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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
FIREMAN FALLS DOWN HOLE
RUSHING FOR SLIDE POLE
Knocked Unconscious as He Answers
Call of a Morning Alarm.


d. That the life of fireman is beset with
hardship and danger is a fact to which
William Walton, of 1907 North 2lst street,
can testify heartily. All of the danger
doesn't come fighting fires, either. The
mere sliding down on brass pole In re-
sponse to an alarm may be as hazardous
as climbing into burning building, a
fact proved by injuries sustained by Wal
ton when he fell down a slide-pole at
an early hour this morning as an alarm
was sounded from fire box at Second
street and Girard avenue.
Walton. who is veteran hoseman and
hero, of Engine Company No. 80, at Sixth
and Locust streets. was awakened OF
1880 this morning when the alarm was
rung lie rushed for the slide-pole, but
he was only half awake, and missed the
pole completely, falling TO the floor be-
low. In the rush the mishap was not
noticed by the other fremen, and they
dashed from the building, leaving their
companion lying unconscious upon the
floor, where he was found some time
later by one OF the company who re-
mained on duty in the engine house.
The injured man was rushed to the
Jefferson Hospital, where 1t was found
that he had sustained numerous severe
cuts and bruises and was suffering from
the slfock and possible internal injuries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
BENJAMIN J. HARKER'S NEXT
OF KIN LEGAL HEIR TO $50
Money Is His if He Proves Identity,
Otherwise It Goes to the State.

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Otherwise It Goes to the State.
If the nearest kin of benjamin j.
Harker makes himself known he can COL
lect $50.
The money is in the custody of John
j. Robinson. who was appointed executor
of the estate by the Common Pleas Court
The money will revert to the State of
Pennsylvania If no relative OF the dead
man is found. The executor is now ad-
vertising for relatives
Harker for years was a waiter in the
restaurant at the Bourgc. He served
brokers and he served them so well that
finally he possessed enough money re-
ceived through tips to start a restaurant
OF his own. He opened his business
place on Fifth street below Arch
Brokers patronized him, but the place
was cramped and only q few persons
could be served at time. Harker was
a fine fellow, agreed the brokers', but
his place was a little unhandy to reach.
and then 1t was little stuffy, and being
perched on a stool at lunch bar was
not the most comfortable position in
which to enjoy ones meals.
Harker sold out and went to n hos
pital to die. He died September Z, 1913
He told his friends that he had no rela-
tives and did not remember of ever hav-
Ing any, except father and mother
who were dead. He did not care what
became OF his money If he had any left.
After all the bills were paid there was
left about $50 to the credit of the name
tE. 3
will distribute to the Harker heirs il
there are any.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
NEWSPAPERS BACK IN PARIS
Press Reassures Public of Ultimate
Victory of Allies.

PARIS, Sept. 2s.
The Figaro says that in view of the
reassurng news from the front its Bor-
deaux edtion-the paper continued to
publish full-size edition In Paris-ap-
pears TO day for the last time. Georges
Clemenceau's rHomme Libre is almost
the only important newspaper which has
not resumed publication in Paris.
The Hotel Ritz will reopen tomorrow,
with the exception of its new annex
facing the Rue Cambon. which has he
come Red Cross hospital. One guest
has already arrived.
In an editorial headed THE Diplomatic
situation" the Temps vouchsafes an ex
planation of the numerous gaps which
have recently dshgured its most import
ant columns. saying;
Let our readers be reassured we have
committed no indscretion."
Then the censor again intervenes with
four-inch obliteration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
RIGHT OF SIX MEN
TO SIT IN DELAWARE
ASSEMBLY DISPUTED
Speaker Holcomb, Secretary
TO Senator Salisbury,
Among Those Whose
Eligibility Is Challenged.
Five Democrats.

DOVER, Del, Sept. 2S.-The eligibility
OF six members OF the General Assembly,
including the Speaker of the House,
Chauncey p. Holcomb, to sit during the
special session called to act upon re-
vlsed code and executive appointments,
was questioned today when the legisla-
tors assembled at noon.
The members who may be ousted in ad-
dition to Speaker Holcomb. who is secre-
tary to United States Senator Salisbury,
are Dr. r. o. Cooper. Of Wilmington. AL
bert l.. swan, Delaware City; Charles ;.
stocckel, OF Sussex County and Zachary
7. Harris, OF New Castle County They
are Democrats. Charles II. Mcdonald, of
New Castle County, is another. tle is a
Republican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
EVENING SCHOOLS OPEN
TONIGHT WITH NEW COURSES
Enlarged Curriculum Includes Book
selling and Dancing.

Evening schools with added courses will
open tonight in Philadelphia, and hun
dreds of pupils have enrolled to avail
themselves of an opportunity whereby
their efficiency along lines of chosen
occupation may be increased.
Featuring some of the new courses are
book selling and dancing. For the for
mer it is argued that book selling as we'll
as book writing is now rapidly becoming
a learned profession and for this reason
those engaged in 1t need to be equipped
with technical knowledge Of the sub
jeCt at hand in order to increase their
usefulness. In other words. salesman
should be perfectly intimate with the
goods offered to-the customer.
The new courses are included in the
curriculum for evening students at the
William Penn High school, so that in
addition to dressmaklng and domestic
science young women students will have
an opportunity to acquire considerable
knowledge of books, gymnastics and the
latest dance steps, providing their lasts
for earning n living lay in the latter
direction.
At the Northeast Manual there will he
special courses for men and women in
German French, Spanish and English.
Debating will feature the evening class
study at the Central High School. Mathe-
mates and English grammar will be two
important courses for women at the
Southern High, while the men will spe-
ciali2e in mechanics. steam engineering
and electricity.
The work of these evening cases will
be done in various school buildings all
over the city. Including the places men
toned. % elementary schools and several
trade schools will be used for this pur-
pose. The courses will extend over
period of q weeks.
The School OF Design for Women
opened today with every member of the
faculty on hand although five of
them experienced considerable difficulty
In reaching the United States from
Europe.
The class in water colors at this insti-
tuition will be in charge of Henry b.
Smell. who will also teach the painting of
stlll life and flowers. Elliot Dalngerneld
will lecture on composition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
SHELL SENT AS SURPRISE
Hotel Proprietor Receives Box Con-
tanning Austrian Missile.

Nesting In box Of cordlals which
arrived last week from zwack Austria
Hungary was a five-pound shell, quite
reminiscent of scenes In Europe. The
shell had been exploded.
The box was delivered to Stern's Hotel
Arch street near Ninth. Frank Weinert,
the porter, broke into the case with an
AK few minutes later he gave a
shout and cast the shell In Mr. Stern's
direction. The hotel man asked gently
what was the meaning, and when in
formed that the object was a shell he
leaped from his armchair. Investigation
showed the shell to be harmless.
II Is stated that Mr.. Sterns has been
paying too much attention to the janltor
a. the hotel and his work lately. The shell
nas taken Stern's attention from Weinert
- the time being, which Is a good
yAing for any janitOr. Even the most
hardened grabbers of lunch, over which
Wsinsrt presided in spare hours, viii de-
slAFs that the shell is merely a scheme
q the janitor to give his boss some
thing more cheerful than janltors and
aAAiS HOEh - think about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
FIREMAN OVERCOME
Dense Smoke at Blaze Causes Him to
Faint.

One fireman was overcome early today
and several made i'll by smoke at fire
which partially destroyed the home of
P. j. Bonahan, CO.'S Market street The
loss was $1,000,
The injured man is William MacNeal,
hoseman, of Engine Company No. A..
6lst street and Haverford avenue He
was taken to the Presbyterian Hospital
treated and sent home
Cracking flames awakened Mrs. Bona
han early today. She aroused her hus-
band, who found the lower part of their
home ablaze. Mr.. Bonahan and his wife
made their escape to the street The
husband then turned in an alarm
The fire proved stubborn. HOseman Mac
Neal was overcome in the hallway. His
comrades saw him fall, and dragged him
out into the open.
Dense clouds of smoke which penetrated
every portion of the house made several
iiremen ILL., They retreated from the
building and were treated by ambulance
surgeons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
BERL SEGAL ADMITS HIS
FATHER NOW Is IN ASYLUM
Answers Promptly When Asked at
Meeting of Creditors.

lYn, Or-tWos Berl Segal admitted TODAY
al meeting of creditors of his father,
Adolph Segal, in the ONCE of Joseph
Mellors, trustee in bankruptcy, Drexel
Building, that Adolph segal had been
committed to the State Hospital for the
Insane at Norristown.
Several questions put to young sesal,
and his answers relatin gto the con-
dition of his fathers mind, were ruled
out of the record by the referee SeRal
declared that he has In his possession
complete records of his financial relation
ship with his father. He stated he had
not seen his father in the asylum.
Where is your father now?" he was
asked, but the question was ruled out.
Was he legally committed TO the asy-
lum?"
segal was prompt in his answer YES
he was committed upon the testimony OF
two physicians"
But deos this show that ne is legally
insane7"
segal stated he was not In a position 70
answer this question.
The absence of several important wit
nesses caused the postponement of further
investigation until Friday, October 9.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
oHILD's BURNS CRITICAL
Five-year-old scalded at Turkish
Bath House.

Benjamin Noshay years old. 441s
Lancaster avenue, is at Mt Sinai Hos
pital today In critical condition as the
result OF being scalded with hot water
at a Turkish bath house on Monroe
street near Third. Abraham Holylander,
6A Wharton street. who also was scaId-
ed, was well enough this morning TO
leave the hospital.
Samuel Schoted. Sixth street and Pass
yunk avenue, was arraigned today be-
fore Magistrate MacFarland on the
charge OF throwing the boiling water on
the man and the boy. Schoted and other
attaches of the bath house say II was
accidental, but Hollander declares ths
man threw the water deliberately.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
CARNIVAL OF SAFETY AGAIN
DELIGHTS LARGE AUDIENCE
Convention Hall the Scene of a Series
of Practical Demonstrations.

oL ieIIlCul DSWOnSJfat1OnS,
The Carnival of Safety, for the third
time at Convention Hall. Broad street and
Allegheny avenue, this afternoon, present.
cd to an interested public a series OF
practical demonstrations designed to point
the way to the prevention of accidents.
Through the untirlng efforts of Mrs
Joseph r. Wilson, chairman of the Home
and School League Arrangement Com
mittce. and Mrs. Edwin c. Price. the
leagues president the carnival is recelv-
ing widespread publicity, and the sane
ton and support of the city officials.
Safety devices and the use of them in
the event of immediate danger are ex-
hiblted by municipal departments, private
corporations and civic associations, in
booths that line both sides of the hall.
The afternoon program, which was seen
and heard by large audience, began with
the unfurling of the American flag and
the singing of America by the Boy
Scouts in conjunction with the audience.
Under the careful direction of Scout
Masters Rosenheim, Hitchcock and Pat
ton, the boys went through a lightning
scmaptore drill. This was followed with
an exhibition drill by the Fire and Police
Department and demonstration by
public school children,
DR.. William c. Jacobs, Acting Superin-
tendent of Schools issued instructions to
all public schools in the city that classes
which desired to attend the sessions of
the Carnival of Safety during school hours
would have permission to do So The
superintendent said that the lessons
taught by the various exhibits and the
fire drills were important to every child,
and that each teacher had been Instructed
to talk to the pupils on SAFETY ana 10
urpa them TO have their parents take
them TO at least one session of the
carnival
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
FAMILY IN SCANT ATTIRE
FLEE FROM BURNING HOUSE
Frankford Avenue Morning Blaze
Sends Occupants to Street.

seven persons were driven to the street
In their night clothing early this morn
ing when fire was discovered in the cigar
store of NJ Kezin, 1879 Frankford ave-
nue., by Policeman Mckee of the Frank
ford station. Kesin. his wife, their three
daughters, a son and a nephew were
asleep at the time
The blaze started In bulk window and
lie thought to have been caused by mice
gnawing matches Firemen eXtlnguished
II before much damage had been done.
Mckee pounded on the door to arouse
the occupants and no one was injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
FRENCH Nu111FY CONTRACTS

BORDEAUX, Sept h,-In its decree
continuing the French moratorium until
November l. the Cabinet nulI,hes COM
tracts drawn between Erenohrnen and
subjects of the enemy since the bsrin-
ming of the war. Contracts drawn pro-
vious to that date may be carried ONT.
The amount of current bank accounts
that may be Withdrawn by depozitona u
increased to one-fourth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
WILL PRODUCE COLLEGE PLAY

THE Senior" a college play. will be
produced tonight for the benefit of shan
dakin Council No. 2sl. Daughters OF
Pocahontas. The play followed by
dance, will be given in Crusaders Hall,
ee56 Germantown avenue.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

Federal grain inspection will not be
enacted into law very soon. The Nc
Cumber bill, which has been before
the senate for several years, was
brought up Reconsideration last week
and defeated. This bill has been
urged by Senator McCumber for some
time as a proper means Of establish
ing a uniform method Of grading all
grain and fixing a standard of its ex.
cellence. The farmers Of the country
generally, but the Northwestern states
in particular, have suffered for years
from unjust grades, dockage and hand
ling charges, they were vitality inter
ested in the passage Of this or some
similar measure. The Democratic ma.
jority Of the senate will not have won
many new friends among the farmers
of the Northwest through defeating
federal grain inspection Grafton
Record
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter Of the estate Of Ole
B. Peterson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the I'M.
dersigned Goro Peterson, administra-
trix Of the estate Of Ole B. Peterson
late of the township Of Grand Harbor
in the county Of Ramsey and state
of North Dakota, deceased, to the
creditors Of and, and al persons
having claims against said deceased.
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within ax months after the
first publication Of this notice, to said
administrative at her residence in the
township Of Grand Harbor in said
Ramsey county.
Dated April 25th, A. D. 1914.
Goro Peterson,
Administrators.
First publication on the LIST day Of
May, A. D. 1914, #
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

The evidence; has GOMEZ to- nj: ~
straight and conclusive that we isye
noa&s1eason to- doubt, for . minute
that Alex, Mckenzie 10 now 9surpo.t-
ing Andrew Miller for the y. 3. sen.
ate. We have always thought that
MiHer's, rrogreesive'-n I.s ssr'.j skin
deep and that if the, time am when
he thought that Mckenzie or anyone
else could be Of. any benefit to him
in securing votes that he would Jump
onto the wagon and ride along with
out making a skip Of q hitch. For
the past years the progressives have
been laboring against the Mckenzie
machine, and have been doing every
thing possible to eliminate Mckenzie
from North Dakota politics, and we
wonder now how they are going to
reconcile themselves to follow this
man Miller since it has become pub
lie property that he is now a creature
Of Mckenzie. It is further given out
that Miller, who is attorney general
of the state, has been appointed at.
torney for the international Harvester
Co., one of the worst trusts that ex.
lists today, and that he represents
them and tries their law suits in the
territory in this stat" west of the
Missouri river. Will sIr. Miller DENY
either one of the above statements7 If
so the columns of this paper are open
to his statement, and in event he does
we will try and bring forth %conclu-
sive evidence on the subject. Now
if the above statements are true, is
Miller a fit man to represent this
great state in the senate7 Mr.. Farm
er, do you believe that You want the
agent of Alex Mckenzie and the at
for the International Harvest
or Co.. to represent you down
Washington Z.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

The ~"pewee" who runs the ink
despatched sheet down the street
stated last week (or this week in last
weeks issue) that the "local stall
wart press'',, probably referring to
the World, attacked Burdick's candi-
dacy, etc. Such rot. This paper
published an article handed in by a
citizen and we published it in good
faith. We had nothing to do with
the article any more than to allow II
to appear in u columns. which any
fair minded man viii admit was right
and proper. Guess again. pew"e.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

By it's recent decision in the Kan,
sas insurance case the supreme court
Of the United States has just upheld
the right of a state to regulate the
rates charges by insurance companies
Insurance Commissioner W. g. Tay.
lor, of this state, has been c%ontending
for some time that the state should
have the right to regulate rates, and
the decision of the federal supreme
court will give the next legislative
assembly license to pass a law in line
with the recommendations Of the in.
surance commissioner Grafton Re.
cord.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

The taxpayers of this county do not
have the least idea that the voters of
the Fifth commissioner district are
going to turn Ole J. Hoystad down
as a candidate for commissioner of
that district. Mr.. Hoystad has made
a splendid official and has at all times
looked after the interests of his dis.
trict as well as the rest Of the county
in a manner which reflects credit on
his ability. He is a good citizen, a
conscientious official and a man who
is a credit to the community in which
he lives. Any opposition he may
have is not coming from his own dis
trict, but a certain element which has
has not been able to dictate to Mr..
Hoystad, and thereby control the ac-
tons of the board Of county commits.
s%ioners, and living pretty close to the
office Of the democratic daily" are
the ones who are responsible for ar
onrosition to Mr.. Hoystad. We a.
not believe for a minute that the
people Of the west side of the coun.
are going to consider any change
in this important office at this time
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

Automobile speeding about the citv
and between the city and the Chau.
tauqua grounds is a matter which
should receive more than passing no.
tice this season. Most people driv.
ing autos between here and the Chau.
tauaua have sense enough to 60 at a
moderate speed and avoid dangers in.
cident to the heavy auto traffic on
this road. but there are a certain few
who think that the whole road be.
longs to them and they speed along
sometimes at a so mile an hour gate
never seeming to care for the safety
of themselves or others. and these fel
lows should be watched and gathered
in once or twice and may be they
would learn something.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

TO the Voters of Ramsey County:
I respectfully submit my candidacy
for the nomination for States Attor.
ney on the Republican ticket. I have
e%ndeavored faithfully to enforce all
criminal laws impartially during my
first term Of office, and to attend to
I'LL matters which have been submit.
ted to me by the various township and
district boards, as well as the county
commissioners. I will appreciate
very much any and all support given
me on my candidacy for denomination
and reelection to this office.
Sincerely yours,
F. T. CUTHBERT.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

Out Of 800 voters registering with
the assessor only three Of them regis.
tered as Progressives or s'bull moos-
ers," and from what we can, learn
that is about the average over the
state. It looks as though the G,
didates on the "bu1l moose" ticket
would not get Votes enough to even
know that they were running.
sect the Gophers" seems to be the
slogan Of the farmers and businessmen
this year. This is/a good thing
Gophers do a large amount Of damage
each year, and by spending a littlt
time poisoning them in the spring thi
damage could be greatly eliminated.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08

&fFoal the Base number'siots Esars tliA,
statssAas Ira A.egommkiionsksof Aas
'ricditass ma Iabor, whs haaaeik N
been II ths southern psrts6estha state:
and tho result has .besa Tint any Of
forts this eflcs his mide Glong the
line IT emnigfatiton hui been FOR that
section and Tie Missouri slops
country. We believe that tbs time
has come when the northern part Of
the stats should elect i man for this
Office. ana We believe that the oppor.
tunity presents itself; now. Every
farmer and business man in Ramsey
county and the Lake Region knows
that it would be Of much Benefit to
have this Office filled by a man from
this district and therefore as a matter
of business interest. irrespective Of
politics that Il is the proper thing
for us to. boost and vote FOR A. E..
Hutchinson Of Minnewaukan For this
position. Mr.. Hutchinson was o can
didate for the nomination. two years
ago and made a very good showing,
and at this time. he is out after this
Office again, with a very bright pros.
pect Of being nominated and elected.
He is perfectly competent in every
respect to fill the position and while
he lives in Benson county he might
we'll be tetmed our loca: candidate.
VIC all realize the necessity of more
~emigrants for this part Of the state,
and it we land Mr.. Hutchinson in the
Office he will be in a position TO do
much for us. Before taking a stand
for Mr.. Hutchinson we have consid-
cred the matter very carefully. and
after investigation as to his ability
and other qualifications we are of the
opinion that it would be a wise move
for the voters of the Lake Region to
stand by him as a unit. What we
want is a commissioner Of agriculture
from the Lake Region.
Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1914-1915, 1914-05-08
FOR SHERIFF,

I take this opportunity OF announcing
to the people of Ramsey county hat I
am a candidate for the office Of sheriff
Of this county. subject to the decision
OF the Republican voters at the primaries
to be held in June. I have lived in
Ramsey county for nearly thirty years
and this is the first time have asked
for an office. I have been deputy sher-
III under Mclean for the past two terms
and therefore feel that my past exper-
ience amply qualities me to fill the Office
to the entire satisfaction of the taxpay-
ers of the county. If nominated and
elected I ledge myself to conduct the af-
fairs of his important office to the best
of my ability. Jour support and vote
will be appreciated. Respectfully,
MICHAEL NOONAN.