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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
JUDGES HAMPER
WORK OF POLICE.
PORTER CHARGES
Crime Epidemic in City Fos-
tered by Courts Refusal to
Believe Police Witnesses,
Director Says.
pY aEoRar D. poRrrR

Director OF the Department or Public safety
Every community, whether large or
small. seems at this time to be passing
through an epidemic of robbery and petty
thievlns which is beyond the proportions
which usually obtain.
Philadelphia Is not an exception. with
= police force much too small for our
needs ] feel that we can congratulate
ourselves on the achievements Of the
onicers.
what the Philadelphia police officer
needs today more than all else is the
corporation Of the citizens and of the
courts, especially the latter.
Some of the Judges seem to have an
idea that a police officer is well groomed
In ali the technicalitiee Of the law, of
evidence and court procedure. Please be
assured that II the Philadelphia police
man were well versed in legal matters
he would not now be patrolng a beat,
but would further glut the market with
lawyers and some, mayhap. might be
wearing ermine robes
From three years close contact and as
ISOLATION with the Philadelphia police,
am firmly OF the opinion that nearly all
are seeking to perform their duties faith
fully and conscientiously, nothwithstand-
ing the fact that one of our Judges stated
from the bench that the testimony of a
police officer would not be considered un-
less corroborated by citizen.
JUDGES WHO KNOW IT ALL"
When a Judge assumes the attitude
that he is not only Judge, but jury. Dis
trict Attorney. witness and all, / do
not wonder that the police witness some
times is bewildered. know l have ex-
perienced 1t. In one instance where |
was witness in case. 1 soon found
that the Judge knew more about what
was testifying to, or thought he did, than
did myself, although he had probably
never heard of the case until IL was called
before him.
Is it any wonder that police offcers
become befuddled? In the matter of
suspended sentences there is no one who
believes IN this procedure more strongly
than j, especially for first offenders and
perhaps for second offenders. But when
suspended sentences become a habit. |
say that a crime has been foisted on the
community and discouragement con-
Ironts those whose duty 1t is to appre-
hend the violators of the law.
| want no quarrel with the Judges nor
do seek any What | want is Justice
Tor the public, for the officer and for the
offender. A street walker arrested II
times and regularly put on probation by
the Judges-this does not seem to me to
meet successfully the ends of iustice.
nor does the case of an automobile thief
VINO perslstently steals and destroys au-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18

tomobiles four or fve times in success.
sion, and is regularly paroied.
POLICE WITNESS THE GOAT"
The records OF the Bureau OF Police
are open 90 the Judges for the asking
The records OF any habitual criminal can
be furnished the courts instanter.
The Judge who recently stated that an
S-months' sentence for habltual street
walker was excessive and that such a
sentence fitted the crime OF murder.
should read the House OF Correction act.
What ] ask is that the courts, instead of
continually making the police the goat"
and the butt of their judicial jokes, CO.
operate with them instead. II this is
done l have no doubt at all that crime
can be rninlmized.
OF ali the disagreeable work which a
police officer is called upon to do. attend
ance in court is today the most distaste-
full
OF all our American institutions, we
have been taught to look upon our courts
with honor and respect Ask the "cop"
what he thinks today. Am ! asking or
hoping too much in bespeaking the CO.
operation of the courts?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
P. R. R. BEGINS WORK
ON $750,000 BRIDGE
Project Means Renewal of Good
Times, Experts Say.

The end of hard times is presaged to-
day. in the opinion of experts, by the
commencement of the first construction
work of large magnitude to be undertaken
by any of the Pennsylvania Railroad
lines for more than year, a modern
arch bridge over the Susquehanna River
at Harrisburg. The project will cost
$3.50 900.
The road will also build undergrade
crossings at Front and I'd streets in Har-
risburg, thus eliminating all its grade
crossings in that city.
The bridge over the Susquehanna River
at Harrisburg which the Cumberland Val
ley Railroad is now using is a single-track
structure of 2S spans. The proposed
bridge will have 46 spans and will carry
two tracks. The bridge will be 1000 feet
long, the same length as the Pennsyl
vania Railroads now famous stone bridge
over the Susquehanna River at Rockville.
Pa.
The piers of the present Cumberland
Valley Railroad bridge at Harrisburg
were originally constructed to provide for
two tracks, so that it will be possible by
moving the tracks over to one side of
the piers. to continue the operation of
trains over the old bridge while one-half
of the new arch bridge Is being con-
structed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
TOLLS AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
TO BUY FOOD FOR MOTHER
Little Girl Writes for Assistance in
Finding Missing Sister.

az am working very hard after school
to earn S1.50 week to keep my mother
from starving"
Trouble has come early to the life of
lS-year-old Anna Schwap She lives at
247 Rushing street. Trenton, n. J. The
above is a portion of a letter from the
heartbroken little girl who has asked the
EVENING LEDGER to find her sister, Mrs,
Marie Hiverlng, who left her three little
boys to be cared for by Anna and her
aged mother.
But Anna is already overburdened be-
yond the strength of her years. She gets
breakfast for her mother and 9-year-old
brother before going to school. on her
return at the lunch hour she makes the
beds and does whatever hOusework time
will permit. With her school books under
her arm the child then goes to work in a
store. For her work there she gets %
cents a day.
my mother is very i'll and poor" she
writes, land was not able to work for
my sisters children any more without
help. so we had TO give her children to
some relatives until we heard from her.
beg you to help find my sister. She is
In Philadelphia. l send you picture Of
my sister, mother and myself. My sister
is on the left side"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
ELECT OF NATION
HEAR BILLY SUNDAY

Continued from Page One
he had gone into a compartment and
tumbled off to sleep. Not until the eX
press was 20 minutes out of Baltimore
did the preacher awaken. He felt greatly
refreshed by his sleep.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the
President, and her cousin. Miss Helen
Woodrow Bones. with five members of
the Presidents Cabinet and their wives,
were on the platform.
AND TUMULTY WAS THERE.
Joseph Patrick Tumulty. secretary 10
the President. and two friends, were also
tended with their wives were Secretary
Bryan, Secretary Daniels, Secretary
Lane. Secretary Redfield and Attorney
General Gregory,
Mr.. Cooper. chairman of the Entertain
ment Committee, presided, and introduced
Speaker Clark, who presented "Billy"
Sunday to the audience.
AND PENRosE, TOO.
Applications were received for tickets
from all OF the United States Senator's,
except II. Among those TO get the adj
mission cards were Senators Penrose,
oliver and Smoot, representative of the
Mormon church.
CONGRESSMEN GET TICKETS
Senator La Toilette got six tickets More
than 300 members OF the House attended
and about 50 applications received late
yesterday had 10 be refused because of
lack of accommodations.
The Senate and House adjourned early
today In order to give the members an
opportunity TO attend the Sunday meet
ing.
BILLY" has literally turned Washington
upslde-down as far as official and private
business is concerned A choir OF $50 rem
dered the musical program at the meet
ing.
Homer Rodeheayer. Sundays choir di-
rector. led the singing. Brighten the
Corner Where You tAre and IF your
Heart Keeps Right" we're the two leading
collections sung.
BILLY" Sundays coming to Washington
Is the result OF a movement begun two
years ago when he was in Western Penn
sylvania- The persons behind the move
ment are hoping TO bring him here for
an extended campaign.
Although there has been no organized
move among the preachers TO obtain him
for a campaign, many OF the influential
pastors are strongly In favor OF the idea.
One Of the leading ministers who Is
helping TO pave the way for Billy COM
Ing here for campaign is the Rev. Dr.
Charles Wood, formerly pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian Church. elst and
Walnut streets, Philadelphia. Rabbi
Ahram simon Of the Eighth Street Re
formed Jewish Temple. says he would be
glad 10 see Sunday conduct a campaign
here, believing that he could DO much
=ood,
"sllly" Sundays Sermon In full on Page
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
DR.. ISAAC LEOPOLD DIES
Widely Known Physician succumbs
to Heart Disease.

Dr, Isaac Leopold, one of the most
widely known Of Philadelphia physicians,
suddenly died early today at his home,
1928 North Broad street. from an attack
OF heart disease. Doctor Leopold was III
three weeks ago from the same affection
and remained quiescent for nearly a
week bat then resumed his practice. He
reached home late last night after visit
ing a patient and complained of feeling
Ill again. He grew rapidly worse and died
early this morning.
Doctor Leopold, though only 81 years
Old, was well known as an eye specialist
ana Tor his work in several Philadelphia
hospitals, At the time of his death he
was connected with the staffs of In,
Jewish, Stetson, German. Jewish Matern-
ity, kensington Hospitals and the Mary
j. DreNel Home. Doctor Leopold was IN.
strumontal I'm organizing the Jewish
Maternity Hospital. Ills contributions TO
the medical journals on diseases OF the
eye and their treatment attracted atten,
tion,
He was born on January 6, 1854. and
Was student at Central High School,.
Later after studying with tutor he
entered the University Of Pennsylvania
taking a degree OF bachelor OF science IN
1888 and that of doctor of medicine In
1856 Doctor Leopold devoted his study 10
ophthalmolgy
He was a member OF Montgomery
Lodge, No. 49, f. and A. NJ, and of Inc
Columbia Chapter. Royal Arcanum
Sarah Leopold his wife, Mrs. Florenes
Wolfe, daughter, and two sons, Herman
and Charles, survive him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
Nv. THOMPSON BANK
CLOSES ITS DOORS

Contlnued from Page One
these negotiations an effort was made to
float a large loan, and when this tailed
the closing OF the bank was inevitable.
After the notice had been posted on the
bank doors both ]. v. Thompson and the
representative OF the Comptroller OF the
Currency stated that the bank would not
open until there was enough money on
the counters TO pay every depositor.
Pittsburgh banker who attended the
conference, said that the Pittsburgh
banks had offered twice as much money
as the Uniontown banks to save the First
National. He expressed confidence that
the First National would be able to meet
its obligations.
T. V. Thompson said he has big coal
land deal pending which will undoubtedly
be closed next Wednesday in New York,
and this will advance money to relieve
the conditions here.
The officers of the bank are J. V.
Thompson, president; J. M. Hustled. Vice
presdent and r. 8. Hackney. cashier.
The directors are ]. V. Thompson, j. w.
r.. Hess. ]. NJ. Hustled, William Hunt,
John d. Ruby. William NJ Thompson and
Edgar s. Hackney.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
6-CENT BREAD SOLD
BY BAKERS IN CITY

Continued from Page One
terms this morning that he had been
forced to raise his prices and that the
loaves of bread baked by him would sell
hereafter for cents.
The general public can buy or not aS
it likes" he said Indignantly. but I can
not continue to lose money If the public
will not buy at cents, II can leave my
bread alone, but the price stays up until
-four comes down"
BAKES PIES INSTEAD OF BREAD.
Miss A. Thornton, who keeps bakery
at 1910 Baltimore avenue, announced to-
day that she had been forced to discon-
tinue the baking Of rolls because of the
price of -four.
81 shall depend on my cakes pies and
candy for revenue until the strain is re-
lieved." she said, "I cannot sell rolls,
which take n great deal of -four at the
same price now that l could some time
ago, and I've decided that the best thing
to do is to stop making them altogether"
A firm on 18th street which supplies
well-to-do families, and which did not
want it's name to be used, protesting g-
norance of the Pennsylvania law. said
tHut II was CoItcIhplaIhS tanning q lltle
off each loaf" until the price of -four
came down.
According to the Keebler- weyl Baking
Company, the retail dealers will be en-
tirely justified in raising the price of
their bread.
They've got to do it," said the mana
ger, 'if they want to make any profit
whatever. Moreover it is not at all un-
likely that the price will go much higher
than cents, If something is not done to
curb the wheat spectators"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
FISH STRANDED IN FIELDS
Residents of sellersville Profit by
Recession of High Water.

any good can be testified to by the resi-
dents of SelIersvile. When the wind blew
last Wednesdays storm over eastern
Pennsylvania. causing Lake Lenape to
overflow It's banks, it likewise blew a fish
dinner into many needy homes.
The waters of the lake, which had
flooded surrounding meadows, receded
yesterday and left stranded in the fields
large quantities of German carp Boots
fishnets, and in many cases pitchforks,
soon brought many of the fish into the
homes of nearby residenta
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
LITTLE SURPRISE FELT
AT CLOSING OF BANK

PITTSBURGH. Jan. 1S.-The closing
of the bank did not cause much surprise
in banking circles in this city. j. v.
Thompson, president Of the institution,
was here yesterday, and 1t was said that
he held an important conference. One
or the reasons advanced for the suspen-
sion of the bank is the failure TO sue
cessfully conclude the deal for a large
tract of coal land, held by Mr.. Thomp-
son and his associates. A week ago 1t
was stated that the United States Steel
Corporation had bought the holdings, but
this was denied
The bank had held the roll of honor
among national institutions for a num-
ber of years. Its deposits on December
81 last were s1.613.24O, as against $780,
900 on December 81, 1913. I..e capital
is 100000 and the surplus and undi-
vided profits s1,7OOOOO. The bank has
paid % per cent. in dividends for num-
ber of years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
Nhl1>>-><4n.

This photograph, autographedby by Billy
Sunday and reproduced in beautiful
photogravure, 1Ox15 inches will be
sent free on receipt of the attached
coupon.
No undertaking of Billy Sunday has matched in
Importance his Philadelphia campaign Because of the
intense interest in it the Public Ledger and Evening
Ledger have arranged to every detail of Sundays
activities Mr. Sundays will be printed in full
every day All of the articles will be generously illus
trated. The Public Ledger and Evening Ledger will
give the clearest and fullest conception of what the
Billy Sunday Campaign means
Pm dollar bill to the coupon 6eIow and send it in.
The paper will be served to you without delay
wherever you reside and this beautiful photogravure
especially suitable for framing will be mailed you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast

WA6f1lNGlOENf Se'"
For eastern Pennsylvania and New "
sey: Rain and colder tonight Iaesea.
cloudy and colder; moderate to i'''
shifting winds. -.
The eastern half of the country Is ~.
cred by a large area of low barone'-
this morning, with central deprsss..,', p.,.,.,,
over Alabama and Manitoba respeeutv't.
Rains have been general under tnis
fuenee during the last "a hours anu =.
changing 10 snow I'm the Ohio basin, W. lsls
the temperatures have fallen eonsideI1.',el
Unseasonably high temperatures 49,
srateIv cola area covers Minnesota, w
consln and portion OF the upper M. n
region, and abnormally low temper =.
prevail from the Rocky Mountains Z ,s,
Pacific coast. Rains will continue y H.
locality another "a hours, with sses2|
falling temperature.
U. S. Weather Bureau Bulletia
obseryations made at 5 a. m, Easseip
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
PACKING BUSINESS GROWS
Chicago Gets 100, 600, 900 a Montl
From Output.

CHICAGO, Jan. S-Business IN packing
towns last year meant substantla ly h go.
1voo9 o. nearly fl0o.ooo. 90 . month 20
Nhieaso ihat WAS the gFQss turnover.
of tns tfansactiona involving sales 81
ioeats ana 1y-produefs bf ihc ave larKe
packing house concerns q Chicago
These safes acrf SIS "a excess Il
ll'f Fef|eaz car.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
KID WILLIAMS is OFFERED
BOUT WITH BURNS
$1,000 Purse Is sum Calculated to
Stir Him to Action.

NEW YORK. Jan ls.-sammy Harrig man
ager Of kid Williams, baatzmBeight ehRin-
plon, = IN fecslpt of a telegram today oner-
lrg Williams fopoo % meet Frankie Burns
the JeraeF contender, al Kew Orleans m
2o-Tound bout for the championship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
PENNSYLVANIA HAS $4,000
IN THE THOMPSON BANK

HARRISBURG, Jan. 19.-News was re-
celved at the Capitol today that the First
National Bank of Uniontown has closed
its doors. The State Treasurer announces
that the State has $4,000 on deposit there
which is covered by bond of 100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-18
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La Junta tribune., 1915-10-30
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La Junta tribune., 1915-10-30

Las Animas Thursday evening to A.
tend . dance.
A. d. 8. fruit laxative IL excellent
for constipation. Coltman's Phar-
macy.
J. c. Brenneman. the French Eiec-
trtc cleaner. Installed q new crown
extractor this week TO take the place
Of the one which he lost in the fire
several weeks ago.
La Junta tribune., 1915-10-30
sosaE MORE SHORT ONES.

smoke Tampa-Cuba cigars from
The Vogue drug store.
Mn. n. Goodman spent wednes-
day IN Pueblo. Visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Simons. and
the Misses Oeorsia White. Bee Pei
lett, and Helen Mcvay motored to
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-29
....A Dress Rebearsal...
 HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
 EAGLE HALL SATURDAY.. JAN. 30. 1915
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

CAST CHARACTERS
 Miss Jones, Principal of J Mile Epinard The French Goveness Miss NJ McConaughy Mrs Jarvey Elocution Mistress A Fibbs, Afterwards Cinderella. Clara Wilkins Afterwards the Prince Martha Higgins Afterwards ---.--@ Holly Jones Clara Jackson Spteful Sisters -.=- Helen Lomen Rosa Jennings, Afterwards Fairy Godmother. Ann Hungry Girl Emily Prudence Pnchbeck, Troublesome Visitor..----.---
 Elizabeth Neuman Humpe The Tattletale Irene Young Act IL The rehearsal
 Pianst-H Petersen R
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-29

local club composed of women members and is affiliated with the General Fed eration of Womens Clubs.
 There are several clubs and other organizations.
 Telegraph communication is furnish cd by the land line and wireless service. maintained by the federal government.
 There Is also an excellent telephone system 10 all parts of the Peninauia and practically every mining camp Is in constant touch with the metropolis.
 The city of Nome Is situated on Der ing sea, about midway of the southern shore line of Seward Peninsula. The town derives it's name from the pro mintory some few miles to the east known as Cape Nome and, in q popular sense, the name has been givea 10 the whole territory.
 Nome Is in every respect modern up-to date city. having most of the eonvenienees, and is also the second city in Alaska
 Previous to the great storm of 1913 tue assessed valuation of the property of Nome was s1.799.322.
 The present yearly assessment places the valuation at s1,6s5,s97. a decrease in value which represents approximate lv the loss occasioned by the storm. those of cities of much greater size.
 AZ Nome is the distributing point for over 22,o00 square miles of territory the necessity of large and comprehen sive stocks of goods is apparent.
 Probably no city in the world of equal size can furnish such diverse assort ment Of goods as is represented in the stocks of local houses.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-29
(From Our Exchanges.)

Five members of the party of ten who went on a search or gold on kotzebue sound ill the spring of lS9S on board the schooner Moonlight, met yesterday noon at the Frye hotel for little luncheon and "reminiscences. says the Seattle Post-Intellieencer of October B. The five were W. C Morse. vice president of Lewis, Wiley x Morse. now of Portland; Bracket Case of the Harper Hall Brick Company: A. V. Shepard. who is charge of the Wen atchee Commercial Club apple exhibit; Maurice Hartnett a representative of J. A Folger & Co of San Francisco, and F. H. Watt one of the managers of the Frye. The party spent all of the winter of 1898 go on the Kobuk river inside the Arctic Circle, and came out to Nome In the spring of 1899, their search for gold unsuccessful. All the or the other five, one Is in Nome, one in St. Louis. one in North Carolina, one land The five who lunched together will try to get together again some have some of the others present.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-29

The federal court house in Nome is one of the finest government buildings in Alaska. and cost approximately s3o.ooo
 A detention hospital to be used as place of confinement for those who are found insane during the winter months has also been provided by the govern ment as a cost of s12.s0o
 The federal government is represent ed at Nome by the following officers: Emmet R. Jordan. U s. Marshal: John Randolph Tucker Judge of the Dis trict Court: Francis M. Saxton. District Attorney C. A Adams, Clerk Of the Court.
 A total of 2.652 civil cases have been filed in the district court to date.
 Federal licenses collected in this di vision last year amounted to sss.S21.7e, of which s24.1Oo7s was from the city of Nome alone.
 The records os the district court show but 27 cases of bankruptcy since the inception of the camp.
 The offices of the United States Com missioner and Recorder for the Cape Nome mining district are located in Nome James Frawley is Commis sioner and Recorder. F R Cowden is Deputy Recorder.
 The fraternal orders and club organi cations In Nome are the Masons. Odd Fellows. Eagles Moose. Arctic Brother hood, Pioneers of Alaska. Sons of the North. Knights of Robert Emmet and Miners Nome Club.
 There are also chapters of the East ern Star. Rebekahs. and ladies' aux Hilary of the Pioneers of Alaska
 The Kegoayah Kozga is a strictly