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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
PlNCH0T IN PITTSBURGH;
STANDS FOR PROTECTION
Says He Is Better Representative of
That Doctrine Than Penrose Is.


PITTSBURGH. oct i3.-Giford Pinchot,
Progressive nominee for United States
Senator, accompanied by Lex NJ. Mitchell,
of PunXsutawney. candidate for Con-
gressman-at-Large, and l.. \. Schneider.
chairman of the Washington Party of
Allegheny County, started out this morn
ing at 6:45 o'clock to meet 1900 employees
as they were going into the plant Of the
Verona Tool Works at Verona. After a
brief stop there during which Mr.. Pinchot
shook hands with several hundred men.
the party proceeded to Braddock, where
many Progressive leaders and business
men awaited them. A short stop to greet
the party was made and the trip was
continued to Williamsburg.
Part of the morning Mr.. pinChot rested
at the home of II, II. Wilcox in Oakmont.
Continuing the tour from the Wilcox
home, the Senatorial candidate was taken
to the entrance of the Westinghouse Eec-
trio and manufacturing Company, on
cable street. Fast Pittsburgh. where he
made his only speech Of tho day. He
spoke from the rear of his automobile TO
several hundred workmen who stood at
close attention in a drizzlinE rain during
the remarks.
In part Mr.. Pinchot said: "T want YOU
to help me beat Pcnrcsc | believe that
every voter has the right To sec the can
didate he is voting for the same as he
has to see a horse or house he Is pur-
chasing.
''lt is not that | need the job that I'm
seeking. | have held one Government
job-that of Chief Forester under Presi-
dent Roosevelt and for Il few months
under his successor. President Taft, who
fired me because ! wouldn't permit the
coal lands of Alaska to be turned over ~
the GuEgenheims.
81 am a better protectionist than PEN
rose ever was. believe in a tariff COM
mission to work out that question. That
Is the only solution to the most veXatious
problem before the American people to-
day"
After the F.as Pittsburgh stop. the
party was hurried to Swissvale. where
Pinchot met the employees of the Union
Switch and signal Company during their
dinner hour
From here they will go to the Edgar
Thomson steel Works in Braddock.
Tonight Mr Pinchot will attempt to ad-
dress three meetings, one each i'm VIII
kinshurg, Rraddock and McKeesport.
Mrs Pinchot IS not with her husband
on the trip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
DR.. BRUMBAUGH SAYS
ONLY LIARS DENY HE
ISFOR LOCAL OPTION
Candidate Puts Brand on
Those Who Wilfully Mis-
represent His Stand on the
Liquor Question.

ALTOONA, Pa. oct 13.-Blair County
this morning heard pr Martin G. Brum-
baugh, the Republican nominee for Gov
ernor reaffirm his faith in local option,
brand as liars any who misrcpresent him
on the liquor question declare that he
stood unequivocally pledged to the pass
age of a local option law in Pennsylvania
and assert that he would not finch on
this great moral issue. More than n
score of former Washington party men
at once pledged Doctor Brumhaugh their
votes and their support.
DIR. Brumbaugh was back among the
home folks. sure enough when he toured
the southern end OF Blair County today;
everywhere he went he was met by rela-
ttves and friends who addressed him
fRmiliarly as Martin" These plain, big
hearted, sincere people were glad TO see
him and he was glad to see them. and
they told each other so.
DIR. Brumbaugh. accompanied by Henry
Houck and NJ. NJ. Garland, the latter
candidate for Congressman at large. ar
rived at Hollidaysburg from Bedford this
morning. DR.. Brumbaugh spoke I'm the
public schools, carefully excluding politics
from his remarks. Later reception
was held at the office of County Chair
man j. Lee Plummer. where an address
was delivered before 400 citizens. The
party then entered automobiles and made
the first stop at DuncansvIlle, two miles
away. where the schools were visited and
speeches made before 300 people.
The next stop was at Roaring Spring
The party visited the big paper mill and
book bindery and shook hands with the
employees. At noon DR.. Brumbaugh spoke
to 800 hundred townspeoplc from the
balcony of the hotel and was noisily
greeted Martinsburg. Beavertown and
Williamsburg were also visited, and at
each place the candidates were given
welcome At WILLIAMSBURG the
school children met the candidates. Adj
dresses were delivered In the public
square.
Congressional Candidate J l.. Hartman.
Senatorial Candidate Plymouth w.
Snyder and other local candidates ac-
companied Dr. Brumbaugh on his tour.
The party will go East this evening,
Speaking at Bedford last night, Doctor
Brumbaugh said:
I'm this goodly county. whose people
have known, many of whom | have
taught. and with whose economic outlook
] am familiar wish unequivocally to as
sure you that l stand committed to the
sylvania. giving the people Of the several
of this State the right to decide
for themselves whether or not the licenses
for the sale of liquor shall be granted in
their county.
NO man can speak more plainly on
this subject than | have and no candi-
date, who Is honest with the people. can
say or do more than have promised 70
do, and YOU know me we'll enough to
know that when I have promised to do a
thing, | do it,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
PALMER SHOWS PENROSE'S
HELPLESSNESS IN SENATE
with Democrats in Control. His
Tariff Ideas Wouldn't Take.

SUNBURY, Pa. oct. l3-A Mitchell
Palmer Democratic candidate for United
States Senator. left here this morning for
campaigning tour through Lycoming
County. Meetings will be held at Jersey
Shore, Montourvile. Muncy and Mont
gomery during the day and in William
sport tonight
Before an audience that filled every
seat in the Eth Regiment Armory and
n crowd of several hundred persons. who
were forced 20 stand in the rear Of the
hall Congressman Palmer repudiated in
vigorous terms the mputatOn Of En-
Attorney General NJ Hampton Todd thar
he was a free trader" and as in previous
speeches he pointed out how helpless i'm
a Democratic. Senate Senator Penrose
would be TO bring back a high protec-
tive tariff even IL he should be- elected.
CONGRESSMAN Palmer commented upon
PenrOse interview which appeared in
a Philadelphia newspaper before going 10
the armOry 10 speak last night In his
statement Senator PeurOse stated that
Senator Crow was correct in regard TO
Congressman Palmer's affiliations with
corporations a $ reflected in the 1901 ses-
sion of the legislature.
When shown the statement, Congress
man Palmer said: 81 viii, answer Senator
Penrose in the same way l answered
Senator Crow. His statement is false"
The Democratic candidate had the big
audience thoroughly with them last night
Vance c. Mccormick, candidate for
Governor; Farmer William r. Greasy
candidate for Lieutenant Governor; Will
liam y. McNair candidate for Secretary
of Internal Affairs, and two Of the
party's candidate for Congressman at
Large, Robert s. Bright and Arthur B
Clark, were greeted with enthusiasm
when they were introduced by Congress-
man John V. Lesher, who presided. De-
risive laughter for Senator Penrose and
the Penrose machine in State politics con-
tinually interrupted the speakers as the
methods of the PeHrOse organization
were laid bare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
SECRETARY BRYAN CoNFERS
WITH POSTMASTER THORNTON
Gives Advice on the Political Situa-
tion in Pennsylvania.

Secretary of state Bryan ana Postmas-
ter John \. Thornton held political con-
ference shortly before Mr.. Bryans do
partnrc for Washington. late last night.
1t was nearly midnight when MIR. Bryan
entered Broad street station, unaCcOm-
panied, and was met there by Postmastcr
Thornton.
For about 90 minutes the two paced UP
and down the platform. absorbed i'm serl-
ous discussion. At first Mr.. Bryan
listened very Ittentively to the report Of
Postmaster Tho ntOu ON the local eitlla-
ton, after which knitting his brows
heavily, Mr.. Bryan began to Civ, AIR
Thornton advice. From the expression on
Mr. RrE1us face it was evident he COM
sidorcd the situation in PENNSYLVANIA
quite serious as far as the Democrats
Wcr" concerned However II did not put
Mr. Bryan In any bad humOr For he
cheerfuIlv handed the porter jo-ceut
tip and jumped into his sleeping ear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
BEYOND HER LIMITS

Doctor Briggs received a note from a
woman living back quite a ways in the
country requesting him TO come as quick
ly as possible TO see his child, who was
very sick with "a very bad cold"
The doctor examined the child and then
turned to the mother
Don't you know" he asked, that your
little girl is coming down with the
measles?"
Yes. doctor" was the womans reply.
"I knew she was"
Then why in the world" asked the
doctor, did You write me that she had a
very bad cold?"
The woman hesitated for a moment
then looking at her husband, she said,
with sullen frankness:
Neither him nor me knew how TO spell
measles. Nat ational Monthly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
MCCORMICK URGES PASTORS
TO PREACH MORAL ISSUES
Would Have Them Give at Least One
Sermon Before Election.

Clergymen Of Pennsylvania have been
urged In a letter by Vance c. Mccormick
Democratic candidate tor Governor, to
consider the proprety of preaching a,
least one sermon prior TO the election on
the Importance Of Christian citizens vot-
ing and seeking the vote of their neigh
bors for good government
Prefacing his letter with a statement
that he has no desire to commit the pul.
pit to partisan politics. Mr.. McCormct
states that a political campaign should
be n period Of education. and that the
pulpit is one Of the mainstays of patriot
ism. Mr.. Mccormick declares that the
moral issues in this election are high
and says.
The liquor interests are devotinE al
most unlimited money and the resources
of u carefully perfected organization to
gain the defeat Of Mr.. Palmer and my
self because of our lifelong support of
the temperance cause"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
GUNMAN LURED BY WOMAN
Fatally Shot by Assassins When He
Reaches Street Corner.

NEW YORK. Oct 13-Lured from a
cafe to a street corner by a woman. Muir
ray Hennessy, former gangster and gun
man. is dying in a hospital today from
two bullet wounds inflicted while he stood
within range Of the would-be assassins.
Two men. who gave the names of George
Gordon, S5lO Fifth avenue. Pittsburgh,
and Arthur Lawrence, Manhattan. arc
under arrest charged with felonIous as
sault.
Hennessy was in a 7th avenue saloon
with the woman early today. They left
the place together and at the corner the
woman suddenly fed, An instant later
there were two shots. Hennessy fell with
a bullet wound in the abdomen and
another In the back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
SULZER CHALLENGES
ROOSEVELT TO DEBATE
Answers Charge of Campaign Fund
Irregularity With Like Accusation.

NEW YORK, oct l3.-Wnliam sulzer
has challenged Theodore Roosevelt 10 de-
bate on campaign contributions. political
losses and "fifty-hfty graft" the sale OF
the Tennessee Coal and hon Company 70
the United States steel Corporation and
the Panama Canal scandal. The former
President has not replied 10 the challenge,
but he Is expected 10 say something about
II in one of his campaign speeches in the
central part OF the State today.
Sulzers letter 10 the Colonel Is an
answer TO the Iatter's accusation that Sul-
ger had failed TO report all his campaign
contributions in 1912. The former Cover
nor asks II Tammany Hall Is financing
the Roosevelt campaign.
What have you to say about the Har-
rlman contribution OF several hundred
thousand dollars when YOU were a can
didate? Who got that Who accounted
for itg Who got the money through the
insurance companies?" These are some OF
the questions Sulzer wants answered.
he adds that people who live in glass
houses should not throw stones" and ad-
vtses Roosevelt ITO be a man or a
mouse"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
CANDIDATE LEADS FIREMEN
Miller, of Delaware, Suspends Politi-
cal Speech When Flames Threaten.

DOVER. Del. oct. l3--secratary Of
state Thomas vs.. Miller Republican nom
inee for Congress, last night led Smyrna's
hremeu when flames destroyed the livery
stables attached 10 the Delaware House
ana threatened 70 spread 10 nearby frame
buildings
Mr. Miller, who was In Smyrna address
ing a campaign meeting, responded with
the volunteer fremeu, and aided them
In rescuing horses and live stock from
the buildings. The loss was $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
"REMEMBER THE MAINE"
Tablet Made From Metal of Wrecke ed
Warship Unveiled,

NEW YORK, Oct ia table, made
from metal recovered from the wreck of
the Maine In Havana Harbor was un-
velled yesterday in Mckinley Square
Park, The Bronx, as a memorial to the
men who lost their lives in February,
1898. A naval gun was also presented to
the Park Department by the War Depart
ment.
Major Charles S. Nyman as grand
marshal, and all the veteran military or
ganizations in The Bronx We're present
at the services. There were Boy Scouts.
q. A. r. veterans members of the
Vanderbilt Womans Relief Corps No. IL.
the Sons of Veterans and squad of
sailors from the Wyoming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
FUSION TO BEAT PENROSE?
Calls for Meetings of Washington
and Democratic Candidates.

Significant calls for meetings of the
Washington and Democratic Party State
Committees at Harrisburg on Friday have
been issued, according TO information OBJ
tained this afternoon, Backers of a gen
eral fusion plan to defeat Penrose were
much encouraged today when they learned
that the calls had been made, as Sat
urday is the last day nwhich can
dldate may withdraw in favor OF another,
The Democratic call was issued by State
Chairman Roland s. Morris, and the
Washington party call by State Chairman
A. Nevin DIETRICH, Washington party men
will not admit the possibility OF Pinchot
getting out OF the race in favor OF Pal
mer. but It is admitted that there will
be fusion on Is to 20 legislative candi-
dates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
WILL HASTEN NEW BUILDING
Board of Education Serves Notice on
Lessees at 1922 Arch.

In an effort 10 hasten construction Of
its new administration building, the Board
of Education served notice 10 vacate on
the lessees OF its property at 1922 Arch
street The lease expired October l.
II Is hoped to have the new building
completed By September 1. 1915. II will
be eight stories high and will face upon
the Parkway. II viii contain an the
executive Offices of the school beside a
library which is now housed In the Stock
Exchange Building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
AUTO TRUCKS FOR ENGLAND
Part of Large Order Ready to Be
Shipped.

NEW Y0RE- Oct l2.-Aut0mO6iIe
trucks of from three 20 hve tons capacity
are hrIng hurrtedly loaded aboard the
British steamship Suruga, due 10 leave
the Fabre Line pier, Brooklyn, next Satur-
day.
II rs understood they are part Of an
order for l7o0 automobile trucks given 20
American automobile manufacturers sew
-ral days ago by the British and French
Governments for use in the war, The
destination u the Suruga is being with
held. but she probably Will make a quick
dash across the Atlantic for a French
or English port.
A squad Of policemen and private de-
tcrtives are guarding the pier, and keep
Ing an suspicious looking persons away,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
BRYAN PRAISES PALMER
Says he Will Be Addition TO Reform
Strength in Senate.

Congressman A. Mitchell Palmer. Demo-
cratic candidate for United States Sena-
TOR, was strongly indorsed by William
Jenning Bryan yesterday when the Secrs-
tary Of State passed through Harrisburg
on his way TO Philadelphia. Bryan said
thai Palmer Is one of the really strong
men ia the Democratic party, and that
he would make a valuable addition 70 the
reform strength In the Senate.
According 10 Bryan, Palmer Is expected
70 draw large votS Gom the progressive
aepublieaaE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
GUGGENHEIM DIVORCE STANDS
Court Refuses Woman's Plea for An
nulment of Marriage.

CHICAGO. oct. l3-A decision was
handed down here today by the Appellate
Court refusing to vacate the divorce de-
cree granted William GugEenhcim from
Mrs. Grace B. GugGenhcim.
She had asked for the annuiment OF
their marriage on the ground that it was
obtained through collision.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
BERNARD ]. BRADY, sR.

Bernard j. Brady, Sr, a retired shoe
and leather dealer died yesterday at his
nome. 1923 North lTth street. after four
months illness. He was stricken with
apopfexv MI Brady was a member Of
the Ancient order OF Hioernians lie
was rs years old, and a native Of Ireland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
Penrose Takes His Enemies Measure

Clifford Pinchot has neen pronounced
unqualified to vote in this State and COL
opel Roosevelt been condemned as an
Intrusive outsider who introduced Of
fensive hossism and bipartisan deals in
this State" by senator Penrose, who also
has announced that he will make his final
dash" for reelection next Thursday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
U. S. ARMY OFFICER DENIES
ANTl-GERMAN UTTERANCES
Captain Coleman Repudiates Alleged
New York Talk.

WASHINGTON, oct 1S-Captaln lie
Vert Coleman today denied TO the secre-
tary of War that he had given utterance
to the ant-eerman interview attributed
to him In New York last week, publica-
tion Of which caused Secretary Garrison
to order an immediate inquiry into the
matter.
According to the published interview,
Captain Coleman, who has recently re-
turned from the European theatre of war,
expressed decided Views of the conduct
Of the war. and strongly criticised the
officers Of the German army for the
atrocities" reported In press dispatches.
The officer admitted that he had talked
TO reporters in New York last week. but
said he had been guarded in expressing
his Views and experiences.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
Dry Goods Retailers Organize.

SYRACUSE, n. Y. Ocs 12-Retsil dry
goods merchants from all over the state
met here today 10 talk over plans for
state association The meetings were
private. 1t Is understood that New York
city will not be included. as there Is al
ready a similar organization there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
NEW YORK CAMPA PAlGN
Republican Chairman Points Out
Three Essentials to Success.

NEW YORK. oct 13.-Asked To- indicate
his policy as chairman of the Republican
state Commtte" yesterday. Frederick g
Tanner summed up what ne stood for as
follows:
First. clean. effective and hard-ht-
ting organization.
Second. responsible leadership, with a
liberal and affirmative program.
Third tthe final teSO. sincere and real
public service. without which party or
ganization fails Of its purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
PAsTEUR TREATMENT FOR BOY

The Pasteur treatment will be given to
l0-year-Old George Jeffries, 2542 WarnOck
street al the University Hospital, fol-
lowing the discovery made today that
dog which bit the child yesterday was
mad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-13
canning Factory Burned

ROFDENTOWN. y. j.. oct 13-The
Morris canning factory at Allentown, \.
j.. was destroyed by fire early this morn
ing, causing a loss Of $1,000 All canned
goods we're saved.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-18
IS MAJORS ARE
SAID To HAVE
JUMPED TO FEDS
Secretary Says His
Club Has Signed Eight
Wingo and Perritt Fail to
Sign Gard Contract,


Pittsburgh, OCT l7.--Thifty-fi
american and National league play
era have signed with the Federal
League for next season. according to
statement made ~ w, r. McCul-
Tough, secretary Of The Pittsburgh
Federal league elub. lie declared
that eight Of these men had signed
contracts with the Pittsburgh club
w. -. Perlitt, pitcher. and Ivy
Wingo, catcher. OF the 81. Louis Ma
tionala are said to he among the play
ers who have Jumped to the Pitts
bnfgh tonm.e IN speaking Of these
Two players. Mccullough said
i don't care 10 affirm or deny the
report thai perritt and Wingo have
signtd with our club for next sea-
son. but do know that Wingo mas
signed Federal league contract. ]
can also say that thrty-flve other
American and National league players
have signed contracts, and eight OF
those CONTRACTS are with the Pitts
burgh club We are not ready 70 an
nounce the makeup of our club yet,
but we expect 10 do il within the next
week"
Peiriti, according to report has
signed for three years With the Pitts
burgh Federals. receiving $4,000 in
advance, while Wingo has signed with
tho Buffnln Federnls for $4,000 q
year. getting 50, 600 in advance Per
rift Is quoted rs follows.
~ drew $4,000 from The Cardinals
this season. The Pittsburgh Federals
have offered me more than that as
bonus money ! signed with Rebel
Oakes IN Philadelphia on September
20"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-18
Among the BOlUiers
STANDING or THE TEAMS.
GOOD BOWLING CONTINUES
N THE HANDICAP LEAGUE

1 Haffs lathrop, OF the Colts. fetainf
nis position az the head Of the handi-
cap lengue boNlerH with the hiah ave-
rage Of 5D2, Il loss ~ points over
his nver3ee OF last Rerk +. Neidln-
ger, Of the 4. A. A. tenn. takes second
place With 1913, gain Of ! point
while Morelli. Of the Colts. drops 10
thifd position, having lost points
during the week. his average nov be-
ing 1877.
The A. & A team established a
new high ten and thirty-frame score
during the week, tumbling l,00i pins
IN ten frames and 2.siJ pins IN thirty
frames
Here are the averages Of all con-
lteFtsihts of the handicap league, in-
lrlfffliflu All untft9a utatput
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-18
PERRIT MD WINGO FAIL
TO SIGN WITH CARDINALS

st. Louis. Oct l7--lvy Wingo left
here last night for Cincinnati. Before
leaving he refused twice to talk terms
for next seur with Manager Higgins
perritt also failed to meet higgins.
other players in the local National
league club who have not signed for
next year are Albert J. Dolan. left
fielder. Dan Grincr. pitcher; Richard
Niehaus, pitcher, and Patrick o'con-
nor player
Manager Higgins said:s
u was unatfie 70 get amy satisfae-
ton out Of Whlgo before he left fof
home. while Perritt twice avoided a
conference on the 1915 contract /
have been told that both these men
are signed with the Federal league,
although the information did not
come from the players Their ac-
tions. though. HtfeBsihen my belief
that both men have taken the hur-
dle.. regret Their goink, but ! have
dofie MY best 60 save them.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-18
ARMY utMBLIs COL.AfIi
ltiMfsi.IsS COSTLY ron LATTER

West Point, n y. oct 1.-THE
Army defeated Colgate to-day, by y
score ~ - to q Fumbles by tile VS..
hofA led ~ to two Of the Arniys
tnuehdownA Melswnn, The army
center. got the BAH when Warren
fumbled a pase early in the first PEE
Rod With the ball on the tWo-yHrd
line Benedict went through for the
score
Colgate eame back strong ana
marched Atfaighi down the field 70
the cadets fivt yHHd mark. from
which point they went over for score
on q pretty forward pass
The Army scored again IN Tie last
quarter On fine exhibition Of line
plunelug. The cadets third touch.
down came when Mitchell tailed after
sutlcr had secured y fuinbled ball on
ColgAten iun-1urd line The game
was played on q wet field.