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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
CHARLES A. MEURER
COMMITS SUICIDE
BY INHALING GAS
Wealthy Philadelphia Man
ufacturer, Retired, Found
Dead in Kitchen of Home
at Wyncote.

Charles A. Meurer, 60 years old, Of
Plainbrook and Maple avenues, wyncote,
. wealthy retired Philadelphia manufac-
turer, prominent in Masonic circles COM
mltted suicide today at his home by in
haling illuminating gas. He is believed to
have been temporarily dcranged as a re-
suit Of Ill health and other worries.
a two-hour battle was made by a
physician and a nurse from the Arlington
Memorial Hospital with a pulmotor to
save Mr.. Mcurer's life b'N in vain. The
body was discovered the Kitchen OF
the home shortly b,EOre : o'clock this
morning by servants, who notified MEN,
bers of the family.
Mr. Meurer had closed all the doors
and windows and turned on the Jets of
the gas range. He then sat down in "A
chair beside the range. When he was
found his head had dropped over one OF
the omen Jets The room was filled with
gas.
For some months Mr.. Meurer had been
ill., but. so far as can be learned he had
given no indication Of an Intention to
end his life The first inlting of the
suicide was received at the hospital by
telephone at o'clock this morning. DR.
Spruse, the resident physician, and
nurse hurried to the Meurer home in
the ambulance with a pulnotor. They
worked over the body until 9:l5 o'clock
and then gave up the attempt.
Mr.. Meurer had been active In the COM
munity life of Wyncote and was one of
the most widely known residents of the
place. The family home is one of the
finest at Wyncote. Mr.. Meurer retired
from business ten years ago.
He leaves widow and two daughters,
one Of whom is the wife of Frank a.
HarriCan. an attorney with offices IN
the Franklin Bank Building. Mr.. Har-
rigan is Democratic reorEanization leader
in Montgomery County,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BLAMES WINE AND WOMEN
Credit Clerk In Department Store
Admits Embezzling Funds.

William r. Sesinger. 90 years old, of 444
South 43d street, department store em-
ploye, was brought before Magistrate
Tracey, at the Eleventh and Winter
streets station, this morning, accused of
embezzling $12O of the firms money.
According to the testimony of George
Humphreys, detective attached to the
store. sesnger, who was employed as
credit clerk In the accounting depart
ment and who for three years was a
trusted employe in collecting a number
Of bills gave receipts but manipulated
the books in such a way as not TO show
that he had received the money He ad-
mitted he had spent the money in cab
OretS
Wine and women did It," he said in
speaking of the motive behind the en-
be2zlement.
Sesinger was held for further hear
ing next Wednesday, in order to give
accountants chance TO examine his
books and to determine the exact amount
of the funds embezzled,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PAINTERS C0LIC DRIVES
YOUNG MAN TO SUICIDE
Victim Contracted Disease While
Working in Automobile Shops.

Painters collie, from which he had suf-
fered for some years, IS given as the
motive for the suicide today of Howard
Rifle, 25 years old. who ended his life
by drinking poison in his room al
boarding house al 21l2 Arch street, early
TODAY.
Rifles mother Is proprietor Of the Ma
tionaI Hotel at MiGdletown, Pa. and his
family Is said TO be wealthy The police
have communicated with his relatives
The young man was found in his room
this morning by the landladv, who de-
tacted the odor of earbohc acid. He was
pronounced dead at the Medico-Chirurgi-
cal Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
SHOT BY HER ADMIRER,
GIRL DIES IN HOSPITAL
Man Who Inflicted Fatal Wounds
~ Committed Suicide.

Death claimed the second victim OF the
aouble shooting on July p, AT German
town avenue and oakdale street, when
Agnes Walsh. % years old, of 25lS North
Tenth street, expired at the Episcopal
Hospital.
The young woman was shot by her
admirer, NJ. Wesley Wharton, Y years
old. They had quarreled and separated,
and another man was paying attention
10 her. Wharton, who lived at 5lQS North
Eighth street. accosted her on the street.
and when she refused TO return to him
shot her down. He then turned the re-
volver on himself ana died OF his wPunds
= tsH days lateI -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
TWO HELD FOR ASSAULT
Man KnockedN Down by would.b.
Robbers, Who Are Arrested

Another attempted highway robber, a.
southwest Phlladelphia-the fourth IN an IN
last two weeks-resulted this mornin, nv ~
the capture by Special Policeman To,n ~
of the Twentieth and Federal streets vp,' ~
ton, of two Negroes. The mon ,.e' .'a'
arraigned at Central Station this rnorn,,.
on the charge of highway robbery,
Z The prisoners gave their names .,
James Lomax, is years old, of 1910 South
34th street, and Gray Bunston, "a vsar,
old, of the same address. George Annsna.
35 years old, of 1905 South S6th street ths
victim, identified Lomax, and the nollo.
say he implicated Bunston, F"''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
TO REPORT LIGHTING PRoBLi'
Arcs May Be Erected Whole LenS
of Frankford Avenue.

The lighting committee Of the Flsd
ford Board of Tarde will make IN
on the lighting problem OF that PsaaIsa
the city at a meeting to be held '''''
al 1912 Frankford avenue. malta.
In connection with this work the -
delphia Electric Company is soon y ~.
five sample arc lights on Franki9is' ,ssa
nue.. north of Orthodox street. ! I'd
prove satisfactory similar hgp1 I
probably be erected the entire ems
the avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. JR..
WILL JOIN LOCAL FIRM
will be New York Manager for Mont
gomery, Clothier & Tyler.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr,, eldest son of
former President Roosevelt, will beco1r'
associated with the firm of Montgomery.
Clothier & Tyler, investment bankers. of
l33-l35 South Fourth street. and will be
resident manager of the New York branch
of the firm, which will be opened in the
near future.
1t was the intention of the firm to open
offices in New York just before the Stock
Exchanges of the country closed on July
80 but, because of this fact the plan was
deferred. 1t is understood, however that
the offices in New York may be opened
before the resumption of the Stock Ex-
changes.
Robert /. Montgomery. the head of the
firm and the Stock Exchange member.
will spend a part of his time in the Of
York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
INMAN SHOWS FINE FORM

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Melbourne In
man, the champion at English billiards.
showed that he is master at the game
IN Maurice Days Academy last night.
when he played an exhibition match with
the Canadian star, Pye. The Englishman
ran out his 500 points while the Ca
madam Was garnering 109. Inman COM
pisted the game with an unfnlahed F,an
of = y the ninstsenth inning, -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
LOCAL FIRE RECORD

T. NJ,
T:05-7s1G Frankford ave-; william
sle-Northeast corner sixth and Arch
sts.; occupied by Or. Schenck unkh'''
9:32-10th and Market sts,; A, A.isrs
0:53-Maln and Green sts Pennsylys-.
MIA r. r. bridge. ..........''u 'uhAH'--
A. NJ.
i2 OT-62O N. Broad ST.; Regal Motor tSSrr,.u,
oo Company ..;;...,'l,, =, ~, .,.,,i Noa
63O-61 1915 Webster st.; warehol5ss. ss.,slsl
occupied BY H. Feldman & 90 nIiA
20O-15i3 5. 7th ST.: back fence OF &a%e1T & e1T,riahll
ing occupied by Morris GoFi@I5I
6:OO-6ll Webster ST.; rag shop OF hTTIalt
man Selhman. n..,........r.'''''A'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
NEGRO BEATEN AND ROBBED

A. J. Herring, a Negro, IS years old. of
1903 South 18th street, was held up. badly
beaten and robbed by a number Of Negroes
late last night, at nth and Dickinson
streets. He was taken to st. Agnes Hos
pital in an unconscious condition. His
recovery is not expected, The police OF
the 18th street and Snyder avenue sta
tion are conducting a diligent search for
the assailants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
RACINE BANK CLOSES DOORS

RACINE, Wis, Sept 1.-THE CONNER
clal Savings Bank closed It's doors he-a
today The cause Is said 10 have haan
due TO heavy Withdrawals and the in-
ability to realize on securities. The hank
mas capital stock OF 800. 600 and a sur
idla plus 20 OF 100000 The deposits are about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON

WARRINGTON, Sept. H.
For eastern Pennsylvania-InCrea
cloudiness followed by showers FRIDAY
and in south portion tonight; moderat,
east winds.
For New Jersey-Rain tonight and prob.
ably Friday; not much change in TEN.
perature.
The southern storm has moved INLAND
over Georgia and is losing energy. All
danger to vessels has apparently passed
and warnings have been ordered down
along the South Atlantic coast. The
storm has been attended by moderately
heavy rains which have covered the en-
tire Atlantic slope from Virginia south
ward. High barometer continues over the
northeastern portion of the country at
tended by fair weather and moderate tenn
peratures. Thunderstorms continue ID
Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin and The
temperature has fallen rapidly in thoss
States during the last "a hours
Woo.Io- p,,.o.,, D,,lIo,,,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Jack Dillon Draws with Brown

FINCENNEs' IND. Sept I7.-Jaek Nh
lon. OF indianapolis and George * o.
Brown Of Chicago fought ten rounds ~
q draw here last night. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
UNDERWRITERS SCOUT TALK
OF HIGHER FUNERAL COST
Prices of Materials Not Seriously At
fected by the War in Europe.

Ye who from this sad world would so.
But fear the cost, ha done with signing;
Cheer up and leave: there Will be no
High cost Of dying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27

PORTLAND Me- March 26-(Spea -Fand the chasmi
Looking other lovingly in the eyes, hands casped and souls
welded the and sacred bonds of everlasting brotherhood stood
Hon. William R. Paangal of Waerve the renstated Easy
Maine Democracy and Hon. Edgar Hanson of Belfast the
cyclonic interruper of Pats last years dream
quite probably the dramatic that stirred
the blood of Maine convention.
The loyalty of Maine Democracy jumped degrees under the
inspiration of the spectacle.
Hats aped half the ceiling feet above the muc-bad
composite Democracy Newspapers filled the smoesaned
atmosphere Yes of JOY that startled the wonderful port
lands pd) until the press boys the could almost feel
shrinking the wal-wh the Curtis boonl-closed in SOL
sepuhre for the plans of the Dunton faction.
that of the incidents the big
City hall, Portland.
Providence fate credit for Things that hppen
with their about them material
the series of incidents piled another 1t the hand of
politician; the subtle manpulatons of skilled the
game.
Last fall the Belfast gentleman who today took Pa his heart
again. and the Hon. Samuel w Gould of Skowhegan exCongre
by his followers of getting Pats goat For the
forenoon session today the the coming home of the Hon.
Edgar take his treae and his forgiveness For the afternoon
performance little Sammy Gould walked up the doughdh
fessed his he'd be good and received the Pattangaa
Bless you boy; you may get busy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
TWO HOURS DEBATE To
DETERMINE LIMIT RULE
Speaker Clark in Active OPP
position--Sees No Reason
For "Ramming S uch a
Rule Down the Threats of
MEMBERSHIPS Statement
Encouraging to Repeats
Opponents Discussion

Washington, March 26.-The great
est legislative battle yet undertaken
by President Wilson's administration
was begun today with the presenta
ton of a special rule in the House to
limit debate and prohibit amendment
on the administrator proposal to
repeal the provision of the Panama
canal act allowing free passage to
American ships. For two hours the
rule was alternately defended and
attacked in heated debate in the
House. When adjournment came. with
an hour of debate on the rule left for
tomorrow, Speaker Champ Clark, who
had not yet announced his position
on the repeal policy, issued a state
ment vigorously opposing the rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Reported designations

The only new facts in the situation
today were to be found in the resig
nation of Field Marshal Sir John
French, chief of the Imperial General
staff, and Sir John Spencer Ewart,
adjutant general, from the army coun-
ell. The rumor persists that other
members of the army council have re-
signed, hut this cannot be confirmed,
Negotiations and conferences be-
tween buckingham Palace, the war
office and Dowing street were carried
on throughout the day, and it was
known that the strongest efforts were
being made to induce Field Marshal
French and Gen. Ewart to reconsider
their action. The prime minister call
ed hurried meeting of the cabinet at
his residence after it was decided to
postpone the statement of Parliament.
Later it was announced with a show
of authority that both French and
Ewart had at last consented to with
draw their designations.
In Ireland no changes have &C.
CURED. Belfast remains quiet and, al
though it is asserted that the off,
GERS at the Curragh camp are deter
mined to resign because of the repu-
diation of Col Seely's guarantee by
the government, no actual resigna-
tions. so far as is known, have &C.
Cured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
"Great National Party"
Senator johnson said in part:

Senator Johnson said in part:
THE Democratic party of Maine
which for many years has been denied
active participation in national legisla-
ton has had a part in that legislation
We have found the claim to be well
founded that the Democratic party Is
a great national party within whose
purpose the interests of every section
of this great and prosperous country
have an equal place, in which there Is
no North nor East nor South nor
West and to which love of justice, de-
votion to popular rights and loyalty
to the fundamental principles of our
Republican institutions, are of equal
concern.
only a short year ago the DEMO-
cratic party was installed in every de-
partment of the national government.
Hardly had the cheers of the as
sembled thousands who witnessed the
inauguration of Democratic Presi-
dent died away and before all of the
traces of the inauguration ceremony
had been removed from the capital
city, Congress was called in eXtraor-
binary session. In a few simple but
earnest words, carefully selected and
sincerely uttered, our great President
outlined the policy of his administra-
ton.
while we had abundant faith in the
ability, honesty of purpose and grasp
of national affairs of our President
not one of his strongest supporters or
most ardent admirers would now clam
that he then realized the great capac-
ity the unflinching devotion to duty,
the extensive knowledge of all the
minute details of great public cues
lions which were possessed by Wood
row Wilson.
ITO us as a political party he has
proved our greatest asset, and to the
nation the strongest arm to be raised
in defense of all that tends to its ma
terial prosperity. In the light shed by
his remarkable personality all see tho
clear intellect, pure mind and patriotic
heart of a great President graphing
easily with the most difficult and COM
pick problems of the tariff. banking
and currency, monopolies and trust
control. His penetrating judgment
which has enabled him to clearly see
the right and his masterful control
over the minds of others have secured
their full cooperation in establishing
it. The fortunate results which have
been achieved are due not SO much
to his great intellectual grasp, great
as it is acknowledged to be even by
those who differ with him, but moro
| than all else to his honesty of purpose
and his entire freedom from all alli-
ances with those influences which so
long, and to the almost utter discour-
Continued ON Page 7-CoIumn a
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Demand Increase Of
l=2 Cent Per Yard
Mills ClOSed==3OO
Out Of Work
Agent Barrows IN Boston and
Expect Amica4e Settlement

WatervilIe, Me-, Mar. 26.-(SpeciaD.
Three hundred employees of the Wy
andotte Wersted mills in this city
were thrown out of work today when
sc weavers struck for advance in
wages. The mills were closed indef-
initely this evening.
A committee of the strikers confer
red with the agent, N. II. Barrowes,
this afternoon. They demand an in
crease of one-half cent per yard. They
are now paid 2 cents per yard, and
claim on full time they can only
make about S11 per week. The work
day is 10 hours. No agreement was
reached at the conference and Agent
Barrowes closed the mill tonight.
No statement was forthcoming from
the agent, and he left for Boston to-
night. Whether he was in search of
weavers to take the place of the
strikers, or just to confer with the
owners he would not state.
It is believed that their demand may
be granted. No disturbance is looked
for
1t is understood, though not con-
firrned. that Mr.. Barrowes closed a
shoddy mill tonight in which he is
interested, and will not open 1t until
the strike here is settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
FIR. LARIYIERE
DIES THURSDAY

Rev. FIR. Alphonse C. LaRiviere. rec
tor of st. Augustine's Catholic church.
passed away at 4.50 Thursday morning
at the rectory on Washington street,
following an Illness of several months
from rheumatic and other troubles
from which he had been a great suf-
ferer. A year ago this month he I'M
derwent surgical treatment for can
cerous growth which was followed for
time by improvement in health, but
a recurrence of this dread disease
brought on the illness to which he fl
nany suecumbed.
The death of FIR. LaRiviere brings
with it a feeling of sorrow throughout
the whole city and deep regret that
one whose value in the community
was so great should be called beyond.
He was a man beloved by all, not
only his parishioners but by all who
knew him, and during mis- seven years
of residence in the city those whom
hes did not win to his circle of friend
ship were few. He was a constant
and earnest worker in the interests
of his parish and had planned great
things. among them a new church
edifice, and could he have been spared
but a few years he would have seen
his hopes realized.
Nor were his efforts confined to the
interests of the church. The welfare
of the city was his from the time of
his coming and he early identified
himself with it's interests. He had
long been a member of the Augusta
Board of Education, succeeding FIR.
Hamel on his retirement from Au
gusta, and he was also an earnest and
valued member of the Augusta Board
of Trade.
The remains will be removed at 3
o'clock this afternoon to ST Angus
tines church, where they will lie in
state until 10 o'clock Saturday morn
Continued on Page 12-Column y
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Federal Officials Have
Advices of Rebel Defeat

Eagle Pass, Texas, March 90
Federal officials at Piedras Negras,
Mexico opposite Eagle Pass, today
announced they had received official
advices of the defeat of General Villas
forces at Gomez Palacio, suburb OF
Torreon.
Notices were posted in Piedras Ne
gras declaring Villa had been repulsed
with a loss of 1000 killed and wound
ed" and that the rebels were retreat
ing toward Escalon, 100 miles north
west of Torreon.
An earlier message which. it was ex-
planned, related to events of last night,
said:
"Our arms victorious at Gomez Palacio
More than 1900 killed, wounded and pris-
oners. Cavalry pursuing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
Eddy Administrator
Settles Accounts

Concord, n. H, March 26.-Josiah r.
Fernald, administrator of the estate
of Mary Baker G. Eddy, founder of the
Christian Science church, completed
the settlement of his account today
in the probate court by turning over
the sum of s2,590,632 to the trustees
appointed to administer the trust cre-
ated under the will. He also made
final payment of $9S92. on account of
the inheritance and succession tax,
making the total paid to the state
S11S,5S2.
During Mr.. Fernald's administration,
the estate has been taxable in Con-
cord. Hereafter this city will get only
ne-sixth, while Brookline, Mass, the
residence of most of the trustees, will
get the remainder of the taxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
RECONSIDERATION OF TWO
OFFICERS RESERVATIONS
Field Marshal French a nd
Adjutant General Ewart
Reported to Have Changed
Minds After Conferences
--Asquith De la Us State
ment Until Friday

London, March 26.-That the gov
eminent is still facing a situation of
extreme difficulty is proved by the
fact that Premier Asquith was not in
a position tonight to make his prom
ised statement in Parliament and it
was consequently postponed until to-
morrow.
The air is full of rumors, among
the most credible being the report that
Col Seely is, after all, to quit the war
office, by an exchange of portfolios
with Lewis Hareourt, secretary for the
colonies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
REPORT DECLARES
PENITENTIARY HOLDS
INHUMAN CONDITIONS

New York, March 26.-Conditions in
the Blaclxweels Island penitentiary are
described as vile and inhuman in
report which Burdett ]. Lewis, depu-
ty commissioner OF correction, has
submitted to Mayor Mitchell, it was
learned today.
Mr. Lewis report said that the cells
in which transient insane persons and
unruly prisoners We're kept ARE wet
dark and foul and unfit for pigs to
wallow in" and that the department OF
correction could not assume the re-
sponsibility for incarcerating human
beings in them" or be a party to any
policy which will allow this vilest sort
of conditions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
REBELS ESTABLISH
CAMP A MILE FROM
SCENE OF DEFEAT
Attempt to Get Closer to TOrreon==Relass
tive Positions of Opposing Forces
Reported Unchanged

Federal officials at Piedras Negras in
terpreted the later message from Gen.
Mas as meaning that Villa had been
driven from Gomez Palacio toward the
north, but whether the engagement at
Noe was final stand by the rebels in
retreat or a renewal of the Torreon at
tack, no one could say.
The Federal dispatches reached Pie
dras Negras over the government wire
into Monterey. No details were OBJ
tainable, as there is no commercial
communication to that point.
General Mas, military governor of
the Northern zone Of Mexico, was re-
ported in a Mexico City dispatch to
have gone from Monterey with 700
men in armored automobiles to rein
force Velasco at Torreon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-27
RAIN AND COLDER

Forecast for northern New Eng
land: Rain and colder Friday; Sat
urday fair; moderate to brisk north
west winds. Southern New England:
Fair Friday, followed by rain and
colder in the afternoon or by night;
Saturday fair, moderate to brisk
southwest winds becoming northwest.
Eastern New York: Showers Friday,
colder north and central portion; Sat
urday fair, moderate south winds be-
coming northwest.