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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
200 HORSES POISONED,
POSSIBLY BY GERMANS
French Purchasing Agent Says
No Clues Are Found, but He
Has Suspicious.

Statements conveying grave charges
against German sympathizers we're made
in this city today by an agent Of the
French Government who Is negotiating
the purchase OF horses for the French
army.
He said that 100 horses died recently in
Yonkers. N. T., after being poisoned.
presumably by German spies. He re-
celved this information at the headquar-
ters OF the French horse-purchasing agen-
eies In New York, He heard there that
a Mr.. Meyer. an American contractor at
Yonkers, had lost 100 horses and that
many others had been rendered sick and
their usefulness was impaired He was
told there was absolute evidence Of poi
soning
An investigation was begun, but SO
far II has been frutless, said the agent.
No clue to the identity OF the perpetrators
has been discovered. but II is believed
that Il was the work OF German spies.
Since then guards have been placed about
the corrals and police have also been de-
tailed to this work The agent said that
he heard no other details Of the poison
ing and that since then no horses have
died
"As result OF the death by poisoning
of horses In Yonkers. extraordinary pre-
cautions have been taken by American
contractors TO protect animals mtenueu
for the Allies" said the representative
of the French Government. IAN over
the country. where horses are beirg pur-
chased by French agents, American
contractors are taking every precaution
against the Vaccinations Of German
spies or course. every safeguard is
thrown around the animals in New York
after the late experience at Yonkers,
Horses bought here In Philadelphia are
Immediately shipped to Erie. N. J. A
special corral has been constructed there,
and It is a sort of collecting place for
the horses selected in the East. From
Erie the animals are transported to New
York, and are there put aboard ocean
vessels. The American contractors re-
| sponsibilty ends only when the animals
| are delivered safe in France"
| contract for $1,000 horses for the use
Of the French army has almost been
completed. About 1900 animals have
been bought. and It Is likely that the
greater part of the remaining 5000 will
be purchased from local dealers Week
before last 600 horses were bought of
| Paul Connolly. who conducts the Bulls
Head Bazaar and last week 500 animals
we're selected at the same establishment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
W. c. STEELE
w. c. STEELE
Secretary of the South Haven
Steamship Company, which own
ed and operated the ill-fated ex-
cursion boat Eastland.

voted much time and care TO the well
fare Of the men who kept the house In
order and looked after the comfort OF
members and guests. And during his
three terms as president he continued to
direct personally the leagues household
affairs. At the time Of his retirement the
employees presented him with handsome
travelling bag, and 80 greatly was the re
cipent pleased with the gift that II Is
said he appreciated II just as much as a
gift valued at several hundred dollars
from members Of the league.
Constantly anxious to have the dignity
of the organization maintained. the late
leader looked after the smallest details.
He was an exactlng boss but In his de-
mands he was always careful not to Of
fend When an employe did something
not quite right, or when phone boy for
got to preface mans name with the
Mr." Mr.. Tilden, In a fatherly way,
tried to correct him Usually his words,
THAT is not the Union League way"
were sufficient. Seldom during his lead
ership was an employe discharged. often
he cheered the employees with gifts, and
each of them was remembered with
gift at Christmas time.
TELLS OF KINDNESS
Joe Gregory, one OF the closest friends
Of Mr.. Tilden among the workers in the
hebbuet hduly VI many
nesses when told Of his death today. AL
ways, he said, Mr.. Tilden spoke a CHEEKY
word to a worker when he met him In
any part of the building. and always he
could recognize new employe because
such p worker usually hesitated about re-
plying When Mr. Tilden discovered such
man he had a chat with him and soon
made a new friend. Always Mr.. Gregory
said Mr. Tilden wanted the workers to
consider him their friend.
In a cozy corner Of the old dining
room the walters looked sadly upon
vacant chair today. for II was there
that their late friend was usually found
at luncheon time. And, usually, 1t was
a cheerful corner, as many prominent
men Joined him at the table
vase filled with fresh-cut flowers on
the top of the presidents desk prom
ses TO be a constant memorial to the late
leader OF the league. Believing in dig
nifty, as soon as he was chosen president,
| Mr.. Tilden gave instructions that fresh
| flowers be placed in a vase on his desk
each day. And It was from that bou-
| quet that he selected the boutonniere
| which he was always seen TO wear as he
| stepped into Broad street each morning.
! Usually they were white carnations or
| corn flowers, as those were Mr.. Tilden's
| favorites.
When directors called at the league
| during the day Mr.. Tilden asked that
they also wear the blooms. and the Gus
tom has been followed since Mr.. Tilden's
last term as president expired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

ments. He was chairman OF the Execu-
tive Committee of the Business Mems
League OF Philadelphia, member of the
Board of Public Education. the Trades
League, the Bourse and other organiza-
tions.
Mr.. Tilden was a self-made man. He
was educated at the Central High School
and was graduated with the class OF
1872 He did not take advantage of a col
lege education. but launched at once into
a business career
In 1879 Mr.. Tilden married Miss salIna
Hey. daughter of David Hey, Of this city.
Mr. rilden entered the employ of his
father-in-law. who was actively engaged
in the wholesale cloth business. Mr.. Til
den soon demonstrated his business abil-
ity and within few years became Mr.
Hey's partner.
Mr.. Tilden engaged In the hair and
wool business in 1880, when he decided to
launch out for himself. In recent years
Robert r. Bower became his partner
The firm of William T. Tiiden Company
was Incorporated several years ago The
offices of the firm are at 254 North Front
street.
For many years Mr.. Tilden had been
an active club member He was a mem
ber of the Penn Club, the Germantown
Cricket Club, the Philadelphia Automo-
bile Club and OF the Onteora Club, In
the Catskill Mountains He was a for
mer president of the Delaware Society,
of Philadelphia; the Sons of Delaware,
of Philadelphia, and member of the
High School Alumni.
Many of Mr. Tildens friends were
greatly shocked to hear of his death
He had been in the best of health until
the past few months. On account OF
illness he had not been as active as
usual in business way. but he wanted
to stay in Philadelphia to be in touch
with his affairs.
APPRECIATION FROM MR. GRIBBEL
Among those who knew Mr.. Tilden in
timately for many years was John Crib.
bel who succeeded him as president OF
the Union League. Mr.. Gribbel said
Mr.. Tilden was a man of high ideals
of beauty, great courage and warm af-
fection. He enjoyed accomplishing things
for others far more than for himself. The
work of the public schools enlisted his
ardent sympathy and constant care. His
greatest pride was that he was graduate
of the Central High School.
ITO him belongs the credit of having In
itiated the fireproof school buildings IL
Philadelphia. He was greatly beloved
by all who came in contact with him
His personality was very attractive anC
he will be very greatly missed"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
WILLIAM T. TILDEN DIES;
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
CONTINUED from PaEe one

Continued from Page One
is thought to have made his condition
worse.
The family home is "Overleigh." on
Mexican avenue Germantown. Mr.. TIL
den is survived by two sons, Herbert M.
Tilden, who is connected with the William
7. Tilden Company, and William I. TIL
den, Jr., who was graduated last spring
from the University of Pennsylvania.
William I. Tilden, Jr., is an active
sportsman. He is the city tennis cham
pion of Philadelphia.
Mr. Tilden, who was 60 years old, be-
came i'll July 16. DR.. George A. Cam
eron, who has been attending him, de-
scribed the atlment as general weak
ening of the constitution. II was reeog-
nized as serious, but at first 1t was not
thought that he would die.
few days ago 1t became apparent
that Mr.. Tilden had little or no chance
to recover. Relatives and close friends
were notified They kept hospital at
tendants busy with hourly inquiries as
10 Mr.. Tilden's condition.
Mr.. Tilden was so years old. He was
born In Saint Georges New Castle Coun-
ty. Del. but he came to Philadelphia as a
child and lived here nearly all his life.
He was the son of DR. Edwin Marmaduke
Tilden and Williamina Tatem Tilden,
Tall, erect, of distinguished appearance
and Benlal ulSpOSlllOIt MI Illuen Hdu a
host of friends. His figure was a familiar
sight on Broad street and in the neigh
borhood OF the Union League, where he
made his home In recent years. He was
immaculate in dress and Invariably wore
a white carnation.
Mr. Tilden through his business and So
cial connections was known to many men
OF prominence throughout the country.
He was president of the Union League
for three years. John GFibbel succeeded
him 10 the presidency of the Union
League last December, Mr. Tilden was
at one time director and secretary or
the Manufacturers Club. He was also
director of the Union National Bank and
OF the Fire Association OF Philadelphia
One OF Mr. Tilden's closest personal
friends was former President William
Howard Taft They invariably were
much together when the latter came 10
this city. Mr. Tilden generally meeting
the ex-President at Broad Street sta
tion ana taking him to the Union League
in his automobile.
Mr.. Tilden was known as the "father
OF freproof school buildings In this elty
because OF his work as chairman OF the
Property Committee OF the Board or
F,ducation. Under his direction this COM
wittaa sDsnt more than Sl0O 900 for ele-
mantary and high schools since 1900
,rhe portrait Of Mr. Tilden that hung
with those OF other former Presidents IN
me sitting room of the Union League
was placed In the hall, draped IN plach
and Illuminated by dimmed eleetfle nsh1s
today. Beneath Il was placed ialse
vase OF lilies. ma 10
For the last ten years Mr.. Tilden mas
been active In political reform move
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
CAREER or WILLIAM 4. rfLDBN
MERCHANT AND CLUBMAN

Born at ST. George, New castle
CouMy Del, Morch ., 1855, son Of
Dr Ed'Cin Mormaduke and wiiiiamina
Tdtem Tilden
Graduated from Central Hi0h School,
Philadelphia, N 1879.
Married Miss Selma Rey, Of this
cttV, November 6, 1879
Prominent hair and tcool merchant
since 1880
Director Union National Bant and
Fire Association Of Philadelphia.
Political reformer for 10 years.
Former ohdifman Executive COM
mtttee Basiuess Mems League Of Pitt
ddeiphiu.
Member Board Of Education.
Former director and secretary Man
Wdctrers' Club Of Philadelphia.
Former president Deid,odre Society
Of Philadelphia
Member Ht0h School Alamni, Phild-
deiphio Historical Society, Board Of
Trade, Trades League aud Bourse.
Ciubs--Union League, president 1919.
1913 and 1914; Penn, Germuntoton
Cricket, Automobile Club of Philadel-
phia, Onteora, IN Catskiils.
Home--OverieiOh, McReun avenue,
Germdntoton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
Vacation Day Precautions

res great annoyance to md yourself
far from home and unable to obtain your
tavortte newspaper Before you 90 GtodV
notify the EveninO Ledger to have your
paper sent to you, Specify the edition
desired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
ELSIE FERGUSON TO WED
RICH NEW YORK BANKER
Actress to Be Bride of Hartman Bank
Vice President.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Announcement
was made last night of the engagement
of Elsie Ferguson, actress, to Thomas b.
Clarke, Jr., vice president of the Harri-
man National Bank. The announcement
came anonymously but Mr.. Clarke, at
the Yale Club, said 1t was true.
mo date for the wedding has been
set" he added. II do not know Just how
soon It will take place"
Miss Ferguson, who lives with her
mother at 222 Central Park South, is
in the Adirondacks on a vacation. Only
recently she returned to New York from
Los Angeles, where she closed long en-
gagement in Hubert Henry Davies play,
1.-THE Outcast." She will resume her
stage work in September.
Miss Ferguson, whose age has never
been told in print, is probably less than
30. She began her stage career as a
chorus girl with THE Belle of New
York" She appeared later in THE
Strollers' and THE Liberty Bellies"
William A. Brady saw her in London,
believed she had talent as a serious act
ress and placed her on the dramatic stage
in this city. Some of her successes were
made in Caste" Arizona" "The First
Lady of the Land" "Such a Little
Queen. and "The Strange Woman"
This will be the young woman's sec
ond matrimonial venture. Her first hus.
band was Fred Hoey, of Long Branch, q
son of the late John Hoey, president oi
the Adams Express Company, They were
married in 1907. Young Hoey spent q
large fortune. and soon after his mar
riage he and his wife went to live II
modestly furnished cottage at the Ions
Branch resort. In 1911 she. established {
legal residence in Philadelphia, where sh'
obtained a divorce. She would not SUI
under the New Jersey law, because sh
could get only a limited decree there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
MILITARY CONVICT FLEEs
Soldiers Surround Field to Recapture
Deserter Under Years Sentence.

DELAWARE CITY, Del, July 29.-Pri-
vate Edward j. Watson, of the Sd Field
Hospital. Weyers, Va, who was SEN
tenced to years imprisonment for de-
sertion three days ago, escaped from
guard at o'clock this morning. He took
refuge in cornheld, The guard fred
three shots, but missed The entire res
ervation was called out and the corn field
was surrounded. The prisoner was found
at 1880 o'clock In a hole in the river bank
half mile from where he escaped.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
SHE LosT OFF vENEzuELA
Fate of American Skipper and Crew
Not Yet Learned.

MAIDEN. Mass, July ga cablegram
received here today at the home of Cap
tain William Nelson. Of Oliver street.
says the four-masled schooner sallie
Marcel, of which Captain Nelson was
the skipper. has been lost off the coast
Of Venezuela. Nd further details of the
loss OF the vessel were contained in the
cable message, and the fate of the skip
per and crew is yet to be learned
The ssllle Marcel left New York "a few
weeks ago with a cargo OF coal for
Brazil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
Court Forbids Use of Trade Name

The Akron Tire Company, Inc. of Phil
adelphIa, was granted a preliminary in
junction today by Judge Sulzberger in
Common Pleas Court No l against the
Akron Tire Company, Inc. Of New York.
restraining the latter concern from using
within the State Of Pennsylvania the
name Akron Tire Company and from
holding itself out to the public as doing
business under that name.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

The funerals o. Mfs Mar Las
and her e-year-oid daushtef Nsod H
Of whom were drowned ehea ta6
land capslzed AZ Chicago SATURDAY,
be held this afternoon from tas hs a.
John s. Mausar Mrs fandttdsfa
At $40 street Ksnslnston. lnl
WIN be made AZ Greenwood cemefal
Fraukford The Rev Henry Neci
pastor Of TRINITY Reformed Ebis
Church. viii conduct the fnners
The funerals Of Mrs Nellie fstz8a|t
and her a-yeaf-oid dauahief pololhy
who were also Eestiand victims. m
held at $50 O'Clock tomorrow morhss
from the home Of Mrs Ftzssrad
father. John o'Brien. a. Baltimore snf
williams streets, Fernwood Mass ti||
be said NJ 81. Phllomena'a Roman calh
Ollie Church Of when Mrs F4g1sefaId
was member
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

Exceptional
va1ues
in delicious
food products
You can effect economy
by taking g advantage of
these high values and low
prices in choice TIA Bile
products at the Martindale
store. Select from this list
the articles that it will pay
you to have on hand in the
home.
Giant size, Fancy Spanish
Olives-These olives are the
special selection that makes them
especially delightful to the taste.
Attractive in color, flavor and
texture. Big olives in a wide
mouthed bottle from which they
are easily removed. Zoe bottle.
Crown Brand Butter-Because
of our direct arrangements with
the creamery, we are able TO
offer this choice butter at a saw
ing of four cents a pound from
the price usually quoted for but
ter of its delicate flavor and fine
merit. 36c lb.
Tuna Fish-one of the good
things that should be on every
Emergency Shelf. Near-to-
chicken in its appearance-hakes
delieiously for the salad--pre-
pared in a score of ways. l2c
& zoe a tin.
Kippered Herring We believe
these represent the highest pos
sible food merit at the price.
Generous tins-hsh of excellent
flavor and curing, and without
heads and tails. l0e a tin.
Shrimps = ocean fresh ~ spe-
eially priced at lOc q tin.
Minced Clams-for ehowder,
for broth or for other uses, You
will want more when you have
tried them. 15c tin.
shad Roe in tins. 25e tin.
Lobster in tins. soc & soc.
California Sardines-big fish
in big tins, l5c a tim
Peanut Butter (27-oz. iar) 25e.
Green Ginger for preserving,
15c lb.
Iyins Caddies big tins Of va
rions sorts OF goodies. soc each.
Premier salad Dressing ~ A
richness and smoothness that
makes you think of home-made
mayonnaise. Zoe a zac a bottle.
New Comb Honey 25e comb.
Pretzels-A very delicate new
pretzel, fall size, that IS selling
ike 4lldfirs lSc lb.. 3 IDS. soc.
Fspecially fac NeH York
State Cheese (sharpls 3oe p.
Milk and Honey Iambie, lae
lb.
Own Baking Boston broNa
Bread. zoe loaf
Thos. Marlindale g c.
10Th & N
aI.Hc1 a $3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
GIRL WIFE
COLLAPSES IN COURT
foung Woman Arrested With
Lawrence Floyd at Lehigh-
ton, on Honeymoon.

fFo little groups left the police court
eily Hall today, a woman being the
atFal lgure OF each. When they reached
ne corridor the young woman in the hrst
s'oap cried out swayed and fell back into
ias arms of the other woman. who kissed
1sf and oomforted her as best she could
ne Women were the wives OF Lawrence
iagzon Floyd. who hurried his guards
4eard his cell. so that he could get out
heaHng Of the terrible sobhings OF the
seFeal woman.
ne young woman whom Floyd de-
-tz9 had taken the witness stand WlIh
eosure and told simply how her
aasnsoon had been interrupted az Le-
aton Pa, where Floyd had taken her
''ff their marriage in this city TUESDAY
Pea her father Henry Holburg' OF
ana Cayuga streets, came Forward
Pc sight Of Floyd he could hardly re-
himself, and the pigamlst loyHsa ,.,..
.If .Iffeaensive until he saw thar tne piaet
as not going 70 rush upon MN
fathers voice broke.
made this man promise TO take good
e my girl. he said. Il asked MIN
q had ever been married, and he saia
I questioned him every way In when
ald think he seemed all right. 4
knoW what more / could have done.
Ia my girl she would never regret
e him.
eiiva souder. who made the arrest.
ayd had admitted eommittins big
llis plan was % 80 90 ms nfst
after tbe honeymoon and confess
har W get divorce and lei him
"a nif nes Nife.
f ne has q aon 9 years oia.
at III Iansdowne aEenue. fiasa
ke his hgiis to bis heHas
ar avenue de wag hesa
lar flltt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29

The pleasant looking men who give you
a CHEEKY good morning whether they
know you or not otherwise The hotel
clerks who have formed an aasoeiatioa
Ing On a short outing BY boat 70 Wii.
mngton They dlned az the Hotel Da
Pone. They returned this Afternoon and
VIII be at their desks tonight as usuoi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
City Treasury Statement

The amount paid into the City Treasury
during the week ending last night was
s967, 6S and the payments amounted 10
$25s 459 80. This. with the balance on hand
from the previous week, not including the
sinking fund account. leaves a balance
on hand of s1O.76i, ,O23.61 deposited in yari-
Gus banks and trust companies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-29
BOY pies as Result Of Bruise

George Schetcan. years old. an in
mate Of the Mary Drexel Home, died to-
day as the result Of a bruise on his leg.
received when he stumbled over a toy ex-
press wagon few days ago,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-11
NOW is the time of year to
think and prepare for 1916
Every Child

should have a systematic savings ac-
count and be taught to make it grow
gradually but surely. An intelligent
ly managed savings account gives
youth its start in life, middle age
it's competency, and old age its COM
fort and security.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-11

Before 1916 Systematic Savings Account
1874 81 amounts to $1,000 p years Your Savings are
ls5 amounts to $4,000 in years ,Uorking for you
80 amounts to $1,000 in years day and night
Oamount to in
YourB ear by Saving EachN Month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-12-11
Systematic
Savings

Should be your house
hold word. You will
then build on a rock in
stead of sand and when
old age comes you will
be provided for.