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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
RISK COMPANY TO SELL
CONTROLLING INTEREST
Impairment in American AS
surance Concern Will Be
Made Up in This Way

A controlling interest in the American
Assurance Company is to be sold to cover
the impairment OF $4,000 discovered by
State Insurance Inspector Roney. The
directors of the company, meeting in the
offices at 18th and Spring Garden streets
today, decided on this step.
Announcement of the plan was made by
John c. Bell attorney for the stock
holders, who said this controlling in
terest will be taken over by a company
incorporated under the laws of Pennsyl-
vania. 1t is said two companies have Of
fered to buy out the assurance COM
pany.
The sale is dependent on the recovery
Of 9217 shares of stock deposited as Sc
curity in Indianapolis by the president,
A. ]. Simpson, and not recovered. Ber-
tram Rearick, an attorney, Is now in
Indianapolis trying to regain possession
Of these shares.
Mr.. Simpson, who has not attended any
OF the meetings since the impairment was
discovered. was likewise absent from the
neeting today. The directors announced
before entering the conference that his
absence would not deter them from TAX
ing any action they saw fit The decision
TO sell at least part interest in the CONS
pany was predicted before the meeting
II is hoped by the sale TO prevent losses
that would occur by any other method of
settling the affairs. No trouble in COM
pleting the transaction is expected, and
IL is considered certain the approval of
the State Insurance Department will be
obtained.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03

nostri nella zona al Pal crande. no, -
biamo constatato che Il nemlco 49,
lasciato ios cadaveri nellie sue tr,nc.. y :
queila iocaiita.
"sui fronte del Carso Il nem,co
evacuato parecchie trincee, abbandon.-
dovl arml munlzioni."
C1,a posizione di Rovereto. coneo.,...
temente anche quella al Riva q a, ssei
tutte locallta' fortihcate nella zona n,..l'
presa ira Ia testata del Lago al Garda !.
la vale delrAdige, era da aualche ten,ne
dlvenuta precaria. Mentre una colo.lo y
italiana avanzava lungo Ia Val sueana -
superando la resistenza del nemIco ,r,s
cerato I'm eccellenu posizloni al difess
giungeva sino ale montagne n nora =,
Borgo. mettendo le fortificazioni al Pc e'
rotta sotto II fuoco delle sue batter,.
un'altra colOnna avanzava daila vail,
Giudicaria per difficill mulattiere a ne
la strada al val Sarca minacciand, =,
prendere a rovescio le opere fortifcats a,
Riva. Mel tempo medesimo le battersn
italiane montate sulla Gina delrAltissIr,a
battono la strada che da Mori porta =
Torbole Riva ed una buona parte deua
valiata dellAdige che del resto era occ
pata dagli italiani Sugli altipiani al Foi
garia di Lavarone lie batterie Italian.
riducevano lentamente ma sicuramente \.
fortifcazionl austriache in uuelle ree,or'
aprendo POGO POGO una nuova via ner
attaccare le opere di Rovereto dalissa
In tall condizioni la guarnigione al Ro
vereto 81 vedeva ALA vigilia di esses,
tacliata delle sue COMMUNICATION co.
Trento ad essa non restava che evacn'
are la forezze e ritirarsi su Trento Or,
dobhiamo attendere anche revacuazion.
di Mori di Riva, giacche' queste dns
citta dopo la caduta di Rovereto mon
possono piu' resistere ALA pressone deell
italiani. r. di 3D.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
POLICE AID BOY TO SNATCH
DOG FROM ELECTRIC CHAIR
Tears of Young Owner of Teddy Changed to Smiles
When Price of Ransom From Death Is Col
lected by Big-Hearted Officers

What happened to him, sonny?"
Tempest asked.
"Oh," said the boy, he ran into the
street without his muzzle and the dog
catcher got him. They're goin to kill
him at 10 o'clock"
Captain Tempest was counting the
change.
'One dollar, one fifty, one seventy five,
two dollars he announced. land a dime
for your carfare Now you'd better hurry
up, If you want that dog"
The beneficiary stopped rubbing his eyes
long enough to clasp the money. thanked
the police Ulcers, and ran hastily through
the door. still weeping.
Captain Tempest reached for a tele-
phone and talked with the death chamber
of the dog pound, at 31st and Clearfeld
streets.
This is the Department Of Public
Safety" he said. You've got a New
foundland dog for the death chair at 10
o'clock this morning. Nothing doing on
the execution. The owner is on his way
with $2."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03

Police Captain George Tempest thrust
a generous hand into his coat pocket to-
day and nodded. reassuringly, at 11-year-
old Frank Costello OF 2526 waverly street
who drooped despairing beside him.
IAN right, sonny" said Tempest, IL
guess we can pay that dogs ransom and
get him out"
Captain Brown, Sergeant James Cree
land, Samuel Roop and John Sneed, clerks
in the Department of Public Safety. and
Frank Rodman, the department physical
instructor. had gathered about the weep
ing boy in the department offices at City
Hall. They likewise reached for their
change pockets and dropped chnking
coins into Captain Tempests extended
palm.
All the while the dogs owner walled,
Historically: His name is Teddy and
he's big Newfoundland, and they're
goin to 'lectrocute him at 10 o'clock. Oh,
what'll l do?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
PosTMEN OFF TO CONVENTION
Retirement of Aged Carriers Among
Questions for Debate

Philadelphia delegates to the annual
convention Of the National Association Of
Letter Carriers will leave this city today
for Omaha, Neb., where the meeting will
be held
Mutual benefit or insurance rates. ma
tional sick and accident policies, and the
retirement Of aged employees are some Of
the important questions 10 be discussed
The Philadelphia delegation includes
Robert Stocker, Arthur c. Bryan, Joseph
Duckworth, Amos Eggleton, Edward Hy-
land. Charles Smith, Arthur Rothgarten.
Hugh J. carlin. Frank j. McManus. Al
bert Herman, Paul j. Powers. Matthias
J. Brady Norris Jones' John b. Eisen-
niger, Michael j. Dormer, George D. Aus
tin, Daniel MCPHERSON, Richard f. Quinn.
Charles Maucher, Charles Zimmerman.
George S. Betson and M. j. Naughton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
BARRED FROM THE BALLOT
Commissioners Reject Pleas Of Sew
eral Would-be Candidates for
Magistrate

At a meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners held today petitions to
place on the primary ballot the names Of
candidates for Magistrate were rejected
as follows: John Mulholland, 1907 Man
ton street, Republican and Washington.
because the date OF signing and the occu-
pations of signers were omitted in some
cases, and Democratic, for the same rea-
son and because of insufficient number of
signatures.
Harry Koehler, SOO5 North 24th street,
Washington and Democratic, because of
insufficient number of signatures.
John ]. Bergen, 3s12 North 18th street,
Republican, because of insufficient num-
Der of signatures.
Herman Becker 23l2 North 10th street,
Washington, because of insufficient num-
Der of signatures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
ROvERETO E. CADUTA
ED E ORA OCCUPATA
DA FORE TALIANE
Gil ABSTRACT Hanno Fatto sal
tare / Forti, Distrutto e !
Monument ed Incendiato
lie Case degli Italiani
LA MARCIA VERSO TRENTo
ROMA. 3 settembre.

ROMA, 3 Settembre.
Ahbiamo dunaue una grande notizia'
Rovereto. la cltta' fortihcata austriaca
ne,la valle delrAdige, fra Trento ed Ala
importante per tutti / rispetti, e caduta
nellie mani degli italiani che la occupant
ora lentamente.
lie opere di fortihcazione di Rovereto'
che sberravano la strada all aNaHhata
degli italian verso Trento, che ne uista
uppena 10 miglia, furono latte saltare
nella giornata di Teri subito dopo gu
,ustriaci cominciarono ad evacuarla'
ritirandosi verso nord, cioe' verso Ia
conca di Trento. Prima di ritirarsl, le
truppe austriache. obbedendo al loro pen
noti istinti vandalici, distrussero tutu
monument storici italiani ed appiccarono
II fuoco allie residence del pin hou
ilalisni.
La presa della fortezza di Rovereto e
In piu' grande vittoTia che abblano QUE
nuto finora le truppe italiane nella loro
guerra contro rAustria, ed e un note
Volissimo passo in avanti nella marcia
verso Trento.
sebbene gil austriaci avessero costruito
barricate nella vallata ira Rovereto e
Trento. lie autorita' militari italiane
ritengono che lie forze del generate Ca
dorna giungeranno in vista delle foru-
ficaZioni di Trento prima che IinVeino
faccia sospendere lie operazioni di guerra.
lie opere di Rovereto erano gia' da
parecchi giorni soto II fuoco del cannoni
italiani di lunga portata.
IL COMMUNICATE UFFICIALE.
Ecco II testo del communicate ufficiale
pubblicato ieri sera dal Ministero della
Guerra in base al rapporto, del generate
Cadorna.
"Nella Val Sugana il nemico ha con-
tinuato a bombardare lie case di Borgo, c
ha communicate bombardare anche quelle
di Roncegno, che e. circa due chilomerti
mezzo ad ovesta di Borgo, pure sui
fiume Brenta. A Roncegno II fuoco del
cannoni nemici ha provocato incendh.
"Nela vallata del SeXten moi abbiamo
bombardato fatto esplodere un maga-
zinc di munizioni del nemico ad Ander-
teralpe.
"Mentre rispondevanno al fuoco dell'arti-
glieria nemica, controbombardando Il
batterie austriache nella vallata di See
bach, al di sopra della fortifcazioni de
Passo di Predil, una delle nostre granatC
colpi una ellie cupole del forte Hermann
"Il nemico ha bombardato la stazione d
Cormons, senza pero' riuscire a danneg.
fiarla.
"Durante una ricognizione fatta da
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
FIVE MURDERERS DIE
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR
Wholesale Execution Effected
in Quick Time-One Hoped
for Reprieve

OSSINING, n. Y, Sept. 3.-Five muir
derers, i'm the early dawn of today, were
put to death in the electric chair at sing
Sing prison The wholesale electrocution
was put through in quick time and was
without especial incident.
One of tie men, Lewis Roach, of Mont
gomery. convicted of the murder of John
Barret, of Palatine, lived in hope In the
death house until the last moment. A
mysterious telephone call to Father
Cashin chaplain of the prison, caused an
appeal to be made to Governor whitman
at midnight to give the doomed man a
reprleve. The effort was unavailing.
Besides Roach, the men executed were
Alessandro Salem, of Monroe County;
william Perry of New York; PasquaIe
Vendette, of Kings County, and Thomas
Harpey, of Kings County.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
SWISS PAY $2OO,OOO A DAY
FOR ARMY, U. OF p. MAN SAYS
DR.. Gretzner, Here to Study Dentistry,
Tells of War

II costs the Swiss Government 100000
a day to maintain its standing army OF
SOC,0OO men, AMI for a long time the ma
tional expense was twice this amount
for an army Of 100000 men. according to
Dr. Paul Gretener. of Lausanne, Swift
zerland, who arrived in this city today.
Doctor Gretener is a practicing dentist
and came to Philadelphia to get a de-
gree in the dental school of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania.
Doctor Gretener expressed surprise at
the small standing army of the United
States. He said that soon after war was
declared in Europe last year, 100000 men
were mobilized. but that this had since
been cut in half. Switzerland, he said,
is determined to keep out of the war and
to enforce respect for her neutrality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
CARRANZA FREES WRITER
First Chief, After Controversy With
Washington, Liberates Francis

WAsHlNGToN. Sept. S.-H. w. Fran
els an American newspaperman, impris-
ohed at vera Cruz for articles he cabled
nome over whose case there has been a
Prolohsed controversy between the State
Department and General Carran1a -
been released. the Department was nntt
ned today. Francis formerly worked in
Philadelphia III
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03

The Chalmers Club
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03

AFTER THe CANVASS.
February. IeN M % Is
<I4e primary 1873 50 ~
H'pI did lhe Contractors Organization
~ from pne-half % fno-thirds of their
+<o<4fl
tplEhesFDL cRlAiNAl, PRosEcU-
TIONa
fEt lA|s eaI|t ease. thousands of
##|H||N| names have been stricken
~ - ||@|4 sn4n uIe anp|Ifalian % the
~ a Hessn4'|eH remn'ssIonels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03
Peaches Plentiful in North Penn

LANSDALE, Pa, Sept. 3-Peaches have
not been so plentiful in the North Penn
section for years. The finest of the crop
is sold at from 25 to 40 cents a basket
and hucksters are peddling them at 20 and
Is cents a basket.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03

Ihs only comparisons ever made
Mlih ChAlmes eAn are made wilh
higher priced cas-either foreign
OF American. And this |, espe-
elslly nue Of the Chslmeu SiI'z0
At H35o-,he lowest pics Al
been cold. ''e
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-24

A pretty decent cleanlooking sort OF fellow
came here the other day and gave us new idea
He had his heart set on owning forty acres
of land He had made his declaration OF mdepen-
dence and meant to work it out.
But he had his doubts of course.
Every prudent man has to figure pretty close when
he pulls up stakes and goes into new country
and among strangers. He did not have much cash
capital but said he was willing to work; was viii
ling to invest his intelligence and muscle in max
ing a farm home Usually men OF this sort WIN
out. or the history of in this great coun-
ty of Villas would not have been written.
So we worked out plan like this:
He has to make every dollar work overtime
He has got to make every minute OF his time count
He is working for himself now
In the first place we contracted to sell him
forty acres of virgin soil near Eagle kIver, fof
$4,000, and we agreed moreover to build HIM
a small house, give him COW, couple OF pigs,
and twelve chickens and to clear two acres OF
land ready for the plow-- all of this for 81 lOOOO
NOW notice the terms. He paid us down
$4,000 and we agreed in contract that FOK
THREE YEARS THERE SHOULD BE NO
FURTHER PAYMENTS, except interest at 8
per cent and taxes.
You see this will give the fellow chance to
turn around His home will be ready for him
when he comes with his family. He will be
ready to put in his best ticks in getting his land
in shape for crop in the spring. His two acres
will grow his garden truck and assure him
living His cow will Craze the wild clover
She can pick her own living, can his hogs
Thew will grow fat, help him clear land and put
meet in his cellar. You see his living is practi-
cally assured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-12-24
SANbORN SERVICE
Another Sanborn Easy Way
TOPOSSeSS a Farm Home

The first year on a new farm is the hardest
1t tries mems souls up here and decides whether
they have the right stuff in them After all it is
question of the man. SOIL rainfall and sum
shine are for all alike, but this fellow has more
chances in his favor than most men who have
made good in this country.
He figures that he can use his capital his
earnings and the increase of his farm in making
improvements. He figures that the returns from
the farm in three years and what he earns on
the side will put him in pretty good shape
Then he plans to pay off the balance, $85O.OO
in three equal payments and the odds are In his
favor If he is hard worker and has little
bad luck the chances are that he can get
tension of time.
1t seems to us that this is a mighty good
idea, and we are wondering what you think
about it. Would chance like this appeal to
you? Would it remove any doubt In your mind
as to your ability to succeed up here, where
hundreds of other men have succeeded with
great deal smaller chances and less opportunity?
Ordinarily the pioneer has TO hustle for him
self, but here is service, real Sanborn service,
which means help over the rough places, saving
of time, kindly interest in your welfare, money
saving aid in buying and marketing and hur-
dred other little things which of help in
getting start.
You see, on our easy payment plans our
success depends upon yours. Of course we
have to be pretty of our man before we
can make him proposition to build him ahouse,
clear land and furnish him with live stock and
wait three years before get any more money.
1t takes money and organization to swing deal
like this.
Would contract like this appeal to you?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-21
Immunity for Villa.

One OF the remarkable Developments OF
changing conditions In Mexico is the arrange
ment whereby "Pancho" Villa is to be given
asylum in the United States. This bargain has
just been concluded. and carried with II i'm
munity for the army" of this picturesque bandit
who has laid waste the greater part of northern
Mexico for many months. Just why the United
States should become party to such bargain Is
not plain, but this country has ever been refuge
for those who have fled from political persecu-
ton, and in this instance, perhaps the offenses
Of the man against humanity will be covered as
being purely political. How a country that
could refuse admittance to Cipriano Castro can
pledge protection to Francisco villa will puzzle
most people.
The quality Of mercy is not strained" but
1t will be nearly so IL man guilty OF all the
crimes laid at the door OF Francisco villa Is to
be permitted to escape any punishment. Such
parts of his predatory practices were carried
on under the guise OF war might perhaps be
overlooked as the acts of a quas-belligerent but
the outrsges he has committed In the pursuit Of
his private purposes are many and 30 gross
that 1t does not seem possible, even for the sake
Of peace in Mexico, to entirely forgive them.
Villa may have been a bold and dashing
leader, but he also showed the qualities of cruel
and relentless ruffian. From first 70 last his con-
necuon with the Mexican disturbances has been
record OF ruthless rapine He has been loyal to
no cause save his own, has sought to advance
no interest but his own and now he should be
brought to book for crimes committed In his
name. For months he has been fighting with a
moose around his neck and II will be no guaranty
forathe future peace of Mexico should the United
States give him protection.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-21
peace on Earth"


II is to admire inspired zeal which moves
Henry Ford and his crusaders to pursue their
quest of peace in Europe. in face OF all the ad-
versity that has so far overtaken them All
the way from New York to Christiania the voyage
was boisterous rude winds and raging seas
buffeted the Oscar ii from without. while bick-
ering and strife prevailed between decks. From
Norway comes word that the party will purge
itself Of those elements OF dssension, whose dis
cord disturbed the proceedings on the way
across, and that the future record of the expedi-
tion will be made up by those entirely in concord
While Mr.. Ford looks forward with optimistic
confidence to the day when swords Will be
sheathed at his behest the warriors OF Europe
are girding themselves for further endeavor In
the way of slaughter. New armies are being
raised new leaders are going into the fields, and
new campaigns are being mapped and all the
outward and visible signs indicate the pressing
forward Of the war with greater vigor than at
any time. This does not promise much for
peace on earth, and yet no man can tell what
may happen. Henry Ford may return disil-
lusioned and disappointed, but he will always
have the conscious satisfaction of knowing that
he tried.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-21

HARLAN, Ia. Dec. Ito the Editor
OF The Bee: I am reader of your
paper and note that the press throughout
the east is advocating preparedness for
defense.
This undoubtedly is started for the sole
purpose Of convincing the common people
that this country is in danger: that some
army may break into our land some day
over night; to sweep the common people
OFF their feet, that they may be willing
to demand preparedness for defense.
which would be the greatest boon and
victory for the big interests who own
and control our mines. steel mills, ship
yards, armament. nunition. shot. shell
and powder mills. They may soon be
through reaping their great harvest from
the Christian nations OF Europe. It
certainly would be millions OF dollars In
their pockets In case a home market Is
created for their product. Is It any won
der they are anxious to get us common
people converted to preparednessG
AT the present time the rulers
and administrations OF nearly ali OF the
Christian nations Of Europe. for the
benefit Of the big interests and the war
lords who own and control the trade ana
commerce. are Sticking the common peo-
pie as soldiers. under threat OF death
penalty for refusal, against their neigh
Dor across the line to murder. rob ana
plumber 10 sacrifice their lives ana
limbs. their wives made widows ana
sheir children orphans. only 70 satisfy
the ambition for honor and glory BY the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-21
WINTER HAPPINESS.

]. M. Lewis in Houston Post.
1 want the curtains drawn ana snug
want the Goals agloW, -, .N..
want the baby on my Knee the motner
singing low: -, -.
Then let the cold December WIND make
music in the trees, X. e.,
And I will never have a thousht iot
summer blooms and bees.
want the baby in my lap. the children
on the floor. -
Or gathered round my chair to hear the
tales OF fairy lore; . - ii,
Then northern winds may IL they VIII
blow up a winter storm.
And we can laugh to hear them ploW
when all our hearts are warm
with the warm home-roof over US and
supper past and done.
Then come the wide-eyeSd s 1a,rY ioiA anu
Then comes the bowling OF the vino OUT
side across the night. =. -, -
Ard then the baby hears II howl ana
gurgles with delight.
The summertime's a glory-time, with
birds and bees and blooms.
with gentle winds out OF the Souhh anu
softly breathed perfumes.
with butterflies and honeybees' anu
roses ell aglow, , -.
But hearts draw closer each TO each When
blasts OF winter blow.
And so we love the winter time when
the gray day has gone,
And when the CRATE Is red with Goals ana
curtains all are drawn.
And when the children laugh and play
till time for Slumbertown.
Then kneel beside their mothers knee for
their II lay nae down"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-21
Twice Told Tales


Mike GIligRn entered police office and int,
mated that some abominable thief had stolen his
watch II was a valuable watch, but. more than that
Il had been given to Michael by his father back in
County Glare. He told stirring story about his
loss The officer at the desk very much impressed
Wen leave no stone unturned to find your waten
Mr. Gilgan" he said.
Thank ye. sir" said Mike. ut fine watch
And Mr. Giligan went home and then found his watcr
IL had slipped from beneath the pillow and In some
way landed beneath the sheets lie hurried back 10 the
police office 20 report the fact and the police
further trouble. On the way he came across a Rana
OF laborers tearing up the road for purposes
Hi, boys" called Mike, leave them stones alone
don't turn any more, I've found my watch Pitts.
burgh Chronicle Telegraph.