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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MAYOR TO HELP IN CAMPAIGN
Mr.. Blankenburg Will Take Stump for
Election of Reform Successor.

Mayor Blankenburg viii take an active
part in the campaign next fall to elect
an Independent Mayor for Philadelphia.
This is the unofficial but authoritative
announcement made at City Hall.
1t is asserted that Mayor Blankenburg
will take the stump at the outset OF the
mayoralty campaign to aid the independ-
ent political forces of the city In effect
ing coalition to oppose the Republican
Organization.
The Mayor has Cancelled almost all So
cial engagements and will prolong his
rest through the coming summer at his
cottage in the Poconos that he may be
physically ht to assist in the campaign
against the political machine he has
fought for years.
"The people against the bosses" will
continue to be the slogan of the Mayor
I'm his fight for clean civic government.
While the Mayor is laying his plans for
an independent successor Senators Nc
Nichol and Ware are in Florida picking
the candidate of the Republican organi-
zation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MASS-MEETING IN am
OF POOR IS PLANNED
Mayor, Councils and Nam, =.
ganizations Invited to 4t.
tend and Help Unemployed

Representatives OF both oba,h..
Councils and all civic. fraternal i.,.
and commercial organizations bav. ~
Invited TO attend mass-rnee,,no 80
will be held in tho Peoples Thea,r. nm wv
sington, on Sunday night, for the.
OF devislng means to alleviate ~. ~
fering among the poor of that ss.,,sr
Thousands of men are out of wor,
hundreds of families. according 49,
committee in charge of tho nes,,,- Wv
facing actual starvation. ="
According to the replies which h.,
received, 1t is expected that tho ,n...,s -"
will be the largest of the kind tbs, Y.
been ever held here with a v,...
ameliorating the conditions o,,...
among the poor and UNEMPLOYED
The Mayor sent n letter reoro,,,.
inability to address the meeting ~,
he was in hearty sympathy with i
movement and would do evervth,r. -
power to aid IT, 'AA
Collector of the Port William ~.
Congressman Michael Donahoe a..
Dr. George Chalmers Richmond NJ !.
ketchner, known as the Angel Of r..
sington," and the presidents OF r,o,,
city's business associations have accsn,s,
invitations to mako addresses {.
keely president of the Kenslnston ~ ~,
OF Trade, will preside at the rneetips ~
the committee in charge includes Gsorsa ,o
e. Williams, chairman: James c. Ioh,
sion: sion: .; w. Woller, John Walsh Frank
president of the United Business Mo.s,
Association; Edward webber, presidsri.,
the North Front Street Business NJ. y.
Association; John C. Smith, Andrsv i
Wilson, J. Stoll, Councilman A. M w,,
dron, and John Breen. union organizer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MISSING BOAT FOR FRANCE,
RECRUIT BROODS, AND DIES
Tells His Name to Doctor on Death
Bed in Hospital.

A son of France who considered him
self unworthy OF fighting for his native
land because he missed a boat at New
York five weeks ago died today at St.
Lukes Hospital. On his death bed he re-
vealed his name to DR.. D. j. Enion and
proudly declared that his father had
fought through the Franco-Prussian War
for France and that his four brothers
were now in the French army.
The man was Eugene Seller. He was
brought to the hospital about a month
ago, half frozen. A policeman had picked
him UP in Hunting Park. When he was
revived he said his name was Eugene
Wolfe. Seller said he worked in a fac
tory in this city until five weeks ago
Then he bought ticket for Havre on the
steamship Niagara. He missed the boat
at New York and then wandered back
TO this city, He brooded because he had
not taken pains to reach the liner in time
and did not attempt to get work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON,

WASt1dNI IOAN1 rFps - 4
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer'
sey-Falr tonight and Saturday; not muen
change in temperature; fresh to stFons
north winds.
High barometric pressure continues over
the eastern portion of the country win
the crest of the area north of Lake On
tario. 1t is causing fair weather ano
generally clear skies, with temperature
slightly below the normal at most places
shower area is reported from the Gen
trail and southern plains States pu, w NJ
eastward movement Is very slow Mna
temperaturAs prevail throughout the gEsa. sa
central valleys. the plains States ana i,lns snS
upper Lake region, with no deo,rss Ss,s
changes during the last "a hours. NY
colder area that appeared to be niovlns
In from the far northwest YESTERDAY
seems TO have spent Its force ana -
broken up.
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
r,h..rVatIons made at 8 a. m. eastern tins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MARRIED 25 YEARS
Veteran of Police Department and
Wife to Mark Silver Wedding.

veteran oil Pollce department. ana
Wife to Mark Silver Wedding.
James G. Martin, who has been on tho
Philadelphia police force nearly as long
as he has been married, and his wife.
Mary L. Martin, will celebrate their sill
yer wedding anniversary tonight, at their
home, 5514 jefferson street. Director Por-
ter and Superintendent of Police James
Robinson have been invited. Martin join
ed the police department 90 years ago.
For 81 years he patrolied the same beat
in the 61st and Thompson streets district.
A year ago he was transferred to the
detective bureau, to act as aide to Cap
tain Cameron.
Martin has figured prominently In po-
lice work. During a Roosevelt visit in
Philadelphia five years ago he stopped
runaway horse which drew the Colo
nel's carriage and was commended. The
Martins have two daughters, Mary B.
Martin and Gertrude D. Martin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19

A hobo taking an open-air bath near
Philip and Diamond streets attracted the
attention Of the neighborhood-also few
cats and dogs.
Close inspection showed that the bather
wore his clothes. including hat and snoes.
II was also found that there was no
water ia the tub. No one saw the
stranger arrive, ana many thought at
hfst that he was a stray aviator In a
wiRsless aeroplane. who dropped down
10 see what could be destroyed
Several YOUNGSTERS, Who believe IN
eandor. told the man he ought 10 put
some water IA the tub and git a cake O.
soap" He replied IA similar vein. and
this brouEaf bamnardment in the shape
of old poLatoea. apple cores and other
things Thoaa that missed the hobo went
into the tub. ana he dtdn't have 70 look
Tor ammunition e retlfn the droi but
every iine IS skoad ~ 70 throw ho Wef
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
BRITAIN SUSPENDS ALL
TRAVEL TO CONTINENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. i9.-Ambassador
Page, at London. today cabied the State
Department that the British Admiralty
has suspended all travel between Eng
land and the Continent of Europe until
further notice.
The Ambassadors message merely told
of the Admiralty's decision and gave nc
explanation of this action by the British
authorities
State Department officials interpreted II
to mean that Great Britain is greatly
alarmed over the prospect of Germanys
submarine campaign against British YES
sells, and 1t Is believed to forecast the
early issuance by the British Govern
ment of proclamation for blockade
of Germany In retaliation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
S1S4,932 SOON WILL BE
APPLIED ON THE PARKWAY
Plans and Specifications Ready and
Bids Will Be Asked.

Bids for the completion of the Parkway
from Logan Square west to ed street, for
which S1s4,93 Is available, will be asked
within the next few days by Director
Cooke, of the Department of Public
Works.
Plans and specifications for the work
have been completed in the Bureau of
Highways and provide for a central drive
way so feet wide, a planting space of AZ
feet with walks, a service driveway %
feet wide and 15-foot sidewalk on each
side of the Parkway.
Mayor Blankenburg has urged that the
work on the Parkway begin as early as
the weather permits. to provide employ
ment for the Jobless and that the section
west OF Logan Square be completed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
WANT TO HEAR RODEHEAvER
Central High Boys Expected to Peti,
tion Education Board.

Students of the Central High School,
1t is expected. will sign a petition on
Monday requesting the school board to
permit Homer A. Rodeheaver. 'rBilly'
Sundays lieutenant, to speak at the
school on cigarettes and sex hygiene.
The board recently passed an order pro-
hibiting any OF Sundays members from
speaking at the school or any such meet
ing even being announced there,
A meeting for the Central High School
students was held in the auditorium of
the Central Y. NJ. c. A. late this after
noon. at which Mr.. Rodeheaver spoke.
This meeting. contrary to the school
boards order, 1t is said, was announced
by DR.. Robert E. Thompson, president of
the Central High. Mr.. Rodeheaver spoke
straight from the shoulder, and he ex-
planned that il is his desire to deliver
a similar address in the school audi
torium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19

'sI was caught trying to steal home"
said Tom Mcguire when he was brought
before Magistrate Morris in the goth and
Berks streets station.
He was evidently affected by the base
ball echoes now prevalent around town
and was roofing loudly when Policeman
Donohue arrested him.
sI'ye been batting out too many high
balis.'' he said, "and 1 tried TO slide. but
mad 10 make a short stop when l was
only half way home. / couldn't make a
nil with the cop that came along and he
gave me a grounder. ] yelled foul. but 1
struck out trying TO make sacrifice,
~ had trouble In last nights game, l
vyantgd TO reach third, but my vile was
eating at second and put me out DO
cause / was on my base, Row III nave
70 get cup Of coffee 70 get ne" grounds
ssrhs games called" said Magistrate
Norris al this point "and ! ought 70 send
you to the bench-at the House OF Cor
see;f.1 Give me a rsineheek this time, won't
you. JudgeT' coaxed Mcguire
And he sot it.
when war Is declared IN the home OF
Mrs. Aseanso schults she settles the
trouble herself And the police OF the
Rsszrads and Clearhald streets station VIII
4ouch FOR this. Cries Of help and muir
aer eame from her home, 2822 Ann street,
and. following the cries her husband.
Anehael, came out backward and landed
Il the street
Policeman Conroy FASTENED 70 the
house. AseanEs wss standing At the
daar HIth knife and potato maaher in
Izaf aaHa ae said. Despite her wntinoas
aaIlaae HoHeFer C1nrQ} uho 81 a dps
Iaaeh tteps1s atQAi etee between aus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19

band and wife and all was well again
for half an hour.
Then there were more cries OF distress.
This time from her son William. When
Conroy reached there William was trying
to dodge club, which Ascanso was
welding viciously. When she saw the
cop, she escaped through back door, but
conroy caught her afterNa chase OF two
squares.
Schultz was afraid TO appear against
his wife, but Conroy's evidence was
strong enough without his. Magistrate
Glenn advised Ascanso TO retire soms-
wnere is solitude where she could reflect
upon the efeets OF peace. he sent her
10 jail for five days.
Word was received By the Germantown
police that a murder mad been committed
IN the Happy Hollow Playground. .
Wayne avenue and Logan. The inform
ant said over the phone that THE body
OF the victim was stlll moving"
Sergeant Whalen and Policeman Firth
jumped IA the patrol with al possible
haste. accompanied By TWO OF the dis
triets best Eleuths. There was a big
crowd at the playground looking at the
body, which was In huge bag Some said
that II had been carried there by masked
men Ia an automobile, others declared
two negroes carried the victim there from
a aide street. The police noticed that the
bag sas moving slightly ana were about
10 pick the victim Up when they saw that
the BODY vas taat Of Homer o. Wilkin-
son. very much alive Wilkinson was
amazed on awakening 70 mad he was sup-
posed 10 be dead he was making an
experiment reEardiug me effects of out
doar sseenns. The raa M which be slept
CAUSED fhe excitement Wilkinson q
ahYaleal iasilpelQr et lAe nasgrQand
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
GANGsTERs SENT TO JAIL
Offender Boasts He Could Not R.
Sentenced,

Boasts that five votes in the bop..a
would keep him out of jail, were dsnl.a
this morning when John Rawle, is wear,
old. of 1910 North Front street and tr,
other young men were arralgned before
Magistrate Scott, in the Front and Mastsr
streets station, accused of dlsorderly CON.
duct. Rawle and John White. Of 1sst
East Oxford street, and Charles Slecken.
stein. of 1880 Frankford avenue, are mem.
bers of the "Prowlers' Gang" the poles
say.
'T hear you said you couldn't 60. to
jail because there are five votes in your
house" Magistrate Scott said, when
Rawle and his companions were brought
before him
That's right" Rawle replied. Tsb
We'll" said the Magistrate, 'Ill give
you all one day in Jail for each vote
Five days"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
President and Cabinet in
Important Conference
Over Danger to Ships.
No Further Move Ex-
pected Now by U. S.
Government Stands by Warn
ing That Germany Will Be
Held Accountable" While
Berlin Disclaims Response
bility for Neutral Losses.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.--America has
spoken on the German war zone" Ger
many has spoken. All that remains Ia
for Germany to do" something. Amer
lea declares 1t will hold Germany to strict
accountability for what is done. Ger
many disclaims all responsibility on what
happens in the forbidden areas. Loss OF
human life and property is the issue.
America viii hold Germany strictly re-
sponsible for harm to Americans. Ger
many declares such harm is not Of its
AFFAIR, II Americans wish TO risk their
lives in waters about Great Britain Here
is the attitude of the two Governments.
If such dcplor- Neutral vessels
able situation should which. desrite this
arise. the Imperial ample notice. which
German Government greatly affects the
can readily appre- achievement OF our
riate that the Gov aims In our war
ernment OF h e against Great Brit
United States would ain. enter t h e e
be constrained to closed waters, will
hold the Imperial themselves bear the
German Government responsibility o r
to strict account any unfortunate
ability for such acts accidents that may
Of their naval author occur. Germany dis
tiles, and to take any claims all responsi-
steps Il might be bility for such acct
necessary to take to dents and their
safeguard American consequences.
lives and property.
and TO secure to
American citizens
the full enjoyment OF
their acknowledged
rights on the high
seas.
The question revolves about the point
as to whether or not Germany is justl-
fed in declaring blockade. BY un-
doubted Implication the American Gov
ernment has refused to recognize the
validity of such blockade. II 1t did, It
would have no right under international
rules to attempt entry into the forbidden
territory. @
The most important Cabinet meeting In
many months was held today in Presi-
dent Wilson's library, and the clean-cut
issue between the United States and Ger
many over the war zone declaration was
the sole topic.
The prevailing temper of mind In Wash
iagton was that this Government would
face the possibility of being drawn into
The European conflict II ship be sunk.
Most officials. however, refuse to believe
that Germany will permit any American
sequences of such an act.
Administration officials cannot find the
slightest concession to the United States
in the German reply to the American pro-
test, They believe that 1t makes the warn
ing even stronger for all neutral vessels
to keep out of British waters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
LINER FOR NEW YORK
BRAVES TERROR" ZONE

COPENHAGEN, Feb 19.-Dlsregardng
the German warning to neutral shipping,
the ScnndinRvian-America liner United
States sailed for New York today on
scheduled time.
There was no sign OF nervousness
among her 400 passengers, though the
vessel II she follows her usual course,
will cross the German war zone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
VETERAN GIVES $5 FOR AID
Unable to Attend Sunday Meeting, He
Sends Subscription.

Among the letters received at the
Billy Sunday residence at 1914 Spring
Garden street this morning was one con-
training a belated subscription or s. to
the collection taken for the Emergency
Aid last Friday when the Civil War vet
erans assembled in the tabernacle. It
was from Dr. James M. MCGEE, Of 6s3s
Ridge avenue, Roxboro, who explained
that he lost leg in the battle OF the
Wilderness and as consequence was
unable TO venture among crowds and
could not come to the tabernacle.
Another letter. from Delaware, told OF
the conversion OF an ex-saloonkeeper in
Leipsie, Del, througn the newspaper re-
ports OF the revival in this city. In
conclusion. the writer says:
Your denoupeing OF the rum traffic
and your efforts against 1t l feel will
bring a complete revolution in Pennsyl-
vania. We are hoping soon that little
Delaware viii he wholly dTy-ws now
have two out OF three counties dry"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Export Trade Boomer % snil

An extensive campaign for export trade.
the hrst OF the kind ever inaugurated in
this city. will be launched tomorrow, when
Dudley Bartlett chief OF the Foreign
Trade Bureau Of the Commercial Museum
viii sail for England as the representa-
tive Of the Foreign Trade COMMITTEES Of
Philadelphia The COMMITTEES will CO.
operate with the museum Authorities In
a n 5Vement. which It Is confidently pre-
dieted viii increase the export trade OF
Philadelphia with Great Britain ana
France
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
BEQUEST OF 5000 A YEAR
TO BRYN MAWR CHURCH
Sallie Shaffer Leaves Annuity to
Lower Merton Baptists.

LO"Cl DoPNiSNp'
The trustees of the Lower Merton Bap-
tist Church at Bryn Mawr will receive
5000 from the $1,000 estate of Sallie Shaf-
fer, who died at 1929 North 25th street
Her will was admitted to probate today.
other Wills pobrated include those OF
Emily l.. Taylor SOP North Broad street,
who left a $4,000 estate: John Mccoy,
ina East Moyamensing avenue, s13,s00;
Thomas McLees. $10,417; William j. Rob
inson 2l2S North Alden street, $4,000;
George e. Browne, 1919 Thompson street
s9S0O Louisa w. Gregory, 2lS5 North 27th
street. $500; Mary Rodgers. 3S10 Terrace
street, S44OO; Hugh Brady, 4505 North 18th
street, $4,000; Oliver S. White, who died
In the Methodist Hospital. S2100 John G.
Miller, 3317 Mutter street, $4,000: Maggie
Hamilton, 1913 Germantown avenue. $1,000
Personal property of Ann Caress has
been appraised at s11 1857 so; Eliza o. Kelm,
$3.50; Patrick o'Brien, s5697.6S, and Ernest
H. Clayton, S50O0
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
NOTED JERSEY PASTOR DIES

HADDoNFIELD. N. j.. Feb. l9.-The
Rev. William Allen. Jr., pastor OF the
First Presbyterian Church, fell dead in
the manse late last night. His death
was due to neuralgia OF the heart.
Mr.. Allen. who was one of the most
prominent Presbyterian clergymen I'm the
State, had been active all day. spending
part OF the time in his study in the
church building on Kings Highway. He
had shown no signs OF illness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Sues Connolly Tor ChiId'a Death

Suit against John p. Connolly, chair
man of Councils Finance Committee. was
brought today by John II. X Scott, rep
resenting George f. and Geneva ellis,
whose child was killed as the result of
being run down by Mr.. Connelly's auto
mobile. Mr., Connolly was not in the car
at the time. The chauffeur was exon
Grated. No statement OF claim was filed
with the action,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
ELKs WANT LIBERTY BELL

The Les Angeles Ledge OF Elks Wants
the Liberty Bell sent 70 the Panama
Pacific Exposition and taken through
southern California. A telegram express
ing thiz desire Vas received today by
hieTor Hiaukenburs from EraIted Ruler
- = HFoddan. q me Benevolent and
Protective oEasz q Elks 10 Lea AnEeies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MR.. AND MRS. JAMES G.
MARTIN

Couple who will celebrate 25th
wedding anniversary tonight. Mr..
Martin, who has been % years on
the police force, has invited Di-
rector Porter and Superintendent
Robinson to the celebration at
his home, 5514 Jefferson street.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-09
N'INERNEY PARK
SALES INCREASE;
HOMES DESIRED

Charles S. Desky, sales agent for
McInerny Park, reports exceptionally
good business of late.
, More and more of the men of mod
crate means are sitting up and taking
notice of the grand little opportunity
which McInerny Park offers them to
own their home without any extra eff
fort" says Mr.. Desky. In his own
words, homes are going up like mush-
rooms everywhere On the tract and
the choicest lots are going fast" .
The foregoing may well be taken as
a fair criterion of the faith that people
are placing An the future of the city.
When working man puts his hard
earned savings into piece of real es-
tate it is a pretty good sign that he is
going to be a ''sticker," meaning that
he must have the best interests Of the
town at heart, which is bound to work
well for the community in general.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-09
.OLD-FASHIONED
LOVE TALENEXI
.BIJOUOFFER|NG

A few times in a season play Is
written that makes no pretense to
solve any industrial or social prob
| lem, exploit any new system or the
DRY, sound any new depths of histri-
onic art or offer any startling feature;
play that deals with the simple peo-
pie and simple things quietly and un-
assumingly. H.. r..
1t is always refreshing when that
occasional play appears, If for no 9TH
er reason because of its application.
to the wholesome and worthwhile
phases .of life.s II is good to feel an
occasional appeal to the heart, rather
than to intellect or the superficial
emotions, to sense the charm of SIM
plicity rather than complexity.
What Happened to Mary" is one of
the two or three such plays produced
last year at the Fulton theater, New
York. 1t is series of incidents in the
life OF an orphan girl who was left on
an island In Chesapeake bay when q
baby by schemers, who thus sought to
defraud her of fortune left her by
her father.
She dreams of life beyond that tiny
island. She is sure that the old miser
with whom she has lived is net really
her uncle. And she yearns to find that
mother whom her instinct tells her is
somewhere longing fog her. That is a
situation for the starting point of
very pretty story and it leads her to
the city through variety of painful
scenes. -. -.
Just what does not happen to Mary
has happened to many unsophisticated
young country girls ignorant of city
life. Its characters are human; its
heart interest is genuine, and its
healthfulness of motive is antainted.
Nothing more is needed to establish it
firmly as a worthy contribution to the
class of plays to which it belongs. The
Players All-Star Company will pre-.
sent What Happened to Mary" be.
ginning Monday night, with Miss Oak
ley as Mary. a,g@l ,.s
Tonight will be the last perform.
ance of THE Fight" the big political
drama of laughs and thrills. Thu
Fight is very interesting, power
full drama, the story of the struggle
between political grafters and a wo-
man running for mayor The latter
part is well taken by Miss Oakley,
who is being supported by a lady
stump speaker, Miss Helen Carew.
Each member of the company is hap
PLY cast. II.