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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
DELAWARE STATE
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
OPENS AT DOVER
Six Hundred Answer Roll
Call at First Convention
Representing Three Coun-
ties.

DOVER. Del, Nov. s.--Approximately
600 school teachers OF Delaware answered
the rollcall today when the annual State
Teachers Institute was convened. The
teachers in the three counties are meet
ing Jointly for the first time, ana the
elimination of county inst .utes has in
augurated a new era.
While pupils throughout the State are
enjoying a holiday of week the teachers
drills and courses of instructions in peda-
gogy from the crossroads schoolhouse to
the metropolitan high school.
Sectional meetings will be held each
morning, beginning tomorrow morning,
while the teachers will assemble in the
afternoon. Each teach = drawing State
or county funds is required to attend the
sessions.
State Commissioners of Education
Charles A. Wagner and the three county
rintendents-PrOfessor James E. Car
roll, of Kent; Professor Elmer L. Cross,
OF New Castle, and Professor Ernest ].
Hardesty, of Sussex County-comprise an
executive committee in charge OF the in
stItute.
The institution was opened this after
noon in the Dover Opera House Super
intendent Carroll, who will be the pre-
siding officer during the week, made in
trOductory remarks, after which supef-
intendents Cross and Hardssty outlined
the needs OF schools in Delaware and the
objects OF the institute. Professor Mary
E. Rich, OF the faculty OF the Affiliated
College for Women at Newark, ended the
afternoon session with an address.
In the evening reception will be held
in the State Armory. Dover women have
co-operated in furnishing a musical pro-
gram for the entertainment OF the Wis
itOrs.
For the sessions, a group of widely
known Pennsylvania educators will ad-
dress the teachers. They include Pro-
superintendent of Chester County
Sehoolsi Superintendent e. L. Rapp, of
the BeFks County Schools; Miss MarEa-
ret Mcguire. principal OF the Atyplcal
School In Philadelphia.
Their course OF instruction will be sum
plemented by addresses by Mrs. Frederic
schoff. OF Philadelphia. president of the
Mothers Congressl DIR. r. d. Ellsgood,
OF Wilmington. who will discuss the
value of medical inspection OF school
children, and DR.. Samuel A. Mitchell.
president OF Delaware College.
In arranging for the sectional meetings.
the primary section. according to the
plans, win meet In the Peoples Church,
the grammar section in Wesley Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. the rural school
section IN the Opera House. and the high
school section in the High School.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
RUSSIANS SANK SHIPS
TO ESCAPE GOEBEN
Masked Torpedoboats Opened War,
Admiralty Charges.
PETRoGRAD, Nov. 9.


The Russian Admiralty has issued
statement regarding recent events in the
Black Sea, asserting the falsity of the
Turkish claim that the hostlllties were
begun by the Russians. The substance
OF the statement follows:
"on October 29, at o'clock in the
morning, the commander of the feet at
sebastopol received word from Odessa
that at o'clock in the morning two Turk
isb torpedoboats, with red and green
lights, flying Russian flags, entered that
port.
Although the commands on the Turk
ish torpedoboats were in Russian, the
gunboat Hubanets, having received no
reply to the stipulated signal, Immediately
opened fire. The other gunboat in the
roads, the Donets, did not even have
time to fire, but was sunk by the first
Turkish torpedo.
Fired on by the Kubanets, the Turk
ish torpedoboats swiftly took flight los
ing one smokestack. and by their fire
inficting insignificant damage upon the
Kubanets and nearby merchant vessels
and upon a naphtha tank.
Toward o'clock in the morning the
cruiser Goebcn approached Sebastopol
and began a bombardment. The coast
batteries of the Russian forts replied
vigorously. The Goebon's fire caused no
damage In the roadstead.
AT the same time the torpedoboat
hotilla, commanded by Captain Prince
Troubetskoy, attacked the Goeben but
the enemy's hot fire prevented it from
prolonging the attack
'Steaming from Sebastopo. the Goeben
sighted the Russian transport Prut
Steering for the shore, the Prut's COM
mander ordered the magazine opened to
sink her. In preparing the second dyna-
mite cartridge Lieutenant Rogowzsky
perished heroically.
Our losses on the Prut were two
officers, chaplain and % sailors; on
the torpedoboRt PushtchIn. which was
set Attire, seven sailors killed and as
many wounded; on the Donets, surgeon
killed"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09

quite apart from the sterner business
Of the convention of the American Feder-
alton Of Labor, the assemblage presents
aspects Of cordiality not unlike an "old
Home Week" or a family reunion. Little
knots of delegates detach themselves
from the hustle end gather apart with
business Of much handshaking and
sundry well we'll, Bill, you're looking
fine"
"How are things on the Coast?' why
I haven't seen you for dogs age" or
"Is the rnissus along?" Nor does the
conversation run solely to the more sober
relationships, as the hearty outbursts Of
laughter testify. When men have not
seen each other for n whole year there Is
much to be said. and the delegates do not
appear to be negleoting each golden op-
portunity.
The chief figure in the convention and
In the lobby of the Hotel Walton where
the headquarters are located ts Samuel
Gompers, president OF tho Federauon,
Slight In stature, with thick lensed
glasses and bushy hair that Is turning
gray he is the Invest" member in the
large body of Give" men gathered here.
He knows every one and every one
Knows him by his first name, too. He
is everywhere. And, in spite of bis "a
years, he is younger i'm action than many
men half his age. Furthermore ne Is
liked by the greater number of the dele
yates and they crowd around him while
he indulges in merry personalities at
their expense, as BELTS a leader.
II is not everybody who can attract
the attention of the King of Italy, at
tract it so favorably as to receive an
honorary title from that nation Yet
Cavalier Dominick D'Alessandro, OF Al
bany, president OF the international Hod
Carriers Building and Common Laborers
Union. has been so honored. few
years ago, when King Emanuel learned
of the work done by the cavalier for the
Italian laborers, he asked this American
labor leader to accept the honor that he
now bears The cavalier bears 1t mod
estly. Today as he passed among the
delegates, he was greeted with lnnumer-
able 'ITowd'y, Counts" and was nearly
smothered several times by members OF
the federation who recognize Il good fell
low under an impressive alias
Although the federation may have n
near approach TO a war on its own hands,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
NEW PRESIDENT IN JAIL
BY GENERAL VILLAS ORDER
Gutierrez Made Prisoner by carranza,
Who Is in Defiant Mood.

Who Is in Defiant Mood.
NEW YORK, Nov. "A telegram sent
to the Mexican Consulate here and signed
by venustiano Carranza, in Mexico City,
was made public after its receipt yester-
day by the Mexican Bureau of Informa-
tion, No. II Battery place. 1t states that
General Eulalio Gutierrez had been cap
tured and imprisoned by General Villa.
The telegram reads:
"I wish to inform you that General
Gutierrez, who repudiated the Aguascali-
entes Convention and the Villa clique,
has been captured by General villa and
imprisoned. The reason for the action
was because he failed to live up to the
dictations and demands of the Villa peo-
pie.
81 wish further to inform you that I
consider the actions OF the Convention as
a farce. and, for that reason alone, 1 am
forced not to recognize It's actions.
"The Convention, which was dominated
by Villistas and reactionaries, failed to
accomplish the task 1t set out to do. In
stead of working out q set of regulations
and rules by which Mexico might attain
Its normal conditions of peace and pros
perity. they appointed another Provisional
President, hoping TO be able to dominate
him. When they realized that Gutierrez
would not follow the dictations of Villa,
they imprisoned him."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
ON LsABOR'S,,-.>o ,.,~,~
ANNUAL CONCLAVE
Cordiay Is Keynote of Delegates GreetingsHead OF
Hod Carriers Union Honored by King of Italy
Gompers Real Leader.

that did not deter Hugh Stevenson, Of
Toronto, and delegate from the Typo
graphical Union, from dilatinE ct great
length on the European situation as It
affects Canada. That he should have
chosen George A. Tracy. of San Fran
cisco, president Of the San Francisco
Typographical Union, as an auditor was
more or less curious-not that II caused
international complications, but that be-
tween the two men they divide almost
half ton in weight and possess corre-
spending girths. As they stood in the
foyer Of the Walton they caused the rest
Of the delegates to deploy in order to
pass out.
Tracy is boosting San Francisco as the
next convention city. He believes the
Influence the Panama-Pacihc Exposition
will lend to his arguments Will finally
persuade the delegates to choose the
Golden Gate city against all other
offerings.
Michael Goldsmith, OF Cleveland. editor
and business manager Of the Cleveland
Federationist; Henry w. Ralsse, OF
Youngstown, O., editor OF the Labor
Record, and Frank L. Rist, Of Clncin-
natl, publisher of the Central Labor
Council Chronicle, "jes nachelly' drtfted
together and remained together all day.
beat" him on the convention story and
was afraid to take chances, but the
more obvious explanation is that they
rather liked the arrangement.
To resemble an actor may or may not
be a. fortunate coincidence, depending on
the viewpoint, but II John Bunny, the
motion picture star, needs an understudy
he can find one In William Hubbell, or
ganizer of the Journeymen BARRIERS In
ternational Union. Hubbell comes from
Cleveland. He resembles Bunny all the
more in that when one sees Bunny he
never hears the actor say anything Hub
bell believes silence is golden even If
he is a delegate from the barber's union.
Adolph Germer, of Springfield, ILL.,, vice
president Of the United Mine Workers,
refused to take part in the parade from
headquarters to Horticultural Hall be-
cause he is so tall he attracts attention
when In crowd. Germer nevertheless
is not so towering as John W. Brown,
of Springfield, an organizer for the mine
workers Brown is perhaps the tallest
delegate in the assembly. FIe thinks
about seven feet above ground Brown
received the nickname OF General
Brown" during the Colorado strikes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
URGES CHURCHES TO USE
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
The Rev. D. j. La Rose Tells Minis
ters of Benefits.

Money spent in newspaper advertising
Is q good Investment, according TO the
Rev. ID. ], La Rose. pastor of the Mes
siah Reformed Church. who spoke at a
meeting OF the Reformed Minister'S AS
ISOLATION held today in the Reformed
Church Building, 18th and Race streets.
The speaker is a member of the Ex-
ecutiYe Committee of the association,
which reported today that I'D was ia
favor of urging churches In the city to
advertise more widely. A committee con
sisting of the Rev. BENJAMIN s. Stern, Of
Emanuel German Reformed Church, 2sth
and Barring streets. and the Rev. u. c.
Gutelius. OF the Grace Reformed Church,
1lth and Huntingdon streets. Wers ap-
pointed as a committee to ascertain the
number OF churches willing to advertise
In the daily papers.
81 believe In newspaper advertising for
churches" said Mr.. la Rose. 'sWs would
let the people OF this city know there
Is a Reformed Church In Philadelphia.
When people pick up a newspaper and
see the ads OF only few Reformed
churches they imagine our Church Is OF
little Importance, when. as a matter OF
fact We are represented in this city by
S. churches. Money invested in news
paper advertising Is bound to help a
church and Is money well invested, In my
opinion"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
CONDITIONS CALLED
INSANITARY' IN SO4
OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Poor Ventilation and Light
ing and Overcrowding of
Desks Most Frequent Items
Designated for Correction,

DR.. Walter S. Cornell. head of the medi-
complied a report designating $50 insani-
tary conditions in 3O4 public school build
ings of the city. The report has been
submitted to the Department of Health
and Charities and to the Board of Edu-
cation.
Inspectors working under direction of
Doctor Cornell, discovered the insanitary
conditions and many of them have been
remedIed. According to the report the
classrooms, toilets and yards of the school
buildings are generally in good condition.
In addition to the exacuons of the
school code of Pennsylvania on room
capacity. desk provision and classroom
illumination, Doctor Cornell has de-
termined additional standards for the
schools of the city in the interests OF the
health of the pupils.
His report contains statements on 1857
separate items, of which 1888 are rated
excellent, $3.50 good, 2514 fair. 1919 poor and
747 bad. A summary of items including
school yards and toilets as we'll as the
buildings. rate 1874 items as excellent,
1925 good, 500 fair, 9O6 poor and S46 bad.
The report says: 1.-THE existence of
insanitary conditions, 1t must be acknowl-
edged, is at times a matter of Judgment
we have taken the word insanitary' TO
mean prejudicial TO health or safety. The
health of the individual may be affected
through the general nutrition, through
exposure to contagious disease, through
injury of the eyesight and in other ways.
HAmong the latter not considered as
tboughtfully as II should be, Is the in
fury TO children who use the wrong size
dssks the injury to children through in
ability tn obtain yard exercise after long
nsriods OF close confinement and study,
ana the injury to children falling To OBJ
tain drinking water at recess time be-
cause of an insufficient water supply
thereby inducing not only discomfort,
but Indigestion and sluggish functions
Included In the items designated IN
sanitary are the f0llowing'
c1sssrooms poorly ventilated by reason OF
orowdng beyS9ld yl eyasP6ttfilafed by reason Of
IasssToas IhssisSI poorly lighted .....,,..,.s.:. .4sT
Desks Ia excess with oyerero"alhs OF moor a,4
DsPfs sPfse placed improperly with relation to ,
rus,ffiesat drinking water Accommodate 81
Stairway and hallway DARK narrow Steep "a
Ssstrgs5sd dsssfeotive IN condition or plan is
insnHicleht toilet accommodation -.+.'..'-' y
yard area insunicient ,... .;.:..a.....:.''. II
reachers dressing rooms dsIeeeiFes '-'''s'.' o.
Cellars damp .,.'..'.''''''' '''''''''''''''''-' "a
lssgss on neighbofinE properties referred
10 Bureau OF Health .s.'s.'. '''''f'''s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
U. S. HALTS SHIPMENT
OF CATTLE FROM CANADA
Quarantine Increased to Prevent
Spread of Live Stock Epidemic.


WASHINGTON, Nov. s.--Quarantine of
New Jersey and against the Dominion of
Canada, prohibiting the shipment OF cat
Gle. was ordered today by the Department
of Agriculture.
The quarantine against Canada, it was
made clear, was not put into effect be-
cause of the prevalence of the disease
there, but purely as a precautionary
measure. Heavy shipments of cattle.
straw and fodder into Canada from the
restricted area on this side of the border
were made before the extent of the dis
ease was discovered. The quarantine is
TO prevent any cases coming back into
the United States, should such develop.
Secretary Houston also was prepared to
sign orders for the quarantining of Della
ware and Rhode Island because of the
appearance OF the epidemic there.
The proximity of the New England
dairying sections to the large cities, it
was Indicated, would increase the rigor of
the quarantine. The Government is seek
ing to prevent the transmission of the
disease to humans, In the case of young
children the consumption of milk from
diseased cows might result in heavy in
rant mortality,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
BLuEcoAT HELD FOR ASSAULT
Accused of Attacking Another Police
man in Station House.

with his head bandaged James Nc
Menamin. a policeman 65th street ana
woodland avenue station. appeared be-
fore MAGISTRATE RenshaW in the Central
police Court today 10 answer a charge
OF assault ana battery on Harry stauffer
another blueeoat
Lieutenant MaFple described the nght
which occurred In his station house yes
tafday afternoon. He said MeAenamin
entered the police station and hit and
kiekea staufTsr without cause, -Four po-
neemen vent to the aid OF stauffer and
4 fRht followed.
MeRdenamin held his own for A tine ana
ehairs ana tables ana policemen rolled
around the nOor. At last e blaekiaek ap-
piled several fimes across MeMenamlin's 8
head Eubdued him and he vas stripped
81 hls badge and locked up.
AeAeaamia vas held under 80 bail
Tor 4 furfner haarius November e. when
slauffeF Hhe #aa badly bruises Is the
Hsbi. HiH Be present Lo testify
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
GARRANZA MUST
YIELD TOMORROW
BY NOON, OR FIGHT
Question of Peace or War in
Mexico Depends on His
Reply to Ultimatum-Out-
look Gloomy.

AGUAscALIBNTEs Mex, Nov. p
Thlrty-six hours will determine whether
war OF peace shall prevail in Mexico. In
dications at present are that it will be
war. Up to midnight no 'ly had been
received from General Carranza to the
ultimatum sent by Il conference here
demanding that he retire from the office
Of Provisional President
The time limit set by the ultimatum will
expire at noon tomorrow. If he does not
retire before that time troops will be or
dered to march on Mexico City and seize
tho Government.
The conference will reassemble this
afternoon to make its final plans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
WAR EXPERIENCES TOPIC
OF MEETING TONIGHT
PhiladslPhians WIN Speak at Belle
vus-stratfOrd Gathering.

The impressions ana experiences Of
those who were in the var zone during
the outbreak OF the European CONFLICT viii
be discussed AZ meeting OF the Contem-
porary Club tonight At the 5ellsvue-strat-
ford.
DR.. Morris JastroW. professor Of seml-
tic language at the University of Penn
sylVanla. who vas IN Germany Al the
beginning OF the struggle. will tell OF the
sentiment Of the people theirs. while Pro-
fessor william z. Llngelhaeh, of the Unit
Yersity, will describe the experiences OF
the people of Russia. where he spent
several weeks after the beginning or hes
tilities-
Harrison S. Morris. Who vas In France,
yin explain conditions there and addi-
tlonal details Will be given by hlrs. Thorn
ton oaklsE. gho also apanf Hame time g
French soil darins tae early naFt e ahs
Hars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
PROHIBITION BLUECOAT
DRIVES A BEER WAGON
Fellow Policemen Cheer Him When
He Reaches Station House.

A prohibition policeman driving a
brewers wagon caused considerable
amusement in Germantown today, espe-
eially to fellow bluecoats who hold no
briefs for prohibition. The victim was
Policeman John MeKenna, Of the Ger
mantoWn station.
MoIGenna arrested the driver OF a
brewers team at Berkiald and Nc
Collum streets, when the man insisted
on driving the vehicle over new paving
not open TO trafie, causing some damage.
Leaving the team, MeKenna took bis
prisoner to the station house.
Where's the wagon?" asked the House
Sergeant.
Down the street." said MeKenna. 81
wouldn't drive brewery wagon. I'm =
prohibitionist"
Go get the team" said the seFresnt
MeKenna obeyed. driving up 10 tbs sts-.
ton amid a storm of cheers from IN.
fellow blueeoRts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
PASTOR DENOUNCES CLAM0R
FOR BIGGER ARMY AND NAVY
The Rev. DR.. S. 2. Batten Urges
Stand for Peace.

Denouncing the clamor for a larger
army and navy in the United States on
the part of the public since the European
war began, the Rev. DR.. s. z. Batten
urged clergymen of the Baptist churches
OF the city to get together and arrange
big meeting. at which they would reaffirm
their faith in peace.
"By increasing our standing army and
our navy. and thus better preparing our
selves for war" said the speaker, I'VE
are placing ourselves in a similar position
to those nations that are now engaged in
a deadly struggle, We. as a peaceful,
Christian nation. should set the right kind
OF example by showing that We prefer
peace and have confidence In 1t rather
than militarlsm.'
Following the talk by Doctor Batten IL
was decided 10 hold peace meeting in
connection with the Baptist Efficiency In
stitute. which will be in session Ia this
city on December II and IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
GALL FOR THANK OFFERING
Msthodlsts Urged to Remember war
Victims on Thanksgiving.

A speeiaI appeal to Msthodlsts through
out the United States has been sent ont
bv Bishop Luther B. Wilson, Of Nev,
York, secretary Of the Board OF Bishops
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. for
THANKSGIVING Day offerings to reliavs
the suffering OF European var victims. Z
-on that day" reads the statement,
while ne lift our hearts In thsnkssiv.
lna 20 Almighty Cod for peace ana plenty
Ia our own beloved land. let u net far-
get the hunger the Wretchedness ~
haarlreninR mlasries nf the helpless Vie
tins OF this asony OF the nations. I,st
us think OF the women ana children Who
face the Figors OF the winter without
food OF shelter or clothing"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
NO MORE RHEAS ON HATS
Birds Held to be Wild Fowl, Not
ostriches.

WASHINGTON. Nov. s-The rhea bird
is wild fowl and therefore is not en-
titled TO grace American millinery. This
was the decision of the Treasury Depart
ment today. The Thea, 1t was believed.
would be held to be q species OF ostrich.
Since the ban was placed on the imnor
tation of the plumage of birds OF paradise
ana certain other fowls for making
algEettes milllners had pinned their hone
on the South American Fhea-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
ACCUSED OF RoBB1Na SCHOOLS
Han Arrested While Climbing Over
q FENCE

Accused Of robbinE sehoolhouses i,
many sections Of Philadelphia, WiIlians
Dulton. IS years old, a Negro. WAS hsis
under 500 bail today BY Magistrate CeiI
at the sth ana Jefferson streets polies
station. Dulton gave his address Is ga
Olive street
lie was arrested by Patrolraan dannon
his way into the yard OF the AebaaI -
MeFvine and oxfod streets. Gannes
lives across the street from the seboai
Police say Dulton robbed schools al fRsi,
and Thompson streets and at sth an5
Foslar streets. The furniture was 49,.
tqrnea ana broken and much damaea
Vas donsstn all the schools robbed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
RUSSIANS SINK FOUR
OF TURKS TRANSPORTS
Towns Bombarded- Naval Bat
tie Expected.
LONDON. N

LONDON, Nov. g.
The next big naval battle OF the war
is expected to take place In the Black
Sea within a few hours. The Turkish
fleet apparently has escaped from the
Bosporus and the news that the Rus
sian fleet has sailed from Sebastopol in
dicates that the Russian Admiralty in
tends II possible to stop the attacks being
made by the Ottoman warships on Black
Sea ports.
The Russian sea raiders also have been
active. On Sunday Russian warshlps
bombarded the town of Koslu and Sugla,
on the coast OF Asia Minor and also sunk
four Turkish transports, one of which
was carrying troops.
In order for Turkey to transport troops
by sea without grave danger 1t win be
necessary for it to destroy the Russian
feet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-09
OPEN SEASON IN NEW JERSEY

TRENTON, Nov. e.-The New Jersey
hunting season quail. rabbit. ring
neokad pheasants and part idge will open
temorFoH. More than 500 licensed AUNT
aEs viii scatter through the various eoua-
ties. the autemabils having placed ne
aaortamen within easy reas q the hazs