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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-17
IN THE FATHERLAND.
INTERESTING BITS OF NEWS
FROM THE GREAT GERMAN
EMPIRE,
WHAT'S DOING IN OLD HOME
Summary Of the Most Important Hap
penings in the Land of the Kaiser
Timely Items for the German
Readers.

Arrangements for more complete
consolidation of Belgian financial in
terests with those of Germany are
moving rapidly forward. In Antwerp.
1t Is announced, the German admins
traitor OF the Banque Centrale Anver-
solse has given out information that it
IS to be absorbed by the Deutsche
bank, it's head being a director of the
latter institution.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-08-17

The wife of Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg christened the new German
battle cruiser "Hindenburg, launched
at WilhelmShaven. Won Hindenbure
telegraphed the kaiser expressing his
gratitude at this unusual honor.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-20
LOCAL CHAMBERS PUBLICITY WORK
 FOUND READY RESPONSE IN CHICAGO


RK ANY CORDOVANS have pleasant recolections of the V\ visit of James Keeey, the Chicago newspaper man, LII city, about two years ago. Since then he has been persistent booster for the territory and the development of latent Through the efforts of such influential and the publications he great deal of good has been accomplished in the way of creating public sentiment in favor just demands and that he not appealed to in vain evidenced by bated copy of the Chicago Herald received in the last mail In fact the date of the paper August 8 ast and under the caption of Give Alaska Help Now' Editor Keeley says
 The Herald has received appeal from the Chamber of Commerce of Corova Alaska for immediate action to end the teup under which that errtory coal deposit have been for than years and for their opening to commercial and industrial
 The Herald is in complete sympathy with this appeal Whatever the merits of the action which stopped Alaskan de veopmen-however necessary it in the larger national in eres prevent what looked like attempt monoposc grabbing of Alaskas natural resoucest is tme and past me that the controversy should be ended somehow and Alas ka given a chance.
 Owing to the governmental and legislative tangle into which the Alaska coal question has become involved the Euro pean has brought upon the people of Alaska peculiar hard ships With coal of her Alaska de- pendent for coal upon British Columbia That supply may be cut off the result of military and operations
 It is being off dispatch in yesterdays Herald recorded sezure of coal bound for Alaska for the of the British navy. Of the seized coal will be paid for but money cannot mmedate replace 1t to industries waiting for 1t hundreds of miles away keep the little community depending that against the approaching arctic winter
 Owing the coincidence of the and low copper prices Alaska mines being shut down Thus income is decreasing food prices rise and outgo increases The askans from whom this appeal do presume to suggest the meth cd by which Alaska coal should be thrown open to use"
 We do insist they add and rightly that it is absolute y necessary to open 1t way either through leasing system private ownership operaton to the end that the coal may be used.''
 Our fellow citizens of Alaska facing industrial ship wreck and personal cold and famine for themselves and their women and children Their cry for hep and help once not-must notgo unheeded by the governmental powers that irresponsible for the continuance of the Alaska eup"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-20
THE PROPHECY OF PINCHOT
 WAS ONLY A NIGHTMARE

n ETWEEN the predictions and realization of Clifford Pin
 chot there yarns gulf deep the pile of AcherOn
 In speech made at Pittsburg, Pa three days before election the ustrous lobby agent of the PocahOnas Coal Com pany said NeXt Wednesday Boise Penrose will be retired from the United States Senate by avalanche of votes that will bury him for all time''
 There indeed burial in Pennsylvania election day but PnchO and not PnrOse that furnished the corpse
 The orator further said ''I will be elected want help to ct to the United States Senate not that for the honor of the office its emoumens but simply to rid this state and nation of Boes Penrose, etc, etc.,
 Pnchot unsesh disregard of the hOnos and emOuments of the Senaorshp appreciated by the voters of Pensy vana for they permitted him to get out of the megh and main in sweet secuson of domestic quiet by overwhelming majority.
 Pinchot is catching it going and coming The passage of the Alaska coaand leasing bill has deprived him of his from the Pocahonta Coal company and the election of Penrose has blghted his young ambition to be Senator.
 Hereafter he will take to heart the advice of John Billings -''never prohecy unless you know.'-Los Angeles Times
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-20

Cordovans have to feel joyful the publish ed exclusively in last nights Daily Times that the Treasury De- pertinent had made its selection of site for $000 federal building This tract of ground includes twelve lots donated the ythe Cordova ownsite Company and
 Hazeet trustee for that company in Washington he immediately deeded the lots Uncle Sam and will make effort have work started the construction of the public building at early date possible
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-20

That fellow who, though worth $4,000 stole $4 from waitres is fortunate in that the lawmakers hay ing met up with the like of him, have not written statute adequately covering his Otherwise he would have escaped with a jail sentence
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-20

Michigan senator proposes that buy Mexico. Michi far enough away from the fountain of anarchy suggest such project The absurdty of it might be less there reasonably certain guarantee against buying several million colonies of revolutionary germs along with the land
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
CURTIS oRCHEsTRA's CONCERT
First Performance of Season Attended
by Large Audience

The orchestra of the Curtis Publishing
Company gave its first concert of the
new season last night in the auditorium
of the Curtis Building. independence
Square. The auditorium was filed.
Conducted by Samuel l.. Laciar, of the
editorial STAFF of the Ladies' Home Jour
nal, the orchestra began the program
with the overture to Adolphe Adams
opera, "If l Were King" The conclud-
ing number was the coronation march
from Meyerbeer's Prophet" Mr.. Laciar
relinquished his baton to Walter r.
Bardsley In the playing of Saint-Saens'
prelude to THE Deluge." and played the
violin obligato himself. Miss Mabel
Elms, of the Journal editorial staff sang
an aria from "Herodiade,' by Massenet.
Schubert's Symphony In Minor was
played by the orchestra. Johann Strauss
"Tales From the Vienna Woods" was
played. In Titls "Serenade" the flute
solo was played by Herman Schlimm. of
the editorial engraving department, and
the horn solo by r. N. Sullivan. of the
machinery repair department.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
ATTACK ON ST0NEMEN
CAUSES BIG STIR
Religious Workers of All De-
nominations Discuss Letter
of the Rev. d. M. Steele

Churchmen and religious workers of all
denominations arc today discussing the
attack on the Stonemen's Fellowship
made yesterday by the Rev. David NJ
Steele, rector of the Episcopal Church
of St. Luke and Epiphany. Doctor Stone
called on the nondenominational COM
mittee, headed by the Rev. DIR. William
H. Roberts, to work for the disbanding
of the organization rather than to a GER
tain extent sanction its existence by
objecting only to certain forms OF ritual
used i'm administering degrees
Because this attack, which was made
in an open letter to Doctor Roberts. comes
from one of the leading Episcopal cler-
gymen of the diocese of Pennsylvania
and from man with whom the Rev. II.
c. Stone, founder of the Fellowship, was
formerly an assistant at st. Luke AMI
Epiphany Church. 1t has caused much
surprise and discussion.
The non-Episcopal ministers are now
waiting with much anxiety for Bishop
Rhlnelander's decision on the invitation to
become honorary chaplain of the Fellow
ship. If the Bishop accepts the position,
prominent religious workers assert 1t
would virtually mean that the Episco-
pal Church in Philadelphia intends to in
dorse it. Should Bishop Rhinelander de-
cline the honor, they say the cluo would
have to stand or fall by its own power.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
WILLS BODY TO COLLEGE
Man Makes Strange Bequest and
Names Domestic Infelicity as
the Cause

The body of George Saxer. an aged
Philadelphian. who died several days
ago at the Bucks County Almshousc.
will go to the jefferson College for sci
entific purposes If the provisions of
strange will found today among his ef-
fects are carried out In the will, which
is unsigned. SaXer says he bequeathes
his body to the college because his wife
was mo account" A brother of the dead
man, who was notified of SaXer's death.
refused the body, 1t is said, because he
alleged that he was mo good" and did
not care what became of the body.
Authorities at the jefferson College
said today that they had not received
word that the body had been willed to
them. The will. which was not witnessed.
was drawn in this city on February 3.
1901. and Is as follows
II. George Saxer, being of good health
and sound mind, do in the interest of
science bequeath my body after death
to the Jefferson Medical College. L
was born March 3. lS47. The reason |
do this is because my wife is no ac-
count. She is always bothering me
to get insured and at the same time
threatening to put me out of the way.
saying l am no good any more. God
have mercy on my children, as they
are all insured"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
MEDICAL MEN TO TRY
TO PREVENT DISEASE
First Meeting of Physicians to
Discuss Problem to Be
Held Today

committee of physicians representing
the County Medical Society will meet to-
day TO talk over the proposition OF es-
tablishing in all parts of the city new
kind of dispensary-a dispensary for the
prevention of disease. The dispensaries
operated at present aim TO cure disease
after it has made its appearance.
The plans of the physicians are indef-
mite, and they are merely going TO talk
over the proposition and then present
report TO the County Medical Society.
Just now the new dispensaries, IL they are
established, will be operated, has not been
settled. That is a detail to be considered
later. But the idea is in line with the
spirit of present day social work-that an
atom of prevention is worth ton of
cure.
The committee OF physicians which is
TO consider the matter is headed by DR..
Howard c. Carpenter. Other members
are Dr. William L. Bradley, DIR. Charles
Dorwarth, DR.. Brooke NJ. Anspach, DR..
j. Bleckenschmidt, DR. Alice Seabrook
and DR.. Alice w. Tallant.
The meeting will be held in the College
of Physicians at 1880 II Is expected that
representatives Of hospitals of the city
will be present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
FOOD FISH LOOKING THEIR
BEST AT TERMINAL MARKET
Finny Creatures Exhibited on Third
Day of Annual Show

Today Is being given over especially to
the exhibition of fish at the third annual
pure food show In the Reading Terminal
Market,
Many different specimens will be on
exhibition and sale. In all there will be
"a different species. emong them the tile
fish, recently approved as food fish
by the United states Commissioner OF
Fisheries. The tile fish was thought to
have been cxtermnated, and only re-
Gently was discovered again in numbers
large enough to he valuable commercially.
The fish at the market are dressed in
their hest. They have been carefully
cleaned. and the stalls where they arc
sold made even more spick and span than
usu..l. Tho stalls are decorated with
greens and flowers, and the fish, too
have been bcauthed by the decorative
use of cranberrlcs and bunches of parsley
The market will be open until 10 o'clock
tonight. and the band will be there until
closing time. Tomorrow will be market
day."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
PEACE FLAG FINISHED
BY BETSY ROSS KIN
Great = Granddaughter of Fa-
nous Woman Put Finishing
Touches on Ford's Emblem

CHURCHVILLE, Pa, Dec. 10. Miss
Sara Markley Wilson. a great-grand-
daughter of Betsy Ross. who lives at
Churchville, did the finishing work On
the peace flag which accompanied the
Ford ark and its peace cohorts in their
efforts Ito get the boys out of the trench-
es by Christmas" When she adorned
the flag with her handiwork, she did not
konw for what purpose it was to be used
But now that she does know, she lodges
no protest. However, at her Bucks Coun-
ty home she did say:
"I have no sympathy with the excur-
sion of Mr.. Ford. But If the flag I
worked on will do any good, 1t will be
charming. But l am afraid Mr.. Fol- d
will accomplish nothing on this foolish
mission If Mr.. Ford wanted to d. any
real good, then why didn't he take the
money he is throwing away on the trip
and give It to the war sufferers, the Bel
gians and others who are destitute and
starving"
She took fling at Bryan, and among
other things said:
I'VE never had Secretary of state
who went around the country making
speeches as he has. I don't believe he
can influence any one for peace"
The aged Betsy Ross descendant has
been making emblems for IS years. She
said her work on the peace flag came
through an order from the William II.
Horstmann Company.
AS she discussed the flag incident at
her home she sat In genuine Chippen-
dale chair, a relic from the Betsy Ross
home. she has been offered $500 for the
chair by antique dealers. She lives with
a sister, Miss Clarissa Sidney Wilson,
and a brother. Jacob Markley Wilson.
The latter is 63 years old and the young
est of the trio.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10

one day his star will shine in the the
atrical armament as brightly as that of
the other Caruso. 1t is his ambition to
eclipse his famous predecessor.
Unfortunately. Arthur f. Heeb, man
ager of the hotel and his fellow walters
do not share his optimism as to the ope-
rattle career. While they will readily ad-
NIT that Joe shows great promise of be-
coming n frst-class efficient waiter, and
oil even attaining the pedestal of a head
waitcrshlp, they frankly declare that they
fail to detect any harmony in his bari
tonic" exhibitions. But, then, Manager
Heeb and the hotel attendants are not
opera critics, nor are they experienced
in managing such stars as Madame Melba
and Scotti. So they may be incompetent
TO judge of the merits OF his voice.
Joe says that serenading Is his spe-
cialty. Many times In the "old country,
in beloved Napoli he sang, accompanied
by hand organ, to American tourists on
the hotel balconies. When he had Moth
ing in particular to do he would stroll
down to the sun-baked beach at Sorrento
and sing while the fishermen brought in
their "hauls." Joe says that Americans
abroad appreciated his voice much more
than those here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10

George j. Furst I6 years old. iOG3 Meyer
street. was held without bail today to
await the action of the Grand Jury on
the charge of causing the death of
George T. Rainey. 60 years old, 23lS East
Lctterly street. who was struck by an
automobile at Tulip and Norris streets
on october II. At the time of Raineys
death, in St. Mary's Hospital, a certiii-
cate saying that he succumbed to gas
tritis was given to the Coroner. At the
inquest witnesses testified that Rainey
was struck by an automobile which es-
capped. The body was eXhumed, and 1t
was testified by the Coroner's physician
that Raineys death was due TO concus-
sion of the brain and hemorrhagcs. Furst
was arrested. lie denied his car struck
the man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
CHINESE NIGHT" AT U. OF p.
Oriental Students to Hear Address by
General Hsin

General Hwang Hsin, commanding
general of the Chinese Revolutionary
Army Of 1911. will address the chinese
students of the University of Pennsylvania
in their annual "Chinese Night, celebra-
tion to be held in Houston Hall tonight.
The early part Of the evening will be
devoted TO native numbers by members
of the Chinese Club. After the entertain
ment the members of the club will hold
an informal reception. at which time
Oriental refreshments will be served.
l.. II. T. Wei, chairman of the commit
tee in charge OF the affair, will deliver
the opening address and V. T. Nav. presl-
dent of the Chinese Students Club, will
welcome the students on behalf OF the
club. Miss Mary Moo student nurse
at the Presbyterian Hospital will render
a Hawaiian song. Chinese vaudeville
stunts dances and songs will be other
pieces on the program.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10

paign and this was not enough to cover
two-thirds OF the state.
The counties Of Bradford, Forrest. Me-
Kean. Mercer. Potter and Warren voted
more than 2 to / in favor Of suffrage The
total vote OF the state was $500 for. and
40,575 against, the cause losing by only
81, ,2S3. OF this adverse majority Phiia-
delphia contributed 45.152 votes Tho
counties OF Berks, Lancaster. Bucks,
Montgomery, Northampton, Lehigh, Leb-
anon, York end few other counties.
with their large population of German
descent, recorded an adverse vote of fully
$1,000 Comparing the vote for the
suffrage amendment with that Of the
presidential election In 1912, X appears
that the women received more votes for
their cause than were given for TAFT by
1907, and only 1927 less than Wood
row Wilson received. Neither Of These
candidates had declared for woman
suffrage. but Roosevelt, who did, received
447 426 votes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
LIBRARY FOR A CAMDEN PARK
Talking Machine Company President
the Donor to City

Eldrdge II. johnson, president of the
Victor alknE TMachine Company, will
erect and equip a library building in
Cooper Park, Camden, and present it TO
that city, according to an announcement
made by members of the Park Commits
sion.
A meeting of the commission was held
last night in conjunction with n meeting
OF the library trustees OF the Free Lii
brary, and the offer was accepted, and Il
resolution to that effect drafted which
will be brought before City Council for
ratification on. December 90.
The new building is to be n two-story
structure, 40 feet deep, and with CO.
foot front. 1t will cost Sl3O,OO0.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
Christmas Suggestions

Another new design in dressing table
and bureau fixings is on the market.
Ihese make an ideal gift IL you want to
select something more elaborate than the
ordinary remembrance. One stunning
service for the boudoir is called Du Barry
ware, 1t is made of "a composition on
cream background, featuring raised de-
signs of garlands of flowers. The utili-
tartan idea is not lacking, either, for the
whole set of l3 pieces may be placed in
soapy water and washed. The price is
$40.
comes in black and white rose and white
or blue and white, TO match milady's
Doudoir The articles of this set are fair
~ large, and include all the wanted
pieces comb, brush, mirror. hair receiver,
punbox, nailhle, buttonhook. shoehorn,
etc They sell at various prices individ-
ually, but the set costs 1915. The same
style set in all white ivory costs sl0.75.
An odd finger ring is happy thought
Tor the young man who is selecting a
siit for his fiancee. One shop showed
stunning model in the newest green gold,
win the antique finish which is so sought
after just now. The stone was a lovely
submarine. brilliant enough to pass for
diamond, with a pierced setting OF the
The price S32.
Another unusual and highly acceptable
gu Tor girl is a miniature lorgnon.
rms isn't the regulation lorgnon, by
any means 1t is very small version OF
~ made in sections. SO that IL may be
smut up and slipped into the handbag
~ II Is not worn on a chain. The price
Is s2S
rare perfumes and scents OF refined
eieganee are always acceptable, but it is
great mistake to select a perfume for
lady II she has decided preference.
good extract is a personal. individual
enoiee, and If 1t Is not possible to buy
@hat the person uses. select something
eise-gloyes or handkerchiefs or books are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
CLUB TO PLAY SANTA CLAUS
Pen and Pencil Men to GLADDEN. Hearts
Of 1900 Children

The hearts Of more than 1900 children
will be gladdened on the afternoon OF
December %, when they will receive toys,
books, candy and other gifts from the
Pen and Pencil Club. The annual Christi
mas entertainment. which for years has
been feature of the Pen and Pencil
Club, will be held this year at the For
rest Theatre. The theatre has been do
mated through the courtesy OF Samuel
Il. Nixon.
Ralph Bingham, who naugurated the
children's entertainments % years ago,
will again be in the role of Santa Claus.
He Is known to thousands of youngsters
in this city. who yearly attend the en-
tertainments. Harry Jordan, manager
of Keith's Theatre, will be general stage
manager. The program will consist of
high-class vaudeville entertainment. The
police band will furnish the music.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
33 OF 81 COUNTIES IN STATE
FOR SUFFRAGE BY 47,367
Philadelphia the Stumbling Block for
"The Cause"

Statistics showing the Unexpectedly
large vote that the Woman Suffrage
Amendment received at the polls on
November 2. have been compiled by the
Pennsylvania Mems League for Woman
Suffrage. They show, according to the
League, that 33 out of the 81 counties
gave an affirmative vote with n majority
Of 1887. Nine other counties, combined,
gave only a ma iority of 2,557 against the
cause" or the 13 western and north
ern tier counties, every one voted for
the amendment.
Philadelphia according to the League,
was the stumbling block on which the
cause" fcl this city defeating the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
REAR ADMIRAL LUDLOW
Retired From United States Navy in
1899

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-Rear- Admiral
Nicoll Ludlow, 73 years old, retired. died
at the Hotel Gotham here early today of
pneumonia.
Admiral Ludlow was stricken late Mon
day and had been unconscious much OF
the time up to the hour of his death. He
was retired from the navy i'm 1899
A brother. Edward Ludlow, will direct
the funeral arrangements.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10
Two Women Hurt; Hose Cart Hits Car

Two passengers were injured in a col
lision between hose cart attached to
Engine Company No. "a and a street
ear on Girard avenue at 9th street to-
day Mrs. Elizabeth Bent. of S3S North
Robinson street. and Miss Genevieve
Seal of 3i2 North Robinson street, were
cut by glass and were taken TO the Ger
man Hospital. Their injuries were slight.
According to William Coll. driver of the
hose cart, the street car stopped in the
middle OF the block to take on pas
senger and got in the way OF the hose
cart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-10

The ambition to become a grand opera
star filled the italian heart of Joe Caruso,
assistant winter at the Hotel Stenton,
today as he tossed the dishes around and
wartled y Venetian air. That Is, he war
bled until the head waiter cut the flow
OF notes short by ordering him to can
that noise"
This was done in friendly spirit, the
head walter suggesting that the patrons
might desire to breakfast, as usual, and
that 1t would facilitate matters to post
pone the operate outburst.
This was not unusual for Joe. II is
almost daily occurrence for him to
burst into song as he goes about his
tasks He hopes in this way TO get the
necessary practice which will ut him for
the role of an opera idol. The ambition
to grace the footlghts was lngrained In
Joe's nature in early boyhood and has
never left him. It's an easy bet of dol
lars to doughnuts, in his opinion, that