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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
BRIBERY CHARGE AGAINST
COUNCILMAN UNFOUNDED
Grand Jury Places Costs on Private
Detective,

The Grand Jury today ignored the bill
of indictment for bribery against Select
Councilman Herbert L. Maris, of 122l n.
Redfeld street, 34th Ward, in connection
with the acceptance by him of contribu-
tions from per diem employees of the
City to aid in having Councils pass bill
providing certain benefits for such work.
The Grand Jury placed the costs on
Harry j. Inter the private detective en-
ployed by the Committee OF Seventy, who
collected the evidence which resulted in
the charge of bribery being preferred
against the Councilman.
Fourteen witnesses were examined by
the Grand Jury, including 1mber. The
other witnesses were the city employees
from whom Maris was alleged to have
taken money improperly. From their
evidence. however, 1t appeared that COun-
Gilman Mars who had been asked to
use his influence for the desired lisgisla-
ton, suggested having a pamphlet printed
setting for their grievances and copy
given each member of Councils
The result of this was that a number
of the men made voluntary contributions.
ranging from so cents to sl.5O. 1t was
for accepting this money that the Coun-
Gilman was charged with bribery, and on
which charge the Grand Jury placed It's
stamp OF disapproval.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
WILL TRANSFER PUPILS
IN CONGESTED SCHOOLS
DR.. Jacobs Blames Shifting Popula-
ton For Sudden Crowding.

DR., William c. Jacobs, acting superin-
tendent of public schools, today an
nouuced that the Board of Education will
attempt to relieve the congestion in the
elementary schools OF the city by trans
ferring the grammar pupils in about ten
schools TO buildings where the congestion
is not so great rather than keep these
children in Congestcd schools which are
nearest to their homes. In that way, Dr,
Jacobs said 1t is hoped that the situation
in the elementary schools Will he relieved
II was also announced that the new
school under construction at 47th and Lo-
Gust streets will be ready for occupancy
by October !. This will greatly relieve
conditions in the cOngested part Of West
Philadelphia.
Dr. Jacobs explained the congestion in
most sections as the result of the frequent
change of address on the part Of many
pupils, Because Of this, he said, new
school populations grow up over night
in places where the Board Of Education
has no time 10 relieve the situation !mme-
diately BY building new schools.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
BAYARD ELECTED CHAIRMAN
Wilmington Man Again Leads Della
ware Democratic Committee.

DOVER. Del. Sept. ls,-The Democratic
State Central Committee, elected at the
State Convention here a week ago, met
today for organization, a threatened night
Bayard, Of Wilmington, as chairman, van
ished and he was the unanimous choice.
James Lord, OF Dover. was reelected
secretary. and Thomas Wilson, Of Ellen
dale treasurer, BENJAMIN A. Hazel OF
Smyrna, was elected vice chairman. In
naming Campaign Committees, the com
mitteomen announced they would bring
prominent Democrats into the State this
fall Secretary Bryan will be asked to
stump for the State ticket and the re-
election Of Congressman Franklin Brock
son.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
27 WRECK VICTIMS FOUND

LEBANON, Mo. Sept 16.-Bodles Of
27 victims OF the Frisco wRshout disaster
near here lay In local Morgues today and
searchers were moving along the banks
OF Bush Creek in the hope OF finding
bodies Of Is other persons reported miss
ing. The bodies recovered were nearly
all those found within the submerged
coaches. At noon today all bodies except
two had been identified The majority
were OF women and children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
Child Severely Hurt; AutOist Held

BENJAMIN Phillips, of COZ South Front
street. was held in 500 bail by Magistrate
Coward at the Seventh and Carpenter
streets station today to await the result
OF injuries suffered by Joseph Pizarro.
years old, OF 6l5 Amin street, when Phil
lips ran him down with an automobile at
Federal and Marshall streets. The child
Is now at the Pennsylvania Hospital ana
his condition Is said TO be serious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
MITCHELL SUCCEEDS PETERS
Massachusetts, Again Represented On
WAYS and Means Committee.

WASHINGTON, Sept l6.-Representa-
tive John ]. Mitchell, OF Massachusetts,
was today elected by the House to mem
bership on the Ways and Means Com
mittee. He fills the vacancy made by the
resignation OF Representative A. j, Peters.
of Massachusetts, who is now Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
citv Gets Title to Condemned Land

The city has taken title from William
r. Keeney 10 the property at the north
west corner OF Sixteenth and Arch
streets for $4,000. the amount awarded
some time ago by the Board of Road
Viewers The lot is ls feet inches by
Gs feet Title was also taken by the city
TO the property 1OS North Sixteenth street
for SIS, 900. The corner lot is assessed at
1900 and the other at $4,000 The prop
critics, with others In the vicinity, had
been condemned for parkway purposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
KAISER'S GUNS CAPTURED,
TURNED AGAINST AUSTRIANS
Imperial Initials on Thirty-six
Heavy Cannon Taken.

FETROGKAD, Sept. l6.
Official announcement was made at the
War Office today that 500 Germans, aid
ing the Austrians in Galicla, had been
captured by Russian troops. ThIrty-siA
heavy German cannon also have been
taken.
The guns bore the initials OF Emperor
William OF Germany. The prisoners
have been sent to Lubln. while the can
non have been turned against the Aus
trlan army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
Wife illustrates Suicide Attempt

George Wordinger of 312O North Camac
street, tried to commit suicide this
morning by inhaling Illuminating gas. He
was found by his wife in his bedroom.
Wordinger. 1t is said, has been i'll and
out Of employment for some time. He
was taken 20 the Samaritan Hospital In a
serious condition. Wordinger has a wife
and two children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
SECOND-STORY PLUNGE HIS
METHOD OF ENDING LIFE
Aged Man Had Been Ill for Six
Months.

A headlong dive from the second-story
window Of his home at 10 South Mar
shall street was the method taken early
this afternoon by Dominck Del Rose, Il
years old. TO end his life, He struck the
sidewalk head first and died instantly.
Del Rose had been i'll for the last six
months. This afternoon he told rela-
tives that he was going up TO his room
To rest. moment later they heard
screams in the street, and running out
found the aged man dead. woman
pasglng on the other side of the street
was the only witness. DIR. Joseph Harris,
of III F'itzwater street, was summoned
and pronounced the man dead,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
PRESIDENT REPLIES TO KAISER

The President this afternoon cabled to
the Kaiser a reply to his message pro-
testing against alleged trocities of war
practiced by the enemies of Germany.
The President stated that the United
States cannot take definite action I'm re-
sponse to the protest and expresses the
telling that the Kaiser does not expect
me to say more"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
FOR ooMMERcE BUREAU HEAD

WASHINGTON, sePI' I7.-TIsslueHV
wilson today sent 70 the Senate the noml-
nation OF DR.. Edward Ewing FFatt' OF
~ YORK city, TO be chief OF the Bureau
~ ForeiEu and Domestic Commerce. Of
the Department OF Commerce, 10 succeed
Alburtus H. Baldwin. Dr. Pratt. was
chief statistican OF the New York State
rood Investigation Commission
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
GENERAL DE LA REY KILLED
Boer War strategist Accidentally
Shot Near Johannesburg.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept 10
General De La Rey who won fame by
his strategy against the British in thu
Boer war. was accidentally shot dead
near Johannesburg on Tuesday. He was
6s years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
NO INTEREST ON LAKE
SUPERIOR INCOME BONDS
Directors Decide to Forego This
Years Payment.

NEW YORK, Sept 16-Directors Of
the Lake Superior corporation have de-
cIded not 10 pay any interest this year
on the company's income bonds. on Oc-
tober |, 1913, the full per cent, was paid
on the issue.
The annual report points out that, while
the volume of business has been fully
maintained and earnings have been sta
ble, the outlook is somewhat uncertain.
Demand for steel products has fallen or
and money stringency. because of the
European situation, is operating as an
ADVERSE factor.
The annual report of the company for
the fiscal year ending June 80. 1914, conf
pares as follows
MA 1913 Dec.
Total income Si4s 054 Sso5 ,6,i2 ........ SbT,6od
Bond int etc. 494 GA 86S is2 1898 l62 ........
surpius .... ~. 40 +l0, lSO ..,...., 96.1TO
'f:qual 70 O.7s per cent on S3.OO0, 600 income
year. :InCrsass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
PROTEST SENT TO TURKEY
Bryan Announces U. s. Has Taken
Action Against Treaty Abrogation.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l6-Secretary OF
State Bryan announced this afternoon a
note had been dispatched to the Turkish
government protesting against the abro-
CATION OF the treaties guaranteeing extra
territorial rights TO Americans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
SERVIAN INVADERS CRUSHED,
DRIVEN BACK OVER SAVE
Many Men and Guns Lost in Re-
pulse, Says Vienna Advices.
BERLIN, via The Hague. Sent 1s

15I7rHr1fIVI VII T TIC 1IHBuV, Sept. TO,
Official advices, received from Vienna.
say that the Servan army Of invasion,
which had crossed the Save River, was
attacked by strong Austrian force and
overwhelmingly defeated.
The Vienna advices say that the Ser
vians are being driven back into Seryia
and that they have lost many men and
guns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-16
South African Commander Resigns

SOulA african NoIulndAuSE TAeSlS4l 4lS
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept
B.-CieneTal Beyers. commander Of the
Dense forces Of the Union of South
Africa, resigned today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Great Preacher Retired


 The action of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. in retiring Bishop Alpheus w. Wilson and Bishop j. s. Key from the bench of bish- mind two men who were strong oaks in Methodism in other days said a lay man.
 T first heard Bishop Wilson preach during the general conference in Rich mond in 1888, and heard him frequently afterward. have listened to many mas ters of the homiletic art, but few have equaled Bishop Wilson in eloquence It was not the fiorid style of eloouence. Just the reverse. He rarely used a meta phor and he never indulged in silver tongue methods. But his eloquence was built on logic and conviction His dis courses were powerful. indeed. and all though they were metaphysical he never failed to hold the congregation spell bound. He was one of the few divines who preached an hour and twenty min utes as a rule bu tas he was closing his hearers always felt like urging him to go on.
 The last time l heard Bishop Wilson was here in Birmingham, during the gen. eral conference in 1906. He made a fine address then, but he seemed physically feeble and was not, therefore, up to his normal style''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Methodist Bodies to Unite

While there is increasing interest in the church unity movement, which concerns itself with bringing ulti- mately all organized Christians into one fold, no one now living expects to see such consummation. But the Methodists will probably unite before the end of the present decade.
 The northern and southern general assemblies of the Presbyterian church have been discussing organic union for many years past, but it will prob ably be many years yet before they Unite. With the Methodists, however, the time seems to be ripe for an or ganic union of the three principal branches-the Methodist Episcopal church, commonly known as the Northern Methodist; the Methodist Episcopal church, south, and the Meth odist Protestant church. At the gen eral conference of the M. E. church, south, in session at Oklahoma City tentative plans for union have been approved
 Methodsm in the United States grows steadily. Numerically it leads all other Protestant demonina- tions. It has in round numbers, including colored bodies, total mem bership of 7,0OO,0OO The northern church has about 4,000,000 and the southern about 2,OOO,000.
 It was in 1S45 that the Methodist Episcopal church split over the slav- cry question:. The leaders in the northern conferences were strongly committed to abolition. For many years after the separation much bit terness was manifested on both sides. It was not until 1876 that fraternal relations were established between the north and south Methodists; but since then the bonds of fellowship have been growing stronger year by year.
 The Methodist Protestant church was formed in 1880 by seceders in consequence of movement for lay representation, which was at that time denied by the parent body. That church has a membership of only about 100000. It is felt by many strong advocates of unification that when the Methodists are practically all one the church will make greater strides than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
THE CAPACITY FOR WORK

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 Two thousand inmates of the New York Municipal lodging house were given a careful examination by the authorities to determine their ability to work. It was assumed they had gone to that insti- tuition as last resort their presence was a confession of temporary failure at self support. = ias--.f-s tsi s And this was what the authorities found: That 62 per cent of the 2000 were able to do hard work; another 10 per cent were capable of doing lighter work such as gardening or using broom, and still an- other 9 per cent could do extremely light work, but still enough to keep themselves in food and decent clothing, More light would have been thrown on the general subject of unemployment if the city had been able to go further and learn how many of this 20oO would be willing to do the work they were hysically capable of doing. were the chance actually offered.
 Such an inquiry leaves most of the prob lem still unsettled. Some certainly are unemployed because they do not desire employment, some because they have not energy enough to find employment avail able to the more alert; others doubtless, because they are victims of circumstances but are honestly desirous of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
TOWN HAS WILDCAT HUNT

Williamsport CPa) Dispatch to the
 Philadelphia Record.
 A wild cat that was held as curosity at the Arcade hotel, in the rear of the escaped from it's cage last night and was at large until o'clock this afternoon, when at the end of a search by men armed with guns and re- volvers. the animal was cornered in a summer garden of the hotel and shot by J. c. McClosky, the proprietor.
 Just how the cat escaped from it's cage is not known This morning, as several children of the McClosky family were playing in hall in the rear of the hotel, they lifted loose board from the floor and the animal jumped out of the opening. passed the children, and escaped. An alarm was given and a crowd started a search.
 Shortly before ? o'clock this afternoon as Frank Boye, baker in the Updegraff hotel the rear of which adjoins the Ar cade property. was flushing the bakery floor with hose, two dogs chased cat into the apartment. Boye though it was a tame animal and turned the water on the dogs driving them outside.
 He then turned his attention to the visitor but when it made pass at him and narrowly escaped tearing his arm, he chased it also with the water weap on, forcing it to the open, where 1t was sighted by the armed searchers and driven to cover behind pile of chairs in the summer garden, where two bull let's from rifle ended it's life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCING

From the Public Ledger
 We are a dancing people Ours is the golden age of rhythmic tripping to lilt- ing music. Having passed through a period of vulgar orgies the country is now beginning to adopt the more refined forms of dancing as an expression of emotion Reformers who have opposed dancing on moral grounds are swept aside by craze which sweeps the world with an unrestrained enthusiasm.
 Why dance? It is an interpretation of folklore, national traits, life and thought "a poetcal expression of mood sand emo- tions, and indulged in for pleasure. beauty, art and health. In the evolution of the dance aS return to the dances of the seventeenth century is noticeable.
 Leaders who are interested in conserv- ing the art and clean beauty of the pas time are trying to direct the craze in the right direction. It canont be stopped, it can only be directed and regulated. A popular craze is always attended by pe- culiar dangers. This is particularly true of the dance. They who sincerely believe that dancing is as much part of life as singing, painting or laughing. owe a duty to the public in safeguarding it's standard and making it decent and de- lightful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Congressional Politics

''If Uncle Joe Cannon, ex-speaker of the House of Representatives, runs for Congress, as he now intends to do, and Colonel Roosevelt goes into his district to oppose him, we will see lively times, said man who has long voted the straight republican ticket
 'The ex-speaker Is practical states man and was for years a power in national affairs, but he was a reac- tionary at the time when progressive ism got to be popular. The progressive influence defeated Uncle Joe two years ago, but l will be willing to bet my last dollar that he comes back and if he is a candidate in November he will win as a reactionary have never taken an active part in politics, but if MT. Cannon and Colonel Roosevelt have joint debate in Danville, H., l will be ready to journey to that city to hear the speeches and see the fun. Such d joint debate would add to the gaiety of nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
Letter Box Schedules

schedule of collection hours should be placed on all of Uncle Sans letter boxes in this city said a clubman.
 Such a schedule is seen on the boxes In other cities, and the postoffice depart ment evidently intended that it should be the rule, for each box Is manufactured With little casing on the front for A schedule card. Collections are more fre- quent from some boxes than others. and the letter writing public is entitled to know when mail deposited will be taken up. In some outlying sections a letter dropped in a box just after the collection postman has passed will be in many in- stances day delayed in reaching it's des- tinaton.
 The expense of ttaching collection schedule to each box would be compara- lively small. The government is used to doing things for the convenience of the public and not much urging should be required to have this matter attended to in Birmingham. I imagine that it would be only necessary for Postmaster Aldrich to make the request of the department in Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23

ceration was severely condemned by the British as unwarranted, offensive and cruel.
 To use common expression the lit tie republic has turned the tables upon the mighty monarchy and charges England with being less humane than those whom it has been criticising, and it would appear that the republic has made those charges good; at least the Portuguese kettle is no blacker than is the British pot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
The Park Concerfs

''l hope the Music Study club will be able 10 raise the necessary funds for open air music in time to start the con- certs earlier this year than usua1,' said a man who always makes a generous contribution.
 Heretofore the concerts have not started until July. Why not start them by the middle of June? think the pub lie would be better satisfied to have them start thus early even if funds were not sufficient to pay the musi- clans throughout the month of August.
 When Birmingham becomes finan- cially able to provide open air music as other cities do from early in June until late in September, we will have to be satisfied with a shorter series of concerts-about 10 weeks. The city commissioners contributed 5000 last year and they will possibly do more this year. but the greater part of the money to pay for a large band must come from individuals and corporations. Every warm evening thousands of peo- pie are eager to sit in Capitol park and listen to high class popular music. Without 1t the members of the Can't Getaway club feel lonesome"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-23
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF THE EARL OF LANCASTER

Lancaster went up to Yorkshire and gathered together an army. When the King was travelling north to York, upon arriving at Burton-on- Trent, he came upon Thomas, together with Humphrey de Bohun, late Earl of Hereford, who was traitor to the King and kingdom, being found with banners displayed at Burrow- -Brigg, waging war against the King our Sovereign Lord"
 The charge then further stated how that Thomas together with his army, had withheld the King for three days at the other side of the river at Burton-on- Trent; that when he saw that the King had effected a crossing, fled with all his army, pillaged the town of Burton and then feloniously burnt all the houses and goods Then withdrawing to the field. 1t was charged. he had drawn up his army once more as if to oppose the King. displaying banner sand waiting for the coming of his sovereign, the King, into the field.
 It then went on to say how he had fled upon the approach of the royalists. burning and sacking every town through which they passed. Also that papers had been found which showed that he was negotiating an alliance with Robert the Bruce, Thomas Randolph, James Douglas and other Scotchmen, who were enemies of the King. A copy of the con federacy was read in court, and if true, would have been an epoch-making inva sion, for the forces all intended to in- corporate, which, if they had done, would have made a formidable army which would have outnumbered the Kings.
 When the judgment came before the King, he was proclaimed guilty, with this amendment of mercy. That the said Thomas shall not be drawn or hanged; but that the execution be done upon the said Earl. by beheadng him.
 This noble, who wae Earl of five earl doms, Of Lancaster. Lincoln, leicester, Salisbury and Derby, was beheaded on the same day, May ,. 162s. at "Pomfret, now called Pontefract, in Yorkshire; to- gether with some of his accomplices- Warn de Lisle, William Tochet, Thomas Mauduit Henry de Bradeborn, William Fitz- William and William Cheyney. who. were convicted of treason, opposing the King, and committing depredations. These six were not beheaded as Thomas, but were drawn and hanged for the said treas sons"