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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
oUIMET LEAVES FOR PINEHuRsT

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-Francis Ouimet
the American open golf champion,
started South yesterday for two weeks
practice at Pinehurst, N G. He ex-
poets to play on several courses In the
middel States before sailing in April TO
compete in the British amateur and
open title events
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
We an, Nervous and
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AAcn
Permanently Cured

DIR. Hughes Is
an AL expert
enced Specialist
who successfully
treats and per
rnznently cures
Blood Poison.
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
GRANT ENTERS FoLo.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2S-The New York
National League club last night
received the signed contract of Eddie
Grant, veteran iuhelder who was pur-
chased from Cincinnati last season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
FOOTBALL MEETING FEB. 6.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-E n. Hall,
chairman of the intercollegiate foot
bah ru1s committees. has called a
meeting ~ the TWO committees in this
city for february
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
"slo POLE" NOW A TIGER.

DETROIT MICH. Jan 2S.-Harry
Coveleskie. left-hand pitcher drafted
from Chattanooga last year, has signed
a contract TO play with the Detroit
Baseball club thfs season
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23
VAUGHN STICKS WITH EvERs.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Jan. %
Manager Evers, OF the Chicago Nation
al League club. who was in Fort Worth
to-day, announced that he had secured
the signature of Pitcher James Vaughn
to threeyear contract.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-23

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
INTEREST MAKING SAFETY
CARNIVAL A BIG SUCCESS
Many Children, High School Stu
dents and Teachers Visit Exhibit.

The Carnival and Convention of Safety
has met with great success as an edu-
cational factor because of the interest
displayed on the part OF many children,
high school students and teachers, who
have visited Convention Hall, Broad
street and Allegheny avenue.
Special invitations were issued to all
the district high schools yesterday at the
suggestion of Dr. william Jacobs, Acting
Superintendent of Schools. and students
turned out in large numbers for both
afternoon and evening sessions The
program this evening will be devoted
especially to mothers, who will be ad-
mitted free. Lantern slides Will show
safety methods for use in case of ac-
cidents.
An exhibition of the work done In tent
ed camps by the Camp Fire Girls or
America will be one of the features this
evening Children from the Widener
Home for Cripples and inmates of the
Pennsylvania Institute for the Deaf and
Dumb will attend the carnival this after
noon as guests of the Home and School
League.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
UNITED STATES TROOPS
TO STAY IN MEXICO
Evacuation of Vera Cruz Indefinitely
POSTPONED,

WASHINGTON oct. 2.-The evacuation
of Vera Cruz, originally scheduled for Oc-
tober 1. today was delayed until October
IL at the earliest, and 1t is probable that
the American troops will not leave the
Mexican fort for some time after that
date, on account of the uncertainty of the
situation in the interior
Following the receipt of dispatches in
dlcating that the Villa revolt Is gaining
ground in the north of Mexico, Counselor
Lansing, of the state Department, re-
quested Major General Wotherspoon, chief
of staff, not to move the troops for some
time. Instructions accordingly were sent
to General Funston not to commence
preparations for departure until after Oc
tober IL.
War Department officials today admitted
that the actual date of the evacuation
of Vera Cruz is very probematicai."
1t depends not only on the result of the
various revolutions now in progress, but
on the outcome of the peace conferences
scheduled for next week, and on the
Willingness of the leaders In Mexico to
accept the Carranza government at the
port of Vera Cruz.
The official explanation for the delay
in the evacuation is that ''the details OF
the shift of the Civil Government cannot
be successfully worked out in a short
time"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
STUDY OF SPANISH ADDED
TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
DR.. Jacobs Announces Changes in
English and Other Studies.

English studies in the elementary
schools will be changed as a result Of
e conference held at the Normal School.
al which Doctor William C. Jacobs. Act
ing Superintendent of Schools. presided.
Doctor Jacobs announced today that he
VIII appoint a committee TO draft a new
course in English.
The new course will pay more atten
tion to the correct speaking and writing
OF English and less to the technical sida
OF the study, according to Doctor Jacobs.
spanish courses will be added TO the
curriculum of several district high
schools as result of requests for such
courses made by numerous pupils within
the last few months, George Wheeler
Associate Superintendent OF Schools ex-
pressed the opinion today that the de-
mand for Spanish is due to the move
ment for increased trade with South
America and also TO the opening of the
Panama Canal
Students of stenography in the district
high schools are especially anxious 10
learn Spanish. Within the last few days
the requests have been numerous from
both boys and girls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
KAISER'S PERSONAL ORDER
BROUGHT Won HAUSEN HOME
"shske-up" Of Staff Due to "Bad
Strategy" Is Berlin Rumor.
DnnTrAJ

bbRblINt OCJ. q.
Constant and apparently well-grounded
reports prevail here that the Kaiser has
shaken VI his General STAFF and replaced
at least one general at the 'front.' because
Of the bad strategy and worse tactics
which have compelled the Germans to
fight again to recover French territory
which they once held especially around
Rheims.
General Won Hausen, formerly Minister
of War in saxony, is the. general mem
tional as having been deposed and re-
placed by the Kaiser's personal orders.
He commanded Army No. 3. also known
as the Army of Saxony. He has been
succeeded by General Won Einem, for
merly War Minister in Prussia.
While 1t has been generally known
that Won Hansen had been replaced It
was said that his III health was the
cause. But Berlin has now heard that
1t was the Kaisers dissatisfaction with
this generals operations In the field that
caused the "illness of convenience" which
resulted In his withdrawal from the front
and the appointment of Won Einem to
succeed him.
The bad three weeks that Germany has
had in France, after her earlier successes,
have created feeling of doubt in tho
capital, but just as this feeling was be-
ginning to shake the confidence of the
country In the final outcome the news
Of the achievements of the submarine U-9,
under Captain Weddgen, in sinking the
Aboukir, Hogue and Cressy, came to re-
store a measure of confidence and dissi-
pate the gathering doubts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
FATHER BELIEVES MISSING
BOY WAS KIDNAPPED
George Barnes and Money of His
Employer Strangely Disappeared.

~ A4ShPkJSoACus
Kidnapped and whirled away in an
automobile is what happened to George
Barnes, 16 years old, 12 North 57th street,
according to his parents. He mysteri-
ously vanished last Thursday while on
his way to deposit money belonging to
his employers.
The boy was employed ms a clerk by
Charles Pomberantz, delicatessen dealer
52d and Walnut streets. During the past
two months he had been sent daily to
the West Philadelphia Bank, SD and
Market streets, to make deposits. He had
SlOO in cash and several cnecks when he
disappeared.
Wearing a white coat and apron, the
boy left the store last Thursday morning.
He had received instructions from his
employers to return at once after maxi
ing the deposit. When the boy failed
to return his employers made INQUIRIES
at the bank. They were informed by the
receiving teller that he hadn't been there.
In the alarm sent out for the boy he
Is described as about 8 feet 3 inches
tall. weighing about 125 pounds, freckled
face and dark eyes.
My boy was honest and was we'll
pleased with his position" said Mr.,
Barnes. II feel sure that he was nut
into an automobile and taken away by
men who wanted to get his money"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
W0RKMEN TRAPPED AS
FLAMES SWEEP FACTORY
Attempt to Save Clothing Nearly
Proves Fatal.

Fourteen men we're nearly sufrocated
today when they rushed back into the
burning hair-mattress establishment of
Nathan Wagman, 1715-17 South Eighth
street, to obtain clothing left in the up
per stories. They had barely reached
the second floor when choking clouds of
smoke from burning hair enveloped them.
Firemen realizing the plight of the men
dashed into the building and brought the
unfortunate workmen to the street.
The fire started in the stock room of
the factory, where quantities OF hair
used for stuffing mattresses is stored.
Two men were In the room at the time.
They were Joseph Chapman and Oscar
Wagman, son of the proprietor of the
place. 1t is thought spontaneous com
bustion is responsible for the fire. as
smoking Is not permitted.
Chapman and Wagman dashed from
the room, and, going up to the second
and third stories, warned the other IA
employees. These ran TO the street
Because at first there did not seem to
be much fire in the building, the men
who had come out minus their coats and
hats, with one accord, dashed back into
the building TO recover them.
Just as they reached the second floor
choking clouds of smoke rolled TN the
from the burning hair room.
The men were trapped. Fireman hear
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
ITALIAN SWINDLER AGAIN
WORKS SMOOTH GAME
Fleeces countryman Out of $50 and
Escapes Capture.

swndling Italian who preys upon his
ignorant countrymen caught his third
victim at Broad Street Station this morn
ing and as a result the police have
redoubled their efforts to capture the
man. The name of the victim was with
held by the police and the Italian Con-
sui, to whom he was sent for aid.
According to the story related to the
police, the stranger is an Italian laborer
from Western Pennsylvania He was on
his way back to Italy to join his wife
and child following the receipt of cable
gram setting forth that the wife Is dan
gerously i'll. When he reached Broad
Street Station today he had $50 in cash.
"A well-dressed countryman accosted him
as he walked into the train shed, and
described himself as an agent for an
Italian Protective Society. The swindler
declared that strange Italians frequently
are robbed when they arrive in the city
and said that the object of the society
was to protect them.
He then produced a number of engraved
papers covered with seals as credentials
His society, he said, ran a bank in which
Italians could place their money until
they needed 1t. The bank paid seven
per cent in advance he said
Impressed by the suavc manner of the
swindler, the laborer gave up his $50
The swindler then offered to show him
to the Italian Consul's, but as soon as the
TWO got into the crowd outside Broad
street Station the man disappeared Then
the laborer became suspicious, notified A
trahlc policemen and was sent to the
detective bureau.
Ihe police say that this is the third
case of this kind within a month. A
sharp watch has been kept at Broad
Street Station, but each time the thief
has managed to elude the detectives. A
description of the man has been obtained.
however and from now on the watch will
be redoubled.
The victim of the swindling game ,v.e |
emery worried because he feared he |
would be unable to get back to Italy, but |
II Is understood that the Italian Consulate |
VIII send him to his native land.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
lMYSTERlUt
BURNS HOME AFTER
OCCUPANTS FLEE
Woman, Frightened by
e Strangers Actions, Leaves
House, Which Soon After
Is Wrapped in Flames.

e. A man, whose suspicious actions led
Mrs. Benjamin H. Rebe to take her 10
y, month-od baby and with Mrs. Il. w Ben
nett, lodger, leave the Rebe home at
6SO3 II street, Lawndale, is believed by
the police to have set fire TO the house,
which burned to the ground shortly after
the departure of its occupants early today.
Mrs. Rebe. whose husband is employed
at night in a downtown bakery told tho
police of a queer-looking man seen prowl-
ing about the house after Rebe went to
+ work at II o'clock last night. The ac-
lions of the stranger annoyed her, and
with her child and Mrs. Bennett she left
the place shortly before midnight,
~ She had been gone barely 30 minutes
when Horace Frohmer. a neghbor, who
teaches school at Third and MtIlin
streets and who was on his way home,
told her the house was on fire, At the
same time William Crissv. of Leyick
and II streets, saw smoke coming from
the place and turned in an alarm
Engine companies from Tacony, Bustle-
ron, Frankrord and Holmesburg respond
but were unable to save the house. which
is a 2l2-story Trace structure.
Covering with her child in the glare
of her blazing home. Mrs Rebe watched
the house burned to the ground. Neigh
bors tried to comfort her. but the woman
vas hysterical with fear. She frequently
said she was in terror of the strange man
who she believed set fire to the place.
Friends, when they first saw smoke
coming from the rear of the Rebe house,
entered and were able to save some of
the lighter pieces of furniture
Tho house was owned by Mrs. Mary
Pale. oS Manayunk Mrs. Rebels mother.
Rebe was sent for and arrived home
shortly after the destruction of his home. |
He said this was the second time within |
two years his house had been set on fire |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
FIGHT ON TROLLEY CAUSES
PANIC AMONG PASSENGERS
Police Arrest Ringleader of Band
Who Started Trouble.

Fighting i'm a street car at 18th ana
Norris streets early today, when crowd
of roughs tried to prevent two policemen
from arrestlng one of their number, Gre
ated a panic among the passengers our
ing which several persons were cut by
flying glass. Several of the band plunged
through windows in an effort to escape.
Three men were arrested.
They are James ODOnnell. 800 North
2Oth street; James Judge, l7lO Arlington
street. ana lie Roy Bush, 1902 Arch street
At a hearing in the Goth and Berks streets
police station. Magistrate Norris held
O'Donnell in $500 bail for court, and sent
Judge to prison for ten days. Bush was
discharged as 1t was testified he tried to
act as peacemaker.
The fight started at 18th and Norris
streets when O'Donnell and his friends
were returning home from a party. The
crowd was singing uproariously when
Policeman Cook ordered them to stOp.
The singing continued, and the police
man after another warning sought TO ar
rest O'Donnell, who seemed to be the
Tngleader, and who had defied Cook to
enforce his order.
At this moment a car came along and
the crowd ran for ii, ODonnell for the
moment escaping from Cooks clutches
The policeman undaunted ran after his
captive and plunged among the crowd
which had boarded the street car, to take
him.
A general fight started in which knives
We're drawn and Policeman Cook obliged
TO discharge his revolver TO attract the
of Policeman Thumm, a brother
officer.
When Thumm appeared some of the
crowd plunged through the windows and
escaped, \ panic ensued in the car.
Women screamed and men struggled.
Flying glass was everywhere. Several
persons were cut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
PEACE ENVOY WILL SAIL
Professor Battin Leaves Tomorrow
For Europe to Aid Abolishing War.


For Europe to Aid Abolishing War.
Prof. Benjamin F. Battin, of Swarth-
more College. will sail for Europe to-
morrow, as the special envoy of the
Christian Peace Union. with the mission
OF building up an organization designed
to abolish war through the teaching and
PRONUNCIATION of Christianity.
Professor Battins work will be con
Quoted in accordance with plans decided
upon at a meeting held last week at the
summer home OF Andrew Carnegie, at
Lake Mohonk, New York j. Allen
Baker, NJ r., chairman u the British
Council for Promoting Friendly Rela-
tions Between Nations. attended the
meeting.
Professor Battn will conduct his cam
paign by visiting prominent educators OF
Europe TO try to interest them In the
plan after which branch offices will be
established in the capitals of Europe
Plans will be devised also whereby din
lomat!c correspondence will be conducted
in such a manner as 10 permit the news
papers and the public 10 get a more in
innate insight into International rela-
tiOns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
THIRTEEN DOCTORS APPLY
Brisk Competition for Post of Resi-
dent at General Hospital.

Thirteen physicians took the civil serv-
ice examination today for the $4,000 posi-
ton of chief resident physician at the
Philadelphia General Hospital DR.. Jo-
seph s. Doane, formerly superintendent
of the Miners Hospital, at shamokin,
who has been serving Professionally as
superintendent, was included among the
applicants for the permanent position.
The rule that applicants for city posi-
tions must be residents Of Philadelphia
was waived for this examination.
Following the death of DR.. Henry Sykes,
former chief resident physician of the
Philadelphia General Hospital, wr. Will
liam II. Walsh, former superintendent of
the Municipal Hospital for Contagious
Diseases, performed the duties at the
General Hospital for several months
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
CRACK THE WHIP GAM
PROVES FATAL /
William Quick Crashes Into
While Roller Skating


Skating in the street is responsI
the death Of William Quick, IS yea
2s37 Turner street, who crashed
motorcar at 2ith and oxford
while playing game OF ezra
whip" He died in the Northv
General Hospital. II
Howard c. Pearce, who was driv
automobile into which young
plunged, was held without BAH this
ing by Magistrate Morris to await
by the Coroner. Witnesses say he
to blame. ~
Quick, with other lads, was
last night on Gath street. He wl
boy in the "crak the whip" game
lad was going at terrific pace "
the motorcar approached. He was &
able to stop, and Pearce had no III
to avoid the onrushing boy. The ska
plunged Into the mud guard of the aui
mobile and fell TO the ground. He HI
a deep cut In his side and was injur'
internally.
At the hearing In the 2Sth and Oxfo
streets police station Magistrate Morr
took occasion to speak Of the danger
young people skating in the street. I
said the Department of Public Safe
should take means to prevent a reckle
pastime.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
REFUGEES THRONG VIENNA
FLEEING RUSSIAN HORROR"
Public Buildings Used for Wounded
From Galician Front.

' TTs-N nv, VCI, =.
While every train to the north is
carrying troops to strengthen the Galician
'front.', every train returning is filled with
wounded Austrians and Galcian refu-
gees fleeing from what they call the
Russian horror"
The wounded are coming in such large
numbers that some have had to be cared
for in a section of the Parliament Build
ing. All the churches and schools. which
have been turned into temporary hos
pitals. We're filed some time ago. The
residence of Archdukc Leopold Salvador,
which stands next to tie American EN-
bassy, has been turned into a hospital
The city has been unable to care for
all the Galician refugees and thousands
are beins sent to towns south and west
of Vienna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
BRITISH RELEASE U. S. oARaoEs
Prize Court TO Deliver Shipments
Consigned to This Port.

Import" here We're glad 10 learn to-
Gay that tine British Prize Court had
decided 20 release the German steamship
Schneeie.s. which was captured while
bound here frHm india with thousands
OF goat Skin. The owners Of the cargo
feared II would rot and pressed the Prize
Court for Immediate action.
American cargOes -aptured in German
ships are 20 be- delivered as rapidly as
possible, 10 Is understood that each YES
sci will arrive iu charge of a prize crew
and after disCEaTgiug the cargo will re-
turn TO am English port 10 be sold as a
prize Of war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02

ing their cries and realizing the danger
led the party to safety.
Many persons living in the rear of the
burning building hurled articles of fur.
children ran for safety. Hundreds con-
gregated In the streets.
The flames destroyed the lower por-
tion Of the mattress factory, and caused
damage estimated by Mr.. Wagman at be-
tween $4,000 and 5000.
The delioatessen store Of i. GottIieb
1713 South Eighth street, was also dam
aged by smoke and water
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
Mrs. Paul oret Nursing wounded

Letters have been received from Mrs.
Paul CTet by friends In Philadelphia an
nouHcing that she is nursing the French
wounded In Lyons, When her husband
who is a member Of the French army. was
enrolled for active service, Mrs. Cret de-
clded that she. too. would aid her coun-
try She joined the Red Cross corps and
was sent 10 the military hospital at
Lyons. Mrs. Cret is the wife OF Prof
Paul Cret Of the Architectural Depart
ment at the University Of Pennsylvania
They were travelling In France when war
was declared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
Yale University's Funds Increase

NEW HAVEN. oct. 2-The annual re-
port of George ParmIy Day. treasurer
of Yale University, shows total gifts and
hequests for the year ending June 30
OF Sl,0ls,Si6.7S, as compared with Sl.il6.-
sS5,a for the previous year The net in
crease in funds is S6502I574, against
N,O5i,s6s.5S for last year Considered as
a teaching organization, the university
closed the year with deficit OF S77S6.i6.
Total investments amount TO Sl4,G24, 25s 5S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-02
TRIES SUICIDE IN CELL
Prisoner Twice Attempt to Hang
Himself by Suspenders.

Arthur Brown, of 2l5S Oakford street,
twice attempted To commit suicide in a
cell ut the Twentieth and Federal streets
police station. last night. He was saved
both times by the vigilance of Turnkey
Young and Patrolman Kennedy. After
the second attempt to end his life Brown
was shacklod and watched all night.
This morning Magistrate Briggs sem
toncod him to serve three months in the
county prison
Brown WAS arrested yesterday, accused
OF disorderly conduct. Last night Turn
k"N ounE heard deep groan coming
from the ccllroom, He investigated, and
found Brown suspended by a strap to
an upper bar of the cell. The prisoner
repeated the operation an hour later by
endonvorn@ to hang himself with a rope
Formed BY his suspenders and nccktie.