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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
ALLEGED "YEaGMEN" CAUGHT
Held on Suspicion of Robbing Post
office at Leesport, Pa.

Two alleged "yeEgmen," arrested IN
Scranton. Pa, yesterday, were brough'
to this city today after being held under
$1,000 bail on suspicion of burglary, and
locked up in Moyamensing Prison TO
await the action of the Federal Grand
Jury.
The two men, George w. Fox and
Frank Leasing. were arrested by Depu9
Postal Inspector McVickers on suspicion
of blowing a safe In a postoffice at Lees
port. Pa. on March II of this year, ant
stealing large sum of money and
stamps. Chief Postal Inspector James T.
Cortelyou is making an investigation
and hopes to connect the accused men
with the series OF safe robberies that
have ,Seen perpetrated within the laA
few months in Berks and Bucks Couh'
ties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
PATIENT cHEWERs

A little Boston girl. who had frequently
been admonished by her parents as TO
the evils resulting from hurried mastica-
tlOn II food, was on 4 recent visit 10 tho
zoo in the Bronx,
Among the beasts that particularly
claimed her attention were the Camels
She watched them long and earnestly as
they munChed huge bunChes Of grass and
then turned to her uncle.
Uncle" said she, what a treat Il
would be for father and mother and
Professor Fletcher 10 see those camels
chewing all day"-Harpers Magazine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
BOYS FIGHT STARTS RIOT
Two Men Injured and Six Persons
ARRESTED as Outcome.

ARRESTED as Outcome.
One man suffered a broken arm, an
other received several knife wounds and
six persons were arrested last night as
an outcome Of fist fight between two
ll-year- old boys over the baseball game.
George Campbell, As years old, and his
son, Elmer. aged 10. both Of 1912 Mars
den street, were held IN $500 and $500
bonds, respectively, for court by Magis-
trate Morris in the 10Th District this
morning.
William nitner and Jonn Campbell were
the youthful combatants, and when
young Ditner seemed 10 be getting the
worst Of II his brother, Martin Ditner
came to his rescue. Reinforcements for
Campbell arrived in the persons Of George
Campbell and his son Elmer, Henry Pc
tsrsou, who attempted 10 arbitrate, suf-
fered a broken arm and Martin Dttner
was badly cut about the wrist. The in
jured were taken to the Women's Homeo-
pathic Hospital. The others were ar
rested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
TARANTULA WEIGHS ANCHOR
Private Yacht of William K. Wander
bilt, Jr., Starts Down River.

The Tarantula. William X. Vanderbilt.
Jr,'s private yacht. weighed anchor off
Vine street pier In the Delaware this
morning and started down the river
Members of the crew on the Fireboat Ed
win S. Stuart said Mr.. Vanderbilt and
two friends boarded the yacht shortly be-
fore o'clock yesterday afternoon and
did not go ashore again.
The destination of the 1oating palace
is not known. No report has been re-
ceived by the Maritime Exchange.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
BOY DIES OF PTOMAINE
Green Pears and Sausage Cause of
Fatal Illness.

combination of green pears and
sausage caused the death of S-year-old
John Williams, of 1927 South 22d street.
The boy died this morning as a result OF
ptomaine poisoning, after suffering in
tense pain.
Dr. James Morrow, of SOss South 5th
street, who attended him, said that the
poison resulted from eating the sausage
and pears. The boy ate the sausage at
noon and the pears last night Every
effort was made 10 save him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast


WASHINGTON, Oct TO-
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jsrssy-Showers tonight and probably
Sunday; moderate south winds.
Rains continued in practically all OF
the great central valleys and over most
of the Lake region and Eastern Canada
during the last "a hours, the Western
disturbance being central over Illinois
this morning. Some scattered rains are
also reported from New York and New
England and from Western and Northern
Pennsylvania, but they do not appear to
have crossed the mountains in Pennsyl-
vania at any place, Mild Temperature g
continue over the eastern half of the
country, with slight rise at most places.
while in the plains States IL is from s
TO II degrees cooler this morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
U. OF P. PLEA FOR BRUMBAUaH
Graduates Are Asked TO Help Elect
Their Fellow Alumnus.

All graduates of the University Of Penn
sylvania throughout the state are urged
10 vote for Or. Martin @. BrumbauRh.
Republican candidate for Governor. In a
letter which has been sent out By the
BrumbauEh Committee Of the Alumni.
The letter says that the candidate Is
graduate OF the University and that he
is thoroughly fitted 10 hold the ONCE foT
which ne has been nominated George
o HorwItz is chairman Of the commit
Zee, which Is composed Of 50 graduates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
BANKERS WIN BALLOON RACE
Welsh strawbridge and Robert Glen
dinning Contest.

Welsh Strawhridse and Robert Glen
dinning Philadelphia bankers, won the
national balloon pursuit race at Pitts
field. Mass, under assumed names last
Thursday, according 10 word just TO-
Seived by friends In this CITY Nj Glen
dinning went under the name Of "Rob-
ert Golden and Mr. St-awbrldge called
himself "Sidnev Welsh
-Four balloons started In the race. the
first being a King balloon. The others
were required 10 land as near II as pos
sihls. The Philade phars landed within
300 feet of this bag q I Worthington. q
miles from the start, and won the race
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
BELGIUM RELIEF FUND GROWS

Contributions are still pouring into the
Belgium relief fund for noncombatants
The fund has reached a total of $500
The funds will be sent abroad at the
earliest convenience. Donations should
be sent TO C. c. Harrison. Jr.. & Co.
bankers, 5th and Chestnut streets, or to
Paul Hagemans. Belgium Consul General
1857 woodbine avenue, Overbrook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
aeographieal soeisty On Fall ..Hike'

A walk over a new route along the
Wtssahickon Greek was taken by mem
bers Of the Geographical Society this
afternoon. Starting from Ridge avenue
and the Wissahickon Greek at $3.50, the
members visited the Rittenhouse House,
Penn's statue. the Woodward Wall gar
deus. and returned through Germantown.
This was the first Of the seasons walks.
F. L. Schumo and James Wilson, 3D.,
headed the excursion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
WON $40, 1000 ON BRAVES
Boston Sporting Man Makes Larg'
Sum in Bets on Team.

To have "cleaned up $4,000 in bets
since the Braves made their phenomenal
spurt not so many weeks ago is the feat
accredited 10 Jack Spaulding the we'll
known Boston sporting man. When
SpauldinS first backed the Braves his
friends thought that he was taking big
chances, but he explained that "lons
shots" were often the best. He has been
a staunch Brave rootsr from the start
having followed them on several trips
and he was among the happiest rootefi
at yesterdays game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
AGED SUICIDE IDENTIFIED

The body OF a suicide found in Cobb1
Creek Park yesterday was Identified to-
day as that of Edwin Embigh. so yean
old 6503 HaverfoTd avenue. The mans
son read an account OF the fndins Of
the body and recognized the descrfpuon
of watch belonging 10 his father.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
ROBBERY IN GERMANTOWN
Drug Store Looted of Money and
Goods.

Another robbery was perpetrated today
in Germantown, almost al the same mo-
ment the police captured a man whom
they believe to be the Tingleader OF the
nand Of thieves which have confined their
nefarious operations for the last six
months to Germantown stores and resi-
dences A number Of the band have al
ready been captured.
The alleged leader Of the gang is John
PatTtcks. 54l9 Lena street He was held
today bv Magistrate Pennock in 5000
bail for a further hearing The latest
store visited by the thieves is the schroe-
der Pharmacy Price and Boynton streets.
Here drugs and money were stolen,
PatrickE was arrested last night at
Armat street and Germantown avenue
by Special Policemen Mcfarland and
CORY. lie is believed to have been i'm
plicated in the recent robbery Of Wash
ington Lane Station and numerous other
raids upon various sections Of German
town.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
MAGISTRATE FEELS FOR FAN
Discharges Prisoner Who Drowned
Sorrow Because of Athletics Defeat.

IT mlsbehaved last night 10 drown my
sorrow after seeing the Athletics 60 down
10 defeat vas the plea Of George ".
Mahoney. Of 1906 fancy street, who ap-
reared before Magistrate Morris this
morning on the charge Of disorderly
conduct.
You are discharged " said Magistrate
Norris. The way the Athletics PLAYED
yesterday was enough to make any man
Nant 70 drown his soToW."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
FOUR KILLED IN TORNADO
Two Dying and Three Seriously In
jured by Storm.

JOPLIN, No, oct lO-Four persons
we're killed, two are dying and three
others are seriously injured as the re-
suit Of tornado which swept the farm
ing region near GaIena last night
The four killed and three Of the in
iured were members Of the family Of
John Deerfet
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
WILL NOT INTERFERE. United States Will Merely Watch De-
 velopments, in Haiti.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-When the bat tieship South Carolina. with her 625 enlisted men, including a. company of marines. joined the armored cruiser Montana at Port aa Prince today, of f1cials of the navy department felt contingent at the Haitfen capital to suppress anarchy and extend full pro tection to all foreign interests. The South Carolina was selected for this duty by Rear Admiral Badger because her commander, Captain Russell, who recently vacated the post of judge advocate general of the navy, is re- garded as peculiarly equipped to deal with questions of international law tion at Port au Prince, which has been abandoned by President Oreste and left without government Today's advices to the state department from the American legation at Port au Prince confirmed press reports of the events of the past 24 hours, includ- ing the flight of the president, the landing of American and German blue jackets to protect foreigners and the desuitory firing In the town last night. It was said that at last reports the revolutionists had not entered the city, but were believed to be on the way there from St. Marc, about 45 miles distant
 The state department has not de- cfded to interfere with the Haitien rev. olution at this stage, but is observing developments with keen interest It Is expected here that effort will be made order to provide in constitutional form for a successor to President Oreste, who took refuge yesterday aboard the German cruiser Vineta-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
All is Quiet at
 Port Au Prince
PRESENCE OF MARINES HAS
 sALuTARY EFFECT.
NO FIRING YESTERDAY
The South Carolina Arrives with e25 Men-Efforts to Re-estabIish the Government Being Made.

Fort Au Prince. Haiti, Jan. 2s.- Wit1 the arrival today of the United States battleship South Carolina. and Wltn American and German bluejack- GUS guarding the legations and patrol ing the town. conditions at Port au frlnce took on a more orderly aspect. committee of public safety has been organized and it is believed that all danger to foreign residents is past,
 Rebel Leader to Enter Capital.
 President Oreste is still aboard the German cruiser Vineta and the coun- lry IS without a government. The former Haitien minister at Washing ton, Solon Menos. who it was thought would act as chairman of the commit tee of safety. declined to serve. and former Senator Stephen Archer was named as chairman. The committee senr delegation on board the yacht Nord Alexis to arrange for the entry into the capital of Senator Davilmar Theodore, the leader of the revolution. who is now at Cape Haifien. Othe, measures will be taken to establish a government as soon as possible,
 South Carolina Arrives
 The South Carolina came Aera, at top speed from Guantanan esA Sh6 car rteS a crew of nearly 300 men, most of whom could be landed at a mo- ment's notice. The Montana's crew, AAS4OulA6 u company or marines, mum berS more than 500.
 No Firing Yesterday.
 Advices from Jamaica report the de- parture for Haiti of General Monplai- sir. ex- minister of war, and ex-Pres- ident Simon. The diplomatic repre- sentatives, on request of the commit tee of safety, have decided that Gen eral Monplaisir shall not be permitted to come ashore
 All firing ceased in Port au Prince today and complete order was main tained.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
MISS GAYNoR BRIDE OF
 RAPLH HAYWOOD ISHAM
Groom Is Descendant of Governor
 Jonathan Trumbull.

New York. Jan. -Sixteen-year- Marion Gaynor, fourth and youngest daughter of the late Mayor William J. Gaynor, was married here today to Ralph Haywood Isham, son of Hen ry Heywoed Isham, New Jersey cap ital1st and president of the Marietta, Columbus and Cleveland railroad. The wedding came as surprise to friends of the family but it was explained that no formal announcement of the engagement had been made because of the recent death of the city's execu- tive. For the same reason, only mem bers of the family were present today. Owing to the youth of the bride, the license was obtained by her mother whose consent to the marriage was necessary.
 Mir. Isharn, who is 23 years old, spent year at Yale, travelling abroad re- gently and returning to manage some of his fathers interests He is de- scendant of Jonathan Trumbull, first governor of Connecticut.
 Miss Gaynor was several times a winner of blue ribbons at horse shows at Belmont park and Madison Square Garden.
 MT. and Mrs. Isham will leave to- morrow for Santa Barbara. Calif. where the elder 1sham is ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
NATIONAL CITY BANK IN RESERVE SYSTEM.
Application of Largest Bank h ceuns
 try is Received.

Washington. Jan. 2s-Fornal ap- p1ication by the National City bank of New York, the largest banking institu- ton in the country. to become a mem Der of the new federal reserve system, came today to the treasury department. This bank opposed features of the law when it was before congress. and there were reports that it would not become a member. but would prefer to turn of it's application 5, 800 national banks. including most of the large fnstitu- tions. are lined up for membership in the system.
 It became known today that the re- serve bank organization committee has decided that no bank shall be allowed to take stock in the reserve bank tu its district amounting to more than 6 per cent of Its capital and surplus
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
ARBITRATION TREATY
 MADE WITH DENMARK
Makes No Reservation Whatsoever Regarding Subjects to Be Arbitrated.

Washington, Jan. 2S-Arbitration of all questions which may arise, includ- ing those involving national honor, Is proposed in treaty, the terms of which were agreed upon today by Seo- retary Bryan and Constantin -Brun, the Danish minister. The agreement was reached as g. result of extended con- ferences between MT. Bryan and Min lister Rrun, as well as exhaustive cor respondence between the latter and the Danish foreign office.
 It is expected that the new treaty will be signed soon and MT Bryan is optimistic over the reception which will be accorded it in the senate when it is presented for ratification.
 The convention, which will be an amplidcation of the principle of MT. Bryan's peace proposals, makes no reservation whatever in the subjects to be submitted to arbitration.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
DEMOCRATIC LEADER
 REMINDED TO JAIL
Judge Springs Surprise in New York
 Bribery Case.

New York, Jan. 2S-Joseph Cassidy, until recently the democratic leader of Queens county, was remanded to jail in Brooklyn tonight at the close of the second day of his trial in the supreme court or the charge of receiving a bribe from William Willett, Jr., for mer member of congress, who was con- victed last week of purchasing a judi ciary nomination in 1911. With Cassi- dy to jail went Louis T. Walter, Jr., on trial as the alleged go-between for Cassidy and Williett.
 The action of Justice Walter Jaycox in rernanding the defendants, who have been out under $5, 900 bail, came as a surprise to defense and prosecu- tion alike. Intimations were published today that an attempt at jury fixing had been made
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
TO LIFT THE EMBARGO. Rebels May Be Permitted to Buy Arms
 in This Country.

Washington, Jan. 2S-The ever current appeal of Mexican constitu- tionalists for permission to purchase arms in the United States on an even footing with the Huerta government may soon be granted. Though PreSi- dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan have reached no final determination on that point, the Washington government to- day is strongly inclined to such a course as the next step in it's Mexican policy.
 Informal inquiry among prominent administration officials today disclosed the fact that practically the entire cab- inet, many members of the senate for- eign relations committee and many of the leaders in congress generally are ready to support the president should he raise the embargo on arms by proclamation,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
MANS DEATH DUE TO
 A BLOW IN THE BACK
Physician Believes Greeting of Friend
 Could Result Fatally.

New York. Jan. 28.-An autopsy was ordered tonight by a coroner's physi- clan in the case of Phineas Wardell, 55 years old, who died at 8 local hotel yesterday. Mr. Wardell, who regis tered from Boston, came to the hotel on Jan. 12 and about a week ago, af- ter falling sick, was joined by his wife.
 In the de1irium preceding his death the man spoke of an acquaintance who is said to have the habit of saluting others with blow in the back. In the opinion of the physician who was call ed to MT. Wardell such a blow could bring on croupous pneumonia, the cause of death in this case.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
SPURIOUS MONEY.
Currency Bearing Forged Signatures
 Placed in Circulation.

Douglas. Ariz., Jan. 2s.-Chaotic business conditions in Cananea and other towns in Sonora, Mexico, were reported today to have followed dis covery that large part of $25o.00o of unsigned constitutionalist currency, lost in transit from the printers in New York recently. had been placed in circulation The discovery was made after the arrest of W. D. Gooch, man. ager of a store, and two clerks, who were charged with having refused to accept the new bank notes. They proved that the signatures were forgeries.
 Many merchants are said to have found that they held quantities of du- bious paper, and reports were circu- lated that the unexecuted notes had fallen into the hands of interruptions officials who had forged signatures and sold them in bales at ten to twen- ty cents on the dollar.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
More Condemnation of sp.er

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 2S.-"Judge unsatisfactory as a judge and the wonder is that the people have suf- fered so long" This was the testi- mony today of Thomas s. Fielder, at torney general of Georgia. before the congressional committee here investi- gating charges of official misconduct against Federal Judge Emory Speer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
Liquor Raid at Bristol.

Bristol. Conn. Jan. 2s.-The first liquor raid here since Bristol voted no license was made tonight by Chief Belden and local officers on the house occupied by Harry Ellis on Peace able street. MT. Ellis was arrested The police coniscated a quantity of liquor found on the premises, includ- ing gallon of whiskey found in kerosene can.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29

Juarez. Mexico. Jan- es.-Genera1 Francisco Villa, military commander or the rebel forces, today discla1med any ambition to become president or Mex ico if the revolution is successful. lie said that although his victories against the Huerta forces at OJinasa and Chi huahua, had attracted attention to him. self. he did not wish to overshadow General Carranza, whom he recognized as the leader of the revolution
 Loyal to carranza.
 Should General Carranza become president, he would receive my sup port and I would obey his commands" :" said General Villa "AS proof Of my loyalty and as evidence that have no ambition to become president, would leave the country at once If he ordered me to do so.''
 General Villas interview was given in his little plastered adobe house, where he went immediately on his ar rival from Chihuahua
 On the floor lay bags containing 60,- 900 Mexican dollars. and on the win dow sill were half a dozen newly pur- chased diamond rings. still glittering purchased from the banks in Fl Paso for use in Chihuahua. where silver has been scarce and the diamond rings were presents from various rebel com manderS
 Fighting to Save Country.
 f1 have never been in anything but the fullest accord with General Car ranza," said General Villa T never had any personal ambition to reach high office I am a fighting man only, and I am fighting for the liberation of my country, not to elevate myself. I am only a soldier under command of my chief.
 q wish all the nations of the world to know that am not fighting to make myself president We are not fighting to make any man president, but we hope once for all to save our country from spoliation and the ambitions of individuals. We are spreading the ideals of a republic, and we are ex- terminating. those who oppose us.
 To Start Rebel Mint.
 Tn few months we have liberated half of Mexico, and in a few months more we shall Iiberate the other half
 General Villa came to Juarez to ne- gotiate with business interests for the resuption of industry in Chihuahua state and also to procure small coin for circulation in the rebel territory. He plans to start a rebel mint and 8 bank as soon as possible. He said that on his return to Chihuahua he would pre- pare personally to command an attack on Torreon.
 Engagement in Sonora.
 Nogales. Ariz.. Jan. 2S.-Two federal
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-29
The Vanderbilt
 Party in Peril
PALATIAL YACHT WRECKED OFF
 COLOMBIAN COAST.
A DIFFICULT RESCUE
Fruit Steamers Lifeboats Smashed or
 capsized-second Wireless Appeal
 Brought Another Steamer to Rescue.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 2S.-Death faced the party aboard Frederick w. Vanderbilts palatial yacht Warrior for hours after the craft with its distin- guished passengers was wrecked on a reef off the coast of Colombia Monday, according to fragments of wireless messages picked up here tonight. The messages told of heroic but futile eff forts made by the United Fruit com pany's steamer FrI,tera to save those on board.
 A PeriIous Rescue.
 Captain Henschaen finally was forced to summon the steamer Almirante. which effected a perilous rescue. All the Frutera's lifeboats were either smashed or capsized. Those on board the Almirante are MT. and Mrs. Van de<bilt the Duke and Duchess of Man chester and Lord Arthur George Keith Falconer. son and heir of the Earl of Kintore.
 Second Appeal for Assistance.
 Soon after the Warrior struck, the Frutera picked up her wireless appeals for aid and steamed toward the wreck. When the FTuteras boats were crush ed the Almirante, which was at Santa Marta, about forty miles distant, was called and succeeded in taking off the Warriors passengers. The Almirante is due to arrive at Colon tomorrow morning. It is understood the Van derbilt party will proceed to New York on the Almirante, arriving there Feb ruary s.
 Crew Remained Aboard.
 Nothing was learned tonight regard ing the fate of the wrecked yacht and the crew, who remained on board de- spite the advice of the owner and the captains of the Frutera and the Al mirante to leave the wreck. The coast at the scene of the mishap is dan d. Sd fha a rTf for will be seriously damaged. The crew probably could get aid from Santa Marta in case the yacht began to break up.