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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
0|IM OF INDUSTRIAL
ACTIVITY AT HAND,
ASSERTS PRESIDENT
Everywhere Reports of Pros
perity Garry Out Diagnosis
/ Of Advisers, He Tells
/ Callers.

vAsuINGTON, Jan. ABNORMAL con-
,,ons in the business and financial
eeerld are rapidly returning. There is no
s.areasion now west of the Mississippi
g,,se the shock caused by the European
.sr virtually has been absorbed and the
,or,.heralded boom In trade and COM
nprce Is at hand.
These we're the declarations made by
presIdent Wilson to callers tulay. They
sore based he said, on talks with busi-
rsss men, manufacturers, transportation
.snerts, editors and others In direct touch
I'm the situation. The President ex-
nressed his complete belief in the cor
r,etness OF the diagnosis.
n was evident that the Chief Executive
vas not altogether In sympathy with the
ssmpaign started by his Secretaries of
tsbor and commerce for the study of the
unemployment problem. He declared
nat study of the employment figures
would be of much greater use in arriving
4 general idea of the question.
The President said he had received in
,ornation on the highest authority that
,hs factories of Chicago and other in
sustrIal centres were humming with ac-
uyity. He said the municipal lodging
holse in New York was not crowded and
mai Ellis Island. although it had been
thrown open as n refuge for the home
Isss never had been filled.
II was apparent the President believed
osssjnists or persons seeking to make
rotical capital out of the situation were
,ssnonsible for the unemployment reports
ls an example, he said statistical re
mort on one trade in New York claimed
more employees had been forced out OF
work than actually ever had been en-
ssred in 1t. The President did not
IDENTIFY the trade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
CAMDEN TO ASK PAY
FOR USE OF RIVER FRONT
Nominal Rent Of 81 for Reading Ter
minal Site Unsatisfactory.

Camden will demand adequate payment
for its river-front properties tonight at
q conference between the Camden Build
Ing Commission, the Camden City Har-
Dor Commission and the representatives
of the Atlantic City Railroad. The con-
ference is called by the railroad to get
consent from the Building Commission
to construct $4,000 temporary terminal
at Kaighn's Point to replace the structure
recently destroyed by fire and obtain per-
mission from the Harbor Commission to
use the street end.
Since 1852 the railroad has paid q nom-
inal rental of 81 year for the Kaighns
Point Site Opposition has developed to
continuance of the lease on any such
terms. Harbor Commissioner Charles
Boyer in particular has fought the idea
of renewing the lease of the railroad
unless adequate rental for the site Is
paid.
The plans of the railroad company con-
template $1,O0O.O0O terminal adequate to
handle the great throng of pleasure seek
ers who pass through this city and Cam
den every summer on their way to At
lantic City and other New Jersey coast
resorts. Should the railroad be forced
to pay large rental for the site, efforts
probably will be made to exact rental
from other railroad sites along the Cam
den river front, notably that of the Penn
sylvania Railroad at Vine street. for
which no rental is paid, 1t is said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

'IIs kFsmsr, 1919 Moyamensing ave. and
ufiIp aI;, G A; Romualdi CHESTER. ana aeisonIna
8 sss.sha,9w ssSha,9wiss; $3.50 Almond ST., and Anna
- riasSSaln issSln' 49, Ss2 jhRD9cot' st. and Ellen
sssslEs ssSs Elizabeth q gooS iiSs s. Broad s9 st. ST.
II o'BrisS 19Sp 9sp a.; Ssth st. and Elizabeth
lssesik sisinboPPooz F'sS 50 cstSsPina tsn st. and
gsliioh ~ yke smolinska, GA s. Front 81.
aehi. Hs5Ssa. sS9sss. loSs ,es, Germantown ave, and
aishosi. s9kss 3H 1907 Carlton St. ana ROsaIia
Edsssa dssaike. 442 y: Darion st.
aSsa 49, ] MeNally, 1901 MeKean ST., and
ssssll Malinows1i, i2ie Wood st., and Klaw-
EsEtor" r"aaasfzsek. afas. 1908 Pearl st.
EsoryS sG sabodsial5sl lsls sis bFgsSs5 H9Sg,, st. and
". 2662 Amber St, and Ansstasya
AsIassose"sks, AsIsoossse e 2e62 Amber 81.
1isssics 1as x q stuFm, 226s ", 18th ST.. and
a,aaaaalalsg aaa suehayisfaEi. 2oo6 'H NsGSeomb G 1t.
leses hslena Biieka, 1000 Newcomb st
s r. slS slosssa 22is ai5S n HaazsFs A5zoas e. and
nakafo 1f5' 195' n,s,ilyil ,Aillyille. n. j.. and Mary
sns'iS g ,esanfrsni, sls ciymer st.. ana Louslla
siaosg, sg,allsser, lser 2l29 Watkins st,
Fssa5aa. =. eheenkin, T24 5. Sd st.. and FAnnls
Bsesss pEygas. 4208 Creszon ST.. ana Helena
l6he 80. aloT Almond ST.
NsisLs Toll se.l u 900 n, Faxson ST., and Veronica
Hisllzn. zl42 n 62d ST.
~ J; spronI. 1923 Buist ave, and Mary
rhssdee - seerty. 1923 Bnist ave,
Fszess sssahls g. Rump. 1888 ~ 10th ST.
D Rsst2 hnsgisri Tamaqua. Pa, and Julia
zIls.1 sLahtonlo. 1921 Federal ST.
nsie sarkas. 4T60 Cambridge st. and
Ae1sis esia sa Derieznk 1850 Cambridge 81
Aaris Aolio 1910 s. Isenminger st. ana
zisls9s a@zliaFdo. 1toT Greenwich ST.
esbi7s 5akins 236 Brown st.. and Persa
Atl7zss tVe n. American St
HIIsah.ts dudak, Wilkea-BaFre, Pa, and
4azlaa n n a. krizovenslY. 90S ~. Orlanna st.
al -. Hslly 122 81 3ist at. and Eliza
zzaazi taoagla. 1895 S. Hollywood ST.
Esszs, x Helm8ren, New YORK city. ana
zzzaIs e 1arshalI. 2l8s N 10Th sl
zz4s{ t1i5s5se, lst9 S. Hicks st., and Mar
- hsieda 2824 Alter st. ana Csrolins
s1A 1916 8. Bonsal 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
FIGHTS THREE POLICEMEN
Paroled Prisoner Overcome After
Being Shot.

A suspect with the courage of n Jesse
made hero of him In honest warfare
was captured in Kensington this morn
ing after a running pistol fight with
three policemen. A bullet against the
head from a police pistol was the only
thing that cowed him, and he was taken
to the Front and Westmoreland streets
police station with three men sitting on
his chest
The man Is Alexander Cairns, alias
"Simp," alias Thomas Kennedy, and has
long record. He turned a wrong corner
at C and Ontario streets and came in
sight of Policeman Casson in uniform.
George Hervey and James Sheeran, in
plain clothes, were nearby. He was
caught in a doorway, and while being
searched got his pistol under Casson's s
chin and backed him across the street.
Then he ran, firing behind, and Casson
followed, pegging away at the fleeing
thief. One of the policemen's bullets hit
Cairns on the head. He fell, but scram-
bled up and continued his flight, still
firing Casson gained on him just as
Harvey and Sheeran came around the
corner In answer to the fusillade. Cairns
fired blank into Sheeran's face and blind
ed him, but the policeman used his foot,
and Cairns fell sprawling with three po-
licemen on top OF him.
At the police station Cairns said, Il
meant to get the cop and then shoot
myself" In court he was recognized by
a policeman as n time man" from the
Eastern Penltentiary under parole. He
had been sent up for eight years. Magis-
trate Campbell held him In s250O bail for
further hearing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
16 PRETTY ENGLISH GIRLS.
SKILLED IN ARTS. HERE
Pupils Of Lois Fuller Arrive on way
TO San Francisco.


70 San Francisco.
Sixteen pretty English girls. none older
than is years Of age, arrived here today
on the American liner Dominion 1t wash.
inston avenue wharf They are all pupils
of Lois Fullers art school, in Paris. and
are on the way to San Francisco.
They will appear at the sxposition ans
show their talent in the way Of painting.
artistic neediework. music and dancinr
They appeared to be clad to be in the
United States, away from the seems OF
strife, and don't care how long they
stay The girls wers in charge Of Mrs.
Agnes II. Won Bell.
Kathryn woles, from Poloakitp, Bel-
gium, was passenger. Members OF hAr
family were scattered through the coi,r,-
try as result OF the attack on BeIgiunn.
The girl is on the way to the home Of
her sister, Marie woles. OF Cumber-
land, Md.
The Dominion carried IS cabin pas
sengers and 81 steerage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
TOWN RUSHED WITH WORK
Bristol, R. l., Has Period of Un-
nrecedented Prosperitv.

BRISTOL r. l., Jan. 26-This town
started the week with a genuine wave of
prosperity. The National India Rubber
Company has 22OO hands at work in fll-
ing an unprecedented number of orders,
and hundreds of hands from neighboring
towns have come here to work. They
intend to make $4,000 pairs of rubbers a
day.
The bodybuilding plants also are
crowded with work. At Herreshoff's boat
works large schooner yacht and score
Of small boats are keeping several hun
dred hands busy.
The Evanston worsted mill started on
overtime yesterday. The Consumers Rub
ber Company has 500 hands on rush or
ders for arctics and tennis shoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
MUM AT SIGHT OF PICTURE
Rogues' Gallery Photograph silences
Protestations of Innocence.

George Kelley, arrested for picking
pockets, was mute today when Magistrate
Belcher asked him TO identify Rogue's
Gallery likeness of himself. The prisoner
was held in $500 bail for court.
Kelley was arrested by Policeman Stet-
ter, who caught him with his hand in the
pocket of a stranger. The victim was
out of work and had nothing to lose but
a pipe, but Kelley was taken to @ cell
He threatened trouble then for arrestlng
an innocent man." but his record of IT
arrests in other cities was read to him
today along with a photo 'mugged" by
the police in another city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
NOT FEEBLE-MINDED, SHE SAYS
Girl Holds Up Attempt to Send Her
to Institution.

young woman who has been in
charge of the Court Aid Society since
november. has managed to hold up an
altempt to have her sent to the Spring
City Institution for the Feeble Minded,
m spite OF the opinion of DIR. John Wana-
maker, Sd, police surgeon, and another
pnysieian, that she is of feeble mind.
The girl is Rose Perlstein, % years old,
ol Ihird and Poplar streets. Her father
peuuoned Judge Stake to commit her
% lne institution. The girl denied that
her mind was affected at the hearing OF
me petition, and. according to Judge
s'aake, showed herself to be Exceedingly
bright" The case will come up again
next Friday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
SCORES "PEAcE" MEETING

Bishop Phillip NJ. Rhinelander, of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Pennsyl-
vania, is of the opinion that the meeting
of the American Neutrality League to be
held in the Academy of Music on Thurs
day evening has been planned with the
view of helping Germany and Austria
and expressing hostility to the Allies.
In an open letter which has just been
received by Francis s. Clark. secretary
Of the League, the Bishop declines to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
TWO NEW SHIPS ORDERED

Two new steamships are to be construct
ed for the Philadelphia-Paci trade OF
the American-Hawaiian Steamship Com
pany. The contract for the vessels has
been awarded to the Maryland Steel Com
pany, of Sparrows Point. Md. They will
be similar in type to the Iowan and
Ohioan, which now trade here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
Orders for Wire Products Increase

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 26. - Makers
here report mill orders on wire products
are showing Improvement in volume. Ton
nages heretofore ordered for future deliv-
cry are wanted at once. A marked i'm
proyement in sheets is noticeable. Specih-
cations last week were moderately heavy.
Operations in tin-plate mills are about at
the maximum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
Big Orders For ON Tanks

SHARON. Pa, Jan. 26.-The Petroleum
Iron Works Company, of Sharon, has
started building 10 55.OoO-barrel tanks, 10
SloO0-barrel tanks and O number of
smaller ones at Providence, R. I. The
company also has received contracts for
two 55O0O-barrel tanks at Panama and 20
G0OO-barrel tanks in Oklahoma
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
LILLIAN RUssELL's GOWNS
Costumer Sues Husband of Actress
to Recover S11O4.

rlrfsBuRGH, Jan. 26.-Suit has been
opught In the Common Pleas Court
sgainst A. p. Moore, husband of Lillian
aussell. for recovery of $11O4, alleged to
ue que for dresses and other finery fur
slaned Mrs. Moore by owen Mitchens, a
Hsw York costumer.
sheeween April 8, 1918. and June 25, 1914,
- actress is said to have bought S565i
soF'h OF garments from Mitchens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
gerve as one Of the vice-presldents Of tho

servo as one Of the vice-presidents OF the
uenIUns ..n.iOu unIess .,sstI,1 .n., .n.
has been mislnformed relative to the
sentiments of those taking part.
He calls attention to the fact that al
an American citizen pledged to uphold
American ideals he "is altogether against
Germany and Austria on the ground thai
they are threatening the political ant
personal liberties which are an inherent
part OF our government"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
servian Locomotive Order Reported

NEW YORK, Jan. 26-It is reported
that the Servian Government has placed
an order for seven locomotives with the
American Locomotive Company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
CHESTER COUNTY PREsBYTERY

CHESTER COUNTY PRESBYTERY
The Chester County Presbytery opened
it's regular January meeting in the Bryn
Mawr Presbyterian Church at 1880 o'clock
this morning. The Rev. e. Morris Fer
guson acted as moderator and the Rev.
William T. Krusc as clerk
The records for 1914 from Is churches
in the district were presented for ex-
animation. The active business of the
Presbytery will be taken up this after
noon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
THIS WEEK
ONLY!

$50, $45, $40 Over
coats, now $2s; $35, $50,
S2S Overcoats, now ST.;
$40, $1S, SIS OvercOats,
now $40 and SIP!
That's the story!
But, it's far from express.
ing the true inwardness Of
this Most Important Event
in the Overcoat Seasonl
Nearly all the Coats at
S2S, and many of the Coats
at SIT are of rich, rare, ex-
elusive imported fabrics!
Their mills are now in the
hands of their respective
Governments turning out
cloth for soldiers uniformsi
Your size may today be
the finest bargain in the
store, a $50 coat for $28; or
a $35 coat for SIT; or a $40
coat for $12; an $18 coat
for $40!
You'll be proud of your
luck for many a day, if you
get here before that coat is
gone!
Cash only! Alterations at cost.
erry&Co., "N.B.T. !"
10th & Chestnut SITS.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
ARE BOUND OVER.
New Britain Youths Said To Have
 Entered Sloper Bungalow.

Charged with having broken into Harold Sloper's bungalow on White Oak mountain on October 25, Frank Kokosky and Charles Saltus, two New Britain youths. were bound over to the superior court this afternoon after a hearing before Justice B. P. Prior of Plainville. Bonds were fixed at $500 in each case.
 The boys were arrested by state police officers to whom the investiga- tion of a series of burglaries at the bungalow had been referred. KO- kosky was locked up Saturday and Saltus was taken into custody yester- day.
 The boys gained entrance to the bungalow by prying open the door with a pick axe. They stole shot gun, some shoes, boots and part of the equipment. Kokosky's father, who was in court, refused to furnish bail for him as he said the boy had run away from home and was not to be trusted. It was subsequently re- ported, however, that he retained a lawyer after the hearing to look after his sons interest when his case is called in the higher court.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
THIS WAR FULFILLS
 OLD BIBLE PROPHECY
Elder White Delivers Interesting Ser mon on '"The Present War in the
 Light of Prophecy.''

Elder E. F. White, pastor of the Advent church spoke on The present war in the light of prophecy at the services yesterday morning. The text was For thus saith the Lord, God of Israel unto me. Take the wine- cup of this fury at my hand and cause all nations, to whom I send thee, to drink it.''
 The speaker said the present war is the result of Gods prophecy quoted above. Students of prophecy said the sixth vial of Gods wrath had been poured out in 1870. Some say the present war is not fulfilling the proph- ecy because none is foretold at this time in the old testament. The speaker said this war is foretold in the fifteenth chapter of the Revelations of Jesus: And I saw another sign in the heaven great and marvellous, seven angels having seven plaques; for in them is filled the wrath of God.'
 The prophecp was fulfilled in 1870 and there is every reason to believe the present conflict is the fulfillment of the fifteenth chapter. Continuing, the speaker said many say the war is ended, but that is not so. Regarding the outcome of the conflict, the speak CT would make no prophecy.
 In conclusion he said When this war is over the great nations of the earth will be like chaff of thresh- ing floor. And the next wind will blow them away. This world might have had peace. It was in the cross ol Christ, in the sacrifice of self. But they loved war and because they would be drunk and be drunken, God is making them drink the cup to the last drop."
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
Germans Enter Valley.

Berlin, Nov. 22, via London.-The cature of more than 2,6oO Serbians was announced by the German war office today. Five cannon and four machine guns were taken in the field operations while in the Novipazar ar- senal fifty large mortars and eight cannon of an old type were found.
 The text of the official statement on military operations in the Balkans is as follows:
 Near Secanica in the Ibar valley, Serbian rear guards were repulsed.
 "An entrance to the Lab valley on both sides of Padujevo has been forced.
 More than 2,600 prisoners were taken. Five cannon, four machine guns and a quantity of war material were captured Tn the arsenal ana Novipazar fifty large mortars and eight cannon of an old pattern fell into our hands,"
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
FINANCIAL NEWS
EARLY MARKET IS
 FAIRLY ACTIVE
Strength Shown in Specialdes-
 Closing Irregular

New York, Nov. 22-Wall St., 10:3o a. m.-Specialties were the sole fea- lures of interest on the resumption of trading today on the Stock Ex- change. Texas company on its in- itial advance Of 8 3-4 scored 8 new record at 204 General Motors was higher at 426 and United States Industrial Alcohol 4 1-2 at 11S 1-2. California and Mexican Petroleums gained a point or more with similar advances in American Loco, Bald win Loco, Lackawanna Steel, Amer ican Car. and United Fruit, while Marine preferred rose 3-S to Fl 3-8. Westinghouse yielded @ point and U. S. Steel Jagged. Union Pacific and New Haven were firm features among the railways.
 Closing-weakness in New Haven and some activity at higher prices in copper and minor oils featured the final hour. The closing was irregu- lar.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
HARTFORD STRIKE
 SITUATION CLEARING
Workers at Several Plants Re-
 turning to Benches

Hartford, Nov. 22.-According to a statement today from the Pratt and Whitney factory where a strike has been in progress for several weeks, a large number of men returned to work this morning, but it was declar- ed it was not known whether or not all were those who had been out on strike, One authority placed the number at between fifty and sixty. According to statements of some of the strikers concerning the vote on Saturday to return to work this would account for all the Pratt and Whit ney strikers remaining in the city. It was said at the factory that things were running smoothly. Information concerning the full number of men at work was refused.
 It was also reported that thirty-two strikers returned to the Arrow Elec- tric shop this morning and that the working force was in excess of 300. This is the number at work when the strike of a few weeks ago was de- clared and about 25O went out.
 An official of the Hart and Hage- man company, which has had a strike for three or four weeks, said today that affairs were normal there and the strike had ceased to be a factor in its business. Labor officials admit that large number of Hart and Hageman hands have returned.
 The same conditions prevail at the Taylor and Fenn Company shop, ac- cording to an official of the company. He said conditions were normal. About thirty men struck there, but the company now has practically full force.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
COL. THOMPSONBACk TO BOYHOOD SCENES
Celebrates Anniversary by Visit ing His Birthplace, Portland

Fifty years ago today, Colonel AL
 fred l.. Tn ompson, then a stripling,
 first saw New Britain the city in
 which he was to perform his life
 work and which was to honor him in
 many ways. The colonel is a native
 or the good old town of Portland, the
 town which made sandstone famous,
 and 1t was from there that he came
 to the Hardware City to make his
 home. In memory of that momentous
 day, the colonel closed his desk at the
 city hall this noon and with Mrs.
 Thompson journeyed to Portland,
 there to seek out few boyhood
 friends and take reminiscent view
 of the village street and the places
 made dear by childhood recollections. Colonel Thompson has been famous
 in several fields of activity in the half
 century he has spent in New Britain . When he came here, November 22, { 1865, the place was little more than a z thriving village. The Civil war had , ended ut few months before and sfpeople were striving to readjust con-
 d1srons to the new reign of peace. He entered the Grammar school and later the High school, then under the guidance of that veteran school mas
 Sh, . Angel was the Grammar school prin- .clpal and like Professor Peck belonged to school of sterling pedagogues. Many of New Britain's most famous professional and business men point to the discipline and tutelage they re- celved under those two teachers as the foundation of their success in life. Colonel Thompson is one of these.
 Colonel Thompson's first success came as a military man. He made a splendid soldier and rose to the rank or lieutenant colonel of the First regiment. It was later that he en- tefed the political field and his success there was no less conspicuous. He was elected city clerk before the days of consolidation and his popularity was such that it was politically suicidal Tor an opponent to run against him. Later when consolidation became a fact after many years of struggle, the colonel became deputy city clerk with l.. D. Penfie1d holding the position of city clerk. On MT. Penfield's resigna- ,tion there was no one to dispute with him the title and Colonel Thompson has since held the reins It would be slightinr the colonel in story of this time to fail to mention his social and fraternal activities, but the least that can be said is to refer to him as the pillar and guiding light of the leading Eorders in the city.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
To Promote Relations.

Paris, Nov. 22. 9:30 a. m.-The Havas correspondent at Teheran says that, in conformity with the under standing reached between Persia and Russia, the Persian minister of the interior has taken definite action to put an end to the situation brought about by partisans of Germany and Turkey in that country. The minis ter has rescinded various measures against Russian subjects, such as one providing for the reouisitioning Of horses and vehicles
 The correspondent adds that the de- sire is expected in court and govern mental quarters for inaueurat1on or closer relations with Russia and Great Britain.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
Taubert Family.
Mrs. Richard Long.

The funeral of Mrs. Richard Long was held from St. -Mary's church at 10 o'clock this morning with the cele- bration of a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev. George J. Donohue was celebrant, Rev. William Krause was deacon, Rev. J. T. Winters was sub- deacon and Rev. J. E. Fay was master of ceremonies. The pail bear CTS were William and James Long, Thomas and Richard Brophy, Dennis Nealon and B. Chloride. The flower bearers were Robert Donlon, John Long and Robert Driscol1
 Interment was in new Catholic cemetery.