princess street and Park alley, was
wrecked by bomb at 1855 o'clock this
morning and the five members OF the
Morello family had thrilling escape
from death. Black-handers are supposed
to have been responsible for the act.
Morello, his wife and baby slept d.
rectly above the store Joseph a young
room, and his sister, Mary. were cut on
the forehead by flying debris. The force
OF the explosion awakened the city.
For the last several months the grocer
has been receiving anonymous letters de-
manding money. The writer's declared II
their requests we're ignored the Morelos
would suffer. About ten days ago letter
was mailed to the grocer demanding that
his wife deposit 500 at certain place in
the city. No attention was paid to the
letters.
Early this morning three foreigners
were seen prowling about In the vicinity
Of the Morelo store by an employe of
the York Sanitary MIX Company. who
was delivering milk nearby.
The explosive was placed at the base
of the brick chimney on the alley side OF
the property. a large hole was ripped
into the wall and the frame portion Of
the structure torn open. The inside OF
the store looked as though cyclone had
struck t. The frame house across the
alley was damaged. Windows were
broken in church nearby and all build
ings within a blocks radius.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
"wITHIN THE LAW"

With Miss Catherine Tower in the lead
ing role, within the Law again opened
at the Walnut Street Theatre last niEht
ana was received with as much an
thusiasium as on the hrst night OF it's
production three seasons ago.
The story OF Mary Turner'S unjust
sentence TO prison her struggle to live II
down and her final triumph Is an old one
10 theatre-gOers. but its appeal Is none
the less strong, its argument none the less
powerful
In the great episode Ia the hnai act
where Joe Carson confesses. William
Lambert illustrates the weakness OF a
cast that hampers Miss Tower. But above
this the brilliant ana charming young
woman rises. For Miss Tower has IN
the quality OF her personality a charm.
q sense OF character, OF life that Is denied
the merely Ordinary actress. To an eX-
traordinary degree shs possesses the
power of projecting TO the audience a
sense Of the reality of her part
n Is suoeriuous 20 consider here the
moral import OF this drama. Its cheap,
aophisiieated idea Of life Is obvious But
underlying Il Is the elemental truth that
me man that IS squaae IS the man that
holds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
ITALY AND BRITAIN
TO UNITE FORCES
AGAINST TURKEY
Menace to African Colonies
Leads to Agreement Be-
tween Two Countries as
War Fever Increases ally.
By PHILIP R. MACKENZIE

ROME, Nov. al am informed authori-
agreed to stand together for the common
defense OF their colonies in Africa IL
Turkey goes to war. The understanding
may become operative at any moment.
Developments In the Turkish situation
are anxiously awaited. II is now openly
bound to alter Italy's attitude. italian
interests In Norh Africa. along the Red
Sea and in the Aegean. are as graveiy
menaced as are Englands.
In Government circles there Is no longer
an attempt to deny that in LIbya CTri-
polD Italy is as much threatened by
Turkey as England is in Egypt, while
Somaliland and Erltrea are surrounded
by British possessions. Hence It is OBJ
viously indispensable for Italy and Eng
land, close friends and nelghbors. to unite
for mutual defense.
Premier salandra has not yet been in
structed by the King TO form new
Cabinet, but the King and the Premier
are comforting with the leading states
men and influential men Of all parties.
Even the Socialist, Bssolati. rabid
anti-neutralist, has been summoned, as
well as Gioltti, who arrives from Turin
today.
A great coalition Cabinet made up OF
strong men from all parties will prob
ably result from the conferences now
going on II is not unlikely that In the
new Salandra Cabinet Baron Sonnino
will receive the Treasury portfolio and
Imperiall be named as Foreign Minister.
The war fever has increased enor-
mously since Turkey attacked Russia
in the Black Sea and since II became
known that Turkish troops are moving
toward Egypt The whole aspect OF
Italian policy has changed. The Gov
ernment now has a positive, definlte rea-
son for bowling to the WIN OF the people
and entering the war on tho side OF the
Triple Entente.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
WHY TIPPING KEYS
CLICK FASTER FOR
RED HAIRED GIRLS
An Tnqui8itive Youth, Study
ing Titan Stenography,
Comes Close to a Scientific
Discovery.

The man in Chicago. who says there
is no stenographer like a red-headed one
and that he would rather push pen
himself than dictate to a blonde or a
brunette is right. Miss Harriet Hender-
son says so.
Miss Hendcrson's name is in big letters
on the door Of tiny office in one OF
Phlladelphia's largest office buildings.
For 10 cents per page she will type the
incest letter ever signed-love, business,
or just the ordinary kind asking for a
job.
A reporter had read all about this
Chicago man and his typewriter theories.
He Is the employing head of large busi-
ness house. He needed a stenographer,
and when he applied for ono of Miss
Helen Bennet, manager Of the Chicago
Collegiate Bureau of Occupations he had
insisted that no applicant but regular
Titan would get by his office boy
"A red-headed stenographer Is always
a good one" he had said "They are
quickest and by all means the most ac-
curate."
llt AtpOElGl hll llOl uuuDl lVT n minute
that all this was true. He calls on red
haired girl himself every Wednesday
evening. But he felt Miss Henderson
would know for certain.
When the reporter called she was very,
very busy. ineed but she was quite will
ing to answer at least one question.
"Of course, they are the best" she said
with her fingers full of your favor Of the
18th ultlmo received you never saw
a good-looklng blonde or brunette, did
you?" She jabbed viciously the "?" key,
THAT answers your question, does It not?
Well, I am very Ctruly yours hummed
the keys, but Miss Henderson said) busy"
But the reporter had one more Ques-
tion. He did not like the thought OF It.
He cleared his throat twice and then
leaning uneasily on the desk smudged
his fingers on piece of carbon paper
lying there right side up.
"Is II true" he asked finally In his
pleasantest tone of voice, 'as somebody
has said that, while red-headed stenog-
raphers are accurate, they have terrible
tempers?"
The reporter had thought, before he
asked 1t, that the question might appear
a bit impolte. but 10 seconds later as
he exited from the office backward n
great deal faster than he had entered
frontward. he knew It.
Moreover, as he crossed the threshold
he stepped on something round and
hard and sat down rather Unexpectedly
on the cold cement floor of the hallway.
The cause of his fall was the top of a
typewriter key. It and another lay on
the floor together.
He picked them up. One was the -"
the other the "v'
Miss Henderson has red hair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
BIG DAY FOR WADsWoRTH
Senatorial and Domestic Ambitions
Divide His Interest.
PROM A srAFT coRREsPoNpBNr.


WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-James w.
wadsworth. Jr,. Republican nominee for
the United States Senate in New York,
is not only engaged in an exciting con-
test with Ambassador James W. Gerard.
his Democratic opponent for United
States Senate. but he is also engaged in a
race with the stork. Mr.. Wordsworth left
Washington on a late train last night
for his home at Mount Morris, Geneses
County. N. Y, where he will vote He
will return to Washington by the frst
fast train.
Mr.. Wadsworth Cancelled his speaking
engagements for the last three days OF
his campaign. Since his arrival here on
Thursday night he has remained at his
home, 800 Avenue OF the Presidents.
Before leaving Washington last night
Mr.. Wadsworth predicted that Charles
8. Whitman. Republican candidate for
Governor OF New York, win be elected
over Governor Martin II. Glynn. Demo-
erat. by more than 10000 majority. Will
liam Sulzer. who is on the American
and Prohibition tickets, will take thou
sands of votes from Governor Glynn, Mr..
WRdsWorth predicts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
DEEDS OF DARING, ROMANCE
AND COMEDY OF GREAT WAR

A correspondent In Paris writes as fol-
lows:
Down the street comes striding soi-
dlerly figure IN well-ntting Khaki stou
brown boots, neatly rolled puttees, and
officer's tunic. and yet there is something
odd about the dress. AS he comes nearer
you notice what It is. At the neck OF
the tunic instead Of the regulation brown
shirt and khaki tie, is the black silk vest
Of a clergyman The military figure Is
chaplain in cid service uniform.
But one is constantly having the sur
prise OF meeting people in unexpected
uniform The other day It was Mr. Win
ston Churchill in blue REFER Jacket
with the gold sleeve stripes and buttons
Of an Elder Brother OF Trinity House.
Yesterday / saw Lord Esher In staff of
ncers uniform; Mr.. f. r. Smith was
lunching in khaki at voisins; and the
old blues and spOrtsmen Of all kinds that
the streets OF Paris have seen are be-
yond remembering"
The newspapers tell OF a trick which
n German general played on the Rus
SLAMS, IN TetTeHNlllb llbill a ho"iA ~ hsooI
eru Prussia the Russians were forced to
leave there large quantity of bread.
They poured gasoline on the bread, and
when the Germans entered the town they
found the smelly mixture surmounted BY
sign, which read:
1--WE hear that you need both bread
and gasoline. Here they are"
About the same time the Germans cap
tured a number of Russians. The Ger
man general ordered that the bread be
given tho prisoners and not Russian
touched his prison fare that night.
From Berlin comes this story from
war correspondent.
There are Sidewalk strategists' here,
too. "well get to London when the
proper time comes,' says my waiter.
''You know how Germany fooled the
world with her 15-inch guns and her new
submarines Nobody knew she had such
things. Well. we've got another trick
up our sleeves. We've got guns that Will
shoot Is miles, and that's two miles more
than the width OF the English channel
between Calais and Dover.
"As soon as we take Calais we VIII
mount these big guns on granite founda-
tions shoot acros the channel and de-
nolish the forts at Dover. Then we
will sink all the English ships within
range of these guns and we will keep
apathway clear across the Channel to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

Dover. That way We can land al the
German troops we need on English soil.
AZ the same time, we will take Ostend
and from there we will send zeppeiihs
clear to London to terrify the King"
Time alone viii tell how closely The
Kaiser's stratesists will follow my walt
er's plans.
A correspondent in Belgium sends this
story:
Church steeples play queer parts IN
war. -Four weeks ago in Antwerp saw
a man climb almost TO the peak Of the
ancient cathedral there and fasten the
Belgian flag to stone garsoyle. In the
evening at sunset I saw Belgian choir
boys standing In their white surplices
among the BELLS and heard their song
Of praise that fioated over the old town
like observation-disclosures Antwerp had
been saved from a Zeppelin.
Tonight in Munich / saw another
church steeple playing its part In war.
1t was raining and the peak OF the cathe
dral spire loomed dimly above the lights
OF the city hall square. But the tiny
lights Of candles carried by German choir
boys huttered in the belfry, and, led by
an orchestra, the boys sang song of
praiso-because Antwerp had fallen"
Here is an imperial program which has
had TO be modified. II not altogether
abandoned. II was prepared by the
Kaiser, according to French reports, and
contained the following plans for his stay
tn Paris between August l5-20:
Capture of President Poincare. the Min
istry, the British and Russian Ambassa-
doris, the directors OF the banks and the
presidents of the Chamber and the Senate.
An embargo on the Bank OF France.
The detention OF numerous political and
financial personalities, and of writer's hos
tile to Germany, of whom the German
Embassy had prepared list before
mobilization.
The confiscation of the public debt regis
ter. SO as to compel French Government
stockholders TO accede TO all exactions
and TO demand peace.
Once Paris had been occupied an army
Of 500. 900 reservists would, in tie German
estimation, have sufflced to maintain order
south and north. while 25 frst-line Ger
man troops would have marched against
the Russians.