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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
FEAR COMPLICATIONS
IN SPY SUSPECT CASE
British and German Represen-
tatives Puzzle dby Man in
Irons on Board Ship.

International complications have arisen
over the status of Edward Gramen, a
German, suspected of espionage, now
confined on board the British steamship
Queen Wilhelmna, with handouts and
leg irons securely locked on him to pre-
vent his escape. Doctor Stable, the Ger
man consul at this port, and Sir Will
fred Powell, representing Great Britain,
arc conducting Investigations into the
case. They have exchanged q number OF
communications with their respective
Embassies at Washington
Gramen was brought here on Thursday
on board the steamship from Liverpool
via Newport News. Captain r. j. Dick
inson, master of the vessel, and his Of
ficers declined to allow any one to see
him. They contemplated having him
locked up at the Immigrat Detention
House at Gloucester until tho vessel
sailed. The immigration authorities re-
fused to accept him, saying they had
no Jurisdiction in the case, as the man
was not a stowaway.
According TO members of the Wilhel-
mina's crew, Gramen shipped on March
10 while the vessel was lying anchored in
the Mersey River. He was one of four
men brought on board at night in an in
toNicated condition. He was put to work
in the fireroom. On the ships articles
he was signed as a Russian. When 1t
was discovered he was German he was
Immediately shackled and placed in a
small room near the captains quarters.
He is constantly guarded.
The man, 1t is said, did not attempt to
harm the steamship. but it is believed
that the officers found papers on his
clothes which led them to suspect that
he was a member of German submarine
crew placed on English shores to obtain
information on the movements of ves-
sells from Liverpool. In Liverpool the
man met some sailors, and while drinking
with them was taken on board the VIII.
helmina. AS he has signed for the round
trip. the officers OF the ship contend they
can keep him a prisoner until they re-
turn to England. Several influential Get
man-Americans have Become interested
In the case and are making strenuous
efforts to obtain his release.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
RUSSIA TOLAND ARMY
TO ATTACK BOSPHORUS
Black Sea Fleet Prepares to
Renew Attack on Forts
Guarding Constantinople.
PETRoGRAp. April 3.

tSobENAD, ApTl
Russia's Black Sea feet is preparing
for a general bombardment of the Turk
fish forts on the Bosphorus. A dispatch
from Sebastopol states that fiotilla of
mine-sweepers accompanied by three
cruisers, has left there for the Bosphorus
officials OF the Russian Admiralty said
today that they anticipated little diff
Guilty in reducing the outer Bosphorus
forts. In the attack upon the inner forts
two Russian corps TO be landed near Or
manlii. northwest of Constantlnople will
cooperate with the fleet.
In their first bombardment OF the
Bosphorus forts. the Admiralty announced
today. the Russian warships approached
to from 5000 to 1900 yards, bringing them
within the supposed Turkish mine area
and range of the forts fire. The battle
ships were preceded by torpedoboat de,
stroyers which dragged for mines. but
failed to find any.
The Turkish forts made no reply to the
Russian fire, and the fleet left after
making complete reconnaissance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
ATLANTIC CITY DAZED
BY THE SUDDEN STORM
Visitors Wonder What Is to Become
of All Their Easter FinerY.


ATLANTIC CITY. April 3.-Like a
powerful foe stealing upon unpro-
tected city under cover OF darkness, q
northeast storm descended upon Atlantic
City during the night.
More than 100000 visitors. the vast ma
iority of whom had no thought of rain
coats or other bad-weather apparel when
they gallantly raced shoreward, are
virtually marooned in their hotels.
Instead of sunshine, 40-mlle gale
sweeping the Boardwalk faced the Easter
tide multitude when 1t awoke and gazed,
appalled,, from hotel windows. Flurries
of snow mingled with a driving rain.
and 10000 pretty girls thought of their
new spring footwear of delicate hues,
and shuddered.
Fifty thousand matrons, gazing upon
the storm-lashed ocean which yesterday
was a placid mlllpond, wondered sadly
what was to become of silk and satin
frocks jealously guarded for the Easter
tide spectacle and hats the like of which
man never saw before.
From the Inlet to Chelsea, in the cot
tages, as well as the crowded hotels and
boarding houses, there was weeping and
gnashing of teeth The suddenness of the
blow made II all the more depressing.
When the greater part of the Easter
army turned in last night there was
scarcely q sign of storm.
Weather officials do not regard the
situation as hopeless by any means, so
far as tomorrow is concerned. The gale
seems to be diminishing rather than in
and turbulent but there is no fear
of serious damage from that quarter.
The greatest damage will be the loss of
Sundays profitable excursion travel, II
the blow continues. Many small store
keepers have been depending upon 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
ENTIRE ATLANTIC COAST
IN GRIP OF GREAT GALE

WASHINGTON, April 3-The Weather
Bureau has no report of damage done in
the storm centre over Southern Virginia.
Reports from Norfolk. Wilmington, North
Carolina, and other lower Chesapeake
Bay weather stations are missing.
Snow began falling In Washington early
today and soon the capital was in the
grip OF an old-fashioned storm The
flakes melted as they fell. however, be-
cause of the high temperature.
With all wires down south of Washing
ton distress calls reported from shipping
off the Capes the whole Atlantic sea-
board from the Carolinas to New Jersey
was in the grip of one of the years
worst storms.
All trains from the south were from
one hour to two hours and half late.
and If the storm continued, railroad men
said, running conditions would be still
worse.
The Weather Bureau predicted freezing
temperatures in many places tonight, and
there were fears that early fruit and veg
etables in the South would be destroyed,
The coast guard service was prepared
to handle accidents TO shipping in the
storm area. and was keeping in close
wireless touch with cutters and llfe-sav-
ing stations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
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husband incidentally. the police say, he
doesn't work at anything else. He be-
came so persistent in his supervision to-
day, that housekeepers on the route were
alarmed. They say that Hess followed
his wife on every doorstep and peersd
In her face when she counted her re-
ceipts. He saw TO II that she got no
pin money for herself, so the neighbors
contend.
At number of houses, the police say.
the couple quareled and one sympathiz-
ing woman. who pitied MFs. Hess, told
Policeman Keagle of her trying position.
Keagle watched Mrs. Hess and her nus.
band superintendent for some time ana
finally arrested Hess and took him 10
the 6lst and Thompson streets station.
The prisoner said he followed his wife
TO see that she didn't get cheated. but
Keagle said that the man followed her
in order to take In the receipts.
Women In the neighhorhood OF 4sd and
Aspen streets corFoborated the police
mans statements. Hess. who was pre-
Viously defiant IN his attitude. suddenly
changed his demeanoF. and with real
pathos IN his voice, begged for an 90.
portunity TO go TO work,
His wife also asked that he be dis
charged
you wouldn't so 10 work even II You
had 3 chance" said Magistrate boyle.
but / know a place where you can GET
good training for real work It's knawn
as the House OF Correction Whittier
the prisoner vent foF thraa nonfhs.
lis wife hads nm sooa-bfs teaffailY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
90 YEAR R-OLD MAN, LONG
MISSING, FOUND DEAD
Body of Patrick Moran, of
Cardington, Recovered From
Schuylkill River.

The body OF Patrick Moran, 90 years old,
OF Cardington. Delaware County, is at the
morgue. 1t was found In the Sehuylkill
River yesterday above Girard avenue
bridge by Park Guard Link, and a mys-
terry that has bafflsd police and friends
Of the aged man since he disappeared
February last was solved.
"old timers OF the struggling village
Of Cardington braved the storm today 10
meet and discuss the finding OF his body,
Moran lived for 80 years In an old stone
building, said to be $50 years old, known
as the white House" 1t nestles against
one of the hills that cup Cardington and,
according TO rumor, is filled with secret
rooms and hidden subteTraneRn paAsaSes
Moran had been in the habit Of visiting
his daughter, Mrs. Mary Donohue, 6lSs
Cedar avenue, every day, The afternoon
OF February he failed to appear. and
cobbs Creek was dragged for his body.
No trace OF the aged man was found, and
all kind Of speculation was rife IN Card
ingtan as to the manner OF his death
until the inhabitants OF the town learned
today the body had been found.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
BLACK BILLY'S" DECREE
Easter Hats Come Under Ban of
Negro Evangelist.

Negro Evangelist.
Another sermon for white persons will
be preached tonight at the Varick Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal Zion Temple,
10th and Catharine streets, by the Rev.
Alexander Willbanks, the Negro revival
ist. Reservations will be made in the
centre of the church auditorium for all
who apply, but Negroes also will be ad-
mltted.
The decision to make provision for
white persons was reached last Saturday
night, when nearly a thousand whites
focked to the church to hear Willbanks
preach. Tonight there may be an added
attraction in the person of "W. r. Aus
tin." the millionaire Man of Mystery"
who went away last night, but who may
come back.
There was the usual craning of necks in
the audience last night when the study
door opened and Willbanks and the Rev.
Sylvester l., Corrothers, pastor of the
temple, came out. Several of the church
officers accompanied them, but "Austn"
was not present and the audience was
disappointed.
1t was explained by Corrothers that
"Austin" would give dollar for dollar for
all the money taken up in regular col
lections even If he was not present. A
monthly statement Is to be submitted TO
him and he is TO send a check for an
equal amount,
Heretofore the Man of Mystery" has
contributed his covering amount in cash,
standing beside the collection table with
a thick roll of bills in his hand, ready
for anything, He is expected to return
tonight or Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
RECEIVER APPOINTED
FOR SHIPPING TRUST
Court Names Philip A. S.
Franklin to Reorganize Inter-
national Mercantile Marine.

Philip A. S. Franklin, vice president Of
the International Mercantile Marine
Company, was named as receiver for
tho corporation under a bond of $4,000
this afternoon, by Judge Hough in the
United States District Court in New
York. The receivership is understood to
mean an amicable settlement of the
lin was empowered by the Court to con-
tnue the company's business, it Is likely
that complete reorganization will take
place.
Application for the appointment of a
receiver, as predicted by the EVENING
LEDGER n week ago, was made this
morning by the New York Trust Com
pany, acting for bondholders. The cap
ital of the concern Is $3.50, 1000,
The international Mercantile Marine
Company owns the entire capital stock
of the following: Oceanic Steam Naviga-
ton Company, Ltd. white Star Line),
the Atlantic Transport Company Ltd,
and the Atlantic Transport Company (At-
lantic Transport Line), the International
Navigation Company. Ltd; the Ameri-
can Line, the Red Star Line the Leyland
Line, the Dominion Line, the Mississippi
and Dominion Steamship Company Ltd,
and few others of lesser Importance.
Clement A. Griscom and local hnancier5
organized In the late sos the International
Navigation Company. which was alb
sorbed and reorganized In 1893 by ]. p.
Morgan. Its name was changed to the
International Mercantile Marine Com
pany and was known as the American
shipping Trust" From the beginning
the venture Is said never to have been
successful. The war further complicated
the business to such an extent that the
payment of interest on its bonds due on
April l was passed which necessitated
the request for the receiver.
The company issued s12O, 1000 900 worth
of stock, of which amount s49. ,735 COM
mon and $51,730,971 preferred is outstand,
ing. The majority OF stock was deposited
under a voting trust agreement, the trus.
tees being ]. p. Morgan, Charles Steele,
]. Bruce Ismay, p. A. B. Widener and
Lord Pierre.
The 52,7ii,0O0 bond issue was declared
In October, 1902. the New York Trust
Company being made trustee and regis
trar for 1t. The bonds were issued In
convertible form at IA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
1T's AN ILL WIND" ETC.
Woman Without New Easter Bonnet
Happy as Can Be Today.

Woman Without New Easter Bonnet
Happy as Can Be Today.
The Easter show and the general gloom
was sunshine TO the woman who had not
obtained her spring hnery, She chuekled
as she gazed at the piling hakes and con-
graduated herself on her forethought,
Then. too she knew that her winter
clothes certainly would be appropriate
IL she went out tomorrow; in fact, more
so. for who would want TO wear an
ethereal hat and frail bright-hued dress
Ia the midst OF a raging blizzard? was
the thought IN her mind.
She had additional cause for glee when
she hgured that there would be a re-
duetion IN gowns after Easter. And so
she can get swell spring gown and hat
ana shoes to match at a much smaller
ngure than her sisters paid for the same
things for Easter.
That's Why she laughs Al the snow and
the gloom. Most OF ali. she laughs he
cause the women who were prepared for
the big parade win not have an opDoF-
tunity TO radiate In the admiring throngs.
No one vas happier than the man OF
slim purse. Who didn't have 70 take his
slfe 70 the seashoTe. He has vision OF
q restful sunday at home with a few
friends and the essentials 10 sunday
happiness There VIII Be 40 trains 70
worry about % Nailers q quarrel aith
80 Is zeHa - alHnef without fass-Jusf
HHzn Is wants = 'Hqrfah for ms
Easter sHa# Hz zHea@sa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
CHILDREN RESCUED, SOCIETY
HELPS AT HAVERFORD BLAZE
$4,000 Loss When Lineaweaver Home
on College Avenue Burns.

Although tewelry and valuable paint
ings were saved from the flames which
swept through the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James l, Llneweaver on College avenue.
Haverford, late yesterday, 1t is believed
that the loss to the house and contents
will reach $4,000 Many friends of the
Lineaweavers, who are widely known in
society. aided In salvagIng works of art
and other treasures from the fire, The
butler, Thomas McGrady. and a maid,
Agnes Hunt, rescued the three little chill
dTen or their employer, who were In an
upstairs room when the hre started.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lineaweaver were on the
golf links and knew nothing of the fire
until they returned and found their home
In ruins. They had been in the house
one day, having Just moved into 1t from
residence opposite the new Merton Golf
Club. Among the society people who
saved much of the valuable furniture and
paintings were j, Stanley Reeve. Isaac
Sharpless, president OF HaveTford Col
lege; Horatio G. Lloyd. a member OF the
hrm Of Drexel & Co.; Frank Tenney. Mr.
and Mrs. William M. Hirst. Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Gummere, Mr.. and Mrs, Fisher.
l.. Boyd, Miss Arrean Miller. Edgar c.
Pelton, Jr, Mr., and Mrs. John l.. scull.
Miss Helen BOYD, Miss Harriet Boyd and
Mrs, Vale Marsh.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
AND MoKEMACHER GRINs!
Onion Weather Prophet Roars With
Laughter at Snow


Old Simeon NJ Mochmacher, Sd, turned
q handspring through the front door of
his cabin into his hidden garden patch
near Andalusia. early this morning, and
rolled around in the dirt, doubled up with
laughter, until an onion got into his ear
and its bristling hair tickled him.
Knew it all the time" he gurgled
"Them onions has been brlstlin' fer days,
but every time stranger came near
made. them keep still. and here it's most
Easter an snowin' like Temarks deleted
by ceusor), an nobuddy knew anything
about II but me-
you see," Mokemacher continued
"after I'D predicted three snow storms
there came another one. The onions
hadn't said word about 1t an was
fooled. was tempted to throw them
away until ! realized IL was joke, So
reasoned with the little beasts, and
this time they gave me due notice of
the impending storm. But so long as 1
was foolish, why shouldn't have my
ltt Joke on the public and your George s.
Bliss? Why shouldn't II"
Mokemacher refused to predict for to-
morrow. "Why should II" he asked. 81
don't get paid for it. Maybe it'll snow
and maybe 1t won't. know. but | won't
tell. But just think what a saving
there'll be II II SHOWS. Think of the
wear and tear on Easter hats and gowns
a good storm tomorrow can save"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
HEAVIEST APRIL SNOW
IN SEVENTEEN YEARS

Continued from Page One
out Of commission. In the suburbs snow
Is foot deep In many places.
II Was a strange sight for the Saturday
before Faster that greeted those down
town this morning
Persons hghting against a s0-mIle-an-
hour gale, leaning against recaleitFant
appearance TO things instead OF what
might be expected AZ the time OF spring
festival
HARD TO WALK AGAINST WIND.
Market and Chestnut streets were swept
alIncst clear of humanity at noon. The
wind reared Down both streets at that
Houf with such terrific force that women
ana even men found II almost impossible
20 Ralk against Il. snovfaksz fell so
tlllelklv that II Was diftieult to see more
fHen : rev yards ahead.
Ihe aoad blocks Of Market street and
-. asphalt of Chestnut street became
. slippery as ice. Horses tell IN every
1zazk and drivers were unable to get
- anImals up Ashes we're almost use
Iass signs on trolley cars were thiekly
eoa1sa With snow Heleagured men ana
eHaAn HaiEiHs FER cara climbed into the
Hazf that reached corner, regardless
eI where Il vas going. 70 set shelter,
Tie storm doors Of the department and
o5Hsr stores IA Market and Chestnut
zzxazls HeHa jammed Finally Il became
zI.11ssfnla for patrons 70 get IN OF out.
aHH zHHIases elearsa the entrances, Most
= Hszz ahe had been standing IN the
e.setsa tq SO tnslde. hoping tbs
= zHs storm Haufa zqon be ever.
=aaI rzzzHz policeman Il 18th and
az z8zseIz fe4Ha lhz Hina = atfons
- s zssk sHslsez d doorway
4IzE DELAYED.
SIS zHzzE H4zazz aHa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
COUNCILS PLAN TO PUT
EXPENSE GRAB OVER
DESPITE MAYORS VETO
Excess Price Theatre and
Fight t Tickets Bought
From Agency Backed by
McNichol Included in La
Dor Entertainment Bill.

John p. Connolly. chairman OF the
Finance Committee. and other Republican
Organization leaders In Councils, are
planning again to shove through Councils
m additional appropriation OF SSi3o for
bills contracted by the Finance Com
mittee and clerks of Councils for enter
tanning the delegates to the convention
of the American Federation of Labor in
November, last. Mayor Blankenburg
vetoed this appropriation last Thursday.
The bills for which the appropriation
Is desired by the Councils leaders in
clude one owing the William J. Ryan
Theatre Ticket Agency, In which Senator
James p McNichol is financially inter-
ested. and one from Philip IL. Johnson
for designing the arch and Court Of
Honor. erected In South Broad street at
the time OF the convention.
son of Senator McNiehol is William
]. Ryan's partner in the Ryan agency
which has presented a bill for $2645 for
theatre and prize-hght tickets used for
the entertainment of the delegates.
These tickets, which could have been
purchased directly from the theatres and
tight clubs, were bought of the Ryan
agency at an additional charge of so
cents each. Mayor Blankenburg, in his
veto of the appropriation last Thursday,
said that 1t surpassed his comprehen-
sion why these tickets should have been
bought from Mr.. Ryan at additional ex-
pense to the regular charges.
The bill presented by Mr.. johnson, who
holds a perpetual contract" with the
city for all special architectural work, is
for $9A.64. The City Architect would have
designed IAN arch at least as acceptable
as the Johnson arch" at no cost to the
city, the Mayor pointed out in his veto.
Councils originally appropriated $4,000
for the entertainment of the delegates to
the convention. The Finance Committee
of Councils and the clerks OF Councils.
who had charge of expending this money,
exceeded the amount of the appropriation
by $3.50 In order to pay Philip H. John
son and McNichols ticket agency, Coun
ellis leaders are planning to include the
additional appropriation In some general
appropriation bill before the summer re-
cess, since the Mayor has vetoed the
special appropriation bill for this sum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03

Anything that will make people happy
is approved by the police OF the 4th and
York streets station, There was no seri-
Gus objection therefore when they saw
three men, each more than go years old
playing games of childhood, near York
and Coral streets.
London Bridge" "Duck-on- Davy,"
"Prisoners' Base" and other juvenile
pastimes played by the trio, attracted a
large crowd of enthusiastic rooters. When
Policemen Shinkle. Mullen and Patton
happened along they were obliged to end
the merTiment for the sake of clearing
the street for tratfie
The old boys were indignant at first
and said they had the right 70 play as
well as their sons and grandsons. But
the cons saw that their enthusiasm
was due 10 some brand OF Joy water"
ana took the trio 10 the station house
when the three e0-year-old youngsters
were lined up before Magistrate Glenn,
he looked at them appTovingly I'm
eiaA 10 see that you're all happy" he
ia. for re have too many pessimlsts
in the world. II Is better 10 laugh and
hs an optimist, but also keep sober. for
GOOD glass OF milk viii keep you young
and strong. much more 20 than the brown
stuff. and don't let any one fool you on
that The prisoners gave their names
as John Daws. John Hoffman and Albert
Tong. Of ID ana Coral streets All were
discharged.
Whan Ass JOAN Hes eslla aasalss
hzr Hef# = aIHass supervised p he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
GIRL SCOUT CAMPAIGN
Success of Work Means Summer Rest
for 1000 Youngsters.

The Girl Scout iag campaign. which viii
take nearly thousand little and big girls
from the crowded city during the hot
weather. II It IL successful, Is being waged
by several hundred khaki-clad girls, who
are selling 10000 Girl Scout buttonhole
tass all over the city today.
The campaign will conclude Monday,
when Mayor Blankenburg viii receive
the report OF the committee. President
Wilson, through Secretary Tumulty, and
Governor Brumbaugh have sent their
best wishes for the success OF the oFgani.
satlon, which has for the motto: "SIake
9 friend Of the other girl"
The annual camp, for which the Girl
Scouts are now selling the insignia, viii
be held during July and August The sec
ond anniversary of the Girl Scouts win be
observed May and the annual held day
July I. The organization Is patterned
along the lines Of the Boy Scouts.