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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
MCCORMICK AND PALMER
SPEAK TONIGHT AT SCRANTON
They Attend Convention of STAT
Federation of Democratic Clubs.

SCRANTON, Pa. Sept. l1-Fh" cunl
vention of the Pennsylvania Federation
Of Democratic clubs began its sessions
here this morning at the Hotel casey.
The session was devoted to receiving cre-
dentials of the delegates Leonard Levy,
vice president Of the federation, is an
active candidate for the presidency to
succeed W. B. Wilson. Secretary Of La
hor Mr. Wilson. as well as the DEM
ocratic candidates. Congressman y.
Mitchell Palmer for the senate and
Vance Mccormick for Governor are at
tending the convention and vii. speak at
a mass-meeting in Town Hall tonight
The local committee has allotted 10 min
ut"s of the program tor woman suffrage
speakers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
CHAUFFEUR WRECKS AUTO
TO AVOID COLLISION
Drives Machine Against Trolley Pole
and Prevents Hitting Taxicab.

Driving his automobile into a trolley
tolc to escape crashing into a taNicab
last night at sixteenth and CErstnut
streets. John Fox. a chauffeur, narrowly
missed iniuring his employer Morton
I<ahn, and Miss Grace Hemingway, the
latter's companion
The right front wheel was torn from
the machine with the exception Of the
hub. and the occupants were almost
hurled over tho windshield. Kahn ucCa-
stoned much mystery in connection with
tho accident by removing all marks Of
Identification from the wrecked machine
and locking them in a box on the back
Of the car.
Kahn is connected with the firm Of
solomon kahn x SON furniture dealers
2l3 West Girard avenue. He lives at 22S0
North Thirteenth street. and Miss Hem
irgway at lii0 North Nineteenth street
The chauffeur was complimcntcd by
MIR. Kahn Hc said that had they struck
the taxicab they could not have escaped
injury
The accident occurred at 1890 o'clock
and the car was not removed until this
morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PRESIDENTIAL TENT FOLDED
Canvas Covering Removed From
White House Lawn.

WASHINGTON, Sept. f.-President
Wilson has folded his tent.
No longer does the canvas covered sum-
mer Office stand on the rear lawn of the
White House. 1t was removed today.
The President vii, not miss it much.
As matter of fact it was not a sue
cess Erected under his orders in order
10 give him cool retreat in which to
work on hot days. it failed of its pur-
pose. 1t was not cool retreat. The
inside Office was cooler
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
LONDON BANKERS STILL
DISCUSS THE LOAN PROBLEM
Cannot Agree 10 Extension Without
Aid of Government.

LONDON. Sept l7.-ThroEmorton street
continued cheerful today. but trading IN
securities was not brisk The stock Ev-
change Committee and the bankers ar-
experiencing difficulty in agreeing regard-
ing the question of outstanding loans
Tho bankers are maintaining that IL
would he impossible 10 consent to AN
exteus of all loans for "A year without
guarantee uy the Government
Tine public showed a disposition IN ok
e~rise more caution pending the receipt
~ fresh UrNs regarding the tga'ing.
Rates for hills were easy at 3 per cent
for three months, in spite of the fact
that the Bank OF ENGLAND rate remairdod
unchanged
The state Of the British Treasury hill
issue has made a great impression. The
French Government is preparing ~ place
yearly per cent. treasury bills here,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
SECRETARY DANIELS TO SPEAK
other Prominent Officials Will At
tend Navy Yard Ceremonies.

An event Of Importance in the Phlladel-
phia Forward Movement will take place
on Monday at League Island, when
ground will be broken by Director George
w. Norris for the new shipways to be
constructed at the Navy Yard Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels will be present
and make the principal address. Among
others who will attend will be Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Franklin -. Roose-
Welt, the members of the House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs, Mayor Blankenhurg
and his Cabinet and all the members of
Councils. A number of business mems
associations have also been Invited to
attend the ceremonies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. JR.,
WILL JOIN LOCAL FIRM
Will be New York Manager for Mont
gomery, Clothier & Tyler.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., eldest son of
former President Roosevelt, will beco;ra
associated with the firm of Montgomery
Clothier e. Tyler investment bankers, of
133-l3j South Fourth street. and will be
resident manager of the New York branch
of the firm, which will be opened in the
near future.
Robert /. Montgomery. the head of the
firm and the Stock Exchange member,
will spend part of his time in the of
fees in this city and part of it in New
York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
WOMEN GET BERTHs WITH CITY
Mrs. Mary E. Passmore Is Named
Probation Officer.

President Judge Brown, of the AIunic-
ipal Court. today announced the appoint
ment Of Mrs. Mary T.. Passmore. $3.50
Fow"lton avenue, as probation officer, at
a salary of 5000 a year. Mrs. Passmore
will take charge of juvenile deIinquents.
Miss Florence ConrOy, of 1890 Kerbaugh
street. was appointed stenoGraphcr for
the juvenile Court at a salary of $500
Miss Conroy was originally attached 20
the House OF Detention, but loft some
time ago to take another position.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THIS CANDIDATE A HIGH FLYER
Andrew, of Massachusetts,, to Cam
paign for Congress in Aeroplane.

BOSTON. Sept. f7.-Campagning in an
aeroplane is one of the latest novelties
in political stumpng in Massachusetts.
A Platt Andrew, candidate against Con-
gresham Gardner for the Republican,
nomination for Congress, has made ar
rangements TO sail in Burgess Wright
bplane piloted by Clifford Webster from
one town to another throughout his dis
trict.
Andrew has planned to get an early
start from Marblehead Saturday fore
noon and fly to Swampscott for his first
speech.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
LONDON KEEPS GUARD
AGAINST GERMAN AIRSHIPS
Police Restrict Street Lights-Air
Scouts Reconnoitre.

LONDON, Sept IL.
Scotland Yard issued a statement today
saying that in view of the known power
and range of modern Zeppelins the Com.
missioner of Police has been advised BY
the aviation department of the Admiralty
that 1t is desirable to continue for the
present the diminution of lights in the
streets and shops.
An airship will be sent for several nights
to examine London from above, but some
time may be required for this to be car
ried out satisfactorily as intensity of the
darkness varies on different nights. As
result of this examination it is hoped to be
able to modify certain existing restric.
tions. In the meantime, the statement
says, It Is necessary in the public interest
that the reduction of the illumination Of
streets and shops should be maintained
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Low WATER CLOSES MILLS
Nearly 400 Persons in Manayunk
Plants Made Idle.

Nearly 400 persons were thrown out of
work today by the closing of several
Manayunk mills on account of the lack
of water in the canal. Unless rain comes
to their relief none. of the manufacturers
will be able to operate for at least several
days
Those most seriously affected are yarn
and plush manufacturers, who say that
this is their busy season. The water is
ten inches below normal in Flat Rock
Dam, and unless II soon rises IL is be-
lieved that more mills will have to close.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
NO ACTION ON RATE CASE
UNTIL EARLY IN OCTOBER
Officials Close to Commission Think
New Hearing Will Be Held.

WASHINGTcH, Sept. 1.-THE next step
in the new five per cent. advance rate
case will not be taken until the early
mart of October Interstate Commerce Of
ficials today said. Then the commission
will consider the petition of the Eastern
railroads Tor reopenlng Of their case.
Officials close to members of the COM
mission expressed the opinion that the
case will be reopened and a date set for
the new hearing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
TO REPORT LIGHTING PROBLEM
Arcs May Be Erected Whole Length
of Frankford Avenue.

The lighting committee Of the Frank
fora Board Of Tarde will make a report
On the lighting problem of that part OF
he CITY al a meeting TO be held tonight
Al 1912 Frankford avenue.
In connection with this work, the PhiIa-
delphia Electric Company is soon 20 erect
Ave sample arc lights on Frankford ave-
nue. north Of Orthodox street II these
prove satisfactory similar lights will
probably be erected the entire length OF
ths avenue,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
LOCAL FIRE RECORD

7 05-7slc Frankford ave-. william
Ferris ,.-r--..-. ....-. ..... Unknown
s.tu-Sorrbea=t corner sixth ami ArrR
str occupied hv Dr ScHsUc6. T'ntnnvn
82-larh and Market SITS: 4.
s.Es-Main ana Green sts.; Pennsylya-
MA r. r. bridge. ....... Unknown
= O7-Gao y. Broad St; Regal Motor
COMPANY ---..-.r.,-.. -..,.-- TrlFuR
2 On-ls43 : frh ST. Morris Garland 1000 None
ssO-s1f-i3-l5 Webster 50. warehouse
occupied tv n, Fe.aWau 90 t.u ".I1tug
o oon-I547 & Tth St. back fence of dwell
inz oC. upied by Morris Gorsn TrI'iug
q O0-sll Webster st.. rag shon Uf Hy-
man selbman ..-....... Trang
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BRYAN HAS A NEW DRINK
"Villa Sorrento Limeade" Displaces
the Grape Juice.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Secretary of
State Bryan is introducing a new dry"
drink. He calls it villa Sorrento
l.imeade," being made of lines from
Villa Sorrento, his Florida home. Sec
rctary of War Garrison suggests that II
be named aCarranza -zapata."
The limeade Is a substitute for grape
juice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
MT. LASSEN'S NEW FlSSURE
Ash-laden Vapor Escapes From West
Side. Below Summit Crater.

MINERAL, Cal. Sept. l7-Vast guam
titles Of ash-ladon steam vanor are es-
Gaping today as a result Of violent
eruption Yesterday at Lassou Peak. Th-
vapor Is escaping from the west side of
the mountain below the rim of the sum-
init crater. The indications are that the
crater will fill up and that future erup-
tons viii occur through the new fssure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Fletcher Commands Atlantic Fleet

NEW YORK, Sept l7-Rear Admiral
Frank F. Fletcher, who commanded the
United States fleet at Vera Cruz last May,
was installed as COmmander-in-Chief of
the North Atlantic feet at the New York
Navy Yard today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
MANY MEN ENTOMBED
IN KENTUCKY COAL MINE
Rescuers and Equipment Are Hurried
to Scene of Explosion.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Sept 17.-Word has
been received here of an explosion in
coal mine at Rockport, Ky. Rescuers
and equipment have been sent to the
scene.
The dispatch received here asked for
help and stated only that number of
men had been entombed by an explo-
sion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
TURKISH ARMY REPORTED
WITHIN RUSSIAN BORDER
Petrograd Hears German Cavalry
Officer Is in Command.

PETEOGRAD, Sept II.
It is reported by sem-official source
that Turkey has concentrated a large
army on the Bulgaria frontier.
General Won Sanders, Prussian cavalry
officer, who has been assigned to service
in the Sultan's army, is expected to com.
mand it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
SOUTHERN STORM LOST ON WAY

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE Weather
Bureau today announced that the South
ern storm had passed inland 10 Georgia
and that It would lose its intensity.
Warnings we're ordered down 10 the
South Atlantic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
ROME sept. IL,

ROME Sept. Il,
Strong forces Of troops are held in
reserve. not alone in Rome. but in nearly
all Of the larger Italian cities, to quell
spreading anti-neutralitv demonstrations
There seems to be general concerted
movement the source Of which remains
hidden. to force the hand Of the Govern
ment, make It repudiate It's Triple Al
lance treaty obligations and ama,gamate
with the allies against Germany and
Austria.
The Government, ny to the present has
refused to be impressed with the agtta-
ton, and has constantly insisted that the
original proclamation Of neutrality is to
be riEidly adhered to. However. there
are extremely strong rumors that changes
in the cabinet are impending and II they
come it is expected the Government will
be forced to take definite action.
A number Of newspapers today print
stories declaring the Italian military at
tache at Berlin has left there after
vigorously obiectiHs to severe criticism of
1talys attitude by high court officials.
None Of these stories is confirmed by the
Foreign Office,
Marquis nj san Giuliano. the Italian
Foreign Minister has rendered his resg-
nation. but it has not yet been accepted
He is one Of very small group of
Italian statesmen who believe that Italy
is morally bound to support the Triple
Alliance.
II is sihnihcant to note that feeling
OF hostility has sprung up against the
foreign minister This is said to be
shared ever by other members Of the
Cabinet. Should the foreign minister
withdraw his duties would devolve upon
Premier salandro, who is looked upon as
heirg in favor of "a government policy
which would he more popular
Baron Macchio. the Austrian Ambassa-
dor. and II. De Flotow, the German Am
bassador have exhausted their diplo-
matte resources to force Italy To declare
herself openly in favor Of Austria and
Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Furniture
Genuine Antique Embroideries

we nave a very choice selection few valuable Tapestry
moToderles in the Flemish and Chinese art which
shouq oe appreciated by collectors and under
glass tor an exceptional wall treatment.
ALSO
HHteu Shipment has been of
worked Bulgarian Embroidery Of more inexpensive type
suitable Tor pillow tops o table covers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
CALL FOR ITALIAN
RESERVISTS TAKEN
TO MEAN EARLY WAR
Martial Spirit Rife in Italy
and Troops Are Held
Ready to Quell Disturb
anCes.

LONDON. sept H.
italian reservists tn Paris have been
notified to report on September Is. accord
ing to a dispatch to the Telegraph They
expect that Italy will enter the war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
FALL OPENING NEW MATERIALS S
Curtains and Draperies

NEW fILE NETS Grenadines, Madras o.
Ivory and deep Ecru for sash long curtains
Beautiful Crenne Tafeta LINEN in newest designs
and colorings. '' - ''' 1~'@"'
Furniture Coverings. - 80 e''90 -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-09
CHARLIE BENNETT TELLS
OF FIRST CATCHER'S "PAD'

Charlie Bennett, the noted catcher
of the famous Detroit team of 1886
1887, delights in telling the story OF
how he and his wife made the first
catcher's breast protector. 1t was q
constant source of worry to Mrs. Ben
nett to watch her husband being made
"a target for the speed merchants OF
80 years ago. And she fully realized
the pressing necessity of some kind
of armor to prevent the hot shot sent
through by these speed slabmen from
caving in rib Or two which belonged
to her better half.
After much deep thinking and eonsid-
cradle labor the BENEFITS shaped out
something that had faint resem-
blance to the. protector worn today.
In a private trial it worked fine,
and in the try-out Charlie would let
the ball slip through his hands and
bang up against his chest without ex-
periencing the slightest jar. After
Bennett got used to it he wore it in
a regular contest, and, with the eyes
of thousands OF spectators upon him,
he would let fast one hit him square
on the chest The ball would rebound
back almost to the pitcher.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-09
THE
WORK OF LOCAL
Y. N. c. A. BOYS

Especial STAR Bulletin correspondencel
WAlLUUK, Maui. Sept. S.--Satur.
day evening IN the Alexander House
gymnasium the Honolulu Y. NJ. c. A
boys gave their all-star athletic per.
Torrance and il was most certainly a
success.
The feature of the evening was the
pyramid work. 10 in all. under the di.
rection OF s. W. Robley. the extension
secretary of the Honolulu Y NJ. G. A.
In consideration OF the fact that Mr..
Robley has had this class but mat.
ter of two months the results are
amazing.
The parallel bar work and mat drill
IVA as exceptionally fine and brought
forth round after round Of applause.
The distance dive was won by David
Bent who covered 10 feet IL inches:
August Comacho second. IL feet s
inches; Theodore Decker, third. Il
feet inch.
The high dive was most interesting
from the standpoint of competition on
the previous night In the elimination
contests four of the boys had cleared
) feet 3 inches, but In the finals with
4 feet 6 inches to start the line kept
moving upward until the previous
record held by David Bent of feet
81 inches was passed by Both Bent
So inches was passed by both Bent
ter clearing feet inches.
Robley then continued until rec.
ord of 5 feet . inches had been made
which is the new record which goes to
the Honolulu Y. NJ. C. A.
The boys have had the time Of their
lives and it kept Mr.. Robley busy
rounding them up Monday in regard
to getting them ready to leave.
1t is to be hoped that the trip may
be repeated again in the future
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-09
18th Will PLAY
VENICE in THIS
CITYDEC. 18th

The schedule FIR the Venice team
on It's Hawaiian trip has been definite
" announced by H. g. Lowrey, who
is managing the .toar. and it is assured
that there viii be enough games TO
give thief ans some real baseball. Also,
it viii give an opportunity to compare
the work of the Coast LCagners with
that OF the locals.
One desirable feature Of the sche-
dule is that the 18th Infantry team
gets a Sunday game In Honolulu. The
Oahu League would play to empty
stands II It wasn't for the soldiers,
and the army teams deserve all the
consideration that can be given them.
Besides. the fans like to see new faces
occasionally, and its pretty safe
bet that the 25th plays as good, II aot
better bali than the local aggregations.
Following is the Venice schedule:
Thursday, November 19, 18th Infan-
try, at Schofield; Saturday. November
81, Coast Defense, at Athletic aPrk;
Sunday, November % Chinese, at
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-09
PHILADELPHIA
AND new YORK
Want big game
tBy Latest Maill

NEW YORK.-A hot fight is on at
present between New York and Phila!
delphia to secure the Army-Navy
football game for next fall. Since it
was announced that Washington, ID.
c., which had been agreed upon by
the two United States schools as the
1914 meeting place, has found that it,
will be impossible to stage the game.
Gotham and the Quaker City have
been making strenuous efforts to be
chosen for the honor.
1t will probably be some time yet
before decision is reached What
this will be is hard to say. The au-
thorities at West Point and Annapolis
are apparently Just as much at sea
over the place for holding the game
as the average football follower. 1t
has been intimated that the selection
will be left to Secretary of War CARR
son and Secretary of the Navy Dan
iels.
West Point men make no secret of
the fact that they would prefer to have
New York selected for the game this
year. In fact. many army men go so
far as to advocate the selection of
New York as the permanent place for
holding the game. That the navy
holds different view of the matter is
shown by the plans made to stage
the 1914 game in Washington.
For long time it was thought that
the game would be played on the big
polo field in Washington. Then an
unexpected hitch arose and last week
1t was officially announced that the
game would have to be played else.
where. New York and PHILADELPHIA
Immediately got the wires working
to obtain the game. The polo grounds.
the home of the New York Giants. and
Shibe park, the home of the Athletics,
were offered Philadelphia also has
another gridiron to offer-Franklin
Field. the athletic plant of the Uni
versitv of Pennsylvania. It was on
this field that so many Army-Navy
games of other years have been play
ed.
New York had its first opportunity
to entertain the Army. and Navy at
the gridiron classic last year. That
New York appreciated the opportu..
nifty was shown by, the enormous
crowd which jammed the Polo grounds
to witness the contest Even persons
who opposed the holding of the game
here admitted that the crowd was
well handled and that New York had
been good selection.
Some followers of the gridiron sport
fear that the Army and Navy will be
unable to reach an amicable agree
ment over the place for the game this
year and that as result the contest
may be called of. This view, how
aver. Is not held by many familiar
with the conditions. These persons
believe that II there is any hitch in
the negotiations the matter win be
smoothed out by Secretaries Garrison
and Daniels.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-09

A bill introduced by Senator Hitch
cock prohibits the purchase in the
United States of bonds of any CONN.,
try at war.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-09
PIRATES HAVE HooDoo JOB.

II looks as if the first base position
at Pittsburg was haunted. No matter
who holds down the initial sack for
the Pirates, down goes his batting av.
erage and away goes his reputation.
One or two-like Jack Miller-have
made good after escaping from Pitts
burg and locating in some other city.
Most of them go to pieces and those
who are imported with great reputa'
ton fade away just as Konetchy did
this season.