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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
ENGLAND AGAINST
INCREASE IN U. S.
MERCHANT MARINE
Controversy Over ransfer
of Steamship Robert Dollar
to American R e gistry
Shows Britain Position.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1S.-The contro-
versy over the transfer of the steam
ship Robert Dollar from British to
American registry, which is occupying
the attention of the State Department,
is expected to be the first OF many such
differences.
Great Britain is prepared to make n
American merchant marine In the case
Of the Robert Dollar, which is being held
at Itio de Janciro, pending the settle
ment of the attempt to place this Amerl-
can owned ship under American regis.
try, British opposition has not yet ap-
peared. II Germany consents to the
transfer. however, it is reliably reported
England will refuse to acknowledge tho
new registry.
TIE State Department admits that the
situation is a delicate one. The Admin
istrations wish to increase the merchant
the fear of the seizure of the vessel
on the high seas by either German or
English ships is causing worry
SnouIu l!lc snip oe taken, eltner OF
both countries refusing to recognize the
transfer of registry, the United states
would be put in a position where it
would have to permit the seizure without
a protest or run the risk of becoming
enfbrolled with either of these countries.
England, IN refusing to permit the trans
fer of British registry ships to registry
of neutral powers, will cite as authority
the convention of The Hague which pro-
hoits such transfers after the commence
ment of hostillties
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 1s.-Merchant
ships flying the flags of bellgerent coun-
tries which enter Brazilian ports because
of the war must be detained until the
war ends. according TO the decision of
the Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
DIRECTOR HARTE NOT HELD
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT
His Explanation of Child's Release
Satisfies Judge German.

Director Harte, of the Department of
Health and Charities, appeared before
Judge Gorman, at the House OF Deten-
ton, today IN company with his attor-
ney, Assistant City Solicitor James Gay
Gordon, Jr., and explained, to the salts
faction of Judge German, the cirCum-
stances in the discharge of Max Miller,
neglected child. from the Philadelphia
Hospital. contrary to tho orders of the
court 1t was for this reason that Judge
German summoned Director Harte to
show cause why he should not be adj
judged In contempt of court
Speaking for Director Harte. Mr.. Cor
don explained that the Philadelphia Hos
pital received the boy with the bare
commitment as a neglected child, with
no instructions as to his future care.
Following the investigation of the child's
home by the hospital authorities Mr..
Gordon said ii was found that his par
ents were able to support him and We're
willing to have him home. The boy was
then returned to his parents with the
understanding that should he violate his
probation ho was Immediately TO be re-
turned to the hospital, counsel told the
court. Judge German accepted the eN-
PLANTATION and, drawing an order OF 81 a
week on the county for the boys sup
port, recommitted him TO the hospital,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
BERLIN CAMP HOLDS
100000 ALLIES AS
PRISONERS OF WAR
Cretic Passenger Describes
Scene at Fort Dobritz.
kaiser's New Guns to
Garry Thirty Miles.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-That Germany
has under guard in one of her military
camps near Berlin, more than 100000 Rus
sian, British, French and Belgian pris-
oners was asserted by a Chicagoan, Au-
gust Pfaff, who returned today from
Europe on the liner Cretic, which brought
2I6 first class passengers from the Eu-
ropean war zone.
"I was in Paris when the war began"
said Mr.. Pfaff land l jumped to Berlin
where 1 stayed until September 9Th. I
saw the mobilization OF the German
forces around Berlin and 1t was "a most
inspiring sight. The morale of the Ger
man troops is excellent.
Germany is now building guns that
will reach thirty miles Her intention Is
to reduce the entire French coast and
from Calais she expects to lombard
Dover with these new guns.
"Op September | went outside the
city to the great military fort of Dobritz
and there 1 saw $4,000 Russian prisoners,
J00O British. 5000 French and a large
number of Belgians. The Russians ana
Belgian officers were quartered together
until a fight broke out among them in
which four Russians were murdered.
was also in Cologne. where I saw 5000
English prisoners captured in the battles
around Paris. and 1900 French.
TURCOS MUTILATE PRISONERS.
II visited the German hospitals ana
saw many wounded who had been in
humanity mutilated by the Turcos. whom
the French are using on the firing line.
Some of the German wounded had their
eyes goueed out.
The allies If they reach the frontier
will have n terrific time advancing
through Germany. Cologne is guarded
by nine Zeppelns and Frankfort on-the-
Main by fifteen"
Madame Lala Vanderveld who is here
in behalf of Belgian women and children.
also was passenger on the Cretic, She
was met down the bay by the Belgian
Consul of this city, and stated that she
would give out story of German atroc-
tiles III her country tomorrow. on We'd
nesday night she delivered a lecture to
the passengers on board the Cretic and
collected a sum OF money, which will be
devoted to the Belgian orphans.
when the war came" said Paul Van
derveld, of Dallas. Tex. another pas
senger, 81 thought l would go along and
sec a little OF II. tried 1t for 5i days,
and was in the battles of Liege, Haelen
and Tirlenont. and then l decided l had
enough. 1t was a great experience. The
Germans disgraced themselves with their
The atrocities committed by
them would turn hair gray"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
16 CAMDEN COUNTY LIQUOR
MEN ARE GIVEN LICENSES
Court Hears Applications, and Two
Protests Are Also lied.

Liquor licenses were granted to II retail
and two wholesale dealers today by Judge
William 7. Boyle, in the Camden County
License Court.
Remonstrances were heard against two
applicants, Edward Fisher, OF Waterford
township, charged with selling liquor on
Sunday, and Alfred NJ. Hinfer, of Glenn
enton, whose place, residents contend, is
not needed,
Hearings on these applications will be
held next Wednesday, The retail licenses
granted follow: Frank W. Tobey, Berlin
township; George AFFORD and August
Mendel, Chesllhurst: John Phzennaier,
Centre township; Matte Thomas, Glenn
enton township; Catharine Ilg, Delaware
township; Charles II. Daubman, Glouces-
ter; Pancoast and Scott, Merchantvllle;
Frank w. Weidemann, Frank r, SteCker,
Alfred Herr and Edwin j. Calender, Pen
sauken township; Frank Skalla, Water
ford township; Thomas Holland Wind
slow township. These wholesale licenses
were granted: Rudolph Kiehne, Berlin
township, and Harry Kayser Centre
township.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
mlOSHIPMEN HAD EXCITING
TOUR IN EUROPEAN WATERS
missouri and Illinois, at League ISL
ana, Sighted Foreign Ships.

IN, W." "I 'nclo Sam's giant batt!eships,
A., IHS"url and Illinois. returned 10
nonr ION" station at League Island at
E' '"udy after a three month tour of
sbi"l'ah waters. Several hundred mid
nhI"'tn from the Naval ACADEMY who
IL, u'''r annual tour on the big bat
In IN" week. -N'''''lo'i9 carrier
sc, ,oll the time the midshipman left the
,bainihy on June 2, until the end OF
III "TRIP, there was something M in
,'gst every day. The Youthful offlcers-
Go were at anchor In me harbor oS
daIiNesend' England. on the day war was
This Det"een England and Germany.
men ,Loppehed on August 2S, and the
sage oIu frg'u snip received a wireless mes
neutraI oii president Wilson to remain
war Ia 'ilhosl as soon as they heard
naa been declared
the tIS r1tIS Grayesend the next morning,
reportaI r,''ies s met but few of the warships
Ocean ,r, 10 De spread across the Atlantic
spoko,, ne 'ierman cruiser Bremen was
Just TO- but no reply was received.
the IOre entering American waters
Wa Isss!s sighted an English ship which
nearest Hs a captured frcighter to the
Ttest English port.
ana A. ~ lp was by far the most exciting
shine |suhs OF any trip made by mid
was va recent years The Missouri
erlcL nandeC by Commander Fred
prics a lFaut' while Commander II. Il.
batiissLs IN charge Of the Illinois. Both
foF pS ~ul remain al the navy ward
pair' indefinite time, since MANY re-
4A must be made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
ToDAY,s MARRIAGE LICENSES

solomon Scssl, ~. South 7th st.. and Bertha
Sklorofskg. 1886 South 9Th ~.
Roy ;. Eaklr, Hlgorstown, Md. and r. Jennie
I.nhtu, l2Ii North sd 81.
nenJamIn L; street., 2l$ Nor,n Alden ST., ana
Donald Henderson. @2 Nortn 18th st.. snl
rasrP6 M'PG * = Iyr.. Ty 90" II! Norh 9i l2t9 Sal,
Cuiran. 1895 sigel st.
Milton F. Gctz Nazareth, Pa, and Mabel
Edwsrd 4, RocsmeH 2sli West Leaish ave.
ana blanche +, WaEner. 2il south 9th St
Xdac i aaiarI Sod SOD NSrrh ] RnssoIa RGRs, ID st. a"a
John ". Wagne- F9ai ptimau ST. and Linda
johnson. aS3i Nj. Vernon 81.
Po%eIl y. Hayes. 5o4S Irving St., and Edith
NJ Gallus, COLLINS 'aa.e, Pa.
Edward +. Thompson, Waco Texas. ana
Edith r. Crovth=r, dllp Norrh 1th ST.
TiS Rotn wuiSms,, 2r5o Carpoater Sc. S' and
Edward LETTERS. 1910 Rodmau sl., ana Lille
Morris picksteu' SIa North Franklin 81.
=, and Anna I8leAasteig 24S Ngr'h On St,
Louise A. Morgan. 5o3t Chestnut S. Gnu
John Eravh, i9iu NurJh Letnguw ST.. and
z. Ryrue a35 Spring Garien 81.
FIe,chor Whtem1n, Gll9 Ridge ave. ana
Pstrlck Mcclellan %a5l Nj. Vernon st.. and
Minnie shSnn@a. lolo i;s9oys7s,Ser ,,7,Ser ave,
naaly MflTy Ned,,i2qR5si n Ri, i'ot N",iaSG ,,. s.,
Jalurs Williams go U, Indiana ave. and
Aura Tulugrs. 15T ". Indiana H1r.
Harry Boyd. i2lN Woodland ave.. aud Laura
Thomas. sharon lIuI. Pa
Francis 4. Cu0lm. l5f Nurth vowdeu ST.
ANA Elizabeth Curse g4l1 Toronto sr
Daniel q. Masu.rr 1880 ore SON st.. ana He
lena H. AlInz, l3l carson 81.
j 5nsga 81. ,. ,MS5i. ,HIf" logN. and Amy II.
JAY q. Rei,meyer. 1907 y. FELTON, ST.. AMI
Albert I. noerlns, 2I29 y. 18th ST.. ana Tor
rpttl VI Ennis. lN"l y. HpUNiyr -.
r Raymond Porter 1921 Lancaster ave. ana
Alma A. Taylor, So Preston IT.
Robert T.. Yates @iuS IehlEh ave, and Surl
NJ sage. Slu 81 Bernard 81.
Rowland C. smith. 2Oll y Park ave. AMI
Natel n. PuckteldrT ll}S y. 4th 81
r. Rocker lB2 East 81
Phincas 6, Weaver tI47 Pechin ST., and sa-
ale NJ Palmer. l2o. Martin 50,
George J. krcier lll5 Spruce ST. and Anna
@. Nerker. 4I2I Kingsessins avenue
william @; SGherfeL 81 r. seville ave. and
Jane =. McFaddent OIL JHmerton ave.
Henry NJ. Harmon, JenkintuWn, Pa and
Esther c. Rediy, St55 Nort9ik -,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
DEATHS OF A DAY
EDWARD J. HALL
vice President of the American Tele-
pbone and Telegraph Company.


WATKINS. ~ y, Sept. s.-Edward j..
Hall, father of the long distance tele-
phone" and a vice president of the Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph Company.
died here yesterday He came here from
New York some weeks ago for his health.
Mr. Halls death was sudden and unex-
pected.
Although Edward Julius Hall was a
leading personality in the comparatively
brief history of the development of the
Bell telephone commercially and, more
than any other individual, active In the
growth of the long distance telephone
throughout the country, his name was
next to unknown to the public at large
because of a lifelong aversion to publi-
city.
He was born at Perth Amboy. " j..
where his father was a manufacturer, in
October 1853. The boy attended Buffalo
elementary schools and then entered
Yale, being graduated from the Sheffield
Scientific School In 1873. or two years
before Alexander Graham Bell perfected
the telephone.
The invention of the telephone was Of
much interest to him. When in 1871 the
parent company of the Bell company was
organized he decided to get into the new
Industry and "A year later he organized q
local operating company in Buffalo, hold
ing the offices of vice president and man
ager.
on New Years Day. 1885, Theodore n.
Vail, now president of Tel &c TEL" held
a conference. as result of which Mr..
Hall took over the management of the
new company just organized, the Amer
ican Telephone and Telegraph Company.
a year earlier in 1885. an experimental
long distance line had been tried out be-
tween New York and Boston. Mr.. Hall
took up the development of the long dis
tance telephone line enthusiastically and
within two months was directing the work
of the first long distance line between
New York and Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
BELGIANS REPULSE
GERMANS In BATTLE
AROUND TERMONDE
Offensive Movement Against
Invaders Continues and
Raiding Bands of Uhlans
Are Destroyed.

ANTWERP, Sept. 49,
The Belgian army continues its Of.
,ens,ve movement and is attacking the
Germans with great success, according
,o an official announcement made bv
the war Office today. Fighting has been
severe around Tormonde. Both sides
are using artillery and the guns have
been booming day and night since late
on Wednesday.
The Germans attempted to cross the
river Termonde after the Belgians had
destroyed the bridge and were met with
a whitening fire that forced them to
fall bach.
Tho following official communique has
been issued:
Near v pres the German forces were
defeated and retreated to France,
wbe.e they were annihilated by the
F'reitGh.
Near pLperinghe a column OF 5000
German cavalry with mitrailleuses
and wagons of provisions and other
vehicles were attScked by 1000 French
cavalrynIen. The fight lasted two
hours. Fifty Germans were killed
snd 10 taken prisoners. The remain
der fled to France, whore they were
attacked and defeated by the British.
On Wednesday night the 18th Ger
man Infantry. an artillery corps, a
pontoon corps and some Uhlans re-
turned unexpectedly to Termonde.
They burned the bridge, but we're dis
covered by Belgian soldiers, who were
masked on the left bank of tile
schedt River Fierce fighting occur
red, and OH Thursday morning the
Germans fell back in disorder toward
Libbeke, leaving a number of dead and
wounded and six guns. The Belgian
casualties were one killed and 16
wounded
The Germans bombarded Grember-
gen and Raesrod.
The Belgians have blown up the
railway bridge south of Dendre, cut
ting off railroad communication be-
tween Termonde and Brussels.
The Germans arc said now to have
about 10000 men In Belgium. Their avia-
tors have been very active during the
last q hours Three Taubo aeroplanes
have been sighted from the Antwerp forts
during that time, leading to reports that
the Germans were planning an attack on
the city, but the War Office statement re-
assured the people, declaring that there
was no danger of an assault or bombard-
ment while the Belgian army stayed in
the field.
One OF the aeroplanes was pursued by
three Belgian aviators, but 1t escaped.
The German airships seem to be much
faster than those of the Belgians.
There are rumors that important de-
velopmcnts may be expected in North
Belgium shortly. 1t Is permitted only to
state that tho Germans are apparently
anxious to drive the Belgian army into
Ar'"""" md are fortifying positions west
Of Brussels and between that city and
Louvain
Numerous scouting parties of Uhlans
have been reported west of Brussels re-
Gently.
All German wounded in Brussels have
been removed to Havre in anticipation of
AL attack OH the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
CHAPEL EXERCISES AT U. P.
Students Must Attend Two Sessions
a Week This Year.

Attendance at chapel services twice a
week will be required of all undergradu-
ate students of the University OF Pennsyl-
yania. This action comes at the request
OF the student body. Attendance at chapel
exercises has been optional heretofore and
only a mere handful ever attended daily
services.
Leaders OF undergraduate activities
feeling the need OF well supported devo-
tiOnal exercises last spring started a
movement for compulsory chapel A petit
ton. signed by the majority OF the un-
Smith No action was taken until today,
when the provost granted the petition. II
will so into eject next Friday when COLI
lege opens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
WIFE BEATER SENTENCED

Howard Thomas, OF Camden was be-
fore Judge Boyle in the Criminal Court
today on the charge Cf wife-beating ana
was sentenced TO one TO three years In
the State prison.
The Judge remembered that Boyle haN
been before him three times during thu
last few molths on various charges
Abhie Thomas. wife OF the prisoner, said
that he knocked her down when any
thing displeased him
Thomas looked at his WIFI with an
apparent appeal for sympathy in his
eyes, but Mrs. Thomas did not reIent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
WILL WED ON CRUTCHES
New Yorker, 81, to Marry Woman
40 Years Old.

Limping into the Marriage License Bu-
reau on crutches this morning, johnson
G. Ward, "a years old. of New York, ac-
compqnied by Amy III. Pattison, 49 years
old, OF EastOn, Md. asked TO be directed
to the one little Office In all City Hall
known TO almost every married couple in
this city, happy or otherwise,
Entering the small room occupied by
Chief Clerk Ferguson, the couple imme-
diately Informed him that they wanted q
marriage license. They answered all Ques-
tions to the entire satisfaction of Fergu-
son, who made out their papers without
a moments loss. After seeing the elderly
couple departing all smiles, Ward hob
bling along by his wife-soon-to be, the
many clerks in the bureau returned to
their work, more certain than ever that
love will find a way.
Ward, after asking 10 be directed 10 the
nearest rectory, started in the direction
of Old St. Martin p. f. Church. whore
the ceremony will be performed this
evening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
WILLIAM LUMP DEAD
For Twenty Years Connected With
City Fire Department.

William Lump. 12i2 South Fourth
street, retired fireman. died yesterday
at the Mt. Alto Hospital near Harris
burg, whore he had gone to be treated
for tuberculosis. He was 50 years old.
Lump had been with the Philadelphia
Fire Department for 20 years. He had
been on the pension roll for the last
year. He was last attached to Station
No. 4, sd street and Lancaster avenue.
His wife and two sons, Harry. secretary
TO the principal of the West Philadelphia
High School, and George, an electrician,
survive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
PARALYTIC ASKS DIVORCE
Brooklyn Man Tells Court He Should
Never Have Married.

NEW YORK, Sept. B-A spectacle
unique In the history OF the city was
seen in the Supreme Court In Brooklyn
when Dr. Joseph Hand, helpless
paralytic. pleaded from the witness
stand for a divorce for his wife
With his wife hiding her face In her
hands and sObbing Dr, Hand told the
court she should have her freedom. II
should never have married her." hc
said, for | knew l would become a
PaTalytic, But l loved her so much Z
foolishly hoped l might be saved. Nov
! know / did wrong and she should not
be burdened by me"
= Decision was withhold
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
RICHARD c. MoRGNER

Richard G, Morgner, IS years old, 4
mason and for many Years IN active
member of the Gcrman-American Repub-
liCan Club of the Nineteenth Ward, died
Yesterday at his home, -Oij North Fifth
street. He had been member of many
German singing and fratornal societies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
IGNATZ BLOCH

Ignatz Bloch, 20 years old, retired
clothing merchant, died yesterday at his
home, 1928 Westmont street lie emigratcd
from Austria IS years ago and settled
in Philadelphia. where for 80 years ne
was engaged in the clothing business.
Mr.. Bloch retired 12 years ago. He Fa,s
interested in the work of several Jewish
societies. His widow and two sons sur
Viye,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
YOUNG MAN KILLED WHEN HE
WALKS IN FRONT OF TRAIN
Settlement Papers to Estate Only
Clue to His Address.

Walter Shuefer. young man, whose
address the police have not yet been
able to establish, was found dead along
the railroad tracks east Of Neshaminy
Falls yesterday According to eyewit-
nesses, Shaefer had been walking along
the tracks when a train arrived from the
rear. In his attempt to get out of the
way, he ran in front of the locomotive.
The police are endeavoring to locate
Howard Shaefer, who Is thought to be
his brother and is employed bv the Penn
sylvania Railroad. Settlement papers of
the estate of Morris Shaefer were found
on the body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
TO STOP SALES TO MINORS

The prohibited sale of cigarettes to
minors today prompted Director Porter
to issue u general order to all policemen
to the effect that persons charged with
such violation should be brought before
President Judge Charles l.. Brown or
Judge James L. German, If the Municipal
Court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
CHARLES H. FELDSTElN
President of Charles II. Feldstein g.
Co

President of Charles II. Feldstein &
Co.
Charles II. F'eldstein, Il years old, presi-
dent of Chas. Fl. F'eldstein & Co, who
for more than thirty years had been trad
ing in the brush-making and hair busi-
ness, died at his office, 1889 z. Madison
Street, yesterday from an attack of heart
disease. Mr.. Feldsteln was at his desk
at his usual duties yesterday when he
suddenly fell over. A physician was i'm
mediately called, but Mr.. Feldstein died
shortly after his arrival.
Mr.. Feldstein was member of the
Temple Keneseth Israel, and was loved
for his kindly and charitable disposition.
He is survived by his widow. two sons
and four daughters. His sons, Adolph NJ,
Secretary and Treasurer, and Leon W,
Vice-President of the firm of Chas. Fl.
Feldstein ,S Co., succeed him in the busi-
ness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
ADELINA PATTI HOOTED
BY MOB OF AUSTRIANS
Singer Held Prisoner in Hotel at
Carlsbad-off for London.

IsAlNlS' SEPT. TO-
Adelna Patti, who was made "a prisoner
in Carlsbad with her husband. Baron
Cedarstorm, was besieged in her hotel by
a bowling crowd of AustTiaus, yelling
Down with ,he French and English"
The police intervened. but insisted on
making a minute search for documents.
The prisoners were questioned and for
hidden to leave their hotel,
They were kept i'm the hotel and guarded
for several weeks, but were eventually
released ON condition that all their SER
wants be held as hostages.
The singer and her husband had to he
protected by troops when they left The
crowd threw stones at their carriage and
shouted a them.
Patti left Paris today for London.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Homeless Mans Body at Morgu.

Inc BODY OF homeless man. Frank
Murray, 10 years old, was found I'm inc
yard OF the standard Charcoal Company.
W ashington avenue and Fifteenth street.
oy Frank Kennedy. an employe. this
morning.
The body was taken 10 the Howard
Hospital where death vas declared due
70 natural causes, and later removed 10
the moPgue.