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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
G. O. PRATT WINS LIBEL SUIT

The charge of criminal libel made by
C. o. Pratt against Thomas c. Kelly. as
the result of a dispute in Local No. Az
of the Trolleymen's Union, was brought
to a conclusion in Quarter Sessions
Court today with the recording OF
Kellys plea of nolle contendre. Judge
Little suspended sentence on Kelly,
Kelly. it is alleged. was the author of
a reply made to an article appearing in
The Plain Dealer. the organ of the Pratt
faction. Kelly's alleged libel consisted
of broad intimations that Pratt had re-
ceived 5000 from Chicago street railway
interests to use his influence against the
union and that after obtaining the money
he double crossed the railway interest,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
NO MORE EvIcTIoNs THIS YEAR

Landlords of tenements were notified
today by Sherlfr A. Lincoln Acker that
dispossess proceedings against poor faml-
lies will rpt be entertained until after
New Years. Sheriff Acker told owners
of houses in the tenement belt that he
did not believe in evictlng the poor before
Christmas.
For years 1t has been nothing unusual
In New York to see poverty-stricken fami-
lies evicted on Christmas morning for
falling TO pay their rent
George Russell, who is solicitor to
Sheriff Acker. said:
For years 1t has been an unwritten
law not TO evict the poor on Christmas
The same rule will be enforced this year
In Philadelphia"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
KENSTNGTON PLANS
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
FOR UNFORTUNATES
Keepers of the Lighthouse
and Hospital Managers
Prepare to Provide Joy for
Their Wards.

Kensington is making wholesale prep
arations for Christmas The varied ac-
tlvities and organizations which radiate
from the Lighthouse" 152 West Lehigh
avenue, have declared against policy
OF delay, and already Christmas green's
and goodies and toys are being carted in
against the coming OF the big day
These are indeed busy times for Mr..
and Mrs. r. Porter Bradford, keepers
of the Light Four hundred children look
60 the Lighthouse for their Yuletide fes-
tiyltles and they are not to be disap-
pointed. Each youngster under l2 years
OF age Will receive, In addition to gift,
a half-pound box Of candy and on Christ
mas afternoon an old-fashioned Punch
and Judy show will be given.
Nor have the babes who are regular
visitors been overlooked. tree has been
provided for them and each and every
kddie will receive stocking cramful OF
Christmas wonders.
Around at st. Chrlstopher's Hospital
for Children plans are being made to
have trees in eight wards, so that no
patient Will be without his glimpse OF
Christmas. Every little tacker who is
able to hold pencil in his hand has al
ready advised Santa OF his wishes in the
matter of gifts
Miss Anna II. Jeffries. general superin-
tepdent OF the hospital, is the medium
through which these juvenile communica-
tlons have passed, and she in turn has
passed them along to the charftably In
cllned patrons of the hospital. and it
would be a hard-hearted person indeed
who could resist the appeals In these
mlsslves.
There is little Teddy Roosevelt Wick.
for instance, who has tuberculosis of the
spine and who believes firmly in Santa
ever since the old gentleman permitted
him to pull his whiskers last year to
make sure that they didn't come on The
whsker episode was in Teddys estlma-
tlon the final test. Here is what he
writes:
Dear Santa Claus
1T does not seem possible that / saw
you last year. but 1t really is a year
since. Well, Santa, l would like to have
a nice game, a pair of gloves. a hat, and
a big black horse that will suit me very
much. Three great cheers and Merry
Xmas
Sincerely your friend,
Teddy Roosevelt Wick"
Just what Teddy is going to do with
the hat and pair of gloves when he gets
out.
Tho Episcopal Hospital, too. is making
elaborate preparations. A custom there
is the singing of Christmas carols by the
nurses up and down the corridors at
5 o'clock in the morning. In the opinion
OF the patients no more thrilling awaken
ing on Christmas morning could possibly
be devised. Here, also, there will be sew
eral trees. together with a sumptuous
Christmas dinner to be served to all who
are not too i'll to partake of 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22

the thousands of dollars which passed
through the hands Of the boys and the
opportunity for losing money, not a penny
was lost. This was determined by a
checking system. The impression that
the team captains received rake offs on
the money collected Is an error. Every
cent of the $4,000 and more collected
goes direct to Scout work and not into
the pockets OF the men who collected
the money. All the expenses OF the cam
palgn were paid by fund previously pro-
vlded for so that the campaign collection
is intact"
Mr.. Cowing said that additional local
service badges will be presented to Scouts
doing work for the relief of the Belgians
and the cty's poor. The badges will be
similar to the campaign badges, with the
exception of the lettering on the cross
bar
All unregistered troops which intend to
take part in the New Year Boy Scout
rally are required to register at head
quarters before Saturday, December B.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22

eineer and good executive. The cpe-
ernor-eiect conferred with Mr Gillespie
several times during the canpaien nnd
since the election.
The appointment OF Mr. Gillespie 4
generally considered to depend upon The
reappointnent OF Robert McAfce As SEQ
retary Of the Commonwealth. Both o.
these appointments, it s said, win not 80
TO Allegheny. II McAfee is reaprointed.
which is unlikely, Bigeiows successor
will come from the eastern or central
section OF the State. Mr.. Gillespie 3
virtually slated for the highway commits
sionership " Governor Brumbaush turns
down the Penrose-oliver wing OF the Re-
publican party and appoints a SUCCESSOR
to McAfee. said political leaders today.
Mr. Gillespie has been a member OF the
Road Commission of Allegheny County
for seven years. For three years OF that
time he has been Road Commissioners.
supervising tho construction OF all OF the
roads built in Allegheny County. He has
frequently been called in by the State as
an expert In proceedings instituted by the
state Highway Department TO purchase
toll roads
II believe that we cannot abolish toll
roads too soon" said Mr.. Gillespie. when
he was I'm Philadelphia '"rhe people
who travel over them pay an enormous
sum every year in tolls. II this money
we're turned into the State Treasury, the
roads of Pennsylvania could be put in
good condition in a short time
"The abolition of toll roads and im-
provement Of dirt roads are the principal
things that need to be done at once.
Every year the State puts OF buying the
toll roads that now form parts OF stats
highways. they become more valuable,
and within few years II would cost
much more than It would cost to purchase
them now. They could not all be bought
at once. OF course. MS that would involvs
too large a sum-" i.eHfTn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
- To woaK AMoNa IpLH

Director Harte. OF the Department OF
hz4iEh and Charitiss. Is planning to
HaHite the Services q the is visiting
naaee q tie Division Of Gallo Hysiene
in ias campaign 70 relieve the distress
aaaaH the unemployed Of the city. The
nurses are constantly At work IA the
faaesiea sections of the City ana their
l,aerleese qf conditions II the crowded
nA'el4. tae Director Says. VIII b To-
t-e14~ in tue present emergency.
#teeteF Harto i arranging loH the dis
tlcn q tie $4,000 municipal relief
plIatien thfeueh tha Efaeraeney Aid
NanHs'ilse ans alI nsi.t thsf ne rona
wt-ss steHe faA sssaonsI1Iiss far re
M lae azl'af taat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
SOCIAL WORKERS FAVOR
MUNICIPAL PAWNSH0P
Great Good Accomplished in Other
Cities Needed Here.

Cities Needed Here.
Philadelphia social workers are greatly
interested in the study of municipal loan
shops. The report from Kansas City,
Mo. where the city operates a loan shop,
tells OF the vast amount OF good the in
stitutionNhas done the last year.
IN the opinion OF Roy S. Wallace. head
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children. and president of the
Social Workers Club. the municipal loan
shop is worth trial here as means OF
protecting the people from excessive
pawn shop rates and the preying OF loan
sharks. II am greatly in favor of tho
ideasD said Mr.. Wallace today. 'I be-
lieye the city OF Philadelphia could do a
great amount Of good by establishing a
municipal pawnshop. 1t would do a
great deal In helping the poor and amelio-
rating conditions, particularly IN the pres
ent time OF unemployment. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the poor who are com.
PEELED TO pawn whatever goods OF value
they may possess, often are subjected to
great injustice by unscrupulous pawn
brokers, The city should step in and do
away with this"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
BOOM TRANSIT PROGRAM
Business Men Prepare for Big Dem
onstration In Academy.

Nightly meetings are being held by busi-
ness mems organizations In all parts OF
tile city In preparation Tor the high-speed
transit demonstration IN the Academy OF
Music ON January II.
Endorsement OF Director Taylor's tram,
ait program was given. today by the
Chamber OF Commerce through Secretary
D. 3. Kelly.
4 committee win be appointed Ia a few
Gays to cooperate with other organlza-
tons in plans for the big central mass
meeting and parade.
The ordinance providing for an elevated
from Front ana Arch streets to Frank
fold, introduced before Councils two
Neeks ago By Common Councilman Peter
y Costello, was condemned by the Board
of Trade. The board eantended Il would
Interfere with the general plans already
eapfeyed and. therefore should be de-
fealsd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
BIG DAY FOR CADDlEs
Three Country Clubs viii DING Lads
and Give Them Presents.

and Give Them Presents.
o'addies In three Of the most prominent
country clubs in the suburban part Of
the city will be entertained at the annual
Christmas dinner given by the club mem
bers this afternoon. AT one OF the clubs
widely known society women will serve
turkey and cranberry sauce TO the boys
who carry the bags during the solfng
season. The boys will not only be fed
TO the limit, but win receive many Christ
mas gifts In the form Of money, warm
sweaters and candy. About 100 caddies
will enjoy the entertainment
The clubs are the Philmont, at Phil
mont: the Huntingdon Valley, at Noble,
and the Ola York Road. at Jenkentown.
About i60 boys will be entertained Mt the
Philmont Club. Led by Caddy Captain
Lyman. the lads will march into the din
ing hall Of the clubhouse. Ellis A. Gim
bel, president of the club, will address
the boys. The Greens Committee and
Mr.. Glmbel will make the presentations.
At the Huntington Valley Club the din
ncr and presentation of gifts will be fol-
lowed by an exhibition by the boys OF
the styles Of playing of prominent Phila-
delphla golfers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
KENs1NaToN,s XMAS CHEER
Baskets, for 1900 Poor Families of
That Section,

Kensington's poor will participate in a
Christmas dinner which win be given
away I'm baskets by Mrs. M, w. Ketchum.
who. has been christened the Santa
Claus Lady Of Kensington." Mrs. Ketch-
UNI. who lives at Frankford and Stella
avenues, said today she expects to give
away about 1900 baskets,
The baskets. which will contain cab
bage. potatoes, sugar. chicken fruit, flour
and other eatabIes, will be distributed on
Christmas Eve at Stella and Frankford
avenues.
Tickets emitting persons to baskets
are being distributed today by exper-
fenced investigators who for the last week
have been investigating destitute cases
in the Kensington section.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
WILL MOVE CHURCH A MILE
FulI-sized Edifics Will Journey
From olney TO Logan.

A flll-sized church will travel a mile
cross country and over a bridge from
Olney to Logap-
It is the building OF the oliyet Reformed
Congregation 9Th and RoekIand streets,
Olney. sideways are ready today TO roll
the edihce 70 its now home.
Following the recent call to the pastor
ate of the Rev. Maurice Samson, Of Spring
City, Pa, a member OF the congregation
donated 8 plot OF ground at 10th and Rus
comb streets. Logan. FOR a new church.
The trustees decided 10 move the old
frame church 70 the new site and TO use
it as a chapel for the new building which
will be erected
The church viii cross the Reading Rail
road on its trip, going over the bridge
near 9th and Rockland streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
Girl Scout News

Orders have been issued to all captains
to complete the monthly reports by De-
cember 20 so as to be ready to begin the
New Year with clean slate. The names
of all girls to be registered in the Girl
Scouts of America must be on the roll
prior to that date.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22

In an impromptu hrst-ad contest
brought about by a discussion among Sow
eral members OF Troop GA, Patrol Leader
Joseph Peibin won the prize. hunting
knife, from Scout Scribe Hyman Rich.
The troop will celebrate Christmas with a
scoutcraft contest tonight at the 3Sth
District police station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
aBOY SCOUTS&

There are several troops which have not
reregistered.
Boy Scouts in uniform win assemble in
Independence Square at 9;i5 a. m. Mon
day December 2s to Inspect the plant OF
the Curtis Publishing Company in full
operation.
DO good turn daily" one OF the prin-
cipal notices OF the Boy Scouts, ls inter
preted by Scouts In various lights, some
Of them highly humorous, according to J.
Woodbridge Patton, deputy Scout com
missioner.
II lent fellow a penny" was the
good turn" a Boy Scout reported at
meeting last week Of Troop 123, when the
members of the troop were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Walton Montague. 512l
Locust street. ]. y. Smith. Mr.. Patton
and Scoutmasters Stanley Armitape, War
ing and Deacon made addresses. Mr.
Montague told the troop what benefits his
son. Horace Montague, of Troop 1&, had
derived from his afiliation with the Boy
Scouts.
The third number of the Philadelphia
Boy Scout News was delivered to sub
scrlbers yesterday Several thousand
copies were issued. The paper an eight
page bi-weekly, was founded last fall
as the Pickle, the official organ of Troop
81 1t was a weekly and survived only FIVE
issues. Troop 81 next published the West
Philadelphia Boy Scout News, which was
almost Immediately supplanted by the
present paper, when other troops were in
vited to share in the publication No
profit iy made in the venture. The officers
are p. r. Langley. president; @. Dallas,
secretary and r. l.. Duhring, treasurer.
The staff consists OF r. w. Zimmerman,
editor; B. Wharton, assistant j. w. Hill
ier, Jr., business manager: Robert Barr,
receiving editor, and II. Franklin, comic
editor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
UNITED STATES SPENDING
MILLIONS TO keep TROOPS
ON GUARD DOWN IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON D. G.. Sept s-congress is about to raise
United States approximately
three and half million dollars month more than the ordinary
Mexico,
rate o million dollars a
Why a financial recall the
and Cruz7
the danger of
costly hands?
beginning of
penditure warrants drawn on the treasury for the
hundred and thirty thousand eight hundred and
How mucht is
is a period
million eight
thirtytwo dollars
thirtyone thousand
during
our soldiers ships Vera Cruz
April when occupation
Of
this when all the bills rendered
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
GERMANS TAKE
CITY OF GhENT

GHENT, Sept. s.-The city of
Client and the Germans on their
way to attack Belgians In the
north came to terms today by
which the city is to escape bonn
bardment. The German COM
mander of the force sent to that
place was met by the burgomas-
ter with assurances that the citi-
zens realized the hopelessness of
resistance and intended to offer
none.
The Germans agreed to occupy
the city with only a nominal body
of troops, the rest remaining out
side, where the burgomaster un-
dertook to feed them. The civil
guard was disarmed and all clti-
zens gave up their weapons.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
WANT MEDIA FOR
A POLICE JUDGE?

Miss Media Jaeger, who has
been making a spirited came
paign for justice of the peace ON
the progressive ticket here, is
resting her chances of election
on the women voters of this
city. Tacoma needs q woman 5
court to handle the cases of
women and girl delinquents.
Many other cities now have a
woman's department; Chicago,
I'm particular, has a woman
Judge to handle women's cases.
Miss Jaeger has had ample
experience as practicing attor4
ney. She is making her appeal
to the voters upon a platform
for the betterment of conditions
for women and girls.
Half the population of Ta+
coma is women. Yet the women
have not single Judge or jas!
tice before whom to plead their
cases.
Miss Jaeger was educated in
the Tacoma schools, and was
graduated from the University
of Washington with the degree
of Ii. B. During the past four
years she has been actively en-
gagged IN law work.
She has been admitted to prac-
tiee in the state supreme court.
the federal courts. and last year
was admitted to the supreme
court Of the United States.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
Hanson Shows
FaIcOner Lie

SEATTLE, Sept. s.=Repre-
sentative Thomas Murphine,
Roosevelt delegate to the Chi.
cago convention N 1919, has re.
ceived a telegram from Roose-
Welt in which the progressive.
chieftain declares IL is his policy
not to interfere in priparies.
The message is a res tit OF
Congressman Falconer's use OF
a letter from Roosevelt to aid
him in his campaign for month";
alton as Unitedt States senator
in opposition to Ole Hanson,
who has made a striking cam
paign over the state. In a pre-
Vious telegram to Hanson,
Roosevelt declared he intended
no favoritism towards Fasconer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

Sam Walker. manager for
Fateener. received n wire from
Congressman Faleoner last night
admitting that Roosevelt was
not taking sides between liam
som and Falconer. Walker
seemed much discouraged over
the outlook for Falconer. Fall
coner men are privately conced-
ing Hanson's nomination Men
In touch with the situation de-
clare that King county will go
for Hanson three TO one.
Il am confident of the nofnin-
alton" said Hanson today. Il
have made a clean, constructive
&C mpaign for state development.
II successful in November | will
serve the people faithfully"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
GOOD VOTE EXPECTED IN
SPITE OF RAINY WEATHER

would cast as many votes I'm the
country precincts as the voters
of all other parties combined,
but would offer no predictions
concerning the city vote.
There are fully $4,000 quail
fed voters in Fierce county, Of
hich $500 are registered In
Tacoma. The rainy day and
usual apathy over primary cleo
tons viii keep at least two
thirds of the voters at home. 1t
is believed.
Today's primary includes four
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. republic
ans, democrats and socialists. A
voter must call for his party
ticket and cannot vote for can
didates of other parties.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

With a drilling rain falling
throughout the day, q light vote
was cast in city precincts during
the first few hours of voting to-
day, but Q big vote is predicted
for this afternoon.
Party strength is one OF the
predominant features of interest
at the primaries, aside from the
from the few offices in which
close contests are expected for
nomination On every side the
political discussion today cen
tered on the problematieal
strength of the progressives and
republicans in Tacoma and
Pierce county.
Candidates of all parties adj
mitted that the progressives
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
Airman a Spy7

LONDON, Sept. S.-That Avia-
tor Hirth, a well known German
army airman, was executed at
Berlin Sunday as a spy, was as
serted in a news agency dispatch
received today from Ostend. IL is
said the military authorities ac-
cused him of having been in COM
munication with French aviators.
The story lacked confirmation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
GERMAN MINISTERS RESIGN
AFTER REBUkE BY KAISER

ROME. Sept s.-As a result
Of a break With the kaiser. Chan
cellor Won Befhmann-Ho1weIR
and Foreign Minister Jaeow Of
Germany haxe resigned. accord
ing to = Berlin dispatch 70 the
Messaesro. The kaiser Is said 70
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

SEATTLE. Sept. s.-HoIding
out her arms to embrace her 1z-
year-old son Edward, Mrs. Rosa
sfruepels 80, was killed last
light IN her home when = shet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
MOTHER SHOT BY SMALL BOY

gun the boy held in bis hands
was accidentally discharged The
charge struck her fun IN the
breast. She fell 20 the floor and
died IN a few minutes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

II you find your name pub
lished today among the eiassl-
fled ads OF The Tines. Each
day new name OF SEINE Ia
coma resident viii appear
The party whose name an
pears should call At The
Times office before .. m. To-
morrow for an order for the
seats. which are absolutely
free.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
| Am Glad

L have a savings account
at the Puget Sound State
Bank. It provides the
wherewith for the extra
clothing and shoes need
ed for these rainy days. I
wish / could encourage
every one to start an ac-
count.
A Pleased Customer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
GERMANS ARE.
DRIVEN BACK

Sept general battle he
forced all photographed
afere and points south of the forest of Argonn
the line from Chateau salns repued
FURIOUS PROGRESS
The official continued The French resumng
the positions
oners"
RUSSIANS DISTURB KAISER
ROME sThe arrival of quarter million Russian troops
coming
hurried
with his general staff The Tbnna made the statements without
THROWS BOMB At PRINCE
ANTIvARI s.-An Austrian aviator threw
bomb Prince Dano Montenegro and his wife, the Princess
landing warshp harbor
there much excite
sailors the off with rifle voey
BELCsANS WIN VICTORY
ANTWERP s.
starmend claimed here today The Begans in ssrmand
masked be from the front how formidable
their position
they rushed
machine behed murderous voe
whole lines the kases finally routing them
completely.
ALLIES CONTINUE SUCCESS
had unnterruptedly
q whole progressing favor a
not expected for several days
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on Skin Eruptions
Blotches, Sores Or Pimples. They
don't have them. For all such trou'
aIes use BpckIen's Arnica Salve. II
glorities the face. Excellent for &c,
Zema or Salt Rheum, it cures sore
lips, chapped hands, chilblains; heals
burns, cuts and bruises. Unsurpassed
for piles. 25c at Natchitoches Drug
Co.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Our Weekly Recipe.

Mock Mince Pie. Chop together one
cup each of rhubarb and raisins; add
the grated rind and juice of one
lemon, two tablespoonful of butter,
one cup of sugar, one egg, well
beaten, and mix thoroughly. When
turned into the plate lined with
pastry, dredge on a little flour and
half a teaspoonful of salt. Bake
with two crusts.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1914-01-01
Rest Room Visitors

Miss Hattie Boyston, Oxford, Mrs.
J. Sandlin, Natchitoches, Mrs. R.
Parker and two children, Montrose,
Mrs. Joel Nj. Durham, Winfield, Miss
jeanette Brandon, Atlanta, Mrs. John
Gallon, Natchitoches, Mrs. Ed. Dozen
dolf, n 4tchitoches, Miss Elizabeth
Dezendogf, Natchitoches, Miss Georgia
Boydstod, Creston.