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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
ERROR NEARLY COSTS VOTE
Name Stricken OFF Through Police
Stupidity Goes on List Again.

Name Stricken Off Through Police
Stupidity Goes on List Again.
Joseph Carney, S12O Aramingo avenue,
nearly lost his vote through the police
wrongly reporting the result of their reg
istration canvass after calling at his
home Today Carney appeared at the
Registration Commission hearing and de-
clared he was entitled to a place on the
registry list.
A week ago two policemen went to
Carney's home and saw his mother. They
asked:
'Is Joseph Carney homer"
Mrs. Carney replied that he was not
and signed police report to this effect.
She failed to say Joseph would be home
that night from Chester. where he is
employed, and the police neglected to
inquire further.
Carney's name was taken off the
registry lists without opposition from the
ward leader who watched for the oath
Division of the 25th Ward, in which
Carney lives.
Saturday Carney learned he would lose
his vote, and this morning was waiting
outside the Registration Commissioners
room in City Hall before the door opened.
The Registration Commission assured him
his name would be replaced on the list.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
$s7o2 IN PRIVATE REQUESTS
Will of Elizabeth McCaffrey Ad-
mitted to Probate

The will of Elizabeth McCafrey, late
of 74l6 Boyer street, distributes an es-
tate of SS7O2 in private bequests. other
wills admitted to probate today are those
of Hannah Lewis. 1917 Tulip street, $500:
Christopher Lutz, 39F Ridge avenue,
$500; Leila B. Burt, 1914 Arch street,
S2472.
Letters of administration were granted
in the intestate est q IS of John NJ. Bur-
rows, who died in st. Luke's Hospital,
$4,000; Jennie o. Grace 2Ol4 North Broad
street, $4,000; Martha T. PhIlbin, 1913
Spruce street. $780, Emile Canders, 1874
North 18th street, $3.50; Frank A. Bar
ber, S4OS Wallace street. $780, Anna NJ.
Dayton, 302s Howell street, 5000.
Personal property of the estate of
William s. Yost has been appraised at
S2054; Richard 7. Power. S5164.11 and
Elizabeth w. Moore. S279S.47.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
JOSEPH HoLLARD

Joseph HOllard, founder Of he fr-, ~
Joseph HoIlard & Sons, Inc. tobacco
dealers, and for 70 years treasurer OF
the West End Building and Loan Asso-
citation, died last Saturday at his home
sS5 South 49th street from a complication
OF diseases, Mr., Hollard was born An
France IS years ago, coming 70 this
country Hhen a young man. He was a
member of several boards on the Tobacco
trade. Mr., Hollard was one of the Oldest
members Of the Philadelphia Lodge No
2 Benevolent Protective order OF Euss
Two daughters ana four sons survive
him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
REV. E. H. RoMIG RESIGNS
Will Become Pastor Of German Re-
formed Church in Reading.

The resignation OF the Rev E. II.
Romig as a member OF the Congrega-
tional Minister'S Association OF PhiIadel-
phia and Vicinity was accepted by that
organization at its weekly meeting at lsl5
Chestnut street this morning. Mr. Romig
has resigned as pastor of the First Con-
gregational Church, Germantown. To ac-
cept the pastorate of a German Reformed
Church in Reading.
The Rev. DR.. E. ". Rice, 10 whom
Union College recently gave the degree Of
Doctor OF Divinity, spoke. The Rev. "
II. MedleF, pastor OF the CONGREGATIONAL
Church at Glenolden. presided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
PAUPERISM BECOMING LESS
Census Report Shows Decrease in
Number of Almshouse Inmates.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 26-Pauperism is
decreasing in the United States, accord
ing TO census statement today.
The ratio of almshouse paupers to nom
ulation has steadily declined at every
census since 1880" the census bulletin de-
clared.
One-third of the paupers in almshousas
in 1910 were under So years OF age The
males outnumber the females two to one
Preponderance of paupers of foreign birth
was also cited. The ratio of pauperism
among Negroes and white is about equal
population considered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
HENRY C. LEA SCHOOL OPENS
$50 Children Enter Part Now Ready
for Occupancy.

The Henry C. Lea public school, 47th
and Locust streets, was opened today
About $50 children of the primary grade
entered the class rooms. The new build
ing was erected on a site once occupied
by the T. C. Price school,
The Lea school. although not quite
completed, now has "a rooms ready for
occupation. Eight of these are now oc-
cupied More will be tenanted tomor-
row The third floor of the building will
be finished in one month and the entire
school then ready for occupancy. 1t is
expected 1850 children will be Installed
before Christmas.
Upon completion of the building next
month, dedicatory exercises will be held.
Charles A. Coulomb is principal of the
school.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
FALLS DEAD IN RESTAURANT
Painter Had Carbolic Acid Bottle in
His Pocket.

Mystery surrounds the death Of Fred
c. Bromhagen. 2S3O Bronsal street who
collapsed during the noon rush in an
oyster house at IL North 9th street a
bottle containing carbolic acid was found
in his pocket.
Coroner's physicians say there are no
burns of the face or throat. Death may
have been due to heart failure. \ post
mortem examination will be made. Brom-
hagen was a painter by trade. He was
about Go years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
JOSEPH WINKLER
Partner of Buffalo Bill" in First
Circus Enterprise.

BONNEVILLE, y. Y. oct 26.-JoseDh
Winkler, partner OF Buffalo Bill" when
the latter started his wild west show.
is dead here Death was due in part o.
grief over the death Of his wife, whose
body he brought here from New York a
week ago.
In his younger days Winkler was a
resident OF this village, where he kent a
hotel 1t was here that he first met Mr.
Cody. The two men formed a partner
ship and started the show on the road.
Nink.er was known professionally as
Joseph Winter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
FUNERAL OF SAMUEL B1sB1NG
Civil War Veteran Will Be Buried
Wednesday Afternoon.

Funeral services of Samuel Bisbing, n
Civil War veteran, will take place
Wednesday afternoon, at his residence.
1903 North 4lst street. He died last Sat
urday.
Mr. Bisbing, who was in his 18th year,
was appointed commander of the Colo
mel Moore Post, No Sc, G. a. r.. at
the close of the Civil War, and held
the office up to the time of his death.
Several military posts will form a guard
of honor at his burial
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26

y. ziegler. sr, Of 1878 North 18th street
Philadelphia, wife OF prominent manu-
facturer, died tonight at hotel hers
after long illness. She was 81 years old.
Recently it was thought Mrs. Ziegier was
on the road to recovery. She suffered
relapse. however, and hope was aban-
doned yesterday, her son and other reis-
tives hastily being summoned here TINS
morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
RooSEvELT's DAUGHTER
CHEERS WAR VICTIMS
Mrs. Richard Derby Aids Stricken
Women in Paris.

PARIS. Oct. 2e-Dr Richard Derby, of
New York, and Mrs Derby, formerly
Ethel Roosevelt, visited the refugee re-
ception organization at the Care du Nord
on Saturday. They were received by Paul
Graf. the sculptor who is the director
of the organization.
Doctor Derby walked among the refu-
gees and furnished the men with cigars
and cigarettes. Mrs. Derby comforted
those who had been driven from their
homes and assured them of the sympathy
of Americans Mrs. Derby also slipped
money into the hands of the women.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
DOGS BARKs RoUT BURGLARS
Men Flee without Booty After Pry-
ing Open a Window.

A fox terrier, left to guard the resi-
dence of Frederick Root, 435 West Coulter
street, while the family was away last
evening, allowed thieves to pry open a
rear window before 1t remembered its
mission When the animals sense of
duty returned its wild barks put the
men to flight before they obtained any
booty.
The men previously visited the residence
of Frederick Ferber, 433 West Coulter
street, and forced an entrance while the
family was visiting. six dollars were
taken,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
TOOL POISON Saved RY pocroR

Prompt action by a physician at the
Episcopal Hospital saved the life Of Jo-
seph Cohen, who attempted suicide by
drinking poison at Tulip and William
home.
After being treated he was removed 20
the Philadelphia Hospital. He win re-
GJ4ar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
PETER. r HILL

Peter #. Hill, for 20 years a shoe
merchant in Kensington, and a familiar
figure in that section of the city, died
Yesterday from kidney trouble at his
home, BIS North Broad street. Mr.. Hill,
who was 73 years old, was one Of the
founders of the Expressmen's Mutual
Beneficial Association and a member
of several beneficial societies. He lie
survived by three sons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
MRS. FRANCES H. SHEPHERD

Mrs. Frances Henop Shepher5 vyIToD-
OF solomon Shepherd. former resident
OF this city, Is dead at the home Of bar
son, the Rev. r. Bowden sheDberd of
Trenton, n. j. Mrs. Shepherd Who diad
saturday was In her 92d year. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow in Christ
ChGreh Chapel. l92l Pine street. This -,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
STILES JUDSoN
Gained Fame by Causing Arrest of
Mellen After Westport Wreck.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. oct 25-stiles
Judson, 81 years old, for four years
States Attorney OF Fairfield County
who came into fame by causing the ar
rest of Charles S. Mellen and other ofn-
cials OF the New Haven road on man
slaughter charges following the West
port wreck, is dead at a sanatorium in
Stamford.
He had suffered mental and physical
breakdown. He was a former State
Senator.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26

But even that was not all. In order to
make the insult quite unmlstakable. the
courtiers then sprang to their feet and
offered her Spanish excellency the places
which they had so pointedly reTralned
from Offering to the Countess OF Edia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
MICHAEL HABERBUSH
Lancaster Business Man Whose
Grandfather Served With Lafayette.

LANCASTER, Pa. Oct. 25. - Michael
Haberbush so years old, until recently
one of Lancaster's prominent business
men and large realty owners died this
morning. His grandfather, Johannes
Haberbush came 10 America with Lafay-
cite during the Revolution. son is
Charles Haberhush, Philadelphia. A
daughter, widow of Judge Goecken, Of
Newark, n. j., who broke down nursing
her father died October Is.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
OBITUARIES
JOSEPH P. HAMMOND
Inspector in the Philadelphia Fire
Department.

Joseph r. Hammond. an inspector in
the Philadelphia Fire Department and
a member of the Volunteer Fire Depart
ment for 40 years, died at his home, 1882
Ritner street, last night after a briet
illness.
Mr.. Hammond, who was IS years old.
was appointed assistant chief engineer
in the Fire Department during the Cen
tennial Exposition later becoming cap
tain of the Centennial Fire Department
He is survived by his widow, son and
daughter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
WILLIAM GREE

William Cree, one Of the oldest srr-
Ployes OF the Heyl cooperage COMPANY
OsSeso street and Washington avenue
aled at MS home, 22t Morris street. SafiTr-
day, IN his Goth year Mr.. Cres ~ !
member OF many secret societies and or
ganizstlons. He Is survived by a slstsr
and three brothers. Funeral services win
be held at his home tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26
THE REV. JOHN ALBERT
HAINER

A prominent clergyman of Provi-
dence, R. l., who has received a
unanimous call to the pastorate of the
Blockley Baptist Church, West Phila-
delphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-26

MRS. LOUIS D. zIEaLER, sR.
ATLANTIC FiTY. Oct, s8.-Mrs. Louis
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09
HE WOMAN THOU GAVEST ME :: b. t4AL1 c4NE

it fell on me like the soft breeze that
comes out Of the rising sun on a
summer morning
May the God of Abraham. the God
of Isaac and the God of Jacob he
with YOU, my daughter May your
marriage be a yoke of love and
peace, and may YOU see your chill
dren's children to the third and fourth
generation"
Then he raised me to my feet and
at touch from the Chamberlain, |
backed out Of the room
When the door had closed on me
| drew a deep breath. feeling as If
| had come out Of the holy of holes.
and when reached the piazza of st
Peters and came again upon the
sight and sound Of common things
the cabs and electric cars-it was
the same as If | had suddenly de-
seconded from heaven to earth.
After my audience with the Pope
following on the Reverend Mothers
story, all my objections to marriage
had gone, and | wished to tell my
father so, but an opportunity did not
arise until late the same night, and
then IL was he who was the first to
speak
Being in good spirits. after din
ner to the eCclesiastics, he said as
soon as his guests had gone-speak-
ing in the tone OF one who believed
he was doing a great thing for me:
Mary, matters are not quite set
tied yet, but YOU might as well know
right here what were trying to fix
up for YOU"
Then he told me.
! was to marry the young Lord
Raai
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09

which the Reverend Mother had
given me the name Of
The church was empty when |
pushed. past the leather hanging that
covered the Coor, but the saCrista n
was lighting the candles for benedic-
ton, so ] went up to the bronze
screen, the CanCello that divides the
public part from the part occupied by
the Sisters, and knelt on the nearest
step.
After a while the church ball rang
overhead, and then (the congregation
having gathered in the meantime) the
nuns came in by way of a corridor
which seemed to issue out of the
darkness from under a figure Of the
Virgin and Child.
They were all in white. snow white
from head to foot, with a glmmer of
blue scapular beneath their outer
garment, and they wore long thick
wells which entirely concealed their
features when they entered. but were
raised when thew reached their seats
and faced the altar.
Familiar as | was with similar
scenes, this one moved me as | had
never before been moved-the silent
white figures. with hands clasped on
with noiseless and unhurried footsteps
like line of wraiths from another
world
But still deeper emotion was to
come TO me.
As the last of the nuns entered. the
superior as | knew she would be. |
recognized her instantly. II was m.
own Reverend Mother herself: and
when, after kneeling to the altar. she
came down to her seat nearest to the
screen. Immediately in front of the
place where I knelt. knew BY the
tremor of the clasped hands which
held the rosary that she had recog-
ni2ed me.
l trembled and my heart thumped
against my breast
Then the priest entered and the
litany began. 1t was sung through
out. Almost the whole service was
sung. Never had benediction seemed
80 beautiful. so pathetic, so appealing.
SO irresistible
BY the time the Tantum ergo had
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09
FORCED TO EAT
CRUSHED ICE
And Was Not Even Allowed Priv
ilege Of Sitting Up, But
Finally Wins Out.

, Kapian. La Mrs Casamear Burk
hart, Of this town. gives out follow
F, ing for publication q feel that owe
my life 10 Cardm. the woman's tonic
! was married last April, and was
sin fairly good health. Shortly after
marriage my health began to fan. and
for three long months / was threat
sened with serious sickness.
Il passed most OF my time in bed.
with nurse at my bedside. At last.
] was told ar operation was neces-
sary. was SO weak could retain
nothing on my stomach but crushed
ice, and wss not even allowed TO sit
up in bed
"A friend Of mine advised me 10 use
Cardui. the womans tonie. and they
got bottle for me. as last resort.
After taking Cardui for one week I
was ap!e TO ne up IN my room. After
continual use for two months. ! was
In perfect health, and could 6u aIl ur
my work without tirang.
81 take an occasional dose Of car6u.
and Draugh. now. 20 Keep my
system in good condition
Several Of my friends are using
Cardui with good results ] am never
without 1t in the house"
There's a bottle Of Cardui waiting
for YOU al your nearest druggists.
Get it and begin taking to-day. You
will never regret H..
n B-Write to: Ladies Advisor,
DEPT. Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chat
latooga Tenn for Special Instructions
] ssno - page book, Home Treatment FOR
omen sent N PLAIN wrapper. on re-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.
TWENTY FIRST CHAPTER.

n WEEK later ! was living with
n my father in the Hotel Europa
on the edge OF the Plaza di
Spagna.
He was kinder to me than ne had
ever been before but he did not tell
me what the plans were which he had
formed for my future. and | was left
TO discover them for myself.
Our apartment was constantly Wis
tied by ecclesiastics -Monsignori
Archbishops, even one of the Cardi-
nails of the Propaganda. brought there
by Bishop Walsh (the Bishop of our
own diocese), and ! could not help
but hear portions Of their conversa-
ton
1T Will be difficult. extremely dif1-
cult the Cardinal would say. such
marriages are not encouraged by the
church. which holds that they are us
ually attended by the worst conse-
Guences to both wife and husband
Still--under the exceptional cirCum-
stances-that the bridegroom's family
was catholic before it was Protestant
lit is possible, just possible d"
Cardinal" my father would an
swer, while his strong face was dark
ening, excuse me, sir, but I'm kind
OF curious to get the hang of this
business Either II can be done or IT
can't II il can, Wen Just sail in
and do it. But II it cant, l believe
III so home quick and spend my mon
ey another way
Then there would be earnest assur-
ances that In the end all would he
right only Rome moved slowly. and
IL would be necessary TO have pa
thence and wait
My father waited three weeks. and
meantime he occupied himself in see
ing the sights of The old city.
But the mighty remains which are
the luminous lighthouses Of the past
the Forum with the broken col
umns of Is dead centuries, the Coli
scum with its gigantic ruins like the
desolate Crater OF a moon, the Cam
mgna with its hollow, Crumbling
lombS and shattered aqueducts only
NeNed and iritated him.
Guess il had my way" he said, IT
would lust clean out this old stone
yard OF monuments TO dead mon, and
make Do more NJ for living ones"
Al length the Bishop came to say
that the necessary business had been
completed, and that TO mark Its salts
factory settlement the Pope had sig
ufed his willingness to receive in
private audiences both my father and
myself
This threw me into a state Of the
greatest nervousness. FOR had begun
10 realize that my fathers business
concerned myself So that when. early
the following morning lclad accord
ms 10 Instructions. my father In
evening dress ana ! ~ a long black
mantlllsl. We set out Tor the Vatican.
was in condition OF intense cN I
element
What happened after we got out OF
the carriage an the bronze gate near
81 Peters ! can only describe from a
vague and feverish memory I re-
member going up great staircase.
past soldiers IN many -colored coats
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09

INTO vast corridor, where there were
other soldiers in other costumes
remember going on and on, through
salon after salon, each larger and
more luxurious than the last, and oc-
cupied by guards more gorgeously
dressed than the guards we had left
behind. ! remember coming a. length
To door at which chamberlain.
wearing sword, lnelt and knock
softly, and upon its being opened an
bounced our names. And then | re-
member that after all this grandeur
as of a medieval court found myself
In plain room like library with a
simple figure before me, and
was in the presence of the Holy Faith
er himself
Can ! ever forget that moment?
| had always been taught in the
convent TO think OF the Pope with a
reverence only second to that which
was due to the saints. so at first
thought J should faint, and how |
reached the Holy Fathers feet ! do
not know. ! only know that he was
very sweet and kind to me. holding
out the delicate white hand, on which
he wore the fisherman's emerald ring
and smoothing my head after | had
kissed it.
w lVH IfNhNt'eu tnNSell SuIflClent-
" To look up | saw that he was an
old man. with a very pale and sanity
face, and when he spoke il was in
such soft and tatherly voice that
loved ana worshiped him
SO this is the little lady" he said
who is to be the instrument in the
hands of Providence in bringing back
an erring family into the folds of
Mother Church
Somebody answered him, and then
he spoke to me about marriage, say
ing II was holy state instituted by
the Almighty under a natural law
and sanctioned by our Divine Re
deemer into the dignity of a SaCra-
ment, so that those who entered II
might 1--we together In peace and love.
1t is spiritual and sacred union.
my child he said, "a type Of the holy
mystery OF ChristS relation TO His
Church"
Then he told me ! was to make the
best possible preparation for mar
rage, in order 10 obtain the album
udnt graces OF God, and to approach
the altar only after penance and COM
muniou.
And when you leave the church.
my daughter" he said do not pro
fame the day of your marriage by any
sinful thought or act. but remember
10 bear yourself as II Jesus Christ
Himself We're with You, as He was al
the marriage feast of Cana OF Cali
loo "
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09

you fear behind you, and find peace
and light and love"
The service was over, the nuns had
dropped their wells and gone out as
slowly and noiselessly as they had
come in 1.-THE last of them with her
mead DOWN: the saCristan with his
long rod was eXtinguishing the can
dies on the altar; the church was
growing dark and lay-sfster in
black was rafting a bunch of KEYS
at the door behind me before
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09
TWENTY, SECOND CHAPTER

THAT night and during the great
er part OF the following day |
felt without quite knowing
why, as If were living under the
dark cloud Of a gathering thunder
storm All my fear Of the world and
my desire to escape from it, had fall
en- upon me afresh Hence. it was not
altogether by the blind leading of fate
that half an hour before Ave Maria |
entered the church of the Convent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09
A Blessing.

Then he warned me that when
entered into the solemn contract OF
holy matrimony | was to do SO in the
fun consciousness that it could not
be broken but by death
Whom God has Joined together let
no man put asuuder- remember that
too. my daughter"
Finally he said something about
children that a Catholic marrying a
person OF another religion must not
enter into any agreement whereby
any of her children should be brought
up in any other than the Catholic
faith,
After that and something said To
my father which can not recall. he
gave me his blessing. in words So
beautiful and voice SO sweet that
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-09
By HALL. CAINEz

been reached and the sweet female
voices, over the soft swell of the or
gan, were rising to the vaulted roof in
sorrowful reparation for the SINS of
all sinners in the world who did not
pray for themselves, the religious life
was calling to me as it had never
called before.
Come away from the world" il
seemed to say obedience to your
heavenly Father cancels all duty to
your earthly one. Leave everything