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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW YEARS PARADE
PLANNED THAT WILL
SURPASS ANY OTHER
South Philadelphia Business
Mems Association Deter
mined City Shall Have
Greatest Event of Its Kind.

Philadelphia Is to have a real New
Years Parade this year. That ia the do
termination of the South Philadelphia
Business Mems Association, whose mem
bers feel that the city should take every
possible advantage of this phase of ad-
Vertisement, particularly since the
European war has tended to depress
business conditions here 1t is believed
New Years celebration which would
attract nationwide attention and interest
would materially advance the prosperity
of Philadelphia business, and any seeming
extravaganza in the purchasing of cos
tunes for the event would be an invest
ment amply repaid by the results.
The numerous clubs and organizations
which compose the smaller units OF the
New Year parade have already begun to
mobolize their forces. and the spirit of
rivalry which is always keen between
them Is quite manifest even at this
early day. Each leader is planning and
schemnG for features which will draw
distinction upon his particular organZa-
tion the form of przes.
These features are guarded jealOusly,
for each fears a rival may take ad-
vantage of the idea and produce some
thing even more bizarre.
An effort TO advertise the celebration
all over the United States and to provide
proper transportation facilities for those
who will visit the city at that time is
being made by n committee under the
leadership of Robert Aiken. and through
their efforts and those of the local or
phla will witness a celebration on De-
cember 81 that will surpass anything OF
the kind that has been produced in this
country
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
YOM HAKTPURIM,
DAY OF ATONEMENT,
BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
Solemn Jewish Ceremonial
Will Be Observed by Mil
lions in All Parts of the
World.

In the tribunal Of heaven and the tribunal
OF earth, by the permission Of God-blessed be
e.attn, ~. hoi5 I, is r,F,,l "a nray with the
transgressors.
This prayer chanted to the quaint and
plsintive melody OF ages at sundown to-
night in every synagosue and improvised
synagogue in the world, from every bat
tlefeld and battleshp, will usher in the
most solemn day Of the Jewish year
Yom Haldpurim, or the Day Of Atone
ment.
This year the day, hallowed as IL il
by centuries Of devout observance despite
all obstacles, will have an added signii-
canoe. For from the throats OF 1000, 600
Jews there will go forth the first unani-
nous prayer since the great cataclysm for
a restoration of peace on earth and good
will 10 men.
Here, in America, where none is di
rectly affected, the synagogues will re-
sound with weeping and wailing. for
thousands of those who will offer the
prayer will recall the members OF their
families, particularly in Russia and
Gaicia, who have already fallen or who
are still on the firing line In the belliger-
ent lands it will cause prostration and
!
OF the wounded and the mourners II
will come from the fathers and mothers
as well as from wives and children of
those on the battlehelds.
The prayer quoted above is the one
with which the services begin 1t II
words. few minutes before sunset on
the eve of the Day Of Atonement when
the congregation has gathered in the
synagogue, the Ark Is opened and two
rabbis, or two leading men in the COM
munity, take from it two Torahs. or
scrolls of the law Then they take
their places, one on each side of the
cantor, and the three begin the service.
With this service also begins the fast,
which will last until sundown tomorrow.
The Orthodox Jews observe this fast so
vigorously that they will not even taste
water IN the entire "a hours. Many Of
them spend the entire time in the syna-
gogue, using the time in which they
ordinarily sleep in the recitation of the
Psalms and in other special prayers.
Those who 20 home for the night will
return to the synagogues ABOUT s clock
tomorrow morning and remain there until
about in the evening.
In the reform temples the services are
shorter and several recesses are declared
The fast will be broken by the blast
OF the shoffar. or the long blow from
the rams horn, after the final service
at sundown tomorrow.
In this city the demand for seats in
the synagogues is so great that large
halls In different parts of the city are
converted into improvised synagogues.
This year even the Arch Street Theatre
is being used for a similar purpose
This afternoon special collection boxes
Were placed in all the corridors of the
synaSogues, the money to go for those
who will suffer as result of the war
This collection will be made throughout
America, and It is expected that IN this
way a large sum will be collected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
RED LIGHT HIS UNDOING
Policeman Watches lanterns Zig
gag Course, Then Arrest Bearer.

1t is generally agreed that there are
lots of honest men in Germantown, but
George Ductit Of Youngstown, Ohio
who started out to find one early this
morning. a la Diogenes. had to be sat
isfed with Policeman Kenny. who Is
equal to any emergency.
Kenny saw red light moving down
Chelten avenue. He noticed that It took
q zigzag course and was convinced II
could not be a police patrol. He hid in
the shadow OF a building until the light
reached him Duckit was the bearer
and as he could give only a hazy eXpla-
nation as to how he got it. the police
man took him and the light to the
Germantown police station.
When the prisoner had q hearing
before Magistrate Pennock. it developed
that many other lights In Germantown
We're missing incidentally there came
walls Of complaint from a dozen other
prisoners several declaring that II Duckit
had let the red lights alone last night
they would have been able to reach home
safely.
DuCkit disclaimed responsibility for the
disappearance of the other lights The
Magistrate sent MIN TO the House Of
Correction for five days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
AID FOR BELGIAN REFUGEES

The Philadelphia Committee or the
British National Relief Fund announced
today that aid would be given by it To
Belgium refugees in England as well as
TO the families of British sailors and
soldiers II vas primarily the intention
Of the committee To aid only those fami-
lies rendered destitute by the death of
sailors and soldiers OF England.
Contributors are asked TO specify
whether they wish their contributions to
so 10 the aid Of the Belgium refugees or
to the families of the English soldiers
and sailors Members of the committee
10 which donations may be sent are.
Theodore A. Fox, 1901 Walnut street: Or.
B. G. Harrington l1Ol Chestnut street.
John A. MacMshon SG5 South Broad
street; w, Ii. Wisuan, eos Sommervile
avenue, olney, Pa; Vivian Nickalls. m
care of the Athletic Association. Uni
yersity OF Pennsylvania; Dr. s. z. Ross.
Land Title Building; Messrs Brown
brothers Co, bankers. Fourth and
Shestnut streets, and Wilfrid Powell.
British Consul General 7Cl Pine street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
OWNER OF THE YACHT IDLER
BOBS UP AFTER SIX YEARS
Claimant of Sum Left From Sale
Must Explain Secrecy.


Another chapter in the eventful HIS
tory of the steam yacht Idler will be
written Thursday, when all persons hav-
ing claims against the vessel are invited
TO present them to Francis NJ. Gumbes.
an attorney with Offices In the Penn
Square Building. MIR. Gumbes has been
appointed commissioner by the Admiral
ty Court to Investigate all claims.
Six years ago the case of the ldler
stirred this port as did the trials and
tribulations OF Admiral Benjamin Watt
and the Hayten navy. The vessel was
River by Captain l.. O. Davis to meet
prospective buyers. The buyers failed
to appear and the owners were lost in
haze. The crew became impatient for
their wages and when these were not
forthcoming, they presented their case
to the United States District Attorney
He carried II before the Admiralty Court
and the Idler was ordered sold by the
United States Marshall. Prior to the
sale futile attempt was made to discover
the crafts owners.
Henry y. Harding, Of this city, was
the purchaser After the claims of the
crew and the expenses OF the sale had
been deducted a considerable sum was
left This was turned back to the United
States Court, where 1t has remained.
Now claimant for the sum appears in
the person of Owen G. Staples of Wash
ington, d. G. He claims he was the
titled to the money He will tell on
Thursday why he did not acknowledge
this fact six years ago.
The Idler has changed hands several
times since and her whereabouts are not
known here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BOY SHOOTS CHUM,.
WHO AFFIRMS HIS
STORY OF ACCIDENT
Tells Hospital Attendants
They Were Playing With
Revolver Youthful Vic
tim Has Bullet in His Back.

On the steps of st. Agnes Hospital
stood a tear-staned boy this morning
when the doorman answered the bell
When the door swung open the boy, who
was neatly dressed. wiped his eyes and
said:
"Can you tell me how my cousin Joe
is getting along?'
After the frightened lad had been in
vted into the reception room he iden-
titled himself as William Shields, 10 years
old of 2211 Hicks street.
"Will Joe die, do you Think" asked
William.
While several nurses and attendants
were trying to comfort the boy, the real
story as to what led up to his visit to
the hospital was revealed. William told
his story just like any other boy of his
age would tell it.
MY cousin, Joe Shields, who lives at
my house. and I were playing last night
In the cellar, when we found revolver
underneath a box. We began to play
with the revolver. Joe picked up a can
and placed ii on n chair and told me
to shoot at 1t. / didn't know there was
n bullet in the gun. Joe was standing
in the centre of the cellar and he told
me to fire. pulled the trigger and then
Joe fell down. The bullet hit Joe IN
stead of hitting the can. Honest,
wanted to hit the can. You can ask Joe
and lie will tell you that / am telling
the TRUTH
Suddenly William got up from his chair
and said:
Say, can't / sec Joseph for n little
while and If you don't believe what I
am telling YOU, why you can ask him"
One OF the nurses led William upstairs
into one of the wards. For while Will
liam stood in the ward looking at the
faces of several youngsters. As he turned
his head he raised his hand and shouted:
"Therc Is Joe"
William rushed over to a cot which
was occupied by Joseph Shields, Is years
old. Of 22l1 South Hicks street. suffering
from a bullet wound in the back. Joseph
was conscious.
"Did mean to shoot you?" asked
William.
mo, YOU didn't" answered Joseph.
The wounded boy was brought to the
hospital late last night by his parents
After the shooting William kept the
affair to himself for more than an hour.
He tried his best To treat his cousin. He
left the wounded boy i'm the cellar and
make several visits there. Then he be-
came scared and confessed what had
happened,
Physicians at St. Agnes Hospital said
this morning that Joe, has n chance TO
recover. The police of the Fifteenth street
and Snyder avenue station first heard OF
the shooting this morning. They are
an investigation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT
COMES TO DR.. BRUMBAUGH
Select Councilman Garman Favors the
Election of Republican Nominee.

IRA y, Garman, Select Councilman from
The 18th Ward, elected on the Keystone
and Democratic tickets and an indie
pendent in local politics for years, this
morning added his name to the Brum-
Deush Citizens Committee. Mr.. Garman
S nas horn at Bellefonte, Centre County.
Inc sentiment i'm Doctor Brumbaugh's 5
noule county, Mr. Garman said is almost
lines
ln 2iedsing his support to the candidacy
OF Doctor Brumbaugh, Mr. Garman said:
! nave known Doctor Brumbaugh for
sleat many years. have followed his
educational and administrative work very
elosSiy' and | cannot imagine a stronger
ss"hu,aat" or a man more competent to
nh lne position as Governor of Pennsyl-
Yania.
Doctor Brumbaugh is peculiarly
suapted for the position which Is now
eA'hs MN. His record OF achievement
S"a accomplishment during his career is
substantial promise that he will give
capable and Thoroughly efficient admin
sIauoh No citizen has had more expert
s IN guiding the affairs of the people
III 1,'H u" ctlHen Is more suited for the posi-
- ne has been associated with the
tno5.s NJ large so many years that he
."s .} exactly what they want.
st ah sure they realize that he will
nf mem thoroughly business ad-
In''l'lstratlon. The business men OF
rshnsylyania want a constructive admin
lI"'on' ne, They want business TO be slim
ba bbsetea into great activity Doctor Brum-
do IT," '''7' i'e'''o''o' cannot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
ZING WANG AND DENNIS
McG0VERN MIX THINGS UP
Chinaman Knocked Unconscious De-
spite Alleged Use of Blackjack.

Chlnaman Knocked Unconscious De-
spite Alleged Use of Blackjack.
Fully a score of disgruntled customers
gathered in front of the laundry of Zing
Wang at Belgrade and Clearfield streets
this morning, ands loudly demanded their
shirts and collars. But Wang had
troubles of his own and was meditating
upon them in a cell of the Belgrade and
Cleartield streets police station, just
across the street from his laundry.
The Chinaman, according to the police.
attacked Dennis McGovern, of 2S40 Miller
street. with a blackjack and in the fight
that followed McGovern, it is declared,
knocked Wang unconscious
For some unknown reason McGOvern
was sent to the central police station for
hearing instead of being tried before
Magistrate Campbell at the station house.
The Magistrate is a personal friend of
McGovern's, and it is possible that Lieu
tenant Hamilton sent the prisoner to
city Hall for reasons of his own. The
lieutenant would not discuss the subject.
McGovern was sent TO MoyamensinG
Prison by Magistrate Renshaw in de-
fault Of bail. He was in Jail two days
before his liberation This morning Nc
Govern was released and sworc out a
warrant for the arrest of Wang on the
charge of assault and battery. Wang
had a hearing before Magistrate Camp
bell. He was held in $500 bail for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW YORK CREDITORS SEEK
DUKE OF MANCHESTER HERE
Fifth Avenue Florist Alone Has Bill
for S41S.

The New York creditors Of the Duke
of Manchester have resumed their search
for that noble in Philadelphia They
think he may be stopping at the Belle
vue-Stratford where he was taking a
little rest last week
Thomas F.. Calvin. a Fifth avenue for
ist, has a bin of sis against the titled
Englishman. He also has a check for
$3.50 belonging to the Duke but which
bank refuses to honor. 1t is stated
that the Dukes account is ovcrdrawn
The creditors wish to attach the $500
automobile of the Duke. They state that
a man in debt should be satisfied to use
street cars or takes at the most.
While here last week the Duke Of Man
chester entertained members of a musical
comedy company by taking them 10 At
Iantic City in n taXicab, according to
stories told by hotel attaches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
BALOONISTS SOWING
SEEDS OF SUFFRAGE
FROM THE HEAVENS
-Four Prominent Aeronauts
Scatter Votes for Women
Literature During Trial
Trip of Greater Philadel- :
phia.

Armed with suffrage banners and
literature and echoing cheers for Phla-
delphia, the Woman Suffrage cause and
Mayor Blankenburg, four prominent
aeronauts assembled in the balloon
"Great Philadelphia" from the u. @. l.
recreation grounds shortly after O'Clock
tbIs morning to SOW the seeds Of votes
FOR women" enthusiasm among the farm
ers and other citizens OF the state.
while suffrage literature will be drop
ned all along the route, the trip Is also
made as a "try-out' for the Greater
philadelphia" which was christened by
Mayor Blankenburg Just before the de-
parture. 1t is the balloons maiden flight.
and DR.. Thomas r.. Eldridge, the pilot,
declared he wished to devote the first
trip to a good cause.
'rhe balloon has just been obtained by
the Philadelphia Aeronautical Society, of
which Doctor Eldridge Is vice president.
Others who made the ascension were
Doctor George II. Simmerman, president
OF the society; George N. Storch and
T.. Minor Fenton.
The big balloon made an impressive
appearance as 1t rested gracefully at
anchor. The bag was painted bright
yellow, with the name Greater Phila-
delpha' in black, making an ensemble
of woman suffrage colors, a fact of
which the suffrage delegation soon be-
came aware.
Miss Ollie Hastings president of the
Mems and Womcns Equal Suffrage
League and Mrs. Paul McConomy, an
other wel-known suffragist. arranged the
leaflets and pennants in the basket, with
the assistance of many other women
prominent in the cause. The aeronauts
have provisions enough for two days. and
they hope to equal, IL not beat, some of
the balloon records for Pennsylvania, al
heady held by the society. The records
were made in the balloon Philadelphia III,
and are 1850 feet for altitude, 3S7 miles
Tor distance and IL hours. 81 minutes for
kit,nn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
HOSPITAL EMPLOYE GONE
swede Disappears After 12 Years
Faithful Service.

Officials OF the Women's Hospital. at
I'D street and North College avenue, noti-
fled the police today that John Anderson,
one of the few male employees of the hos
pital and the only one whose duties took
him into the wards, has disappeared
Anderson has not been seen for two
weeks, and the hospital authorities are
worried about him,
Part of the mans salary is still due
him. II is thought that he may have gone
back to Sweden, his native land, because
Of the European war. Anderson had
been employed at the hospital for l2
years and was well liked. When last
seen he carried a suit case, and this
lends color TO the theory that he started
Lack TO Sweden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
NEW 100000 HOME
DR.. A. G. Thomson Will Have One
of the Main Line Show Places.

Work on one OF the most pretentious
residences along the Main I.ine-the
home of Dr. Archibald G. Thomson at
Haverlord-is to be started Immediately
by George & Borst, contractors. 277 South
Eleventh street,
Society is considerably interested in
the future home of the Thomsons. Both
the physician and his wife. who before
their marriage was tn" widow of Thomas
B, Wanamaker. are we'll known.
The house Is to cost about 10000
When completed 1t will be one of the
show places among Philadelphia suburbs
It was designed by II. Brooks Price of
New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

That they are the youngest grand
parents in Philadelphia is the proud
boast Of Albert Moore and his wife, 25lI
Fairhin street, Mrs, Moore is only 80
years old. her husband being> two years
her senior
Their first grandcnild arrived yester-
day In the shape of > blue-eyed daugh-
ter Its parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Adds. of 20S skunk street.
The grandmother said today that SHE
and her husband eluped Is years ago and
were married In Wilmington on June %
Their first daughter. Gertrude, arrived
the following year on May q. Adds
married Gertrude last year when she
vas only II years Old
Il believe In large families said Mrs.
Moore. Il have four other children be-
sides Gertrude, and I'm looking forward
TO an army of grandchildren"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
WILD ANIMALS SCARCE
European War Cuts Off Shipments
to American Shores.

Wild animals that come from Asia and
Africa and are then shipped To America
may become scarce on account OF the
war in Europe. With few exceptions the
larger animal exhibits which delight both
old and young in tho geological garden
in this city are imported from Europe.
principally through Hamburg and Alfeld
Germany. As German shipping is at a
standstlll. II has been suggested that the
animals which are needed this year to
reStock the American managerles be sent
from Holland
The geological garden In Philadelphia is
well supplied and IL was said there vcs-
terday that It would probably be another
year at least before the supply would
need replenishing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
Chauffeur Held for Court

A crash between an automobile delivery
truck and an undertaker's wagon re-
suited in the arrest OF Albert Aspen. the
chauffeur, of a West Penn street. who
was arraiGned today before Magistrate
Morris in the 26th ana York streets po-
lice station. He was held i'm 500 bail
for court, charged with reckless driving.
Aspen, driving a truck ran down the
undertakers wagon, driven by Howard
Hyatt, last Thursday at Susquehanna
avenue ard 18th street, Hyatt was in
jured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
FIRE FROM DEFECTIVE FLUE

Fire. believed to have started from de-
fective tlue DESTROYED the roof and part
of the upper story of the two-story brick
dwelling of Mrs VI. Bonomi, 5l24 Malcolm
street. shortly after o'clock this morn
ing. Mrs. Bonomi was spending the night
with friends and no one was in the house.
Policeman Parrish of the 9th street
and Woodland avenue station saw the
flames burst through the roof. The fire
gained considerable headway before IL
was discovered and eXtingiushcd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

Rmsi eoInnlttee OF the Woodland Avenue
CootesS Cot'esS Men will confer with Director
W., OF the Department OF Public
WoaaS, october s In an effort to have
10 Ca,hSuniu avenue paved from SD street
WooS,a creek. Tbs appropriation for
tGeel '"s i'0''' o1H 10 ''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR
Man Who Worried Much About Rela-
tives in Europe Expires Suddenlv-

Rudolph Iiarz, a waiter, was found dead
this morning in chair in the yard OF
227 North Ninth street. He had been en-
ployed for many years as a waiter in a
club at Broad and oxford streets.
Since the war Harz has been WORRY
ing about his aged mother who lives in
Germany. lie was under treatment for
heart disease, He often loft his room
early in the morning and before going to
work would sit in the yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
MEN SENTENCED FOR BEGGING
Police Declare They Are Confirmed
Pnnhandlers

Two men accused of panhandiinE were
sentenced to 80 days each in the County
Prison today by Magistrate Emely in
the Park and Lehgh avenues police sta
tion. They were Winfield Carroll 25ls
Howell street. and Benjamin Fletcher
22j5 North Second street
The men We're arrested for begging last
night. Police declare they are old Of
finders. They gave as an excuse a de-
sire to get TO Chester to work in a mill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29
RUSSIAN RADICAL ARREsTEp

Ru,s,.sio. Russia, sept. 29.-The famous
Eussian revolutionary leader. Vladimir
'Ssn' was arrested here today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-29

In the tribunal Of heaven and the tribunal
Of earth, by the permission Of God-blessed be
He-end by the permission OF this holy. con
Rresation. we hold II lawful 10 pray with the
transgressors.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-03-26
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