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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
SENATOR BACON EULoGIzED
Tributes to Dead Georgian in Body of
Which He Long Was a Member.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.--Eulogies in
memory of the late Senator Augustus Oc-
tavius Bacon, of Georgia, the first man to
be elected to the Senate by popular vote
under the 18th amendment to the Consti.
tuition and for 20 years a leading MEM
ber Of that body, were delivered in the
Senate today by former colleagues, who
Joined in tribute to the dead Georgian.
Senator Bacon at the time OF his death,
February Il last was chairman of the
Foreign Relations Committee, and had he
lived until March 4, 1915. would have
entered upon his fourth consecutive term
as Senator.
Senators Hoke Smith and Hardwick,
both of Georgia; OGorman, Tillman,
Lodge, Nelson, Overman. stone and Gall
Iinger made brief addresses laudatory of
the life and services of Mr.. Bacon.
MIR. Bacon was a distinct force in the
life Of his State and the nation, said Sem
ator O'Gorman. "a strong champion OF
those broad principles and high ideals
which he consistently advocated during
his long career in public life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON
WILL ASK DELAWARE BRIDGE
Hearing Planned for January Before
Congressional Library Committee.

Plans for a hearing before the Library
Committee of Congress on the third Mon
day in January TO urge It's cooperation in
the movement for a bridge over the Della
ware have been completed by the COM
mittee advocating the project.
George w. B. Hicks, acting as spokes-
man for the committee. said that more
than 100 organizations would be repre-
sented at the hearing, The delegation
will include the Mayors OF both cities,
Congressman OF the districts affected and
transportation experts.
Attorney General Wescott, OF New Jer-
sey. will lay the plans for the proposed
bridge before the committee.
Fully 100000 people, including those
living near both cities. will be benefited
by the bridge. Many persons believe It
will reduce the price of provisions by
lowering the cost of shipment to this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
FAGIN IN REAL LIFE HAS
OWN cHlL LDREN AS PUPIL S

Two Automobile Loads Of stolen
Goods Found in Downtown House
Two automobile loads OF toys. garments
and cloth, said 70 hsve been carried OFT
Of department stores By f2-year-oid eIfi
and her s-year-oid brother after the goods
had been stolen BY their father, are stach-
ed UP in the ONCE Of Detective CAPTAIN
Cameron at City He'll today awaithe
identification.
Mauro cavuli. OF 1905 South 1sth stfeet
father OF the two children, was IL.
raisned before Magistrate Renshaw this
morning at Central Station for a hear
ing. Grisolena Pucemalo. OF 1921 Aitsf
street who was found In the South 18Th
street house by Detectives walsh and
carr when they searched the place Tor
loot, and who tried to Interfere with
them, also was arraiEned for a hearing
The two children are Guiida and Oi4av-
mo Cavuli SO fer the boy has given the
detectives no information. When the chill
dren ana their father were arrested and
searched at City Hall II was discovered
mat q -four bag had been attached to
the inside of the boys coat. In this the
toys
The girl told Captain Cameron. the de-
tectives say, that they asxed their father
FOR toys for Christmas and nc told them
TO 30 out and get them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
BRUMBAUGH DINNER
A PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL
More Than 600 Men aud Women
Wish Governor-elect Godspeed.

Wish Governor-elect Godspeed.
Politicians today interpreted the speech
OF John Wanamaker, at the testimonial
dinner to Governor-clect Martin G.
Brumbaugh last night, in calling upon
the Governor-elect to be mo common
or perfunctory Governor to simply eN-
ecute tine mandates OF political generals"
as a direct appeal to Doctor Brumbaugh
to eliminate himself from any suggestion
Of an alignment with the ares.
Mr. Senamaker had just spoken of
Doctor Brumbaugh in terms of warmest
praise. when he said: "lIe was elected
by the people, He belongs to the peo-
Pile. and to the people of Pennsylvania,
over and above all parties, he must rem
der his final account Illustrious as have
been his predecessors in the guberna-
torisl chair, he can be no common or
perfunctory Governor TO simply execute
the mandates Of political generals"
The fact that It was the Wares who
launched the Presidential boom for Doc
tor Brumbaugh has caused considerable
discussion in political circles since cleo
tion night. The Ware followers worked in
the interests of Doctor Brumbaughs can
didacy. while Senator Penrose was vusy
seeking reelection during the campaign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
80 PERSONS TO VISIT
PACIFIC EXPOSITION
WITHOUT ANY COST
Expense of Trip to the Coast
Will Be Met by Public
Ledger and Evening
Ledger.

Fifty men and women with perhaps
some Industrious and ambitious boys and
girls OF this city and vicinity, are going
10 visit the Panama Pacific Sxpositlon
Ut San Francisco and the San Diego bN-
position at that city next sumner Mt the
expense Of the PUBLIC LEDGER and the
EvBNtNG LEDGER.
This trip OF more than 1000 miles
through the great cities of the United
States, over the Continental Divide and
the towering peaks OF the Rockies,
through the marvelously beautiful Slerras
and down into the flower gardens Of the
golden West. is not going to cost them
10 cent.
The fare, fneais en- route. hotel accom-
niodations, sleeping cars, admission TO the
exposition aid other details of the trip
are to be theirs scot free. All they will
be required to do is to pack their trunks
and travelling bags and appear at the
starting point at the appointed time.
Every Phladelphian is interested in this
trip because the 70 persons who Will take
II as the guests OF the EVENING LEDGER
and the PUBLIC LEDGER have not yet been
chosen, and every Philadelphlsn has n
clicnce TO be one OF the so. There are no
restrictions to the contest which will de-
eide who viii co. except upon employees
OF both papers and members OF their fam
lilies, vsho may not participate In the con-
test,
Details. may be obtancd instantly
frora the Contest Editor OF tue PuBfic
LEDGER Building. Independence Square.
Telephone him, drop him . postal card
or a letter requesting information, and it
will be supplied free OF charge.
Tac writings OF great travellers describ-
fng the natural wonders OF the United
States give positive proof that there is
reason for tie See America First move
mcnt Many OF those men never saw the
great west until they had tired of foreign
travel. They will never tire OF the Won
der places that abound in this country.
& lolsurely trip through these places
to what will be the most magnificent eN-
position at San Francisco the world has
ever seen, Co tho sister event at San
Diego, which is 10 be altogether different.
Is To be given 20 so Philadelphians. If
paid for BY the individual it would cost
hundreds of dollars. Tho isvENTSu LEDGER
and PUBLIC LEDGER offer 1t for nothing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
CINCINNATI BANKS ROBBED,
CASHIER OF ONE is WOUNDED
Thief Escapes in Auto With Many
Thousands of Dollars.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1.-Two banks in
this city were robbed of many thousands
of dollars and the cashier of one was shot
and seriously wounded today. In both
cases the robber used an automobile to
get away, and the same man is believed
to have robbed both places. He drove the
machine in which he escaped.
The first robbery was at the Provi-
dent Savings Bank and Trust Companys
west end branch at sth and Freeman
avenues. Eight thousand dollars was
stolen there. The cashier, Edward
Hughes, was fred at twice, but was not
struck. He returned the fire without
effect.
The second robbery was at the. Lib
erty Banking and Savings company's in
stitution, at Liberty and Freeman ave-
nues, There an amount OF money, as
yet unknown, was stolen and George
Winters the cashier, was shot. He may
die.
Police in automobiles pursued the thief
10 the city limits, but he was not caught.
The Provident Bank looting came an
hour after the institution opened this
morning. 1t was two hours later that
the Liberty bank was visited.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
MUSICIAN SUES PUBLISHERS
Declares Criticism in Reading News
papers Injured Reputation as Leader.

NIlblSAoAl IL ANSt1oAAAb
papers Injured Reputation as Leader.
READING, Dec. 17.-Alleging that crit
icism OF concert conducted by him, and
at which Francis Macmillan. OF New
York, well-known vlollnist. was the prin-
clpal attraction. was published for the
express purpose of injuring him with tho
music-loving public OF Reading, Prof
George d. Haage, well-known local i'm
presario. has instituted suit against the
Reading Printing Company owners Of
the News-Times, morning and the Tele-
gram evening, local newspapers, asking
$4,000 damages.
In his declaration, the plaintiff sets
forth that during the season OF 1894 a
certain disagreement arose between him
self and the management of the news
papers because he did not, advertise as
extensively with them as in rival news
papers. III. ~
II is averfed further that the plaintiff
then discontinued advertising in the
NewB-Times and Telegram. He did not
furnish the papers with the usual compli-
mentary tickets for the Macmillan con-
cert on December 30.
The plaintiff AYERS that no person rep
resentinB the News-Times and Telegram
was at the concert, and the criticism pub
lIshed was not an honest estimate or a
critics judgment of the performance, but
had for it's purpose the "wanton and
malicious intent to injure and discredit,
not only the performer, but the plaintiff,
under whose management the perform
ance was held"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
COLD STORAGE LAW
INCREASES LIVING
COST, DEALERS SAY
Tell Legislative Commission
Schemes of Passing OFF
Condemned Food as Fresh
Products.

The present Pennsylvania cold storage
laws arc hardship upon the dealers
and the people. and largely responsible
for the present high cost of living, ac-
cording 10 dealers and experts who testi-
fed today at the hearing before the
Pennsylvania Legislative Commission to
Investigate Cold Storage. The hearing
Is being held in the Finance Committee
room of Councils.
scusation was caused when one wit
ness r. p. Larliin. Dock street flsh
lenier, declared that fish was condemned
In this State and then sent back here
again for consumption after being
shipped TO New Jersey or Delaware TO
dodge the Pennsylvania law.
The nine months limit for keeping
fish in cold storage" he declared, was
working great damage 10 the wholesale
fish dealers. The fishermen catch the
flsh especially when the ice breaks in
March.
"Thcy do not return in time to get it to
the markets Immediately, and as there is
a time limit of nine months, the fish cam
not be sold during the Lentcn season.
after the nine months limit expires in
this State the red tag branding the fish
as OF the cold storage variety Is removed,
and the fish Is sent to Delaware and
Maryland. Then, with the tag removed,
il is shipped back TO Pennsylvania. The
present law has increased the price of
whitehsh from $40 TO 81 hundred
pounds.
The commission is composed OF Sena-
tor Charles Kline. OF Pittsburgh, chair
man; Senator A. r.. Daix, Philadelphia;
Representatives w. d. Walton, New Cas-
tie; A. W. Mitchell Erie, and W. T. CAL
lagher Wilkes-Barre
Frank r. Shattuck representing the
cold storage men, said the more liberal
cold storage laws were the better it is
for the people. He declared there was
more than s25.OOo. 900 invested in the bus
mess in this State.
The inconsistency of the law, he con-
tinued, made 1t difficult to adhere to. lie
said the law should be framed to en-
courage cold storage business, but at
present IL was like a "Chlnese wall
around the business"
e. j. Buckley, of the Acme Tea Com
pany advocated an extension OF time on
eggs in cold storage.
DR.. Mary. Pennington. of the United
States Department of Agriculture, used
q, chart TO SHOW the department kept
chickens at varying temperatures in cold
storage for 12 months, after which they
were still IN good condition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
SIX JURORS QUICKLY
CHOSEN TO TRY CLEARl
Daughter of Man Who Murdered
son-in-law Not in Court.

NEW CITY. y. Y, Dec. 17.-Pale and
worn looking, William V. Clcary, former
town clerk of Haverstraw, n. Y, ap-
peared in court today at the opening of
his trial on charge of numbering 1S-
year-old Eugene Newman, his son-in-law
Of n few hours.
Mrs. Clara Newman the girl-widow. on
whom IL is believed her fathers fate
largely hangs, was not in the courtroom.
She was reported TO be on her way here
in an automobile from her mothers home
in New York.
One hundred and nine talesmen were
on hands when the choosing Of "a jury
started, Attorneys for the defense de,
clared they would try to keep farmers
off the jury. six jurors were chosen be-
fore noon adjournment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
TO CONFER ON SPEAKER
Republican Leaders VIII Choose
Candidate Tomorrow.

The choice OF the Republican state
leaders for Speaker will be announced
tomorrow, following a conference to be
held In the office of Senator Penrose.
Besides Senator Penrose. those who will
attend will include Senators Ware. Nc
Niehol and Grow and probably Senator
Kline. of Pittsburgh.
Richard J. Baldwin. OF Delaware
County. Is considered by politicians TO be
the leading candidate. The candidacy OF
gained headway recently. however. The
Wares are expected to support Charles A.
Amber. OF Montgomery County. since IL
has been virtually decided by the leaders
that the Speaker shall. not come from
Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. other can
didates are George W, Williams, OF
Tiega; Robert p. Hapgood. OF Mexican,
ana Fred c. Erhardt. OF Laekawanna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
THIEF HAS GOOD TASTE
Makes off With $40 Engravure of
''The Horse Fair"

THE Horse Fair" Rosa Bonheurs
famous picture, was stolen by thief, the
10th District police reported today Art
lovers are not concerned, however as the
painting" is engraved, and, together
with the gilt frame, is valued at $40. 1t
was taken from the home of Mrs. Mary
Hassil. ia North 18th street
Burglars took Sl1475 worth OF silverware
and iewelry from the home OF the Rev.
Findley NJ. Wilson, 2517 North Franklin
street last night. A Ford automobile,
valued at $500. and owned by William W,
Miller, 1851 North 18th street, was taken
from in front of a drug store at 10th and
oxford streets, last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
ROBBED BURNING SHOE STORE
Men Who Saved Goods Disappear
When Fire Is Put Out.

A number of Negroes, who were at
trscted with many other persons to the
shoe store of Wolf solOman, 1892 Market
street, this morning by fire. went Into
the store while the blaze was at its
height and carried out dozen pairs
of shoes.
When the excitement had subslded
and the crowd in front Of the shoe store
disappeared Mrs. Soloman looked for the
men who saved the shoes, but they could
not be seen.
The blaze started in a fiue near the
ceiling, and smoke filled the upstairs
rooms Samuel Mason, a fireman of
Truck No. 6, Preston street and Haver-
ford avenue, was made i'll by the Smoke.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
WILSON FAMILY REUNION
President Completes Plans for White
House Gathering During Christ
mas Week

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. President
Wilson has completed plans for a re-
union of his family at the White House
during Christmas week His daughter
Mrs Francis B. Sayre. will arrive here
early next week, probably on Monday,
accompanied by her husband, to remain
until after the expected white House
baby" is born. Miss Margaret Wilson Is
already at the White House and Mrs.
McAdoo expects to be a Christmas guest
OF her father.
A number of Christmas gifts already
have reached the President.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
FULL ARMY BILL INTRODUCED
Senator Lodge Would Authorize Pres
ident to Fill Cans.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Lodge,
of Massachusetts, In the Senate today in
troduced bill authorizing the President
to FIJI up to their full strength the ex-
listing organizations which compose the
aggregate mobile army force, as recon-
mended in the recent report OF Secretary
of War Garrison.
The Secretary suggested that this force
be 125,0OO men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
KILLED WHILE TREsPAssING
HatbOro Man Warned Not to Gross
Reading Tracks.

YOUNGSTOWN. Pa, Dec. n.-Coroner
Neville. OF Montgomery County. viii not
conduct an inquest into the death Of Dan
iel Saylor, OF HatbOro. who was killed
BY being struck BY a falling beam used
IN construction work on the Cut-oR Rail-
read while Walknig on the tracks OF the
Reading Railway underneath
The Coroner holds the dead man was
q trespasser when killed. ana had been
warned not 70 walk on the tracks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
EFFEcrs OF COLD WEATHER
AMONG POOR oF TENEMENTs

Coat bills increased TO 80 per cent.
because wind penetrates old, damp,
dllapidated and brickless walls
Two buckets OF coal at cents
bucket required daily. Tenement poor
cannot afford to purchaes a Ton Of
coal at one time Therefore the poor
pay about S14 for ton OF coal which
sells on the market for about 81.
Mothers compelled to beg for water
in some sections because the kitchen
sinks are frozen
Dust-covered newspapers and pillows
used to cover up broken windows TO
keep sick and chilled children warm.
Sickness and loss OF sleep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
AGED MAN HIT BY CAR
Shielding Himself From Cold, He
Fails to See Danger.

Thaddeus Boshkus, 50 years old, s24o
Gaul street, was seriously injured this
morning when he walked in front of a
westbound Lehigh avenue car at 18th
street and Lehigh avenue. He is now
in the Woman's Homeopathic Hospital
suffering from concussion of the brain.
contusions OF the body and other injuries.
The aged man was on his way to work
lie had turned up his overcoat collar and
pulled his hat over his face to shield HIM
self from the cold. He did not see the
approaching car until too late to leap to
safety
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
HOTEL UNDER THE HAMMER
Continental Building will Be Sold at
Auction 10 Satisfy Mortgage.

The Continental Hotel building, at sth
and Chestnut streets, h 70 be sold at
suction January I, 1915, 10 satisfy a sec
oHd mortgage against the structure total
ing Ss,It.A George z, Hopkins. manager
of the hosiery, says the sale win not
zneot the Ben Hotel Cooperation, lessses
~ the house, and that the business Will
b continued As usual.
". Carlton Harris, an attorney with
aiiices in the Bullitt Building, acting Tor
Sha holder OF the mortgage. obtained a
writ from Common Pleas Court and flied
IL with The Sheriff. This names the
Netherlands Company as the owner OF
Tie building. M Harris would not give
the name OF the moTtsage holder. but
records At City Han gYe mis- name as
Charles r. Da Costa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
JUDGES NAME MANAGERS
FOR SAVING FUND SOCIETY
Thomas s. Gates and Stevens Heck
seher Appointed.

Announcement was made today that
Thomas 8. Gates, president Of the Phila-
delphia Trust Company. AIS Chestnut
street, and stevens Heckshsr, an attor-
ney, with offices in the Land Title Build
Philadelphia Saving Fund Society, 7th
and Walnut streets
The new managers were appointed at
a meeting Of the President Judges Of the
Common Pleas Courts on Teesday held In
the office Of Judge Bregy. president Of
Common Pleas Court No, l.
An act OF Assembly gives the Judges
power TO appoint the managers. Mr.
Gates and Mr.. HeclSshers were selected
from a list OF six names submitted by
the other Managers Of the society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
Aged Woman Dies From LOekiaw

Amelia Lengo. 72 years old, of Laurel.
Del. died in the Methodist Hospital from
locklaw, following injuries suffered In an
accidental fall month ago The woman
suffered a fall at her home and her right
leg became infected. Part of the limb
was amputated after her removal to
Philadelphia, but tetanus soon developed.
She died last night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
WOMAN STRUCK BY TRAIN
Miss Lena Eutoff in Critical Condi.
ton in Hospital.

avenue, Wayne. is in critical condition
al the Jefferson Hospital today as a
result OF injuries received last night, She
was struck by a train on the Reading
Railway near Lansdale.
She was rushed TO this city in special
train which was dispatched from the
Reading Terminal as soon as word OF
the accident was received.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
WHO OWNS THIS eAMEr
No Destination on Rabbits and Duck.
in Parcel Post.

Two Christmas dinners are going 10
waste in the parcel post annex OF the
postoffioe. They consist of six rabbits
and redhead duck.
Ihe sitts came few days ago with-
out names or addresses, and superin-
tendent of Mails Ryan does not know
whom to send them to nor to whom they
should be returned.
Unless some means can be adopted Tor
disposing of them It is probable the game
VIII have to so to waste on the third
floor of the Metropolitan Building. Broad
ana Wallace streets, Which Is being used
as postoffice TO handle the overflow
during. the holiday rush,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
soYs wILL ATTENp KEIFH,s

aixty Free Tickets Distributed
Among Lads Placed Under Probation
Asu. Frances Mooney probation offiesr
aoHnsctad with the Juvenile Court, today
reserved from the manager OF Keiths
fheatrs 60 fras tieksls of admission for
distribution among the boys placed under
her probation BY Judge dorman, OF ths
1Iuulcfpal Court
Nrs. Mooney WaH fold she might select
any night next week 20 give the boys a
feeat and ahs has dslsrminsd upon Tues
aay evening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
oraeksmen Get 5000 in BANK

JACKSON, Miss, Dec T.-Several
cracksmen blew open the safe at the
Bank of Morton early this morning and
escaped with about $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
Sterling Silver
For Christmas
Toiletware
Tableware
Jewelry
Novelties

large part catalogue devoted sterling silver
1t will give you excellent idea of the extent OF our
stock and will be of great assistance in making selections
the largest complete eey catalogue pub
lished containing $4,000 Photographic illustrations of
everything desirable Diamonds Watches Jewel and Silver
ware. Call or write for copy 1t is free
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17

a4aesry Plant Burns; Lgss Sls5, 600
aANpUsKY. D.. Dec. 1T-Fire today
alpsd oat ths Bender " oodHaFd whole
asle groeery plant with 8 loss 81 4la5 co
seqelal hfsmeH Hars oVsreoma b. in-
tsnss cold