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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.

A 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 BaTratt 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 intoSieatiOn and dereliction of dutv
by the Police Board at their first trial
and ordered dismissed. At a subsequent
rlal before the same board they were
exonerated and their reinstatement was
recommended. In spite OF Director Por-
ter's acquiesence the Civil Service Com
missioners declined to reinstate the men
aner going over the testimony OF both
trials.
The court reserved decision at the con-
elusion of the argument today. Assistant
city solicitor Gordon defended the action
or the Civil Service Commissioners. In
the midst of his argument that the recon-
mendstions OF the Police Board and Of
Director Porter are but advisory, and
that the Commissioners are not required
to follow them. Judge SulzbeTger inter-
rupted with the remark:
Then policemen accused OF derelictions
have right 10 a fair trial, but all sub
sequent appeals and rehearings and
are in the nature of ex-
tended Injuries"
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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 Republi-
can side and two OH the Democratic.
The carly indications point to the nomi-
nation Of Page or Fleming by the Re-
pub!icans. 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
NS9emblNman, was polling good vote
early. but 1t is scarcely expected that he
can win the nomination.
on the Democratic side of the Sheriff's
nSht j. q. Coleman a prominent under
takor' Is getting large vote against
iarkor. who has the support of many of
the Democratic leaders. IT Is believed
that Coleman will he nominated.
Representative Allan B. Walsh, who Is
running for renomlnntion and reelection
IN Congress on the Democratic ticket will
have an easy time defeating G. j. Blake,
his Democratic opponent for the nomina-
tion, according to the early voting. Walsh
j. running on a purely Wilson platform.
ON the Republican side there are four
anddates-Hutchinson and Blackman, of
Trenton, and Pope and Anderson, of
Somerset County. Hutchinson, who Is
former state Senator and former State
Road Commissioner, seemed to be getting
the early vote, Blackman Is giving him
n close race.
There is no primary contest for SuTro-
gate. and there is little interest displayed
In the Assembly contests i'm this county.
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PROGRESSIYES 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-hvc dele
gates answered to the rollcel in the state
Progressive Convention, which met here
today. The delegates will nominate cand-
dates for Congress, State Treasurer and
state Auditor. DR.. George Edward Reed,
of Wilmington, former president OF Dick
inson College, has the support of New
: Castle County delegates for the Congress
sonal nomination.
Progressives said there would be no
contest, and each nomination would be
made by acclsmatlon.
A Statewide prohibition and modified
single tax system are advocated as
planks in the platform. The latter plank
was drafted by Francis I. dupont, of
the DUPONT family of powder makers,
of Wilmington. The Progressives also
favor suffrage plank. which has been
drafted and may be incorporated into the
platform. Suffra gists 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
Progres1lves are seeking the temperance
votes. with both the Democrats and Re
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
WARM FIGHT FOR SHERIFF
Four -Cornered Contest Among Cam
den Republicans Today.


A four-cornered fight for the Republ-
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 organizn-
tion, and II. s. Stovel, formerly prose
cutor, are making the strongest fight.
Other candidates are Henry H. Marter
and Willard r. Gibbs.
John It: Kates and Garfield Pancoast
are Assemhlymcn seeking denomination.
They will probably secupre two of the
places on the ticket and will have as
their running mate either John II. Fort
or Charles A. Wolverton. Dean Pressey
Is also seeking an Assemblyman nomina-
tion.
There are 16 candidates for the five
Excise Commissioners, among whom are
the present members of the board. F..
j. 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 r. Nowrey from control, by
a 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, it 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 Oficers' Club, located
in the Plaza Building, Thirteenth street
and Moyamensing avenue developed IN
Quarter Sessions Court today when
officers and employees Of the club were
placed ON trial on charges OF selling
iiduor without license and on Sunday.
The club Is chartered, but, II Is alleged,
lId,ior was sold TO non-1nembers.
Policemen and vice squad officers tesu-
hcd that they had no difficulty IN gaining
adr,ittancc to the club and purchasing
liduor Special Policeman Tieman said
that he visited the place last september;
Tho club occupies tho second and third
floors of the. building, the second moor
being used for dancing. After the
dances. Tieman said, young women ana
their sailor escorts went to room ON
tbe third floor fitted up az bar. On
one occasion he saw sailors and girls
drinking at tables. Ticman also testified
that he saw two poker games In progress
and two slot machines In operation ON
tho third floor of the club.
Many sailors and petty officers OF the
League Island Navy Yard and number
Of young women were in court to testify
for the defendants Attorney Thomas
]. Meauher. counsel for the defendants,
tried to snow that liquor was not inten-
tionaIlv sold to non-members and that
the police gained entrance by subter-
IuEe.
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DR.. BRUMBAUGH AT REMOVE
Parade Escorts Him to Y. M. @. A.
Building for Address,

ALTOONA, Pa. Sept. 22.-Dr. Martin G.
BrumbauEh. Republican candidate for
Governor. was given cordial welcome at
Renovo this morning. He arrived early
and was met at the station by a reception
committee of leading citizens, who es-
Cnrted him about the city. He visited the
public schools and made brief speech to
the students. Following his usual GUS
tom. he did not mention politics. but
spoke along educational lines. From II
10 J2 public reception was held in the
parlors of the Hotel Clinton. where he
shook hands with several hundred people.
At noon parade was formed at the
hotel. Led by the Pennsylvania Railroad
hand, the gubernatorial candidate was
escorted to the Y. NJ. g. A. Building,
whore hc spoke to a large crowd He dis
Cusscd good roads and other State issues.
At $50 he left for Lock Haven, where he
is TO speak tonight.
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PRIMARY SPECIAL"
CARRIES WILSON TO
VOTE IN PRINCETON
President Spent But a Bare
Hour at His Former Home.
Start Back Is Made Early
This Afternoon.

President Wilson passed through Phil
edelphia at 11:15 this morning on his
way to Princeton to vote In the New
Jersey primaries today. His private car,
| attached to the s 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
the White House were in the car. Most
of them left at Trenton on their way to
their homes to vote.
The trip was n 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 SEQ his friends. The start
back to Washington was made at LOO
1855.
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
he Will meet a delegation of Colorado
coal operators and strikers to discuss
the labor situation there. lie was work.
ing all morning with Secretary Tumulty
Through Secretary Tumulty. the Presl-
dent pleaded business when asked TO dis
cuss the. New Jersey situation and the
new phaees Of the campaign in Penpsyl-
vania. Il was said that the President s
party was optimistic AS to the chances of
the Adminlstra tons candidates in the
New Jersey primary fight today.
Talk In the "Prmarics Special dwclt
on tho report thai the President was
pleased with the proposed cut in the riv-
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
ropcan situation
It was reported that the President would
vote for Representative Allen B. Walsh
for the Democratic nomination for Rep
resentatiNe. 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 II. Kinkead in his fight for the
nomination for Sheriff of Hudson County
against John Fl. Crosby, supported by
the Wittpenn forces, who are regarded as
unfriendly 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 $40 tonight.
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 n 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 ara Hudson County, where a
bitter battle for the supremacy of the
Democratic party is in progress. with
Governor Fielder's 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 aspirant-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
PALMER AND MCCORMICK
IN SCHUYLKlLL COUNTY
Large Audiences Hear Democratic
Candidates in Anthracite Region.

POTTSVILLE. Pa. Sept. 22-Enthu-
sastic receptions were given the Demo-
cratic state candidates, who swept
through Schuylltill County today. Chap
eroned by Congressman r. F. Lee who
came home from Washington for the
purpose. and the county executive off,
cials, the itinerary was taken up at Ash
land, speeches being made at that town,
Girardvlle and Shenandoah during the
morning hours. At noon the State can
ddates addressed 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. Orwigsburg and Mnersville.
The Schuylkill trip will conclude at
rottsvile 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 Fl. o. Bechtel. president of
the schuylliill County Courrs will preside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
ISAAC H. CL0THlER STRONGLY
IND0RSES BRUMBAUGH
His Name with Those Of other Inde-
pendents Added TO List.

The Brumbaugh's Citizen Committee is
naiiy reporting strong additions to their
number. Notable among those who yes
terday Joined the committee was Issac
~. CIothier. He expressed himself as OPP
posed to the reelection of Senator PEN
rose, preferrlng 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; DR.. 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 West Olney
avenue, and J. A. Ross, OF 29l7 North
Broad street
The committee yesterday Issued state
ment which strongly set forth their con-
fidence in Doctor Brumbaugh to give an
unspotted administration of the Highway
Bureau, to use all his power for the
passage of local option bill and laws
for the betterment of workers, and to
bring about more equitable taxation.
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PRESIDENT CASTS HIS VOTE
His Arrival at Princeton Unmarked
by Demonstration

PRINCETON. N. J., Sept. 32.-Prcsi.
dent Wilson cast his ballot In the New
Jersey primaries at Princeton today
without creating any of the usual en-
citement accompanying return of the
President to his former home.
Accompanied by two Secret Service
men and his brother-in-law, Professor
Stockton Axson, until recently a mem
Der of the Princeton faculty, the Pres-
dent walked directly to the polls in the
Mercer Engine House. No. 3, on Cham
bers street and voted for Allan Walsh
for denomination to Congress.
Accompanied by Professor ANson and
the Secret Service mon he walked
leisurely 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 loo p. m.
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 or
the South. Secretary McAdoo today told
a delegation Of North CsroIlnans headed
bv 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 $5,OoOOoO more than they have
asked for. and that this money can be
obtained il 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 IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PRIMARY IN MASSACHUSETTS
Hot Contests in Choice of Congress
sional and Legislative Candidates.

BOSTON, Sept 22.-With no opposition
to the gubernatorial candidates, rivalry
was keen at the State primary election
today over the selection OF other candl-
dates on the State tickets and Congress
sonal representatives.
The Democrats will renominate Cover
nor Walsh, the Progresstves will indorse
Joseph Walker and the Republicans will
nominate eX-Congressman Samuel w. Nc
Call. Beside the State tickets 16 Con-
gressional representatives,. 40 State Sem
ators and 25O State Representatives VIII
be chosen.
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.

ornosition to the Flinn-Van Valken-
brrp "bossism' in the Washington party,
aud particularly to the arrangement
y,bercby 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.
Thc 25th ward Washington Party Com
mittee in this city, meeting at 1923 Frank
ford avenue, last night denounced the
withdrawal of Mr.. Lewis, repudiated the
Washington party and reorganlzed itself
into the Progressive Republican League.
Following this action DR.. Martin O..
Brumbaugh was lndorsed as their candi-
date for Governor.
in Montgomery County c. Tyson Kratz,
thc only delegate to the Antl-saloon
League Convention at Harrisburg last
week who openly opposed the lndorse-
saent of Mr.. Mccormick by the conyen-
IIon Is urging his political friends to re-
volt against the leadership of Finn and
Van valkenburg. In an open letter yes
torday TO William Finn. n. A. Van
liam Draper Lewis, Mr. Kratz charges
them with being the worst enemies
Colonel Roosevelt has in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Kratz, who In 1912. as n delegate
10 the Chicago Republican Convention,
battlcd 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
10 support a Democratic candidate for
Governor. Mr.. kratz also speaks in
high praise of Dr. Brumbaugh
IN the Western end of the state promi-
nent Washington party mon are fast
ralying to the support OF r. r. Quay
who last week openly denounced the deals
nf the F'linn-Van Nalkenburg "machine."
Charles Kerler. editor of the Blairsville
tPaD Courier, one of the main Progressive
sandbys for Roosevelt in 1912, In a two
column editorial yesterday urges Pro-
gressives to desert tho Washington party
'bosses' and vote the Republican ticket.
Fl. y. W. English, of Pittsburgh. one
of the state leaders In 1912, who returned
from Europe Sunday, is expected to take
stand with Mr.. Quay within day or
tvo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Ex-Boss KUEHNLe FACES
OLD HENCHMEN IN BATTLE
5000 Negro Voters Among Those
Swinging to the Bacharachs.

ATLANTIC CtTY, Sept. 22.-"ConTmo-
dore" Louis Kuehnle, once Atlantic Citys
political dictator. has his back to the
wall in ONE of the stransest 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 servile henchmen.
Against him also are the 1000 Negro voters
whom the Commodore" few years back
voted by battalions 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- OPP
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
II. 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
urinary battle. A. M. Heston, City
Comptroller for 16 years, whom Kuehnle
pulled out of office for insubordnatiRn,
is running for city Treasurer Dave
Barrett whom Kuehnle made Heston's
successor. and who was in turn sum-
marily removed by the City Commits
sion for insubordination, is a candidate
for freeholder, a $500 Job Samuel Hast
ngs Kelly, one-time boss of the Fourth
Ward. is candidate for Tax Col
loctor. Vcntnor city is in the throes
of bitter mayoralty nomination bat
tic between George Gumphcrt, a Phila-
delphla manufacturer. and Dahlgren
Albertson, cx-Prcsdent OF Council.
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 thei Italian
Political League, which was held last
night at 721 Carpenter street, several hun
dred Italians attended the meeting and
adopted a resolution, unanimously pledg-
ing themselves to work and fight to the
end against the reelection of Senator
Penrose.
Joseph Persichctti, chairman of the
league, presided over the meeting and
urgently pleaded for the elimination of
Penroseism and Vareism. Upon his sus
gestion a resolution was carried to the
effect that no parties be indorsed until
the next meeting, which will take place
next Friday.
Il. NJ. Marello urged that voters unite in
fun force for good government Other
speakers were Joseph Tumolill. Thomas
s. Russo and Henry dl Berarbini
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
PINcHoT NOT READY TO QUIT
Washington Party Leaders Fear His
Withdrawal Might Anger Roosevelt.

Despite continued rumors that Clifford
Pinchot may be expected TO withdraw
i'm favor of Congressman A. Mitchell
Palmer I'm 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-
cIaring that Mr. Pinchot would not
withdraw.
Following a Washington Party con-
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
to come into Pennsylvania to take the
stump for the election Of two Demo-
Gratis
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pubIIcnnn nominating owst. I.egIslalIvs

pubIicans nominating wet" Legislative
candidates
George q. Iynsop. Of Milford. Pro-
gressive candidate for Governor two
years ago, was elected chairman OF the
convention and told the delegates that
"any man nominated today will get n
good licking in November"
A significant feature Of the convention
was the number OF former lieutenants Of
7. Edward Addlcks, who now are within
the Progressive fold.
Former Senator J. Frank Alice, who led
the Kent County Progressive fight two
years ago, was in Dover, but did not
attend the convention or caucuses.
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BoRIE JOINS REoReAN1zERs
Former sold Guard" Approves Can
dldacies Of Palmer and Mccormick.

MaSistrate T. X. Borie. Well known in
me northeast section of the city. is a
I rsCont convert of the reorganization eIe-
..n!I ,.snI IN the Democratic party. lie re-
1,,. M Inade known his political standing
ing OF the Twenty-third Ward Demo-
SIatlc Society ana the members of the
ward committee approving of the state
democracy and the candidates. of Rem
ge,sehlaIive A. Mitchell Palmer for United
'a'Ss 90 ,. senator and Vance c. Mccormick
-. n' magistrates new alignment Is the
becD A1'e"oilhy because he had formerly
tee 'oeiSuc Slty commit