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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
DEFENSE IN CLAY TRIAL
ADMITS ERASURES
Graham Says He Will Explain
Letters Gap" Stricken From
Tracings.

Erasures in tracngs from which blue
prints were made for the truclhouse at
10th and Catharne streets were shown
today, the third day of the second trial
of Henry Clay, former Director Of Pub
lie Safety; Willard II. Walls and John
r. Virgins, contractors, accused of con-
spracy to cheat the city by contract Jug
glery.
william C. Wolrcrsberger, a former cm-
ploye of the city architect, with whom
Assistant District Attorney Taulane had
difficulty at the first trial. was the first
witness called today. Wolfersbcrger said
he was unable to see tho two letters
ZAP" apparently part of approved" on
n tracing At the first trial this witness
also failed to see the markings with evil
dence of crasure, and Judge Staples, who
heard the first trial, took the tracing to
the window and discovered the letters
himself.
Congressman George s. Graham, chief
counsel for the defense, today admitted
the existence of the two letters. lie said
their purpose would be explained later.
CHARGES OF "DoCToRING."
1t ia charged by the Commonwealth
that tracings for each of the several
jobs I'm connection with which Clay, Walls
tored": that specifications were changed
to provide for less costly materials, and
that new blueprints were made from the
changed tracings. Because of this
charge the admission of erasures and
changes in the tracings was looked upon
as extremely important.
The spectators got their first good laugh
today when some one came in with a note
for Juror No. s. who is Charles Kelly. n
bricklayer, of 1920 Philip street The
missive was handed first to Judge Fer
guson. who said to Kelly:
Have you the keys to the new house
to which your wife wants to move?'
Kelly surrendered the keys and they
were turned over to a messenger.
MISTAKE ANIUSES LAWYERS.
Lawyers in the crowd of whom there
were many, chuCklcd when Judge Fer
guson and Mr.. Graham both went to the
aid of Mr.. Taulane in the belief that a
question he had asked the witness was
not understood. Mr.. Taulane wanted to
know If the tracing held by the witness
was the one from which the original
blue prints for the downtown truck house
had been made before the erasures had
been made on the tracing. After the at
torney for the defense and the Judge
had each repeated the question in what
each conceived to be clear language, the
witness said he had understood it the
first time
The tracing under discussion today was
made originally under direction of the
late W. d. Powell a former city archi-
tect Later tho name of Powell was
erased and that of Carl b. Zilenziger.
his successor. was substituted on the
tracings.
The gap of two seats between Clay and
Virgins again was noticeable today. Clay
and the contractor ignored each other
again, and for the second time Walls
took a seat I'm the second row rather
than rub shoulders with Clay.
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WOMAN BETRAYS
GANG OF YEGGMEN
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
for a number OF ofrcnses, while big
Pete" also known as Henry Ncllis, was
arrested last week. lie has already
served % years in Jail for robberes
throughout the country. The punishment
coming as result of his hand in the re-
cent campaign of crime will probably
keep him in Jail the rest OF his life.
Loot amounting to nearly 100000 has
been gathered in by the gang during its
tour Of this city. what was probably
the largest haul was in the robbery OF
Morris LOOMS jCwClry store at Third
and South streets where jewelry worth
$4,000 was obtained several months ago.
The confession of the three captured to.
day was supplemented by admissions OF
Charles Baltz and William Iilug, who
were arrested yesterday.
Through the statements made by all
nvc members of the gang it was learned
that these places were robbed by the
ycggmen band;
February IL; home of William Cromp-
ton, 2Oi7 East Bcrks street; iewclry. 500.
March 20; home of William j. I1ahl, 5Gi9
McMahon avenue; jewelry, 5000
March 10; house, 6lst and Vine; jewclry,
SlOo
Somerset; iewelry, $3.50; house at Cumber-
land and East Allegheny avenue; jewclry.
$500.
March 15; Wilson'S shirtwast factory,
1927 Ridge avenue; silk shirts, $500.
September II, l9l4--Another robbery of
the Wilson establishment, when silk
valued at $50 was stolen.
September 17-Ofiice of Smith Coal Com
pany, B street and Allegheny avenue:
Office equipment, valued at $l00; Maybelle
Hosiery Company, 22iS North Ninth street,
hosiery, $500.
William l<lug and Charles BaltZ admitted
having blown the safe of Swartzchild &
Sulzberger, meat packers at 9th and Cal
lowhill streets, mouth ago, ana I'M
plicated Henry C"Big Pete'D Ncllis, who,
they said, took part In the robbery. About
$500 in money and stamps was taken by
the burglars.
The police believe that the rounding
up OF the chief members of big Petes"
crowd will drive the others from the city
They are confident. too. of tracing num-
ber of other Jobs in the business district
to the members now In jail.
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President Appoints Postmasters

WASHINGTON, April Z. President
Wilson today made recess appointments
of the following postmasters;
Georgia-Frances Il. Chapman. Buena-
vista.
Illinois-Mollie Webster, Salem; William
II. Smith, Apple River; j, NJ. Sheets. OBJ
long; Elmer Lummis, Quincy; n. J. High
smith, Robson.
Maine-Harry E. Greenwood Ashland
Elmer Il. Harris, Springvale
Michigan-James O. La Berge, Tower.
New York-Jerry B. Martin, Fonda.
Pennsylvania-William -. NcGin. West
Brownsville; Samuel a. Lacock, Canons-
burg; r. r.. Souser, lockwood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
P. R. r. MEN LEARN
TO RUN NEW TRAINS
Employees Who Will Operate
Electric System Receive In
struction.

Many Of the employees of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad who Will operate the cleo
trio trains between Philadelphia and
Paoi are attending a practical railway
electrical class, which has been organ
izcd at the Pennsylvania Railroad Branch
of the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
tion, About $50 Pennsylvania Railroad
men have enrolled.
The course of instruction will familiar
ize the men thoroughly with the new
type of car and trains they will be called
upon TO operate. The course covers 20
lessons. The electrical features will be
taught by Clarence Roberts, assistant
road foreman of engines; Russell NJ
Smith will supervise the brake in
struction.
The class is under the general super
vision of the Mechanical instruction
Committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Y. NJ. c. A. II. NJ. Hinkle is chairman
OF the committee and the members are
William Culledge, w. w. Davis, Frank
Farrell, S, IL. Godshall, George NJ. John
son, Alfred McNInn, S. r. Manahan,
George II. Miller, II. f. Burlington, A. G.
PeltsCh, r. b. Pheneger, f. r. Roberts,
j. X. Rynler, Russell NJ Smith. William
p. Whitman, Clarence Roberts, j. II.
Dupell and j. i. Glare.
The class is divided into two sections,
so as to give the men on day and night
duty equal opportunities to learn. All
sessions are held at the main building
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Y. NJ. c.
A., 4lst street and Westminster avenue,
Entrance is purely optional Each MEM
Der Of the class has contributed IA small
fee-S2 for those not Y. NJ C. a. members
and 81 for those who are members.
The course of instruction, as its name
indicates, Is Il purely practical one. The
aim Is to teach every man all that he
needs to know in order to perform ef-
ficiently his future duties as motorman,
conductor, brakeman, etc, when the
electric trains go into operation on June
1g1E
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
Miehigan '.Drys" Inerease Vlctory

DETROIT, Mich. April Michigan
"dry" forces won signal victory in
Mondays elections, complete returns
showing a victory for temperance in IA OF
IS counties in which the issue was raised.
Chippewa County went wet by 3s votes.
while Alger County went dry" by one
vote and Oakland County dry by 10
votes. In the last two counties there Is
sure 10 be a recount on the face of the
returns some 800 saloons will be put out
of business May l. There is considerable
talk of Statewide prohibition In 1916 The
entire state Republican ticket was elected
by big majorities In nearly every county.
united party in 1916 Is predicted by Re
publican leaders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07

Congressman George w. Edmonds and
state Senator DaiX We're among the
speakers at the annual banquet of the
North Penn Business Mems Association,
Schiller's Hail. ath and Huntington
streets, last night. Among others who
spoke were William L. Turner president
OF the Bromley Manufacturing Company;
e. J, Cattell, City Statistician. ana c. w.
Summerheld.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON, Apr

WASHINGTON, April =
For eastern Pennsylvania and De-
Jersey: Fair tonight and probably Thnfs
day; moderate northwest winds.
The disturbance that was central ofa
Lake Ontario yesterday is passing eas
across New Brunswick this morning
caused light rains from eastern PennsF
vania and New Jersey up across New Ems.
land, but conditions are clearing at m9s.
places. An area of high barometer cove.
the lake region and from thence extena.
southeastward TO Florida, but has ps'
caused any decided changes in tempera
ture. A disturbance over western Ter
has caused light rains and seatIets
thunderstorms I'm the Plains States, viz
a slight excess in temperature.
IT. s. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
SAVES GIRL FROM ATTACK
stepmother Beats OFF Assailant With
Spade.

Stepmother Beats Off Assailant With
Spade.
Accused OF attacking l0-year-old girl,
Frank o. O'Rourke, a tramp, was held for
court without bail by Magistrate Carson
at the City Hall this morning. The child,
who Is the daughter OF Mrs. Mary Curry,
was playing i'm the yard of her home at
26i5 Lombard street, yesterday afternoon,
according TO the police. when O'RouTke,
under the influence OF drink, sneaked
through a rear gate and grabbed her up
In his arms The ehlld's mother. hearing
her screams rushed into the yard and
attacked the tramp with spade, forcing
him TO drop the child and flee.
A number of young men IN the neigh
borhood gave chase and threatened 10
Kill the tramp, but he succeeded In elud-
ing them when he reached the Baltimore
ana Ohio tracks O'Rourke was arrested
al the South street bridge a short time
after by Patrolman Webber, OF the 18th
and Pine streets station.
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sehwab Wants to Spend 10000. 600

BETHLEHEM. Pa, April 7.-Charles NJ.
Schwab is hopeful that the stockholders
of the Bethlehem Steel Company will au-
thorize the expenditure of between S2O,-
OO0OC0 and S3O,OOO.OOO for the Improvement
of the Chilian property and the steel plant
In this city, Mr.. Schwab advises that this
expenditure should come out of the earn
ings. IF this is done, the directors prob
ably will pass the dividend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
COMMISSIONERS STAND PAT;
REFUSE TO PAY COURT ORDER
Will Not Provide Funds for Depend
ent Children Living at Home.


The County Commissioners are standing
pat on their refusal to pay orders issued
by Judge German of the Juvenile Division
of the Municipal Court for the support OF
dependent children who have been al
lowed to remain in their own homes.
orders for funds from the Commission
ers have been issued to charitable organ
izations by Judge German for support OF
children who remain with their mothers,
although nominally under the care of the
organizations. That action followed the
decision of Judge Rice in the superior
Court that Judge German had no author
ity to make orders payable directly to
mothers for the care of their children.
Accumulated orders amount to SiS9BlB,
and are likely to cause mandamus pro
ceedings to compel payments by the
County Commissioners. The amounts paid
by charitable organizations to mothers
on county orders are S2l7640 by the
Catholic Childrcn's bureau; S2t4O.2O by the
Juvenile Aid Society, and S57o.47 by the
Chlldren's Aid Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
NERO, PoMERANIAN, LOST
Pet Dog Wondered From Mrs, War
burton's Jenkintown Home.

Nero is wandering around somewhere
In the neighborhood OF Willow Grove. but
just why he left home Is a matter for
conjecture. He had everything that an
orange Pomeranian could wish for Since
he came here from England several years
ago. he has been thoroughly Amerleanlzed
and soon learned how to take his part
when other dogs or cats offended him.
The mounted police of various suburbs
and those afoot as well are searching
for Nero. He had a pleasant environ
ment at the home OF his mistress, Mrs.
Barclay H. Warburton. 1t Is possible.
some say, that Nero Is suffering from
spring fever and, like his distinguished
namesake. got angry because he couldn't
think OF anything to wish for
Many ribbons and prizes OF an kinds
have been won BY the Pomeranian. which
Is probably the only one In the city OF am
orange hue. IL you hnd him send him
TO his home at JenkintoWn where he
Nill receive q warm welcome
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
nlinois eDrYs, Score Yletory

CHICAGO. April 7,-Reports from down
state counties IN Illinois today, where the
question OF licensing saloons was voted
upon Yesterday. indicated that 60 saloons
in three counties were put out OF business
rhe counties which abolished saloons
we're Franklin Jasper and Marion The
adfysf' now have IS Of the l02 counties In
illinois. Complete returns, the dry"
leaders say. viii put Livingston County
on the dry side.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
NEW BRUNSWICK ELECTION
One of Five Places as City Commits
sioner Is Still in Doubt.

NEW BRUNSWICK. N. j.. April 7.--At
an early hour this morning Indications
We're that Joseph ], Feaster, an alder
man; Edward It. harrington, hotel pro-
prietor; John j. Morrison, present City
Treasurer. and Edward j. Houghton, Re
corder are elected commissioners, finish
ing I'm the order named The fifth COM
missioner Is still in doubt. Joseph
Rershon, real estate operator. and Charles
A oliver, Sr, an alderman, are running
neck and neck.
Only few districts are yet to be heard
from. and their results are not expected
tn affect the standing of the first four
named candidates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
CHESTNUT HILL MAIN BREAKS
63d Accident to Fated Pipe Causes
Brief Water Famine.

oou Accident TO rated ripe Oausss
Brief Water Famine.
The 3O-inch water main which supplies
Chestnut Hin broke at 1850 o'clock this
morning, leaving hundreds of house
without water. The break occurred IA
front of the Philadelphia Cricket Club
along the Hartwell avenue line. This u
the SD break in this water main in the
last Is years.
In recent report to Councils, CHIEF
Davis. of the Water Bureau stated thai
the pipe in the main is defective, but a.
the company which made the pipe haf
gone out of existence the city has n9
chance to recover damages. TO replace
the bad pipe, it is estimated, would eoss
$3.50 600.
Chief Davis Immediately set a force p
men at work repairing the break.
there are twin pipe lines in this section
the householders will not be inconysnl.
enced for any length of time by lack q
water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
POLICE PENSION BILL PASSED
Measure to Divert 2 Per Cent. of
Liquor Fees Now in Senate.

tFRoM a sTAFr CORRESPONDENT
HARRISBURG, April 7,--The Dunn bill
to divert per cent. of all liquor license
fees collected by the city to the police
pension funds in cities of the first and
second class. was passed by the House
on third reading last night, and now
goes to the Senate. The vote on the
measure was l19 to 3s.
When the bill was called up. a dozen
country members opposed it on the floor
of the House, but withdrew their OPP
position when Representative James A.
Dunn, of Philadelphia, sponsor of the
measure, informed them that It affected
only Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scran-
ton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
Philadelphians Wed in Elkton

ELKTON, Md, AprlI I.-slA mafFlhBes
were performed in Elkton this morning,
as follows:
Walter f. Gordon and Marie f. Tanner
William j. I.efpeTt and Selma Shannon
and Robert II. Fleming and Sarah NJ.
slemmer, an Of Philadelphia; Edward
Martin and Ada Martin and George NJ.
Snyder and Mary A. MeQuirk, all Of VIII
mington. Winfield S. Jackson and Emily
r.. Barnes. OF Ghafleslown, Nd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
Nebraska ''Drys" Win 10 Counties

OMAHA, Neb., April 4 - The official
count today in the option elections held
in Ncbra ska yesterday show gains for the
"drys" in 10 counties against three in
which the "wets" We're victorious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
mind Poverty caused Suicide

John 81 Heuer. IS years Old. who shot
aud killed himself at the home Of his
sister. 1909 Mount Vernon street last
nseaf Is believed BY the police To have
aefanitfed seiciie because of poverty
H4 Lad hesa cut q work Tor . long time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
Women Lose in Kansas Town

TYRO, Kan, April AFTER holding
the office of Mayor two years. Mrs. II. C.
Defenbaugh was defeated for reelection
by c. f., Herring, candidate on an in
dependent ticket. Five women We're can
didatcs for the City Council on the Citi-
2ens' Ticket,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07
Revolution in Nicaragua

SAN JUAN DEL SUR Nicaragua. April
IA revolution has broken out i'm the
department of Estele. Troops have been
sent to put 1t down.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07

COLONY, Kan, April Women lost
in their fight for office at the city cleo
tion. The mems ticket, headed by V. 9.
Archer for Mayor, won by a small ma
jority The women attributed their de-
feat to AN anti-suftrage sentiment among
the older voters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-07

81 90 HALTIafORE-se.s SO wAsHHgGFOs
sunday excursion. Pennsyisanla hailfoad
iAhHH ~ aIsE II Hsuad sifeaf station i4a
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
GET 1T FIRST-NOT LAST

When cold grips your system It is convincing proof that your condition IS weakened-remember that 1t is risky| indeed to simply trust your strength to| throw it off, because neglected coldsI have brought more serious sicknessI than any other one thing, while weak ening and acknowledgements are often depressing and dangerous.
 The one best treatment for any cold the one so often relied on when others fail, isthe powerful blood-nourishment in Scott's Emulsion, which feeds the very sources of bodily strength to sup press the present cold and generate strength to thwart further sickness.
 Get Scott's first, not last--and insist on the genuine--always free from al- cohol and injurious drugs.
 Scott & Bowne. Bloomfield. MI. H-ss
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
GREECE EXPECTED
 10 REMAIN NEUTRAL
Berlin Report Says Country Is
 Threatened on Both Sides

Berlin, Nov. 23, via London. 4:55 m.-Authoritative expressions of opin- ion upon the Greek situation are diffi- cult to obtain here, for competent off, cials generally refrain from comment. on the ground that their despatches all are greatly delayed. The general be- lief seems to be, however, that Greece standing as she does between two great dangers will persist in the middle course of safety and refrain as far as possible, from taking a definite stand either for the entente or the central powers
 Serbs Escorted Cross Country.
 An Athens despatch to the Frank furter zeitung, filed Saturday, de- clarlng Greece had announced her in tention of disarming and interning Serblans crossing the frontier, is thus far unconfirmed and apparently in- correct. It is believed, on the con- trary, in certain we'll informed quar- ters that such bands of Serbs, if they do not voluntarily abandon the fight may be shown the quickest and short
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23

Bulgarian aircraft guns, of flying low over the positions of their opponents and actually photographing them with such detail as to reveal the numbers and locations of the hostile forces
 The Serbians in the north are said to be concentrating on the historic kossovo Plain with the idea of at tempting an offensive in the direction or Uslup. It is reported that six divi- s1ons will debouch from the plain by way of the Katchanik and Kortcho ou Passes. The Bulgarians are being withdrawn hastily from the Prilep re- zion. A decisive battle is looked for
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Action by the federal reserve board on appeals before it for changes in the location of reserve banks and realignment of the boundaries of reserve districts will await an opinion by Attorney General Gregory as to whether, under the federal reserve act the board has authority to reduce the number of reserve districts. The appeals come from almost every section of the country.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
NEUTRALITY
(Continued From First Page.)

Vice presidential. D. Ssxe.
 Secrctary-George s. Talcott.
 Treasurer-Hon. A. J. Sloper.
 Executive committee-The officers and Mrs. c. F. Wetmore, Frederick G. Platt and Rev. Dr. s. c. Ohman, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church.
 Mrs. William C. Hungerford is chairman of the membership commit tee and Mrs. F. H. Churchill of the War Relief committee.
 The New Britain branch of the Am erican Red Cross was organized a year ago at meeting in the Russwin Lyceum. This Is said to be the first serious split in the branch.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23

est way through Greek territory to All bania. where they can continue the struggle at their own risk without in ternational complications.
 No desire exists here to convert Greek territory into a field of oper- ations by following up any advantage over the Serb or the allies, if it can nossibly be avoided. The same feeling prevails at Vienna. so far as can De learned.
 Fear Bulgarian Acts.
 The chief anxiety manifested here is lest the Bulgarians if they score fur- tber successes against the Serbs or the allies in the vicinity of the Greek iron tier, may complicate the situation by uursuing their antagonists into Hel- renic territory. The exact status of Graeco-Bulgarian relations cannot De learned, but persistent reports con- tinue that the two states understand each other informally regarding the absence of aggressive plans against Greece or any intention to annex that part of Macedonia where the presence of the Bulgar flag would be consid- cred a menace to Greece.
 Whether this understanding would survive in the face of decisive Bulgar- ian victories is not. known, but if not there is reason to believe Germany would exert diplomatic pressure to make it so.
 Rumania to Remain Neutral.
 It is not expected here that Ru- mania will be any more likely than Greece to abandon neutrality to join
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23
SUES TO FoRECIosE.

Through Lawyer E. B. filling, Petd Ludorf has brought foreclosure ord ceedings against Elizabeth Lazarsl, on property at 48 Booth street. E claims that he holds a mortgage d $500 and claims foreclosure and pos session. Constable Fred Wrinkle serve, the writ, returnable before the court o common please on the first Tuesday i'd December
New Britain herald., 1915-11-23

IS the head. M. Jonescu asserts bis country has secret alliance with Austr1a-Hungary and that this all nance has dominated Roumanian,s recent policy. He says: Tt is to tb,s tatal alliance that we owe many dir- Hcultles today, as many Roumanian officers affirm. Thanks to it. wa h.va no artillery, infantry, mountain ar. tlllery or Notifications in the Cir path1ans and no gun and muni+iop. factories"