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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PROGRESSIVES MEET
FOR NOMINATIONS TO
DELAWARE'S TICKET
Statewide Prohibition and
Modified Single Tax Sys-
tenn Advocated as Planks
in Platform.

DOVER, Del, Sept 22.-Eighty-five dele
gates answered TO the rollcall in the state
Progressive Convention, which met here
today. The delegates will nominate candi-
dates for Congress, State Treasurer and
state Auditor. Or. George Edward Reed.
Of Wilmington. former president Of Dick
inson College, has the support of New
Castle County delegates for the Congress
sional nomination.
Progressives said there would be no
contest and each nomination would be
made by acclamntlon.
A Statewide prohibition and modified
single tux system are advocated as
planks In the platform. The latter plank
was drafted by Francis I. DUPONT, of
the DUPONT family of powder akers,
of Wilmington The Progressives also
favor a suffrage plank, which has been
drafted and may be incorporated into the
platform. Suffragists failed to persuade
Republicans and Democrats to support
equal franchise In the party platforms.
This is also the first time that any
party has come out openly for State
wide prohibition, and shows that the
Progresgives are seeking the temperance
votes, with both the Democrats and Re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
HEAVY VOTE IN MERCER
Twelve Candidates for Sheriff, of
Whom Ten Are Republicans.

TRENTON. Sept. 22.-The vote in to-
days primaries is heavy. because of the
great interest In the various contests,
particularly that for Sheriff, In which
there are ten candidates on the RepubIi-
can side and two on the Democratic.
The early indications point to the nomi-
nation of Page or Fleming by the Re-
pnblcans. Fleming Is the organization
candidate, but Is not as popular as Page
or as some of the other Republican candi-
dates. Hervey S. Moore, a Republican
Assemblyman, was polling a good vote
early, but 1t is scarcely expected that he
can win the nomination.
On the Democratic side of the Sheriff. 8
nght J. G. Coleman, a prominent under
taker' Is getting large vote against
Parker, who has the support of many of
the Democratic leaders. 1t is believed
mat Coleman will be nominated.
Representative Allan B. Walsh, who is
running for denomination and reelection
to Congress on the Democratic ticket. will
nave an easy time defeating C.. j. Blake
ms democratic opponent for the nomina-
tion, according TO the early voting. Walsh
is running on a purely Wilson platform.
On the Republican side there are four
andldates-Hutchinson and Blackman of
Trenton and Pope and Anderson, OF
Somerset County. Hutchinson, who Is a
former State Senator and n former State
Road Commissioner, seemed to be getting
the early vote. Blackman is giving him
a close race.
There is no primary contest for Surro-
gate, and there is little interest displayed
IN the Assembly contests In this county
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PRIMARY SPECIAL"
CARRIES WILSON TO
VOTE IN PRINCETON
resident Spent But a Bare
Hour at His Former Home.
Start Back Is Made Early
This Afternoon.

President Wilson passed through Phil
adelphia at 11:15 this morning on his
way to Princeton to vote in the New
Jersey primaries today His private car,
attached to the o'clock express from
Washington, was a sort of primaries
special" Senator William Hughes, of
Paterson; Secretary Tumulty and four
other New Jersey residents attached to
tho White House were in the car. Most
of them left at Trenton ON their way. to
their homes to vote.
Tho trip was a brief one for the
President. His car was dropped off at
Princeton Junction and reached Prince
ton at 12:15. The schedule gave him
hardly more than an hour to cast his
ballot and see his friends. The start
back to Washington was made at 1855.
1856.
The President would not even take
time to have luncheon in Princeton. 1t
was served in his car on the return trip.
trip.
The Journey from Washington was a
busy ono for the President Tomorrow
lie will meet delegation of Colorado
coal operators and strikers to discuss
the labor situation there. He was work.
ing all morning with Secretary Tumulty
on papers relating TO the case.
Through Secretary Tumulty, the Presi-
dent pleaded business when asked TO dis
cuss the New Jersey situation and the
new phases of the campaign in Pennsyl-
vania. It was said that the Presidents o
party was optimistic as to the chances of
the Administrators candidates In the
New Jersey primary fight today.
Talk in the primaries Special dwelt
on the report that the President was
0Iz,. 4 4. l.. H. rl,
ers and harbors bill. 1t was said he
viewed its return to the committee as
gratifying. in view OF the decline in reve-
nue. In this country arising from the ELL
ropean situation.
1t was reported that the President would
vote for Representative Allen B. Walsh
for the Democratic nomination for Rep
resentative. Walsh was expected to meet
the Presidents special at Princeton juno
tion to talk over the local candidates
qualifications with the President.
Senator William Hughes was said to be
optimistic of victory for Congressman
Eugene H. Kinkead in his fight for the
nomination for Sheriff OF Hudson County
against John H. Crosby, supported by
the Wittpenn forces, who are regarded as
unfriendy to the Administration. Sec
retary Tumulty will go to Jersey City
from Princeton to cast his vote for
Kinkead.
Prof. Stockton Axon, the Presidents
brother-in-law, was with the party going
home to vote today. He voted in
Princeton with the President. Warren
Johnson, secretary to Secretary Tumulty
dropped off at Trenton to cast his ballot,
and Charles Dwemton. the Presidents
stenographer, got off with him to vote
for the first time. He is the youngest
stenographer ever employed at the White
House.
President Wilson will reach Washington
at 6:10 tonight.
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WARM FIGHT FOR SHERIFF
Four-Cornered Contest Among Cam
den Republicans Today.


A four-cornered fight for the Republi-
can nomination for Sheriff is arousng
the principal interest in the primary
election In Camden today. Joshua c.
Haines, former Councilman, who has
the backing of the Republican organiza-
tion. and II. S. Stove!. formerly prose
cutor. are making the strongest fight.
Other candidates are Henry II. Marter
and Willard r. Gibbs.
John T. Hates and Garfield Pancoast
are Assemblymcn seeking denomination.
They will probably secupre two of the
places on the ticket and will have as
their running mate either John H. Fort
or Charles A. Wolverton. Dean Pressey
is also seeking an Assemblyman nomna-
ton.
There are 16 candidates for the five
Excise Commissioners, among whom are
the present members of the board. e.
]. ALI and Howard Lee will probably be
elected, with the other three uncertain.
On the Democratic ticket there is little
contest for any of the places except for
those on the County Excise Committee.
With the support of the Andrew Jack
son Club there is a strong movement to
oust Joseph Il. Nowrey from control by
refusal to support his candidates.
On the Bull Moose ticket there is no
opposition of any sort, as is the case with
the Socialists. The latter are nominat-
ing for all offices except Congressman.
The vote this morning was light, but
inasmuch as the polls are open until
o'clock, 1t is expected to jump at the
close OF the working hours.
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MINISTER'S BACK OF FIGHT
TO PUT LID ON SAILORS CLUB
Officers and Employees on Trial for
Alleged Liquor Selling.


A determined fight by ministers OF
churches in the southern part OF the city
to close the Petty onicers' Club, located
in the Plaza Building, Thirteenth street
and MoyamensnR avenue, developed In
Quarter Sessions Court today when
officers and employees Of the club were
placed on trial on charges OF selling
iiauor without a license and on Sunday.
The club is chartered, but, II lis alleged
lid,ior was sold to non-me embers.
Police men and vice squad officers testi-
fed that they had no difficulty In gaining
adn1ittance to the club and purchasing
liuuor Special Policeman Tieman sara
that nc visited the place last SEPTEMBER.
The club occupies the second and third
floors of the building. the second floor
being used for dancing. After the
dances, Tieman said, young women ana
their sailor escorts went to a room on
the third floor fitted up as bar. On
one occasion he saw sailors and girls
drinking at tables. Tieman also testified
that he saw two poker games in progress
and two slot machines in operation ON
the third floor of the club.
Many sailors and petty officers of the
League Island Navy Yard and a number
of young women were in court to TESTIFY
for the defendants, Attorney Thomas
]. Meagher, counsel for the Defendants
tried to show that liquor was not inten-
tionally sold to non-members and that
the police gained entrance by subter-
fuge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
POLICEMEN ASK COURT
TO HAVE JOBS BACK
First Convicted, Then Exonerated,
Now Want Reinstatement.

conflict OF authority between Direc-
tor OF Public Safety George D. Porter
and the Police Board of Inquiry on one
side and the Civil Service Commission
ers was aired in court today before
Judges Sulzberger, Barratt and Dough-
erty In mandamus suits brought by Hugh
Gallagher and Thomas T. Jones for their
reinstatement as policemen
Gallagher and Jones were found guilty
OF intoXication and dereliction OF duty
by the Police Board at their first trial
ana ordered dismissed. At a subsequent
trial before the same board they were
eAonerated and their reinstatement was
recommended In spite OF Director Por-
ter's acquiesence the Civil Service Com
mlssioners declined TO reinstate the men
alter going over the testimony of both
trials.
The court reserved decision at the con-
cluslon OF the argument today. Assistant
Clly Solicitor Gordon defended the action
or the civil Service Commi ssioners. In
the midst OF his argument that the recon-
mendations OF the Police Board and OF
Director Porter are but advisory. and
that the Commissioners are not required
TO follow them, Judge Sulzberger inter-
rupted with the remark:
Then policemen accused OF dsrelictions
have right 10 a fair trial, but all sub
sequent appeals and rehearings and
recommendations are in the nature OF ex-
tended luxuries."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
ubl,cans nominating wet" Legislative

publicans nominating wet" Legislative
candidates.
George y. Hynson, of Milford. Pro-
gressive candidate for Governor two
years ago, was elected chairman OF the
convention and told the Delegates that
amy man nominated today will get a
good licking in November"
A significant feature of the convention
was the number of former lieutenants of
j. Edward Addicks, who now are Within
the Progressive fold.
FORMER Senator ]. Frank Alice, who led
the Kent County Progressive fight two
years ago, was in Dover, but did not
attend the convention or caucuses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
JERSEYS HOT PRIMARY FIGHT
Gov. Fielder's Supremacy Disputed
in Hudson-Contest in Atlantic.

TRENTON, Sept. 22.-New Jersey today
is deciding a primary election devoid OF
contests for. Statewide offices, but full
of local fights which have engrossed the
attention OF the people during the last
few weeks.
The two chief backgrounds in these
contests are Hudson County. where a
bitter battle for the supremacy of the
Democratic party is in progress, with
Governor Fielders followers arrayed on
one side and those of Naval Officer Witt
penn on the other; and in the Second
Congressional District where a hot fight
Is on for the Republican nomination, and
In which one asplrant-Emerson Richards,
of Atlantic City-some days ago took re-
course to the courts TO prevent an oppo-
nent-lsaac Bacharach, also OF Atlantic
City-from having his name on the ballot.
Richards lost the contest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
REVOLT AGAINST
VAN VALKENBURG
AND FLTNN SPREADS
Bossism in Washington Party
Which Dictated Lewis
Withdrawal Swings Inde-
pendents to Brumbaugh.

oppostlon to the Fllnn-van Valken-
burg "bossism" in the Washington party,
and particularly TO the arrangement
whereby william Draper Lewis was pre-
vailed upon to withdraw from the
Gubernatorial race in favor of Vance c.
Mccormick. the Democratic candidate.
continues to grow through the city and
State.
The 25th Ward Washington Party Com
mittee in this city, meeting at 1923 Frank
ford avenue, last night denounced the
withdrawal of Mr.. Lewis, repudlated the
washington party and reorsanized itself
into the Progressive Republican League
Following this action DR.. Martin G.
Brumbaugh was indorsed as their candi-
date for Governor.
In Montgomery County c. Tyson Kratz,
the only delegate to the Anti-saloon
League Convention at Harrisburg last
week who openly opposed the indorse-
ment of Mr.. Mccormick by the conyen-
tion. is urging his political friends TO re-
volt against the leadership of Finn and
Van Valkenburg. In an open letter yes-
terday to William Finn, E. A. Van
valkenburg, Clifford Plnchot and Will
liam Draper Lewis. Mr.. Kratz charges
them with being the worst enemies
Colonel Roosevelt has In Pennsylvania,
Mr.. Kratz, who in 1912. as a delegate
TO the Chicago Republican Convention.
battled for Roosevelt, declared that
Colonel Roosevelt Will come into Pennsyl-
vania this fall to fly in the face of 90
per cent. Of his own friends in order
70 support a Democratic candidate for
Governor. Mr.. Kratz also speaks in
high praise of DIR. Brumbaugh.
In the Western end of the State promi-
nent Washington party men are fast
ralying to the support of r. r. Quay
who last week openly denounced the deals
Of the FlinnVan Valkenburg machine"
Charles Kerler editor of the Blairsville
(Pa.) Courier, one of the main Progressive
standbys for Roosevelt in 1912, in a two
column editorial yesterday urges Pro-
gressives to desert the Washington party
'bosses' and vote the Republican ticket
H. D. w. English, of Pittsburgh, one
of the State leaders in 1912, who returned
from Europe Sunday Is expected to take
a stand with Mr.. Quay within a day or
two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PRESIDENT CASTS HIS VOTE
His Arrival at Princeton Unmarked
bY Demonstration

PRINCETON. N. j., Sept. 22-Presi-
dent Wilson cast his ballot in the New
Jersey primaries at Princeton today
without creating any of the usual e&-
element accompanying return of the
President to his former home
Accompanied by two Secret Service
men and his brother-n-law, Professor
Stockton Axson, until recently a men,
Der of the Princeton faculty, the Presi-
dent walked directly to the polls in the
Mercer Engine House. No. 8. on Chanl-
bers street and voted for Allan Walsh
for denomination to Congress.
Accompanied by Professor Axson and
the Secret Service men he walked
lesurely about town past his two old
homes, the one on Library place, where
he lived when he was a professor, and
then past the Cleveland lane house,
where he resided when Governor. He
left for Washington at 1:55 p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Ex-BoSS KUEHNLE FACES
OLD HENCHMEN IN BATTLE
1000 Negro Voters Among Those
Swinging to the Bacharachs.


ATLANTIC CITY. Sept 22-"Commo-
dore" Louis Kuehnle. once Atlantic City's
political dictator, has his back to the
wall in one Of the strangest battles OF
his political career here today. Lined up
against him in active support Of the
Bacharachs, who have been open enemies
Of the ex-boss for years, are many Of
Kuehnle's once most scrvile henchmen.
Against him also are the 1000 Negro voters.
whom the Commodore" few years back
voted by battallons under the leadership
Of precinct bosses, some OF whom were
sent to prison. Practically the entire
Negro voting population is in a state of
insurrection against Kuehnle because
Richards, his candidate for Congress, op-
posed the seating of James Bourne, a
Negro druggist, in the Board Of Educa-
ton. Kuehnle has an anchor to wind
ward, however In the fact that Joseph
r. Bartlett, one OF his most loyal sup
porters during dozen years, is virtually
certain of the Republican nomination for
Sheriff.
There are picturesque figures in the
primary battle, A. NJ. Heston, City
COMPTROLLER for t6 years, whom ISuehnla
pulled out of Office for insubordination
is running for City Treasurer. Dave
Barrett, whom Kuehnle made Hestons
successor, and who was in turn sum-
marily removed by the City Commits
sion for insubordination. is a candidate
for frecholder, a $500 Job Samuel Hast
ngs Kelly, one-time boss Of the Fourth
Ward, Is a candidate for Tax Col
lcctor. Ventnor City is in the throes
of bitter mayoralty nomination bat
tic between George Gumphert a Phila-
delphia manufacturer, and Dahlgrcn
Albertson, exPresident OF Council.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
DR.. BRUMBAUGH AT REMOVE
Parade Escorts Him to Y. M. G. A.
Building for Address.

ALTOONA. Pa. Sept. 22.-Dr. Martin G.
Brumbaugh, Republican candidate for
Governor, was given a cordial welcome at
Remove this morning. He arrived early
and was met at the station by a reception
committee of leading citizens, who es-
corted him about the city. He visited the
public schools and made a brief speech to
the students. Following his usual GUS
tom, he did not mention politics, but
spoke along educational lines. From II
to y public reception was held in the
parlors of the Hotel Clinton, where he
shook hands with several hundred people.
At noon a parade was formed at the
hotel Led by the Pennsylvania Railroad
band the gubernatorial candidate was
escorted to the Y. NJ. C. A. Building,
where ne spoke to a large crowd. He dis
cussed good roads and other State issues
At 1.SO he left for Lock Haven. where he
Is to speak tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
ISAAC H. CLoTHlER STRONGLY
IND0RSES BRUMBAUGH
his Name With Those of other Inde-
pendents Added to List.

.PohuenJS Auued TO D1St.
The Brumbaugh's Citizen Committee is
daily reporting strong additions to their
number. Notable among those who yes
terday Joined the committee was Issac
H. Clothier. He expressed himself as OPP
posed to the reelection of Senator PEN
rose, preferring Palmer in the senatorial
contest. Other new members of the COM
mittee are Bayard Henry, of German
town; Theodore c. Search. president of
the PENNSYLVANIA Museum and School for
Industrial Art; Andrew p. Maloney, presi-
dent of the Hygeia Ice and Cold Storage
Company; DIR. Eugene s. Hay OF Wyom-
ing, Pa; George II. Bysle, Mayor of Nc
Keesport Pa; Joseph B. Mccall, presi-
dent Of the Philadelphia Electric Com
pany; DR.. Paul Noigt, of 529 Weet Olhey
avenue, and J. A. Ross, Of 29lI North
Broad street.
The committee yesterday issued a state
ment which strongly set forth their con-
hdencc in Doctor Brumbaugh to give an
unspotted administration of the Highway
Bureau, to use all his power for the
passage Of a local option bill and laws
for the betterment of workers, and to
bring about more equitable taxation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
ITALIAN VOTERS ENLISTED
TO END AGAINST PENR0SE
League Adopts Resolution to Oppose
His Reelection.

Despite the threats of the Republican
Organization leaders of South Philadel-
phia to break up meeting OF the Italian
Political League, which was held last
night at 721 Carpenter street, several hum
dred Italians attended the meeting and
adopted n resolution, unanimously pledg-
ing themselves to work and fight to the
end against the reelection of Senator
Penrose.
Joseph Persichetti chairman of the
league, presided over the meeting and
urgently pleaded for the elimination of
Penroseism and Vareism. Upon his sug-
gestion a resolution was carried to the
effect that no parties be indorsed until
the next meeting, which will take place
next Friday.
3. NJ. Marello urged that voters unite in
full force for good government. Other
speakers were Joseph Tumolill, Thomas
S. Russo and Henry di Berarbini.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
U. S. CANNOT HELP MORE
Cotton Men Told Government Has
Done Enough.

WASHINGTON, Sept 22-The Treasury
Department has done everything in its
power to relieve the cotton producers Of
the South. Secretary McAdoo today told
a delegation Of North Carolinans headed
by Governor Craig, Senator overman and
Representatives Page. Pou and Goodwin
who called at the Treasury Department
today
Secretary McAdoo told the delegation
that under the emergency currency act
the national banks of North Carolina are
entitled to 100000 more than they have
asked for and that this money can be
obtained If they will send the proper
securities
The Secretary informed the North Caro-
lima delegation that the Federal reserve
system would be in operation by Octo-
Der 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PALMER AND MCCORMICK
IN SCHUYLKlLL COUNTY
Large Audiences Hear Democratic
Candidates in Anthracite Region.

Candidates in Anthracite Region.
PoTTsvILLE, Pa. Sept. 22.-Enthu-
siastc receptions were given the Demo-
cratic State candidates, who swept
through Schuylkil County today. Chap
eroned by Congressman r. Fl. Lee, who
came home from Washington for the
purpose. and the county executive off,
clals. the itinerary was taken UP Mt Ash
land speeches being made at that town,
Grardville and Shenandoah during the
morning hours. At noon the State can
didates addressed a large assemblage of
miners and working people in general at
Mahanoy City.
This afternoon was occupied with mass
meetings at Frackville, st. Clair, Schuyl-
kill Haven. Orwlgsburg and Minersville.
The schuylkill trip will conclude at
Pottsvlle tonight with a mass-meeting
at the Academy of Music, which Will
open what will prove one Of the hottest
campaigns OF years.
Congressman A. Mitchell Palmer and
Vance Mccormick will discuss State is
sues. Judge H. o. Bechtel, president Of
the Schuylkill County Courts. will preside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
BoRIE JOINS REoRaANIzERs
Former sold Guard" Approves Can
didaeies Of Palmer and Mccormick.

4. Masistrate Z. X. Borie. well known in
the northeast section OF the city. is a
recent convert Of the reorganization ele-
@ .@neht IN tho Democratic party, He re-
sRntly made known his political standing
by offering a resolution at point meet
ing OF the Twenty-third Ward Demo-
cratic Society and the members Of the
ward committee approving of the State
democracy and the candidates. OF Rep
ssesentative A. Mitchell Palmer for United
'ates ca Senator and Vance c. Mccormick
,, us magistrates new alignment Is the
more noteworthy because ne mad formerly
6een closely Identified with the "old
lee sSse Of the Democratic City Commit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
P1NcHor NOT READY TO QUIT
Washington Party Leaders Fear His
Withdrawal Might Anger Roosevelt.

Despite continued rumors that Clifford
Pinchot may be expected to withdraw
in favor of Congressman A. Mitchell
Palmer in order to unite opposition to
Senator Penrose. A NeVin DIETRICH.
Washington Party State Chairman. and
william Finn. Washington Party leader
In Pittsburgh. united yesterday In de-
claring that Mr. Pinchot would not
withdraw.
Following a Washington Party con-
ference In Pittsburgh yesterday Mr..
Finn said that Mr.. Pinchot was the
only man who could get his own name
off the ticket, and this must be done
within a given time. 1t Is also argued
that II Mr.. Pinchot would withdraw
Colonel Roosevelt might not be willing
10 come into Pennsylvania to take the
stump for the election Of two Demo-
Gratis.