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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
BRITAIN RESTRICTS SHIPPING
IN WEST COAST CHANNELS

LONDON, Feb. 24-The Irish and North
Channels, separating England and Scot
land from Ireland. have been virtually
closed to navigation by order OF the Brit
ish Admiralty.
The southern entrance to the Irish
Channel is called ST. Georges Channel
through which Transatlantic liners pass
on their way between Liverpool and
United States ports.
The Admiralty's orders require that all
traffie wishing TO proceed through me
North Channel must pass to the SOUTH
ward OF Rathlin Island. between sunrise
and sunset.
No ship win be allowed within four
miles of Rathlin Island between sunset
and sunrise.
The announcement was made today thAt
four more liners have been Withdrawn
from transatlantic service. They are the
Orduna and Franeonia, OF the CunAra
Line. and the Minnewaska and Minneapo-
lis. Of the Atlantic Transport Line IL Is
ASSUMED that these vessels viii be added
10 the great fleet employed In carrying
soldiers and munitions OF war 70 France
or other war areas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Seper,s Antn DESTROYED

Select Councilman Charles Seger's auto
mobile burned UP early today at 37th
and Spruce streets when defective in
sulation ignited gasoline in tank un-
der the front seat. seger's chauffeur
was driving the car at the time. Seger
himself is at st. Lucie. Fla. with Sem
ators McNlchol and Ware. The automo-
bile, which was going west on Spruce
street. stopped suddenly and the few
passersby saw flames licking about the
radiator. Charles Beaston, a druggist at
37tn and Spruce streets. filed a carriage
robe with sand and tried to stop the
flames. The automobile was destroyed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
BRITISH WATERS SWARM
WITH FOES SUBMARINES
LONDON. Feb. "a

LONDON fSbs
The Irish Sea, the English Channel and
the North Sea are reported swarming
with submarines. In these waters the
underwater craft have damaged or sunk
eight ships since the war zone" procla-
nation went into effect less than week
ago.
Many rumors are current here. 1t was
reported that several German submarines
had been attacked by warships In the
Straits of Dover and were either sunk or
badly damaged but there is no official
confirmation of this rumor
1t is believed that all members or the
crew of the American ship Carib were
saved when she was sunk by mine In
the North Sea while on her way TO Bremen
with a cargo OF cotton.
The pilot of the Norwegian ship Regin'
who is In the hospital at Dover states
that the vessel was scarcely moving when
she was attacked. Her crew were saved
by British destroyers.
An Amsterdam dispatch says that the
steamship Princess Juliana sailed from
Flushing for Tilbury, Eng, in spite OF the
menaces to navigation in English waters.
The same dispatch said that the crew or
the steamer Deutschland mutinied and re-
fused TO take the vessel out OF port.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
SUBMARINE ATTACKS
CROSS CHANNEL BOAT
British Passenger Ship Avoids Tor
pedo's Rush by Slowing Down.
LONDON, Feb. "a.

LONDON, Feb. "a.
The following statement has been issued
by the Official Press Bureau:
The Secretary of the Admiralty an
nounces that the FolSestone- Boulogne
cross-Channel passenger boat was attack
ed Monday night shortly after leaving
Boulogne Harbor by German submarine
One torpedo passed 80 yards ahead of the
ship.
The passengers, numbering 90, consisted
of civilians and included number of
neutrals.
A dispatch from Paris says:
"a German submarine. which for the
last few days had been lying in the Eng
lish Channel in wait for steam packets
plying between France and England, last
night fired a torpedo at the steamship
Victoria while she was on the voyage from
Boulogne to Folkestone with a number of
passengers, including some Americans.
"The captain of the Victoria saw the
characteristic wake made by the torpedo
and slowed down his vessel and the
torpedo passed harmlessly about 100 feet
in front of her. The French second light
squadron was informed to keep a sharp
lookout in the Channel for the subma-
rine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
FAMOUS GIRL MODEL
BEFORE MAGISTRATE
inspired and Posed for Most
Famous Drawings of Gibson
and Christy.

The model who inspired and posed for
.a,v Of the most famous drawings Of
r,srIea Dana Gibson and Howard
,,,'.rd,er Christy stood before the desk
y ,he 4th street and Snyder avenue sta
s,.y bouse today, a wreck of the beauti-
~, brunette she once was. Her name
y Nellie Hulges. She took the pledge
hosore Magistrate Carson to abstain from
further use of liquor.
sin possessing some traces OF the dark
beauty which had fascinated Gibson and
Shriafv-a beauty which subsequently
sa,iied down on admirers in thousands Of
bones-the model said she was tired OF
rfa AT 2s she said she had nothing fur
tber 20 interest her and admitted she had
baen f1ghting a losing battle since her
hvehand left her, taking their young
daughter with him, about year ago.
Magistrate Carson gave the young
,vornan kindly advice and administered
,he pledge. The former model was known
N the Magistrate, who wrote to Artists
rhristy and Gibson about her some time
.oo. From the two masters Of the crayon
ara pencil he learned that Miss Hulges'
sIaIm was true that she was, in fact, the
original of many of their most popular
drawings.
Miss Huges who resumed use of her
,raiden name after her husband obtained
divorce from her year ago. told the
sfaeistrate she had been living for some
eiared she thought II she took the pledge
sbe could revive her interest in life and
rerhaps make visit to her young daugh-
,er posslble. The daughter Is living in
Nav York with her father, according to
fhe MAGISTRATE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
GIRL SEXES ONE OF GANG
THAT TRIED TO ROB NEIGHBOR
Holds Him Long Enough TO Make
Capture by Police Possible.


Three men, one Of whom refused 10
submit 10 capture until several shots
had been fired over his head, were ar
ralgned before Magistrate Morris today
on the charge OF attempting to rob the
home Of Mrs. Amanda Clark, 24ls NoTth
22d street The prisoners, who were held
without bail for court, are Bernard Me-
Laughlin. "a years old, 252i Sartain street;
Joseph Phillips, 10 years old, s3s Cantrell
street, and Frank Herman. who said he
had no homo.
The men we're captured through the
bravery OF Miss Helen Lynch, 20 years
old, daughter OF Patrick Lynch, an attor-
ney, OF 2147 North 22d street, who held
one OF the intruders long enough 20 make
possible his capture by the police. who
were summoned by her father. The other
two men got away, one OF them knocking
down Mrs. Helen Shelmerdlne, 40 years
old, as he fed through her home. 21i3
North 22d street, and we're afterward
captured.
Lieutenant Little and squad Of police
from the goth and Berks streets station
captured the third man, who was found
lying unconscious In the street after they
had fired at him. At first they thought
he had been wounded. but examination
at a hospital showed that he was suffer-
Ing from the effects Of drugs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
WOMAN swooNs IN COURT
Rose Silverstein's Mother Faints After
Denouncing Would-be Eloper.

Mrs. ]. E. Silversteln, mother OF Rose
sllversteln, the 17-year-old Germantown
girl whose elopement was frustrated yes
terday morning when she awakened the
family by tripping over a chair. caused a
scene in the Germantown police station
this morning when she tainted after de-
nouncng the man who attempted to elope
with her daughter.
Benjamin Leavens. of 14S North sth
street, the prospective bridegroom. con-
fessed to Magistrate Pennock that he was
n married man and intended to keep the
girl at the home of friends until he sue
ceeded in obtaining n divorce. He was
sentenced to ten days in the County
Prison. The young woman was released
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
COMPENSATION BILL
TO BE MADE PUBLIC
Brumbaugh Wants Thorough
Discussion Of Measure Be
fore 1t Is Submitted.

HARRISBURG, Feb. a. = The admin
istration workmen's compensation bill -
in the hands Of Attorney General Brown
in proof form today for final correction
and the text win be given out in day or
two, as II has been decided to submit
IL to the public, together with voIumsns
GUS explanation, before II is presented to
the Legislature.
In order to make II conform with pro-
visions of the State Constitution, It VIII
be elective In form, but II is understood
that It Ia so drawn that II Will be ecner-
ally more desirable for the employer to
accept than TO reject It. The bill itself
will include every class of labor In the
State, but Il will be accompanied by
supplemental measure exemptng domestic
and farm labor from it's provielons. This
has been deemed advisable, 30 that II the
Supreme Court should decide that It Is not
constitutional to exempt these classes
OF employment the legality OF the COM
pensation act as a whole would not be
affected.
There has been no general demand for
the inclusion OF farm and domestic labor
except by those who hoped thereby 10
cause such a public disturbance over the
bill as would result in its failure to pass.
and Attorney General Brown Is confident
that the supplemental act proposed will
not only allow their elimination but will
safeguard the measure as whole. The
act will provide for the insuring OF em-
ployers against loss and will be so
drawn as to make payments of benefits
to employees prompt and certain.
This is on of the requirements insisted
upon by Governor Brumbaugh who has
expressed the belief that the only form
of relief worth considering In cases OF in
dustrinl accident is that which shall put
money into the hand of the employe
when It is most needed and without red
tame
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
THIEF WRECKS FURNITURE
Man Suspected of Robbery Sent to

Man Suspected of Robbery Sent to
House of Correction.
An enraged thief. who found only s2.3O
in the house which he entered, smashed
the furniture in revenge early this morn
ing and escaped before the sleeping fam
lily could capture him, Suspected OF being
the guilty one. Charles Matthews. 20
years old. no home, was arrested today by
Acting Detective Farmer at 43d street and
Wyalusing avenue, and sentenced to three
months in the House OF Correction by
Magistrate Boyle. OF the 39th street and
Lancaster avenue station.
Matthews denied wrecking the furni-
ture. The fact remains that Thomas j.
Hess, 9l5 North 43d street, and his family
and several guests were awakened during
the night by clatter downstairs, and
found the furniture topsy-turvy and $3.50
gone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
BRUMBAUGH TO BE POSTED
Asks Department Heads to Watch Out
for Legislation.

HARRISBURG, Feb. "a. - Governor
Brumbaugh, in letter to the heads of
the several departments of the State
Government asks them to be on the look
out for legislation affecting his depart
ment. The Governor directs each head
and division chief to procure copies of
such bills and file them with the At
torney General. together with whatever
comment is deemed advisable. BY this
means the Governor will be kept fully
advised as to legislation having to do with
the State Government, with a ready ref
erence at hand as to the views of the va
Tious officials most closely affected by any
changes proposed.
This is the first request of the kind
ever made. The State Legislative Ref
erence Bureau still has in course of prep
aration large number of bills to be pre-
sented early in March.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
CALLER" ACCUSED OF THEFT

Joseph Shepherd. 25 years old, 1898
North 5th street. by calling on Miss
Sarah Vickers, 3445 North 9Th street,
learned enough about the house to ran
sack 1t and steal Jewelry valued at $50,
according to the Nicetown police He
was arrested last night and this morning
was held in $500 bail for court by Magis-
trate Wrigley.
The theft occurred last October. Mrs.
vlekers was certain Shepherd was the
thlef, as he had frequently called at
tne house to see her daughter and his
visits ceased at the time of the robbery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
BERGDoLL HOME ROBBED
Man Servant Accused Of Taking Valu-
able Jewels.

The theft OF s12o7 worth of jewelry and
SIS in money by man servant was re-
ported to the police today by Mrs. Emma
C. Bergdoll, widow of the brewer and
mother of Grover Bergdoll, famed for his
feats with motorcars and aeroplanes.
Detectives are looking for Jacob Miller
n servant in Mrs. Bergdoll's 52d street
and Wynneheld avenue home. Mrs. Berg
doll said he ran out of the house yester-
day afternoon and has not been seen
since. The jewelry consisted of rings and
brooches, some of the pieces being very
valuable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
TEN SHIPS IN FIVE DAYS
TORPEDO AND NINE nInrrnfs

Ten nterchont ships hare been
sunk or ddmoDed bD torpedoes or
mines since the German "iudr soneo
order t0ent into effect Fe6ruary is.
TheV are.
Belrid0e, Nor,ceOidn. Februdyv 20
oU DoUer, England, damaged bv sub-
marine.
Dtnordh, French, February 20. on
Dteppe, France, damdged bp sub
marine.
CGmbdnk, British, Fejrudry sf. so
miles 1oest Of Liverpool, sank bv
submarine.
Dotonshire, British. February qt
on Isle Of Man In irish Sea, sunk
bv submarine.
EVelyn, American, February es.
% Borkitn Island, Germany, sunk
bv mtne.
Reoin, Norwegian, February qs.
oG DoUer, Eh0ldnS, sunb bp SUB
marine.
. Garth, American, rebyunry es
sunk bU nine of German coast
Brdnbsonte Chine, British, Febru-
drU 2S, damaged aud probablp sunk
bD submarine IN English Channel
OdkbU, British, February "a, off
Folbstone, sunk bu submarine.
Specid, StUedish, February g4, IN
North Sea, sunk bD mine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
BERLIN CONSIDERS U. S.
FOOD ADJUSTMENT PLAN
BERLIN, Feb. "a

The German Foreign Office began con-
sideration today of new note from the
United States proposing an adjustment of
the food question that has resulted in
the German blockade of England, with
peril to neutral shipping.
United States Ambassador Gerard has
been asked to call at the Foreign Office
this afternoon for n conference with For
eign Minister Won Jagow.
The Foreign Office understands that a
note of similar nature has been presented
to the British Government and 1t is prob
able that Germany will wait for action
upon 1t by England before replying to
the Washington communication.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
HOLn.I1P MEN HELD

A quart bottle of whiskey is all that
three men VINO held up Anthony stilfus
of 1862 South Lee street, early this morn
ing, had to show for their trouble.
The men are Robert Rindler, of 7th
above Vine street; Glossen Terry, of
Franklin and Callowhill streets. and John
Price. of Spring Garden near 9th street.
They were held without bail for hear
ing next Wednesday morning by Magis-
trate Tracy. accused of aggravated as
sault and battery and highway robbery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
WHITE LIGHTS FOR VEHICLES

All red lights carried on the front oi
vehicles are to be replaced by white
lights, according TO an order from Super
intendent of Police Robinson. issued to-
day. This order win affect all patrol and
fire wagons and hospital ambulances. The
order is issued to prevent possible mis-.
understandings and accidents among
drivers who may assume that the red
light now borne on the front of vehicles
is the rear light required by law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Child Saves Parents From Death

Two-year-old Dominicl1 Tesauro saved
his parents from possible suffocation early
u'is morning, when there was a fire In
the kitchen of their home at 1914 Unity
Street, Frankford. Lying In a crib beside
the bed OF his mother. Rose Tesauro. he
awoke her by crying. The room was filled
with heavy smoke pouring in from a fiue
connecting 1t with the kitchen below. The
frightened woman's cry of "Firel" awak-
ened her husband. A local alarm was
turned in and the fire was extingulshed
With trihing loss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
neath Came as De Worked

While doing some upholstery work to-
day in the home OF Thomas Hunter,
president OF the Acme Tea Company, at
1925 Rittenhouse street. Oscar Heulings,
90 years old, OF 222s North 18th street.
was taken suddenly Ill Of heart disease
ana died In an ambulance while on the
way to Jefferson Hospital. Heulings was
employed by Hale & Kilburn, upholster-
ers, OF 1915 Walnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Many Seek Civil Service Jobs

me army OF the unemployed continues
70 oesiege the Civil Service Commission
.or positions In city service. More than
~ men will take eight separate examina-
uons to be held during the coming week,
one hundred and slxty-nine men OF all
Ases today took the test for eligibility 10
Appoihtment as City Hall guides. No va
eaneies exist In the corps OF seven guides
AZ City Hall at present. The salary OF
tuiaes Is s. a day. They are required to
Work Saturday afternoons and holidays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Police Chlef Pleads FOR Helm

while we are doing all we can TO pre-
vent and apprehend perpetrators through
our chief and the police force, our clti-
zens can assist II they will act promptly
and call the police station, Ardmore PIT
or 293."
George Sullivan. president OF the Board
of Commissioners of Lower Merton town
ship, has sent out this notice with a view
of heading off the "wave OF crime" in that
section recently.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Goyernor Need Not sirn

HARRISBURG, Feb. AIN an opinion
handed down Attorney General Francis
skunk Brown decides that Governor
nfumbaugh does not have to sign the
resolution passed BY the Legislature ask
,ns 'ongress that the Underwood tarim
i4~ pc repealed. The resolution says that
y the sense OF the General Assembly,
.haa eliminating the necessity OF ex-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
WAR VETERAN FALLS DEAD

Gilbert M. Monroe, of 604 North 23d
street, a 72-year-old veteran of the Civil
war, fell dead today on an Arch street
car as 1t crossed sth street. Passengers
summoned Policeman Pastore, OF the 1lth
and Winter streets station, who had the
man hurried to the Jefferson Hospital.
where he was said to be a victim of heart
disease. Mr.. Monroe had boarded at the
ESD street address for is years He was
q salesman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
"NEwsY" TO HELP THE POOR

Every penny earned today by William
whal, II years old. who sells newspapers
at 80 and Federal streets, Camden, will
be given to the poor. Whal, who lives
at 22i Friends avenue, Camden, is known
as "AIidge" For years he has sold news
papers in Camden. When a committee of
business men decided to raise fund to
help the unemployed, "MIidge'' resolved
to do his share.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Oppose New OleO Bin

HARRISBURG. Feb. A-The State
1fapfe, the State Dairymen's Associa-
.qn and other organizations Of the kind
ttpqslnE tbs bill 10 reduce the retail
q. sarine license 10 40 have asked
itnan S. j. Cans. Of the House Health
-'t sanitation Committee, 70 srant them
hearing o. Mareh az az which they viii
M .stth shelr reasons Tor deaiainE the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Fire in II. s. Patent Office

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Valuable rec.
ords of the United States Patent ONCE
were menaced early today by fire which
started in the basement of the building
Prompt work by the. firemen saved from
destruction the originals of some early
patents which were stored in the base
ment room. where the fire started.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
PoLICEMAN FINDS Girl

SeVen-year-old Marie Dippel was found
CRYING at Emerald and Dauphin streets.
today by Sergeant Henry. She said she
lived at Diamond and Phillips streets, but
did not seem TO be sure of It, The child
was taken TO the Trenton avenue and
Dauphin streets station. Efforts are being
made TO find her parents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
TORPEDO SINKS
BRITISH VESSEL

Continued from Page One
miralty thus far has given no further
details.
LONDON, Feb. 24.-The War Press
Bureau today issued fiat denial of the
statement wirelessed here from Berlin
that British troopship had been sunk
by German submarine off Beachy Head.
The Press Bureau declared that the
Germans undoubtedly were referring to
an attack on the government collier
Branksome Chine. which was torpoedoed
in the English Channel 20 miles south
east Of Beachy Head yesterday after
noon.
Eighteen members of the crew of the
Branksome Chine have been landed at
New Haven. They declared the collier
was awash when they left her, but
that the captain and mate were standing
by, attempting to bring her to the coast
and beach her.
1t is now believed that she has gone
to the bottom. as she should have reached
Dover several hours ago If she had
managed to keep afloat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Income Tax Nearly lam In

Internal Revenue Collector Lederer an
nouneed today that OF s2.14OOOO taxed un-
der the income tax law in this district
last year, only 1880 remains unpaid.
Most of the latter" he said, represents
sums over which there is a dispute. the
payment OF which win be settled upon
later.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
BOUND, GAGGED AND ROBBED

Eugene Devlin, 1872 McKean street, and
Andrew Simondson, 1880 Blackstone
street were arrested today, charged with
attacking Abe Baslln, 1888 East Passyunk
avenue, and robbing him of clothing and
lewelry valued at $50. Baslin was at
lacked early this morning. beaten. bound
and gagged. Devlin was arrested, the
police say. after pawning an overcoat
which resembled a description furnished
py Baslin. He is said 10 have named
hlmondson as his accomplice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
-FOUR DIE IN FIRE

EAST ST. LOUIS. Feb. A.-John stutz-
man. his two daughters. Floy, 16 years,
and Mabel 10 years old, and his son HaF-
old, Il years old, were burned to death
early today and another son, Dean, mar
rowiy escaped death when fire starting in
a grocery store rapidly consumed the en-
tire building
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
Woman's Arms Broken in Fail

Mrs. T.. NJ. Riley. of Camden, while
walking through building at 2lS Berkeley
street. Camden, yesterday afternoon fell
and broke both arms. Mrs. Riley, who
owns the building, is So years old. At
the time of the accident she was inspect
ing the building in regard to some i'm
provements. She is in the Cooper
Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
TO TRY SAN DIEGO OFFICERs

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24.-Court-martial
of four officers of the United States war
ship San Diego, aboard which a recent
explosion cost several men their lives,
was recommended by Admiral Howard to
the Navy Department today.
Secretary Daniels will approve the
recommendation,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-24
DOCTORS ON ELIGIBLE LIST

An eligible list for resident physicians
for city institutions at salary of 5000 to
$500 year was issued today by the Civil
Service Commission. OF the five names on
the list all but the applicant in fourth
place had been on previous eligible lists
Two OF the applicants have been on three
lists. The elLgibles and averages are: