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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MAN LOADED WITH JEWELRY
TAKEN AFTER A STRUGGLE
Companion Escapes From Street Car
When Policeman ATTEMPTS Arrest.

Companion Escapes From Street Car
When Policeman Attempts Arrest.
A glitterng pile of jewelry, valued at
more than $1,000, which the police believe
has been stolen from stores. was taken
from the pockets of a man captured
after a struggle on street car at Tenth
and York streets by Sergeant Ryan, Of
the Park and Lehigh avenues station
A companion OF the alleged thief es-
capped by jumping through the car
window.
The man arrested gave his name as
Frank Mullinan, Sears street near Front
The police say he is an old offender and
was released not more than three months
ago from the Eastern Penltentlary. He
was arraigned In Central station this
afternoon.
Two men met Sergeant Ryan on the
street shortly before noon today and
said they had seen suspicious looking
persons leaving house "up the street. !"
They described the alleged burglars and
Sergeant Ryan started on the hunt.
He saw two persons boarding "a street
car at Tenth and Cumberland streets
who answered the description furnished.
Ryan also boarded the car and, walk
ing UP to the suspects, placed them
under arrest when they started for the
rear. Both men put UP struggle. Dur
ing the fight one escaped by jumping
through an open window: He has not
yet been captured and his companion
says he knows nothing about him.
Searched at the station house Multi
gan took from his pockets rings, watches,
scarf pins. and fraternal organization
emblems. Many OF these had tags on
them. This leads the police to believe
they have been stolen from jewelry
stores,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
FATHER aERAeHTY's FUNERAL

The funeral services for the Very Rev
DR.. Martin ]. Gerashty, rector of the
Church OF Our Mother of Consolation,
Chestnut Hill, will be held tomorrow
morning in the presence Of noted prelates
and priests of the Catholic Church. Final
absolution will be given by Archbishop
Prendergast and Bishop j. j. McCort
and Bishop n. A. Jones also Will par
ticipate.
The body will lie in state at the church
this afternoon at o'clock, and the Holy
Name Society of the parish will act as
guard of honor. The office of divine
service will be said at $50 o'clock tomor-
row morning. A solemn requiem mass
will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Bishop
Jones will officiate.
The Rev. Francis ]. McShane, of At
antic City, will deliver the sermon. The
choir of semnarians from Vllanova will
sing Ohenwalds Requiem Mass. Burial
will be at Villanova. Father Geraghty
formerly was provincial of the Angus
tinian Order
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
FAT MAN KEPT PRISONER
IN A TELEPHONE BOOTH
Once Inside, He Couldn't Turn Until
Help Finally Came.


Hiram Mattison, of Wilmington, man
OF great girth. hurried into telephone
booth in the first floor southeast corner
OF City Hall corridor today and
slammed the door shut. The door is of
the type that folds inward
Nearly half an hour later one of the
elevator operators heard dun thump-
ing, and investigating found that II came
from the telephone booth. Mattison was
still facing the telephone. He was so
fat that the elevator man could not see
whether he was through talking. Con-
cIuding that the man was simply drum
ming with his hngers, the operator went
away.
Some time later a passerby heard the
same humping. He got close enough to
the booth TO realize that Mattison was
trying to get out. but, being too fat
to turn around and reach the handle of
the door. found 1t impossible. Mattison
leaned heavily against the door. trying
to open It, Several other strangers col-
lected, until a score of men were grouped
about the booth.
An elevator starter who knows some
thing about doors finally took charge OF
the situation. Directions were shouted
20 Mattison and after considerable twist
ing and hard work the door was opened.
Mattison, blowing like a pOTpoise, growled
his thanks huskily and hurried on.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
OBITUARIES
DEATH OF GEORGE W. HALL
Former Philadelphia Lawyer Died
Monday in Tracy, Cal.

George w. Hall, a lawyer and former
resident of this city, died on Monday In
Tracy. Cal. where he had been practic-
ing law for the past two years. The
body is on it's way to Philadelphia and
the funeral will take place from the
home of his parents, 1853 East Norris
street.
Mr.. Hall was a postmaster of Kensing-
ton Lodge, No. 211. f. and A. NJ, and
also was a past officer in the Kensing-
ton Royal Arch Chapter; st. Aloan's
Commandery, knights Templar, and a
member of Lu Lu Temple and the Knights
of the Golden Eagle. He was SO years
old. His mother and two sisters SUR
yiye.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MRS. MARGARET sEvERsoN

MONTCLAIR, Sept. 30.-Mrs. Margaret
Severson. 49, Year, old. died at the
home of her son-in-law, DR.. ]. K.
Burgess, of 36 Fairfield street. Mrs.
Severson, who was a native of Philadel-
phia, resided in Baltimore most of her
life, coming to Montclair five years ago.
She lived In Washington during the Civil
War and was active in relief work for
the soldiers. She leaves six children
Mrs. Burgess. of Montclair; Mrs c. NJ
Hardy. Thomas z. Severson and F. w.
Severson, of Baltimore Mrs. John p
Greacon and Miss Naomi Severson, Of
Royal Oaks, Md.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
LOSERS SPENT MOST MONEY
Woodbury. Official Voting Expense
Account Is Filed.

Woodbury's official voting expenses.
filed today In the County Clerks once
show that losing candidates spent more
campaign money than the successful can
didates.
George w. F. Gaunt. who was NOM
mated by the Republicans for re-eIectiop
for State Senator received 9236 votes
Harry Cahill was nominated for sherIfr
on the Democratic ticket Robert Mead
is the Republican nominee for Sherln
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
FuNEpAL OF w. q. RoTHFUs

The funeral of william Gottlob Roth
fus. veteran of the Civil War, who
had served under FarraRut In the bat
tie of Mobile Bay. will be held on Thurs
day. from his home, 242s Cedar street
He was 70 years old and died from an
attack of heart disease. Rothfus Joined
the army at the outbreak Of the civil
War and was later transferred to the
navy, where he received several prizes
for ships captured by ships he served
on. He was a member Of the Red Men
knights of the Iron Ring. Philadelphia
Rife Club, the G. A. r.. and many sing
Ing societies. He was n director OF the
Hygeia Ice Company. His widow and
FIVE children survive. 1nterment Will be
at the North Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
DIR. SOLoN MARKS

MILWAUKEE,, Sept. 3O-Dr. Solon
Marks, aged 81, one of the most
widely known surgeons of Wisconsin,
died yesterday. Dr. Marks was one of
the founders of the American Surgical
Association. He ser red as surgeon in
the Civil War from 1861 to 1S64-first as
surgeon OF the 10th Wisconsin. later as
brigade surgeon under General Sill, next
as division surgeon with General Rous-
seau and finally as chief surgeon of the
first division of the 18th Army Corps
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
Ban on R. n. Breat Removed

The suspension placed on the PAGER r
II. BEeat by the Columbus Grand Circuit
judges last week because Trainer GRADY
drove the horse with shortened hopplss
has been removed. Grady explained tbe
reason for having the short hopples bv
declaring the muddy condition Of The
track at the time OF the race caused
him to DO this TO save Senator NC
Niehols horse from possible injury. The
ban on Grady, however, will NOT b -
aogsd untn Rext season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
FRANCIS CHILD

NEWARK. n. j.. Sept. SO-Francis
Child, lawyer, chairman of the Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commission, twice men
toned as candidate for Governor of
New Jersey on the Democratic ticket and
formerly Judge In the Circuit Courts
In Essex County, y. j.. died Yesterday
at his home at l46 Broad street. Mr..
Child was born In Morristown in lS4a
His father was Judge OF the Court OF
Common Pleas for three terms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
Asks to Increase Its Rates

nearing by the Public Utility Com
mission OF New Jersey at the Court House
IN Camden was held today on petition OF
OollngsWoOd Sewerage Company.
~. S"ieh seeks 10 increase It's rates In order
~ pay Tor the large sums recently ex-
p pSnuea IN developments. A number OF
k,opsfty owners are objsctinE 70 any all
isIt'ss nsi.sIS.. oi Increased rates b. the com
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
WILL PAY DEPos1ToRs IN FULL

Coincident with the receipt OF $1,000 by
City Treasurer McCoach today from the
Germantown Avenue National Bank. II
was announced by George A Crumbie,
iiquidatsng trustee OF the institution, that
In all probability the deposltors OF tbs
Institution will be paid in full
The bank closed It's doors last August
and the $1,000 sent to the City Treasurer
represents q per cent. payment on tha
eaty's deposits IN the institntisa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MRS. MARTHA B. NORRIS

Mrs. Martha B. Norris, wife Of f. Frank
Norris, who for is years has been chief
clerk with William Wharton, Jr., & Co,
died yesterday at her home. sos Lyceunl
avenue, RoNborough She was 30 Years
old and had been i'll for the past four
years. She died from tuberculosis Mrs.
Norris had been an active member OF
the Ebenezer NJ, Z. Church. Manayunk.
for p years, also OF the Lydia Darrah
Council, No 10, Daughters OF Liberty
Her husband and a daughter survive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
IN MEMoRIAM

WANK.-In loving memory OF JOSEPH ~
WANK. Died September 30, 1912.
Dear r. the grave where our loved one
is laid,
Sweet Is the memory that never shall
fade. .
RoEos may wither leaves fan end die
Others forget YOU, never shall ].
sISTER. BROTHERs. NEPHEWs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
pREAcH OF PROMISE SUIT
Young Woman Also Accuses Man Of
Using Her Savings.

Suit was entered in Court No. 3 today
by Dora silverl against Louis Pincus TO
recover damages for alleged breach or
promise. Miss silver, who is just q
years old, declares their engagement
party was given on September 13 and
that she entrusted Pincus with siO5 OF
her savings. Two weeks later, she
charges. PIncus refused to carry out his
promise of marriage.
Judge Davis issued caplas for PIN
Gus, nxing his bail at $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
JAMES CoGAN

James Cogan, chief engineer OF the
Welsbach plant at Gloucester y j.. died
today I'm the Medico- Chirurgtcal Hospital
folloWinS an operation for cancer,
MI Cosan, who was 6S years old, was
first taken in six weeks ago. Five sons
one OF whom is Charles A. Cogan, Dis
tTict Attorney Of Gloucester COUNTY.
survive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MISS KoRNDoERFER WILL WE'D

Alloys V. Young, of Willow Grove, Pa.
today procured marriage license to
marry Estelle Korndoerfer, of 17l7 North
Seventeenth street. Miss Korndoerfer is a
well-knuwn artist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MRS. S. F. zUR NIEpEN

Mrs. Shekla F -Zur Nieden, widow OF
Or. Carl +, w kur Nleden, died yes
terday al her home, 4OSS Lancaster ave
nue.. She was IS years old, and had been
confined to her home for a long time.
Two sons survive,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
Change Date of Airedale Show

H. NJ. Donovan. secretary of the Phila-
delphla Airedale Terrier Club, has an
nounced a change in the date of the
show to be held al the Bellevue-S Stra tford
back one week, from November IS to
November 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
STUNGi

A fly buzzed all about
To find a passage out;
Then on the window sill
A minute stood quite still.
I thought he was asleep
And caught him just to keep;
He looked so fine a fellow
With rings of black and yellow.
He scolded dreadfully
And stuck pin in me.
/ dropped him pretty quick;
My hand was awful sick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30

wyckoff Cook, mother Of superintendent
OF Water Works 4. r. Cook died late
last night, She was IN her ssth year
and had outlived all her family with
the exception OF the son. Mrs. Cook VIII
be buried tomorrow in Haokettstown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MISS ETHEL Z. cATHcARr

Miss Ethel Lee Cathcart. 81 years old
died Yesterday az her home. $50 Westyisws v
street, Germantown. She lost her brother
six months ago, and had been In poor
health since that time. For many wears
Miss Cathcart had devoted herself 10 a
study Of the arts and sciences. Two
sisters, Marjorie and Helen, survive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
EMDEN EXPECTS CAPTURE
But Kaissr's Nephew Says Raider
Will MAKE a Run"
LONDON. Sept.

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Colombo today stated that a nephew OF
Kaiser Wilhelm on board the German
cruiser Emden told the captain OF a
captured ship that he expected the Em-
den would be captured.
But well make run for It," he added
seaadsatla
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
Mns AMnRrw MnENnoE

Mrs. Marie Tlerney McEnroe, widow
OF Andrew MeEnroe, died yesterday
at her home "a East Graver's lane, Chest
nut Hill. For many years she had at
tended the Church of Our Mother OF
Consolation. Two daughters survive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30

MRS. AMY WYcKoFF COOK
DOVER. Del. Sept 0-MrA Amy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30

Tomorrop-A butterfly Dandy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-08
How 1t Helps YOU

ODAY Ell newspaper enterprise page
section of The Herald of this issue which is all devoted exclusively to the
advertising single specially" al TOdays
The p pages Of advertising for one single represent
The house advertising through page primarily
jObng whose retail business IS only side line and whose
The lines advertised speciality
with the local advertiser
exception almost newspaper space directly and
appear in the trade journals ~, -, -, IT..
me 81 Ina and siv on the merits Of the PROPOSITION with
sPe fa4s5 To an g5vsTsers Of circulation of 1900 or more
m I 5c appears On Tuesday day. only regular
ordinary editions paper special offerings Of kind beyond the
The qualification of such remarkable special benefit first
advertised special lines and
house doing millions dollars
its continuous local operation
growth Development and
It viii benefit second all special
appear and special
dealers,
induced demand the STANDARD advertised
goods against
benefit through emphasizing the
prosperity through all the unfortunate
through directing attention to Ell PasO the
important southwest; through advertising FL
only ty.in this condition justify
general pause pages
advertising
danger being passed by parade great advertising project
indirectly inquiry 4 line
benefit the whole southwest through thus calling attention
possesses
prime Importance offering every
delivery.
It VIII benefit fifth The Herald for directs attention striking way
city;
that the merits Of the proposition solely and the intrinsic value of its
space patronage
southwestern Indeed it doubtful
performance las ever equaled in
advertising Of great todays
throughout
territory for it viii readers their first insight and impression the
operations
world;
they may goods every
specially of the hardware and machinery trade
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-08
Newest War Developments Interpreted

predicted Friday in analysis
German been attacked
flank "B" that
along compelled
rud but that the defending still in conjunction
between vity and VeTdun with the Of the eastern frontier
on
along fighting days.
pressing vicinity great victory
reported the allies.
Map today Fridays map reproduced
by the few days operations
today the dispatches
today, world heavy
approximate fOrc between
parallels indicates approximate position Of the
heavy On the German
right Fridays away from that
dangerous position positions
otherwise retired
actually from Paris Here thew
crescent against
line o the allies.
Evidently heavy assault near @C in the
attempt failed
rpused all
great (near C Nancy n 4D
BfOrt ChaOn and vry
forts making strong
Muhaun extremity
position in
Friday point peril
HA
including landing
German s IN imuinen
fortre
The Germans along
the envOp army corps
the defeat
French prisoners In which separate
armies 10 night separately instead unbrOk the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-08
LITTLE
INTERVIEWS

66TIHE public will never know how
much happiness was created
for people who lead a drab
lie" said Adj. James Hunter. OF the
Salvation Army by that automobile
ride The Herald arranged for last Fri
day Those poor women had scarcely
seen, much less ridden in. an automo-
bile before and they enjoyed it all as
II it was a dream The picnic was a
great success and the only regret
had was that two pathetically poor
little Mexican mothers with wee babes
showed up at my headquarters the day
following the picnic and asked for
ride. thinking that the automobile was
TO be ready for them Saturday instead
Of Friday ] found that they also
needed food as well as a ride and sup
piled them with enough 10 eat but
they were more disappointed in not
getting the automobile ride than they
were happy TO get the food they need
ed so much
q an glad TO see that Chihuahuita
IS to be made sanitary and habitable."
said mayor c. T. Kelly. The cOudi-
tons Of certain sections Of that district
have been frightful for some time and
its a wonder there has not been a
terrible epidemic OF sickness The ma
jority Of the houses can be made sanl-
and within the next month or SIX
weeks the old adobe shacks and huts
viii be RACED. The health department
viii prevent similar shaclzs from be-
ing built in other sections OF the city
VALLEY farmers have had a prosper
Gus summer" said S B. OrndOrfE The
yield Of crops has been unusually large
and there has been a good market for
all products, excepting possibly the
ca-ra1orrnas About $4,000 was lost
BY the melon raisers because the com
mission merchants at Chicago failed
10 market them But next year the
valley farmers will undoubtedly mar
ket their own melons and in this event
will realize more money from the sale
There is no denying that the Euro
pean war has had depressing effect
on this country" said c. J. Frawley-
When was in the east I saw on every
hand the general depression that has
been brought about since the war. As
came west this depression was less
and less in evidence Texas. except for
its cotton business. has not been badly
affected Except for the Mexico cot
ton. FL Paso has no cotton trade and
it is my opinion that this city has SUI
fered less than any other city In the
state"
More than $4,000 has been raised
by the budget fund committee 1t is
certainly the duty Of every person who
VIII now be seen by the committee TO
do as well as the earlier subscribers
have done" said F. l. Manning The
amount still TO be raised is less than
fifth Of the total II the public
spirited persons who subscribed four
tlfths could afford il, there IS no rea-
son why those who have vet to be
seen by the committee cannot be Just
as generous"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-08
The Sheep
BY GEORGE FITCH.
Author OF AT Good Old siuash.s

FTTHE sheep is bundle Of dirty wool
equipped with four black legs
and a "baa-"
The sheep uses the legs to get into
trouble and the 'baar as a substitute
ruped which would be better off with
several less less. II the sheep could
be hauled to and from pastures on a
cart il would require less care ana
would repay its owner more richly
The sheep comes into the world as
a blithe little lamb Its Legs are 1uu
grown at this time and begin at once
to carry it where it has no business
TO go. BY the time a lambs legs have
had q years practice they can carry
him so far in an hour that it will take
shepherd all night TO find him
A sheep doesn't know any more about
finding his way home than mem
Der OF the Broadway bar in New
York He viii also follow his leader
over a precipice like a straight ticket
man voting a ticket furnished by three
bosses in the back room OF a saloon
The sheep spends his life eating
grass with his long sharp bill and
waggine his short. staccato tail He
eats in a thorough and painstakinE
fashion and after he has lunched off
Of an acre Of ground an army worm
would have to carry provisions 70
get across it. Because of his patient
way Of accommodating tootnful of 1ood
here and another there. the sheep can
flourish on land which IS not useful
for anv other purpose except TO sell
to city men for fruit orchards. The
rolling wastes of Australia and the
West are covered with sheep who get
and the gold prospector grows thinner
sheen are also used instead Of lawn
mowers by economical golf clubs, but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-08
JUAREZ WOMAN is
STRUCK BY Alto

An automobile and a street car
collided on san Antonio street Tuesday
morning and Mrs. Rosario Provfncio of
Juarez. was struck by the automobile
and knocked to the pavement The
automobile was driven by Josepb sch
rinsl-y. and Z G. Gaal was riding with
him in the front seat when the acct
dent occurred. Sahrinsky attempted 10
turn or FL Paso street into San Antonio
street lust as the street car was tr1rr
ing the corner. The automobile sv-uDr-
wide. slzidded and struck Mrs Provincial
who was waiting for a Mexico car al
the San Antonio street CROSSING 81 n
Pas1 street. She was knocked down and
was dragged in front of the automoT,iIe
for a distance of 20 feet ii is q,i5
She was assisted into the auto and
taken to a doctors office for medical
attention.