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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
ANCIENT BABY CAPS VANISH
Has Any One Seen Little White Box
Containing Two Cherished Heir
looms of the Blackburn Family

Somewhere on the road between Bryn
Mawr and the fashionable precincts of
Spruce street two little baby caps, almost
a century old, lie reposing, unmindful of
the worry and anxiety that they are caus-
ing the man who lost them and the
woman to whom they belong
The caps are heirlooms, and were
among the most cherished possessions of
Mrs. c. T. Blackburn, because long years
ago they were worn by her grandmother
a direct descendant of Governor Brad
ford, of Connecticut. Now the Black
burns have a little girl who is old enough
to wear them; she is months of age,
and they are gone.
Mr.. Blackburn is the poor unfortunate
who lost them.
II don't see how It happened" he said
in a distressed tone this morning. II was
going to our new home In Villanova and
stopped in the city en- route. The caps
were in a little white box, and / was
moving them along with a few other
things. When / went to look for them
they they were gone," his voice trailed
of into a wall Of sorrow. I'VE had Just
had them bieached and carefully darned.
so our little girl could wear them and
Mrs Blackburn Is greatly distressed"
A reward has been offered for the re-
turn OF the little bits of embroidery that
once graced the head OF a little baby of
the 1880 period but though the caps were
lost on Saturday no one has as yet come
forward with any knowledge OF them,
and a cloud still hangs over the Black
burn family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
lis. SOLDIER KILLED
BY MEXICAN RAIDERS
IN DESPERATE FIGHT
Ten Americans Rout Band of
Forty After Bandits Slay
One and Wound
Two
nEsPERADoEs IN HIDING
Game Wounded and Some May Have
Been Carried Away Dead by
Comrades

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Sept. iS.-one
rr,sed states soldier was killed and two
s,Aers were wounded when an American
..vslry patrol was attacked on the border
- Mexican raiders early today.
private Arthur Craft was killed and
cirst Sergeant James A. wallace and
Trumpeter Harold Forney were seriously
wounded.
After an hours fighting the Mexicans
r.sreated into heavy growth of mes
quite.
the fght took place near Los lndios,
.hout 1b miles west OF Brownsville
The United States troops engaged were
.,tached 10 Troop A, 18th Cavalry. There
~sre 10 Americans against 20 Mexicans.
After a lengthy exchange of heavy rifle
AZ The United States soldiers charged
s,,tb bayonets and the Mexicans fed In
disorder, some Of them leaving their guns
behind. y,
Although no bodies were found, blood
vas discovered upon the grass where the
Mexicans had made their stand, and II
WIS believed that some raiders were
killed.
some wounded were taken to San Bern.
indo.
Texas rangers are searching the mes.
ouite country along the Rio Grande fol
raiders who may have remained on the
American side.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Observations at Philadelphia
4 ~
Almanac of the Day
Lamps to Be Lighted


SUES ana other vehicles. ...,.,..... ei25 pm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
MAGISTRATE SCORES MOTHER
Says Parents Carelessaess Respon-
sible for Daughters Downfall

Magistrate Tracy today severely repri-
manded a mother who testified that she
did not know that her daughter had
been frepuenting Chinatown. The girl
is Lena Sennitt. is years old, OF 22i4 Boil
ton street. She was arrested last night
as she was about TO enter a Chinese res
taurant. Policemen testified that she had
been I'm Chinatown for the past week
Magistrate Tracy asked Mrs. Sennitt TO
make q statement. She replied that che
did not know her daughter freduented the
Tenderloin, and In fact did not know that
her daughter had been out at night. The
Magistrate I'm a severe lecture told her
that It Is mothers of her type who are
responsible for their daughters downfall.
Two other girls arrested last night in
Chinatown were each sentenced to 30
days They are Anna Donahue. Il years
old, OF Camden, and Helen Powell. 20
years old, of Merchantville Mrs. Dona-
rue testified that her daughter was in
corrigibe and that she had escaped from
a home where the mother had sent her.
She asked the Magistrate to send her
daughter to an institution. Magistrate
Tracy said he would like to comply with
the Yomans request, but the girls were
too bad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
BLUM STORE ATTRACTIONS
Smart Selections of Fall Millinery
Await Visitors

A smart selection OF attractive French
millinery is being shown today at the
Blum store, 1870 Chestnut street. and hats
OF all shapes and sizes are in evidence.
The large hats are principally for even
ing wear, while the smaller shapes do
duty for the street
Black velvet is the most popular. while
dark African brown and midnight blue
hold their own. Directoire shapes in
silk beaver will have very ready sale,
for silk beaver enhances the appearance
of any woman.
one exquisite model on exhibition at
this store is of French design and fash
ioned OF gold lace with a huted edging Of
beaver. The crown is Of black panne
velvet, encircled by stiff white ribbon
and a heavy gold cord. The beaver
gives an added touch of richness to the
whole.
Beaver and opposum will be much used
as trimmings on millinery this fall, for the
edging of hats and also for the fashion,
ing of those dainty little pompons one
sees everywhere.
Another exquisite model was of tri-
corne shape, with double brim, and
circled by a beautiful silver cord with
heavy tassels.
A little mandarin hat of silk beaver
looked exceedingly original, with large
beaded tassels hanging from the side. All
the hats were remarkably good looking,
and their variety exceptional.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Original Submarine on Show

The original Holland submarine. built
in 1875 in Elizabeth, n. j., by John p.
Holland, and the first undersea boat ac-
cepted by the United States Navy, is on
exhibition at 304 Market street, where it
will remain about two months The Hol-
land is the original boat of that type, and
precedes the nine others made by
the same inventor. Her length is 81 feet.
diameter 10 feet 4 inches. displacement
exactly 70 tons, and speed knots on
the surface and knots submerged.
She carried only one torpedo tube in
her blunt nose, as against the four that
are contained in the bows of the modern
submarine, with displacement of 1000
tons and crew of 25 men. This mother
of all submarines carried a crew of five
men, including the officer in charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
NOTED HORSES ENTERED
in WEST CHESTER RACES
Fair and Track Events Open
Tomorrow-Directum
Bingen to Run

WEST CHESTER, Sept. 13.-The an
nual exhibition of the Chester County
Agricultural Association will open tomor-
row at the Shelter track one mile cast
of this place
The racing for the opening day will
bring together many fine horses in each
event, the list being:
7, Twoiyear year r-od trot-Directum BIngen. James
WIahi,l PWaflihna A. B Coke Pacll Mrs Watts, Gable
pSll; A; b. Coke, Paoli.
,,2 2;25 tr2t-The Della Bella, Fred Gerhart.
fmladelphia; Res FIX, E. p Lindsay, Parkers-
zo,medra, ], X SPARKS. PhpadeipSis; Kathi,,
W. r, Armstrong, .Marshslltown. Del; Ia Ia,
% By Ash Albert ySG9 Kline wiiRRnSSiiSR RemSSi6s ESps B9
G A. Brown, Port Deposit Md; Jay Bel,
Brooke LudwiF. DoSgiassviiie: Kempton. TiIu ASJ J.
Il. Brown; Christiana; Pa Count Keller,
Brown, Oak Hill.
2:15 pace-Trent f. volmer, Trenton, N. J.:
Comet Comet H. J. ,Ai,; AAnnan; BT;0 BBoothwyTn; Ps Mack Mack
]. / MSiiioag chsristiane, Pa Peter 'fE g, E.
Tyson WiimingtoH, S' Des oroy6os He Henry Z Dut.
Si Reading gun" Xs6lanG Reed, % ALERT W. Riine,
Readingi Eaqrwe Be Sure, T. N. Toomey,
Chester.
2;17 trot-.Montferrics, James Bell, Phnadel-
phia; The ,Pierette, A; :. Coke. Peoiii The
Pagaita Bel e Volmer, Trenton, n. J.. May
l.. Dillon, h. Vomer, Trenton. N. j.; Leeman.
Turner, Hagerstown, Md. Joe Bellmsn, E. W.
Merkle, Belmont; Al Lee, A. Cummings, Read
Van. IHisTT"D Henry Dutton' Wilmington; Billy Ash.
Albert w. Kline, Heading; r. ~. %. GuIek'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
BLACK AND WHITE SHOP
Elegance, Originality and Beauty
Pervade Opening

Today's opening at the Black and White
Shop, 125 South 18th street, is exceedingly
attractive, and the millinery is exception
al. Large hats are offered for evening
wear and all dressy occasions, while
small shapes are considered "de rigeur"
for the street.
A speciality is made of the small hats
for older women and the smart little
turbans which are SO becoming to the
matron.
Simple trimming is the keynote of most
of the hats here, richness In material and
originality of line being prominent fea-
lures of the opening.
silk beaver is shown in every size and
shape. Many of the models are of gold
and silver, and these have light and
airy appearance Touches Of fur on these
models lend a charming aid to the whole
and give them the right note of richness
and elegance.
one lovely model was three-cornered, ir
silk beaver another of the same shape ir
black velvet The tricorne Will be very
much in vogue this winter, both fol
Young girls and for matrons. 1t Is uni
yersally becoming, and this store is max
ing a special feature OF it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
THREE CHILDREN DIE
AS RESULT OF HEAT
Hottest September 13 in His
tory of Local Bureau-No
Relief in Sight

Three children died today during the
hottest September 1S In the history of the
Weather Bureau in Philadelphia. The
deaths were confined to Camden County.
Three persons were overcome in Phila-
delphia In the words of the Weather
Bureau the mercury skyrocketed after IL
o'clock.
An hour later II showed s6 a climb OF
degrees. At o'clock the mercury
reached SO. at . It was 30. There it stayed
for an hour. and at ran down a degree
to SO. The ages of the dead victims of
the heat range from years to IS months.
They are:
ELIZABETH HAINES, 76l Division street.
JOHN KOHAN, 1898 Salem street.
MARGARET SMITH, 14O Atlantic street,
Gloucester.
In each case Coroner Schroeder gave a
certificate that death was due to the heat
Starting with 60 at o'clock, the tenn
perature began to climb rapidly AL
though the mercury was comparatively
low everybody felt warm, because of the
humidity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
OBITUARIES
General G. A. Forsyth

RoCKPoRT, Mass, Sept 1s.-General
George Alexander Forsyth, u. S. A., re-
tired died at his home here yesterday
after an illness or several months. He
took part in 16 battles and many minor
engagements in the Civil War. and rose
from private in the Chicago Dragons
in 1861 TO brigadier general of volunteers
In 1865 through "his distinguished serv-
ices and conspicuous gallantry." For
gallant conduct In the Indian wars he
received the rank OF brigadier general to
the regular army In 1858 In 1873 he was
appointed to the board of officers to in
spect the armies of Europe and Asia.
He was Is years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
LONG SERVICE HoNoRED
Hat Man at Union League Celebrates
3s Years Of Service

Charles Henry Dorsey. familiarly known
as Deacon" Dorsey to hundreds Of mem
bers of the Union League, is wearing a
particularly broad smile today The fea-
son is that Just IS years ago he was
installed as hat guardian in the corner
under the main stairway CT the League s
home on South Broad street. Members
dropping into the club today greeted
Deacon cordially and congratulated
him upon his long term Of service.
He has handled more than half mil
lion hats during all these years and his
proudest boast is that he never made
mistake. He has been personally thanked
by II Presidents and former Presidents
and has exchanged greetings with scores
of Governors, Senators and Congressmen.
Dorsey is 81 years old and lives az 1907
Olive street. One of his hobbies is rogue.
and when he is not at his stand in the
League he can usually be found at one OF
the rogue courts in the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
INQUEST IN DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Murder and Suicide Will Be Probed
Today

An inquest will be held today into the
death of Frank Radcki, of 1853 Wittee
street, who shot and killed his wife early
yesterday morning in the kitchen of thea
home and then committed suicide. Tho
act was the result of a quarrel more than
a week ago at a wedding reception to
neighbors of the Radickis Relatives say
tho woman had refused to talk to her
husband since that time.
Helen Radicld, 16 years old, daughter
of the dead couple. is dying of tubercu-
losis at the Episcopal Hospital. Physi-
clans fear that the shock would cause
her death II she knew of the murder and
suicide and she has not been told. An
other daughter. Mrs. Michael Kekulka
was in the house at the time Of the
shooting. She ran into the kitchen and
found the bodies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
CRAP GAME RESULTS
IN MURDER OF MAN
Victim Pays With Life for At
tempt to Halt Gambling
at Camp-Meeting

DOVER. Del. Sept. Bone man was
killed and several injured in a shooting
ARRAY over a crap game that occurred at
the colored camp meeting at BIenco. near
Kenton. Del. late last night. Major wat
son. trustee Of the csmp-meetine, who
had endeavored TO break up the crap
game, was shot and almost instantly
killed. Eddie Mcdonald. a North Carolina
negro. was arrested and accused OF the
murder. Only the prompt action OF the
authorities prevented Mcdonald from be-
ing lynched. as Watson was very popular
among the negroes in that section.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
RECEIVER FOR "BARNEY'S"
Once Popular Cafe in Atlantic City
Goes to the Wall

Vice Chancellor Leaning. of New Jer-
sey today appointed John Gosler, of At
lantic City, receiver for the Barney Ho-
tel Company of Atlantic City, in re-
sponse to a petition, filed by August
Generoski, a stockholder and treasurer
OF the company.
The company conducts n cafe at Ken
lucky avenue and the Boardwalk. In
the petitions It was declared that the
assets were s15 '29 and the liabilities,
sSsS20.29. Receivers bond was fixed at
5000. few years ago Barney's was
one of the most popular cafes in Atlantic
City, and was patronized by many Phila-
delphians
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
NEXT MEXICO CONFERENCE
SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW
Latin-Americans Expected to Demand
Recognition of Carranza Claims

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Secretary of
state Lansing and the six Latin-American
enyoys will resume their conferences on
Mexico here tomorrow. Ambassador
Naon. Of Argentina, conferred with Sec
retary Lansing today They decided on
the time of the meeting. Word was at
once sent forth to the several envoys.
Opinion in Washington official circles
"a divided as to what action will be
taken at tomorrow's conference. The ma
jority believe most of the Latin-American
envoys will demand that Carranza be
recognized and allowed to work out Mex
ico's salvation. Secretary Lansing is
known to have discussed this matter with
the President at their conference today.
No word could be obtained as to their
decision. Secretary Lansing would not
discuss the matter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
BALDwIN'S MEN GO TO RUSSIA
Expert Mechanics Will Set up Loco
motives-Doctor Also Sails

pr. Malcolm c. Grow, of T0l South
Goth street, and three expert mechanics
from this city are on their way to Arch
angel on the Russian medical supply
steamship Dwinsk today, Doctor Grow to
become a surgeon in the Russian army
and the mechanics to set up locomotives
The workmen were sent by the Baldwin
Locomotive Works.
Doctor Grow will have the rank of
captain. He may be sent to one of the
Russian field hospitals on the firing line
Doctor Grow expects to be gone about
six months. In his absence his wife will
live with mis- parents at Media. He is a
graduate of Jefferson Medical College
The mechanics sent by Baldwins will
set up 250 engines for use on the short
cut to the White Sea. The locomotives
are now at Archangel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
TO BUILD GRINDsToNE CHURCH
Tacony Baptists Start Structure to
Consist of Material From Disston
Works

The cornerstone of the new TaconY
Baptist Church, to be built of old grind
stones from the Disston saw works, was
laid today with Masonic ceremonies, con-
Quoted by the Grand Lodge Of Pennsyl-
vania and Tacony Lodge No. 800. j..
Henry williams, grand master of Penn
sylvania, laid the stone.
Documents and coins were placed within
the stone at noon, after invocation was
pronounced by Grand Chaplain Frank d.
Lynch The Rev. DR.. c. II. Woolston was
the speaker Music was furnished by
the church choir and band. The new
building Of the "Grindstone Church" Of
which the Rev. George w. Tryon is
pastor, will cost about $4,000. re church
was founded in 1882, The present building
at Disston and Hegerman streets. erected
in 1884, will be torn down as soon as the
new edifce replaces It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
RECEIVER FOR CABARET
Barnay's at Atlantic City Had I'm
successful Season

Barnay's cabaret. in Atlantic City, well
known to Philadelphians. has gone into
the hands of receiver. Upon applica-
ton of Arthur GeneratslIy, treasurer of
the Barnay Hotel Company, which con-
ducts the cabaret, Vice Chancellor Leam-
ing in Camden. today appointed John
Gassler, an Atlantic City hotel keeper
receiver for the concern.
In his petition, Generously states that
the assets of the company were Sl5, ,339 62
and the liabilities S32,0S9. Bad weather
during the early part of the season is
given as the cause of the proceedings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Police Court Chronicles

There is nothing better to drink in the
motning than nice fresh cream, at least
Hattie Rodrigues thinks so. Although
she halls from sunny Spain, land where
wine and coffee are more In demand
than ordinary cream, Hattie declares that
nothing exeels a sip of cream especially
when II comes from a bottle which has
Just been opened, Her mania for cream
led the pretty Spanish girl to sample
that which was left on door steps along
Federal street, near 22d. She put two
bottles inside her waist and two mere
In a large pocket in her skirt. made for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
LEAGUE HEAD ASKED TO QUIT
Opposition Develops to Tip O'Neill il
West

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 13.--A majority OF
the magnates of the Western League, at
a meeting here, decided to ask President
O'Neil to resign.
The meeting was called by Vice Presl-
dent Hanlon, of the Sioux City club, on
refusal of President O'Neill to adhere to
the wishes of a majority of the club
owners to call meeting for the purpose
of discussing conditions.
1t also was decided to elect a new presi-
dent at once but time will be given
O'Nell to resign.
The name of T. NJ. Chivington, presi-
dent of the American Association, was
seriously considered for the office, pro-
vided he would accept. A new board was
elected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Joseph p. Marot

Joseph =. Marot. ss years old. died
suddenly yesterday at his home, at West
Clapier and Mexican streets. Funeral
arrangements have not been announced.
Mr.. Marot was formerly connected with
the United States Custom House here.
but had been living retired since 1885.
Two sons, Henry II. and Rushton, sur
vive him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
BARK LOTA WRECKED
Vessel Left This Port Last Month
With Cargo of Oil

The Norwegian bark Lota has been
wrecked on Sable Island, and will be a
total loss. Her crew has been rescued
The Lota, 1888 tons, sailed August 20
from this city for Marseilles, with a
cargo of lubricating oil. None of the
crew was from this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON, S,

WASHINGTON, Sept 13.
For eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey-Fair tonight and probably Tuesday;
not much change in temperature; light
variable winds, mostly south.
The Western cool area drifted across
the Lake region and is over New Bruins
wick this morning, having passed so far
to the northward that its influence was
barely noticeable in Philadelphia. High
temperatures prevail in the Middle At
lantic States and the Ohio basin with a
moderate excess elsewhere in the eastern
half OF the country. The only immediate
hope for a breaking up of the oppressive
neat lies in the possibility Of an increase
OF barometric pressure to the northeast
condition that is extremely difficult to
anticipate.
U. s. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Observations takan NJ NJ pasta,, ttrna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Michigan Grads Here Aid Fund

philadelphia graduates of the Univer-
sity Of Michigan are being organized IN a
nationwide campaign TO raise $1,000, 900
fer a clubhouse for the University Of
Michigan Union. at Ann Arbor. The
Philadelphia committee Is headed by Oil
yer w. Perrin. II is hoped 10 raise the
required sum during October. Lunch
cons, banquets and smokers will be held
and strenuous efforts made 10 enlist the
services of every Michigan graduate In
this city and vicinity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
DRAFTING BEGINS WEDNESDAY
Major Leagues Will Claim Players
From Minors This Week

The major league drafting season will
open on Wednesday, and while all the
big circuit clubs will try their luck in
the draw, the various ball scouts declare
that the cream of the minor organiza-
tions has been secured by sale or other
arrangements.
The opening and closing dates for the
minor leagues are as follows:
Glass AA, September 22-27 Glass A,
September 30-October 5; Glass B, October
7-12; Glass c. October 1920.
The major leagues will pay from $500
down to $500 a player, according to the
class of iedgue from which he is drawn.
Glass AA clubs and those below this
rating also have the privilege of drafting
from the leagues of still lower standing
at a similar descending scale of prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Collision Shakes Up Passengers

Several hundred PhiIadeIphians return-
ing from the seashore were shaken up
when the Pennsylvania Railroad ferry
boat Hammonton struck the Philadelphia
and Reading tug Penllyn in the Della
ware River last night, just off one of the
Market street slips on the Philadelphia
side of the river. A big hole was gouged
in the side of the tug, but it remained
afioat. No one was injured, deckhands
on the ferryboat calming the passengers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Deputy Coroner Shugart Buried

The body of Deputy Coroner Eugene
sbugart who died at Lake Saranac, N. Y,
was taken to Smyrna, Del, today for in
terment Funeral services had been held
at his late home, l7l3 North 18th street
last night All the members of the Cor
oner's office attended. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Forrest E. Dagger,
rector of st. Paul's Reformed Episcopal
Church
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-13
Bender Tackles Champion Shot

Chief Bender. former pitching star OF the
Athletics and George Marker, lieutenant OF
slsned articles IN New York yesterday for a
uye-bird shooting match TO take place at the
Marker Is the champion live-bird shot OF west
ern Pennsylvania and Bender Is known as one
articles call for purse Of $500 10 be given
the winner. Each man will shoot at 80 birds.