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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19

It's a brave man who runs the risk OF
a blackened eye in these straitened times
Tor the eye that is black today is blaekeF
stni tomorrow. ]. Philip Fischer sits de-
snondent IN his office at Sis North iOtn
street, and the sign outside his door way,
,,,hich reads "Blaekened eyes painted
sags IN a way that reflects his pessimis-
tic mood. 4.
j. philip follows profession unique IN
the history OF professions. Ihoussn9s
~, 49,. fo,rnd their way to his humble abode
to take advantage OF his peculiar skin
ana the time was when a man could come
10 MIN battered out OF all human SEM
Nance ana be sure Of going away blithe
ana CAV and OF normal aspect NO eye
,vaa 30 black as 70 defy his art It's SAID,
but alas. j. Philip can no longer get .
lesch. and laeches are - necessary 70
~ cunning as a paint brush 70 painter
Germany. France ana Hungary are lnq
happy hunting grounds ot the uttie
lsf-hss. and these hloqdsuckers are 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
WILLIAM t. GUMMEY
DIES AT ATLANTIC CITY

Prominent Manufacturer and Union
League Member Succumbs to Illness
William II. Gummey, founder Of the hrm
of Gummey, Mcfarland & Co" metal
manufacturers, 1i7 North 10th street. died
suddenly today at Atlantic CITY, where
he went on the advice of his doctor a rev
weeks ago. He was 72 years old and Is
survived by his widow, two daughters and
one son. Death was due to heart disease,
The body was brought 10 his home S29
Pelham avenue, Germantown. this morn
ing. Funeral arrangements nave not yet
been made ,, A..
Mr.. Gummey was an authority on the
manufacture of tin plate and sheet metai
and made a number of inventions when
revolutionized methods of manufacturing
these materials He was a member OF the
Union League, Corinthian Lodge. E. and
A. M, and of the Historical Society. He
was also active in church work and was
a member of the Board of Trustees OF ST.
Peters Episcopal Church, Harvey street
and Wayne avenue, Germantown, which
he attended for many years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
TOWN AROUSED BY
ATTACK ON SUNDAY
Advertisement in Hackensack,
+, N. j., Paper Follows Revival
Meeting.

Ministers and iaymen Of Haokensacis
N. j., who are supporting the Billy"
Sunday movement. are much agitated TO-
day over a full-page advertisement As
sailing the evangelist and his Campaign
which appeared in the Hackensack Even
ing Record.
The attack is the direct result OF an
enthusiastic revival mass meeting held in
that town on Sunday evening, when the
Rev August Pohlmann. OF the Tempie
Lutheran Church. Philadelphia, delivered
a stirring address. Although those re-
sponsble for the Advertisement ara not
known, It is said to be the outcome of
unanswered queries dropped in the "ques-
tion box at this meeting. reading as fol-
lows:
what do you teach sin Is, moral fall
ure merely. or the works OF mans ma
ture fallen and away from God7"
Are you teaching salvation by char
acter good works. etc, or by the blood
shedding OF Christ, Son of God alone?"
The advertisement follows a page-wide
headline, "Is 1t From Heaven or OF
Man?" and among other things states:
mo thinking man would allow himself
to be committed to any cause on the
ground of mere persuasive. popular ap-
peal. and the inquiry which the move
ment invites will. therefore. be welcomed
by men who want to know. III men need
sure and reliable information concerning
the affairs OF this present fleeing life. how
Infinitely greater the need of knowledge
of the truth. absolute and unalterable. re-
specting the eternal destinies of the souls
of men, each one of whom shall give ac-
count of himself to Cod
The Bible, therefore, warns men to
Take heed of what We hear to Beware
of false prophets which come to you In
sheep's clothing and to take nothing for
granted as to the reception of any one
purporting to be a guide or teacher OF
the things of God"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
FOUR HELD FOR FAILING
TO PAY FOR TAXI RIDES

Young Man Has Argument With
nriyer-Smashes Machines Window.
II Is unsafe to argue with taxicab
driver In this city, according to Magis-
.rate Morris, who expressed this opinion
:, The 26th and York streets police sta
tIon this morning.
Joseph McCauley, IS years old, of 26th
and Poplar streets, engaged taxi last
nlght to take him home. He gave his
address and then said languidly to the
driver:
Home. James,"
"James" happened to be Roy Christmas,
an employe of a garage, and, naturally,
when he got McCauley home Roy wanted
the dollar that was due him. McCauley
rsfused to pay. He did not give the rea-
son last night and could not give it today.
In his argument with Christmas last
night Joseph smashed a window of the
cab. A policeman heard the crash of
falling glars smite the midnight air and
locked McCauley up. This morning, in
court, McCauley preserved a naughty
silence. Magistrate Morris could learn
nothing of value from him. so he held
him In 5000 bail for a further hearing in
order that the defendant might have
time to consider reply to the Magis-
trate's Interpolation.
Three other men who likewise refused
to pay, according to Philip Watts, skip
per of another taxicab, were held in
similar amount Of bail by Magistrate
Grells at the Ridge and Midvale avenues
station this morning.
They are William Clegg. of 1923 Mon
mouth street; Charles Rose, of 3151 Weikel
street, and John Kelly, of $3.50 Almond
street. Policeman Cousins found the three
arguing with Watts at Goth and Clemen-
tine streets and conveyed the four to
the station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
roDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Eugene ] Connolly, l42s n % st. ana Ellza-
bsth Anderson, Ardnlore. Pa.
Holm A. Mullady, BruhsWlek Nd, ana Jennie
III Gibbons Greenland. Pa
sidney Margulis sos De Lancey st., sRd Flor
enes Kiasilen. 6ilT Master 8,
N4araaret Yates. BO4 N, Randolph u,
David j. Weiss, Media. Pa. and katie Levin
toi,S II Waters 1918 n Taylor st., and Mary
II banks. 1881 n. Ringgold q.
Francis o. Kirk l2l1 " Hilton St. ana Fiof-
rncs Az Creery. 1922 Bristol 81
Theodore r.. Marquetand, a6le Germantown
ave.. and Mary q. Pallatt, 4oll n. Smedlsf.
kndraW w. Pierce. tttQ n. fth ST. ana Ella
airfh Giison. 1898 Amber s.
Janas llcAuanes 1a4t Boyer ST. ana kathrine
10rdan SIS II. Wuoola4n ave.
z4enrv ~ EFana tl0i ~ Eain4c ii.l ana k4tn-
arino III sti4t ieao y Azf4inr 81
11illi4u Eichards. 12Ia AfuuIIlae eE.I ana
sifsia saxaEe. SO p 18Th ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
"BLACK EYE" ARTISTS TRADE
HARD HIT BY CRUEL WAR
Dminution in Supply of Imported Leeches Works
Hardship for Man Who Doctors Ocular Discolora-
neutrality-suspicious. Clients Must Pay More

busily engaged in their CORY business
abroad that their importation has vir-
tually stopped altogether. At least. this
might be supposed 10 be the reason, for
they're not travelling overseas. at any rat
Il haven't been able to put my hand
on a leech for two months" said Fischer
sadly, "and don't know when I'm going
to be able TO- Every day have as many
as a dozen men come 10 me 70 fix them
up and without them little leeches Il Is
a hard business. 1 have to do the best /
can with paint. but the effect is not so
good. II Is not true art without the lit
tie suckers. / don't know what I'm going
to do"
Ordinarily having a black eye hxed up
costs 50 cents. but because Of the scarcity
OF leeches this form Of amusement threat
ems 70 become . luxury IN fact the tar
III may become prohibitiva. At any rate.
sfth "Billy' sunday IN town. there may
Be q dimlnution OF black eyes, thoukh
Professor Fischer sa9s Il has not Zen
appreciatie az set
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
SERMON ON CONFESSION
Dean of Divinity School Says 1t Is
Condition of Forgiveness.

ITO be straightforward. definite and to
intend to forsake sin Is the way of for
glveness," said Rev. DIR. George C. Foley,
dean OF the Divinity School. In a Lenten
service on the Confession of Sin" at the
Old st. Paul's Church, at Sd and Walnut
streets, this noon.
Confession is. indeed. condition of
forgiveness; otherwise there is no guar
antee of a desire to get rid of it," he con-
tinued. Confession is more than the
mere admission of the fact We readily
call ourselves miserable sinners but are
reluctant to specify in what particular
st. Francis Xavier, after hearing more
than 10000 confessions said that not a
penitent ever admitted the sin of covet-
BUSINESS. Confession is more than general
acknowledgment. PhRroah, Saul and Ba-
laam said. L have sinned, but each kept
on SHINING. Judas. at least. gave up the
wages of iniquity. But David and the
Prodigal meant by the same words that
they were relinquishing sim"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
TWO COMETS SEEN
They are

Two comets CD be seen with the aid
Of telescopes. Mellish's comet can be
seen with. small telescope, but Net
ealfs comet requires high-powered in
slrument TO distinguish II. Both are
Young as comets go. and their orbits
nave not been definitely computed, ac-
eofding to Prof. M. B, Snyder OF the Cen
uai High School. Charles L. Doolittle,
smsritus professor of astronomy at the
shYersity of Pennsylvania, described
me position of Mellish's comet as in the
4of1heast section OF the sky shortly be-
lpfe sunrise. Metcalf's comet is due
seeth. near the dog star. about two-thirds
!. the distance from the horizon to the
ssAl1h. II may be seen early In the eve
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
TOO MUCH s1sTER-IN-LAw"
Defense Made by Man Accused Of
Driving Family Out of House.

Too much sister-in-law was ascribed by
Thomas Berry, OF 80 West Pomona street,
as the cause of his family troubles. Re-
gardless of the low temperature Berry
chased his wife, her sister and his 10
year-old son into the street. according to
the police, and then went to bed.
He was aroused by Policeman Drough-
man and taken to the Germantown police
station.
ITS n case of too much sister-in-law.
he said, as he faced Magistrate Pennock.
"She runs our house and she has poisoned
my wife's mind against me-"
The sister-in-law, Mamie Farren, said
that Berry deliberately planned to chase
his family out. HE said he was going
to get drunk" she declared, "and do as
he pleased because the law protects
man who is drunk" Berry was held in
$500 bail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
sTEyEDoRE CONCERN SUED

A suit for 100000 was begun against the
Atlantic Transport Company, stevedor-
ing concern, by the Hamburg-American
Line. based on an explosion in the steam-
ship Arcadia as result of a stevedore
dropping a box of explosive cork. accord
ing to a statement made before Judge
Thompson today in United States District
Court. Three men were killed In the ex-
nIosion and the Arcadia was sunk to
nreyent the spread of the fire that fol-
lowed. The defendant company contends
that it was not advised that the ship
contained explosives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
DEFENDS SUFFRAGE PLAY
Miss Katzenstein Replies to Critics of
y "Your Girl and Nine"

"'IJncle Toms Cabin was called eX-
aggerated, but freed the slaves
This was the reply made today by Miss
Caroline Katzensteln to two resolutions
adopted by the Pennsylvania Association
Opposed to Woman Suffrage condemning
the suffrage photoplay now being shown
in this city, Your Girl and Mine"
Anti-suffrage argument is that there is
no law in Pennsylvania such as that on
which the photoplay is based, making
wife's property seizable for the pre-
nuptial debts of a spendthrift husband.
Miss Katzensten pointed out tnat the
story of the famous slave drama was not
true to conditions in any one place, ac-
cording to It's critics, but the abuses re-
formed by it had existed in various parts
of the country. She said the same answer
would apply to the anti-suffrage argu-
ment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Ralded CIub Members He'd

Two men were held in $500 bail for court
today By Magistrate Pennock at Central
station as the result of a raid on the
George J.. Shoemaker Club, 290l Ridge
avenue. They are George l.. Shoemaker,
OF 2s02 Diamond street. and James Tay-
lor Of 2951 Ridge avenue. Detectives testl-
ned that they had bought liquor on Sum
day In the club and had seen gambling
there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED
Police Say Italian Accused Fellow
countryman of Crime.

Through the arrest of two men by the
18th district police, City Hall detectives
believe they will solve the mystery sur
rounding the murder or Frank Veriilo' OF
2iO0 orthodox street. who was shot at
orthodox street and Trenton avenue by
an assassin who had concealed himself
on the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge. on
November Is.
The prisoners. who viii have hearing
TODAY. are PietTo Iettzl and Michele
Romano. They live near the scene or
the murder. According to the police Ro-
mano told several Of his fellow country
men that Iettzl shot Verillo. On him
the police found stiletto.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
l"CHRIsT AND CHARACTER"

The Rev. H. D. Viets breaches at Old
st. Peters.
The first of a noon-day Lenten series
of sermons on Studies in the Character
of Christ" was delivered to large audi
ence at Old st. Peters Church, Sd and
Pine streets, today by the Rev. Harry
d. Viets.
The speaker said thai the goal of
Christianity is the attainment of char
acter, and that the ideal character of
Christianity is found in the person of its
founder The revelation of character in
Christ is made effective, he said. as His
influence is brought to bear upon the
lives of men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Too Much for Her, Petitions Viola
Cecilia Sczsepankewicz.

"sczsepankewicz!' How would you Ike
IN veil that a hundred times a day? It's
the name of a girl, who precedes 1t with
Viola Cecilia. The Court of Common
Pleas No. was not surprised today when
she petitioned for a pronounceaole SUD-
stltute for the conglomeration.
Miss Sczsepankewicz said that the name
prevented her from getting work. No
normal employer could manage 1t. Then
too, It would take too much room on
the payroll. Who would know what she
means when she murmured over a phone;
''Mr. Smith is not in; this is MISS
Sczsepankewicz?"
She wants 1t cut to Abel, Tor despite
biblical history, this is short and sweet
and carres the idea of competency.
Therefore, Miss Abel soon will stand
ready to prove 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
MUST CONTROL THOUGHTS
Bishop Talbot Says Character De-
pends on Attitude of Mind.

The Importance OF controlling one's
thoughts and the attitude of mind was
the subject of the MONDAY Lenten ad-
dress today at the Garrick Theatre by
Bishop Ethelbert Talbot. OF the diocese OF
Bethlehem. He took as his text Psalm 81,
verse 10: Make me a clean heart, o God.
and renew a right spirit within me-"
Bishop Talbot dwelt on the difficulty of
controlling our thoughts, and said We
should have patience TO do so, since infiu-
ence of character is dependent on this.
He also pointed out that the gospel gives
the secret OF such control OF our thoughts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION
OPEN TO PUBLIC TOMORROW
Great Fair at San Francisco Will Con-
tinue for 288 DaYs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19.-The Pan
ama-Pacihc International Exposition-san
Francisco's $5O,OOO.OOO worlds faIr-is
ready. Down to the last minute detail OF
construction 1t is ready. Tomorrow 1t
VIII be thrown open to the world COM
peted and on time.
on the stroke of o'clock the gates will
Be flung open. From that moment until
~ days have passed they will remain
open. Forty-one nations will be repre-
sented In the exhibits,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Auto Victim Asks $4,000 Damages

archie B. Trent. who was run down and
kk-an injured by an automobile driven
= frank Quinn. at 29d and Market
t-ssts. on December 20 last, today
sseusht suit against the owner OF the
~ ~, 10 recover 5000 for his injuries.
~snsressman-elect Scott took out a
sespiss Tor Quinn's arrest Judge Martin
Azea his bail at $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Bricks Knock Man Down Shaft

Michael Kelley, Willow avenue and
York road, employed as laborer on the
new Germantown high school. was
knocked down an elevator shaft by bricks
which zen from . aonr above He VAS
hurried 10 the Germantown Hospital
where hlz. z.lnllIies were said % be seriops
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Puzzled By Sinking Of semantha

Shipping men here are at loss to explain
the reported sinking OF the British steam
ship Samantha by the converted cruiser
KronpTinz Wilhelm. The vessel left here
early In the month for Antllla. Cuba.
where she was reported arriving on Feb
ruary H. She was scheduled 10 steam on
a return trip today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Held for Theft Al Tabernaele

zawin Reizenbach. II years old, OF 1909
sosalaee street, Is accused OF stealing a
4 -s4se and carriage, which were standing
g tont OF the Sunday tabernacle last
s.s2iesday night He was arrested last
- and held undsr $500 bail The horse
~. esfriage were returned TO. the Park
~ baking Company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
camden's self.saerifce Dave

1zilot boxes will be used by the Cam
~ Citizens Relief COMMITTEES for con-
ins.e1Aons on the city's self-Saerifce
tomorrow. Sunday and Monday.
- 80 Ieeeptaeles are 10 be placed In every
seA o. the city and win be guarded
l9f Scouts and policemen. The funds
p used 70 aid the unemployed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
PEACHES $3.50 A DOZEN
Prices So High That Fruits Blush
With Shame.

Numerous peaches made their debut to-
day, but they were extremely conserva-
tive in view OF the wintry weather. Their
downy cheeks remind one of summer
girl in June and speak in poetic tones of
the climate of the South and West, Their
chaperones said that II would cost $3.50
to have speaking acquaintance with a
dozen of them, and even the peaches
blushed a deeper red when they heard
the prices asked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Accused of Carrying WeaPon

Michael Romano. of Trenton avenue
and Orthodox street was held In $500 bail
FOR court today by Magistrate Pennock,
M the Central Police Station. accused of
carrying a concealed deadly weapon.
stlletto having been found in his posses
sion, the police say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
NORRIS AFTER $1,OOO,OOO
Director Seeks Governors Aid for
Port Appropriation.

UII NPPIOPI IRVIVII'
Director George w. Norris, OF the De-
partment of Wharves, Docks and Ferries
was in conference with Governor Brum-
bach at Harrisburg today on the ques-
tion of million dollar appropriation for
Improvement of the port of this city
Director Norris urged Governor Brum-
baugh TO support such an appropriation
pointing out the urgent need Of addi-
tional port facilities II full advantage Is
TO be taken OF trade opportunities with
south American and other nations made
nossible by the Panama Canal opening.
Governor Brumbaugh win not come to
this city tomorrow for his customary
weekend stay. He has been forced to
give up this trip this week by pressure or
engagements.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
LUTHERAN LENTEN SERVICE
Rev. DR.. C. L. Fry Speaks at st. Johns
Church.

The Rev. DIR. Charles l.. Fry general
superintendent OF the Church Extension
Society. conducted the noon Lenten serv-
ice at st. Johns Lutheran Church. Race
street north of 5th. Doctor Fry spoke on
Serving Christ" No one. he said, was
able to emulate the majesty OF Christ,
but in service there was an example for
every one.
Service is the outstanding feature of
the life of Christ" he said. "lt Is pos
sibe to be in daily, hourly and constant
bonds of service"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Gentlemen Burglar Captured

iNGroN. Del. Feb. la.-Deteetive
Isz4ht David Wardle win arrive here
NTH Cornelius G. Street. the gem
pQlslar. who escaped Ifom the
AA4tIc County Work house on No
last Street Was captured u
u. g
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
FOUR QUALIFY FOR POST
Successful in Test for Appointment in
Health Department.

Four applicants qualified for the $500
year position of agent for prevention
q diseases under the Department of
Health and Charities in a recent exam
nation of the Civil Service Commission.
Under the rules of the commission,
which stipulate that an appointment shall
pe made from the first four names on
an eligible list, any one of the appli-
eants may be appointed to the position.
They ara.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-19
Jersey Judge Bin Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb, 1s-The senate
today passed the Hughes bin providing
for an additional Federal judge In New
Jersey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-07-25
TAXABLE VALUES LIKELY
TO REACH $500, ,ooO, 900

Oklahoma City July 2i-Reports
received by the state board Of equal.
ization from seyeuty-tWO out Of sew
enty-seyen counties in Oklahoma show
total assessed valuation Of S846.
794 ,337. The five counties that have
not yet reported showed last year
valuation Of s52 7O3. .OO9. This would
make a total Of $899, ,4973lG for this
year on the face Of returns. The
valuation Of these seyenty-seyen cOun.
ties al equalized last year by the state
board Of equalization was s8JS ,25G-
23l The board has begun to add p
the values as returned and if the
equalization shall have that effect
throughout there will be considerably
more than this sum- as the aggregate
after tse state board shall have COM
peted equalization
Total Of valuations made by the
state biard in assessing public service
corporations so far this year Is $zl3.-
39i.SI3 The total Of public service
corporations not yet assessed is ap-
proxlmately $G3, ,S6l,SG7. The value Of
all public service corporations as as
scsscd by the state board last year
was $2S7 7,G7G,9j0. It thus appears that
the total taxable values for ad va.
loren taxation will be approximately
81 300, 100000 for the year. With a
tax levy Of 3 mills, the maximum
limit under the constitution, the rev
enue from this would be $4,000, 600.
Added to this should be the revenues
from the gross production tax, the in
hcritance tax and income tax and
several minor sources. The gross
production tax would produce great
revenues ordinarily, but that Is tied
up in an appeal to the supreme court
and the determination of the suit is in
doubt.
II would appear likely that the tax
levy this year for state purposes will
be up to the limit of mills under
the constitution and that the revenues
will then be about equal to the ap.
propriations with a prospect that the
other taxes that are in doubt viii
come in to create surplus that may
possibly operate for a lower rate in
the coming year