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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
PENROSE PROMISES AID
FOR CONVENTION HALL
PROJECT IN COUNCILS
G m m / ttee Representing
Nearly All of City's Busi-
ness Men Asks Senator to
Lend a Helping Hand in
Campaign.

United States Senator Boies Penrose
told committee today representing
nearly all the business associations OF
Philadelphia that he would make immedi-
ate inquiry into the Convention Hall prof.
ect to see what action may be taken
by Councils ut its first meeting next
month. The Senator promised TO confer
with the committee later and tell them
just what he can do in the fight for the
Convention Hall.
Charles a. Tryon, chairman of the Con-
vention Hall Committee OF the Chamber
Of Commerce, and Frank I. Riezner, OF
the Market Street Merchants Associa-
tion, wero the spokesmen for the commit
tee, which called on the Senator at his
office in the Pennsylvania Building.
It was pointed out that unless a con-
vention hall be started within a short
time Philadelphia will have little or no
chance to get the Republican National
Convention next year, Senator Penrose
was informed that without an adequate
convention hall Philadelphia is losing
millions Of dollars.
Senator Penrose, In replying to the
committee, said he recognized the neces-
slty Of prompt action II the Republican
Convention is to be obtained. He also
realizes. he said, the Importance of such
a hall In this city for other meetings and
conventions He then promised to look
into the matter Immediately and to con-
fer later with the committee.
In addition to Messrs. Tryon and Reisz-
ner, the members of the committee were
Charles ]. Cohen, president of the Cham
ber of Commerce; Thomas Shallcross,
Jr., president of the Philadelphia Real
Estate Board; c. b. Carter, secretary OF
the National Association of Hosiery and
Underwear Manufacturers; A. B. Maltby,
of the Philadelphia Automobile Trade AS
ISOLATION; e. B. Chapman, secretary OF
the Chestnut Street Business Mems As
ISOLATION; A. B. Clemmer, Of the Phila-
delphia Commercial Exchange; Herbert
l.. Maris, the United Business Associa-
tlons of West Philadelphia, and George
w. Crawley, secretary OF the Allied Busl-
ness Mems Committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

my mamma is asleep and we can't
wake her up"
Thirteen-year-old Hughie Barr walked
into the 3d and Dickinson streets police
station today and told Sergeant Horn
about 1t, very grayely and very calmly. A
policeman was sent to the humble little
home at 252 Siegel street.
The mother was dead. Worn by nve
months OF fighting against tuberculosis
and too poor to AFFORD a doctor, she lay
down this morning on couch in the din
ing room. Hughie smoothed the hair on
her brow while she fell asleep. She did
not awake.
Surrounding their dead 5nother. her
three children told their pitiful story 10
a kindly physician, DR.. John J. Frail-
niger, 1873 South 2d street, who was
called in by the police. They told how
Anna. II years old, and James. 15 years
old. supported the family; the girl as
a millworker and the boy In a cooper's
shop.
Their father died II years ago, leaving
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
NOON SEES HOPES
OF JETNEYS WANING
Committees Fail to Meet for
Purpose of Providing Injunc-
ton Bond.

The time allowed by the court for the
Ming Of the bond by the jltneymen is
drawing to close, and so far nothing
has been done A meeting Of the two
committees from the rival associations
was scheduled for this morning, but up
to noon nobody had put in an appearance.
Every minute that went by saw the jit-
neymen's hopes so lower. The court has
said that the bond must be fled tonight,
according TO the jitneymen. Twice they
were granted an extension and II is not
probable they will get another one The
committees were to set out Immediately
this morning to raise the money neces-
sary to cover the bond. or TO find
friend who would go the security for
them
Both associations had some one in
view, they said. The Philadelphia Jitney
Association had two men who would
come forward to their rescue IL all other
channels were closed. they sald whio
the Auto Service Association also said
that friend stood ready to help them.
Meanwhile nothing is being done. The
men have not even met as yet today.
Many of the jitneymen were optimistic
about the situation, declaring the bond
will be filed early this afternoon. Many
others were strong in the belief that the
bond would never be filed. II Il isn't filed
by night the injunction automatically
lapses, unless the courts grant another
extension of time. which Is improbable,
and the ordinance which the jltneymen
say will drive them from the streets will
be enforced.
Tifnayp1at, In nj NJ he citxr
awaiting the outcome of the commit
tees work today with no little anxiety.
II the committees are successful and
obtain the security for the bond, the
jitneys will run uninterrupted until the
Goth of September. when the final hear
ing will be given. If the collateral for
the bond is not procured, the Jltneys go
out of business, according to their own
statement.
That tho bond will not be filed is the
opinion of A. C. Haupt, secretary of the
Auto Service Association. THE men are
just beginning to realize that they can't
obtain the security" he said. who will
go security to the extent of $500 for
lot OF men who don't show interest
enough to join jtney association?
Furthermore, II the security can be OBJ
tnlned the officers of the Auto Service
Association are yet fearful as to the re-
cults. They don't know but that the
other association will refuse TO amalga-
mate as soon as the bond is filed. We
have received no assurance of this ex-
cept the word Of a committee of four
men, who are powerless in an organiza-
ton OF 400 II trouble once starts. II the
other ASSOCIATION backs down, then there
would be the old fight again. No. II
looks to me as II the bond will not be
filed. 1t would be risldng too much"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
JUDGE FINLETTER A CANDIDATE
Takes Out Papers in Harrisburg for
Nomination on Republican Ticket.

Judge Thomas d. Finletter today took
out papers for nomination as Judge in
Philadelphia, according to an announce
ment from Harrisburg. Judge Finletter
was appointed April 3 by Governor Brnm-
baugh to fill the vacancy in Court OF
Common Pleas No, 4caused by the res
ignatiou of Judge Robert N, Wilson.
Mr.. Finletter was born in Philadelphia
in 1862. His father. Thomas H. Finletter
was Judge OF Common Pleas Court No.
8 from 1870 until 1906. Mr.. Finietter was
educated at the Episcopal Academy and
the University OF Pennsylvania He was
admitted to the Bar in 1884 and served
both as Assistant City Solicitor and As
sistant District Attorney.
In 1918 he was appointed a judge by
Governor Tener under the act increasing
the judges from three to four. but re-
sumed his private law practice when the
Supreme Court declared the act uncon-
stitutional
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
u. S. TO APPEAL CASE
AGAINST WATCH co.
Government Will Insist on Dis
solution of Firm Before Su-
preme Court.

An appeal to the United States Supreme
Court was taken today by the Government
from the decision of Judge MCPHERSON,
refusing TO order the dissolution of the
keystone Watch Case Company as an IL
legal monopoly. The papers to perfect the
appeal were prepared by William t.
Chantland and Blackburn Esterline, spe-
cial assistants to Attorney General Greg
ory and United States District Attorney
Francis Fisher Kane. They were present.
ed TO Judge Burlington, who with Judges
Mcpherson and Hunt. heard the Govern
ment's complaint in this city. Notice OF
the appeal having been acknowledged by
John g. Johnson chief counsel for the
company. Judge Burlington made an
order certifying the case to the highest
Federal court,
Judge Mcpherson, writing for the court,
filed his decision on January last. He
decided that the testimony offered by
the Government was not sufficient to
warrant the dissolution OF the company
as a trust. but he did find that the COM
pany had been using boycotting methods
against dealers and had attempted to re-
strict the sales of the Howard watch.
which II manufactured exclusively, and
these practices he ordered stopped by in
junction,
The intimidatory methods of the COM
pany were carried on through circulars
sent TO jobbers and retailers. The COM
pany threatened to cut of the supply of
its products to jobbers unless the latter
dealt exclusively in the wares of the
company. The company also attempted,
through the circular, TO regulate the retail
price for the Howard watch Judge Nc
Pherson decided that the company had
the right to fix the price at which the
watches were to be sold to jobbers, but
there it's right to vend ended, and in
hxing the retail price 1t had committed
an unlawful act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
AUTO BURNS UNDER HIM
Flames Too Fast for Man Trying to
Drive to Fire Station.

A sputtering and flash OF fire under
the automobile he was driving caused
Bert Moritz. of 1910 Longshore street, 10
jump several inches of his seat early to-
day.
He was on Cottman street near School
House lane. The river was his first
thought. He had half turned the ma
chine when he decided that the engine
house OF Engine Company No. 56. at
Decatur street and Frankford avenue,
was the most logical place to which to
60 The sputtering increased.
Moritz had put on full steani-or rather.
full gasoline-for the engine house when
the seat suddenly became warm. Then II
became too hot He stood up TO drive the
car. The flames came into the tonneau.
He abandoned the blazing car and ran for
help. BY the time the firemen responded
the car was a ruin. Nobody knows what
caused the fire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
LEAVES 100000 TO FAMILY
Will of David B. Umstead Is Admitted
to Probate.

The will of David B, Umstead, who
died recently at his residence at 6e2S
Tulip street. was admitted to probate to-
day. The document leaves an estate of
$40, COO to his widow, Mrs. Anna Umstead,
and two daughters and two sons.
Among other Wills admitted to probate
today were those of William G. Byrne,
240O North 9th street. involving an estate
of $4,000; Samuel T. Rossiter, I'LL North
Park avenue $500. and Charles Walton,
1900 Rising Sun avenue, $500 The estate
of William H. Boyer was appraised today
at s19.36462.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
CHILDREN CAN'T WAKE UP MAMMA
WHO SLEEPS THE ETERNAL SLEEP
Little Hughe Barr Police of His Dficuy-They Find
Tuberculosis Sufferer Dead-WidoO and Three
Young Children Supported Home.

the burden of raising the family on his
widow. who was Mrs. Elizabeth NJ Barr.
She supported them until they could help.
Not much money they made; It was
enough to buy food. but when their
mother became I'll they helplessly watch
ed her fade. Although she was only i3
years old, she aged fast in the last sultry
month.
Anna and James sit with tear-stained
faces in their little home, stamped with
poverty but serupulously clean, and walt
for what? They do not know. Little
Hughes face Is grave, but he does not
cry
Mamma is asleep" he repeats over
and over again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
Girl COllapses on Hospital Stems

A 15-year-old girl with her name and
address written on a slip of paper pinned
10 her shirtwaist, collapsed early today
on the steps of the German Hospital,
where she was going for treatment.
Physicians found she was suffering from
heart trouble. The girl is Elizabeth
Mann, of 24S3 Taylor street. She pinned
the paper to her dress when she left her
home fer the hospital today because she
feared she might suffer a heart attack
on the way and collapse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

Your particular size
may be the plum Of
them all-get here be-
fore it's gonel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
A WEEK
BY
ITSELF!
These values can't
be duplicated again
this season!

$40, Ss5, $50 Suits, 81 =
this week -
$50, S2S, $25 Suits, 81 y
this week
$40 and SIS Suits, So
this week
Alterations charged for.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

FOR SALE-Al1, of the unso1d build , ing lots of Fairview lawn consist Ing of about ~240 lots, a 12 room house. 6 room cottage and two family house of rooms. This prop erty will be sold subject to a mort gage of $9.O00. It is already plat ted and staked into building lots, and consists of about half of the original tract. The other half has already been sold for approximate ly $4O,OOO. J. c. Chamberlain, Trustee for Burr & Knapp. 923 Main St., Bridgeport. Conn.
 This property must be sold. It has !. not yet been disposed of I will aI- low a 10 per cent discount from the prices quoted above if I can close it out within the next two weeks. John c. Chamberlain, Trustee, 993 Broad St.
 Fl 25 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Merchants Exchange

get your keys N.ted, locks repaire@ 0awB nled, lawn mowers sharpenes and all kinds Of light repzirtng dep at Smiths Gun Store. 95 Wall Stree Telephone 42sS-&
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Engraved Calling Cards

VAR OR NO vVAR-Get married just the same. Southwortt's Engraved Arcade. Greeting cards that please.
 l. 19 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

Four men were arrested near Stuart, Fla, and are being held in connection Limited from Jacksonville to Miami held up at Stuart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

A purse of s21, eco from the Arch bishop and clergy of Philadelphia was presented to the Pope by Mgr. Ken nedy. rector Of the American college in Rome
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Foot Specialist

HERE'S GOOD NEWS for you. pr.
 Mansfield can cure corns, bunions
 without cutting. 1107 Main St., Over pil1on's. IS dS"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Laundry

. specially of wet washing. rough dried. Work called for and deltv- cred all parts of the city. Is Ban- ham Ave. TeleDhone 1839-4.
 U H . IIe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

The vvaH oE, Alexander Cameron, to- bacco manufactures, filed for probate at Richmond. Va, leaves S1 ,o0o. eco to be divided among eight children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Halr Speclaleaes

ndY SPECIALITY is treating the halr. my hair food guaranteed to stOD hair from coming out. AG- T. Mc- Gratha 4S Sanford Building.
 Q aaS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

The Post Office Departments four year contract for more than nine bill lion stamped envelopes, at a cost of $8, ,152, ,SS6,, was awarded to the Middle West Supply Go. Columbus, Ohio
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETES LINE in Bridgeport Wholesale az.4 retail painters supplieA JAMaeS J. Conlin. 70 and 73 Elm St., Bridge port, Conn. IS alis
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Hot Water Heating.

GET A HRDGEPORT WAITER heater for your k1tchon botl@r for the forthcoming summer. Very convenient and money sAver. Crsn. bingham & Gehwerdtle. 6e0eTairnoId' Ave. U1Oa&s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

NO JOB LOTS we carry fin stock. only high grade goods. tiffany bl0Ao&
 leather effects. grass cloths, etc
 Also fancy mou1dfnEs, large assort- ment EdwaEQ E., 8N-ses5l 47 John
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

Prisoners of war in Germany will be used in carrying on agricultural work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
As WELL AND AS MUCH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as WE'LL and as MUCH as he could.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

The Norwegian steamer Imataca, Ayr, Scotland. for Baltimore, was abandoned in the middle of the Allan tic in sinking condition and her crew taken off by the steamer P! Zorro.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
FOR SALE

1910 rebuilt, passenger, 4 cylinder, 32 HI. P. LOcOmObile. Excellent condition.
 J. C.. CHAMBERLAIN, 923 Main Street. Trustee
 T Is +tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

British imports in January decreas- ed $3,O20, 900 and exports Ss7.z90,- 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
ostrich Feathers

FRENCH PLUMEs and novelties at manufacturers price. DyeinBs cleaning, curling and repairing. ola feathers made to any style. l.. Casella. 1O42 I6afn St.. Bridgeport Conn R c al"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

FOR sALE-BlacH horse, good for business or driving. must be sold.
 Apply 35 South Ave I1s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

cOURTWEYsg-11e wan street an outside. pleasantly furnished rooms for gentIemen- Center of City. Moderate. R4alIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Real Estate For sale

FOR SALE OR RENT at FairneId beach. room single cottage. E. ". s. Pickett. Phone 21O. Fairfield. Conn- D 17 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
UncIassfned

SHOE REPAIRING-sansone Bros. shoe repair shop for wise people have removed to TOT Congress St., directly opposite.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Employment Registry

WANT SUPPLY REGISTRY, now io- eated Is Fairf1etd Ave, offices 1o9: Employment Of better clam for u1en and women, first cIaGB parties on list hour. day, week or month. Domestic and trained nurses. Phone 1888. c 14 a!Ie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

Flowers for St. Valentines Day
 JOHN RECK X SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

HOPED AgrOH. 6a John street. All rooms light and airy. first class cafe connected rates 91.6o per day; best modorn priced hotel In New Ene1and. John B. Downing. R ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Fer Sale

FOR. .sALE-Furnished room apart >nent; centrally located; six rooms, bath. heat: all new furniture. (cost $5O0); owner leaving town will sacrifice for $350. Shiprnan. 43S Fairfield Ave. I 30 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Hotels

THE ROYAL. State Lafayette. War ren and Courtland Sts. Rooms by day, week or month Single or in suite Use of baths, electric light and steam heat. Low moderate rent. State, Lafayette. Warren and Courtland Sts. U g eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

FOR sALE-weber square piano. in good condition. Come in and look St over. The M. Sonnenberg Piano Co. 105O Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
D0e Kenneh

GENERAL DELA1AR registered Bos- ton terrier stud. dark brtndIe, white nnaFkings. screw taiL 13 pounds by Major DelmaF. Fec 110 Hairs Boarding KenneIa Lfndfey St. Br1dEeport. Conn I9 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
GalrvoyanSs
Furniture Repairing
Glazing

FFEE BRIDGEPORT GLASS CO, re- nIlver mirrors. equal to new, carry in stock French and American Plate G1asA Real estate and lcaR- xnsntsr trade solicited. 90 Middle sL U IS "tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Dyelng and Cleaning

BOSTON CLEANING AND DYEING CO, 1sT Fairfield Ave. are experts 0R1 ladies and men's garments silks. Iacess curtains. gloves and feathers zzen's suits sponxed pressed 50c.
 g 16 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

MECHANICS HOTYELT eaters t0 voFkingrnen particularly. Meals ct all hours, nicely furnished roo1nss also bar in connection. Rates req 0on@bIo. 7S-J0 State St Y B "A al ns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Pianos For Sale

NEW, FOR sALE-Used only four months. cost S35O, wu sell for $166. Guaranteed for twenty years. Italian Violin valued at s1OO for &25. Cash OF easy pay. mentA sAA Noble Ave
 2s ali'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Printers and Ssationers

PRINTING and -simile Letter. 5000 Bond Letter Heads, $8.50; 1s- coo Fac-Simile Letters, $500. Spe- eia1 prices in quantities. Sfksay, 84 Reilley street U25 ct
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Male Help Wanted

MALE HEIlp WANTED-salesrn in every county for highest grade garden and grass seeds. Permanent situation, good pay. Experience unn ecessary. Cobb Co.,. Franklin, Mass G 26 de
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

FOR SALE-Beautiful upright piano a well known make. This instru- ment is in perfect condition and cannot be told from new. Time payment will be accepted from re- liable party. Address T. J. C., Care Farmer. IS d"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

!. F. McREDMOND has opened arcfli- fect office at 10e1 East Main St. Estimates cheerfulIy furnished
 T. II u"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

WONDROUs RESULTS OBTAINED by using Casca 1.axiDe Tablets for constipation. U = te
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

STAMPS made by us are reliable, we carry a complete line or stamps. supplies, ink pads, daters.
 rubber type, etc. The Schwerdt1e Stamp Go, Al Cannon St. e 15 d"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Landscape Architects
Ladies' Tailoring

NOTICE TO LADIES, Our se.so suits made to order from your own ma 4eriaI is the talk of the town People say the fit and work manshfp Is as good as any e7D suit made. Fishelberg, 80 Fairfield Ava. Entrance Plaza Theatre. Phone S7a-4. D 3s etf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

EVERYBODY INTERESTED In lab- Rral and scientific lectures invited 10 join new club now forming with that purpose. Moro than 50 p~r- sons interested For particulars ad- dress pr. J. B. Blume. P. O. Ar.
 eade. 31 P. Q. Arcade R s 4tsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

WALL PAPER se ana 1Oc the roll Oatmealz. VaEnish tiles1 1o01 Bro3A St. B 20 elf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09

exc.. experl- enced. careful men. clean. separate rooms. Telephone 16S1. Cm~ Stor- age and Trucking Co., 1&@ datn St. G GWA~stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Patent Attorneys

PATENTS secured promptly by At. toTneys Chamberlain & Newman 1a Cannon St.. Sanford Building. Con- Uultauon free. 6 16 s8o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-09
Architect

LEONARD AgFEIM, sos Court Nx- change building. No. 311 State s. St. Bridgeport. Conn 8s ail'
The Cordova daily times., 1915-06-15
AUTO TRIPS FUR SUMMER BEEN
 RESUMED

At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held last night, a telegram was read from the Chitina Chamber announcing that the summer schedule of the Sheldon automobile service be tween Fairbanks and Chitina was now in effect, the first load of passengers having already arrived over the trail. The fare has been reduced to S75 per trip with 4O-pound allowance of baggage.
 As A. J. Adams will shortly leave for San Francisco the Chamber dele gated him to represent that body and the Copper River valley section at the fair on Cordova Day and Alaska Day.
 A communication was read from the Alaska and Northwest Mining Journal asking for information in reference to the mining properties in this section, the same to be compiled in a direc- tory soon to be issued by that maga- zine. II. c. Steel, who leaves for Seattle on the steamer Northwestern, was delegated to take the official re port of the Chamber on the mines of the Copper River valley with him and allow the Journal to make what use it desired of same.
 The committee having in charge the Shushanna trail deficit, which amounts to about $2,OOO, reported that s1,725 had been raised to liquidate the in debtedness. The committee was con tinued in order that this matter may be closed up.