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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
$4,000 A DAY FOR
THANKSGIVING SHIP
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flce their Christmas candy to assist in
stocking the second ship.
This is the supreme call of the great
crisis OF civilization" read a large sign
which was tackled this morning on the
wall in the relief bureau.
Many persons who intended TO make
their contributions yesterday arrived at
the relief bureau shortly after the doors
were opened noticeable feature at
the relief station today was that many
OF the contributors were strangers in this
city who are stopping AT leading hotels.
shipping men OF this city today eX-
pressed the opinion that the steamship
Thelma which sailed last Thursday
should now be in the vicinity OF Cape
Race, about 500 miles from this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
YORK COUNTY BENEFITED
Farmers Will Reap Rich Profits from
Steady Rainfall.

YORK, Pa, Nov. 16.-Farmers in this
county will be benefited many thousand
dollars by steady precipitation of rain
from midnight Saturday TO early today,
the first in many weeks. The wheat
planted late was unable to sprout out
and It was feared 1t would have to be
replanted. Early what, however. is sew
era! inches high. Because OF the pro-
longed dry weather there had been little
plcwing for corn and many farmers will
rush this work through this week IL
possible on account Of the good condition
os the soil.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
WARBURG PREDICTS U. S.
WILL BE WORLD POWER
New Banks Mark Our Financial
Emancipation, Declares Governor
of Board,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Paul NJ. War
burg, governor of the Federal Reserve
Board, declared the 18th Of November
might be considered as the Fourth of
July in the economic life OF the United
States" Coming generations. he said,
would commemorate 1t as marking IN.
foundation OF our financial emancipation.
The new banking system, wisely ad-
ministered. viii prove TO be the means
not Of imitation, but OF safety, Independ-
ence and gradual healthy expansion. :"
Mr.. Warburg declared.
How soon we may become n world
power, equal in strength and independ.
enee TO those on whom We have had 10
lean until now. will depend upon our
ability 10 avail ourselves ot the oppor-
tunities now open to Us. We ara start
ing out today ambitious Of attaining this
end, but we are still Ear removed from
our goal"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
SUES MOTHER FOR $500
Girl Struck by Parents Auto De-
mands Damages.

NEW YORK, Nov. IS, 49, Miss Elsie
V, KRmp, Of Ludlngtonville, near Cold
Spring, has begun n suit for $500 for
personal injuries against her mother, Mrs.
Philip l., Kamp, OF Ellsworth. for being
run down by the latters automobile.
AS the daughter crossed the street be-
hind a wagon. in Ellsworth, the, car
operated by Mrs. Kamp, struck her and
knocked her down, breaking her right
arm and dislocating her shoulder, on
August IL last. Mrs. Kamp carried ac-
cident insurance on his automobile. so
the suit of the daughter, who is a dress
maker. will have to be defended by the
Insurance concern.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
UNION FRACTIONS
ATTITUDE ASCRIBED

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heard both sides OF the case. II Director
Taylor could appear before them and out
line the plan in all its detnils, giving
plenty of opportunity for questions, they
would learn the merits OF the case and
different disposition toward the plan
would probably follow"
1t was recalled that Director Taylor had
threatened to build competing lines II the
Union Traction stockholders withheld
their approval of the present plan.
THAT is true snid Mr. Miller, 81 am
sure that II the stockholders realized their
interests might be jeopardized by COM
petition their attitude toward the Transit
Departments plan would be different.
They do not know the situation. Our
house holds Union Traction stock for
several investors. I think the case has
not been presented with fairness to the
Transit Departments plan"
PERSISTENT OPPONENTS.
George w. Elhlns, heavy holder in
Union Traction. was the first director to
admit that opposition to the Transit De-
partments plan had been agltated by
small group OF men. He was shown the
letter signed by James Balfour and John
TogelsanEer. A tone of alarm ran through
IL and the lines referring to possible as
sessmcnts were capitalized.
"I don't know anything about that let
ter" said Mr.. Elkins. 81 know that Bal
four and somc others have been active
in opposing the plans, but nothing OF the
kind has come before the board of dlrec-
tors"
ut Is admitted the new lines will be
of great benefit to the city. Don't you
favor building them?" he was asked.
II am not prepared to say" he replied.
II cannot discuss the plan until 1t comes
before the board OF directors"
The letter was shown to Jonn j. SUlli-
van, heavily interested In Union Trac-
tion ut is said your stockholders have
been reading inaccurate information; as a
person close to the president. will you
deny that they will be asked to pay for
equlpping the new high-speed lines?"
Mr. Sullivan asked to be excused from
answering.
DAVID II. LANES VIEW.
David Fl. Lane declared the Union
Traction stockholders had more than
paid the $3.50 due on each share OF stock.
He argued that the reduced income which
resulted from cutting the fare to West
Philadelphia from ten to Ave cents years
ago had more than compensated for the
balance due on the stock. 1t was pointed
out that loss growing out OF reduced
dividends could not be properly classed
as an assessment but Mr. Lane reas-
serted his conviction that the balance
had been paid
John II. Chestnut, a director in Union
Traction, believed the plans for a sub
way and other improvements visionary.
Director Taylor. he said, was a young
man with excellent ideas that wouldn't
work out. Mr.. Chestnut put in a plea
for the widows and children. Many
widows own Union Traction stock" he
said. 1T would be impossible to assess
them. 1t Is all they have. You never
can tell how these schemes will work
out"
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FARMERS PROFIT
BY RAINFALL


Continued from Pane One
agricultural districts, there was general
rejoicing over the fact that tho new
cereal crop, which threatened to be a
dismal failure. because or the long
drought, would be saved after tho rain
of yesterday which lasted q hours. The
soil was of a powdery consistency when
farmers did their fall blowing. Rye and
wheat seeding was done with doubts and
misgivinEs as TO whether II would
germlnate because OF the lack Of ground
moisture In time TO acquire a safe start
before cold weather. Yesterdays pre-
cipitatlon exceeded four inches and 1t
was OF the kind that soaked in. The rain
fall was not sufficient TO fill empty reser-
voirs, but fountain heads OF springs and
streams have been started.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
EFFECT IN LEHIGH
Smaller Grain Acreage Than Usual,
But This Will Now terminate.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE rain
yesterday was of inestmablc benefit to
farmers and the public On account Of
the drought In September and October,
a great many acres of wheat fields re-
mained unseeded. Some farmers risked
seeding In the dry and dusty fields. These
fields did not sprout, but the grain viii
now come forth unless the weather should
suddenly become too cold. 1t is too late
TO do any further seeding now. II Ia
estimated that about o per cent Of the
acreage that would have gone into wheat
with normal moisture earlier In the fall
must be planted with oats or corn next
spring.
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CASHIER RELATES
AMAZING STORY ON STAND
F, L. Champion Declares Bank Kept
Memorandum Record Of Big Loans.

Memorandum Record Of Big Loans.
GENESEO N. Y. Nov i6.-The trial
Of Henry sleseI. the indicted New York
banker and department store promoter
was resumed today after a recess since
Saturday.
Frank l., Champion, former cashier OF
the wrecked private bank operated in
conjunction with the 18th street store,
whose direct testimony was left unfn-
shed on Friday, again took the stand
Assistant District Attorney Train Is
drawing from him an amazing story or
manipulations relating to the bank. This
institution loaned S2500,000 to the two
New York and Boston stores Of the Slegel
string. on some occasions notes were
given and at other times a simple slip
of paper containing a memorandum OF
the transaction was put In the casp
drawer.
Although he is rather reluctant in tes,
tfylng. the evidence Of Champion is dam-
aging to the defense. II is evident from
the line OF objections offered that the de-
fense will try to place the blame for the
banks failure on Voael.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
200 NIGHT RAIDERS IN TOWN
Coal Triple Burned, Causing ss5, 900
Estimated Loss.

LEXINGTON. KY. Nov. 1.-two hum
dred masked night raiders stormed the
town OF Island City. Mclean County. last
night, and burned Shelby Glsh's coal
tipple. The damage Is estimated at SIS. 600
Mclean Is the NTH county now infest-
ed by raiders. mAss-meeting OF citi-
Gems has been called for tomorrow. when
steps viii be taken to end these raids
which already have cost several lives
Nearly hundred men. women and chill
dren have been whipped.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
TRUANT AND DISoBEDIENT
GIRL IN PRETTY ROMANCE
Odd Prank Of Cupid viii Result in
Wedding Tomorrow.

A romance which started when Kurt
HaIbiR OF PhosnlXvile, rescued Miss
Emily Hort from drowning in a fishing
hole. near Phoenixville. will result In
the marriage OF Hiss Hort 10 Halbig In
Gsthsemane Lutheran Church. 6oth and
Callowhin streets. tomorrow.
Miss Hort was walking along the
stream shortly after her parents moved
10 phoenixville when her foot slipped and
shs fsli into the water. Young Halois.
Who vas playing truant, saw her prediea-
,nsnt and dived into the water and
czoaght her ashore.
Aftar The rescue neither dared 60 home
fof fear OF paternal wrath. because Miss
Hort had been forbidden to so near the
water and Halbig was supposed to have
tsan II school The incident leaked out,
however. but HRlhig was spared the cat
ctaine-tails By the plea Of Miss Horts
parents.
4hair engagement was announced last
summer after Halbig had visited the
Ha4tz Ia lhis city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
p1REcToR PoRTER RETURNs
Feels 10 Years Younger After Hunt
ing Trip in Pike County.

Director OF Public Safety George D..
Porter returned today from several days
or hunting at Porters Lake, Pike County,
Pa. He said he felt ten years younger
I'm now ready TO do battle with Coun-
cils," said the Director.
other members OF the party, including
Receiver of Taxes ". Freeland Kendcick,
j. r. Weisbrod, John II. Ragitz. Super
intendent Of Police James Robinson and
George WestcOtt, OF Camden. are still in
the Pike County woods They will return
Thursday.
Director Porter declared there was no
truth in a report that Ar. Kendrick Rad
been injured In fight with a bear. The
hrst the party heard OF IL was when the
same warden for the district came around
with a newspaper clipping. That night
Mr. Kendrick trudged nine miles through
the snow 10 ths nearest telephone % in
form his wife that there was no truth In
the story
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
NOT GUILTY OF HEREsY
Pastor Of Prospect Park Church Vim
dieatsd BY own Congregation.

PROSPECT PARK. Pa, Nov. ls-Fhe
congregation Of the Prospect Hill Baptist
Church last week completely INDICATED
their pastor. the Rev. ". r. McNutt Of
heresy charges, recently made BY the
Ncrth Baptist Church Of Wilmington. The
vote was almost unanimous
Following bis vindieation Pastor Nc
Mutt made his irst statement 10 bis
congregation. He did not deny ALLEGED
statements 70 which the WilminFton
church took exception. bat thanked ne
congregation for its continued conhdenos
and the sapiisiie spirit q gfentins frss-
dom - pFophesying"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
WHEAT AND RYE HELPED
Rain Too Late for Additional Seed
ing. However.

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, Nov 16.-The rain
of yesterday and today will help the
fall wheat and rye that has already been
sown in Centre County and give 1t about
the usual growth by the time winter
sets In.
1t Is too late now for farmers to do
additional seeding, and the wheat acre
age in the county will not be more than
10 per cent. of the average.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
GEN. SCOTT ASSUMES DUTIES
New Army Head Congratulated To-
day by Friends,

WASHINGTON, Nov. is.-Brlsadier
General Hugh l.. Scott. the new chief 81
stan Of the army, arrived al his ofiiee N
the War Department early TO-DAY sn5
assumed formal charge OF the land forces
OF the nation. His Office was thronEed
Win army omcers and personal friends.
who called TO congratulate him.
Not the least hearty eonFrat,,l.ti,...
we're offered by Major General NJ M
Wotherspoon. the retiring CHIEF. who iai5
down the cares Of the once because -
age. y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
FIVE HURT IN AUTO CRASH
Cars Wrecked When They Collide at
Street Intersection.

Five persons were injured yesterday
when an automobile belonging TO William
A. Dunlap, an undertaken, 1889 Fairmount
avenue, collided at ogontz avenue and
Haines street with another car, The in
5ured are:
william A. Dunlap, 1889 Fairmount
avenue.
John Davis. chauffeur of the car.
Miss Sadie E. Rausch, 1889 Fairmount
avenue.
Miss Josephine Anderson. l7i4 South
Broad street
Mrs. Henry Dahnngrehn. 1870 Fair
mount avenue.
Mrs. Dahnngrehn suffered a fracture OF
the right shoulder and cuts about the
head. DaviP lay unconscious for nearly
half an hour before he was revived The
remainder of the party received cuts
about the legs and arms. Both cars were
wrecked The injured were taken TO the
Branehtown police station and refused TO
SO to a hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
gFARF RELIEF gUNp Ar PENN
Students Raising Money to Aid Bel
gian Refugees in England.

University Of Pennsylvania students
have started a relief fund for the stricken
Belgians In England. The campaign ~
launched this morning The Object = -
send cash instead Of supplies or ciotblpe
Tho students started the relief hind
aftef receiving a letter of appeal frons
arthur n. shipley. head master es
Ghrist's College. 10 Cambridge. England
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
EMPLoYER HELp ZOE AssAnr.n

Snefies sHeigert, superintendent o. A..
American Dye Works al Madiso5 80
uhp streets, was held under tso1 -,
Tor court today By Magistrate Emel,, -. -
ehafse ot assault ana batter,s ~,
tsffea py Paul oKten. on sa25 FieA-ls,..
street oKien u A. employe of ~ -
e2.ee as iesuhed sweisert slruez ~
sse g vas aQt esiek enough Is oBsgiae
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
FRlcK IN 100000 HOUSE
Furnishing includes 100000 900

Furnishing Includes $4,000, 900
Worth Of Pictures, Neighbors Say.
NEW YORK. Nov i6-Henry c. Frick
moved into his new house on 5th avenue
between 10th and list streets teddy. ana
nelghbors who saw the fufnlt go IN
say he ana his daughter Helen ought 20
be mighty comfortable. The house cost
g oa8 008 The lane 4 Is built on cost
Il "a. 90
turss. one cost f1oe.9oQ aud he paid sI5o.
co anisee 40r tao oihsfa The entire
roileciian according g nelshhors. coa1
Ii4Aeea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
LIEBEL'S UNIQUE POST
AS CONGRESSMAN ELECT
Only Democrat in pennsylvania
delegation Who Succeeds Republican

ERIE. Pa Nov is-AIiehael LIebel
Dr.. newly elected Congres smaH from
Erie, Pa. which comprises Erie and
Crawford Counties Goth Pennsylvania
distrleu. enjoys the distinction Of being
one OF four Democrats In the entire
United states to be elected to succeed a
Republican Congressman.
Although an out-and-out Wilson man.
Alr Liehei belongs 10 the so-calied Old
Guard OF Pennsylvania Democracy. Mr
Llebel was Mayor Of Erie for more than
aye years. having been eiseted once By
City Coinch and twice by the people
and In the recent election he carried
every ward IN the city Of Erie. a feat
hitherto unparalleled Ia the history Of
the city.
Mr. Liebel has just passed the two
score mark and n unmarried he 3 BE-
ing prominently mentioned Tor leader -
the movement to bring about 3 reorsani-
cation y he Pennsylvania Democracy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
UMBRELLA CAUSES SHOCK
etsel Ri6 Cane IN Contact With Fire
BOX Han Stunned.

an Conman. l5a1 Cheitau avenue,
a he home today sunerlng from In
r. nis back As the result Of a
n|iaf accident a. cheIten avenue ana
Haft road
#hIIs Halklus uudef au umbrella dur
Ihs rsih yesterday one 81 the steel
H4 = tha umhrslla came in contact
4sIh fHe aiarm rox that had been
z3 charged eiih eieetrleity The
az nsffatsa shroagh tne iron
r.Hann and the shcck threw
As 1se The umbrella saa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-16
HELD FOR ROBBINa WOMAN
Negro snatehed Purse from Victim
at 18th and Spruce Streets.

y ANN3 NNu VI u ItAV9t9'
A chase Of several squares after a
Negro ACCUSED OF highway robbery dur
ing which several shots We're nred re-
suited IN the arrest OF Frank Williams.
q years old, who gave his address as
22Q8 Dickinson street. He was arraigned
before Ms sistrata Hngar;y In the 18th and
Pine streets station this morning and held
under 5000 bail for court
The Negro Is accused Of snatehing
pocketbook from Mrs. ~. L. Kimben Ssl
South 18th street last night as she stood
Rt the corner Of 18th and spruce streets.
Mrs. Kimbell testified that Williams
grabbed the purse. containing li5 ana
bank book. and then ran
Her cries attraeted the attention OF
Policeman Murphy of he i2th ana Pine
streets station. Hho save chase g khs
aiiesed hishVayman
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-08

me and began to strike me. Others, who be-
lieved me innocent, defended me, and pushed
them away.
At last dinner time arrived. I was almost
famished, and had begun to wonder what |
should do for food. | had not single kopeck
nor a piece of bread in my pockets.
Three troughs brought in. They con.
tanned soup, but it looked like hot water with
worms floating around in it. 1t tasted abomi-
nably. During the time l was there l refused
to touch it.
There were seventy men in this room, but
only eight spoons among them. They ate sit
ting around the troughs in circles, each, when
finished, handing his spoon on to the next
When my turn came l could not touch the
stuff They asked me to give my share to
someone else, but was too worried and miser-
able to pay any attention to them.
kept my share of bread-a pound and a
half-and went again to my corner. Then
dumb prisoner approached and offered me
piece of sugar covered with dirt. | put my
bread down for a moment to return it to him,
but when went again to pick it up 1t had
disappeared.
However hungry one became 1t was almost
Impossible to eat in this cell. The condition
was awful. 1t was still summer at this time
and the heat during the day was unbearable.
The prison odor almost made one faint. Then
again, the sanitary arran gements were un-
speakably crude. How l lived through it all
do not know. 1t was only my determination
to see my family again that kept me alive.
l found out afterward that prisoners were
supposed to remain here for thirty days The
object OF 1t was to test their strength, and
see whether they were fitted for the hardships
OF prison life. But many broke down entirely
long before the thirty days were up.
All the time l was there kept praying to
God to strike me dead to put an end to my
sufferings Life seemed too terrible.
When night arrived there was a rush among
the prisoners to get place on the mattresses
OF these there were only thirty among the
seventy men. I could only get hold of corner
of one, just enough to place my head on. My
neighbor was prisoner in chains.
1t was cold night l could not get warm
But one of the prisoners came to me and
showed me how to make myself more comfort
able. When he had gone, the man in chains,
who was shortly going to Siberia, began to talk
to me. / could see that he wanted the whole
mattress for himself. After time he said
Look here, you devil. Are you not afraid to
sleep next to me? | could strangle you during
the night with my chains" and he went to
crush my throat with his hands
l replied quietly, why should be afraid Of
you? Why should you try to strangle me?"
No sooner had l said this, than a strong,
well-built prisoner went up to him. and gave
him terrible blow in the face, saying:
You dog, why should you try to brighten
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-08
Riveting Chains on Prisoners in Russian Jail.

and offered 1t to her She refused to take it,
and went away crying.
Next morning, looking through the bars OF
my cell window, l saw poor little David walk
ing, handcuifed, up and down the court yard
of the station, and with policemen on either
side of him, carrying drawn swords. | began
to cry and pull the bell in my cell.
AS it is always taken for granted that the
prisoner wants to confess, the Chief OF Police
himself, accompanied by policemen, came to
my cell to hear what | had to say, and take
1t all down on paper. But had no confession
to make.
81 implore you, beg you, pity my poor I'M
fortunate child" cried to them. Remember.
if he dies in this prison then his blood is upon
your head Do what you like to me, but
pray you to set him free
The Chief of Police was very disappointed.
He had quite expected my confession. But
he turned deaf to my entreaties and
went away laughing. About an hour and a
half later | was oyerjoyed TO hear that David
had been set free. Perhaps the prayers of
father had touched the heart of the Chief of
Police, and caused him to change his mind.
Next day ] was heartbroken to see both
Pinka and David standing guarded in the court
yard. The police had fetched them again to
make more inquiries.
1t was terrible day. Heavy rain was beat
ing down on their heads and l could hear the
poor children crying: Mother, Mother!" They
were kept there for hours.
But the same women who, the day before,
had cheered me up, saw them. and went to the
Governor, and told him 1t was a pity to keep
these poor children the whole day without
food and without taking their evidence.
The Governor entertaining his friends,
and had forgotten about the boys, de just
glanced at her and said, Send them home"
great weight was lifted off my heart.
thought l could see the hand of God in this,
and | was sure He would see me through my
troubles
For seven days remained at this police
station During this time had nothing to eat
except some bread which | bought for three
kopecks day and tea. | was then taken to
another prison The policemen who were
taking me noticed how pale and exhausted l
was and one of them said to me;
we will let you take a cab, if you like, in
stead of walking"
u haven't any money at all" answered.
Never mind he said 81 will pay for you"
When we got to this other station heard in.
structions given for me to be put in cell with
other criminals. This frightened me. | again
burst into tears, ! was once more searched
and my watch and everything else taken from
me.
The Chief Of the prison came to see me, and I
begged him not to put me in the criminal cell.
After a time he gave way, and was placed