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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
RESERVE THWARTS SUICIDE
ATTEMPT ON BROAD STREET
Bluecoat and Unknown Man Struggle
for Possession of Revolver.

Walking up to Reserve Policeman
Bunch, at Broad and Vine streets. today,
a well-dressed man about S5 years old,
said:
I'm going to die soon and l may as
well take you with me-"
Bunch tried to console the stranger, but
his philosophy on 1t is worth while
living" didn't appeal TO the man.
Suddenly the man whipped a revolver
from his coat pocket. The revolver was
poked at Bunch. The policeman, besides
knowing the traffic rules to perfection,
knows all the high points of iujutsu.
For more than five minutes Broad and
Vine streets was the scene Of a rough
and tumble fight. Finally the policeman
succeeded in getting possession of the re-
volver.
Policeman Bunch took his captive to
Central station, where he was arraigned
before Magistrate Renshaw Search OF
his pockets revealed there was nothing on
him through which he might be identl-
fed.
In one OF his pockets there was a let
ter The letter read as follows:
Smyrna, Del.
Dear Sister-I am sorry for this act.
Hope you and the world will forgive me
YOUR LOVING BROTHER
In the prisoners overeoat pocket the
police found a picture OF Colonel Roose-
welt and his family seated in an automo-
bile. The man told Captain Cameron that
ne was an admirer OF Colonel Roosevelt.
He was held in $500 bail for a further
hearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
GALE COMES SOONER THAN
EXPECTED AND PLAYS HAVOC
Windows Smashed, Signs Blown
Down and Pedestrians Hindered.

Windows Smashed, Signs Blown
Down and Pedestrians Hindered.
a gale scheduled to arrive in this city
tonight arrived several hours ahead OF
time this afternoon. smashed two $3.50
windows Of the Ford automobile plant
at Broad street and behigh avenue, tore
hats from the heads Of men and women
and sent them scurrying in all directions.
and worked havoc with small signs
throughout the city.
The high wind blew down 100 feet Of
fencing on Market street at seth street
which surrounded the airdome. an OPEN
air moving picture snow place.
The fence was ten feet high and was
topped by several feet Of canvas. When
il fell 1t pulled down telephone and cleo
trio light wires.
Women near Broad and Chestnut streets
and other corners near the centre OF the
city sought the shelter of stores and door
ways when the velocity Of the wind be-
came so great that II was almost impus-
sible to walk against 1t. They had great
difficulty making any headway, being
hampered by fiuttering skirts
The gale was not expected to reach this
city until tonight Warning had been re-
ceived by the weather bureau TO hoist
storm signals along the entire coast. from
Norfolk, Va, to Eastport, Me. few
hours after the warning came the wind,
whirling dust into the eyes of pedestrians,
upsetting signs and making wires sing.
Although the weather bureaus along the
coast flashed out the warning of the gale
by every possible signal. 1t is feared many
small craft along the coast may not have
reached shore In time. and a sharp iook-
out is being kept at all stations along
the coast for vessels in distress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
WIRELESS CALL SAVES 800
ON BLAZING STEAMSHIP
Three Vessels Respond to Appeal and
Prevent Big Loss of Life.

IIeNenJ Dig bOSS Ol hlle'
ROME. Nov. 13.-A wireless call sent
out in the night while $50 miles from the
nearest port saved the steamship Citta
di savona, carrying 500 passengers from
Port Said to Catania from destruction by
fire.
The Minister Of Marine this afternoon,
was advised by wireless that the fire was
under control and the steamship would
reach Catania this evening, escorted by
the Italian torpedoboat Saffo.
The wireless came from the steamer
Valparaiso, cne of three vessels which
hurried to the assistance of the Citta di
savonna when she wirelessed for assist
Rnce.
The passengers aboard the ship included
500 Arab soldiers from the Italian colony
at Erytrea.
The Citta di savora sailed from Port
Said for Naples late Thursday. Last night
a wireless was received from her stating
that she was burning and assistance was
needed Immediately. The plea for help
was answered by the steamships Entella
and Valparaiso and the torpedoboat Saffo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
FROM IL TO 80 KILLED
IN CHEMICAL EXPLOSION
Factory in Brooklyn Wrecked Many
Bodies in Ruins.

NEW YORK, Nov. i3.-From i2 to 20
persons were killed and a number Of
others were injured in an explosion this
afternoon i'm the Becker Chemical Com
pany at lO7 Underhill avenue, Brooklyn.
The plant was wrecked.
Eight Of the injured were dus out of
the ruins of the building and taken to
hospitals. The wrecking crew OF the fire
department was called out to dig out the
bodies.
The factory was a large two-story
building. More than 10 persons we're en-
ployed there. The explosion blew off the
roof and let the whole contents OF the
building, including the employees, fly in
the air and then drop into the cellar.
Then came the fires In the debris.
Firemen and police worked frantically
to extricate the victims. AS fast as they
could be dug out they we're rushed to the
hospitals. Twelve of the employees were
taken out badly wounded, and this is all
the police and frcmen have SO far ac-
counted tor.
Among the injured is s. r. David of
South street, Boston. He is badly in
jured.
Omcers Of the concern, the superin-
tendent and foreman, were caught in the
explosion.
The explosion was heard a mile away.
Every window in the block and I'm the
houses opposite the works was smashed.
Operatives in a five-story factory on the
corner were thrown into a panic and
rushed to the street pell nell. but none
were hurt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
BERLIN ADMITS DANGER
OF RUSSIAN ADVANCE

Reports RepUlse Of Invaders on
Posen Border, However.
BERLIN, Nov. iS
Semi-oficial sources admit the serious
ness OF the Russian movement against
Posen and East Prussia.
Russian pressure is now being felt along
the entire frontier. The advance Is being
made with ever-incTeasing forces.
The German border force has repulsed
detachment OF Russian calvalry at
Kalisz. 50 miles from Breslau, but over
the Russian side OF the border.
There Is every indication that the
renewed activity Is In much greater
strength than the advance which was
mnde soon after the war was declared
and which was completely repulsed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
BARBER AIDS TRAPPING
OF COUNTERFEIT SUSPECT
Customers Silver Dollar Bogus, De-
tectives Say.

In the arrest of George r. Davis. OF
1914 North oath street, today. the police
believe they have the man who has been
pGssing counterfeit money among mer-
chants in Northwest Philadelphia for
the last six weeks. Davis was held by
Magistrate Renshaw, at the 2Sth and OK
ford streets station, without bail for the
action of the United States Commits
sloner.
Davis walked into trap laid by
Special Policemen Douglas and Clegg and
Policeman Kleibsceine. He had been in
the habit of visiting the barber shop Of
Rose Zundy. at 1924 Ridge avenue. The
barber was instructed that the silver
dollar piece Davis offered the next time
he came in was to be kept separate.
When Davis went to be shaved this
morning, the police were already there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
TURKEYS SHOULDN'T BE DEAR
Department of Agriculture Warns
Against Exorbitant Prices.

WASHINGTON Nov. ls.-With the an
proaeh OF Thanksgiving Day the Depart
ment Of Agriculture has issued a warn
ing 70 housekeepers against unscrupulous
dealers in poultry who may seek 10
charge exorbitant prices for turkeys.
The explanation OF the extra charge. Il
is suggested, will be the prevalence Of
the foot and mouth disease. such az
plantations. the department experts de-
clare should not be accepted. for the
disease virtually VIII have no eject on
the quality Of the fowls or their mar
keting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13

Mayor of Toledo, o.

Municipal ownership and operation OF
public utilities was vigorously advocated
before the first Conference Of American
Mayors this morning by Delos f. VIII
cox. a franchise expert, OF New York
city.
I'VE can have no sympathy with the
attempts being made on every hand to
hinder hamper and render abOrtive the
municipal ownership movement" he said
We cannot approve OF the attitude OF
those who are willing TO saddle the city
with an enormous decentralization as
to its initial handicap when it under
takes municipal ownership"
He asserted that public utility invest
ments II retained under private control,
should be placed on "a nOn-speculative
basis ana that their security should an
proximate that OF municipal bonds. In
the establishment Of the non-speculafivs
character Of these investments cities
should not undertake to maze good DAT
losses, he cOntended.
so tar as future investments In the
standard utilities are concerned. +" ESr
Wilson said, "the cities should assume
the risks OF loss due 10 unforesaa,
causes. and should substantially Euaran-
tee the integrity of all Investments
made al the request or with the ap-
provsl Of public authority
Public utility service. as an essential
public functlon, ought not TO be depend-
ent upon a throw OF the dice By the ma
nipulatons Of stocks and bonds. II ought
not 20 furnish an opportunity for any
man or SET of men to get rich Ii ought
10 furnish 10 mutitudes Of people of
comparatively small means a safe ana
conservative investment for their savings
aah strongly Of the conviction that II
is disgraceful 10 a city 20 have It's pub
nc service corporations in receivers
hands-alnost as dlsgraoeful as h would
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
CITY BLOCK MEMORIAL
TO MRS. WOODROW WILSON
Women of the Country Asked to Con-
tribute Fund.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 13.-Appeal to the
women of the country to contribute to
the building of a memorial to Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, late wife of the President
was made today by Mrs. Archibald Hop
kins, chairman of the District of Columbia
section of the National Civic Federation.
The memorial is to be an entire city
square of model houses to replace the
alley shacks condemned by Congress in
response TO Mrs. Wilson's dying wish.
The block is to contain municipal wash
house. a day home for children while
their parents are at work and other re-
forms in which Mrs Wilson was deeply
interested. The project has the most
cordial appreciation of the President 1t
Is estimated that this memorial will cost
$25OOOO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
WOMAN KILLED BY FALL

Body Found Under Window in Hos
pital Yard
The body OF Miss Marjory MeI.augh-
lin. u years old. Of Gloucester. n. a.
was found late this afternoon Ia the yard
OF ST. Agnes Hospital beneath the win
second moor.
II Is believed that Miss Mclaughlin
WAS seized with vertigo and fell from
the window.
She was suffering from acute neural
gia and was admitted e the hospital
June y az the request OF the Rev
Father Brie, rector Of St MaFy's Roman
Catholic Church OF Gloucester.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
GERMAN RUSH
ON USER CANAL
THROWN BACK
Kaiser's Troops Fail to Gain
in New Attempt to Crush
Allies and Cut Road to
Sea.
Violence of Fighting Diminishes
Following RepuIse - Ypres
Holds Against Invaders.
French Gain on Aisne.

Attempts of the Germans to cross
the User Canal west of Dixmude,
BY sortie from that town, have been
repulsed, according to the official
statement issued this afternoon by
the French War Office, which also
states that the battle in that region is
growing less violent as the German
efforts to break through the Allies
lines and clear a road to the sea are
repeatedly frustrated.
Other German attacks to the north,
east and south of Ypres, the key po-
sition on the battle line, have also
been repulsed. Farther south slight
gains for the Allies are reported. in
cluding the occupation of the village
OF Tracy-le-Val in the operations
north of the Aisne.
In northern Belgium, the fighting
during the last two days has been in
a driving rainstorm, which has caused
much suffering, while on the heights
of the Vosgcs snow is reported.
Constantinople reports the COM
plete rout of Russian forces invading
Armenia, and the precipitate retreat
of the Czar's'forces all along the line.
A German submarine was sunk by
a French torpedo boat off Westende,
near Ostend, says Paris report
The French craft was slightly
damaged.
A report reached London shippers
that the Karlsruhe, German raider,
had been trapped by British warships
off the coast of South America.
Russian forces have advanced from
the ground gained at Lyck and Biala
on the far eastern frontier of East
Prussia, and in sharp engagement
took Johannisberg. on the Mazur
Lakes. This victory and that at
Soldau open the way for projected
drive on Danzig, designed to bring
the Gar to the German shores of the
Baltic. Success in this field will en-
tirely separate the two German armies
in East Prussia.
Petrograd reports a sanguinary
battle near Kalisz, which one wing of
the retreating German army has been
using as base on the Poland-Pose
frontier. Thousands of Germans
were left on the feId and many pris-
oners taken. The Russian forces
now are advancing on favorable
ground in Posen province.
Berlin discounts the Russian report
of victory at Kalisz, and officially
claims that a cavalry dash was re-
pulsed in this quarter.
Austrians have evacuated central
Galicia, with the intention of strength
ening the defense of Cracow. The
Russian advance force against Cra-
COW continues through southwestern
Poland, In Galicia the Russian col
umn has passed the Wislok River on
the road to Cracow Przemysl is
again under heavy bombardment
Loyalist commanders, under Pre-
mier Louis Botha, inflicted a severe
defeat on the Boer rebels led by
General Christian De Wet. Several
laagers were captured and $50 pris-
oners taken.
King Nicholas of Montenegro !
rushed to the front to head his troops
opposing an Austrian invasion. Su- |
perior forces of the enemy were
forced out of western Montenegro.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
MARKET AND Goth
STREETS

will. be given. Business firms OF ma
tional prominence are arranging to
enter this neighborhood. The cause
of this is due to the Market street
elevated line, which has carried pros
perity to West Philadelphia more
quickly than any other agency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
FIND 1900 INDICTMENTS FOR
KENTUCKY ELECTION FRAUDS
Grand Jury Expected to Return as
Many More in Probe.

LEXINGTON. KY, Nov. l&-Plans
we're perfected here today to begin
sweeping investigation OF wholesale
election frauds Ia many counties in Ken
tucky More than 100 indictments have
been returned 10 Pike County and as
many more are expected before the
Grand Jury finishes lts inquiry
The probe Is the most sweeping since
that Ia Adams COUNT. Ohio. thee years
sgo. when more than 5000 votars we're
disqualified for similar practices The
late frauds weEe committed tao FezFs
aza
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
THROWN INTO FIERY BED
Mans Assailants Then Thrust Hot
Cinders Into His Mouth.

John Walton, 81 years old, section
foreman on the New York division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, while walk
ing the tracks just outside Camden late
this afternoon. was attacked and robbed
by two Italians. who threw him into a
pile OF hot einders and after tying his
hands and feet pushed hot cinders into
his mouth and gagged him.
He was picked up by the crew OF a
passenger train and taken 10 the Cooper
Hospital. He described the Italians be-
fore lapsing into Inconsistencies and
said they took SH from him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
A STRAP OR A SEAT?

Facts which will show the necessity
for high speed transit lines, as recon-
mended in the Taylor plan, viii be
presented In tomorrow's EVENING
LEDGER and further illustrations of
the beneficial resuits brought to that
section about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
TURKEY DECLARES WAR
ON THREE ALLIED NATIONS
Report Of Formal Declaration Against
All q triple Entente.

AMSTERDAM, Nov. "a Turkey has de-
ciared war upon an nations Of the
Triple Entente. eccording 20 a message
received here today from Constantinorie,
81 say oi Bsrlin,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
aRR. DooLEY's' SISTER III

CHICAGO, Nov. 18-Mrs Amelia
Hookay, principal Of the Howland school
and sister OF Finley Peter Dunne
CAR pooiey), the humorist. Is critically
NJ az her home here Her condition Is
saie 70 - hppeioss MF. Duane arrived
here today fIom Nev YqFk-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
KARLSRUHE CAUGHT. RUMoR
London shippers Hear Of German
Disaster in Atlantic.

LONDON. Nov ls-shippins Arms that
received the arst news Of the bottling up
Of the cruiser koenigsherg heard today
that British warshiDs had trapped the
German cruiser Karlsruhe, which has
been active on the east coast Of South
America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-13
THE WEATHER

For PhAadeiphic and uieinity-En-
crsasiag olondinsss tonight and
sgaymer. Colder Saturday.
koy estaiisl see last page.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
TWO SH0PMEN FALL;
 ARE SLIGHTLY HURT
GeOlge Brewer and Frank Terry Victims of Mishaps Occurring
 Almost Simultaneously.

Two accidents, neither of them of serious import, but both resulting in painful injuries to the men involved, occurred at the Cotton Belt shops yesterday morning, one following within 15 minutes of the other.
 George Brewer, tin and copper worF CT, was painfully hurt about the limbs and body when he fell from a running board, while at work on engine No. 600. He was attended at the office of the company physician, after which he went to his home.
 Frank Terry, machinist., was nnrt when he fell distance of twen- ty feat, being skinned and bruised and perhaps internally injured. Terry was working on a platform about twenty feet above the ground, with his negro helper, when the platform gave way, both men falling to the s,round. The helper was shaken up cnly. Terry was attended at his home by the company physician.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
RlDE BUYING
 HELPS COTTON
..,,.t Gains 4 and 6 Points ,sring Day Reports
 scw Farmers Holding.

york Dec. 4.-There was a re-
 ssT Ss1 of yesterdays selling move
 wa at tl the opening of the cotton
 sas M.t = today and first prices were sIhs. soints lower on all months eX-
 d October. .;o.oa a+
 uot .t moo bales, were in circulation
 s's .ha a talk of easier spots was en-
 .aaed ,ae to some extent by the de- a. us9 renorted in most of the South ' markets yesterday, but there
 .a hetter demand around the local
 with considerable investment us 's;no of October, which opened l a;at ' higher, land the general list a.a;ed m after the call. On a rally shout the closing figures of last Ii,ht trading became less active, aysyer @ and the market showed lit ks tendency toward the end of the m an advance of some 2@5 points |yer last nights close trading be- |sm. still less active and the market Ess yery quiet shortly after midday, ! though waiting for further spot |dyices from the South.
 Inal coverings and a little trade uvine gave the market a steadier , one during the early afternoon, with rico, holding some 4@6 points net ,ieher. Exports were larger, over 1000 bales being reported for the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Dec. 4.-Cotton acted Eomewhat oversold carly in the ses- Eion today and futures, after first
 Dosing 1@3 points from yesterdays
 tlosingS gSlevel steadied up and took on net advance of points on March.
 Telt grams from the interior stated
 that farmers were not selling at pres tnt prices, which seemed to impress
 local traders.
 Improvement in the demand was |net by scanty offerings and in the trading up to noon prices went 6 joints over yesterdays close. A crop estimate of 16,450,00O bales from an English authority was against the market in the afternoon. st l:9O prices were points over yes terday's finals.
 Futures closed steady at net loss |Of nOjnt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
F o R F K N T
 --Dy- C. s. M N FEW
PHONE 9cl

i0G PtNE STREET PHONE 9TI
 1902 Linden street, five rooms, city water .................. S10.01 1910 W. oth, six rooms, modern $33.00 f401 Magnolia. 3 rooms, barn ..-...S O0 22nd Ave and Main, . rooms; with
 good we'll ....... .........=..... $7 00 Six rooms at 31st and Poplar; large
 barn, good water, 2 acres ground in
 good state of cultivation; ideal
 place for truck farm or dairy; give
 possession Jan. 1st 1915...$ 5.00 612 Cypress, 3 rooms; city wa Brick Store House, Martin and Main,
 suitable for grocery or fruit
 stand ...-..-........--... $Z5 .00 9th and Olive, Store building, good
 location for grocery ...............S SI6O0 121 Georgia, 8 rooms. city water,
 close to business section $12.5O 1922 Linden, 6 rooms, lights and
 path lS.OO 1414 w. 2nd, II rooms, modern, $3OO0 6l2 Beach, 7 rooms, lights, gas and
 bath .S1S.OO 191OW. 18th, rooms, good we'll $9 00 1700 w. 5th, 8 rooms, suitable for
 boarding house ...-,... .$1S.00 1425 W. 18th, 6 rooms, two-story mod
 ern, good outbuilding, sidewalks,
 close to Lakeside school $1650 1901 w. 7th, rooms, lights, gas;
 close to Short Leaf Lumber Co. com
 missary; good clearinghouse loca-
 tion :. $2500 910 Oak, } rooms, well water......$ .$10.00 619 Mississipp1; rooms, city water,
 gas; close to shops and heading
 factory $l2,5U 906 E. End, rooms, city water; on
 paved street ..................-...-.-$1O 100 Store W. 9th, good location for store
 and pressing shop .-.-..-...----$l 712 Main, 8 rooms, lights, water, gas,
 hot water connections ........$ $35.00 1919 Laurel, rooms, strictly modern,
 across the street rom high
 school :. .-...-..--..........-- DO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
FOR SALE

12O acres land on Dollarway road, 10 miles from city; one-half good creek bottom; will sell for $500 per acre if sold soon.
 Two-story modern, new house, oak floors, close in on Olive street; will sell at bargain and give terms.
 , rooms, No. 1912 Oak street, large lot, on corner 11th and Oak; house modern; will sell good payment down and monthly payments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
Student Volunteers Convene.

Geneva, N. Y., Dec 4.--Over 300 delegates are now in this city to at tend the Student Volunteer conven- ,ton of the Coordinate college. which will open it's three-day session here this afternoon. The convention in- c,udes the Central New York Student Volunteer Union. Hobart and Will lam Smith Colleges received the vis- iting delegates.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05
CHECKS CROITp INSTANTLY

You know croup is dangerous. And you ought to know too, the sense of security that comes from having Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in the house. It cuts the, thick mucus and clears away the phlegm stops the strangling cough and gives easy breathing and quiet sleep. Every user is friend. Mann Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05

-Quit tnlonel, 1t Is dangerous. Try Li,-ycr-lax, tlat vegetable liver syrup guaranteed @ produce even better re- suits tl,n, cni0bel. It Is absolutely harmless and pleasant to take. Any child can take it with safety. Ask BcdClHs Pharmacy. ST-F-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-12-05

We also give complete satisfaction ln the laundering of the household wash Why not send us the heavy pieces --tablecloths, bed spreads, sheets, pillow cases, curtains tow els, napkins, etc. And so make the washing lighter and easier. American Excelsior Laundry Co If