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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
WILSON PRAISES CONGRESS-
In HOPEFUL PROPHECY
President Predicts New Era of Peace,
Power and Prosperity.

WASHiNGTON, March 4 - President
Wilson today congratulated Congress
upon the work which II has accomplished.
Upon his return To the White House
from the Capitol he gave out the fol-
lowing statement;
a great Congress has closed its ses-
sion It's work will prove the pure quail
ity Of its statesmanship more and more
the longer Il Is tested. Business has
nov a time OF calm and thoughtful ad-
iustment before it, disturbed only by the
European war The circumstances ere
ated by the war put the nation to a
special test. a test of its true character
and self-cOntrol.
.sFhe constant thought Of every patriotic
man should now be for the country. its
peace, lis order, Its just and temperate
judsnent in the face Of perpleXing diff
ncultea. Its dignity and its strength alike
viii appear not only in the revival OF It's
business. despite abnormal conditions, but
also IN its power to think, 10 propose and
Is act with patience, with disiuterested
fairness and without excitement ia a
anifit and ffiendliness and enlightenment
which viii firmly establish its influence
throughout the world q"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
JUDGMENT OF
JUDGES JAG A PROBLEM
Jubation After Release of Prisoners Follows Dilemma
in Magistrates Office-Solomon's Feat Is
Rivaed at Last

Judges "how am to judge VINO is really
Judge?"
"I've been Judge ever since was
born" said the FIRST Judge.
Me. too echoed the second Judge.
81 should Judge" said the Judge"
that both OF you Judges are using bad
judgment in trying to fool the Judge"
But both Judges were equally insistent
that each was a Judge, and told the
Judge" that the name Of Judge was
given them before their judgement could
be judged.
~ can't judge you Judges said the
Judge" "but ! should Judge that all
Judges arc at least loyal, and as you are
now able to stand up Tor your rights the
Judge" therefore. discharges both
Judges.
THANK YOU. Judge" said the drst Tom
Judge you have It all over Solomon"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
SALOONS DEPRIVED OF
AID OF TECHNICALITIES
Montgomery Court Refuses to
Strike Off Remonstrances
Against Hotels.

NORRISTOWN. March i,-The license
court refused today to strike off the re-
monstrances against the Broadway Hotel
LansdaIe; the Old York Road Hotel
Ogontz. and the Sorrel Horse Hotel. MARI
borough In doing so the court gave no
tice that technicalities would not be al
lowed to stand in the way Of those op-
posed to the sale Of liquor in certain
localities.
Montgomery Evans, representing many
Of the hotels against which rcmOnstrances
have been filed, said that never in his
experience had such condition prevailed.
1T has been done again and again.
replied Judge Swartz.
Violations of rules Of court permltted?'
said Mr. Evans.
Worse than that: the law of the land,
replied the court.
The courts attention had previously
been called to the fact that the remon-
STRANGE against the Broadway Hotel was
witnessed by person other than re-
monstrant. This technicality counsel for
the No-Liconse League vas given per-
mission to correct As to the fact that all
the signers to the remonstrance against
the Sorrel Horse Hotel were Philadel
phlans, the Judge said he would give that
no consideration now and would pay no
attention to II when 1t came up in License
Court
Mr. Wanger, representing the anti
liquor forces, aud Mr.. Dettra represent
ing the Adam Scheidt Brewing Company,
were both In court to make an explana-
tlon as to why there had been no return
made of the bill of particulars asked of
the No-License League by the brewing
company. The attorneys had made an
agreement, out of court, that Mr.. Dettra
was to appear yesterday, the day for a
return, and tell the court that they had
agreed to wait for a bill of particulars
until Saturday. This was forgotten and
the Court criticised the laxity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
POLICE AND CRACKSMEN
FIGHT IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT
Thieves Fire at Detective Gordon, But
Are Subdued

NEW YORK, Marcn i.-Twenty detec-
tiyes. led by Police Lieutenant Stapleton.
today overwhelmed five armed men In
the act of lOoting the jewelry store of
Isadore Scharaga, at 23S Bleecker street,
while the proprietor lay bound gagged
and groaning on the floor. The safe
contained $4,000 worth of valuables.
Two Of the men, posted as loOkouts,
We're quickly subdued. The other three
in the store attempted to blaze their
way with revolyers TO safety through
the detective Gordon, but were beaten
into submission, The police had been
tipped off that the robbery was TO take
place and lay In wait for the robbers.
The men arrested were Carmlno Belle
ponl, Frank Russo, Alexander Richard
ella, Frank Cita and Charles Demark.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
FIGHT WHOLESALE LICENSES
Downtown Overrun With LIQUOR
Dealers, Says Gibboney.

The effect of wholesale liquor stores
on school and charitable institutions was
viewed with concern in the License
Court this morning by Judges Stake
and Brown. Two such cases were held
under advisement after much discussion.
They involved the applications of Jo-
seph Mustaio no North 18th street.
which is near public school, for trans
fer from bottlers license to whole
sale license. and of John DeNublle. 4Slo
woodland avenue, opposite the Home for
lncurahles, for renewal of wholesale
license.
ID. Clarence GibbOney, protesting against
petition Of Micnael Carpella. 6lI South
10th street, for new bottler's license,
declared that the downtown section was
oVerrun with wholesale liquor places and
that they We're virtually in competition
with retail establishments Liquor is
bought i'm minimum quantities and the
only difference between these places aud
the ordinary saloons is that in the former
the goods cannot be consumed on the,
premises he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
&86k7:As,E}f R8B2Eas & EfR cLE5

Uptown there are several barber shops
which distribute two shaves Tor nickel
This is due to the fact that a large NUM-
Der of men shave themselves and the
high price of everything else
For the purpose OF taking advantage
Of The cut prices in shaving, william
Hartz, whose face needed attention, wan
dered around LehIgh avenue until he
found another fellow in the same boat
He finally got Fred Bucker to go nifty
nifty on a tWo-fOr-iye scrape.
After both men mad been shaved in a
Httle shop on Orianna street they marched
out, feeling at peace with the world. But
Hartz accidentally donned the coat OF
another customer and was arrested by
Policeman Davis. Bucker was also taken
as an accessory.
AZ the 4th and York streets station
Martz convinced Magistrate Glenn that
the taking Of the coat was a mistake.
The Judge told him TO take q close look
Ia the future, and discharged both pris-
oners.
There's no one Ia AIanayunk likes Ash
Ing better than Ieke Frinkle. As rule
81 -ee~ fhs S harlfi cr IN pond or
- novelty,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
CONGRESS- ADJOURNS
AFTER BUSY SESSION

Continued from raRe One
postponement OF rural credits legislation
were the features Of the closing hours.
Another important bill to die was the
Philippine independence measure,
The Congress expiring today was an
other "billion-dollar Congress- its ap-
proprations aggreeatIng 2ll2OoOOOOO
Failure to enact legislation requested
by President Wilson when the Houses
convened last December was a feature Of
the session. The Philippine Independence,
conservation, watcr-power development
and the ship purchase bills. all urged by
the President, died today.
An extra session of Congress has also
been thrown into the DISCARD, at least
temporarily, depending upon foreign de-
velopments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
90 many Iudges often compIIcale ius.

Too many Judges often compllcate jus
tlre
When Thomas Judge, 30 years old, N
SO2 Wood street; and Thomas Judge 55
years old. OF 3lS y. Darien street. were
brought before Judge" Tracy, today. he
could not distinguish between them. The
first Tom Judge was arrested at 10th and
Winter street. while Tom Judge the SEE
ond, was taken on Summer street Both
were charged with ntoxicatlon
which is Tom Judge?" asked Judge"
Trac!
I'm Judge, Judge said the FIRST Judge.
so ann | Judge, Judge" said Judge the
scclud
"Well. If You're Judge and you're Judge
too" said the Judge" addressing both
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
RECORD or CONGRESS-
IN THREE SESSIONS

IN THREE SESSIONS
FoHorin9 is summary of the
important tcork of the Esd Congress
iH is eEtrd and regular sessions;
Extraordinary Session.
april :, 1912, to December 1, 1918,
inclusiveJ
Revision Of the tariff. rUith pro-
riSiOH for 3 per cent discount on
importdtiOnS in American UesSelS,
trhich has been declared HOperdtius
by the Attorney General
Income tao lar, prOuiding for dp-
pOintmeHt OF extra employees re-
qHired for collection Of income tar
bU the Commissioner of Internal
RereJAte under regulations pre-
Scribed bU the Secretary of the
Treasury, irithOut cirH service re-
qUiTemeHts.
Urgent deficiency bW, ,Cith clause
cremptiHg deputy collectors OF il-
terRdl reUenue and deputy marshdls
from Ciuil SerUice requirements.
ETdmdH act. amended by creation
of Board of Arbitration, mediation
and Cancellation.
First Regular Session.
December J. 1919, TO October "a
1914. inclusivel
Federal RCSeTUe net.
Appropriation Of S3J .OO0 .OOO for
construction Of railroad IN Alaska.
Free tolls proUisi0H OF Panama
Canal act repealed
Resolution juStUyiRg use of armed
forces M HeriCO.
Foreign buiit ships admitted TO
american reOiStrU
War risk Insurance bureau sstab-
Hshed.
Aldrich- TreclaRd act amended 10
prOride for issuing of emergency
currency.
Clayton antitrust ldics.
Federal Trade Commission created
War reUeHUe Din.
Provision made for raising Of UOl-
unteer forces in time Of threatened
trdT.
Tar on cotton futures,
EiGht-HOUr IdiU for tUOmeH IN Dis
tTict of Columbia established.
Opium act amended,
Second Regular Session.
CDecember Z. 1914, to March I. 1915,
ImmigratioH bH (UetosdJ.
SeGmeH'S biH passed
PiuckiH0 board abolished
NdUai reserve established.
Life SdUiR0 Service aud ReUsHue
Cutter serUice consolidated as coast
guard.
Measures Failed or Not Acted Upon
National direct primaries,
Rural credits.
Limitation of campaign coHtribH-
tioRs.
Constitutional amendment limiting
tenure Of ONCE Of President 20 one
term.
Creation Of council Of national
defense.
Reorganisqiion Of oipu serviee-
Conservation.
Ship purchase.
PhihDpiHcs-
PsohIshioa aasead@eaf 10 oonsii-
fifii1H
Wonaa ssafaqe emeHdmeHf %
GoHfl#Iz1i1N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
TOWNSHIPS GET POLICE AUTO

Burglars will give Ogontz and Chelten-
ham townships a wide berth, in the
opinion OF Chief Lever, who has an
nouneed So month raise for all the
members of the force and purchased an
automobile for the department.
With the new machine the police be-
lieve they will be able to get on the trail
OF crooks more quickly when household
ers telephone for assistance. The new
auto Is hlgh-powered machine OF
the latest make. The increase in the
policemen's salaries will 20 into effect
July !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
HUSBAND AND $40 GONE
Woman Swindled of Money After
Spouse Disappears.

Mrs Calianio Kanauchu is minus ner
husband and part Of her savings TO-DAY
because she knows little Of the language
or the customs Of the country OF her
adoption. She told Magistrate Carson
I'm the Might Court, that she had given a
stranger. who had represented himself
as an Official $50 to obtain the release
of her husband. A search on the part OF
the police has failed to find "a trace OF
the missing husband or the man Who
took Mrs. Kanauchu's money
a few days AGO there was a fight IN
the house where the Hauauchus reside
and Kanauchu was among those arrested
and fined $3.50. Through an Interpreter
Mrs. Kanauchu explained that she had
paid the fine. Her husband, she sald,
failed to return homo for supper isss ,
night. but A man she did not know called
at the house and told her her spouse was
arrested again and offered to obtain MS
release for $40.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
OVERCOME BY GAS IN SHOP

Gas escaping from an open jet of a
stove which he forgot TO light overeame
John Richardson, AZ years old, 1iS North
Sth street, this morning, in the artshop Of
Carl Z. Wilton, 2O6 North Sth street. He
was found by the proprietor and sent TO
the Hahnemann Hospital in a serious con-
dition by Sergeant Corcoran, of the llth
and Winter streets station. Traces OF CO.
caine were found on him, the police say.
They believe that he was under the in
huence OF the drug when he attempted 10
light the stove.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON,


For eastern Pennsylvania: Fair to-
night; Friday increasing cloudiness and
slightly warmer moderate north to north
east winds
Fair weather continues throughout the
northeastern portion of the country, with
generally clear skies over the Middle and
North Atlantic States, and with increas-
Ing cloudiness over the Lake region aud
the Ohio basin. The crest of high barom-
eter has remained nearly stationary over
Lake Superior and has Increased in in-
tenslty and the area oyerspreads the
Northern States from the Rocky Noun
tains to the Atlantic coast. The southern
storm is drifting eastward with increasing
energy. IL has caused continued precipi-
tatiOn I'm the Plains States, While In the
Gulf States the rain has spread eastward
over Mississippi and most of Alabama.
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
The following table shows the existing condi-
tons throughout the country. as received In
reports tl the United States Weather Bureau
at a, m today:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
TO TRANSFER SCHOOL FIELD
Bills Provide Athletic Grounds for
Catholic High.

Two bills transferring the city-owned
plot of ground at 9th street and ALE
gheny avenue from the Northeast Manual
Training School to the Catholic High
school. for athletic purposes, We're be-
fore the City Property Committee Of
Councils at its meeting today.
One bill provides for the repeal of an
ordinance OF April :, 1903, giving the
Northeast students the privilege of using
the tract for an athletic field The land
was formerly the site OF a city reservoir.
Select Councilman Trainor OF the Sd
Ward. introduced both measures. No OBJ
lection to their passage is anticipated, as
the Northeast students have discontinued
using the grounds. according to Mr., Trai-
nor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04

Apportionment Of $4,000 for the Munich
pal Court is Tor remodcling the Magdalen
Home. 21st and Race streets to provide
larger detention quarters for dependent
children who come before the court. De-
linquent children will be detained in the
House of Detention as at present. and
children who are before the court through
economic conditions instead of deln-
quency will be placed in the Magdalen
Home.
Elimination of railroad grade crossings
In Chestnut Hin and Germantown Is In
accordance with plans of Chief Webster
of the Survey Bureau. An ordinance for
this was introduced by Common Coun-
Gilman Darrow. of the 22d Ward.
The interceptinE sewer for Frankford
Creek will be feature of the effort of
Director Cooke, of the Department of
Public Works. to purify the creek waters
and will be the first step in establishing
sewage disposal plant to take care of all
sewage north of Lehigh avenue. The
project ultimately will cost approXi-
mately S4,5O0.00O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
Young Nan Accused Of stabhInr

Although suffering with three stab
wounds In the back. 17-year-old William
Selni. Of 5l36 Ogden street, appeared in
the Tth and Carpenter streets station. this
morning, and testified against Nicolo I.ib-
erato, p years cid, Of ~ s. Darlen street
who IS alleged 20 have stabbed him with
iaiiors shears
Lipefato was neid under 500 bail Tor
SQUIRT ny Magistrate Coward
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
TURKISH FLEET FLEES
THROUGH DARDANELLES
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
ticipsting in the British and French fleets
bombardmcnt Of tho Dardarolles has been
sunk Another dispatch says:
1.-THE allied British-French fleet fired 600
shells on the Dardanelles forts without
success. The Turkish batteries shot away
the rear mast of ono ship carrying an ad-
mirals flag; hostile ships We're repeatedly
hit and an attempt Of the enemy's
torpedoboats to penetrate the straits
failed and they We're compelled to retire
before the fire OF the Turkish batteries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
S,325,OOO OF CITY
LOAN APPORTIONED
Total of Appropriations Very
Near to Two Per Cent. Bor-
rowing Capacity.

The loan to be hoated by Councils on
the per cent borrowing capacity allowed
the Legislative bodies without vote Of the
people has been apportioned by the Sub
committee on appropriations to an amount
aegregating s4,a25OOo
Councilmanc leaders have shown an
unusual willingness to bring the amount
OF the loan closer to the ultimate borrow
ing capacity allowed Councils than in
many previous aotstions, City Controller
Walton. in his annual report sent to
Counciie recently declared the borrowing
capacity of Councils on the . per cent
provision Of the state Constitution is
s44s1 eSI15.
The Councilmanic loan for permanent
improvements will reduce the borrowing
capacity OF the city for general purposes
on realty assessments to S27i766546 ac-
cortIIng TO the borrowing limit indicated
BY the City Controller on January 20,
1915. The basis for the s6OOo,OOO transit
loan will be the assessments Of taxable
personal property in the city.
Apportionment OF the councilmanic loan
is as follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
MRS. FRAZIER BEQUEATHS
$4,000 TO CHARITIES
Nurseries and Aid Associations
Among Objects of Benevolence.

Among Objects of Benevolence.
Charitable bequests approximating 800 .
600 are made In the will of Mrs. Harriet
Morgan Frazier, who died February "a
at her home, $50 South 18th street. Mrs
Frazier was for years active in welfare
work, particularly in efforts to reduce In
FAINT mortality in congested sections OF
the city.
The amount of her estate Is indicated
as $4,000 and upwards" Of personal prop
erty and $500 in realty In the petition ac-
companying the will which was admitted
10 probate today. The executors are VIII
liam w. Frazier, Jr., and George Harrison
Frazier.
Bequests for charitable purposes are:
70 Endowment Fund OF the Harrison
Day Nursery $4,000.
To the Children's Aid Society S5OOl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
LOEB TO READYERTIsE BIDS
Director Wants Philadelphia Firm tC
Obtain Printing Contract.

|E1NF31FT = T E'1F|1T4 N@I11E y E1E7E8
Director Loeb, of the Department OF
Supplies, has announced that he will re-
advertise the contract for printing the
annual reports Of Mayor Blankenburg and
the Directors OF departments for 1914, in
the hope that Philadelphia printers may
obtain the contract and thus provide EN-
ployment for workmen in this city
When bids were opened for tha con-
tract. January 20, the Wynkoop -Ifallen-
Crawford Company, of New York
the company that had the contract last
year, was the lowest bidder. The Dunlap
Printing Company was the lowest Phila-
delphia bidder at a price considerably
higher than yhe bid Of the Hallenbaek con
eern-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
British steamship Goes Ashore

BEAUFORT, n. G., March 4.-Ihe Brit
fea steamship OveEdaie. of Eo tons,
heana with 8 cargo Of cotton from sa-
rannah 10 HaFre. Is ashore near Cape
ldokout sheals. The vessel Is d no dan
~4r aad Is awaiting the arrival q =
, -.ard enter. Captain White an1
assa Is 3 retnain on The vessel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-04
Deficiency Bill Reported

general deficiency bill appropriating
s1l6,Oc0 was reported favorably to Coun-
ellis today by the Finance Committee. The
money is 10 pay deficiencies in city de-
partments not provided for by appropria-
tons last year
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-10-14
Local Overflow.

Pay less and dress better. Buy
your clothing OF G. Varlin.
George Grange transacted business
at Darlington Monday
Will Austin of Beloit is visiting
relatives in this city.
Wards ten cent cakes fresh every
day. J. Gorgen & Sons.
Calvert Spensley transacted BUSH
ness at Plattevile Friday.
John Demuth visited at the Matt
Schmit farm home over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ludden left
last Friday on trip to Chicago.
Raymond Jackson is visiting at the
Elias Jacka home at Whitson Jet.
Mrs. Louis Graber went to Chicago
last Wednesday to visit her sisters.
Miss Mary Steffen of Platteville
is visiting relatives and friends here.
Miss Josephine Reilly of Ridgeway
visited friends in this city last week.
Mrs. Roberts of Dodgeville is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. W. j. Davis.
Mrs. John R. Toay left yesterday
for visit at Chicago and other Liaces.
Mrs. Albert Bray and Mrs. Chas.
Wong visited at Dodgevile last week.
Mrs. Phil Harris returned Satur-
day from a ten DAYS visit in Milwau-
kee.
Prof. Lawrence GRADER of Madison
visited his parents here part of last
week.
Rev. VIM. F. Philips left Monday
for weeks visit with his mother at
Elkhorn.
Mrs. w. d. Brown called on rel
atives and friends at Dodgeville last
Wednesday.
Mrs. James Brewer is visiting her
daughter, Mrs John Gold, at Fairi-
bault, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brewer return
ed Saturday from their trip to indie
pendence, Iowa.
Bernard Tyrer is improving his
residence by adding a kitchen and
large front porch.
j. j. Keulling is attending the
grand encampment of the l. O. o. +.
at Madison this week.
After a pleasant stay at the Otto
Lieder home, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Rutland have returned to Baraboo.
Mrs. VIM. Tregilgus returned Sat
urday from a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Rindlaub, at Platteville.
Miss Emily Sproule returned to her
home in St. Louis Monday, after a
weeks soiourn at the Sam Ross home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-10-14

Mrs. Lizzie Bennett died at Goffs,
Kan, Tuesday evening, Oct 10th, aged
SO years. The remains were brought
to this city and rested at the home OF
J. W. Hutchinson She came to this
city when child and most of her life
was spent here.
Married at the p. NJ. Parsonage,
Oct. 8, by Rev. John Hardcastle, Mr..
Herbert Hawk Of Linden and Miss Lilly
Butteriss OF Rewey.
Moses Stephenson, one of the oldest
settlers of this vicinity, and citizen
much respected, died at his home in the
town Of Mineral Point on Monday, Oct
ober sCh.
The ladies of the Free Public Library
have again arranged 10 furnish the peo-
pie Of Mineral Point with entertain
ment during the winter and at surpris-
ingly low cost. They provide six en-
tertainments for one dollar.