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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
DIRECTOR COOKE SEES
WAY OPEN FOR UNITY
IN PUBLIC SER VICE
Believes Coming Conference
of Mayors Will Be Efec-
tive Means for Devising
Regulation of Utilities.

Dlreetor Cooke. Of the Department of
Public Works, pointed out today that CO.
operation of American cities is essential
in tho effort to regulate public service
corporations.
He referred to the conference of Mayors
TO be held in Philadelphia in November
as the first step in the intercity action
toward regulation Of public utilities com
panies.
The Importance of the great confer
ence Of Mayors of American cities, to
be held in this city, November u to Il.
Is attested by our cores spondence both
with city officials and with the repre-
sentatives Of big business, he said.
"Acceptances have been received from
the Mayors of 20 of the leading cities
The utility corporations, on the other
hand, appreCiating the Importance of
having their side of the questions dis
cussed adequately presented, are secur-
Ing for us speakers of national reputa-
tion.
"1t is both curious and gratifying to
see Philadelphia taking the lead in the
discussion of these fundamental civic
problems, because as city we have not
had any settled policy as to our own
both municipality owned and operated; the
gas works are municipality owned and
privately operated; the electric plant Is
both privately owned and privately op-
Grated while the existing arrangements
with the street car company calls for Il
sharing of profits.
THE drift in recent years has bceG
toward State regulation. Especially in
the East the public service corporations
have within the last few years worked
In favor of State regulation In so doing
they apparently have been largely in
fuenced by a desire TO avoid the incon-
sistencies inherent In local regulation. In
the far West there are reasons to be-
lieve that in many States they are
emerging from a period of unqualified
state regulation. In some Western To-
calities there IS a disposition toward
State regulation. tempered by home
rule, and in others to a type OF home
rule that leads ultimately to municipal
ownership. Even the strongest advocates
of State regulation see in the principle
grave dangers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
Bio CROWDS an THr MIonl7r
LADIES' DAY ATTRACTS BIG
CROWD TO TRENTON FAIR
Innovation Proves Popular-Suffra~
gists Present in Force,

TRENTON, Sept. 29-"Ladies Day" at
the Interstate Fair proved a great at
traction today, and the fair grounds were
crowded before o'clock This was the
first time that the management has set
aside a special DAY for women, and the
innovation proved popular BY chang
ing Children's Day from Tuesday to
Monday, al was done this year, the side
show men and fakirs generally got them
selves established early so as to gain
the patronage Of the young visitors, and,
as a consequence, all the shows and
exhibitions had an early start and were
under way today. Those who know fair
work realize that the Childrens money
virtually pays the expenses of the whole
week for the sideshow folks, and helps
out the expenses of the refreshment and
other stands to a considerable extent.
A large delegation of suffraEists came
here to watch the meetings of the thre"
state political conventions which are
being held in Trenton today and to urge
that the womens suffrage resolution
plank OF the last conventions be re-
adopted; but before the politicians We're
through with their work many of the
suffragists had found their way to the
fair grounds. That New Jersey was ready
to give the electorate Of the state the
privilege of at least voting on the mat
ter was the talk on the grounds. Inc
resolution giving women the ballot was
lassed by the last Legislature. 1t must
be passed again next winter and then
IL Will 20 to a vote Of the electorate be-
fore the proposition can be adopted
As a recognition to the large number
of women present. Secretary Margerum
improvised several horse races with
women riders. and this proved popular,
Everything was done for the comfort
and convenience of the women and they
had a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Tomorrow will be farmers day at
the fair and large crowds from the rural
sections are expected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
ACCUSED or BEATING CRIPPLE
Officer in New Jersey Home for Boys
Charged With Cruelty.

TRENTON, Sept. 29.-Charges have been
brought against James Bennett, an Of
ficer in the GTigGs Cottage at the State
Home for Boys here, in which he is
accused of having beaten a cripple in
mate OF the institution. The boy was
Charles Nicholson, 16 years Old who has
no feet.
Bennett II is said, attacked the boy
because he refused to hand him one OF
his crutches when Bennett was about to
strike another inmate, Henry Waldman
The charges have been preferred to the
board OF trustees, and Bennett likely will
be tried at the October meeting of the
board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
TRAINS CRASH IN
NEW YORK SUBWAY
Panic and Fire Follow when Pas
sengers Fight Guards.

NEW YORK, Sept. Bone OF the most
serious accidents In the history OF the
New York subway system. which has
been remarkably free Of any mishaps,
occurred early today when two trains
collided underneath l42d street, the
Bronx.
The injured men are Isaac Schwartz,
motorman of empty passenger train
william Horton, motorman of WORK
train and Frank Colombosick, track
walker.
The men are all subway employees.
They were taken to the Fordham Hos
pital, from which ambulances and sur
Eeons had been summoned. There 1t was
stated they had a small chance OF re-
covery.
After the collision the trains took fire
and in lighting the blaze 20 firemen We're
overcome by the dense smoke which
choked the tunnel. One hundred pas
sengers on train following those which
colided were thrown into a panic and
fought the guards until the doors were
opened. They then walked seven blocks
back through the smoke-flled tunnel
Frank Williams, one passenger, was
badly bruised when the rear train came
TO a sudden stop after the collision of
the trains ahead. He was thrown heavily
against a door, but after being treated
was able to go to his home.
The trains which colllded were work
train and two passenger cars, carrying
newspapers only. The cause of the ac-
cident had not been determined several
hours after 1t had occurred Wires were
short circuited by the crash, however,
and the cars Immediately took fire. The
current was cut off, and this auto
matcally stopped the train carrying pas
sengers which was following. Service
on the Bronx system was completely tied
up. and the tunnel was filled with thick,
heavy smoke.
Three fire alarms were turned In. and
the firemen fought the blaze by pouring
great streams of water from hose thrust
through vault holes In the street All
of the three trains involved in the acci-
dent we're northbound.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
TRADE WITH LATIN AMERICA
John Barrett Tells Richmond Con-
ference of Rapid Growth.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. ga gener-
Gus credit to Latin American importers
by United States exporters and the i'm
provement of steamship facilities are
among the important facts in the present
Pan-American trade situation, Director
John Barrett of the Pan-American
Union. today said in an address before
the foreign trade exposition conference
in session here.
He asserted that the United States
Latin-American trade has grown in the
last seven years from $500, 600 600 to $780,
COo,C0O and that, today, the United States
transacts larger business with all
Latin-America than does any individual
country of Europe. Latin-America's s
great need, he said, was a ready and
reasonable market for such portion of
its numerous and accommodating raw
products as generally go to Europe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
RELIEF FUND GROWING
Will Be Used to Aid the Belgium
-combatants.

The Belgium relief fund for noncom-
batants is growing rapidly, $500 having
been donated during the several days Of
its existence. This fund is to be used
In tho aid of Belgians rendered destitute
by the German occupation Of Belgium.
Only those who are noucumDatants will
he aided as tine wounded and sick will
he taken care of by the Red Cross So
cicty. The FUNDS raised here will ue sent
TO Felgium at convenient times.
Donations should he sent 10 Paul Hage-
mans, Consul General of Belgium, 1919
Walnut street; Edward Box, Curtis Pub
fishing Company. and c, c. Harrison, Jr.,
Lafayette Building. Fifth and Chestnut
streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
CUSTOM SERVICE EXPERTS
SCRUTINlZE METHODS HERE
Collector Berry and Assistants
Praised for Efficient System.

Collector Berry and Assistants
Praised for Efficient System.
Methods of conducting business at the
local Custom House were scrutnized
closely yesterday by a special commit
tee, recently appointed by Secretar Of
the Treasury McAdoo, with a view TO
standardizing and increasing the eni-
cieny of the customs service of the coun-
try. The committee consists of Special
Agent Connechie, Deputy Collector Grant,
of New York. and Deputy Collector Far
Icy, of San Francisco. All are recognized
experts in custom service.
Deputy Collector Durrell, of the local
Custom House. acted as a guide to the
committee. They congratulated Collector
Berry and his helpers on the smooth,
easy-running system which makes the
cost of collecting customs for the Gov
ernment second lowest in the United
States. New York ranks first, due prin-
cipally to the heavy import and export
trade of that port. The committee leaves
tonight for Baltimore and will then go
to New Orleans and San Francisco. Prior
to their arrived here the methods of do
ing business at Boston and New York
were examined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
JEWELRY THIEF GOES TO JAIL
Conshohocken Man Says Liking
Babies Was His Downfall.

NOERISTUWN. Pa. Sept. 29.-George
peHaven of Corshonocken. who plead
Cd guilty in court today to stealing jew
elry valued at $3.50 from the home OF
Mrs Hattie McKernan. in Pottstown,
while on visit, was sentenced by Judge
Swartz To two wears in jail, His excuse
lnr the theft Was that he liked babicp
and had gone To Mrs. DrHayen's bed
room 10 sec hcg baby, then saw the
jewels and the temptation was too great
Sentence was deferred on Seldou u.
Hilquist OF jamestown. Va, who ad-
mitt-d that he forged a check for SiS.Sj
while stopping in Pottstown to get
money to marry a girl in Pottstown, The
two eloped TO Elkton, Md, and We're
married. Hlquist was arrested at Nor
folk Va
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
CHILDREN Lhhz. The. FERRIS NHxz
GET THE SAFETY HABIT.
SLOGAN AT THE CARNIVAL
Crowds Hear the Advice Oft Re-
peated at the Closing Sessions.

Get the safety habit; practice It and
help others acquire the same habit. This
is what the Carnival of Safety at the
Convention Hall, Broad street and Allie
gheny avenue, this afternoon emphasized
ms one OF the golden rules of safety to
ten thousand persons who crowded the
hall.
While the carnival Is scheduled to close
today, Director Porter and a number
of city officials are considering the ad-
visibility of prolonging the safety first"
performances by the police and fire de-
oartments for the remainder of the week,
thus giving opportunity to many people
who are unable to leave their places of
business. Tickets to the number of 417,000
have been distributed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NIGHT SCHOOL ENROLMENT
1000 MORE THAN LAST YEAR
$1,000 Children Attended Opening
Session Last Night.

1t was announced today that more than
q 0O5 children attended the sessions OF
night school which began last night
This Is nearly 1000 greater than the open
Ing enrolment last year. In the even
ing high schools several new courses
were inaugurated, including book selling,
course TO train librarians and another
in machine work and woodworking.
The following schools have been added
to those which conduct evening classes
Wayne school, 2Sth and Morris streets; 4;
FuTness school Third and Mihiin streets :
Wilson School, Twelfth and Federal
streets, and the George School. G3d street
and Girard avenue.
The night schools are under the direc-
tion OF DIR. Oliver II. Cornman, asso-
ciate superintendent of schools.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
Cabinet Discusses Project and Signs
Point 10 Compromise.

WAsHI%GTON. Sept. 2o-Whether the
Administration shall insist upon pa@saE"
or the Government s9noonoo0 ship pur-
.aase hill, bitterly opposed by many
democrats I'm Congress, was one Of the
important subjects today before the Pres
dent ana his Cabinet.
Signs pointed to compromise by
which the bin may be sent through the
House and postponed in the Senate un-
ul the December session OF Congress.
Democrats opposing the legislation
pointed out that the Federal insurance
Igl aDprspriat!uE s5. .O00 coo. the ship pur-
chase measure Of i@Oo0o,O0O. and the rivers
and haroor pork barrel bill Of 5000, .
llO--aW a-gresatiUg more than half Of
the additional war tax proposed
might Inc used by Republicans as an
argument in the Congressional cam
paIgUs,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BISHOP TRIED FOR ARSON
Charged That He and Others Burned
Church for Insurance.

ASHEVILLE, \, Q, Sept 29-Blshop
O. r Harris a Negro presiding over the
largest district In the Southern African
Methodist Episcopal Church; W J.
Trent secretary Of the Negro Young
Mems christian Association in Atlanta,
and seven Negro doctors and lawyers
are on trial here in the Superior Court,
charged with arson.
II Is alleged they caused the burning
OF "a local Negro Methodist Church two
years ago 70 get Insurance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
COTTON BALE ON VIEW
Lester Piano Company Has First Con.
signment as an Exhibit.

The first bale of cotton in the Buy n
Bale of Cotton" campaign to be purchas-
ed by a Philadelphia firm arrived here
today. The cotton was purchased by thu
Lester Piano Company. 1908 Chestnut
street through the Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce.
Hundreds of women, men and children
viewed the bale of cotton this morning
1t is on exhibition in the show window
of the Lester Piano Company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
MAIL BAGS ARE RETURNED
Two Reported Stolen in Camden
Found by Roadside.

Public Service Corporation Of Camden
Yesterday were returned today by the
finder. who said he had come across them
in the bushes by the side Of the road
near the place whore they We're first
missed.
The messengers had been dispatched with
th.. bags to a special trolley at Twelfth
and Federal streets. which was 10 carry
them 70 Newark. They stopped 10 talk
10 friend on the road and during the
conversation the bags disappeared. II is
supposed some joker hid them in the
LMshps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
mills close; 500 out Of work

PROVIDENCE, sept 29.-The mills OF
the Quidnick- Wimdham Manufacturing
Ouldnick r. l., were closed yesterday by
a temporary receiver, Charles n. Newell,
Of Pawtucket r. /. Between 800 and so
operatives were thrown out Of work. a
hearing will be held October 10 ia ProvI-
dence, on a petition for a permanent re-
ceiver. The petition AYERS that the cor
puratioR is lnsolvent and that
-4 ryruttC3 90
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
PROTEST AGAINST RATES
Postoffice Department Complains of
Railroad Shipping Charges.

WASHINGTON Sept. 2J-FIlinF q de-
mand for reparatlon on past shipments
Second Assistant Postmaster General
stewart today complained 10 the Inter
state Commerce Commission against the
rates on stamped envelopes and news
paper wrappers from Dayton, Ohio. 70
nearly every point IN the United States.
A good part of the postofiice supplies
Is manufactured In Dayton. and Mr.
stewart believes the existing rates are
unreasonable. The Atchison. Topeka and
santa Re ana Other railroads, Sc ere
name f.f." i.~. s ta rrr1.'rHk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
PLOT TO BLACKMAIL HILL
Duluth Police Charge Man With
Scheme TO Get $4,000.

DULUTH MINI, sept .. % Charles
Howell 0f Glen Flora Wis, is held here
for the Federal authorities and, accord
ln- To the police, has confessed that he
prepared, through a series Of letters, 70
blackmal James J. Hin and the latter
son. Louis ". Hill, out Of 5000.
The police say Howell also confessed
that he had cent similar letters 70 per-
sons In Duluth and towns in Wisconsin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
CLASS OFFICERS CHOSEN
Students at West Chester Normal
School Pick Leaders.

WEST CHEST Err, Sept. 2.-The
classes at the West Chester State Nor
nal school have chosen their officers for
the current term The seniors have
chosen Norman Stevens. president:
James Ulsh, vice president; Katharine
Hartman, secretary, and Anna Butler,
treasurer.
The junior class has also organized,
selecting Clarence Sitter. president:
Harry Schoenly vice president; Irene
Randall secretary, and Beatrice Ball.
treasurer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
CASTLES CANCEL DATES
Court Proceedings Stayed When
Dancers Plans Are Set Forth.

Final disposition of the motion OF coun-
sci for the Vernon Castles to dissolve
tho Injunction obtained against them by
the Shubert Theatrical Company and tho
asserted Intention of the lawyer for the
theatrical managers TO issue an attach
ment against Vernon Castle for contempt
OF court was deferred by Judge Kinsey
In Common Pleas Court No. / today. The
holding of the matter in allegiance was
due to the cancellation of the engage
ment Of the dancers to appear at Keith's
the current week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
ENTERS SETTLEMENT WORK

NEW. HAVEN, Sept, 29-Robert A
Crosby. executive secretary Of the Civic
Federation in this city, has resigned 10
become head worker Of the University
settlement, Eldrdge street, New York
He succeeds DR.. Robbins Gilman, and
begins his new duties November /. His
wife will be associated with him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
HARBORS BILL VOTE TODAY
House VIII Act on Measure Carrying
S2o,ooo,ooo Appropriation.

WASHlNGTON1 Sept 29-The S2IUOI000
rivers and haTbors bill wiIl be voted on
by the House late today
The Senate-amended bill TO appropriate
a lump sum under the direction OF the
War Department brought forth many
vigorous protests, on the other hand.
dozens Of speeches were made urging the
passase OF Che bill on the ground that Il
" -t'Fr ,baH O.. tiH al all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
LoNDoE'. LEW LORD MAYOR

LONDON. Sept @D Sir Charles John
today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
Garrison VIII See Army Maneuvers

WASHINGTON, Sept 29-Secretary OF
War Garrison will leave Washington to-
night to witness the maneuvers OF the
Department of the East, to be held at
Rouse Point, n. Y, commencing to-
morrow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-02
DESIRE FOR Big AND QUICK GAIN
CAUSE Of FINANCIAL DISASTERS

the rapidly growing ranks OF con.
sentative investors.
There are those who make the
sale of strictly sound investments
their business. who would as soon
sell you a gold brick" aa a doubt.
ful or even n speculative security:
who back up the safety OF the
things they sell with. n need be.
their private fortunes. and whose
experience and advice are open to
every one for the asking. An nc.
nuaintance with a reputable invest.
ment banker will result In useful
advice and information to you, and
possibly In saving you some grlev-
GUS investment mistakes. You Sc
lect him as you would select your
physician and your lawyer. for
probity and skin. and should your
investment banker be able to give
you no pleasurable thrills by prom.
Using you large returns. II is be.
cause he knows. from the very ma
ture OF his vocation. that safety
and large returns do not go to.
gether: II you have been contribnt-
ing to the 10000. 900 year waste
get acquainted with an investment
banker Of reputation. You do not
have to buy anything to secure his
advice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-02

or than any other route at present
considered.
Others have suggested n way
from Chitina. at Mile i3i on the
Copper River A Northwestern
railway 10 Fairbanks. spur TO
run fem Mile ~ 10 the Bcring
river coal fields.
Little Work In 1918.
During 1913 there WAS no con.
riructlon OF railways In Alaska by
any ~ the private companies now
operating In the territory. OF the
iss miles ~ trackaga only about
Zcp miles were IN use. This was
largely due To the high cost OF
fuel The tar Of 800 a mile or
operating lines Ia also given AZ
one cause OF diEcouraRemcnf. The
White Pass q Yukon. the Copper
River A. Northwestern and the
Tanana Valley lines were the only
ones In continuous operation dur.
Ing the year
Communication with Fairbanks
has been improved. however. In
the summer Of 1913 several auto
mobile trips we're made over the
military wagon road a new dis.
trict steamboat service has been
established between upper Yukon
points and Fairbanks.
Wagon road and trail construc.
ton has been continued by the
Alaskan road commission in vari.
GUS parts OF the territory. reducing
somewhat the cost Of transporta.
ton 10 different mining camps.
Tho announcement OF the gov.
eminent railway has given a great
Impetus TO all construction work
aud II fl thought the new road win
be the beginning OF a new trans.
porfntion era for Alaska.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-05-02

Alaska 10 slowly coming into her
own.
After waiting during the years
Of official neglect. the pioneers OF
the north will this summer zee at
least q part Of their dream come
true when government engineers
tenin the survey OF the route OF
the railway 10 be built a. . coat OF
SIS. o0o. 900 from the sea into the
interior for distance Of 1000
miles.
The favorable attitude of the
present administration and the
awakened intcreat OF the nation In
Alaska gives promise OF better
things 10 come In the future. The
railway II considered only one
part Of the program OF assistance
TO the citizens Of this great terri.
tory.
Some enthusiastic sourdough CT
claimed III hts delight over the
decision 90 build the road that
President Wilson's pen was heard
around the world az he scratched
his signatnr. 10 the bill Whether
or not remote sections of the globe
we're yitRily concerned In the rail.
way bill IL not recorded. but IL ir
certainly well known fact that
northwest citus-particulariy So
attle--and the towns throughout
Ainska went wild With Joy" as
the newspaper writerssso aptly ex.
planned.
Seattle Was Delighted.
Few events In recent years have
caused the intense enthusiasm In
Seattle AZ did tho finai word that
the Alaska railway was assured
The general excitement reminded
oid.timers of the days when the
rush 10 tho KlondIke was on.
There II q strong bond OF kindly
feeling and interest connecting
Alaaka and Seattle. and the con.
ordinations sent 10 tho north over
the railway were sincere and
broiherIy.
March ~. 1914. will 20 down In
history a. q red letter day for
Alaska ard SeastIe--the day Wood
row Wilson affixed his signature
to the document that made the
railway N tne norm coming
reality.
II want TO say." said the presi-
dent a. he laid down the gold
pen. "ho~ sincere my qualification
IL In the completion OF this meas.
ure and lts successful passage.
feel that we have AZ least reached
out the hand Of real heIpfuiress
and brotherhood 20 Alaska. which
will now link II to us by many
bonds that will be valuable 20 both
sides. This 10 consummation
that ! have been hoping might ar
rive In my administration, and that
II has come 90 soon 10 TO me very
delightful"
Big Man for Job.
Officials believe II will take all