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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
J. DENNY O'NEIL COMES OUT
AGAINST PENROEE CANDIDACY
Pittsburgh County Commissioner
Saws Rum Will Not Rule State.

PITTSBURGH. oct. 90. - ]. Denny
O'Neil. County Commissioner Of Alle-
gheny County elected on the Republican
ticket. has come out against Senator
Ponrose. declaring his belief that the
Senator cannot carry more than three
counties west Of the Schuylklll River. A
statement given to the EVENING LEDGER
today follows:
THE sentiment against Penrose in the
by election day it will have assumed the
proportions of tidal wave. I do not
believe that he will carry more than
three counties west of the Susquehanna
River.
"In the western part Of the state PEN
n moral issue. Many Organization Re
publicans will not support him since they
have come to understand that his Per-
sonal Liberty ticket was placed in the
field for the purpose Of defeating all dry
candidates upon the Republican ticket,
have been informed that the Personal
Liberty ticket was placed in the field to
secure the votes of the liquor dealers
for Penrose, as the liquor dealers de-
clared that if they could not have any
local wet candidates to vote for they
would not vote at ALL
The attempt on the part Of a few
corporations to force their employees to
vote for Peurose has reacted and will
have the opposite effect. It is an insult
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
SUES WIFE FOR $4,000
Husband Declares She Withdrew Sc
curities Belonging to Him.

NEWARK, n. j., oct. 2g-Suit 10 re-
cover bonds and securities worth SD. 90
from his wife, Mrs. Hattie Audreas. was
started today by Wendell Andreas, Of
Tea Neck, Bergen County
The couple separated in September. 1913
when Mrs Andreas withdrew the secu-
rites from a safe-deposit box. The hus-
band contends that Mrs. Audreas never
held title to the securities and had no
right 10 remove them.
The wife admits she removed the Sc
curities, but contends they represent her
share OF the estate under an agreement
made between herself and husband.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
Vessels Arriving Today

Str. ConIston Water Br). Santiago, ore
a. Mccarthy
Str U9bersen Dutch, Havana, ballaIi
MunsOn Line.
Str. Quantco, Jacksonville. etc, merchandisA
Merchants and Miners Transportation Com
pauy.
Str. Berkshire, Boston, passengers and msr
chandisc, Merchants and Miners Transport
tion Company.
Str. Rau Nor), Port de Paix, logwood
Chester.
Str. Ericsson, Baltimore, passengers en-
merchandise, Ericsson Line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
Sailing Today

Str. Narvik (SwedJ. Thormann, SockholH
Sweden, SwCden-NOrway Line
Str. Joseph j. Cunco lNOr.), AamOdt, FN
Antonio, Cuneo Importing Company. -,
Str. MRrtcres tSpan,), De Aramburu, N0'
folk, L. WcsterEaard & Co. 80,
Str. Caprera Ital), MaZedla, NoEIo''
Charles NJ. Taylor Sons.
Str Persian, Hillary, savannah and Jael
sonyile, Merchants and Miners TranspoTA
tion Company.
Str Lexington, Nickerson, Boston, Merchah'
and Miners Transportation Company al
Str. Anthony Grooves, Jr., BristOw' balN
more, Ericsson Line. -.
SChr Marsgrot Olsen, Cay Francis Caoare
ID. CumWins & 20. ,,-.,,
SChr. John s. Manning, Curtis ProNlusn''
Charles 7. Mcgee & co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
Large Order for Tent Material

A contract for 10000 yards Of duck for
tents was awarded yesterday by Major
George II. Penrose, Of the United States
Arsenal al 25th street and Grays Ferry
road, 10 Goetze & CO., OF New York The
specifications called for 900 yards. hut
as immediate delivery was demanded II
was found impossible 10 obtain the en-
tire amount. The price Of the present
shipment has not been made public. Bids
VIII soon be asked for the remaining 2OO-
O0O yards.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
Steamships to Leave
FREICHTs AND CHARTERS

Light offerings OF tonnage 10 Suppl y
steady inquiry keep rates In the steatn atis,s n
nrm An oyersupply or tonnage NN0F
sail market duh and weak.
STEAMSHIPS. mn.
HarrovIan BrD Philadelphia 70 MA l6riys
or Genoa grain, $4,000 quarters
LINDA Eel Br). Philadelphia 70 B5S6
ports United Kingdom or France gram
quarters. November
MIRA Fell same, from 8allmeIe, 4,p ost
Wlllerby (Br), Baltimore 10 EErIlsneh an
30 900 quarters. %. I'D, option Flsn1A
luntic ports 3s I'D, November; Raltim0'
Rembrandt (BT1, unconnIineIr, Ir,ro1ipt.
to Hayre horses, private TERMS PS
SCHOONERs -o,
Edgar w. Murdock, 1915 tons; bassTi p ssrai
10 Two ports. Porto Rico, coal, ,4l.,irbia
William Booth. $50 cons, FhllaN'''
Calais, coal private terms.
BARK. .t,rFIniqa
Vanadis tNor.), Gulf port 70
lumber, ST.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
]. Hay brown Gets Lafayette Degree

EASTON, Pa oct % Lafayette COL
lego yesterday conferred the degree of
doctor Of laws on j. Hav Brown, Justice
of the Supreme Court an Pennsylvania,
Al the Founders Day exercises held al
the college.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
DIR. moKENzIE's MOTHER DEAD
Gymnasium Head at University At
tending Funeral in Toronto.

tending Funeral in Toronto.
DR.. r. TAFT Mckenzie head o, the ply
sical training department Of the Unlver-
sity OF Pennsylvania, has left the city 10
attend the funeral Of his mother Mrs
Catharine Shields Mckenzie. who died
last Monday in AImonte, Canada.
Mrs Mckenzie, who died iu her 18th
year was the widow OF the Rev William
Mckenzie a famous scotch clergyman.
who was a pastor I'm Toronto Tor many
wears. She leaves two other sons, VIII
liam Patrick Mckenzie, who Is "a Boston
newspaper man, and Bertr8m StgaV Nc
Kenz.e, a civil engineer OF Toronto. Cam
ada Doctor Mckenzie was born iu Ale
monte. where he received his early train
inc,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29

Mr.. C'Neu has always beon a stanch
Republican and the greatest vote-Eetter
thar Senator Oliver ever had.
He carried ANesheny County for
County Commissioner by the biggest pll-
rauty Republican candidate ever re-
ceiyed here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Sun and Tides

Sun rises 6'25 m. Sun sets ... 5:O1 pm
PHILADELPHIA.
High water. 1927 a M. High water. .1047 pm
Low water. 1853 a. NJ. Low water 5:21 pm
REEDY ISLAND.
High water. 7:1G m. High water. 7.36 pm
Low water. III am. Low water 1:3Jpn
RREAEWATER.
High water. i;5S am. High water. 5:12 pm
Low water. HOO am. Low water. .ll:l3 pm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-29
SHELLS HIS OWN CHATEAU

French officer, Longworth's Kin, d.
rects Fire on Germans.
PARIS, oct. 29.-An interesting letter
showing the martial spirit pervading the
French, has been received by Countess
DeChambrun, sister of former Congress-
man Nicholas Longworth, of Cincinnati,
o., from her husband, who was formerly
French military attache at Washington.
Count De Chambrun, who is an ar
tillery officer, writes as follows; II am
now having great pleasure in directing
the artillery fire against our own chateau,
and 1 take great enjoyment in seeing 1t
shattered bit by bit"
The chateau, which is near st. Mihiel.
had been occupied by Germans. 1t is the
centre Of q furious struggle which has
been in progress for more than a month.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
CASH OF $1,000 IN SHUT BANKS
Big Task for state Exnminers-Ncw
KObre Petition.

State bank examiners placed in charge
Of the private banks which were taken
over hv Supt Richards have not
yet completed their preliminary investga %
lions. They know only that the banks had
about $1,000 depositors In all I'm sums
ranging from n few dollars to 10000 and
that II will he tedious task 10 go over all
the accounts.
In order to relieve the immediate dis
tress Of some depositors the Banking De
partment made arrangements with a few
of the stronger East Side banks to ad-
vance funds under certain conditions
Another petition in involuntary bank
ruptcy was presented Yesterday against
Max Kobre Of ~ Canal street. This time
II related to his Brownsville branch. where
II was alleged he was interested with Max
Ginsberg. The allegations are that before
the State Banking Department closed the
doors the bankers transferred certain real
estate and Withdrew certain funds. August
IL was set for a hearing on the petition
The Federal courts have been deciding
that they will not interfere when the state
takes over bank for liquidation or ad-
justment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
ENGLAND WILL SEND CASH TO OPEN TRADE

the attention OF legal authority with a
view OF making recommendation to the
bankers later on at a subsequent meet
ing"
Shippers of the sIo,so0. 900 gold aboard
the kronprnzessen Ceclie. which put
back into Bar Harbor to escape capture
by ships of the French or English fleet.
announced yesterday that the bills of
lading and other documents which accom-
panied the gold had arrived here. with
out these papers It was impossible for
tn shippers to secure the gold. Although
no provisions have been made as yet for
bringing the gold back to New York. the
head Of one OF the institutions shipping
gold on the German liner said that ne
thought " would h" sent here from Bar
Harhor by express
The minimum rate for war risks on goods
sent in English ships to ports In Great
Britain was further advanced yesterday,
many Insurance offices asking 20 per cent.
or more. few, however. still chung
to the is per cent. rate mentioned Thurs
day. IL was said that undertakings were
heing made even less freely. but that the
offerings were correspondingly light.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
COTTON STATESMEN
ISSUE A MANIFESTO
They Urge the Growers to Sell
as Little as Pos
Siblp.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 7-The Senators
and Representatives from the cotton
states who have constituted themselves
committee To urge relief In handling
the cotton crop issued statement to-
night to THE people OF cotton growing
States"
In IT they urge that the least possible
amount Of cotton be put on the market
In the next sixty days stand Arm.
Sell cotton only as last necessity"
Is the advice given. The statement says
in part
ITO the people OF the cotton growing
states: While the condition Of war in
Europe gives rise TO a situation which
Is serious we believe that il can be
greatly overcome II all agencies. ma
tional. State and local. promptly and Wig
orously respond to their respective dutle.
Your President, the several executive
branches Of the Government and your Sem
stors and Representatives ,rc exertng
every EFFORT TO devise means by which the
cotton crop may ne marketed AZ a price
warranted by normal law Of supply and
demand and not by a condition caused by
the European war.
while he power OF the Government IL
great 1t should not hc uverestimated We
desire To Impress emphatlcaly the neces-
sty for the most Hordial and unselfsh CO.
operation among farmers, merchants and
y
local effort and every agency shall he
brought into action In the interest Of the
common good
w believe that conferences In the
respective states and loca lities would he
most helpful They would furnish ma
chinery through which the problem in all
Of its phases can he thoroughly consid-
cred and dealt with under the peculiar
environment Of each state and community.
Accurate information AS to warehousing
facilities should be gathered for your
local use and furnished to your Senators
and Representatives in Congress at the
earliest moment
1T Is our mature judgment that the
least possible amount Of cotton should
he put upon the market during the next
sixty days, for II Is our belief that the
combined strength ~ the Federal Govern
ment and state and local agencies coupled
with the inherent courage of the Southern
people, Will make II possible for the cotton
crop to b. marketed without sacrifice
our message to YOU IL Stand firm
Sell cotton only as last necessity"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08

consuming capacity OF domestic mill.
which are now capable OF taking aN...
100000 bales. ny the specia. promo.
ton OF foreign markets under the s...
pension Of the European supply NJ COZ.
ton goods our mills might easily ,u'lr.a
their cloth and yard production for LAIN
American as we'll as African and Asa,ls
wares
The domestic market could othnrvy. "a
develop a larger demand under ordinary
conditions of business. There are no
large stocks OF cotton goods in this co,in.
try. and the European war il likely
10 prevent imports. Tho whole demand
for cotton textiles would then fall on 'he
home mills.
The war has intercepted 1ute irnno-s
the staple material on which Southern mill,
have depended regularly for this class
OF manufacture The large mills at Mem
phis are already considering the neres.
sity OF having to manufacture cotton
bagging out Of cotton instead NJ jute FOR
wrapping bales"
This banker added that In his expert
ence Of twenty years OF dealing with the
financing OF the cotton crop he had never
known the Southern banks TO be IN such
good condition.
The great effect of the war IN Furors
on tho cotton trade, as I see e." ne
said. 'is that New York will now become
the principal cotton market OF tho world,
Liverpool has lost its premiership mover
to be regalned"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
WILL FIGHT TO END-KAISER.
Gwen Against world Of Enemies"
-sRys ProcIn nation.

Special CdhIe Dsspdtch Ia THE srs.
LONDON. Aug 7.--Despatches from
Berlin report that the Kaiser has ISSUED
to-day to his people the folowins procla.
nation, which is similar to and may he
the same az the one issued yesterday
since the foundation of the EN-
pire forty-three years ago II has
been the object Of the efforts OF my
self and OF my ancestors to preserve
the peace Of the world and to ad-
vance our vigorous development by
peaceful means, but our advcrsarles
We're jealous OF the successes OF our
work. There has been latent hoail-
ity on the east and on the west ard
beyond the sea, and it was borne by
us until now. as we were aware OF
our responsibility and power.
Now. however, these adversaries
wish To- humilate us by asking that
We should look on with arms crossed
and watch our enemies preparing
themselves for . coming attack. They
viii not suffer that We MAINTAIN reso-
lutte fidelity to our ally. who ls Tight
ing for her position as a great Power
with whose humiliation our power
and honor would equally he lost. SO
the sword must decide.
"ln the midst of perfect peace the
enemy surprises us. Therefore, 10
arms. Any dallying, any Temporal
ing would he 10 betray the Father
land. To be or not to be IL the ques-
tion for the empire which our fathers
founded To he or not To be-Ger-
man power and German existence.
We shall resist to the last breath OF
man and horse and shall hght out
the struggle even against q world OF
enemies. Never has Germany been
subdued when II was united For
ward with God, who will be with us
as he was with our ancestors
"WILHELM."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
ENDS WESTERN FURRY.
NartindpI- Convinces Banks Elmer.
Rency Currency Meets Needs.

J r. Martndale. president OF the Chem
teal National Bank. has been in tele-
graphic communication constantly with
bankers in Spokane and other Western
cities advising them against the policy
Of going on a Clearing House certificate
basis. The Western bankers were finally
persuaded that the issuance Of emergency
currency notes was all that was required
to- relieve the situation.
MIR. Martlndale received yesterday the
following message from II. l.. Ruttcr. vice.
president Of the spokane and Eastern
Trust Company: DAILY meetings being
held here in four Northwestern cities.
All confident Very little uneasness pro-
vided we can he assured of receiving cur
rency of some kind from our Eastern cor
respondents To move crops and such like
legitimate purposes"
In reply Mr. Mantindale sent assurances
that the disposition was for the New York
banks to treat correspondents literally.
The next word was that the banks Of
Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane have formed
a national currency association under the
terms of the Aldrich-Nreeland act with n
capital OF $1,000, 600 and there was no
danger Of them going on a Clearing House
basis.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
TIRE PRICES RAISED
AS RESULT OF WAR
Shortage Of Crude Rubber
Causes New Schedules Of
Nearly All Makers.

one effect Of tho war in Europe was fel,
Yesterday among motorists when several
OF the large tire companies raised tho
prices for their castings, both for pneumatic
and solid. The first company 10 announce
an Increase was the Goodyear, which ad-
vanced prices 90 per cent The Firestone
Increased prices on pneumatic tires Is
per cent. and on solid tires 10 per cent.
Although II was reported that the
Goodrich Diamond had raised It's quota
lions l2l2 and 10 per cent. respectively,
Il was denied at the local salesrooms
that this had been done as vet. There
was a conference AT the United States
Tire Company, hut II was said that no
action would he taken before to-day, II
Is expected that the United States and
the Goodrich will follow the examples of
the others. The Republic will probably
put It's prices up Is or 20 per cent to-
day.
scarcity OF the crude gum is the cause
IN the rise Of prices. Most factories have
supplied stocks of rubber ahead for no
very great length Of time. and the price
OF Isra rubber has advanced To 81 .Os
pound In weeks time from 20 cents
pound. Inasmuch as II will he hard
" not impossible, to get much rubber
from South America, unless the British
are so completely victorious on the ocean
as to make all commerce. easy. the price
Of rubber is likely to tend higher right
away.
on Thursday the steamer Gregory came
in with 1870 tons OF rubber, which was
all disposed OF, as II was contracted for
In advance. There Is another steamer
the Francis. which Is due here on August
20. which Is carrying about 200 tons
This, too, Is all contracted for. Aside
from this no more rubber liz Known to
have been shipped.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
T0LEND s4OO,OO0,O00
TOC0TTON PLANTERS
New York Bankers Agree TO
Save South From Dis
astrous Sales.
OUTLOOK GROWS BRIGHTER
Greater Demand for American
Textiles May Use Up Crop
Quickly.
OUTLOOK GROWS BRIGHTER

Bankers here yesterday tentatively
agreed to lend $500. oo0.o to the grow
era Of cotton. this being at the rate OF
$40 bale on 10000, 900 bales OF the 1911
crop. 1t was carefully explained. how
ever that all the charges now standing
against the crop must be taken care OF
out OF this total Many OF the Southern
banks are already pretty we'll tied IN
with cotton loans and those must be ex
tended.
w p. q. Harding OF the Fedora, Re
serve Board was unremitting yesterday
IN his efforts TO line up the New York
banks to realization that the cotton
situation must he Immediately considered.
Mr.. Harding was careful to emphasize that
his work was entirely OF n private nature.
In his capacity rs former banker OF
Alabama In touch with the situation. He
steered clear of any comment on a
valorization plan.
There should be no hurry on tho part
OF bankers to call cotton loans" he said.
Advances have been made against the
crop. and these obligations have been
gong on for several months. probably
since planting time. Ordinarily these
loans would be liquidated with tho pro-
ceeds OF the sale Of the first cotton. but
II this cotton is sacrificed for the purposes
or ready cash the Injury to the cotton
planters will fall also upon the country
at large"
The following comment on tho cotton
situation emanated yesterday from n vice.
president or one OF the big commercial
banks, who has just returned from q trip
through the cotton growing States:
The first problem is to take care OF
abou' 100000 bales Of cotton up to Sep
TENDER 1. probably 100000 bales during
September and 100000 bales during Oc-
toher. The handling of another 1850. 900,
making 4,000,o00 in all. by the end OF
November would go far toward prevent
ing prices from slumping. The holding
of 1000. 600 bales OF cotton at s55
bale would require SEQ. 900. 900 capital.
ON this the owners or trustees could prob
ably borrow slSO,0OO.O00.
"A second suggestion Ia to develop tho
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08

Tho following statement was given out
yesterday At the offices Of j. i. Morgan
e Co.
I'VE have to-day published notices In
the press that until further announcement
Morgan Harjcs q co. are prepared to
satisfy reasonable financial requirements
Of an Americans IN France d'n,ifed and
offering proper credentials, such as letters
of credit. travellers checks cog other salts
factory banking credit. Therefore there
ought TO he no further question OF Ameri-
cans being unable to secure whatever
money is reasonably necessary IN France"
4 member OF the firm said yesterday
that he thought that with the offer OF
Morgan, Harjcs 4 Co. to advance money
to Americans on any satisfactory bank
ing credit In France. and the reopeninR
Of the banks in England. Americans here
had little cause 10 worry about the con-
ditior Of thor friends abroad lie pointed
out that with the provisions now made
for takIng care of Americans in those
two Countries they should have little
difficulty in supplying their needs until
the arrival Of the cruiser Tennessee with
relief funds
II was reported Yesterday that Gimbel
Bros. nad shipped 5000, 900 In gold to
London on the ST. Paul to be used by
American tourists who go TO the COM
panys branch ON 'cs in London, Paris
and Berlin. II is known that Gimbel
Bros made a shipment on the Tennessee
and that another shipment was made
on the Cunarder Lusitania. A statement
issued by the firm reads. These gold
shipments, upon their arrival at our Paris,
London and Berlin Offices will be placed
at the exclusive disposal Of American
travellers abroad, upon proper identihca-
ton, and are not intended for commercial
purposes"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
FRENCH TROOPS IN GERMANY.
Cross Into Lorraine aud Capture
Two small Towns
Special Cabe Despatch 10 Tnr ST.,

PARIS, Aug. French troops have
crossed the German frontier into Lor-
raine and occupied Vie and Moyenvic,
small towns just over the border east
Of Nancy. This announcement was
made to-day by the Minister of War.
There have been no important clashes
on the Franco-German frontier so far
Detachments Of French troops have
made reconnolssances into Luxembourg
which is occupied by a large German
force.
Among those who left for the front
to-day was Abel Ferry, Under Score
tary for Foreign Affairs. He is SER
geant, Others who have Joined their
regiments are Edmond Rostand, the
poet and dramatist, and Maurice Rsrres,
the Academician
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
vATERLAND STILL AT PIER.
No Attempt Made rs Yet 10 Get shir
and Rescrvists 10 GERMANY.

At tn Hoboken piers conditions seem
20 hav" Oh. ugCl ~ ic WITHIN the l1s,
twonty-four hours. The Vaterland Of the
Hamburg American Line and the Bar
barosSa of the North German Lloyd Line
are stu at their docks. heavily coaIed
ana provisiontd. hut ms vet no attempt ha .
been made 10 get them away The Ham
burg American tug is still at ,he stern
~ the Naterland evidently ready. when
the word Is given. to aid In getting her
away from the pier
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-08
SERUM HURRIED FOR AUSTRIA.
Health Department Has Antite1fn
Ready-For wounded soldferA

The Health Department announced yes-
terday that II had completed tho prepa-
ration OF the nifty Iiters OF tetanus serum
that were asked for in a cable message
received on Monday from the Vienna se-
rum institute The department. has mott.
fed the Austrian Consulate here that the
antitoxu. to be used in treating the
wounds Of soldiers. IL ready. but II ms
not been sent for yet.
The payment for tho serum has been
guaranteed by the Austrian Government
The department laboratories made an OK
ira effort to prepare the serum speedily