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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
WAR TAX BILL
UP In CONGRESS
FACES HOT GRILL
Senator Smoot Brands Meas
ure as One of the Blunders
of Economic Policy Of
Democrats.

WASHINGTON Oct 12.-when the war
tax bill was taken up in the Senate to-
day. Senator Simmons, in charge of the
bill, gave notice that later in the day he
would ask unanimous consent that vote
on the bill be taken next Thursday
II won't consent to that unless we can
get some action on legislation designed to
aid the cotton producers in the South In
the crisis due to the war in Europe" de-
clared Senator Overman, Of North Caro-
llna Senator simmons colleague. II won't
consent to fixing any time for a vote on
this bill at present"
Senator Overman, In reply 20 questions
by Senators Simmons, Smoot and others,
modified his statement, saying that it
was the intention of Southern Senators
to offer a plan to aid the cotton pro-
ducers as an amendment to the war tax
bill and that they would be satisfied II
they could get a vote on this amend
ment
II do not know" said Senator Over
man, ''if we will be ready to offer this
amendment by Thursday, and for that
reason ] will object to setting day for
a vote at this time"
gan, asked Senator Simmons IL he was
making the request for vote Thursday
with the idea of an early adjournment Of
Congress. Senator Simmons replied that
he was, and Senator Smith indicated that
1t would be satisfactory to him.
Senator Smoot, of Utah attacked the
war tax bill in n vigorous speech. He
said that not content with imposing a
direct tax upon incomes, the Democratic
party was now proposing to levy direct
tax upon the people OF the country esti-
mated to raise s10OOOO,O0o
THE war in Europe is the shameful
pretext of the Democrats for demanding
this legislation" said Senator Smoot.
This war Is to be the excuse for every
Democratic blunder that has been made.
1t Is to be the Democratic Mother Hub
bard to cover all the mistakes of the
party. Yet millions of persons in this
country. before the war broke out, were
realizing that the economic policies of
the Democratic party were failures"
Senator Smoot then launched into a
detailed criticism of the Democratic
tariff law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
JAMES M'REYNOLDS
SWORN AS MEMBER
OF SUPREME COURT
Ex-Attorney General of
United States Fills Va
cancy Caused by Death of
Justice Lurton.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-With impress
slve century-old ceremonies, the United
States Supreme Court convened today
for the October term, after the four
months recess and the final oath was ad-
minstered to James c. McReynolds, who
with this ceremony became full-fedged
Justice.
After the call of the crier. members of
the court filed in from the anteroom and
took their places along the bench. Nc
Reynolds entered behind them and took
his place beside the clerk, just in front
of his station last year as Attorney Cen
oral of the United States.
Chief Justice White then called atten-
ton to the fact that vacancy existed
on the bench and that James G. Nc
Reynolds, of Tennessee, was present and
duly accredited and qualified for the posi-
ton. He greeted his new colleague ana
welcomed him to the bench in the name
OF the entire court.
The clerk of the court, James d. Maher,
then administered the Justice" OATH
The oath to support the Constitution
was administered a month ago by Chief
Justice White. The oath today pound
the new justice to administer justice I'M
partially between rich and poor, and
the Supreme bench
After taking the oath, Justice McRey-
nolds was escorted to the vacant place
on the bench by the marshal. His seat
is on the extreme left of the Chief JUS
tice or on the extreme right as one
faces the court.
John w. Davis, Solicitor General of the
United States, introduced to the court as
the new Attorney General Thomas w.
Gregory, who succeeded Justice Mercy
nolds in Wilson's Cabinet.
With the ceremonies and formaltties
disposed Of, Chief Justice White announc-
ed the death. just three months ago to-
day, of Justice Lurton, in whose place
was appointed With this |
the court adjourned out of |
respect. No decisions were handed down |
today
After leaving the courtroom the JUS
ices drove 10 the White House, to pay |
heir respects 20 President Wilson, and no
rifed him that the court was again in
session.
The first decision day" will be next
Monday Less than two score cases.
very few of importance, remain In "the
breast OF the court" undecided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
RECT0R'S WIFE, ALLEGING
CRUELTY, WANTS DIVORCE
Husband Says He Ordered Boarder
From His House.

From HIS HOUSE.
NEW YORK. Oct 2.-On allegations
Of cruelty Mrs. Margaret Lee has filed
suit for separation in the Supreme
Court against the Rev. Burton Howard
Lee, assistant pastor of Sing Sing Prison
and rector Of st. Paul's Protestant Epis-
copal Church in ossining. Even the eff
forts Of Bishop Greer to bring about a
reconciliation between the couple have
been without result.
Mrs Lee sought to spare her husband
the notoriety she believed would come
from her action by filing 1t in West
chester County. and so brought the suit
in New York County. In his answer to
the suit. denying the allegations of
cruelty made by his wife, Mr. Lee said
that Mrs. Lee had not made any definite
or substantial charges against him,
whereupon Mrs. Lee filed a supplemental
affidavit, ampllfylng her original charges.
The attention of Bishop Greer to the
troubles OF the Lees was indicated In n
letter written by Mrs. Lee. Following
this letter, the minister and his wife had
a conference with the bishop. Mrs. Lee
told him she wanted her freedom. Mr.
Lee says Bishop Greer replled why
Mrs. Lee, you and Mr.. Lee cannot sepa-
rate: you have no grounds. Such a course
would harm both you and Mr. Lee"
The husband says he then interposed:
Bishop, Mrs. Lee is upset and nervous
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12

because 1 requested Thorpe sturgis to
leave. She has been sitting up nights
with him in the kitchen, taking long
walks with him at night and meeting him
in New York without my consent. Her
present condition Is also due to the fact
that she has been taking too much
valerian. Bishop, l was very poor boy
and I worked very hard to get an educa-
tlon. Even after I was married I left a
good position TO go to the church. My
reputation has always been as clean as a
hounds tooth"
Bishop Greer, who made an affidavit
saying Mr.. Lee had borne a good repu-
tation in the nine years he served In this
diocese, made the suggestion that Mrs.
Lee go away on vacation and that her
husband pay her $40 a week while she
was away. Mrs. Lee agreed to this.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
AMERICAN BANKERS MEET
IN CONVENTION AT RICHMOND
More Than 1000 Delegates Represent
All Parts of the Country.


RICHMOND. Va, oct. 12.-More than
1000 delegates and their relatives are
gathered for the opening here today Of
the fourth annual convention Of the
American Bankers Association. Commits
tee meetings and the reading Of prelim-
mary reports featured today's sessions.
Representatives are present from the
leading banks and trust companies
throughout the United States.
Two special trains of 13 Pullman cars
each arrived here last night, bringing
delegates from San Francisco, Los Anse-
les, Seattle, Chicago, st. Louis and the
Middle West. Scores of other delegates
came in this morning, and many others
are arriving on all trains.
Tuesdays session will open with meet
inEs Of bank credit men, members OF the
Finance Committee and the trust savings
banks and clearing house sections The
business sessions will continue until
Thursday evening. An elaborate pro-
gram of social entertainments has been
arranged, including trips to points of in
terest and industry. on Friday two
steamers will carry the visitors to his
toric jamestown Island, the landing
place OF the first English settlement in
America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
LEAVES HER AGED SPOUSE
Mrs. Edward B. Alsop, 81 Years Old,
Finds Husband IncornDatible.

Finds Husband Incompatible.
NEW YORK, Oct 12.-Mrs. Efie Pope
Alsop, the pretty I-year-old wife of the
75-year-old Washington and Pittsburgh
millionaire, Edward B. Alsop. has sepa-
rated from the latter He is in Washing
ton. while she occupies a studio apart
ment at TAI 5th avenue
"Oh, yes, was miserably unhappy, and
left Mr.. Alsop in Washington three or
four weeks ago." said Mrs. Alsop last
night. IT was not satisfied to live with
him any longer. I suppose the trouble
was due to incompatibility I understand
he has refused to pay any debts con-
tracted by me. knew a separation
would have to come sooner or later
Mrs. Alsop's marriage on February II.
1912, attracted the attention of the en-
tire country, because of the disparity of
the ages.
A dispatch from Washington last night
stated that Mr. Alsop is deeply affected
by the attitude of his wife. He closed
his beautiful residence on Massachusetts,
avenue to former friends and spent yes
terday In absolute retirement.
1t is understood there that Mrs Alison
found the peaceful life in Washington
irksome.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
GIRL DEFIES ROBBER
She Brandishes Empty Pistol, But Is
Seized and Bound.

Seized and Bound.
HACKENSACK, N. j., Oct, 12-With a
revolver in the hands of n tall. deter
mined man lcveled at her head through
the little ticket window of the Williams
avenue station of the New Jersey and
New York Railroad at Hasbrouck Heights,
Miss Helen Merritt. who has been station
agent there for six months, did not
scream.
II want all the money you've got there"
demanded the man.
II won't give you the money" replied
Miss Merritt.
But when he raised the revolver n little
and crashed n bullet through the glass
over her head she did scream and rushed
to a shelf, where lay an old, empty
revolver. She seized it and aimed it at
the robbers head
Throw up your hands" commanded
the courageous girl.
NO" said the robber. "You just throw
over the money. And please don't make
any more noise"
Miss Merritt pulled the trigger. There
being no cartridges in the pistol, there
was no dead robber in the station.
Instead, the man broke through the
door, seized the girl and dragged her
to a small baggage room. where he bound
her, hand and foot, and placed a choking
gag over her mouth. The gag was a
green and white signal flag.
He rausacked the ticket office, and,
although he obtained only $780, he was
polite enough to return to the baggage
room and bid Miss Merritt goodbye. lie
has not been seen since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
KILLED BY FALL FROM BERTH
Sleeping Car Passenger on Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Dies of injury.

NEWARK, n. j.. Oct. 12.-Through
fall from a sleeping berth on a Penn
sylvania train Gustav Lacey, % years
old, of 729 Hoffman street, Baltimore was
fatally injured last night and diod
shortly after he had been brought TO
the city hospital here
The accident happened at the Manhat-
tan transfer station in West Hudson.
At the hospital it was found that Lacey
had suffered internal injuries, besides a
double fracture of the hip. The accident.
as near Is could be learned. was due to
Jolt when the train, which was bound
for Baltimore, stopped at the transfer
point
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
RIDE IN BORROWED" WAGON
Five Boys Arrested After Trip to
Camden and Back

A fve-hour joy ride with borrowed
horse and wagon terminated in the arrest
of five boys. l3 to 10 years old, who are
held in the House of Detention. They are
William Sawyer. Joseph Sullivan, Michael
Avonia. Salvatore Carboni and Peter Car
boni, all living near 10Th and Miffin
streets.
The horse and wagon disappeared yes
terday. John Sldenback, of 1852 South
Alter street, left the team outside his
home. Upon discovering his loss he noti-
fled the police The team was traced
to the Chestnut street ferries, through
Camden, back to Philadelphia and finally,
after fve-hour pursuit, the boys were
captured on Delaware avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDER
Husband and Wife Make Prepara-
tions for Defense.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. oct. 12-Counsel
for Victor e. Ennis, formerly New
York lawyer, and his wife, who are in
iail here on an indictment charging them
with the murder of Mrs. Elois Dennis
and her sister, Miss Beatrice Nelms, both
of Atlanta, Ga, began prepara tions to-
day TO get their clients out on writs Of
habeas corpus.
The case will come up here next Thurs
day. Mrs Dennis was formerly the wife
of Walter Dennis. a linotype operator, OF
II John street. this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
Girl, on Way to Mass, Ends Life

NEWARK. Oct I2-Whns on her
way to Mass early yesterday morning.
Miss Mary MeCabe. 20. OF % Hudson
street, Newark, jumped into the lake in
Branch Brook Park and was drowned.
Her body was found by Park Policeman
Soluble after he had discovered her hat
and prayer-book on the lake shore.
The girl had been suffering from a
nervous disease, and only recently re-
turned home from the City Hospital.
She was unable to sleep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
sa4, ,4s7 in Gifts to Tabernacle

NEW YORK, Oct. PA subscription OF
ssi431 was collected at yesterdays serv-
ices in the Gospel Tabernacle. The money
is to further missionary work. Many
scrubwoman gave $50 from her meagre
earnings and promised $40 more. The Rev
Albert b. Simpson, pastor in his sermon
said 1t was the spirit OF the Boston base
ball team that defeated the Athletics, and
that It is the spirit that will win in the
conflict for the Kingdom OF Heaven. He
said the warning nations OF Europe were
not Christian
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
4 NEW TUBES UNDER HUDSON
Work Begun on Extension Of New
York's Subway System.

NEW YORK, Oct l2-Work will begin
this week on the construction OF the two
tunnels under the East River for the new
subway system. At present there are six
raiIrosd tubes under the Hudson River
and Eine under the East River The dual
system Of rapid transit calls for the CON
struction of three more tunnels. each CON
slsting OF two tubes, which will be built
with the aid Of compressed air by the
shield method. OF the six tubes two will
he built from 14th street; two will leave
Manhattan at Old slip and two will leave
the foot Of Whitehall street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
BALL PLAYER HURT
Member of Canadian League Team
Suffers Broken Arm.

WEST CHESTER. Pa. Oct. 12.-Ted
Baldwin, West Chester ball player. who
was with the Canadian League team an
Hamilton. Ont, this season, was strIclr
by ball on Saturday, while playing with
home team at Gradyyille. He was put
out Of the game by the blow, and TODAY
Il was discovered that he had suffera5
broken right arm, which viii keen bi1,
out OF the game for the rest Of he sea-
60
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
Barn DESTROYED By Fire

WEST CHESTER Pa, oct. IA largo
oarn on the property OF William 4. SIM
elair' on Magnolia street, Kennett Square.
was destroyed by a fire OF unknown origin
yesterday at noon, the hremen being un-
aole 10 more than save the adjoining
property. A large amount OF hay, straw,
iced and other contents were lost, and the
!oss Is about $500, There vas no stock
"a The building al the time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
PASS CIVIL SERVICE TEST
Internes Now Eligible to Appoint.
ment as Resident Physicians.

Internes at the Philadelphia General
Hospital, who recently passed examlna-
tions of the Civil Service Commission,
making them eligible to appointment as
resident physicians at S72O a year, are
John r. Monihan, average s5.s; Sigmund
S2.3
The following applicants qualified as
photometer inspectors in the Bureau Of
Gas at $3.50 year: George II. English,
Jr, % Earlham terrace, average 21:
Harry Morrison, 6lS Parrish street, IA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
N. Y. SUFFRAGISTS MEET
State Convention Opens With Record
Crowd in Attendance.

OIOWu IN AItendance.
ROCHESTER,, n. Y. Oct. 12.-Autono-
bile load after automobile load of sufrra-
gists, young and old. have been pouring
into Rochester for the last two days. II
is estimated that the biggest crowd ever
in attendance at a woman's suffrage
meeting in New York State was on hand
here this morning when the 18th annual
convention opened, This is the last meet
ing of the New York suffragists before
the submission of the suffrage amend
ment to the voters.
The meetings will he held in Conven-
tion Hall The feature of the convention
will be the great auto parade tomorrow,
1t Is believed that thousand or more
machines will be in line. Suffragists from
all over the State have motored here
50 that they could take part in the pa
rRde.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
Hotsl Maid Held fOr Thefts.

NEW YORK. Oct. l2-on the complaint
of George Dennison. special officer in the
Hotel McAlpin. Marion Waller, ls a maid
IN the hotel ana George Laylgne, 70, 81
F,ast lst street. were arrested last night
on a charge of grand larceny. Dennlson
charges more than $1,000 worth OF stun
mas been stolen from guests since June 5,
and that the girl has made a partial con-
fesslon. TIE girl and Lavigne were taken
70 the West 5Qth street police st2ti9n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
GIRL SAVES MOTHERS LIFE
Returns in Time and Finds Woman
Unconscious From Gas.

Mary Gigantic was found unconscious
in bedroom at her home, 1910 East
Passyunk avenue, this afternoon by her
daughter who returned from school,
in time. probably, to have saved her
mothers life.
gas burner was turned on i'm the room
and the police, who were summoned to
take the woman TO the st. Agnes Hos
pital, said that she attempted to commit
suicide Mrs. Gigantic had been in III
health for several months
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
wen-dressed Baby Bow Found

NEW YORK. Oct IA baby boy.
about months old, clad in a white nan
mel coat, white sweater, blue cap ana
shoes' was found last night in the ves-
t'oule Of the house at 22S East 9Oth street
by Frank II. Golden. who lives there.
The infant was pro oyided with a bottle
OF milk and then taken TO Bellevue Hos
pital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
CHILD FALLS INTO BONFIRE
Seriously Burned When Left Un.
guarded Near Fire Started by Bows

Josephine Dlonlandi, years old, of
32SS Agate street, was seriously burned
on the body when she fell into a BON
fire in lot back OF her home today.
The fire was started by boys. who
deserted II, and the child, unguarded.
fell into the flames, Her screams brought
her mother and the baby was hurried
to the Episcopal Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
VILLAS ARTILLERY AGAIN
B00MS CLOSE TO BORDER

Attack Resumed on Naco Without
Damage to American Side.
NACO. Ariz.. oct. 12 - Villlstas re-
sumed their attack on Naco. Sonora. at
dawn today. Up to a. m. none OF their
shells had fallen on the American side
General Maytorena's gunners seemed
10 have got the range well and kept drop
ping shells into the CarranzIstas' posi-
tions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12
FAVoRS DEATH OF WOMEN
Actress Says Shaw Advocates Meas
ure to End German Race.

NEW YORK, Oct l2.-Mrs. Patrick
Campbell, the actress, is quoted here to-
day as having said that C. Bernard Shaw,
the English author, expressed the con-
victlon that rs per cent. of the women of
Germany ought to be put 10 death, that
the race might not multiply so fast and
overrun the earth. But the actress ex-
planned he declared, as with most things
that are advisable TO be done, there are
practical difficulties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-12

MODERN DANCING
CHAS. J. COILS
Corner 3Sth and Market Streets
Beginners and Dancers Class
in the Modern Dances
Tuesday & Friday, 81 Per Month
Polite Assemblies, Mon. and Sat
Grand Opening of
BRANCH ACADEMY
d South 4Oth
Wednesday Evening, October II
Modern Society Dance Contest
at the
KNlCKERBOCKER THEATRE
10th and Market Streets
Every Night This Week
Win One of the Silver Cups
LATEST DICTATES
Arm -Brust. Chestnut street 11Is
Form your own class GHy1Uhere, dnv hour
Best patronage, large studio. Pm Wal T4sa
Private class forming-like 10 join?
A. E. ALEXANDER OF, OF sew YORK
Majestic. High-Jinks. Fox-Trot. I,uiu FsSSd6
and all modern dances quickly taught pri-
yatelS and IN classes. Phone, Poplar li50
THE MODERN DANCES
fS filEats I,sssens 4S ems Glasses Taught Anywhere
studio, l!o Mannheim 81. Phi, Gtn 1863
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-21
UNITED STATES IN
CLAIM FOR VESSEL
TANK STEAMER CAPTURED BY
THE BRITISH is SAILING UN-
DER AMERICAN REGISTER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.-Information
was submitted to the state department
by the treasury department TO-DAY
showing there was no actual change
of ownership Involved in the transfer
from German to American registry oil
the tank steamship Brindilla, when
has been captured by a British cruo
ser and towed into Halifax. The
Brindila, formerly the City of Wash
ington, belonged to the Kiedermanl
line of Hamburg, a subsidiary of thu
Standard Oil Company which corpor-
alton, after the European war began
took over the vessel and put her un
der the American flag.
From the facts so far presented,
state department officials see no wa
rant for the condemnation of the sh. p
by prize court though they are no
disposed to question the propriety o.
the seizure of the ship In order that
her status might be developed.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-21

rangement as the knot or coil. The
ends of the front hair serve for two
of the required puffs.
The second couture pictured is
strictly up.to-the-minute. II is beau
tifully finished-looking and among
those variations of the casque mode
which is destined to remain In vogue.
1t requires careful waving of all the
hair.
After the hair has been waved ii is
combed toward the top of the head
and arranged in a long French twist.
BY pulling the twist forward the hair
is brought down at the center of the
forehead A shallow part is made at
the left side and the hair pinned into
position with small invisible wire pins.
Long combs. made for the purpose,
are thrust into the head where the
hair is turned under into the twist.
The couture is a failure when the
twist is hard and rigid looking. 1t
must be soft looking and merge into
the rest of the hair
All short locks about the face are
to be curled and pinned down, as
neatness is the main requirement in
this particular style.
JULIA 6oTToMLEY.