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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OPENS
DOORS FOR 91ST YEAR
Mechanical Arts School Has Largest
Enrolment in It's History.

Enrolment in Its History.
The Franklin Institute School of
Mechanical Arts last night began it's 9lst
year. with the largest enrolment in the
history of the institution. The classes
in mathematics. mechanics, naval archi-
lecture and drawing showed gains in
popularity.
Congressman George W. Edmonds. of
the Fourth Pennsylvania District. has Of
fered five scholarships They cover a
period of two years, and are offered in
the departments of drawing. mathematics.
mechanics and naval architecture. Samuel
NJ. Nauclain. vice president of the Bald
win Locomotive Works, has offered a
prize for the pupil who shows most merit
in the department of mechanics. w. d.
Baldwin, president of the Otis Elevator
Company, and ], b. Mccall president of
the Philadelphia Electric Company, have
offered prizes for students showing the
most aptitude in drawing and mathe-
mates. The Isaac B. Thorn and B. II.
Bartol scholarships for meritorlous stu
dents wishing to continue their favOrite
studies is still in effect.
The Alumni Association continues to
offer prizes for the most proficient stu
dents in the various classes. The winter
term of the school will close December II
y ut'dE III lnt DullulnS OF the new
Franklin Institute, to be erected at the
northeast corner of 18th and Race streets.
probably will be occasioned by the city's
inability to purchase the dwelling at 1856
North 18th street, owned by Catherine
+. Gordon. John c. Began, representing
the city which is trustee for the Frank
lin Institute, has already acquired the
properties at l33-37-39-il North 18th street
and four properties on Logan square
cast of 18th street. Ii is necessary to
obtain the building at 1876 North 18th
street to complete the lot for the new
Institute, which Is to have a 2OO-foot
'front.' on North 18th and 100 ON Logan
square.
1t Is said the inability Of the city TO
acquire the remaining prOperty is caused
by the claim Of the owner to the effect
that the building is a homestead and. for
that reason IS not subject to the ordi-
nary process of condemnation
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
JOY RIDERS WRECK AUTO
Undertaker's Car Demolished and
Three Young Men Arrested.

Three joy riders, who used an UNDER
takers automobile, received severe
lecture today at Il hearing before Magls-
trate Grelis in the Falls of SchuylAil
police station. After having good TINS
with the car, they crashed into tele-
graph pole and left the machine in con-
dition for the junk shop.
The prisOncrs-Robert Wright OF lVi'
Ridge avenue; Charles Rafferty,, OF 4Sl!
Ridge avenue, and John Cavanaugh, OF
1918 Ridge avenuc-were arrested by ape'
cial Policemen Prendcrsast and Nnlt'
worth. They were accused of toTeioy
entering the garage OF Vincent Mcllyalhe
an undertaken of 34la Ridge avenue, anu
stealing his machine The car was !el'
at Harvey street and Pulaski avenue
Cavanaugh. who said that Rafferty, sus'
gested the ride, was discharged. VIRGIN
and Rafferty, We're held in $500 bail 'o'
court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TWENTY
Boys and Girls Will Have Free
Tuition at Tulngemeinde.

The names Of ten boys and ten girls
from the elementary schools will be
selected from list furnished by PRINCIPALS
September % for scholarships to he given
by the Philadelphia Turngemeinde in
honor of Captain Louis IIillebrand. The
scholarships will provide free tuition for
one year in gymnastics swimming Ger
man, drawing, modelling and handworIS
m classes conducted by the Turngemeinde.
so that the work will not interfere with
school classes the lessons will be given
after school hours and on SATURDAYS.
fupllS from the seventh and eight grades
VIII be preferred. The selection will he
made Dy the chairman Of the Elementary
school Committee. chairman of the
scholarship Committee aud the Superln.
tendent OF Schools
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

time gets blue button; a red button
shows six months so5riety; a white but
ton nine months ana silver button one
year.
The club publishes a monthly magazine
called cold ST. Paurs News" Publication
OF this is generally suspended I'm the SUM
mer months. In the magazine each month
is rum the following item under the head
ing OF "Don't Cry, But Prosecute"
"TS you DO not know how 10 prosecute.
cali upon or write to the president Of Old
advise you His name is the Rev. II
Cressou NcHenry, his address Is 925 South
Third street. lie is always ready 10 serve
Wives can sue here for liquor selling.
Statute permits families of drinkers 10 oh
tain redress from saloon men"
According 10 Mr.. Price, the Vice Presi-
dent the club succeeds IA saving about
80 per cent OF the men it takes in. Max
ing allowance for COngeRitBl druukards
and professional bsggars who impose on
the organization al times, he considers
this figure fairly satisfactory.
As instance Of the clubs statement
/ that IT rs nouseCtaTlan, II Is pointed out
that DR. McIienry the President Is an
Episcopalan. Mr.. Price is a Presbyterian
and Mr. Dougherty IS a Catholic About
every other denomination is represented
| in the membership.
| The religious service on Sunday after
: Moons takes this into account There is
/ singing of hymns and a ''lecture" a
/ sermon. This lecture is a talk couched
/ I'M short words and simple phrasinR. II
. Is generally of the variety known as
straight from the shoulder" and It gets
, results
Although the club does not advertise
itself, nearly 210 men attend It's services
. every sunday. Less than half this mum
Der are regular members AZ the close
| Of each meeting announcement Is made
that any one who wishes 10 ioln may
do so after the services, and each sun
day there are more recruits to self-re-
sDect and good citizenship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15

Unofficial registration returns made TO
the headquarters OF the various parties
at noon today indicated that the regis
tratlon for the three hours the polls vera
emo, ,t,is ,,,,,.,,i,,,, 49,, r,o,7,.o4o y.r,ro
''s '''S '''0''' ''''
'he registration seemed TO exceed con-
sderabiv that Of the second registration
da,. last vaor SIN Il ,r,s for be,oy. ,b,t
vi september D.
Harry Wittig. chairman Of the Repuh-
Itran Cit,.. Cron,r,itte, s,i3 bo hs,ievod
'"e 'o'at registration Tor TO-DAY Wo"'
not exceed $4,000 He was confident that
the ParubIican nortr o,r,Ir,,ar, ,vould
o,,,+ir,,,, ,..,,.-.,,,,.,.,.. ,,,,. :.
commune P'oi'o' 'o"aVIE Us h'E" as "
was September 3,
The heaviest ragistro,ior this r,orrtre
-,. =, a.. .,..., .,.-.-
'1' D." '''e "o' ''''IH ana Ho''"easle'"
sections of the city In South and West
Philadelphia the registration officials had
comparatively easy time.
All parties are awake to the Importance
OF 4 large registration, yor .rfs Noven,har
,.s
''''''' ->'"""7 '"e reform ''auerS tue
slogan today is For the defeat of PEN
rose-a large registration. In conse-
,,...,,,, -, .,.,- -. o., 80
''''
W7oe oE the ward workers to impress on
each elector the fact that his vote is
vital to tha roriti.,l yve1fsra 90 psrn-
..,..i
'tt,"st'a'
azure 10 register means throwing
aN'S 1ne E.ea'eSl "pP'l tuhity IN Years
~ w. ueLTaL iehIoSe, declared Albert r.
i"'HeF. hdnkeF ana n member ot the
'T,.ti,l' zee "i one huhdrea. TINS morning.
~ ~ L.eNIS, ~" VINO Is aus" prom
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
Local Men Aid British Hospital

The second list Of subscriptions to be
raised by American women In England
for funds 10 equip surgical hospital and
an ambulance ship has been started.
Robert T.. StrawbridEe and Anthony j.
DrexeI OF Philadelphia, each subscribed
$1,000. the first day the books were opeued.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
Leper Taken to wilkes-Barre

The leper. Joseph Norman, who was
sent to the Municipal Hospital on Satur-
day by the health authorities was taken
In an automobile 10 Wilkes-B Barre late
on Monday by Or A. A. Cairns Of the
Bureau of Health. The man will be kept
in his home there with his wife and
children. who are under quarantine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
School Repair Contracts Let

The Property Committee of the Board of
Education opened bids and awarded con-
tracts aggresating $1,000 this afternoon
for furnishing and installing new light
ing fixtures, repairing heating apparatus
ana making other improvements In 10
public school buildings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
WORKERS APPLAUD aoMPERs
Garment Makers Receive His Con-
graduation and Praise Porter.

IVVUUTVV
graduation and Praise Porter
Congratulations were extended by sam
uel Gompcrs, president of the America
Federation of Labor at the Academy %
Music last night, to the garment worAgt'
who recently settled their grievances WIN
the local manufacturers. An air OF Peae'
prevailed. and the enthusiastic WorheL'
applauded all suggestions for square ue"'
ing. Il.
Mr. Gompers said that success was ons
an incident In the progress of what va wa,
being done TO ameliorate conditions ol INV
wOrkingman. ,
Director Porter. who acted as atOlIis5
tor in the controversy, was appla
when introduced as the man VINO H'-
a large share i'm settling the strike
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-15
ALWAYS A CHANCE
FOR DRINK VICTIM
IN ST. PAUL'S CLUB
Derelicts Lifted From Seem
ingly Hopeless Degrada-
ton and Made Useful and
Self-respecting Citizens.

tbo river front and wondered how long
a. ,oor 70 droD,p tIa had had a long
-. -, " ,,-,...,.,, - H., t,,d
hEht with John BarleN'orh-ah ~ i''u
lost. He had nothing to live tot lie hiu
lost everything he had to lose family
,,touss h,,.I,oss an. health The whisky
49,, ,,,.,., for
had even taken away MS 'PP''''1
food, and now he could not even SET
whisky So he neryed himself and Crept
,...,,a,I H., y.,vss muir
CloScF 10 'i'e ""'N"'N"' ''
INJURED invit!nglN.
4 Iaborer on his way to work noticed
49,. ,.;....,. .,,., ;,,,,,,.rt.d hin, There
'he lol'eIer anu i''''N. 49,. ,,,,,
was a snort conversation a"" NV
went off together They turned in AT t'l
lombard street-Old st Paurs Ciub-and
, -. =. ,,.t,,,,,, i,,tb rad called was
the man 10 ""o'' "'''" '''' -,
put to bed Then. IN the '"'"''E "''
nar,ance of the street he went to the
i'a.' ....,.... .,,,,,r,.,,ce
rms is almost an every ""E
at Old St Pauls. Sometimes every one on
e., 20 ,,.as O., tho institution il occupied
'"V 'o ''S 80 -. -, ,dr,ittad
ana none ou' '''''' -, .,,,
ne ',uo ''''s', s,,,,.. T., ~ Give
!ss. Gnames' ,.i,[7 tnS i',S lost eysrvthing. who
has given up the fight against liquor,
another chance. -,,..-
AS mater ot -, ,",,, i,of,re II classes
each man iouI ttai'N t, I,,,,,i,,rI o,, a nro-
hlm as Coilst,sl". ho .,r,IIs down
tsss'oIlat p5 .r,i,i live arta. the
me Hrst' Ht' sVroiI ~ ,'- bfs fsst,. his snor-
cluo mas puI nun " I,. "'T S,,,a..a to bring
sor Is uo"'T ~ ' - ~, his foot
MN paTN' n. r,i'i, u,t."S ,,Is ms. that He
az CLu -; au' s - rc is able to
~ Ieu r,.u 'n'rG - ,rt,frsI r,,, him and
woIh' ~ IneI MI ~ tis ti,.st nay3a,..
ne rs hgpt i,t w. ~ fn,,,Ge6 Ave Years ago
anu Is SaLu ,,i. .E o,,,,,t,.,. Lvit1o,rf ordow-
ment. without appeal for charity, without
advertising save that given II 10y WoEu
OF mouth II grows ana It,ara'i, 'irarr,Hg
rne ,na, oUt Of the rntter and helping them
back 10 self-respect
The whole scheme Of tne c.uo ,,.t..,, ~ mar ar
NeIous'H sii'Pte y. noo,.r,fos which l. donated
by tho Episcopal city Mission. the or
ganization is self-supportins, yet there
are no stated dues, EaCn Inetl''. c.,
tributes what he thinks he can 9ford.
No questions are asked and anEtnhE
accepted from a ive-cent piece Z" H''-
dollar bill.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09

Funeral Service.

The funeral service of Bee Robinson was held at the home of Mrs. Fannie Robinson Wed- nesday afternoon at 2:30. The service was conducted by Rev. B. L. Milford of the Methodist church. Face to Face was sung very sweetly by Mrs. c. P. Randy, the other music be- ing the church hymns. The ser vice was attended by many friends of the departed, who also followed the remains to Walnut Grove where the newly made grave was covered with flowers as tokens of love and es-3| teem.
 The pail bearers were: Dib- rell Vaughn, Phillip Lockard. William Corley, Al Crawford, Joe Baker and Walter Mayber- ".
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
.S5, ,OOO JUDGEMENT AGAINST MOUNTAIN
Secured By Alice Williams = MantOOth Vs. Johnson Sec ond Jury Case of Term.

In the suit of Alice Williams versus the Iron Mountain for damages from injuries sustain ed on train, the jury Tuesday afternoon returned a verdict for plaintiff. in the sum of $5,OOO. The judgment in the first trial of the case was for S7,5OO.
 The second case of the term was begun Wednesday morn ing, being the suit of Mrs. Nettie Mantooth versus B. F. Johnson over the rental of some land in Oil Trough. This case, too, had been to the supreme court, where a new trial was granted. Stuckey 6 Stuckey represent the plaintiff and Stay ton Stayton and o. w. Scar borough the defendant.
 The grand jury returned nine indictments to court Wednesday morning, of which the following have been entered upon the docket:
 Charles Rodman, assault and battery.
 Ellard Washington, selling li- quor.
 Henry B. Cobb, assault and battery.
 Ollie Pennington, burglary and grand larceny; also for grand larceny separately.
 J. D. Jesse versus Ludie Ar mold and Cassie E. Hardin, mandate; judgment by agree ment for plaintiff for $500, each party to pay half of costs.
 R. w. Sharp versus F. M. Par sons ct al, mandate; transferr- ed by agreement to equity dock ct.
 Buckeye Cotton Oil Co. versus L. l.. & s. c. Mack, debt; judg- ment by agreement for plaintiff for $500 by default.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
AUSTRIA VERGES ON
 FINANCIAL PANIC
War Riots Occurring and Slav Soldiers Surrender to Russians
 At Every Opportunity.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 Petrograde, Sept. 9.-Austria is now on the verge of financial panic. War riots are occurring in various parts of the empire, according to the foreign office. The Austrian troops are retreat ing in Galicia and Russian Po- land, but contest the ground bit terly. But they are pursued by the cavalry.
 The Slavs are said to be sur1 rendering to the Russians at every opportunity. General Rennekemphf it is reported has resumed the offensive and in vaded East Prussia.
 The Czar is determined to take Berlin and avenge the al- legged German outrages upon Louvain.
 It is reported that the Aus trians are shooting their own commanders.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
GERMAN TROOPS REPORTED EXHAUSTED.

United Press Dispatch
 Paris Sept 9-General Gaien asserts that the Paris de- fense may advance to aid the crushing of the German right I believed that the Germans fall back because of the treat of both wings.
 General Von Kuck sacrificed thousands in unnecessarily charging the British artillery and etreated leaving hundreds of dead each me The British then pursued with bayonets The Germans are said to be tired their campaign of night marches. The French right continues advancing
 The war office report to General Galien states that the French English reinforced by the Paris deene 1ore is now trying to cut off the German right wing
 General Jore reported personally cooperating with General Pau at the center There from the north The war office reported that the capital be moved back to Paris.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
RUSSIAN SUCCESSES RE-
 PORTED.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 Washington, D. C., Sept. S. The Russian embassy has re- ceived word of their armies successes against the Austrian center.
 The Fifty-ffth Austrian In- fantry surrendered to the Rus sians according to news receiv- ed by the embassy, who also received a report of successes in the big battle along the Eastern front.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
GERMANS REPORT 40 ,ooo FRENCH PRISONERS.

United Press Dispatch
 Berlin Sept 9.-The army headquarters have announced the Maubeuge the greatest victory of the Forty thousand prisoners and four hundred guns are reported to have been taken
 Germans report that they running trains twenty two miles south of Sedan and restoring the roads
 The Russian situation is believed to have caused the with drawa of main army the great battle who said to have replaced by Generals Won Gotha and Ne land are reported killed.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
Would Not Reduce Income Limi

would Not Reduce Income Limit United Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Sept. 9.-Presi- dent Wilson is not in favor of a reduction of the income tax lim- it in order to raise war revenue as proposed by some leaders in congress. He believes that the yield from such a course would be too slow.
 Following a conference with the president Oscar Underwood hinted that gasoline might be taxed to raise the war revenue.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09

United Press Dispatch
 Bordeaux France, Sept. 9-The offices official state ment declares the Allies continue the Germans having failed to the advance of the Allies general all along the line The French artillery is declared to be particularly effective.
 The statement says "The battle begun Sunday continues territory northeast of Paris to the eastern frontier with successes the Germann attack the French right wing has weakened the first time and the French right advancing
 Paris defense army has defeated the Germans at the River Orc pressing them far back The French also the back their nes despite Inducements at Sezanne and Vtry Fancose by effective of artillery.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
Public Speaking Tonight.

Hear A. w. Parke at the City Hall tonight at 8 o'clock upon the Bond Amendment, or A. mendment No. IA, giving to cit ies the right to issue bonds for public improvements.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09

Lumber Sawed Or For Sale.
 Am now operating saw mill at Diaz and will saw for or supply trade from stock on hand. R. D. Wilmans, Diaz, Ark. 27btf.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09

CAPTURE MINE LAYERS. United Press Dispatch.
 London, Sept. 9-The first capture of a German mine layer has been made in the North Sea by British gunboat. The Ger man vessel had 200 mines a. board.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09

Bowen's new barber shop now ready for inspection. Your par tronage invited. 84b6.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
For Sale.

Four excellent homes at bar gain prices. Splendid locality. Easy terms, 412, 414, 416, 418 Elm street. #'S4i| 32d6 J. w. Wallace.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
BRITISH FLEET
 SENT AFTER CRUISERS
Two German Cruisers Escaped Japanese at KiaO Chou And Are Raiding British Ship
 ping.
United Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
 London, Sept 9.-The Austra- lian British fleet has been com missioned to rid the Pacific of the German cruisers Scharn- hornst and Gneisenau, believed to have escaped the Japanese fleet at Kiao Chou and to be preparing to raid the British shipping in the Pacific ocean.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
Battle Begun Sunday Continues Favor able To Allies---Paris Army Of De- fense Also Takes Offensive
 Against German Right
 Wing---French Artil-
 lery Effective. JOFFRE AND PAU AT CENTER

British Artillery Resists Attack Soldiers Then Pursue With Bayonets-French War Off ice Reports Capital May Be
 Moved Back To Paris Expect German Center to Retire.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
asserting that tn danger upon the city.
GERMANS EvACUAT E UPPER ALsACE.
tied Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch. .
 Basel Sept 9It report ed that the have in definitely evacuated Upper As in send men to East Prussia.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
SERVIANS ADMIT BEING
 DRIVEN BACK.

1 United Press Dispatch. i Nish, Sept. 9.-The Crown Princes armies, invading Slav- onica and Bosnia are reported to have been driven back across the River Save by the Belgrade besiegers.
 The Prince is awaiting. rein forcements to renew an attack upon the Austrians. The Serv- ian losses are said to be insig- nifcant. TURKISH TROOPS REVOLT. United Press Dispatch. London, Sept. 9.-It is report
 ed that the Turkish K troops at A drianople have revolted because of famine.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
Moving Pictures the Opera House

WILL BLOOD TELL A strong drama, featuring John Ince and Rosetta Brice.
 (Drama LUBIN.)
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
TURKISH TROOPS REVOLT United Press Dispatch.
Germans Overlook Outbreaks.

GermdnS OVeTIOOk OutUTedkS. United Press Dispatch.
 Ghent, Sept. 9.-The danger of German reprisals for the kill ing of one officer and the wounding of another was avert ed when the Burgomaster show ed that he had no jurisdiction over men who did the shooting.
 Ghent continues unmolested in pursuance with the agreement made with the Germans.
 Call Sam Denly about the Va cuum Cleaner, the only sanitary way. Telephone IF. 304dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
FRENCH DENY CAPTURE OF MAUBEUGE.

United Press Dispatch
 Bordeaux Sept 9.-The office statements fail to tion the battle confirming the disease in Russian The Eastern situation is said to be excellent.
 The defense Maubeuge connues herocay against the German siege guns The Germans earlier he day had de cared that Maubeuge had been captored.
 HERRICK ADVISES AMERICANS TO LEAVE. United Press Dispatch
 Paris Sept 9Ambassador Herrick all Americans in
Newport daily independent., 1914-09-09
BUNNY'S SCHEME

BUNNY'S SCHEME A good and funny one tooy showing how he got married to a girl who had refused to marry him. John Bunny, Flora Finch and Jane Morrow.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-10-05
EAT LESS MEAT
IF BACK HURTS
Take a glass OF Salts 10 flush
Kidneys II Bladder bothers you
Drink lots OF water

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble I'm some
form or other. says a well-known
authority. because the uric acid In
meat excites the kidneys. they be-
come overworked; get sluggish:
clog up And Cause all sorts OF dis
tress, particularly backache and
misery In the kidney region. rheu.
matte twinges, severe headaches.
acid stomach, constipation. torpid
liver. sleep,esgness. bladder and
urinary irritation.
The moment your back hurts or
kidneys aren't acting right, or VI
bladder bothers you, get about four
ounces ~ Jad Salts from any good
pharmacy. take a tablespoonful In
glass Of water before breakfast
for few days and your Kidneys
will then act fine. This famous
salts Is made from the acid Of
graDes and lemon juice. combined
with lithia. and has been used for
generations to flush clogged kid.
neys and stimulate them TO normal
activity, also 20 neutrallze the
acids in the urine 80 II no longer
irritates. thus ending bladder dis
orders.
Jad Salts cannot iniure any one
makes delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink which millions OF
man and women take now and then
20 keep the kidneys and urinary
organs clean. thus avoiding serious
kidney disease.