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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

the chances are that the Police Commits
sion will stand by It's appointments.
The whole subject has stirred up bitter
feeling among the friends of the two
Police Commissioners and Chief of Po-
lice Black on one side and the friends
Of the members of city Council on the
other. Members of Council assert they
are endeavoring TO back General l. Pussey
Wickersham, one Of the members OF the
commission. in his efforts to improve the
Police Department while the other side
declares that the interference of City
Council is due to a desire on the part
of some of the members to get even with
the Chief OF Police and prevent him haV-
ing any choice in the selection of men
for the mounted squad which is to be
formed. The assertion is made that the
idea of having an expert to examine the
police force and suggest changes and I'M
proyements was to get Chief Black out
of office, and that after John b. Taylor,
the Philadelphia expert, had declared that
Black was good officer, but was
his opponents proceeded TO
get after him in some other way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
UNITED STATES ACTS ALONE
IN PROTEST TO TURKEY
Administration May Not Take Action
Until War Is Over.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.-High officials
made it plain today that the United
States is "going 1t alone" in protesting
to Turkey against proposed abrogation
on October l of the capitulations giving
foreigners important privileges in Tur-
key.
The United States Is acting independ-
emily of and not in concert with protest.
Ing European powers, 1t was stated. That
this Government will probably postpone
until after the European war a decisive
response from Turkey to prevent the
United States from becoming involved in
European imbroglio was indicated. Fur
ther exchanges of notes between the Otto
man empire and this Government for a
thorough discussion of the affair in the
meantime, however. is deemed certain.
Turkeys reply to the curt protest sent
yesterday by Secretary Bryan through
Ambassador Morgenthau was forecasted
In diplomatic circles today. 1t Is under
stood to be the position OF the Turkish
government that all rights, privileges
and concessions of Americans in Turkey
both civil and criminal. affecting COM
meTce and protection OF American mis-
sions and other property, are amply safe
guarded by Turkish laws, under which
the American missions. in particular
have operated in the past with full pro-
lection.
The following statement issued by Mr..
Bryan is a paraphrase or the cablegram
sent to Ambassador Morgenthau:
You will bring to the attention of the
Ottoman Government that the Govern
ment of the United States does not ac-
quiesce In the endeavor of the Imperial
Government TO set aside the capitulations.
Furthermore, this Government does
not recognize that the Ottoman Govern
ment has right to abrogate the capitu-
lations. or that Its action to this end
being unilateral can have any effect upon
the capitulatory conventions
You will further state that tho United
States reserves for the present tho dis
cussion of the grounds upon which its
refusal to acquiesce in the action OF the
Ottoman Government is based. and also
reserves the right to make further rep
resentations in this matter at a later
date"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
SLAYER OF TWO HOLDS 600
AT BAY; DIES IN FLAMES
Tramp, Pursued After Murder, Kills
Himself in Blazing Field.

HARVARD, Neb., Sept. H. - Henry
Trout, grain buyer, prominently as
ISOLATED with the business affairs of
this town, went to his office yesterday
and half an hour later was found dead,
with two bullets in his heart. Plainly he
had been killed by robber.
News of the murder spread through
Harvard Sheriff Charles S. Anderson
and his deputy, George Phillips came
upon n tramp whose actions aroused
their suspicious. AS they approached
the tramp began firing at them with an
automatic pistol.
The sheriff fell, dying Instantly Next
the deputy fell, mortally wounded.
Citizens then formed a posse. Every
automobile in town was commandeered
by officials and others, and the Fairfield
militia was called out. Probably 500
persons took UP the man hunt, and
Gordon was formed about the entire
country side.
The tramp took refuge in a hay field
and barricaded behind a stack, began
to fight. He seemed to have almost an
endless supply of ammunition, for he
fred often. In slight pauses he would
reload, only to continue the fusilade
When any part of his body showed re-
volvers rifles and shotguns were turned
on him. Finally the hay i'm the field
caught fire. The flames swept across the
field like a huge wave, but the tramp
held his position until they were upon
him. Then he rose to his feet, placed his
nistol to his head and blew out his
brains. There is no clue to his Identity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
ORDER TRANSPORTS SOUTH
Six Vessels Will Bring American
Troops From Vera Cruz.

WASHINGTON, Sept. r7.-six trans
ports today were ordered by Secretary
of War Garrison to proceed to Vera Cruz
to move the American troops back to the
United States. These vessels are the
Buford and Fitzpatrick at Colon; the City
of Macon and City of Denver at Newport
News: the Kansan at Galveston, and the
Cristobal at New York.
The Kansan will be used for trans
porting the animals.
Secretary Garrison said he expected It
would take about 10 days for all tho
transports to assemble at Vera Cruz. He
has not determined where the troops will
be landed In this country
THE condition at Vera Cruz Is un-
changed" he said. mo advices that
would indicate that the inhabitants are
panic-strcken at the thought of Ameri-
can evacuation have been received The
United States will surrender the customn
house as soon as some one is selected
to take it over"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
DEMOCRATIC STATE
NOMINEES ATTEND
CLUB CONVENTION
Palmer and Mccormick In
terupt Campaigning Tour
to Be Present at Meeting of
Federation in Scranton.

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 17.-Stirred to
new enthusiasm by the action of the
Washington party State committee in In
dorsing Vance c. Mccormick as the
Washington party candidate for Gov
crnor, the Democratic candidates and
campaign speakers arrived here this
morning to attend the meeting of the
State Federation of Democratic Clubs
The entire day is to be given over to the
meetings of the Federation, and the cam
paigners will not resume their automobile
tour of the State until tomorrow.
The campaign party came here from
Lock Haven, where Congressman A.
Mitchell Palmer last night assailed SEN
ator Penrose for lnstigating the Catlin
probe to investigate the city of Phils-
delphia, and then abruptly shutting off
the work Of the Commission when It
seemed about to expose the inner work.
ing of the Penrose organization.
Mr.. Palmer challenged Senator Penrose
to tell the people of Pennsylvania Just
why the Commission had suddenly con-
cluded It's work. The election of Rudolph
Blankenburg as Mayor OF Philadelphia,
Mr.. Palmer attributed directly to the
pie of that city by the Commission be-
fore 1t dropped out of existence.
The charge that he would just as leave
sacrifice friend as foe IL the sacrifice
would accomplish the ends of his political
knavery was hurled at Senator Penrose.
Referring to the indictment which he has
made against the Senator, Mr.. Palmer
said:
LAS I have remarked before, Penrose
talks much about what he has done for
Pennsylvania, and l tell you that you
should stop and think what he has done
tt Pennsylvania. I have not made one
statement about Penrose anywhere which
in not absolutely verified by his record.
Whenever I have cited instances of hig
votes in the Senate I have given the date
and the page of the Congressional Record
on which II may be found, so that any
one may turn to that record himself and
read Penrose's shame"
One of the stops made by the cam
paigners. prior to reaching Lock Haven,
was at the State Grange encampment
and fair at Centre Hall. Here Mr.. Palmer
had an opportunity to see the largest
crowd he has met since he began his
tour 10 days ago. Fully 5000 persons were
on the fair grounds, although the number
which was able to crowd into Grange
Hall, where the addresses were made,
was comparatively small
The candidates spoke in practically all
the towns in Mifflin, Centre and Clinton
Counties during the course of the day
The automobile tour will be resumed to-
morning and Lackawanna
County will be covered. Vance c. Nc
Cormick, who was not with the party
came here this morning from
and will continue the tour
tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
NEGRO is MUCH ACCUSED
He Confesses to West Chester Crimes
and Is Wanted in Newton, Mass.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Sept. Hilary
Kmball, negro show follower, pleaded
guilty in court here to having committed
an assault and highway robbery upon
Miss Marie Englund of Philadelphia, a
week ago. when he beat her and secured
a silver mesh bag and money. Later he
confessed and led the police to the point
where he had hid the property.
Sentence was suspended by Judge But
Ter for the reason that Kimball Is
wanted for much more serious offense
at Newton, Mass, where he is accused
of beating a woman badly several months
ago. He will be sent to that place in
order that the New England authorities
may deal with him first, but the charge
here will be pressed after he has served
the expected term there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PRIZE BARK FAMILIAR HERE
The Perkeo Formerly Piled Between
This Port and Far East.

Shipping men here today were inter-
ested in the receipt of the news that the
British Prize Court had adjudicated the
case of the captured German bark Perkeo,
formerly the British bark Brilliant which
for many years piled between this port
and the Far East with cargoes of man
ganese and petroleum. She was one of
the biggest craft of her type afioat
The Perkeo, when seized, was bound
from New York TO Hamburg, following
her purchase by a German firm and trans
fer 10 the German flag. The cruiser Zulu
effected the capture on August of the
southern coast of England. The Perkeo
was taken to Dover, where she will be
sold in accordance with the ruling of the
Prize Court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
RoCKEFELLER's ACT LED
TO DEATH OF VILLAGE
Oil Magnate's Refusal to Pay Taxes
Marked Passing of Hillside.

TARRYTowN, Sept H. - John D.
Rockefeller's aversion to paying more
taxes than legally required Of him put
Hillside, the smallest village in this state,
out of business. Rockefeller's estate at
Tarrytown extends, or did extend, into
Hillside's corporation limits, and the
Board of Trustees of the latter place
worked out a clever scheme to increase
Its tax revenue by taxing a large part
of the oil magnate's property.
Everything went WELL and the board
was preparing to pave few more streets,
erect a schoolhouse or two and raise the
salaries of certain officials when Mr..
Rockefeller's staff of lawyers swooped
down on Hillside and informed the village
officials that the proposed tax levy was
Illegal, and that Mr.. Rockefeller would
fight the issue TO the last court, even IL
he had to raise the price of kerosene.
The plan was dropped; the trustees
voted to dissolve the Incorporation of
the township and to pass its Indebtedness
Of $4,000 to the Mount Pleasant township.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
SMALL POLICEMAN MAKES
CAPTIVE OF NEGRO GIANT
Captive Threatened to Shoot Her,
Sister-in-1aw Says.


Sister-in-law Says.
Residents Of the neighborhood of Six
teenth and RIffner streets late last night
saw coatless special policeman, meas
urtng little over five feet in height,
march struggling young Negro giant
10 the police station on West Haines
street above Germantown avenue.
Richardson, who had been sitting coat
less In the police station, was summoned
on hurry call TO the home of Mrs.
Mary Law, of 1903 Ruffmer street. who
said her brcther-in-law. Hugh Law, was
trying to break into her home in an at
tempt to shoot her. Richardson did not
wait to get bis coat, and found that the
woman had fed.
The brother-in-law had succeeded in
breaking into the house and was engaged
In destroying everything in sight, the po-
liceman says. A struggle ensued which
resulted in Richardson's triumphant
march to the station house with the Me-
gro. Law gave his address as 1915 Rowan
street and said that he is twenty-three
years old. He was held under $500 bail,
charged with carrying a concealed deadly
weapon.
According to Mary Law, the trouble
started about month ago when her
brother-in-law, whom she boarded, re-
fused to pay for the food he consumed.
She took the matter to court and was
granted an attachment on the mans
wages This enraged him to such a de-
gree that he returned last night, after
an absence of several weeks, and threat
ened to shoot her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
EAGER TO OFFER INSULT
Two Mexicans Draw Lots for Honor
Of Humiliating Constitutionalist.

VERA CRUZ, Sept. 1.-Two former
officers of the old Federal army last night
drew lots for what they regarded the
honor of humillatlng a Constitutonalst
officer. young major from the capital
who had obtained permission to wear
his full uniform within the American
lines.
Anticipating that they would be fined
for their assault upon the Constitution
alist, the two former Federal captafng
pooled $40 in American currency with
which they purchased so pesos They
then drew lots and the winner Of the
pool went up to the major in an open-air
cafe and tore the straps from his shoul-
ders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
sIDDIE CLASS FOR wILM1NaroN

prsxa, ta1Nii ig,o iiNgGfoN, Del. Sept ia. j.
he eHS s biddle viii organize a branch of
an se nlpie study movement in this city
wor1b as next when he will visit Ep-
and 80 T. Church in the afternoon
sin s class here being Organized Prsc1
to ~ the entire day will bs devoted
of NE movement. as F. II. Mills, one
ths prominent workers. will speak in
Be Drasg Numerous Invitations 20
sttsrSssssht have been extended. and The
iiss s expected to be large.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
MANY APPENDICITIS CASES
West Chester Physicians and Hos
pitfalls Are Treating Sufferers.

WEST CHESTER, Sept. 17.-Appendi-
citis in an acute form has struck this
borough and the disease amounts almost
to All epidemic. Every physician In town
has been battling with one or more cases
during the last two weeks, and at the
two hospitals seventeen operations have
been performed, while many are being
given treatment at their homes. A ma
jority of the patients are women.
Local physicians say the outbreak of
the disease is due to the sudden change
in temperature and that the appendicitis
is caused primarily by the colds A SINH
lar wave of the disease passed over the
borough at the same season OF last wear,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
HEAD OF CUDAHY co. TO QUIT
VIII Resign Presidency of Great
Packing Concern October l,

CHICAGO, Sept. l7.-Edward 4. Cud-
ahy. president OF the Cudahy Packing
Company. will resign from that position
October l and will be succeeded by his
nephew, Joseph A. Cudahy.
f. A Cudshy will retain his place on
the board OF directors. but will devote
most of his attention to the affairs of
the Puritan Food Product Company. OF
which no is president.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
wilmington Rtoter sentenced

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. 1.-THE first
sentence in connection with the recent
race riots here was imposed in the city
court today, when Judge Churchman
sentenced James Mccoy. a Negro. to pay
months for breaking the jaw OF j. w.
Burns, white man, as he was walking
along the street Judge Churchman said
the court proposed to protect people on
the streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
AUSTRIAN DUM-DUMS FOUND
Explosive Bullets Seized In Forts,
Red Cross Agent Says.
PETROGRAD, SEMI. II.

ftIkOGRAD, Sept. IL.
The general headquarters of the Red
Cross announces that 1t has been in
formed by telegraph by its representative
with the First Russian Regiment at the
front that when Austrian fortihcations
have been captured quantities OF explosive
bullets, packed In special parcels and la
belled have been found. 1t Is also charged
that explosive missiles have been used
by the Austrlans.
The general headquarters of the Red
Cross has been requested by its repre-
sentatives to send into the field a com
mission to investigate the charges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
FIRE AT ooNEY ISLAND
s'sepleehase Park Threatened, but
Flames Are Soon Subdued.

~ Nv YORK, Sept. 17-While hundreds
Srsrau uI Gras eelebrants saw the fight,
prevented the destruction of Steenlecbase
wbials coney Island. following a FIRE
gstDa. broke out in a caroussel. The ire
srti, eu great headway before the firemen
vsn,.' hea' but their prompt measures pre-
VA .io any any serious damage The loss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
MINERS RATIFY PEACE PLAN
Favor President Wilson's Proposition
to Terminate Colorado Strike.

nv WASHINGTON, w Sept. II. 80 President
wilson was advised TODAY that the mine
workers. Of Colorado have ratified the ac-
aoh OF their union in accepting the Presi-
t'a tsn' three-year peace plan for termina-
'on On OF the Colorado strike.
a. ne Administration today hoped that
a me employees acceptance of the plan will
a.. force the operators to fall in line
ana likewise accept 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
WARNS C0-EDS AGAINST
"LIGHT-ARM GALLANTRY"
College Official Declares Young Men
Can Walk Without Support.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. !7.-students
enrolled in Syracuse University today are
discussing the attack hurled yesterday
against hazing. froics and "light-arm
gallantry" by Chancellor Day, of that
institution.
Young men," he said, in speaking of
the evils of hazing, who are not ole
to walk without leaning on the arm of a
young woman should see the college
physician and they will be admitted to
the infirmary.' He also advised co-eds
not to permit their men frie.Ns to take
their arms, and told the students they
must abstain from all kinds of hazing
parties in the ladies' dormitores. In
stead, he urged, the boys and girls should
spend their time singing, playing the
plano or playing lawn tennis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
QUESTIONS PEONAGE LAWS
Alabama Statutes Violate Thirteenth
Amendment, Says Solicitor General.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 17.-SolicItor Cen
eraI Davis of the Department of Justice,
mas hIe da brief In the so-called Alabama
peonase cases in the Supreme Court. He
argues the lnvalidity and unconstitution-
AMY or the Alabama statues relating TO
peonage as In conflict with the 18th
amendment and the Federal peonage
inc cases referred to are those OF
). A. Reynolds and G. W. Broughton,
VINO were indicted for alleged violation
OF the Federal peonage law. A speciaI
plea In bar in the one case and demurrer
70 the indictment in the other were sus-
.ained' the court uphoIding the constl-
,,utionality of the Alabama laws. The
United States takes exception to this de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BOY REFUGEE IS ON HIS
WAY HOME FROM HUNGARY
Parents Learn From Newspapers
He Has Sailed From London,

The parents of Theodore Topervev, 8
years old, of 3S16 Sharp street, Wissa-
hickon. learned through the newspapers
that the boy had sailed from London and
is on his way home with other refugees
from the war zone.
The boy went to Hungary a year ago
with an uncle
Four weeks ago he wrote to his mother
and said he expected to spend another
year with his uncle. He was then attend
ing school.
The parents were relieved to hear that
their son was safely on his way home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
HELD ON SMUGGLING CHARGE

PLATTsBURG, Sept 17.-Robert Farr
and Frank DBettencourt who say they
are residents of Boston, are held In Gus
tody here in default OF $1,000 bail pending
their examination on charges of SNUG
Cling Chinese across the Canadian border
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
NEWMAN INVESTMENT co.
REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE & BONDS.
100 SAN AETnETn ST


S6SOO-Best z I'm bungalow in the city.
5os cliff St. fun basement concerted. fur
mace heat stationary tubs. servants room,
clothes shute, modest cash payment. bal
$780, I'm modern home. Just compIet-
ing: will exchange for vacant property or
s4OOO-spIendid new I'm home. base
ment, hardwood. furnace, Mckinley Ave
$500 cash. bal. suit
SSsOO-5 I'm bungalow, new. furnace.
hardwood: accept part pay auto. vacant
lot East FL Paso.
$3.50 I'm bungalow. basement fur
mace. hardwood. East Il Paso. Price re-
duced from $4,000. $500 cash. bal. l. 2 and
years
$500 I'm. modern home, $50 # frt. G.
V; viii exchange for upper valley land
S345O-5 I'm bungalow. new. hardwood. .
lots. C. V. blks- Country club. 500 cash.
ssi5O-5 nm. modern home. Altura Park
S35 cash. S35 per mo
$500 rm- new bungalow. IS Il fri
Montana St $500 cash. F35 per mo.
S3OOO-5 I'm bungalow. basement, gas .
lots. 1 block. carline, G. v, small cash pay
ment bal. suit
S8OOO-1 arm. and 2-ru1. modern houses
z. Fl Paso. exchange for valley land
S2sOO-5 I'm. home well furnished. Sacra-
mento St, c. V. gas. = blk carllne. $500
$1,000 I'm. bungalow. Los Angeles. ex-
change FOR Fl Paso property Other Los
Angeles for exchange
S75OO-Beautiful home in San Antonio TO
exchange for FL PasO property.
SsOOO-Good rm- house. Gainesville. Tex
TO exchange for Fl Paso property
$3.50 per ncre-f2 acres Chamberino. all in
cult 3 alfalfa, good 4 I'm. house SO II
well, . acre orchard, exchange for e. Paso
property.
SIS per acre-61 acres near Fabens. main
land. good buy; Is cash.
SS5 per acre-1O0 acres Socorro. old coun-
ty road. small cash payment. bal suit
Trade 20 acres within . miles Of YsIeta
on north loop road for city property.
SECS per acre-Tracts Of 10 or 20 acres
now in alfalfa, Is miles from FL Paso and
about ~ miles from carline; frontage On
paved road
S25O0-24O acres. Cloudcroft. exchange
for FL PasO property or valley land
$500 per acre acres 5 miles from P o
at Dallas. on Fort Worth road; exchange
for FL Paso property
50 men at work laying gas pipe IN C. V.
and Morning Side Heights. This makes
every convenience OF the downtown district
in addition 10 the beautiful view. pure air
no smoke, no dust Isn't thai enough This
IS the Country Club district Morning Side
Heights lots, choice inside $500. SO cash, s.
per month. no interest. no taxes
Newman Investment Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-01
Political Announcements.
'(AdVertisement).

ADVERTISEMENT.
-~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-
We the undersigned. announce ourselves
as candidates for the offices indicated. sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic prt-
maries TO be held July IS, 1914, and re-
specially solicit your support
For Judge OF the Forty-first District Court
P. p PRICE
For District Attorney
W ". BRIDGER6
For District Clerk
For County Judge
ADRIAN POOL
For County Attorney
C. W. GROOM
For County Clerk
E 3. McCLINTOCK
P. ]. EBwARDa
For County Tax Assessor
GEORGE ". HUFFMAN
For County Tax Collector
WILL I WATSON
For County Superintendent OF Public Schools
MISS MYRA 3. WDKLER
FOR County Surveyor
J. ". EUBANK-
Fc- County Treasurer
J. D. PONDER
For Justice OF the Peace, Precinct 1. Place l.
J. II. DEANER
For Justice OF the Peace. Precinct !, Place -
JAMES J. MURPHY.
For Constable. Precinct l.
DOMINGO MONTOYA
For Commissioner. Precinct l.
JAMES CLIFFORD.
For Senator from the TEenty-fifth sena-
CLAUDE B. HUDsPETH
Tor Representative Of the 11sth District
Oh PasO and Culberson C9unties)-
ALBERT g J. EYLAR
For Representative Of the 11Sth District CEl
FaSo C0unfy2- zUReps
For County Chairman.
Z A FALVET.