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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
PUZZLED ADMIRAL
HERE VAINLY LOOKS
FOR BATTLESHIP
Metaphorically, But Not
Literally, All at Sea, as to
Minnesota, Which He Is to
Command.

An admiral without ship is as bad as
how Rear Admiral Walter Mclean feels.
He Is nov at the Bellevue-S -Stratford TAX
ing life easy and looking about.
But the Admiral should be on the battle
ship Minnesota, and he came here in a
hurry this morning to hoist his flag. He
received especial hurry orders at Wash
ington yesterday to rush here and take
charge Of the ship. Being a faithful OBJ
server OF discipline, he was somewhat out
of breath when he reached the Philadel-
phia Navy Yard. He was taken imme-
diately to the foot of Broad street, where
the Minnesota should have been In wait
Ing.
The ship wasn't there, however, and an
exhaustive search of the docks there
abouts failed to bring it to view. Several
obliging officers then surveyed the Della
ware River southwards, but no ship re-
sembling the Minnesota could be seen ap-
preaching.
Admiral Mclean rubbed his eyes and
looked at his orders again. They stated
that he should board the Minnesota imme-
diately. There was much Conjecturing as
to the worships whereabouts, and then
Rreakwater was called up. But the naval
man in charge of that place said that the
absen; ship was nowhere around. He was
sure that 1t had not passed in from the
ocean.
Much mystlned the Admiral then
went back to the Bellevue-Stratford.
He lighted a cigar, dropped in an arm
chair and tried to figure out where the
Minnesota was by the process OF elifni-
nation. But as there are many OF Uncle
Sans ships prowling about several
oceans he gave it up as a bad job.
II thought something would happen
when I was put to sea again" he said.
"and l am not surprised" There was
no tone OF complaint in his voice. how
ever.
He afterward learned that the ship
was coming here from somewhere. He
was assured that itmlght get here to-
morrow. But as the Bellevue is a COM
Portable place the veteran skipper is not
worrying so very much.
Admiral Mclean has just been assigned
to the North Atlantic Squadron. He was
a member OF the Examining
Board. or what Is famliarly known
among naval men as the "Plucking
Board" He declined to talk about the
Board. but. Judging from the twinkle in
his eyes, when he spoke OF his new as
signment he isn't greatly disappointed
At leaving the Board
The "PluckinE Board" recently caused
much comment by dropping Captain Hill /
and Captain Gibbons, two men OF much
achievement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SCHWAB TO FURNISH
ARMORED TRUCKS TO
WARRING NATIONS
Said to Have Been Commits
stoned by Two European
Countries to Supply Hum
dreds of Equipped Autos.
Copyright by the International News service1

BETHLEHEM. Pa, Sept 25.-During
the last few days a large number OF
representatives of automobile concerns
have been here, and the reason for their
presence was indicated today in the re-
port that two European countries now at
war have commissioned Charles NJ.
Schwab TO have built for them several
hundred armored and gun-equlpped motor
trucks. The order will cost hundreds
of thousands of dollars. n
Mr., Schwab will not talk about the mat
ter, closely adhering to the policy of
the State Department, which recently is
sued directions to concerns in this coun-
try whose business is to manufacture
munitions to avoid publicity in matters
whore they have dealings with European
countries now at war and thus avoid pos
sib.e violation of neutrality.
1t is believed Mr. Schwab was COM
missioned to give out the order for mo-
tor trucks because he is well known by
heads of many European countries. hav-
ing built warships for them. The armor
plates and guns for these war trucks
will be made by the local steel company
and also the axle work for the cars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
AUSTRIANS, HELD UP BY
ENGLISH, ROUGHLY USED
Army Officers Here Now Tell of
Their Detention.

Held as prisoners of war in England,
two lieutenants In tho Austro-Hungarian
army were released when they showed
that they had sufficient money to bring
them to the United States. They are
now In this city stopping at 1885 Pine
street. According to the officers they
were roughly treated by the English po-
lice. At the Vrixton police station in Lon
don, where they were made to register,
being citizens of the enemy, the soldiers
said the police were insulting. They were
detained there. One policeman, said the
lieutenants, showed them about and shout
ed, 1T would be best II we killed you"
The officers are brothers, Lieutenants
Paul and Ewald Faltin. Their homes are
in Prague, Bohemia. They were In Bel
gium when Austria and Germany declared
war on the French. 1t being hopeless to
return home by way of the Continent they
went to England to get a boat. They
were in London when war was declared
and were detained by the authorities as
prisoners. When they produced sufficient
funds to enable them to get to this coun-
try the men were released. The Home
Office wanted them in America, where
they could not get back to Austria, rather
than in England as prisoners of war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
DREXEL INSTITUTE OPENS
Enrolment of $50 Students Largest
in History.

With the largest enrolment in its his
tory Drexel Institute opened its doors
for the season of 1914-1915, today. An
nouncement was made by DIR. Hollis
Godfrey, head of the institution, that but
few changes have been made in the
faculty excepting for the addition of a
number OF young instructors. The enroll
ment OF boys. and girls is about equal
The Domestic Science and Art Depart
ments have doubled their capacity and
greatly increased their facilities. These
departments are growing in popularity.
Two new laboratories have been added
to the institute. The beautiful picture
gallery will henceforward be used as
social room by the girl students.
The enrolment OF students. 1t was an
nounced. will continue throughout the
week. The courses will be begun Mon
day The total number of students
registered thus far is $50, an increase of
115 over last year. The institute has al
ways given preference to Philadelphians
and residents of the suburbs of the city
and Is distinctly a Philadelphia institu-
tiOn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SCANDAL OF JURY
WHEEL AGAIN HEARD
BY GRAND INQUEST
Delaware County's District
Attorney Submits Fraud
Charges Against ex-Sherif
j and Two Commissioners.

The case of ex-Sheriff S. E. Sproul and
James Stuart, charged with malfeasance
In office, was called before the Grand Jury
in Media today by District Attorney John
B. Hannum. Until n late hour this aft
ernoon no decision had been reached.
In December, 1912, the community of
Media was shocked by the discovery that
more than 20 names had been found In
the jury wheel which had not been select
ed by the court When this discovery was
made by the court it was pointed out
that a jury selected for the trial of GRIM
inals would not be an unbiased one. but
would consist mostly of those whose
names, It was alleged, had been improp-
erly placed on the list of jurymen.
The reason given at the time of the
exposure was that the names had been
placed there TO protect several prominent
Republicans accused of forging Washing
ton party and Bull Moose nomination pa
pers
petition was presented before Judge
Isaac Johnson in Media this morning by
the Bar Committee of Delaware County,
asking that the court permit the bad
slips" which were discovered in the jury
scandal, to be turned over to an expert
for Identification. The Judge held the
request under advisement.
The expert who is to be named by the
Bar Committee will examine the slips,
which will remain in the custody OF Dis
trict Attorney Hannum. as soon as per-
mission is granted by the court. This
is thought to be a matter OF only few
days.
The petition was presented to the court
by A. B. Geary, L. A. Howell and Frank
B. Rhoades. who formed the committee
named by the members OF the local bar
association which Is conducting the jury
scandal investigation. This Is the fourth
or NTH time the jury scandal has been
aired In some way or other since early
In 1918.
John B. Hannum. Jr.. the present Dis
triet Attorney. has done all in his power
10 bring the guilty persons to justice and
with the experts expected testimony as
10 the handwriting on the many alleged
fraudulent slips. many men prominent
In affairs in Media and surrounding
towns will be called to explain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
TOMBSTONE GUIDE
REQUEST OPPOSED
IN NPALETHORPE WILL
Sum of ST. $4,000 Too Much,
Say Contestants, to Tell
Visitors of the amily Vir-
tues.
tues.

A bequest of S150,OOO in the will of the
late Henry r. Palethorp to provide for a
guide to show visitors his tomb in Laurel
Hill Cemetery and expound the history
of the Palethorp brothers, was made the
object of an attack in a contest to break
the will today before Judge Dallett, in
Orphans Court. The case was held under
advisement
The accounting of the estate showed
that the balance was not sufficient to
pay in full all the general legacIes pro-
vided for in the will. Palethorp was a
well-known figure about the courts He
died May 20 of this year. He was a
bachelor and lived with his brother at
1885 Arch street.
COUSINS CONTEST WILL
The contestants include. William H.
Hay, secretary OF the State Commission
on Election Laws, and his brother, AL
bert f. Hay. secretary and treasurer of
the Ohio Light and Power Company, of
Cleveland, cousins of the testator.
The contested will provided for be-
quests to the Pennsylvania Academy OF
the Fine Arts. the Commissioners of Fair
mount Park. the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church. the Pennsylvania
Institute for the instruction of the Blind,
Presbyterian Hospital and the Pennsyl-
vania Hospital. The legacies totaled
$3.50, 600.
The will also provided s15O.0C0 in trust
to the Provident Life and Trust Com
mn nd Flr
charitable purposes as the trustees might
determine, and the principal argument
of the contestants is that the witnesses
to the document are both connected with
the Provident company. Under the act
of 1855 and the act of 1911 provisions are
made for "dlsnterested" signatures to
wills. ID. +. Jones and Richard T. Cad
bury are the witnesses to the Palethorp
will.
Thomas Raeburn White and Tustin e.
Wesley are the attorneys representing the
contestants. Mr.. White declared that,
as the signers to the will are connected
with the trust company. the organization
was built into the construction OF the
charity Itself" and held that this is pro-
hioited In the act OF 1855.
OPPOSES TOMB GUIDE.
1t was also contended by Mr. White
that the sl5O,OOO set aside for the care of
the tomb and the employment of a guide
Is altogether out of proportion to the cost
of such a thing. Properly invested, he
said, the amount would yield $1,000 a
year. and the superintendent of the
cemetery had testified that this is more
than is necessary to keep the lot in good |
condition.
Tho testator, 1t was brought out, had a |
deep-seated pride in his family history |
and wanted to be known as the Last OF |
the Palethorps" 1t was to get visitors |
to the cemetery to hear this description |
that he wished to provide for guide and |
lecturer at his tomb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
$4,000 LEFT TO CHARITY FROM
ESTATE OF FRANCIS HEYL
100000 Holdings Of Alfred D.
Silliman Co. to Family.

SlOO,OOO Holdings of Alfred ID.
Silliman Co. to Family.
Charitable bequests of $1,000 are made
from the sl7,5Ss estate of Francis Heyl.
who died recently in the Germantown
Hospital and whose will was admitted
to probate today The residue Of the
estate is bequeathed to relatives.
The Pennsylvania Hospital for the In
sane will receive $500. the Summit Presby-
terian Church, Germantown, 800; Board
of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian
Church of the United States, $1,000. OF
this last amount. $500 is for the Arthur
Ewing Memorial Church College in the
United Provinces Of northern India, and
$500 for the School for Christian Women
and Teachers of northern India.
The Board of Home Missions of the
Presbyterian Church Of the United States
will receive $500; the cause of synodical
instruction in the synod Of the Presby-
terian Church. $500; the cause Of church
extension. 5000. Each of the following
Presbyterian organizations will receive
5000: Board of Education. Church Educa-
ton Fund, Board of Publication, Board
of Relief for Disabled Ministers and
Widows and Orphans of Deceased Min
listers, Missionary Fund, the College
Board, the Board of Temperance.
The estate Of Alfred d. Sllliman. late
of 625 West Upsal street. valued at more
than 100000. is devised to the widow,
Ada L. Sullivan, and the children. The
widow Is named executrix in the will.
Other Wills probated today dispose of
the following estates: Charles H. Field
stein, 1926 West Ontario street, S25, 900;
Susan Myers, SOIL Torresdale avenue,
1890; Sarah E. Tanner, 290S Diamond
street. $500; Michael Boyle. 1872 South
Capital street. $1,000.
Letters OF administration were granted
in the 1886 estate OF Mary Meeker, who
died at Wildwood. N ]. Personal prop
erty of Louisa V. ,Stone has been ap-
nraised at SO hh1 22
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOS
AND SERIOUSLY INJURED
Lives in Atlantic City and Does Not
Know How He Got to Philadelphia.

Lives IN Atlantlc City ana DoeS NoC
Know How He Got to Philadelphia.
With serious sprain of the back and
many contusons about his body, Jacob
Bush. 81 years old, OF Atlantic City, re-
gained consciousness in the Roosevelt
Hospital this afternoon, not knowing how
he happened to be in Philadelphia
Bush was found early today in an un-
conscious condition at Fifth and Callow-
hill streets. When taken to the hospital
the man at first failed to respond to treat
ment and his condition was serious. In
searching his pockets the hospital authori-
ties found handbook of the Chelsea Ma
tional Rank in Bush's name, with a large
balance to his credit
When he regained consciousness this
afternoon Bush could not account for his
being away from home, but soon discov-
cred that more than $50, which he had in
his pockets, and also a valuable diamond
ring were missing The police Of the
Third street and Fairmount avenue sta
ton are investigating the mans story,
while physicians at the hospital say it will
be several days before the patient can re-
turn to his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
CASTLES MAY DANCE
Appearance at Keith's Next Week Is
Uncertain.

Mr.. and Mrs, Vernon Castle, who have
ben dancing at Kelth's, will be per-
mitted to complete their engagement for
this week. A truce has been arrived at
between the Castles and the Shuberts,
who have, on n previous occasion sue
ceeded In obtaining an injunction pro-
hihiting the Castles from appearing in
this city under any other management
but the Schuberts'.
The management Of Keiths have an
nounced, however. that no settlement has
as yet been arranged as to their appear
ance at the theatre next week. In case
the Shuberts continue in their objection
to next weeks engagement Valeska
suratt will come here to complete the
bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
JURY FAILS TO AGREE
In Farmer Wares Suit Again Rail
way Company.

After being out all night the Jury in
the case Of George W. Ware, farmer,
AGAINST the West Jersey and Seashors
hallroad Company, failed TO agree in the
camden Circuit Court today.
ware was injured some time ago while
crossing the tracks near Berlin. n. ].
lie contended that a whistle of a loco
motive heightened his horse. throwing
MIN out of the carriage and inJurng his
neck The jury was discharged and an
''her trial was ordered by the court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
RIDLEY PARK SHOW OPENS
Novel Features at Fourth Exhibit OF
Civic Association.

The fourth annual flower. fruit and
vegetable show under auspices of the
Ridley Park Civic Association opened this
afternoon In the Ridley Park Auditorium
with many novel features.
One of the most interesting parts of
the show for the nature lover this year
will be corner devoted to birds. Nests
of many kinds OF sOngsters and a fine
collection OF butterflies will be displayed.
Prizes will be awarded for the best ex-
hlbitlon of fruits, vegetables and flowers,
A Moral tableau will be part OF the ex-
htbitIon. At the floral banquet tonight a
special prize will be awarded for the
most novel table.
More than four hundred entries have
been received this year, a larger number
than ever before. Mrs. William ID. Cra-
ven, Jr., Is chairman OF the committee In
charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
LEWIS j. sEaREsT

Lewis j. segrest. 81 years old. died
yesterday at the home OF his son. Lewis
f. Segrest. 1920 Diamond street. lie had
been In splendid health until two years
ago, when he broke down on account OF
the death OF his brother. Segrest retired
thirty years ago from his business as
contractor and builder. One son. Lewis
F., druggist. who has been retired for
the last hfteen years. survives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
ASSESSMENTS RAISED
Camden County Board of Taxation
Orders Increases at Collingswood.

The Camden County Board of Taxation
today ordered the following increases in
assessments in the Borough of Ceilings
wood:
General Water Company. sl935O TO
S5S 900; South Jersey Gas, Electric and
Traction Company, $26 $50 to s32, go; Pub
lie Service Electric Company. $3.50 TO
$685.; Delaware and Atlantic Telephone
and Telegraph Company, slO,6OO to SIS 900 {;
Collinswood Sewage Company, s3G, 100 TO
$4,000.
In the Borough of Woodlyne the as
scssment of the Camden and Suburban
Railway Company has been increased
from 5000 to 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
PRISONER HAS FIT IN COURT
Attack of Epilepsy Nearly Causes a
Panic in Quarter Sessions.

Confined in the prisoners cage in Room
i53 Of Quarter Sessions Court. today.
awaiting trial with score of other
prisoners, Adolph Davidson. Negro.
was overcome by an epileptic fit, and
nearly created panic among the prison.
ers and spectators seated near the cage.
The afflicted man. writhing and moan
Ing. caused the other occupants OF the
restricted space 10 crowd to the far-end
of the cage, while women seated a few
feet from the barred compartment, ap-
parently believing that an outbreak among
the prisoners was eminent, showed signs
OF hysteria. Court officers were kept
busy for few moments with Davidson
and the excited women.
The man was finally carried to an ante
room and II required the combined et-
forts or four men TO hold him while
Jacoby. sherlff's officer. applied restora-
tiVes. Davidson was to have been tried
on a charge OF stabbing his wife
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SCREAMS PREVENT ROBBERY
Woman Ignores Intruders' Threats ot
Death and Summons Policeman.

Threats to kill did not terrify Mrs. Mary
Lorra when two men entered her room
In the house at $50 North Franklin street
with the intention of robbing her last
night.
Her screams drove the men out of the
house and brought Policeman Belale, of
the Tenth and Buttonwood streets sta
tlon. lie arrested James Martin, who said
that he lived at 25l7 Waterloo street, and
James Ilthes, who gave his address as
pos North Third street.
rms morning they were held under $500
each for further hearing next Tuesday.
In the pocket Of Martin was found So
which II was testified was stolen from a
room In the house.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
HELD ON MURDER CHARGE
Prisoner Must Answer for Death Of
Man Who Succumbed to Wound.

Joseph di Simone. of ZIG South Eleventh
street. was held without bail by the
Coroner's Jury, accused of the murder
Of Ernesto Volteintesta. of 1873 South
Seventh street who died September 21
in the Pennsylvania Hospital from gum
shot wound in the neck, said to have
been inflicted by Di Simone.
No definite statement was made by the
accused as to his motive in shooting the
man. Volteintesta was buried today.
Services were held In the Church of St.
Mary Magdalen. Seventh and Montrose
streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SENT TO THE "CORRECTI0N"
Man Breaks Promise After Wife
Gives Him Another Chance.

Failure to keep his promise after his
vile had given him another chance a
week ago, resulted today in James Dono-
nue. of 243s North Clarion street, being
sent to the House OF Correction for three
months by Magistrate Emely, at the
Park and Lehigh avenues station.
Donohue was-arraigned In the Desertion
Court on the complaint OF his wife re-
Gently. but she agreed to give him an
other chance. She testified today that
ne took A she was saving toward the
rent OF their home and went on a spree
win 1t, According to his wife Donohue
mad not worked for year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
MAN DYING, HIT BY BOARD

hchard Chambers, OF 1877 Wood street.
= iaborer employed on a building opera
uon at Thirteenth ana Cherry streets
vas struck on the head this morning By
len-foot board that fell from the sew
shth noor OF the structure. The man 10
uying at the Hahnemann Hospital Sew
sIal other workmen narrowly escaped be-
NJ hit BY the board
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
WAR WORRY CAUSES SUICIDE

LANCASTER, Pa. Sept. 25-Two
painters today found the dead body, still
warm. of Charles Grouhner, German
farm laborcr. 70 years old, hanging from
a rafter in the carriage shed at Stein
metz's Mennonite Church, near Schoe-
neck From remarks made by him yes
terday. II is believed he committed sui
eide through brooding over the troubles
OF Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
Fined tor Assaulting Patrolman

John MoyeskI, a giant Italian fruit
vender who attacked Patrolman George
Haugh when arrested for peddling with
out license, was fined $50 by Magls-
trate Borie today I'm the Frankford police
station, Moyeski jumped from his wagon
and tried TO escape while Haugh was
driving him to the police station. He
struck at the officer when pursued and
refused to accompany him until Haugh
used his club
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-25
SIR JAMES WHITNEY DIES

TORONTO. Ont, Sept. 25.-Sir James
Whitney, Premier of Ontario. died at
noon today. He was n years old. He
succeeded 10 the leadership OF the Con-
seryatlve opposition in 1896 and became
Premier in 1906