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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
PARK CHRISTMAS TREES
WATCHED BY EXTRA GUARD
Captain Duncan Takes Precautions
Against Despoilers

Twenty-Five extra guards have been
added to tho night force in FaIrmount
Park by Captain Hayes Duncan, in order
to protect Christmas trees growing there
from being chopped down and hauled off
by persons who would rather obtain their
trees in that way than buy them
Fine specimens of fir and cypress trees
are growing near the speedway, and also
in Wissahickun. But the man who tries
to take one of them and Is caught i'm the
act will find II expensive, for Captain
Duncan has announced that he will cause
guilty ones to he prosecuted to the limit
of the law.
This is not the first time that Captain
Duncan has taken such precautions to
protect the trees from harm AT Christmas
time; last year and the preceding year he
took similar measures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
GUESS
ON WHAT ROOSEVELT
WILL DO In CAMPAIGN
u;s Presence at Gary Dinner
Nav Mean a Powerful
Lot-and 1t May
Not
WASHINGTON GUESSES

u,sutNGTON. Dec. 2O-Anybody can
-, guess on what Bwana Tumbo Is
s.,ne 10 do in the campaign Roosevelt
+ !. ,,e best dope" upsetter in politics. The
..,,,ors attendance at the Gary dinner
- mean a powerful lot-and, again, It
& may not ,.,,....-.
summed up, this was the politicians
.a,w here today. The political wiseacres
.ero admittedly up in the air. over the
.or Candidates and near candidates
vere chary of opinion.
orbe newspapers in which ! read the
-. AID not appear to draw any polit-
vi conclusions from the dinner, and |
1a., coo why | should" was the guarded
v.snrosshn of Senator Borah, ldaho's ia
ssritc son" ~ know nothing about it
IA any opinion by me, If ! had one
si.h have not-would be ont of place.
senator Clapp, Progressive Republican
"a ardent Roosevelt admirer. said:
~ see no political significance in It,
Colonel Roosevelt has had enough EXPERT
,nce with those gentlemen to Withstand
,hs,r Establishments. He Is fully capable
of taking care OF himsef III 'helr com
rsny or any other"
Senator lOllutNAtis VI N'i'lliii- N'lls N'''
,acently announced his return from the
p,osressive to Republican ranks, de-
,isred
.,,s-,.,, p,osovolt has a right to attend
Co'u. di,,,,or and A. Is NOT for mo to
q prN".e ',
eomni'"'
Representative lo"i'ci, oi ,oWa' iscPup-
man. said he saw no political significance
IN the dinner.
81 don't think any comblnation ol rich
men can club the Republican party INTO
nominating any man., said Representa-
five Curry, OF California, Republican,. II
4 ruess the dinner was merely to throw
tw bouquets at the Colonel. The Re-
pubcan candidate will be nominated by
he Republican party, and | don't think
Colonel Roosevelt has Il chance"
Political leaders who have recently pow
vowed with the Colonel Mt Oyster Bay
4 dSclare he will not be smoked out re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
F0DAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Pfs 4srp. Z a9fygtE. 9yE l5s Haywood ST.. and Sarah
.faraass4 s4i1ssE lssE \, Miillfmont i.f Pa, and Mary
aa aSstTss- slfds -Jq,9assseps mss WimingtOn Del. and
css5h csro5iha e. Hansler. 2t4 VI. Wildey ST.. and
0seare tths sugg, 2iT n. Both 81.
lsth ssohhrad 1916 4; Schiller ST., and Eliza
Eiiiss SehhHidt, I'll II. Mestmoreland st.
"a Inner, 2163 ". Camac ST.. and
alesssaslhf fqee tie r. c, Kempf 2i4s n, 18th St
RI HE: aoksamp League Island, and Marie
AZ ssassssett 25os s. Sartain ST.
IN pll. PIN. Sl9 Poplar St. and Beckie Salzer,
Hal HsssaF95a 9als +, I5l4 catharlne St, and Mary
eas.ler, hS55 Magnolia ave " -
Esr6ss,N stokes. 263S Kensington ave. and
zA1fass4 n, Ebberle, $3.50 Vincent ST.
- 3 ). kinslow. 81 lT9 Miller ST. and Eliza
Eanf = ch9rd, 3l32 Chatham ST.
NJ. =. Ritter, 1856 State road. and Eva
Hssnyn ynf9gnoyan. a020 Madison ST.
IN @eaS9.s S9.snsy. 254i S. 9Th ST.. and Dora Frad-
sfarlE... =. shfoy. 2s1f n Broad st. and Letltla
a1ss.sss@s,eea Gather, il:i3 Fillmore 81
Nsrrsge W, Hobbs. la3S \ Opal ST and
e1s9 Brown 2i44 Stewart 81
sksiha sssse sissssennheimsr. 1910 y. Howard st., and
eaaliss i1a sisisrle, i2G W. Thompson, 81.
FasHas q AeReavy. League Island. and
Hafth Il a A. Mlndy, New York city.
AaikaSs ss1tn.ith; sst.itt scranton. Pa. ana Ida q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
CHARITY swINDLER AT WORK
College Settlement Head Issues Warn.
ing Against Collector of Cash

A well-dressed woman, apparently about
81 years old. has been obtaining money
in various parts OF the city by misrepre-
senting herself as an agent Of the College
Settlement, 433 Christian street A warn
ing that this woman is a cheat has been
issued by Miss Anna f. Davies, head
worker of the settlement
BY her refined manner and pleasant an.
pearance the young woman has inspired
the confidence of charitably inclined Phil
adelphians, and received a comfortable
sum through her pretences. The police
arc searching for her, but none OF her
victims have been able thus far to give
any clue to her whereabouts The woman
has variously represented herself as Miss
Allen. Stuart, Filter and White, employ
ing the names of well-known Philadel-
phia families
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
MAX KAUFMAN DENIES
HE ENGINEERED SUIT
Threatens Civil Action as Re-
suit of Judge Browns Charge
in Taxpayers Dispute

Mox Kaufman who was secretary Of
tho late Mayor Reyburn. In answer to the
charge made bv President Judge Brown,
of the Municipal Court, that he had en-
rineered thc toypavcrs' suit which was
brought last week 10 block the expendi.
turo Of large sums bv that court. last
night flatIv denied that charge and said
that he himself may bring civil action
M the result of Judge Browns charge,
Enurrmnn's statement follows:
I'm the statement of Judge Brown that
.tho whole affair IL engineered bv Max
I;nuffmon because he could NOT got a
nosition in the Municipal Court the
rraeidant Iudra of IN. NunicinaI Court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHTAS
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY
Lodges in Grand Domain of
Pennsylvania Increasing
Speedily

Tho various lodges in Philadelphia are
making wonderful stride in PythianIsn,
making wonderful steps toward ranking
Philadelphia first of all subordinate lodges
in the Supreme Domain.
Not only are they making wonderful prog
reSs IN conferrinE ranks on Initiates, but are
rallylng to the call of brother knights for 4
temple of D., o, X. KS by March L.
Integrity Lodge, No as, will confer Aha
Third Rank" tonight. All members OF tho
degree team and brothers OF the lodge are
reduested TO attend the meeting, az thore
is very TN, ,i,mpqrtant work TO- come. before the
IL95dbgsec;d The entertainment Committee has AZ.
TIpBssneIIr very good menu and after the
table Will be spread.
v, G. !. L. s, smink is back in the lodge
esain ana o IN sctye wSrk once more having
dosirous OF meeting the Brothers who viii
take active part in the degree work. as II
rs MS aim 20 make InteRrity's team second 70
The Temporary organization OF d. o. X. X,
mount Lodge No .t53. IS in verSv fair way
OF t9rminE temple in this city by the first
Brother knights of the various lodges ar.
house Of Pythians FL fEEverW9 ~ KnisheT Is sydi urssd
lodge when and whero the next meeting is to
be: further notice Of the night and place of
meeting VIII also be published In the column.
OF tho EVENING LEDGER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
EMERGENCY AID BENEFIT
Concert Planned to Swell Fund for
Foreign Relief

A benefit concert will be given tonight
in the ballroom of the Bellevue -Stratford
for the foreign relief fund of the Emer-
gency Aid Committee.
The Orpheus quartet, composed of Edna
IL. Baugher. Mabelle Addison. Henri
Mcreiker and Lewis ]. Howell. with Hans
Kinder 'cellist, will entertain.
The list of patronesses and box-holders
includes:
Mrs. James Elverson, Jr., Mrs. Joseph
priestly Burton. Mrs Effingham b. Nor
ris, Mrs. Clarence w. Dolan. Mrs, Henry
Oscar Wilbur. Mrs Robert kelso Cas-
satt, Mrs. Loring Drouet, Mrs. Charles A.
Mum, Mrs. Roland l.. Taylor. Mrs. Rufus
W. Scott. Mrs. Charles S. Walton, Mrs.
Edward F. Beale, Mrs. ], Harrison Smith
and Mrs. William Simpson. Jr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
MILKSHAKE REvEL AT PENN
Drink Highball' Song Gives Way
to Milder Ditty

A Substitute" has been brought for
sard for the popular old song, Drink a
Hishball," banished from the campus and
from the University of Pennsylvania song
books by Provost Smith and the faculty.
The substitute appeared in the current
Issue Of the Punch Bowl and was written
Y ii. W. Reinstine, a member of the
junior class and the editor of the Punch
SoRl. Here II is:
Drink milkshake at aybreak
:, BE a devil while you may
f9r TOMORROW we may borrow
what the milk cost yesterday.
sinE the downfall OF "The Hishbalr'
All Pennsylvania.
Drink milkshake ard. for Petes sake
save the rep of dRa- old PENN
Students at the University are hummins
.he song on the campus and In the build
nss OF the college today, but they are
hot Inclined to believe that 1t will be more
'han passing novelty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
brotherhood of America

Few events in brotherhood circles In recent
ffatcrnaI successes as the BANQUET Lest week
rendered TO John +. Harmed and FRANK VI;
Coiy Mt Mosebach's Hall, 18th street ana
Grird avenue. Gathered around the festaI
bnard were notable workers OF the Brother
hooi OF America. OF State and national reputa-
tion. Brother Henry I. Yohn ACTED as, toast-
prctne washinEton Thomas l.. Gage. Brother
Iohn r Harmed, Frank NJ Cody and charles
n bacon. In addition to the addresses
varied and attractive vaudeville program was
provided lv the committee for the enter
taiuncnt Of tho guests Of the evening.
ruesiay evening December 2s Franktord
Home No IL southcast corner Main and Sell.
er4 streets Frankford, will be officially visited
hy Grand Guardian Emlra V, Heller. accom-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
Town Curbs Roaming of Fowls

An ordinance restricting domestic
fowls, including chickens, ducks. tur-
keys and geese. from running at large
on either private or public property, has
been passed by the town Council of
Yardley, Pa. The members Of the Coun-
Gil were unwilling TO run any risk OF
lnjunctlons growing out of the trespasses
of fowls, Likewise they were unwilling
to have any nelghborly fights in the bor-
ough. Vlolators of the new ordinance
will be fined S. and costs for the first
offense and $3.50 and costs for each repe-
titIon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
Relief Association Organized for
Temporary Relief for Needy
Sir Knights

Thirty-one communicates and two sis
terhoods OF western Pennsylvania have
formed what they call Relief Associa-
tiOn. Nine directors have been elected
to direct the affairs of the new body. Ac-
cording to the announced plans of the
movement the object of this association
is to relieve the temporary distress of the
knights and Danes of Malta, to assist
in securing employment for the unem-
ployed and to perform such other acts
for their relief as are not provided for
by the communicates and sisterhoods to
which they belong.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

The final meeting for the year will he held
next SUNDAY, by Phil5atdelPhla Lodge: No; -,
street. Bv action Of the board of officers.
arrangements have been made so that no
sn"le one of the upward of 10, 600 members
Of this lodge will lack good Christmas din :.
ner at this festal season of good cheer and
happiness
N the true fraternal spirit the plan pro
vides that all worthy cases OF members In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
Girl Stole to Buy Gifts, Saw Police

Emily Taylor, % years old, of Ashland,
aes not been able to save up enough
saaoaey for Christmas and as a result may
sase TO spend the day in Moyamensing
slson She was held under S40O bail this
iesefhing by Magistrate Pennock, at the
germantown police station, accused of
ssssaslhg "a stolen a diamond ring valued at
~ and $40 in cash from Mrs. Bella Ruth
sssofa' 50 Queen street. Germantown, by
"aSm she was employed as a maid.
me girl confessed her guilt and said
80 ~ needed money for Christmas pres
snu' according 10 the police.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
KIDDIES' PARK FRIEND GONE
Bismarck, Tamest Squirrel, Killed by
Automobile

Children who play in that part of
Fairmount Park Immediately surround
the Woodford guardhouse will no more
be amused at the curious antics of n
beautiful gray squirrel that was the de-
light of the youngsters. The squirrel.
Bismarck by name. ventured beyond the
limits OF the park and dashed across 33d
street at Dauphin after n peanut tossed
into the road by n little girl. An auto
mobile came along and bismarck was
struck a severe blow on the head.
Park Guard Sterling who is stationed
At the Duphin street entrance, lifted
Bismarck into his arms and carried him
to the guardhouse in the hope that he
might save the animals life, but it was
too late. Short as the distance to the
guardhouse is Bismarck died before
Sterling could reach there.
After the animal died Sterling said that
Bismarck was the finest and tamest
squirrel in all Fairmount Park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
s22, 500 in wrigIey Requests

Wills probated today We're those of
Wright Wrigley, 1901 Orthodox street,
that, by private requests, disposed of an
estate valued at S22, 600; George Woer-
ner. 1141 East Tioga street, sl3,l0O. and
lydia A. Murphy. 1911 Chestnut street,
$4,000. The personally of the estate OF
John Zayoda has been appraised at
s2O63 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

large attendance is expected tonight AZ
in Reynoids' Post Hall, 1925 South sth street
in addition to large delegations q mepmSesss pnssss
Unity, there Yli be present the ofiesTfs ef ,St ,SSt
Good OF the order and Propagation commit
tees The Manchester Unity Odd Fellows are
development. The locai lodges. as 2 rule are
increasing numerically and growing IN strength
du1 uCtallv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
GOLDEN EAGLES VOTE
FOR GRAND OFFICERS
Annual Elections and Class In
itiation Crowd Castle Halls
With Valiant Knights

This prosperous kniehtly fraternity,
whose ritual ia founded upon the history
of the Crusades Of the Middle Ages, has
been In existence in Pennsylvania for
more than 20 years. Its progressive work
has brought fruitful results in thriving
castles, well-equipped Communicates and
membership which places 1t among the
leaders of the State in fraternal effort and
achievement
An advanced step taken at the last ses-
siol OF the supreme body was a change
from annual to biennial sessions Of the
governing body and the passage of law
by which State bodies will be called upon
hereafter to pay the mileage Of all
representatives sent to sessions Of the
supreme castle.
Thls change Is an economizing step. saving
an innovation which has been advocated
strongly by thinking members Of many sister
This, tendency in ro!erual government and
formed by executives and working commit
bodies meet less frequently 1t Is staicd that
u not only ts n money saving PLAN but that
laws, witch disturb operati6ns without a cor
responding resultant heneft.
Golden EaF viii SS SS'iSp io%c SI bg oRr "a ere
mites The next session, Of, the supreme Castle
iniG. In Atlantic CITY.
throughout the Jurisdiction Of Pennsylvania
ELECTIONS are being held this month Tor state
oiHtcrs for the coming year. In the castles
sll past chleLs In good standing have vote
ior grand officers.
IN addition 10 voting for Grand Castle o.
hrers, the castles Will elect n representative
an alternate 20 the Grand Castle and dis
tLlCt grand chief There Is contest Tor the
office OF grand sir herald, the candidates he
ing August 6, Stcmmc. OF Antioch castle. 40.
B,srhon. York city castle, No. AZ, York.
For grand first Eunrlsnun there are two cam
didutoS-H n. Holmes ana tiCorg" II. Kane.
For grand second guardsman three Candldltcs-
Aaron N. H!nt2, George W. Walton ANA Ed
win W. Fly.
Grand Master NJ Records l.. 1. Gallagher,
who has been away from his offlcc At head
quarters on North BROAD street for tho last
hlno weeks by reason Of serious Illness. has
hcrn rccupcrhting at Atlantic city during the
l9St week; and Is expected 60 return to his
office and Resume his official duties some
time during the present week,
The knights ot the Golden Eagle Home for
lgri, members ami their wives, located at
liorsham, BUCKS county is one or the fra
castles Hnd sir knights. ON Christmas DAY the
reSidCpis at tho home Will be remembered bY
suitable personal gifts. an old-tmc Christmas
tree will add to tho holiday Joy and Il special
members those whose lives arc spent under the
protecting care uf this chivHlruus brotherhood.
Election returns received. of 1000 votes cast
~ subordinate castles for tho office Of grand
sir herald. show that this friendly contest. is
going 10 prove exceedingly close, the vote
thus far is about evenly divided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

temporary need rs well as all needy widows,
will be brought quietly 70 the attention Of the
sscretarg of the lodge wh9 wh9, viii see eilsd thst "a
each instance without any fellow members
Of the Moose. or any other person; Fnow,ns snynr
ously given. , ,. -. a.,
the true fraternRl spirit. to add little TO tine
toy and happiness OF Christmastide,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
Friends Present Badge to Magistrate

A 14-karat gold badge, denoting his
position as a Magistrate, was presented
yesterday TO Harry Imber, recently
elected member of the minor judiciary,
at his home. 1888 South 5Sth street. The
donors were friends and political followers
of MIR. Imber The presentation speech
was made by Samuel Blasenstein.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

Among the new communicates recently instl-
kill Haven which, starting with ~ members
Is rapidly adding TO It's membership roll Sir
Knight Herbert Jacob Baker was installed
knight commander; Sir Knight II. W. Ziegen-
fus recorder, and the, honors of past com
mander were conferred upon Sir George s
Dnnlels for his scrvices az urganl2er
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
THE ROYAL ARCANUM
Progressive Development Work Is
Planned by Many Auxiliary
Associations

Tho various auXilinries of tho Royal
Arcanum have made specially COM
mendahlc records during the last year in
carrying out the purposes of their or
gani2atons and aiding in the advance
mcnt of tho general work of the fra
ternty. With n better organization and
wider experience these important ad-
juncts are expected to prove still more
valuable factors during the coming year.
The Carnation Cluh, in particular the So
Ginl and dining ,orEqnl@tion Of the order IN
and increascd Interest il, Various lines O
PS%Tss es SE Rr& tRRFS ms Of n% s
Gi@G @ WI he EyGn 9(sr +" the I"hiesb m hold IT4e S
cvcG!ninE. Dcccmbcr, q. at t4S BnGhRm, Hotel
b2 sGhall l%agme, c%ntinunI4c" Of thH RHmiss nries
gent aS prize for thG winning teRmT eiG BIG
IN the year prizes offered ,gy councils 10 mem, mem
Snd SG vdTed tTT 'nnf@Ff rhEs ~ Sct wS
auFur well for bright future for the order
vaudeyIllc and smoker en,ertanmSnt, Of !,
sDeiHTL Lu "f'| Ga rdmS. !nSS' 1857 sprinR @ Garden
Grq5d G2a9s Gst @S %ss made ns tWay
Ra5Ff 5s era co1@ w nud the canaaS eF6fS nS
feature OF the session was the presentation OF
past regent Jewels, awarded by the supreme
council FOR nicriturous work to Past Regents
Newton r.. RocdGlli j., Davis Smith. Richard
Past Grand Regent Arthur T.. Eaton, was
to have made the formal prcscntatlon address.
but ny reason Of Illness was unable 70 be
present District Deputies Or. f.. H.. Rellof
and Daniel l., Stewart were among the VS.
itOrs
friendly rivalry for membership gain IS
in progress between the councils of Phoenix
VILE and Pottstowp, ia which the latter seems ems
to be outdistanCed by the active work dlS-
played by PhoeniXvillc members, Last week
MHnarVan Council. OF PhOenixyillc. turther
Of class Of II noyItiatcs. Officers were also
elected for the coming year and arrangements
made for n local council display In the pro
posed mummers' parade to he held In Phoe-
niNville ON New Years Day.
The degree staff OF Germantown. Council
last week visited ATcanum Council In Its
hall. cgmherland street and GermantoTin ave; S
SIS candidates; A, promising CORPS OF new
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

Bohemond Commandery, No. 277 of Reading,
Will confer the appendant order of the red
cross and sepulchre in the near future upon
large class OF candidates now In process of
organization,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

All candidates for office in the Grand Com
mandery, who wish to have their names
placed on the official ballots, must have their
acceDtancGs filed at headquarters in this city
prior to January l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20
Loyal Order of Moose

This evening Scotia Commandery No. 1IB
will confer the higher degrees upon a class OF
81 candidates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

The NJ L. officers and Brother a. j. Kelly
visited Scranton Assembly. No. g., Monday
evening last and met by n full attend
ance OF members and a class Of Il new mem
hers. At the close of the business session
the doors were opened and many visitors were
admitted, who enjoyed the entertainment fur
nIshcd nv the Ben T.. Evans Bible Glass.
Brother Evans is the deputy OF the assembly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-20

Brother T. Frank Kendricf paid fraternal
visit to Northwestern Assembly Friday evening
9d deiyeTed " IN gn ana rsprnE nrs
ont. Forty.nvc names were added to the
roster. Under the leadership Of Deputy Lott,
this assembly is making rapid strides in
membership.