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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-09-29

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ADVERTISEMENT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
JUMPS FROM BROOKLYN
BRIDGE TO WIN JEWELS
Henry Clark Leaps to Death
Seeking Fame and Money to
Buy Diamonds for Wife.

Harry Clark, a Phlladephian who
leaped Off Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday to
win contract as moving picture actor,
was prompted in his action by an over
whelmlng desire to buy his wife laces and
diamonds
Such was the story OF the widow. re-
lated today in New York at an inquest
before Coroner Hellenstein. Clark was
employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad
as mechanic He was convinced that
he had dramatic and acrobatic ability and
determined to begin a career in the NOV
ing picture world.
His wife's friends, many of whom were
wealthy. dressed more handsomely than
she and possessed Jewels of great value.
Clark thought that he, too, could afford
to buy his wife such hneries if he could
abandon his job fora more lucrative one
with a moving picture establishment.
He had made no arrangements to take
the jump: camera men were not present
at the time; but IL was his belief that II
he could starte New York by his bravery
he would win immediate offers from the
producers. These facts were related to
the Coroner in n sobbing, convulsive
voice by Mrs. Clark. She gave her ad-
dress as 1888 Lancaster avenue, Philadel-
phla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
JOHN MULLEN GOES TO SLEEP A WAITER
AND WAKES UP AS A u. s. MARINE
He Does Not Believe Tran8fgwaon of Souls, But Admit
That a Strange Change in His Clothes
Has Taken Place.

When John Mullen went to sleep last
night he was peaceful private citizen.
When he awoke this morning he was a
fighting marine And he doesn't know
what caused the transformation. In fact,
st was all like dream with a somewhat
realistic ending. As John himself was
somewhat mystihed he couldn't throw
much light on the situation. SO let us
follow him and perhaps we can get
better line on the situation. After leay-
ing the club in the central section Of the
city, where he is engaged as a walter,
John went to 18th and Filbert streets. He
had a few drinks In that neighborhood
and then went up TO nth and Market
streets. As his thirst was still clinging
John took on a few more there, and re-
members vaguely that he discussed the
war with stranger.
The lone waiter then countermarched
on Market street to Broad street, and
finally rested on a bench In the little park
at Broad and Arch streets. John is
positive that when he sat on the bench
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
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Things are not always what they
seem TO be-" said George Mullern as he
mounted box at Frankford avenue and
Dauphin street. Then he dropped an
egg in one sleeve and took Il out of the
other When the crowd applauded he
bowed, and his tired-loodng plug hat
ana tattered froek coat lent air OF mys-
terry TO his general demeanor, The ma
giclan then put a coin in his mouth
and took It from the leg OF his trousers,
An apple was crushed between both his
hands until II disappeared altogether A
white handkerchief assumed all the eolors
OF the rainbow when Georse shook Il In
the air.
While the crowd was staring In amaze
ment the magician asked for a silver
watch. A sporty youth handed him one
ana stood close by,
Il will now swing this through the
air" said the triekster, until IL dis
appears" He jumped from the box to
get more leeway. but the youth thought
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
BRIDE BOOM AT ELKTON
Media Sisters Start Busy Month; Four
PHILADELPHIA Couples.

ELKTON. Md, June LATTER a dull
month In the matrimonial trade in Elk
ton, June started in with a rush today.
The town was fairly alive with couples
that journeyed to the mecca of easy
marriages In the flock were two sisters,
who faced the Rev. Henry Carr, at the
FELTON, Hotel. to have their double cere-
mony performed They were Miss Ida
NJ Boch, who became the bride of Will
liam t. S. Brooks. while her younger
sister, Barbara NJ Boch, was pronounced
the wife of George f. Bailey. All were
from Media, Pa.
Others married by the various preachers
of the town we're Joseph A. Shane and
Mary McManus, Harry Il. Knowles and
Alice r. Geyer, Thomas II. Leewright
and Florence b. Weir and John Allesen
and Mary Nanderslice, all of Philadel-
phia; Harper ID. Weaver and Rettie
Shearer, Harrisburg; Harry NJ Woods
and Blanche p. Miller, Toughkenamon;
Harry Il. Gundrum and Violet Stark
Milton; Delbert Groves and Helen NJ
pinder. HoCkessin: George j. Fenner and
Lucy NJ. Farber. South Bethlehem; Ralph
j. Mitchell and Myrtle Higgins, st. Clair:
Franklin a. Hertzog and Emily NJ
Waldorf, Shamokin; Walter Il. schipki
and Ella II. Geschmaden, Trenton;
Robert Thomas and Verna NJ. Sanderlin,
Salem, N. j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
REJECTION OF EVASIVE
GERMAN REPLY BY U. S.,
FORECAST AT CAPITAL
Cabinet Session Today Con-
sidered Response to I'M
satisfactory Rejoinder to
Protest Against Teuton
Submarine Policy.

WASHINGTON, June 1.
with Germany's unsatisfactory re-
joinder to President wilson's submarine
warfare protest note chief subject for
deliberation, todays cabinet netting was
one Of the most important ever held.
Informed circles believe that the re-
joinder to the latest German communities
tlon is .dlgnifed, although friendly
rejection OF Germanys evasions; a posi-
tive statement that Its premises regard
ing the Lusitania are Incorrect, and a
renewal OF all Americas original de-
mands 1t was thought possible the
language might be changed as result
Of conferences, but II was stated that
there will be no modification Of the gem
eral terms.
That the President, backed by his
Cabinet members, has adhered to the
Strict accountability" attitude an
nounced before Germany began its whole
sale submarine warfare was not doubted
here today.
The United States is undoubtedly to
stand on its rights under the treaty of
1928 with the Kingdom of Prussia, the
contractual obligations of which have not
been denounced by the Imperial German
Government, through the powers con-
ferred by the constitution adopted short
dent Wilson in his note Of May IA pointed
out that this treaty was still in full
force.
Contents of the note will be guard
ed until after tomorow's conference be-
tween the President and Count Won Bern
storff, the German Ambassador.
The conference was asked for by the
Ambassador State department officials
who arranged it said they did not know
what the Ambassador wanted At the
It was stated, he hoped to be
able TO discuss with the President Ger
latest note 20 the United States
and find out. II possible, "what further
action" the President planned. The Ger
man officials would not discuss reports
however, that the Ambassador had been
instructed by the German Government
to emphasize the professions of friend
ship contained in the latest communica-
tion, and to assure the President that the
last thing Germany desired was any
of present friendly relations
with the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01

car tracks on 18th street Policeman
George Merriman stopped him and made
few casual Inquiries
Hare Immediately opened q bundle OF
papers and showed the policeman his
plans for an air line 70 the coast AS
fhe bluecoat Is not acquainted with en-
cheering subjects. he took the ardent
promoter 10 the 18th and Vine streets
station. Hare spread lis plans before
Lieutenant kpnkle. and the latter agreed
that the system would be great Tor
bringing IN "drunks" IA a hurry. The
opinion Of Magistrate Emely then was
sought
He believed that the traekless road
would be economical, bat wheu Hare
asked aim 70 acysnee a half-million dol
lars on the proposition the Judge said
be would have to think 4 over. re
compromised b. buying Hare his break
fast The lieutenant aad the policemen
ntted tae promoter out ~ better cloth-
ing Qlld. very grateful ana Optimistic. -
proceeded Immediately for Chs fnaheial
district
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01

he had his usual dark suit on and a
Straw hat.
On opening his eyes on the same bench
he was startled to see that he was clad
in khaki trousers and coat with marine
cap on his head He remembered talk
ing about the war. and Immediately con-
cluded that he had enlisted without
thinking.
When John reached his home at 81
North 6ist street his folks were amazed,
but Mullen said he was sure he had not
enlisted. He found the same amount Of
money in the khaki trousers that he
had in his own. To find out whether he
was really a marine or not, John went
today to the marine headquarters at
1906 Arch street
Sergeant r s. Sterret told John that
he had not enlisted and the puzzled
waiter said he didn't know whether he
was pleased or disappointed. Anyhow"
said John. I'm big enough east and
west, but I'm not long enough north
and south, so ! guess / wouldn't do"
John is still at the recruiting station
waiting for the absent-minded marine
who got mixed up In his clothes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
JOHN w. ALEXANDER,
NOTED ARTIST, DIES
Winner Of Many Prizes Studied Art
in This City.

Winner Of Many Prizes Studied Art
in This City.
NEW YORK, June John w. Alex.
ander, one Of the best-known artists ir
tho United States, died today at the age
OF 59 Mr.. Alexander recently retired as
president Of the National Academy OF
Design
Mr. Alexander was born in Pittsburgh.
October 7, 1856 From an early age he
exhibited great artistic ability and inter
est. lie received the Temple gold medal
from the Pennsylvania Academy OF the
Fine Arts in 1897. At the Paris EXPOSE
tion, I'm 1900, he was also awarded a gold
medal. as well as at the Buffalo Exposi-
tion In 1901 and the st. Louis Exposition
in 1901.
Soon afterward he was awarded
the Bippincott prize and gold medal at
the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine
Arts and received the Carnegie prize from
the Society of American Artists. In 1911
he captured the gold medal first prize at
the CorcoNn Gallery in Washlngton as
well as a gold medal from the Carnegie
Institute at Pittsburgh. He is repre-
scented in Luxembourg. Paris and many
American and European collections He
was made Chevalier Legion dHonneur
in 1901 He was a member of the City
Improvement Committee, New York;
trustee of public libraries. member of the
Council OF Cooper Institute, member of
the National Institute of Arts and Let
ters, vice president OF the National Fed
GRAFTON of Arts and member of many
other art organizations in this country
and abroad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
PENNYPACKER DOESN'T WANT
TO HEAD SERVICE BOARD
Request to Be Considered Not Can
didate Needed by Governor.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 1.-Governe-
Br1irnbaugh will designate a chairman OF
the State Public Service Commission some
time this week and meantime the com
mission will conduct its AFFAIRS without
a chairman Ex-Governor Pennypacker
in letter 70 the Governor has asked
that he be not considered for reappoint-
ment as chairman and the Governor Is
expected to give out a statement in this
connection when he announces the chair
manship. which many believe will go to
william A. Magee, former Mayor or
Pittsburgh Governor Brumbaush has
not discussed the subject with anybody
The time of the commission, after II got
under way today, was mainly taken up
with the rate protest Of the Philadelphia
Milk Exchange against the Pennsyiva-
mia Railroad, l. G. Nathans, the rail-
roads milk agent. being the principal
witness
II was said that for the present at least
there will be no changes In the depart
ment.
The following statement by the Gov
ernor and letter from Ex-Governor
Pennypacker was made public this after
noon
Tn naming a chairman of the Public
Service Commission, II Is proper to say
to the people Of Pennsylvania that eK-
Governor Pennypacker has requested that
his name be not considered for the place.
His long and capable public service en-
titles him to great consideration, and mis-
personal request have assented to- He
will thus be free to give his entire time
to tile many vital questions before the
Commission. in the solution OF which his
unusual legal attainments will be of the
greatest value to the Commonwealth
His letter relating to this is herewith
given to the public.
tSlgned) M G. BRUMBAUGH"
The Pennypacker letter follows:
Harrisburg, Pa, May 2s, 1915.
MY Dear Governor:
Since you have not yet appointed the
chairman of the Public Service Comnis-
sion fear that you may be embarrassed
by the fact that 1 was for a few months
chairman of the commission as Il was
formerly constituted.
THE responsibility of the chalrmanship
S so great that | shall be much relieved
( you do not consider me at all in con-
lecton with this appointment
Sincerely yours,
SAMUEL W. PENNYPACKER."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
BIG DAY AT GIRARD COLLEGE
Students Drill Before Their Relatives
and Friends.

Relatives and friends of Girard Col
lege students assembled on the campus
of the college this afternoon and watched
more than 1000 of the boys engage in
a complicated physical training drill
under the direction of Frederick A.
Kinkeldey, their physical director. Six
classes took part In the exercises, which
included wand and free hand drills,
dumb bell exercises, tug of war, dodge
and mount ball, gymnastics and relay
races.
After the sports an informal reception
was held on the grounds. The mothers
met the teachers and inspected the vari-
Gus buildings. An exhibition of wood
work and drawing was given in the
library The day was concluded with a
concert by the college band on the lawn
of the main building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
THE WEATHER
Official FORECAST
WASHINGTON.

" FFHNIIIIN'I IVINI JUNe T.
For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey-Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday; light variable winds
A moderate disturbance over the east
ern portion OF the Gulf OF Mexico has
caused showers in the Gulf and South
Atlantic States, and rain Is reported from
as far north az central Virginia this
morning Fair weather prevails else
where from the Rocky Mountains east
ward. and the skies are generally clear
over the northern States. Showers are
reported from the far Northwest The
temperatures are generally seasonable
throughout the entire country. the great
est departures from the normal being
about degrees or 5 degrees.
U. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
MUNITIONS SALE OPPOSED
Northeastern Saengerbund Adopts
Philadelphia Observation-Disclosures
Gets Iilhilee

BROOKLYN, N. Y. June 1.-The next
national saengerfest. which will mark
the silver jubilee of the Northwestern
saengerbund Of America, viii be held in
Baltimore in 1918 This was decided upon
today in Arion Hall at the convention OF
the Northeastern SaengeTbund, presided
over by Major Karl Lenz.
The society also approved a resolution,
passed unanimously by the Federation of
Singers OF Philadelphia on May q and
forwarded 10 President Wilson, protest.
ing against the expectation of arms and
ammunition to the nations at war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
List of Women Eltgibles

A list OF women eligible for appoInt-
ment as housekeeper in the Department
of Health and Charities at 5000 to SEQ a
year including room and board. is as
follows: Lldie Johnson, 80; Margaret
Lewis. S1.4; Annie NJ. Engelman, 81; Mrs.
Lille NJ. Corson, So and Margaret Clay
ton, 76S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
CROZER SEMINARY RECEIVES
BEQUEST OF $13O,OOO
Handsome Gift Announced at Com
mencement Exercises.

A bequest of $4,000 was given to the
Grocer Theological Seminary, Chester, at
the 18th commencement exercises of the
Baptist institution today, at which the
Rev Rittenhouse Nelsser class Of 1902
and pastor of the Woodland Avenue Bap-
tlst Church, received the degree of mas
ter of theology
George X. Grocer president of the board
of trustees, announced the bequest OF
tho late Robert II. Grocer, former men,
Der of the board and son of John p.
Grocer, the founder OF the institution.
The sum of 100000 Is granted as an en-
dowment to the seminary, and the in
terest on $4,000 additional is to be used
to aid students.
Twenty-three graduates received de-
grees. or these three are Philadelphians
They are Adam Stanlstaw Morze, John
William Slack and James Elwood Welsh.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01

was merely rehsarsing TO get in shape
for his tour OF magic
He was discharged on his promise to
hire a hall.
half-houFly airship line win be es-
taoiished between Philadelphia and sew
eral seaside resorts II James Hare. OF
wilkes Barre, can get the capital Hare
arrived yesterday much the worse for
wear, IN his bare feet. As he wasn't
especially sure just where he was going
as he trudged, Franklin-like, along the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
Life Insurance Men Hold Luncheon

Oncials and employees OF the Fidelity
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
Philadelphia met at the Adelpnia Hotel
today for the monthly "get-togcther"
luncheon of the company. John A. Tillot-
son, in charge OF the local agents OF the
company, presided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01

that George intended to disappear with
the watch. 30 be took q qtauslehold
0n the magicians frock coat There
was a long rip as the man Of mystery
attempted 70 back away Then he de-
maHded an explanation. but the only
reply Was SHOUTS ahd laers from the
crowd The crowd Vas closing dagger
ousis aroaiia the tFieAgtsr HhaR Poliee-
man fiiier arfIFea ana rescued him
~ tne ffsnfQu avenue and naupbIn
atfeels station oeefss etplalaed that he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-06-01
Observations at Philadelphia
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-20
PUTNEY.

Miss Maude Miller of Boston is a
guest of Mrs. Hannah Waite.
Miss Barbara Howe of Keene, n. H.,
is guest of Miss Charlotte Eaton.
Miss Elizabeth BraIcy returned home
Wednesday night from her vacation
trip.
Waldo Howard, Merwin Pond and Cliff
ford Harrington are camping IN London
derry this week.
Miss Bernice Harrington returned
Tuesday from visit with her aunt III
Greenfield, Mass.
r. F. Lands went Thursday morning
to Springfield, Mass, to undergo an
operation ON his nose.
Mrs Hannah Waite returned We'd
nesday from Il vacation of several
weeks with relatives.
Mrs. G. Tyler Williams, who underwent
an operation for appendicitis at Rocking
ham hospital in Bellows Falls, is recover
ing.
Miss Doris Lee, who is employed by
the Vermont Farm Machine Co of Bel
lows Falls, is spending her vacation with
her grandmother, Mrs. Flora z. Coles.
| Mrs l.. H. Bugbee and son, Richard,
will go Friday of this week to Quechee to
visit week in the home of Mrs. Bugbec 5
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. X. Wright.
| Miss Naomi Darden, who assisted
Mrs. ID. s. Angler through the summer
at tire ice-cream parlor, has returned
home for short vacation before school
opens.
Miss Emma Lord entertained a party
of young people on the lawn at heE
home Monday evening. An enjoyable
evening was spent. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The young people who presented the
comedy, Captain Racket, July 4, went to
South Londonderry to give the play
| Thursday evening, They went in auto
mobiles, Mr.. Stafford of this town and Mr..
Comstock of Westminster with his jitney
bus conveying them with friends.
The Ladies Aid society of the Com
gregational church held successful
lawn party at Mrs. T. D. Lord s We'd
nesday evening. Ice-cream, cake
homemade candy and aprons were on
sale. Rev. w. T. Sparhawk added to
the evening s entertainment with selec-
lions on the flute, accompanied on the
piano by Miss Jennie Anderson.
| Rev. @. r. Houghton, q former Put
ney boy who has been pastor of the
First Congregational church at Bakers
| field the past six years and half, has
submitted his resignation to the church
committee, with the request that he be
released soon after Sept. /. Mr.. Hough
ton has received 4 call to the Congrc
gational church Of Wallingford, when
he has decided to accept, and he will
move with his family to that place in
Il few weeks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-20

are guests in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Appleby.
Fred Thatcher of Shreveport, La, came
Monday to the Townshend Inn to spend
his usual summer vacation in town and
dent here.
\ large number attended the Old Home
day exercises in South Londonderry
Wednesday, going mainly by automobile
The ball players We're taken in l. S.
Sayre's and K. c. Kearley's cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Batchelder, Mrs. II.
V. Dale and Miss Esther Dale went Wed
nesday by automobile to Peru to attend
meeting of the Peru Historical assoeia-
ton. Mr.. Batchelder's brother, j. X.
Batchelder of Arlington, was the speaker
Miss Esther Dale sang three times. Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Taft and p II. Rutter also
attended, going thence to South London
derry to see the league game.
Charles w. Powers, who has recently
spent part of his summer vacation il
the home of his aunt. Mrs. Eller
Plumb, is enjoying a sailing trip OF
two weeks along the Maine coast will
several young men from the office il
Washington, ID. c., where Mr. Powers
has a government position. He expects
to join his mother, Mrs. Selma Powers
at Mrs. Plumb s about Sept. l. Tn,
family is planning a camping trip.
C. D. Boyden completed the sale ant
transfer of his coach and freighting
business to. /. s. Sayre Monday, Mr.
sayre taking possession at once. TIL,
sale includes the two fine coach horses
all vehicles used in the business, etc
The horses will be kept at Mr.. Boy
dem barn for the present. Mr.. Sayrt
will have the mail carrying and ex
press business and viii keep mileage'
for rent as has been the custom. j. c
Snow is working for Mr.. Sayre and W
II. Miles is continuing to drive thu
stage coach for the present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-20
CHESTERFIELD. N. H.

Hargrave Miller and Robert Bolio
have gone to Langdon to assist Charles
Spauldine.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. \. Chamberlain are
on an automobile trip through Massa-
chusetts this week.
The electric lights were put out Of
commission Monday night. The com
pany have been busy every day since
then making repairs,
Those who plan to attend the annual
fish and game dinner at Cecil Sherwin s
Aug. % are advised not to wait until
the last minute before securing tickets.
Old Home day will be observed next
Wednesday at Silverdale, on the bas-
ket picnic plan. Hot coffee viii be
furnished free. There Will be a dance
in the pavilion in the evening.