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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
CITY THRILLS WITH
HOMAGE TO 'FATIIER
OF OUR COUNTR Y
Washington's Birthday to
Be Observed in Patriotic
and Appropriate Manner
Throughout the Day and
Evening.

Military, patriotic. church and ether or
ganizatione aud ever, loyal ciiissn - de-
ing somethiEg today TO mark the OF.
ssrvance Of tho 1886 anniversary of che
birth of George Washington, Father OF
Our Country and first Precedent of Che
United States. From business houses.
factories and private houses "OId Glory
is flying. The streets in tho centre OF
tho city are brilliant with the constant
waving flags, AL banks. brokers' or
nees and public offices are closed Many
shops and industrial establishments have
given their employees holiday.
The principal celebration Of the annt-
versary was held on Saturday with 4
parade and speeches at Independence
Hall. Many patriotic societies parties
pated. 1t was held on Saturday because
iore persons were able to turn out on
that day.
Among the principal celebrations today
are the annual military parade and dim
ner of the LIST City Troop. II will be acid
this evening In the armory at $3.50 o'clock.
Another military function viii be the regl-
mental full dress parade and review OF
the LIST Regiment Infantry, N. G. r., In
the arinory, Broad and Callowhill streets
The Trilby String Band win entertain the
guests OF the citizen soldiers.
The Pennsylvania Society OF the Sons
of the Revolution will hold a reception
in the rooms of the Pennsylvania Hos
torical Society, 18th and Locust streets.
from until $3.50 o'clock. A Martha Wash
ington supper will be given at the Holiness
burg Baptist Church. Two flag raisings
are to be held, one at Llanarch and the
other at Wharton Square.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
PREACHER PLEADS FOR DEEDS
It Is What We Do That Counts, Says
the Rev. l. G. Hoffman.

"Our actions and not our protestations
determine what we are" said the Rev. I.
Chantry Hoffman, in Lenten sermon on
'.The Christians Creed" at st. Johns
Lutheran Church, Race below 9Th street,
at noon today. "What one believes he
said 'rlimits his growth, for no man is
bigger than his thoughts. The Christian
belief Is not only practical, but lasting
and helpful because 1t is founded in
doctrine.
what believe Is the lot upon which
build the house of What / am and of
what l do" continued the speaker.
'This was illustrated by the blessed Lord
Himself. He had a creed. He lived 1t.
This was the purpose of His coming into
the world; this He did while in the world.
Christ made the confession of His faith,
not In any formulated statement, but in
His teachings and his deeds. His creed
made His mission purposeful and power
full 1t sustained Him In all the contra
dictions of sinners, in His struggle with
Satan, in the agony of Gethsemane, in
His weariness on the way of SORROWS. and
in His death on the tree of the cross,
I'VE dare not confess that we are fig
trees and then bring forth thorns. In
other words. creeds constrain and compel
consistent conservation. The repetition of
the clean and comprehensive creeds of the
church is vanity If there be no doing of
what is confessed. Belief is the basis of
Brotherhood. The Christians creed makes
him one with God and with the COM
munion of Saints"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
WASHINGTON's KIN HERE
OBSERVE HIS BIRTHDAY
Six Members of Great Mans Family
Are Residents of Philadelphia.

George Steptoe Washington, great
great-grandnephew of George washlng-
ton, and his son, William De Hertburn
Washington, of this city. Will honor the
birthday OF their distinguished ancestor
today by visiting relatives In New Jer-
sey, George Steptoe Washington, is presi-
dent of the flrm of Washington & James.
OF 21 South Front street, while the four
other descendants of Washington. who
are Philadelphians. all daughters or
George Fayette Washington and cousins
of George Steptoe Washington, will OBJ,
serve the day quietly at their home, PA
South 4Sd street, West Philadelphia.
Mr.. Washington has a double claim to
relationship with the Father of His
County. for his grent-great grandfathers
were Colonel Samuel Washington and the
first Presidents oldest brother, Jo'nn Au-
gustine Washington. A marriage Of third
cousins brought the two collateral lines
together.
The family traditions have not been
keut up great deal during the last half
century. says Mr.. Washington. He says
he does not recall single incident OF
George Washington himself which has
been handed down.
Colonel Samuel Washington built flls
estate at Hardwood near what is nor
Charlestown and Harper's Ferry, w. Va
The family fortunes were destroyed y
the Civil War and in 1877 Mr., Washington
came to this city to enter business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
NEW TRIAL IN BOYS SUIT
AGAINST POLO PLAYER
Higher Court Holds John W. Con-
verse for Runaway Horse.

Justice Frazer, of the State Supreme
Court, In an opinion handed down today,
holds that polo players must have the
ability to manage and prevent runaways.
This decision was handed down in the
personal damage suit of John L. Douglas.
Is years old, against John w. Converse,
the widely known polo player.
Five years ago young Douglas was a
spectator at polo game in which Mr..
Converse was one of the players. Dur
ing the game, the ball was driven in
the direction of the Douglas boys seat on
the terrace. According TO testimony, Mr..
Converse's pony dashed across the track,
knocked young Douglas down and tram
pied ON him.
In the lower courts the suit to recover
damages was nonsuited. The higher court
reversed the judgment of nonsuit and Or
dered the claim passed on by a jury.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
DEAN GRoToN's ADDRESS
Opens Series Of Lenten Sermons on
"The Christians Armor."

.Truth is the glrdle of the Christian
armor," said Dean William M. Groton, of
tho Episcopal Divinity School Of Phila-
deiphia, in the monday Lenten sermon
at Old st. Peters Episcopal Church to-
day This was the first of series of
Monday noon sermons which Dean Groton
will deliver on "The Christians Armor."
'.The girdle was an essential factor OF
The armor of the Roman legionary," Dean
Groton said. 1.-THE Apostle Paul selects
truth as the girdle of the Christians
armor. What does he mean by truth?
Truth may mean the reality that lies out
side of itself. or 1t may mean truthful
ness and sincerity of character. st. Paul
means truth in the latter sense. The idea
il that truthfulness of heart is the
strength of Christians character.
,,At first it's possession means assur-
ance In its possessor and the confidence
of others in him. Second, possession in
wolves the exercise of true candor not
merely in reference to others but to our
selves In confessing our sins, and in ref
erence to God in the exercise of a full
trust in Him. Third, it's possession re-
veals itself in love that is helpful. Help
full love Is not Indulgence. Indulgence
betokens lack of strength of character
and begets the same lack in others"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
TRIES SUICIDE BY GAS

Domlnick Knowlan is recovering at the
Polytechnic Hospital today. after breaking
UP party at the home of Mrs. John
Drlseoll. 2O37 Federal street. yesterday, by
trying TO commit suicide with illuminating
gas. Knowlan was discovered when
shortage of chairs led Mrs Driscoll to his
room On an upper floor of the house.
Knowlan was almost dead. but DR..
Charles L. Hawkins. who was summoned,
applied first aid, and pulmotor at the
hospital subsequently brought Dominick
back to life and consciousness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
j. A. DEARNLEY ESTATE
WILL GO TO RELATIVES
Late Manufacturer Left $1,000, ,445.34.
Sell Will Codicils Contested.

John A. Dearnley, manufacturer ana
former member of the Board of Educa-
ton, who died in January, 1918, left an
estate aggregating S1O3O,445.a. according
to the account of the Fidelity Trust Com
pany, executor, filed for adjudication by
the Orphans Court. There remains from
the total appraisement $99s,0TS.2i for dis
tribution among the heirs under the pro-
visions of the will.
Investments included in the balance are
the following bonds: City Of Philadel-
phia, s4S,4OO, due 1884; $4,000 due 1871; Ma
honlng and Shenango Railway and Llght
Company, $l4,55O; Bergner & Engel
Brewing Company, $4,000; Canadian
Northern Railway Company Hhtoo
Northwestern Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. s15,450; Pennsylvania Central
Light and Power Company SO,0OOi Clear
view Coal Company. $4,000; CITY OF
Pittsburgh Pa, $4,000; also 203 shares
Republican Trust Company. $l2,lSo. The
balance of the estate consists of 152 mort
CAGES. -,
Sell, who died year ago at DO4
sisting an effort to have two alleged COD
icIls to the decedent's will admitted to
probate.
The original will with three codicils
was admitted to probate last April, and
letters testamentary were granted to Ella
S. TieI and william F. Gallagher.
The two additional codicils, which
were presented recently before the Reg
lister of wills and preclpitated the con-
test, are brief. One is dated September
"a. 1908, and bequeaths 500 to Mrs. Kate
Harrison for her kindness" The other
paper is dated December 3, 1913. and says,
II want Mrs. Harrison to have my little
workable that Is in my room when
pass away"
hearing in the case will be held be-
fore the Register OF Wills tomorrow. In
her original will Mrs. Sell left 5000 to the
Church of the Restoration. $500 TO tho
Jniyersalist publishing House. OF Massa-
chusetts; $500 20 the Messiah universaiist
Home for the Old. York road and Rus
comb streets; $500 to the Murray Grave
Association. and $50 each to the Sunday
school. Flower Mission, Women's Gullds=
Mission Circle and the Young Peoples
Christian Union OF the Church OF the
Restoration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
MEN, HURT IN WRECK IMPROVE
Philadelphians Injured When Express
Train Is Derailed.

Two Philadelphlans, who were injured
yesterday when a Reading Railway ex-
press train from New York was derailed
near Hopewell, N. j.. are recovering at
their homes The right leg of William
Gallagher, Bose De Lancey street, was
broken when the coach in which he was
riding overturned. Harry Schwartz, 2sl5
Bolton street. was bruised about the body.
The train was travelling 30 miles an
hour when the accident occurred. The
smoker and two coaches overturned. The
fact that the train was made of steel
cars is believed TO have saved the lives
of many passengers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
THOUSANDS ATTEND
LENTEN SERVICES
Many Who Came to City for
Washington's Birthday Cele-
brations Visit Churches.

MONDAY Ienten services In the Garrlck
Theatre and in churches of various de-
nominations in the centre Of the city
were well attended today Thousands Of
persons in town to take part in or wit
ness the various Washlngton's Birthday
celebrations availed themselves of the
opportunity for monday worship.
Lent impresses many men no more
than casual glance in the mirror" said
the Rev. ]. ]. Wheeler, who spoke today
nj the noon Benten services at the st.
Johns Catholic Church, 18th street above
Chestnut.
rst. Paul spoke Of the man who looked
in a mirror and then forgot his own fea-
t,,res. 1t is that way with most men to-
day. They profess that business is too
urgent a thought to allow time for.
mayer. We have gone through many
Tents and we will come from all of them
unchanged unless the attitude toward re-
ligion is altered. 1t is not because de-
votion to work is the need that men
today fail to observe Lent; 1t is because
they do not want to-"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Chnrehgoera Inerease in Number

More persons are going to churches in
Pennsylvania towns than ever before. ae-
cording 10 the Rev. DR.. William Walker,
of Scranton. Doctor Walker spoke today
before the weekly Baptist Ministerial
Conference, held at the First Baptist
Church, 18th and SAMSON streets.
"'Billy' Sunday Is helping great deal
to change many evils said Doctor
walker. after Sunday left Scranton the
membership Ia my church was increased
by more than s00."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Camden self.sncriflce Fund $4,000

Nearly $500 was dropped into the ballot
boxes which have been placed all over
Camden for the city's self-sacrihce days.
Contributions will be received until tomor-
row night. and it is expected that large
sum will be realized. to be devoted to
the relief of Camden's unemployed. Con-
tributions to the general fund of the citi-
zens' Relief Association have reached
more than $4,000. Collections were taken
up In all the city churches yesterday in
connection with the movement. Boy
Scouts are guarding the contribution
boxes on the streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
SUM OF ALL KNOWLEDGE
Father Huntington Says it Is Com
prised in Divine Plan.

Love for God" was the subject of a
sermon delivered by the Rev. j. o. s.
Huntington. o. II. c., at the noon Lenten
services at the Garrick Theatre today.
in everything and that we cannot think
or do anything that He does not take
part in.
mo matter how much we study, learn
and advance we cannot know everything
Complete knowledge is only in God"
said Father Huntington. "Men cannot
know the realm of truth because they
cannot know truth in its entirety. Beauty,
truth and knowledge are closely related
to God, for in order to understand these
subjects one must have infinite conception,
and only God possesses this"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
WIN Paw Respect to Benefactor

Mon whom he saved from among the
speots today to Isaiah NJ. Moves. 70 years
old, who will be buried from the head
quarters OF the Sunday Breakfast Asso-
citation. 223 North 18th street OF which
he was a charter member. Mr.. Mewes
died Wednesday from pneumonia after
a short Illness at his home, 2il Vogdes
street. West Philadelphia. For 80 years
he had been one OF the active workers OF
the association. having retired from busi-
ness to devote all his time to the work
OF redeemlng the unfortunates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
DOCTOR ToMKINs ON FAITH
Rector of Holy Trinity Speaks at st.
Paul's Church.

The geries of MONDAY Lenten sermons
on ''The Faith Needed Today" which the
Rev. DIR. Floyd w. Toml0ins will preach
every day this week at st. Paul's Epis-
copal Church, Sd below Walnut street,
opened today with an address on "The
Foundation of the Faith"
Doctor Tomliins said thorough and
profound belief In Christ and His sacri-
fee formed the foundation OF the true
faith. Theologicaily the Christian faith
was founded in the divinity of Christ, in
the salvation of Christ through His blood
shed on the cross and in the resurrection.
''The Study of the Faith" will be Doctor
Tomkin's subject tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

the supreme Court today handed down the
following declsions:
nv JUSTICE STHWARf-
In re contested election OF Charles T. cramer-
Of Fayetts County. Decree OF lower court re-
Versed. -
BY JUSTICE PRAYER
1,aison va Philadelphia RRsld Transit Com
many. Appeal from Common Pleas Court No.
81 Judgment affirmed
Pleas Court No. 8. Philadelphia Judgment
FsssI1Iye FYsIIy va Johnson ct al, Common Pleas
Court No.. 5. philadelphia Judgment re-
HaIi estate-fiali appeal Orphans Court.
philadelphia Decree affirmsd at eost OF ap-
psllant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
GIVES HER ALL TO CHURCH
AFTER HEARING EVANGELIST
Society Woman Turns Over Whole
Fortune of 100000.

MILTON, Pa, Feb. 22.-Hearlng SER
mon by Mr.. Nicholson, an evangelist. yes
terday on 'The Rich Young Ruler"
leading society woman was SO deeply inn
pressed by the word picture drawn by
the speaker of the position in which the
young ruler found himself when he de-
cllned to accept Christs ultlmatum to
forsake all and follow him, that she made
her way TO the home OF the Rev. 3. j.
Brinkema, pastor of tho Presbyterian
Church, and placed in his hands bonds
to the value Of more than $4,000, her
whole fortune.
She told the preacher of her determina-
tlon to give up all for Christ. In an i'm
terview this afternoon Mr.. Brinkema ex-
pressed regret that 1t had become public,
but confirmed the truth Of the report He
declined TO give the name of the woman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Hundreds AZ Golden Wedding

Several hundred persons attended the
golden wedding anniversary or Mr, ana
letter Carriers Hall, 1901 Green street.
Mr.. Halberstadt came from Germany IN
1850 and served through the Civil war
in Company D. 9sth Pennsylvania Folun-
teers. He met Mrs. Halberstadt through
a fellow soldier, and after peace was
declared started a shoe business whieh
he soId about Is years ago after aIaasslhs
a comfortable fortune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Lutherans Praise Sunday

hilly'' Sundays campaign has worked
sssat good IN the Lutheran churches, ae-
e2tains To the almost unanimous opinion
szpfessed by Philadelphia and out-of-
IN ministers at the weekly meeting OF
- - Lutheran Ministerial Association at
- Arch street today. The campaign
- credited with having started great
ssf4ai IN religious interest and church
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
selI.saerIIlee Day IN Camden

re days OF the self-saerince campaign
~ ne unemployed OF Camden netted
Aaost OF these contributions were IN
~ ana dimes. The Emergency Re
~, leinmittee expects several hundred
VIII be added TO the fund today.
$ .tipntons We're started today by John
sssst = Son, who gave 500 and Mer-
! e s 90, who contributed SIS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
EXPECT TO REACH 100000
RELIEF GOAL TODAY
Washington's Birthday Hoped to Be
Incentive for Contributions.

Heavy contributions are looked for to-
day by those in charge of the 'self-sacri-
fice" fund of the Home Relief Division of
the Emergency Aid Committee, owing TO
the fact that this is Washington's Birth
day. 1t is predicted that the same gener-
Gus spirit which prevailed among the peo-
pie of Philadelphia on Lincoln's Birthday
will prevail today.
Already sSS,500 has been collected. leav-
ing Approximately s11.500 yet to be raised.
The morning mail, as usual, brought in a
large number of donations, while the
chutes In front OF the committees head
quarters contained many contributions.
Thousands of the city's poor continue to
besiege the headquarters. seeking aid.
Many are helped. but owing to the
scarcity of supplies and work many have
to be turned away unaided.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Roy SCOUTS PREVENT FLOOD

zth and South streets, from damage by
water this morning, when they brought
INTO play their tool kits and their knowl-
edge OF emergency measures. The boys
are David Goldstein, 343 South street, and
Norris Levan. 2S9 South 9Th street.
Passing the store, they saw water trick
llng from under the door. No one was
about to consult ana the boys burst the
aoor open with their axes. went to the
esllar and cut Off the fiow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
Loyalty to Ideals Lenten Theme

Loyalty to one's higher ideals is all
1nst matters In life was the theme OF
Church. I'd street above Market delivered
p me Rev. Clifford Gray Twombly, rec
tof OF ST. James Protestant Episcopal
eAnfcns Lancaster '"rhis loyalty to per.
sonal ideals" said the speaker, twas the
message Of ST. John to chriatlans in an
cent days. and II is found In the Book
Eodaya
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
LITTLE FIRE, BIG COST
City Spends $125 in Distinguishing
$1.63 Blaze.

$1.63 Blaze.
IT cost the city st25 today to extlnguish
s1.63 worth of blaze. The fire was in the
home OF Samuel David. of 1882 Silver
street, and, after summoning the appa-
ratus, Policeman Golcher turned fireman
himself and conquered the flames with a
bucket of water. Golcher figured the loss
out from the flooring and carpet which
was destroyed.
of time frequently figured that theg cost
of ne-alarm fire reaches s125. They
include the amount of fuel burned by
each engine. the wear and tear on the
apparatus, the friction ON the alarm sys-
tenn and the time of tho fremen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
nr- Gaorae b. shuman ResIgns

DR.. George H. shuman has resigned as
agent for the prevention OF diseases n
ne department OF Health and Charities,
a $500 position he has held for 4 number
AZ wears. His resignation was due 20 >
desire 10 enter private practice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

This the Costello fake which provides for elevated
Darby for hgheed lines to the Northwest for subway de-
livery running miles
into farm lands undeeoped and unpopuad offered with
abolition the exchange
universal straight Scent fare suggestion of
Chestnut Hill Oney offered suggestion
tracks North will
Passengers
Broad will
The dotted lines indicate how the proposal
be noted that the extending from would
reach merely into sparse settled farming neghborhood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

This the and thorough plan Of Transit Director
A. Merritt Taylor provide real rapid transit for all of
Philadelphia The plan was evolved after than two years of
BY the Department of City Transit has received the of
oney League Island The abolition of the conatory
tickets assured and the establishment
parts Philadelphia.
delivery discharge passengers
Broad stations The entire program
comprehensive thorough and farreachng its results
gested in Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

den't traySl minus minus gsttieOats, Eight ,qt t61em
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

NEW YoRK.-It's sad. sad uews for Broad
way. Hereafter a pair OF hiRhballs. cocktails
or other "two-for-a-Guarter' drinks win cost
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mills aged . tumbled
from the top OF a four-story tenement. landed
on the sidewalk and gurgled cheerfuly at hor-
rfed passersby. Doctors say outside OF few
bruises she Is unhurt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22
NEWS NUGGETS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. next to rever-
ence for God Is the highest of virtues, Speaker
Champ Clark declared. speaking from local
church pulpit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

NEW YORK.-Appeallng from police court
conviction, Morris Gerstenfeld cited Shakes
peare. irving and Holmes to prove that wig
Cling the thumb at the end OF the nose Is
not dIaorderly conduct.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-22

WASHINGToN.-sucn a free press as this
nation now has should never have been born
In the expressed opinion Of Senator Fletcher.
OF Florida.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15
And EricksOn's Reply

A. President Public Ownership League-Oear Mr.
Sloan: leagues request that be
has been received and carefully
for the honor conferred
appreciation Of my work In the city
this acknowledgment the faithful Co
labored 'o
cess Of etyowned public utilities
These Utilities been an object OF VICIOUS
public officials
high used to dseredt the members
3f making tight TOR our cry
forced by spoa
working n the last legislature
advocates OF puoue
a which the merb o' Wese ut"ues
ou be laid before voters
campaign asaults seems 10 me imperative
the task OF being can
request and e FOR the oee
responsibility, accept
viii at my command
OLIVER 7 ERICKSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-12-15

" OU'LD save lot of them by
L reading the advertisements in
The Star before YOU start out TO buy
your Christmas gifts. An the big
stores advertise in this paper