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The Glenwood post., 1914-02-28

w - ~oAO
so!" He hurried to the window, and
looked oat; ~ turned hack With . wor-
risA faee. '-Sarsst tAiAg yes know. It's
Asf car. al right"
'Get yer hat," sAi1 Wallacs. rs
there asstAef way oct oe this house ?"
rAe servaats' elevator at the back. "
Rankin! Oh. Rankin!"
Rankin. breatAless. hurried In. ''Tll
have the grip packed h Eve minutes,
sir."
Never mind the grip. We can't
wait for It. We've got to make . train
See who's at the door. We're going
0at the other way" He seized Broad.
ways wrist. Come on!"
Jackson, departing in 4 somewhat
sideways fashion. owing to the steady
pull Of Wallace's stroag arm, called
back to Rankin: oh, there'll be q
party Of gentlemen here 1t two O'Clock
to see me, and"
what shall I tell them. sir?s
Wallace answered: Tell them to
% to hell" said he.
The Glenwood post., 1914-02-28
SPLENDID LITTLE RANCH

Here is something just right in the
way Of small farm, very close to Silt.
OF the "a acres one-half is in eultivs-
tion, 10 acres in alfalfa, six or seven
acres of spud or grain land and 1000
fruit trees. Good 5room house, barn,
milk house and cistern, with water
piped into the house; good water right;
2 horses, wagon, sleigh, plow, harrow
and number of small implements. This
property cost the owner nearly $6,009,
but he is not farmer and has asked
me to sell 1T for $500, and it IL .
great bargain at that. $1,000 can sta.d
in mortgage il buyer desires.
L. J. DICk0ON.
The Glenwood post., 1914-02-28

said Pembroke. still sympathetically.
How much did 1t total. do yoa
know?" asked Broadway practically.
That l can't say. We offered hin
twelve hundred thousand for his bust
ness and goodwill less than two
months ago. The proposition still
holds good. Mr.. Jones. We stand ready
to close the deal In forty-eight hours.
I-er-realixe that in your time Of
trouble and grief 1t IL hardly right to
discuss business. but it 10 vitality i'm
portant that we bring the matter to 4
closing point by Saturday noon. ~ We
are considering, at the same time, the
purchasing Of the Sprucemint COM
pany. Our preference leans toward
the Jones gum. but"
Broadway. wide-eyed and speechless
for the moment. EAzed At him with
dropping jaw. Wait 4 minute. Wait
. minute. Who is we? Who stands
ready with this oller?"
The company Of which have the
honor to be second vice-president, MI
Jones-the Consolidated Chewing Gum
Company Of America"
Jackson approached him with an air
This change in the aspect of AFFAIR
had been 20 sudden that be was so0e
what overcome
Hold on. Let me get this clear
Your people want to buy the Jones
Gum!"
I'VE a.
For twelve hundred and nfty thoo
sand doIlars?"
The top price"
After an instant's pause in which he
licked his lips with nervous tongue
and stood poised - II to spring upon
his visitor: where's the money
Have you got 1t with your
Il can get my lawyers together with
in an hour. II you are ready to Gloss
the deal"
Jackson was in Q fever Of excite
ment. well. come On thea. Lst's get
themi What are you waiting for
Let's get this all over with - quickly
- We can"
DO you mean business!"
/ 0C8u UooAA0 SSA
son gazed At him with definite 10
proach. Don't look like business
man." He displayed the sack coal
Rankin had laid out for him that morn
ing. Look at this business suit!" HI
felt in his pocket. found what h
sought and was extremely satisfied
And I've got lead pencil and every
thing. Certainly l mean business"
You'll sign the articles today"
For twelve hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars I'd sign a murderer's con
fession!'
Pembroke. who never smiled, looked
at his watch. Its twelve o'clock"
rs it"
Well meets here at two"
I'll be right here. waiting"
will you shake hands with mef
SURE! IN kiss yoa II 20 Waat ~
H."
Eva tAis VoalA ~ alvset ~
llrsas - Aavo1Dey. ~. 1sasA ysus<
ls1O - ~ Olsie ss1lOaau.'
The Glenwood post., 1914-02-28

Why .st subscribe s.s ~ Fsse ~,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW YEARS PARADE
PLANNED THAT WILL
SURPASS ANY OTHER
South Philadelphia Business
Mems Association Deter
mined City Shall Have
Greatest Event of Its Kind.

Philadelphia is to have real New
Years Parade this year That is the de-
termination of the South Philadelphia
Business Mems Association, whose men,
bers feel that the city should take every
possible advantage Of this phase Of ad-
vertisement, particularly since the
European war has tended to depress
business conditions here. 1t Is believed
a New Years celebration which would
attract nationwide attention and interest
would materially advance the prosperity
of Philadelphia business, and any seeming
extravaganza in the purchasing of cos
tunes for the event would be an invest
ment amply repaid by the results.
The numerous clubs and organizations
which compose the smaller units of the
New Year parade have already begun to
mobolize their forces. and the spirit of
rivalry, which is always keen between
them Is quite manifest even at this
early day Each leader is planning and
scheming for features which will draw
distinction upon his particular organiza-
tiOn n the form of przes.
These features are guarded jealously,
for each fears a rival may take ad-
vantage of the idea and produce some-
thing even more bizarre.
An effort to advertise the celebration
all over the United States and to provide
proper transportation facilities for those
who will visit the city at that time is
being made by Il committee under the
leadership of Robert Aiken. and through
their efforts and those of the local or
ganizatiOns, II is believed that Philadel-
pha will witness n celebration on De-
cember 81 that will surpass anything of
the kind that has been produced in this
country
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
HALF CITY'S VOTERS
FAIL TO REGISTER,
ONE MORE CHANCE
Party Workers Trying Hard
to Get Men Interested.
October 3 Last Day to
Qualify.

More than half of the electors in Phila-
dephia, nearly 200.0lJ. have failed to
register and have not yet qualified them
selves to vote at the November election.
The workers of all parties are making
every effort to get these citizens to the
polling places to register on next Sat-
urday, October 3. That Is the last Of
the three registration days for the fall
election and is the last chance for
electors to get on the eligible voting list,
After next Saturday no elector can have
his name placed on the registration list
unless he appears before the Registra-
ton Commissioners in City Hall and
makes affidavit that he was i'll or out
Of the city on all three of the registra-
tion days.
There are 379,577 citizens whose names
are on the division assessors lists in
Philadelphia and who are eligible to quail
tly themselves to vote at the November
election If they register. OF this num-
Der only 1880 registered on September
! and September 10. the first two regis
ration days. leaving l5IO67 who are not
registered
Citizens who are not on the assessors
lists cannot qualify TO vote. Unless a citi-
Ken has paid a State or county tax within
two years preceding November of this
year he cannot register. The law requires
that he be assessed at least 60 days before
the election. and that he pay a tax at
least 80 days before election. September
g. the first registration day, was the last
opportunity for citizens to get their names
on the assessors lists, and next Saturday.
october 3, Is the last opportunity for
electors to pay tax In order to qualify
them to vote.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
AID FOR BELGIAN REFUGEES

The Philadelphia Committee OF the
British National Relief Fund announced
today that aid would be given by il TO
Belgium refugees In England as well as
TO the families of British sailors and
soldiers. II was primarily the intention
of the committee To aid only those tamt-
lits rendered destitute by the death OF
sailors and soldiers of England
contributors are asked TO specify
whether they wish their contributions 10
so to the aid of the Belgium refugees or
to the families OF the English soldiers
and sailors. Members OF the committee
to which donations may be sent are:
Theodore 4. Fox, 1901 Walnut street: Dr.
b. &. Harrington, ll0l Chestnut street
john A. MacMahon. 205 South Broad
street: W. H. Wiguall. aO6 Sommcrville
avenue, Olncy Pa, Vivian NickalIs IN
care OF the Athletic Association. Uni
Yersity of Pennsylvania; Or. S. r. Ross.
Land Title Building; Messrs. Brown
Brothers & Co, bankers. Fourth and
Chestnut streets, and Wilfrld Powell.
brsfish Consul General, 7Ol Pine street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BALLOONISTS SOW
/ SEEDS OF SUFFRAGE
FROM THE HEAVENS
Four Prominent Aeronauts
Scatter Votes for Women
Literature During Trial
Trip of Greater Philadel-
phia.

.rr,ed with suffrage banners and
,.a.at,,re and echoing cheers for Phila-
biahie the Woman Suffrage cause and
Wayor Blankenburg, four prominent
"oronauts ascended in the balloon
.,Great Philadelphia" from the U. q. l.
rscreatlon grounds shortly after o'clock
shis morning to SOW the seeds of votes
a. al women" enthusiasm among the farm
.rs and other citizens of the State,
while suffrage literature will be drop
.od ali along the route, the trip is also
pp,ode as a "try-out" for the Greater
pbiladelphia" which was chrlstened by
Mavor Blankenburg just before the de-
norture. 1t Is the balloons maiden flight,
INA DIR. Thomas E. Eldridge, the pilot,
d,clared he wished to devote the first
trIp to good cause.
The balloon has just been obtained by
enc philadelphia Aeronautical Society. of
.rbich Doctor Eldridge Is vice president.
others who made the ascension were
poctor George II. Simmerman, president
=, the society; George N. Storch and
=. Minor Fenton.
The big balloon made an Impressive
.nnearance as 1t rested gracefully at
snchor. The bag was painted bright
yellow. with the name Greater Phila-
selphia" in black, making an ensemble
of woman suffrage colors, a fact of
which the suffrage delegation soon be-
came aware. ,
Miss Ollie Hastings, president of the
Mems and Womens Equal Suffrage
Ieague and Mrs. Paul McConomy, an
other well-known suffragist, arranged the
leaflets and pennants in the basket with
the assistance of many other women
prominent in the cause. The aeronauts
have provisions enough for two days, and
they hope to equal. II not beat, some OF
the balloon records for Pennsylvania, al
heady held by the society. The records
were made in the balloon Philadelphia II,
and are 1860 feet for altitude, 3S miles
for distance and u hours, 81 minutes for
time.
Among those who attended were Mrs.
Rudolph Blankenburg, Mrs. George Pier
sol, Miss Ida Stokes Adams, Mrs. Lii
Ian Clark, Mrs. c. II. Policy, Miss Anna
NJ. Nittinger, Mrs. l.. Stevens, Miss NJ.
Rita Getz, Miss Anna Hastings, Miss
Lorraine Frazier, Mrs. Anna G. Wall,
Miss l.. NJ. Wall, II. Huber Clark, the
Alaskan lecturer: DR.. Frederick Herbert,
who has made several trips in the Ger
man Zeppelins; Leo Stevens. Harry Clark,
Iva Brown, Leroy NJ. milestone and Miss
Lillian Trott, of Exeter, Eng.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
OWNER OF THE YACHT IDLER
BOBS UP AFTER SIX YEARS
Claimant Of Sum Left From Sale
Must Explain Secrecy.

huSL SCSAS~Ss
Another chapter in the eventful his
tory Of the steam yacht Idler will be
written Thursday, when all persons hav-
ing claims against the vessel are Invited
to present them to Francis M. Gumbes'
an attorney with offices in the Penn
Sduare Building. Mr.. Gumbes has been
appointed commissioner by the Admiral
ty Court to Investigate all claims.
six years ago the case OF the ldler
stirred this port as did the trials and
tribulations of Admiral Benjamin Watt
and the Haytien navy. The vessel was
brought here from the st. lawrence
River by Captain l.. @. Davis to meet
prospective buyers. The buyers failed
TO appear and the owners were lost in
haze. The crew became impatient for
their wages and when these were not
Forthcoming, they presented their case
to the United States District Attorney.
He carried it before the Admiralty Court
and the 1dler was ordered sold by the
United states Marshall. Prior to the
sale futile attempt was made to discover
the crafts owners.
Henry B. Harding, OF this city, was
the purchaser After the claims Of the
crew and the expenses OF the sale had
been deducted a considerable sum was
left This was turned back to the United
states Court, where Il has remained
Now claimant for the sum appears in
the person of owen @. Staples, of Wash
ington, d. c. He claims he was the
original owner of the yacht, and is en-
titled to the money. He will tell on
Thursday why he did not acknowledge
this fact six years ago.
The Idler has changed hands several
times since and her whereabouts are not
known here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
YOM HAKTPURIM,
DAY OF ATONEMENT,
BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
Solemn Jewish Ceremonial
Will Be Observed by Mil
lions in All Parts of the
World.

In the tribunal Of heaven and the tribunsl
Of earth, by the permission q Cobb Pies. oo o
He-and by tho permission OF this hoiy COZ COZ.
gregation, We hold It lawful to pray with the
transgressors.
This prayer, chanted to the quaint ana
plaintive melody OF ages at sundown to-
night in every synagogue and improvised
synagogue in the world from every bat
tleficld and battleship, will usher In the
most solemn day OF the Jewish year
Yom Hakipurm, or the Day OF Atone
ment.
This year the day, halowed as II 10
by centuries OF devout observance despite
all obstacles. will have an added signih-
canoe. For from the throats Of 100000
Jews there will go forth the first unani-
nous prayer since the great cataclysm for
a restoration OF peace on earth and good
will to mon.
Here in America, where none Ia di-
rectly affected, the synagogues will re-
sound with weeping and wailing, for
thousands OF those who will offer the
prayer will recall the members of their
families, particularly in Russia and
Galicia who have already fallen or who
are still on the firing line. In the belllger-
cnt lands IL will cause prostration and
hysteria, for 1t will come from the hearts
of the wounded and the mourners; IL
VIII come from the fathers and mothers
as well as from wives and children of
those on the battlehelds.
The prayer quoted above is the one
with which the services begin. 1t Is
called Kol Nidre. from the initial two
words. a few minutes before sunset on
the eve of the Day of Atonement, when
the congregation has gathered in the
synagogue, the Ark is opened and two
ra bbs. or two leading men in the COM
munity, take from 1t two Torahs, or
scrolls of the law. Then they take
their places, one on each side of the
cantor, and the three begin the service.
With this service also begins the fast.
which will last until sundown tomorrow.
The Orthodox Jews observe this fast so
vigorously that they will not even taste
water In the entire % hours. Many OF
them spend the entire time in the syna-
gogue, using the time in which they
ordinarily sleep in the recitation of the
Psalms and in other special prayers.
Those who go home for the night will
return to the synagogues about o'clock
tomorrow morning and remain there until
about in the evening
In the reform temples the services are
shorter and several recesses are declared
The fast will be broken by the blast
of the shoffar, or the long blow from
the rams horn. after the final service
at sundown tomorrow.
In this city the demand for seats in
the synagogues is so great that large
halls in different parts of tho city are
converted into mprovised synagogues.
| This year even the Arch street Theatre
| is being used for a similar purpose
This afternoon special collection boxes
were placed in all the corridors of the
sEna gogues, the money to go for those
who will suffer as result of the war.
| This collection will be made throughout
! America, and 1t is expected that in this
way n large sum will be- collected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
ZlNG WANG AND DENNIS
McGOVERN MIX THINGS UP
Chinaman Knocked Unconscious De-
spite Alleged, Use of Blackjack.

SPASS 11tAS0SNT ~ &c VA oAoNNJesSAA'
Fully score of disgruntled customers
gathered in front of the laundry of Zing
Wang, at Belgrade and Clearfield streets
this morning, and loudly demanded their
shirts and collars. But Wang had
troubles of his own and was meditating
upon them in a cell of the Belgrade and
Clearfeld streets police station, just
across the street from his laundry.
The Chinaman, according to the police
attacked Dennis McGovern, of 2S4O Miller
street, with blackjack and in the fight
that followed McGovern. it is declared,
knocked Wang unconscious.
For some unknown reason McGovern
was sent to the central police station for
a hearing instead of being tried before
Magistrate Campbell at the station house
The Magistrate is n personal friend of
McGovern's, and it is possible that Lieu
tenant Hamilton sent the prisoner to
City Hall for reasons of his own. The
lieutenant would not discuss the subject
McGovern was sent to Moyamcnsing
Prison by Magistrate Renshaw In de-
fault of bail He was in jail two days
before his liberation. This morning Nc
Govern was released and swore out a
warrant for the arrest. OF Wang on the
charge of assault and battery. Wang
had n hearing before Magistrate Camp
bell. He was held in $500 bail for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
RED LIGHT HIS UNDOING
Policeman Watches lanterns Zig
gag Course, Then Arrest Bearer.

1t is generally agreed that there are
lots of honest men in Germantown, but
George Duckt, Of Youngstown, Ohio,
who started out to find one early this
morning. a la Diogenes, had to be sat
isfled with Policeman Kenny, who is
equal to any emergency.
Kenny saw red light moving down
Chelten avenue. He noticed that 1t took
u zigzag course and was convinced II
I puld not be police patrol He hid in
Pie shadow of a building until the light
reached him. Duckit was the bearer,
and as he could give only a hazy eXpla-
nation as to how he got it, the police
man took him and the light to the
Germantown police station.
When the prisoner had n hearing
before Magistrate Pennock. it developed
that many other lights in Germantown
were missing. incidentally there came
walls of complaint from a dozen other
prisoners, several declaring that If Duckit
had let the red lights alone last night
they would have been able to reach home
safely.
Duckt disclaimed responsibility for the
disappearance of the other lights. The
Magistrate sent him to the House OF
Correction for five days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BOY SHOOTS CHUM,
WHO AFFIRMS HIS
STORY OF ACCIDENT
Tells Hospital Attendants
They Were Playing With
Revolver Youthful Vic
tim Has Bullet in His Back.

On the steps of St. Agnes Hospital
stood tear-stained boy this morning
when the doorman answered the bell.
When the door swung open the boy, who
was neatly dressed, wiped his eyes and
said:
Can you tell me how my cousin Joe
is getting along?"
After the frightened lad had been in
vited into the reception room he iden-
titled himself as William Shields, 10 years
old, of 2211 Hicks street
"Wil Joe die, do you think?' asked
william.
While several nurses and attendants
were trying to comfort the boy, the real
story as to what led UP to his visit to
the hospital was revealed. William told
his story just like any other boy of his
age would tell it.
my cousin, Joe Shields, who lives at
my house. and I were playing last night
in the cellar, when we found a revolver
underneath a box. We began to play
with the revolver. Joe picked up n can
and placed 1t on a chair and told me
to shoot at it. 1 didn't know there was
bullet In the gun. Joe was standing
in the centre of the cellar and he told
me to fire. I pulled the trigger and then
Joe fell down. The bullet hit Joe in
stead of hitting the can. Honest, ]
and he will tell you that l am telling
the TRUTH
Suddenly William got up from his chair
and said:
Say, can't I see Joseph for little
while, and II you don't believe what
am telling YOU, why you can ask him."
One of the nurses led William upstairs
into one of the wards For a while Will
liam stood in the ward looking at the
faces Of several youngsters. AS he turned
his head he raised his hand and shouted:
There is joe"
William rushed over to a cot which
was occupied by Joseph Shields, 10 years
old. of 22l1 South Hicks street, suffering
from a bullet wound in the back. Joseph
was conscious.
'Did 1 mean to shoot you?" asked
William.
mo, you didn't" answered Joseph
The wounded boy was brought to the
hospital late last night by his parents.
After the shooting William kept the
affair to himself for more than an hour.
He tried his best to treat his cousin. He
left the wounded boy in the cellar and
make several visits there. Then he be-
came scared and confessed what had
happened.
Physicians at st. Agnes Hospital said
this morning that Joe has a chance to
recover. The police of the Fifteenth street
and Snyder avenue station first heard of
the shooting this morning. They are
conducting an investigation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
HOSPITAL EMPLOYE GONE
swede Disappears After l2 Years
Faithful Service.

officials of the WOmen's Hospital, at
22d street and North College avenue, noti-
fed the police today that John Anderson,
one of the few male employees of the hos
pital and the only one whose duties took
him into the wards has disappeared.
Anderson has not been seen for two
weeks, and the hospital authorities are
worried about him.
Part of the mans salary is still due
him. II is thought that he may have gone
back to Sweden, his native land, because
of the European war. Anderson had
been employed at the hospital for l2
years and was well liked. When last
seen he carried a suit case, and this
lends color to the theory that he started
Lack 10 Sweden,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW YORK CREDITORS SEEK
DUKE OF MANCHESTER HERE
Fifth Avenue Florist Alone Has Bill
for $41S.

The New York creditors of the Duke
OF Manchester have resumed their search
for that noble in Philadelphia. They
think he may be stopping at the Belle
vue-Stratford. where he was taking a
little rest last week
Thomas F. Calvin, Fifth avenue for
ist. has a bill of $4lS against the titled
Englishman. He also has a check for
$3.50 belonging to the Duke, but which
a bank refuses to honor. 1t Is stated
that the Dukes account Is overdrawn
The creditors wish to attach the S65OO
automobile OF the Duke. They state that
a man in debt should be satisfied to use
street cars or taxies at the most.
While here last week the Duke OF Man
chester entertained members of a musical
comedy company by taking them to At
lantic City in taXicab. according to
stories told by hotel attaches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT
COMES TO DR.. BRUMBAUGH
Select Councilman Garman Favors the
Election of Republican Nominee.


Ira d. Garman Select Councilman from
The 18th Ward elected on the Keystone
ana Democratic tickets and an inde-
pendent in local politics for years, this
morning added his name to the Brum-
oa"Rh Citizens Committee. Mr.. Garmdn
Was norm at Bcllefonte Centre County,
lhe sentiment i'm Doctor Brumbaugh's
nome county. Mr Garman said, is almost
lines.
IN PledEing his support to the candidacy
0i Doctor Brumbaugh, Mr., Garman said:
nave known Doctor Brumbaugh for
q sfoat many years. | have followed his
educational and administrative work yery
S''SrlE' ana | cannot imagine a stronger
s"""Ntte or man more competent to
M th' position as Governor of Pennsyl-
Vauia
Doctor Brumbaugh is peculiarly
ouapttd FOR the position which Is now
seeking him. His record of achievement
s"a accomplishment during his career is
H''S'thtlal promise that he win give
'"pfhIe ana thoroughly efficient admin
.s'Id'ioh no citizen has had more cxperl-
E' IN guiding the affairs of the people
s o''u u" citizen Is more suited for the posi-
LII ne has been associated with the
t."Fl' ~ lalge so many years that he
KNOWS exactly what they want.
am sure they realize thai he will
slSe them Al thoroughly business ad-
alton. The business men Of
SyNania want constructive admin
I'"Iioh' They want business 10 be slim
Sa'e' INTO great activity Doctor Brum-
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