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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09

simply North Pole" and which was left
unsigned and without any address, in
amazing faith in the spirituality OF
things:
"Dear Santa Claus, I want n footbsii
and fire engine and a set OF electric
trains plural, you notice, 'treinsD, q milk
wagon and gun and a stable with little
horses"
A little girl writes ITO see II you VIII
help my little brothers and sisters with
some shoes and clothes. My father is not
working at present. We will be very
thankful to you II you answer this letter. ="
Then follow the names Of the brothers
and sisters and their ages-12 10. 8, s, 4
and 2 years. The writer's name was OPP
posite the 1o-she wasn't the oldest.
Were the other FIVE crowded around her
as she painstakingly scrawled at the end,
with our true love to Santa CLAUSE
Did they watch with open mouths her
studous bent brow and cramped fingers,
and heave impatient sighs as she stopped
TO wet the pencil point on her tongue2
For the dim penciled words went suddenly
quite black, with suddenness suggestive
Of that old way of coaxing a blunt point
when one hasn't got a penknife.
One boy sent n list with "I want a"
In each line and after the "a was
picture OF the object wanted, a steam en-
gine, an aeroplane, etc. things he couldn't
spell but could draw little girl sent a
list OF IL desirable presents.
Margaret and Dorothy are behaving
themselves very we'll, we learn, and would
like ETC., etc, among other things gloves
for Sunday, which they really deserve,
for the address Of these younger sisters
is not given by their elder.
IT would like a hair ribbing," wrote a
child in Shamokin, who thinks Santa
Claus lives primarily IN Philadelphia.
Is II possible to get a hair ribbing for
three nickels and a badly chewed dino?
II SO, all right, Marcella.
Now, Santa Claus. you don't need 10
bring us each one doll, II you don't have
enough; because there is so much war
But If you have plenty, then two 2S inches
long"
Many of the letters for Santa Claus
that have come TO the Postofflce give no
last names or addresses. proving beyond
a doubt the deep faith still abiding
In thousands of hearts. A young person
who writes from philadelphia, Pa,
middle of North America" wants "sume
nice thing for Christmas" and specifies,
but draws the line modestly (though de-
more but things are too much money"
People have evidently been allowing a
great many children to overhear that
things cost money. Too many OF these
children are describing themselves
frankly as poor children" I'VE are
poor children occurs again and again,
quite artlessly; simply as the statement
Of fact. There are happy children in
the world, these children seem to know;
also there are poor children.
A very solemn epistle comes to Chris
Kingle." Just this:
please do not forget me: and my to
brothers, Timothy and Thomas, and
yars; and myself. g."
Santa Claus got a picture postcard from
"Your friend, ]. H." no address, from
lad who must be at least IL or II. judging
from the handwriting He Is sophisticated
enough to want to get into the New
Years parade, and asks the Saint for
costume, but he sent the letter to the
North Pole all the same. In fact, most
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
PEARLS OF GREAT PRICE
HOLD POST OF HONOR
IN JEWELRY REALM
chore With Platinum the Dis
t;nction of Being Most Eag-
erly Sought by Discrimi-
mating Buyers
GEMS IN LARGE DEMAND

.JepeIS and Christmas
platinum and pearls are the favorites
IN jewelry.
The great diamond mines in South
,,.,cs are closed since the war.
Nsv York imported in November, 1915,
...c,ous stones valued Mt more than
~ ooo 900. rs compared with less than
81 400, 900 in November, 1913.
nigh. class jeweiry in greatest demand
Mems wrist watches no longer fad
=, a Joke. fast becoming necessity,
white gold ms substitute for plat
mum.
platinum now twice as valuable as
gold.
Initiation pearls deceive experts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
DEAR SANTA CLAUS,
NORTH POLE" HERE'S
THE CHRISTMAS MAIL
Letters From Children and
From Grown-ups, Too, Speak
Confidently of Visits of
the Reindeer
THEY TELL OF POVERTY
Including today there are only ~ shoppinr
days before Christmas.


days before Christmas.
There Is an erroneous impression that
Saint Nicholas lives at 9th and Chestnut
streets. There is another that he lives at
the North Pole, but that is probably more
nearly the truth, although there is a
rumor that he moved from that address
shortly after Doctor Cook visited the Pole
or was IL Peary9 Somebody had to get
busy and cheaper the northernmost fairy
land of the world. but whoever 1t was he
didn't cheaper Santa Claus any.
There Is something eerie and creepy In
the feelings In taking UP n letter that
came to the postohlce with nothing on
the envelope for an address but these two
words, North Pole" 1t makes one feel
cold. And it fills one with an awful sense
Of responsibility. For the small writer
believed that was q legitimate address,
that shoild properly bring the letter to
Santa Claus. And the terrible thing about
It is the small writer was right; that was
perfectly legitimate address.
But when one has opened the letter, re-
solved to represent Santa Claus on earth,
and sees the long list OF things required
there Is a sinking Of the heart and pain
ful consciousness that the coins In ones
pocket are frankly three buffalo nickels
and dime which somebody has chewed
on and may not be good for anything bet
ter than n telephone slot
If children would only learn to be con-
tent with kind words and kind thoughtsi
And another thing: IL child can imagine
a saint living at the North Pole with a
bag full OF toys, why does he have to
have real expensive toys-why can't he
imagine he's got them, along with the
saint?
Dear Santa Claus
"I am writing to you to tell you what
we all would like TO have for Christmas.
There are five girls of us and / am the
Oldest, and am only 0 years. Then we
have Maud, 6; Dolly, 8: Helen, 8. and
Fannie, Ia years old. We all would like
a doll and n picture book and IL you
could send n coach or anything else we
would be delighted
81 don't want to ask too much for I know
You have n terrible lot of children to look
after.
Hoping you will have a Joyous Christ
mas, am.
zone of your children. .............."
IT don't want to ask too much" And
she wants Santa Claus to have a joyous
Christmas If Santa Claus has a joyous
Christmas, It must be that he has n very
tactful secretary who hides from his
chiefs eyes those of his letters which
he cannot answer"
Here is n letter which was addressed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
"Mov1E" STARS SHINE AT BALL
Hundreds See Them Dance and Enjoy
Themselves

Movie folk came out in the flesh last
night at the Motion Picture Exhibitors,
ball, In Turngemeinde Hall, and had
quite as good n time as the hundreds who
came to see them. All the big companies
allowed their stars to come over from
New York, and the Philadelphia Lubin
people were there In force. 1t was grand,
what with dance entertainment, diver
sion at the tables, bashful exhibition by
the actors and actresses, and all.
Adjournment was taken at 8 a. M, and
from Turngemende Hall the party moved
to the Bingham, where the fun was re-
sumed, somewhat reduced in numbers,
but considerably Augmented in speed.
A detailed story of the ball will be
printed In the Amusement Section oil
the EVENING LEDGER on Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
Advertising Firm Changes Name

In order to give his undivided attention
TO manufacturing interests. John b. Menz
has retired from active connection with
the Matos- Menu Advertising Company
Inc. William w. Matos, president and
treasurer of the company, has purchased
his entire interest and the company has
changed It's trade name to that Of the
Matos Advertising Company, Inc, under
which title the prosperous business OF the
company Is being conducted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
WILMINGTON LAWYER ILL
'eOrgs Lodge Stricken on Street.
Condition Is Serious

o%slaLMlNGToN, Del. Dec. s.-George
eitv a widely known lawyer in this
ofsio. 'eu on the street at noon near his
sg,ss az sth and Market streets. Just
siler leaving the courthouse. He was
hIAoVed II. to the Delaware Hospital, where
nis condition is serious.
xs,,, y supposed he suffered an attack of
,so, out II is also feared that he has
shI,a ee.gre OF the skull Mr.. Lodge is
j,vs. % years old and unmarried. He
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
City Treasury Statement

.frsa. weekly statement of the City
II d,.sf shows that sl04. S95 vas paid
~ ysns the week ending last night, and
81 PAYMENTS amounted To $72I. 500. The
cio1l-s on hand Is DOW $500 2s2. not in
'-p ne sinking fund account.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
Sauerkraut Price standardized

81. nLiN, Dec. s.-The Government to-
mr. published the maximum wholesale
s,ie seS Tor a number OF vegetables. The
49, OF sauerkraut is fixed at 1900
rn,,,ss na. for 30 Kilograms about 8 cents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-09
First Curtis Concert Tonight

The Curtis Orchestra will give its frs,
concert of the season of 19l5-l9l6 tonight
at sis o'clock in the auditorium of the
Curtis Publishing Company's building.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
Mr.. Robert Ames
Describes q DISTRESSING
Real Life Experience
Which NoueHsts
and Dranaahsts Haze
Often Tried TO Imagine

New Orleans the day after the recent
Gulf hurricane lay the battered body of Robert Ames
dead" He chauffeur. from Chicago, and his
with body companion had been
collapsed building the Supplied
momentary moreue attendants the body
escaped the form the slab
rience below.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31

CT
THAT nggers neck is broke" said the other indicating
OF companions the slab
WHO'S the white STIFF? asked curiosity seeker, who
tered into the
''lc'S Robert Chicago chauffeur" the at
tendan who evidently had through belongings
an official identification. That all we know. We can't keep
the body during days like these AS
collins we IL send him and the ngges to Potters Field
replaced on the slab My clothes put back
my bod y and a sheet was drawn
little later the family OF Of the arrived,
after identifying their dead took his body away colorcd
man and were left the slab. he next to me
as his body put back after it, had been prepared
burial
Then dozcd.
Again passed into the world of the dead Again was
trudgnlg on with that endless, nosecss throng.
don't know how long before | awokc. I heard
noise OF il box being dragged along the floor.
The short ones for the white directed the
attendants. Put near his body.
knew they bringing coffin cutclcd with NV
hands cxertcd all the strength Of and very
move my muscles filed lungs and attempted shout-o
shout III such Fashion would be heard mile away
from my feeble body thanks TO God forth groan
Ono OF the men dropped his end Of coffin and eaped back
What hat?'' he asked
Nothing. replied attendant a the of the
morguc May have been IA kid in he lot outside''
le a little scli-assurancc then. felt as if my
whatever mysterious transition had passed carefully de-
suited IN my being able to my which covered
with sheet was both and heard The terrified
ans ana Inc driver VINO had brought in the baskets fled
leit alone with the dead but only for moment, the
alarm had been sounded and dozen
who had run away.
My eyes opened by this time
something hot.
In ify sretchcr had fetched and was tenderly
coroner Office An ambulance arrived and taken to
public hospital stimuants. An hour later
in mood for this dressed the oppor-
unty fled the hospital No operation for me- I went to
private institution and they tell me will without tho
CoDyrg
Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
NeW Note Or
 Blockade Of
 Seq COMmeYce
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The president had under consideration the draft of a new note soon to he sent to Great Britain and France presenting the views of the United States on the blockade of commerce between Ger many and neutral countries. That the communication will go forward within few days is stated officially at the White House, in well informed official quarters it is understood q strong objec- ton will be voiced against the blockade on Great Britain as it is based on no precedent in law or history.
 The attitude Of the United States will be in some respects the same that it held during the civil war on the sub ject of blockade, it was indicated by some officials. who suggested that since the recent exchange of notes with Great Britain there had been a popular mis- conception as to the position of the United States government in 1863.
 At that time the United States prize court ruled where the apparent destin- ation was the confederate states the cargo could be confiscated, but if the destination of a cargo of a ship was some point in Mexico even just across the border from the United States. it
 0ContipupI op Dape Severn
Arizona republican., 1915-03-23

Governor Hunt will open the automo- bile and architectural exposition in the First Battalion armory at the corner of Polk and First streets at $ o'clock promptly this evening. Yesterday q committee interested in the success of the auto show visited the state house presented the invitation to his excel lency ana received an immediate ac- ceptance.
 At the rate the arrangements are be- ing completed things will be in readi- ness for the big event long before the time for the official opening, in fact the doors willopen in sufficient time be- fore the official opening to allow the puiding to he filled with the hundreds of people who always delight in visiting any display of civic pride.
 Last evening when the work ofA tie day was finished the drill hall and the rooms presented a handsome appear ance. The drIil hall was divided into show spaces by large square gilt posts, connected by arches of smilaX and pop pies. while between each pair of posts large shiny automobile will be all ready to be shown off. The sides of the big room were lined with displays Of those many lines of business activ- ity that are touched and stimulated by the automobile Accessories. they are generally called, but they combine in that term every thing from a dress suit to . fire brick. an indication of the notifications of the influence of the automobile
Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
SURRENDER IF PRzEMYSL HAD
 BEEN FORECASTED SEVERAL DAYS

question of days. The war office ad- vices report nine Austrian generals taken, more than three hundred officers general commanding the investing army was decorated with St. Georges Cross. heavy snOwstorm failed to check the enthusiastic demonstrations in which the civil and military popula- tions united when the fall of Przemysl was announced.
 The crowds, floundering in deep drifts which tied up the street traffic. cheered the officers and soldiers who remained to participate in the celebra- ton. From Kazan Cathedral strains of the national anthem sWelled in vol- tune as the crowd gathered and from other points throughout the city mys- teriously hidden behind dense curtain of falling snow, music burst forth and added to the general spirit of enthusi- osm. The moral effect of the victory on Russia, is expected to be very great, awakening hopes that this will be the turning poin: in the Galician and Car pathian campaign. The ending of the long siege is considered here of great importance.
 It gives Russia control virtually of all eastern Galicia and releases the Rus sian army which has been besiegine the city for service elsewhere. Nothing since the capture of Lemberg and the victorious sweep of the Russian army 
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Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
Sly EdWa,d Grey
 Says War Might H0ue Been Avoided
ASSOCIATED PRESS DlspArcul

LONDON, March 22.-"War might have been avoided by the European conference when and where Germany so desired,'' Sir Edward Grey. for eign secretary, told an audience this afternoon.
 Germany from her experience in the Balkan conference, knew she could count on good will and that we were ready to do last July what we did before. But Germany had prepared for war. and only those who have planned for war. can pre- pare for it.
 Amid loud cheers Grey added, this is the fourth time within living memory that Prussia has made war upon Europe We have determined it is to be the last
 The expenditure of hundreds Of mill lions Tn money and the loss of millions of lives might have been averted by a conference of the European powsrs held in London or at the Hague or wherever and in whatever form Germany would have consented to hold it. IL would haze been far easier to have settled the
Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
CALLAGHAN MAY
 REFUSE CLAIMS
 0f COMMISSION
In Spite of Attorney Gen erals Opinion, State Att ditor May Not Honor Warrants for Expenses of Land Board

Whether the land commission can continue to survive, even with the opinion of the attorney general in its favor, is the question now uppermost in the minds of state officials. For in spite of the decision that the com missioners and chief clerk may con- tinue to draw funds to cover their travelling expenses, and that money is available for clerical assistance and office expenses, State Auditor Calla Ghan has not yet indicated whether he will honor claims drawn for these purposes.
 Although the state auditor has not definitely announced that he will not De governed by the opinion of Attor- ney General Wiley E. Jones many of- ficials believe that he will refuse to honor the claims of the commission, pending further legal authority for their payment It was stated Yester day that Auditor Callaghan had the matter under consideration. but if he arrived at a decision, he did not make it known.
 So far there has been no occasion
Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
MORRO'S GUNS BROWNING OVER
 THE 0DENW0LD
While Hamburg American Liner Is Held Prisoner at San Juan Officials Dis cuss Probabilities of Prosecution of Captain
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPA2cHl


 WASHINGTON, March 22-Whiie the guns of Moro Castle hold the Hamburg American liner Odenwald q prisoner in the harbor of San Juan, Porto Rico officials of the United States are considering the captain shall be prosecuted for an attempt to leave San Juan on Sun day without clearing papers. Lieu tenant Burnham, commanding the Porto Rican Regiment, cabled the war department it had been neces- sary to fire shots across the Oden- wald's bows to keep her from put ting to sea on Sunday, although Friday. in the presence of the GUS toms collector he formally warned the captain he could be fired upon if he started out of the harbor with out being cleared The vessel is suspected of carrying supplies to German Warships
 Clearance had been withheld on account of what the customs Offici- als considered suspicious circumstan- ces. The ship. it is understood, has no other cargo than coal and sup plies. Under a joint resolution pass ed by congress during the closing hours of the last session. the presi- dent is authorized to direct collec- tors of customs to hold clearance from any vessel which he has reas- 
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Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
Long Investment of Mid
 Galician FOrtresses Prez- emvsl Ends After Notable
 Defense. Covering Period
 of More Than Six Months.
MOST IMPORTAN
 CAPTURE OF WAR
It Releases Russian Forces and Opens Door to Cra- COW and the Plains of Hnnyal'y-Relicve Moral Effect Tremendous
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHl

LONDON, March 22.-The long in Vestment of the Mid Galician fortress Pr2emysl has ended. Attacked by dis ccse subsisting on horse flesh. and sarrounded by superior force of Eussians. the garrison surrendered aft CT q defense of six months, Austria's most noteworthy contributor to the War. petrograd and Paris are cele- brating the event in spontaneous manner characteristic. London with grim. silent satisfaction. the Britons way.
 Papers assert it the most important capture of the war, not excepting Antwerp. It releases the Russian forces and opens the door to Cracow. and the plains of Hungary. The moral effect will be tremendous. it is ar gued. The theory of the allies is that it will stimulate feeling their favor in Roumania and Bulgaria. just as the operations in the Dardanelles are agitating Greece and Italy, The in- vestment of Przemysl began on Sep tember 16.
 The Italian situation is receiving re- newed attention by the press of the allies. RumOrs, rather than facts, are the basis Of most of the dispatches. The Italian embassy at London has no confirmation of the report that freight traffic has been stopped between Itlay anc Germany, via Switzerland. nor of the reported massing of troops on the frontiers.
 FrZemysl fell with honor. the Brit ish press comedies. and withstood the onsiauehts longer than any place in the war. The duration of the siege was due to two causes: The desire Of the Russians to keep the loss of life of their forces at a minimum. and the lack Of the big guns which the Germans had in Belgium. The invest ment was not q close one. and the garrison until recently had radius of twelve miles in which to move about.
 Some dispatches told of shooting eX- petitions indulged by officers of the garrson. An aeroplane post was main tained almost up to the last. it is said, and even some scanty food supplies
 
 Dysl garrison was estimated at S0,000 last September, and last week it was reported to have diminisher to 25.000. There have been recurrent reports of cholera and other diseases, but these were as vague as many premature reports regarding its surrender. Nothing of great importance has 1 neen recorded overnight in the west 1 ern var zone. In the east. aside from 1 the. fall of PrZemysl. the situation | around the German port of Memel is most interesting. From this town the | Germans maintain they have driven tie Russians out. while q controversy 1 is being waged between the two coun- | tries as to the merits of the Rus sian contention that civilians fired | on them in this last incOrsiOn of East l
Arizona republican., 1915-03-23
Superior Judge Overrules Motion of Attorneys for the City Commission to Quash the CcrtiOrari Pre- ccedingS of Manager Parish
EVIDENCE AS WELL
 AS PROCEEDINGS
Review Will be Complete But Court Announces That the Hearing Will Be Confined Within d Few Hours

At the conclusion of the arguments yesterday afternoon on the motion If the city commission. to dismiss the writ of certiorar, reviewing the City Manager Parish, Superior Judge Stanford from the bench overruled proceedings would be reviewed, the evidence and all. To what extent the court would go into the evidence was not indicated beyond the state ment that the hearing would not drag along. hut would he confined within a few hours. The hearing has been set for tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 Judge Baker for the city manager continued the argument he had be- gun on Saturday afternoon. He de- nounced the commission and de- clared that it's proceedings against the city manager had all the ear marks of a brace game. played with loaded dice. The commission had tl'"iAAA'N stN ii' ottii tb StNhiN tii' iN- moval of the manager, who had only exercised the powers the chart or gave him. and with which the commission had sought to interfere. The result of the seventeen days hearing before the commission had been determined upon before any evidence was submitted
 Incompetence. said Judge Baker. was the alleged cause of removal and the chief evidence in support of the charge was the fact that the manager had agreed to pay 5000 for a certain tract of ground Whlcl some witnesses had sworn was not worth $50. If that were true, said Judge Baker. such an act would not indicate incompetence, but would be plainly misconduct. which the man ager had not been charged with. Il might he assumed to he graft.
 But. in this case, the city man. ager had not completed the trans action. He had recommended the purchase of the ground and the commission itself had approved his recommendation. It it was miscOn- duct. and it could be nothing else if S3000 had been paid for ground