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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
J. E. ADDICKS FACES
PRISON SENTENCE
Former Millionaire and Sena-
torial Aspirant Held as Fugi-
tive From Justice.

J. Edward Addicks. one Of the founders
OF the Union League. who spent more
than 1000, 900 and a decade OF his life
in fruitless effort to represent the State
OF Delaware in the United States Senate.
is facing a Jail term at the age OF "a.
He is confined in a New York hotel in
the custody OF two deputy sheriffs today
after spending Saturday and Sunday
nights in a cell in Ludlow street prison.
Unless the former millionaire. who is
known throughout Delaware as "Gas
Addicks," is able to raise $4,000 among
what friends he has left he may end his
days behind prison bars. He was ar
rested last Saturday after a search last
Ing more than two years on a fugitive
warrant issued in 1910. charging him with
contempt Of court. ~
The suit out OF which the contempt
proceedings have arisen was begun by
Hiram NJ, Burton, In December OF 1909,
who procured judgment against Ad-
dicks for Il5.472.51. due on note The
judgment was returned unsatished and
Addicks disappeared, forfelting a bail
bond OF $4,000 Since his disappearance
he has been living In seelusion in New
Jersey. according to the police.
He was arraigned for a hearing yes
terday before Justice Greenbaum, in New
York, and given until today to obtain
bail Ia the sum Of $4,000. So far, ae-
eording to dispatch received this morn
ing. he has been unsuccessful, and viii
probably be returned to cell tonight
At one time Addicks was said TO be
worth from $40, ,000. 900 to $4,000 coo, ana in
innate friends OF his IA this city refuse
10 believe that he has not sufficient prop
erty left 10 gain his freedom. He lost
big portion Of his fortune through III
advised business Investments and re-
celVed his sobrlquet Of Gas Addicks''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Gettysburg Corps Hikes

One OF the best hikes ever taken by PhiIadel-
phia scouts occurred Saturday, when about a
Scout Service Corps hiked to Barren Hill, on
the Wissahickon. Many distinguished visitors
were present for the evening campfire. Tho
afternoon was spent In swimming, and after
supper the scouts gathered about the campfire
on the highest point In Chestnut Hil over
looking the Whitemarsh Valley, Colonel Belt
mission. the principal speaker, offered prizes
Of hye volumes OF the commlsslons report TO
the nVe troops with the greatest number OF
scouts present at the annual reunion banquet
the grounds Of Gettysburg College a camp
Ing site for the proposed reunion In July, 1915.
Other speakers were Commissioner Goodman,
who urged Gettysburg scouts TO become
sistant acoutmasters; ]. Woodbridge Patton
and Scoutmasters Hitchcock, Dayton and Roll
ston and Harry A. Yoder, of Troop 3. A
ant ROmanss, Gsttysbufg I ssso seout TO- f%.eh %ho Is
now in the British army. The scouts present
on the hike were Orlando Crease, Jr. ].
Walker. Jr,, Walter Benson, r. u. Goodman,
farth, Newton Wade, Fred buchanan, Edwari
Herman. Mathew j. l. Owens, q. N Clarke,
a. conley W, stelwagon, George Magee N.
isms T H. 1rmstSons. SsS i. EinmaFmiaHW EiaRSifni w VIII
Merryweather FRANKLIN Hooyent Albert Paddi-
son. Horace Rolston. H. T. Walker. Walter
Herman, Carl Jaeschke, Raymond Betz Fred
seh9d. Roy Koch Bill Farson. Melton Garnett.
Paul stansbqry, J. Hogeland, Milton Block,
r. Ramsey NJ weSdSSI6r. sSlS5G9 EI%fr Pas
ton, Howard Wilson, Walter Aeckerie Henry
Geiger. Glenn Anderson; Allan Judge, Russell
rett culln. John McAiiister, s. G. Custer,
Aeumsn George NJ rSa steSard T6omss T96@6sh FsrEa ~
SON Clement si,S' JiH,sSkson' HAIRY shaeffeF Myron
bishop Joseph Wilson, Paul CLARK John
Wettig Roy Greene and Fred Schneider.
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Deatbs


HARRIs.-cATHER1N NJ + u
Of G; Addison Harris, jr. psiay, Iu VII
friends are invited TO attend gtthativts ahs
SosrI from her late residence ioi West ttuMssrs Mrs
o'clock precisely 1nterment prieyoa9,ss'dayl Il
RANDLE.-suddenly, on May ia io,s
SAntnI' ~ vie or John Rapdle and as,aAAh Ear
Reiativeso land and friends, also members u dsrassss s
funeral services, on Thursday sttss,vtssnd n
o'clock precisely, from her huabena9nn n
dence, 2222 Mlnton street 2ed ssau ra,i
avenue. Interment at Hillside Csr,us,ts tssnYdsi
ROWLAND.-on May TO- 1918 VIII.
OVBRlNGTON ROWLAND sor ~ ..LrihtAh
BENJAMIN and Sarah Rowland. ReIs,,sIn.s ,sns a,
frlendS OF the family are invited 10 ai,sssss ,ld
funeral services, on Wednesday M essSsnd ~
10th, at IL o'clock at his late resS.nnilnas, ~
LeipeI st.. Frankford. Interment stric,,. isli ".
WOOD.-on May 10, 1915, SARAH "a -,
Of Robert ~. Wood. Relatives and friisoacrs
of the family arc respectfully Invita- 1sieae' snae,'
tend the fpYnora from her sons rssssssss. Il y.
Norristown, Pa, Thursday, NAV a ssee ~ ..
o'clock. lnterment private. ~ ~ ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Christnnher L. Huber

Christopher l.. Huber. who built much
of the residential section of Oak Lane,
died yesterday at his home, 6S05 North
Broad street. from an attack of heart
disease. He was recently removed from
tho Jewish Hospital, where he had been
under treatment for several weeks.
Mr. Huber was 56 years old and was
born in Germany. He came to this
country when a young man and was
engaged as builder and contractor for
more than 20 years. He leaves widow,
three daughters and five sons. The
funeral will take place Thursday after
noon from his late residence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
NORWOOD STANDS BY WILSON
Virtually Every Male Citizen of Town
Signs Pledge.

Two Norwood Boy Scouts. Edward Ack-
royd and George Mondell. will leave for
Washington Friday to present in person
10 the PRESIDENT document cop[Hfning a
pledge to stand by the President" which
was signed yesterday by virtually every
male citizen OF the town. John Wanna
maker was the author and first signer of
the petition. II reads:
I'VE. American citizens, whether ma
tive or foreign born. without regard to
political party, race, creed or religion, do
hereby pledge ourselves, In the words of
the Declaration of independence, our
lives. our fortunes and our sacred honor.
10 support the President of the United
States. in any decision or action he may
find 1t necessary to take in the present
state of national and international af-
fairs 10 uphold the honor of our coun-
try, In defense of, and for the protection
of. the lives OF all or any of our fellow
citizens: and hereby we give our sigma
lures ("
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Expedition to Bodine Farm

An overnight hike under Scoutmaster Fried
man, OF Troop 95. and Rudolph NJ. schiee. of
the Commercial Museum. seoutmasteroat.l large
scouts to the Bodine Farm, near Gwynedd
The Of the farm has been offered to the
Boy Scouts by its owner, George |. Bodine,
Jr. and the hike was for the purpose of de-
terininlng and reporting the various uses which
the tract affords for weekend camps, games,
nature study and woodcraft. Mr.. Bodine met
the party, which was composed of the two
scoutmasters and First Glass Scouts Uram,
Rosen, Goldsten, Gafnn. Moss, Coplin. Cor.
man. A. Levan, NJ. Levan. Kendall. Samuel
Shultz. Simon Shultz. Sheikman, NJ. katz and
Schwartz, of Troop % The scouts took their
trek wagon the hike. report of the pos
aihilities offered by the farm Is being prepared
and will be published, together with map
Of the farm and directions for reaching II in
FrIday's issue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Scouts at Flower Market

Boy scouts will serve as aides at the annual
flower market IN Rittenhouse Square We'd
Mayor and Mrs, Blankenburg Troop %, with
scouts OF other troops to help, Two scouts
win VIII, be =, on duty at each stall continuously
viii be on duty are Hurrer BIerlng. Cox.
Friedrieks. Harris, Iirschberg, Klein. Llch-
NUNS and spectoT, Of Troop 90; Boyle, Custer,
Of Troop 90 (scoutmaster Hltchcoch) Buehl,
Keller, zepp. Wilsey and Walton, of Troop
Blank, Petschslt and Dolbey. of Troop e
Benet of The Babes HUspta Y
the the. Harrison Day Nursery. 18th and Ellis
clinic Hospital and the Rittenhouse Square
Improvement Association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

Magistrates to Name Night Judge"
The Board Of Police Magistrates viii
hold a meeting today In the Coroners
Court to nominate one OF their number
to preside over the All-night Court, which
Is to hold sessions at the 10th and But
tonwood streets station. None OF the
members OF the minor judiciary Is eager
for the job, which will require Mag
istrate to remain at the station house
practically the entire night. The Night
Court at city Hall will be abolished after
the establishment Of the court in the
station house
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
OBITUARIES
GEORGE LONG

Detective Connected With Police De-
partment II Years.
George Long, detective connected with
the Philadelphia Police Department for
II years, died today at his home, 1902
North FELTON, street, of complication of
diseases He was a years old.
Long had an enviable record from the
time of his appointment as patrolmnn
December IL, 1892, until his retirement on
pension July 13, 1918 He was best known
for his work in driving out of business
fortune tellers and fake physicians sew
eral years ago. He was also assigned to
the Doctor WILSON poisoned ale cases
which attracted wide attention about six
years ago. Detective Long is survived
by his second wife, a daughter by his first
wife, and by his mother and sister.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Edward III. Barnes

Edward Harding Barnes, nephew Of
William H. Barnes. of this city, and
chief civil engineer in the service of the
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway, is
dead at-his residence in Grand Rapids,
Michigan. He was formerly affiliated with
the Pennsylvania Railroad system, as
was his father, the late Oliver w. Barnes,
who was a member of the first engineer
ing corps in the construction of the East
ern Mountain Division of the Pennsyl-
vania lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Seymour III. Knox

BUFFALO, May 1S.-Seymour II. Knox,
vice president of the f. w. Woolworth
Company, chairman of the board of di-
rectors of the Marine National Bank of
Buffalo, and affiliated with a score of
other business and financial enterprises,
is dead at his home here. He had been
i'll for several months. Mr.. Knox. born
in Russell, st. Lawrence County, N. Y,
began his career as clerk In a small store.
He later established n 5-and-10-cent store
in Reading Pa, in partnership with his
cousin. f. w. Woolworth. which was the
beginning of a chain of stores of like
character extending from coast to coast.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Mrs. Inhn S. Barnes

Mrs. John S. Barnes, widow of Captain
John S. Barnes, United States Navy
and member of prominent Philadel-
phia family, died Sunday, at her home
in New York city. Mrs. Barnes was
granddaughter of Commodore William
cambridge, who achieved fame in the
War of 1872, and a great-Erandniece of
Commodore John Barry, father of the
American navy" Funeral services were
held this morning at the Church of the
Incarnation in New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Z. B. Baker Wins Architecture Prize

4. B. Baker, Of this city. a member of
the 1914 class. University of Pennsylvania,
has been awarded the John Stewardson
Memorial Scholarship In Architecture,
which provides a fund OF 1900 to be used
Ia foreign travel The award was made
from a list Of A competitors. 80 OF whom
were from Philadelphia and Ave from
Pittsburgh. The scholarship Is open 10
al student residents OF Pennsylvania
under % years OF age.
~ the ~ years the scholarship has been
Offered II has been won IS times By stu-
dents or graduates OF the University OF
Pennsylyanla. Two honorary mentions
a tbs cenpetition this year we're award
"a 70 y. Y. Taylor and w. B. Rabenold.
both students Of the University
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
National Scout officials Here

Invitations have been sent out by hesdauar-
ters for a % 5eunlon ion of al GOOD Scouts lp wh9
Thursday evening MAY 90. at s;f5 o'clock
colin II. Livingstone, OF Washington. president
New York. chief scout executive; j. r. Board
man. OF Now York, directing expert; eX-Goy-
ehairman Es4 of the PhiadePhs Executive Scout
Council; Direetor George p. Porter, scout com
ths active workers and the subscribers In the
campaign for funds last Deeemher, and scout
reunion which Is In effect a testimonial to
those who aided In the campatgn, VIII also
nave hays iTediatrieting Of the city Scout moving
pictures VIII be shown and refreshments
In Keeping with the redstHctinE the Tacony
scout Council reorEanized with meeting at
the headquarters Of Troop "a lseoutmaster
John Council % g'G for soGthesst Phasephis %it5
William Hlrst chairman, Albert Uni secretary
be oeii1 put into effect in the Noriheast COMMITS.
g9s5 Tasoa esFd sers sent out bg headquare
today stating that the reunion Is for adults
only, 70 correct a misunderstanding that scouts
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETS.
The progress OF the movement In this city
siRse March ] was reported az a meeting or
the Executive Scout Council presided over By
night dearse ialiay Bodine. jr. ana ehaTiess
". Churchmen we're elected members. Scout
1sseeatye GOWNS g IsgPoStea sss suesesssful eT,
Commissioner Goodman, Merrill and Edison AZ
IS bead: the revision of the oniee department
volunteer workers IN nature study, the prac-
teal nature Of ne Boy scout Department. Of
n the library. the reorganization OF the hrsl-
aid CLASSES anu The Court ef Honor the prog
rass of tie nautical troops. the securing of
4arH. a plan fQr ~ utilization of nrst-olasa
ae1ats. &c setisltlez o. tie scouts including
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
AUTOMOBILE STOLEN
Miss Dorothy Disston's Runabout Dis
appears From in Front of Church.

UPPVaIs IOIII III t IUIIJ OF OHuTCH.
Miss Dorothy Disston, a well-known
member OF the younger set of smart So
riety, who lives at Chestnut Hill and
Towanda avenues, Germantown, is griev-
Ing this morning over the loss of a trim
little runabout auto which was stolen last
night from in front OF st. Pauls Epis-
oopal Church, Chestnut Hill.
Miss Disston and several girl friends
We're attending services In the church,
and on leaving found that the car had
disappeared. Hurrying 10 a nearby drug
store, Miss Disston called up the Ger
mantown police station and reported the
theft Plain clothes men were immedi-
ately detailed ON the case, and with a
number Of patrolmen threw a wide cor
don around the neighbOrhood in hopes
of catching the thief They have been
unable 70 get any trace of the stolen
car up 10 this morning. The machine was
valued at 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Fleet Review Brings Marriages

Several Philadelphlans have been among
the couples who have taken advantage of
the visit to New York by the United
States naval fleet to be married Miss
Olive Ennie, of this city, became the bride
of Victor j. Kuhnert, cook on the United
States ship New York, and George Bum
nell, a marine, and Emma Fry, both of
Philadelphia. were also married yester-
day in New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Warren Harner

Warren Harper, a former resident of
Philadelphia, who for many years was
engaged in the manufacture of agri-
cultural implements, is dead at the home
of his son-in-law, Elwood Clayton JEFF
fries, Merchantville, N. j. He succumbed
Sunday in his 6Sth year. having been i'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
New Jersey Scouts

Camden scouts have been invited by the Boy
Scout division of the 9th District Sunday
School Association. Of East Camden. TO march
In the Sunday school parade Saturday after
noon, May %. The line will form at 26th
street and Wcstheld avenue at 30 p. m. A
meeting of the Camden County scoutmasters
will be held Wednesday evening at the head
plan the program. Scoutmaster Raymond II.
Stark. OF Troop Q. Is marshal OF the division.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Rain Spoils Canoe Trip

Patrol Leader Edgar A. Burt and Scou.=
George Parker and William Hansford, oil
Troop 12G, started canoe trip to VALLEY
Forge Saturday. but on account of the rail..
which started Just they reached the Norris
town locks Sunday morning they had to turn
back. They enjoyed themselves, nevertho-
less, and will go again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

for more than year. Mr. a..
2 widely known member Of tba ~ ~
Deiaware and other fraternal con. oon. ol
'I5e les is survived by his widow. sss'e,''' oea
Henry T. Harper, and two dsrsae vae soa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Troop 6 (scoutmaster Rubencame)

A banquet was held Friday with scoutmaster
Goodwin. of Troop -, and former Assistant
troop hiked to Beechwood, starting off from
fhTough Fairmount ParE and over Citv fins
avenue to the Main Line. On the way through
the woods near Beechwood the scouts found
sassafrass and encountered a poor man. who
with two others had lived through the winter
in a rude shack of rocks, with two doors for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Scouts Pass Cooking Tests

The following scouts passed the cooking
test con1ueted by CommissioI1nefr I1lf Merrill at
Horton, Troop "a; Jacob, Troop 80; Stern
Troop lo1. and R9mbo, Jansen, Frame. Hosp
had a perfect mark. Nydick also passed the
moi tl.re RtudX test
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Troop ~ (Scoutmaster Watts)

An overnight hike to Camp Morrcll was taken
Saturday. The troop defeated Troop % Com
missioner MerrilD In q cup contest at Holy
Trinity parish house. goth and Walnut stTets
Thursday night the score being 10 to 1n4
Tho contest included first aid. signaling, leg
wrestling and first second and third class
questions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
phIIadeIphlan Dad From &C

a sHan vho registered as ~. Murphy.
IhIIzdeIphIa was found dead from gas
iu room - the Leon Hotel. $50 Lexing-
son avenue. Sew York Yesterday accord
ing - q mesznee received - the police
here. Ihera aas nothing - the mans
rtssezsIon EHiFh would lead fo hts identl-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Troop 125 (Scoutmaster C. M.
Williams)

The band played at the Parents Day services
at the Mariners Baptist Bethel Church Sunday
afternoon. The troop baseball team has won
three straight games and would like to arrange
games with other teams, particularly Troops
60 S. and 03, who have grounds. Write Clar-
ence Williams. 235 Watkins street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Professor M. A. po,,..

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, NAV !.
Murray Anthony Potter, head -',11froi =
Spanish department OF Harvars ot As
sity' died at his home in Laneas,snllv ynlv''. 2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

Gloucester city saturday. Meckman Is now
first class scout. In test for the leader
for first honors, and MIR. Loclsyer announced
that he would make his final decision this
week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

money Tor camping. Bernard Goiddeld III
Shotz have only few more Tequirements 10
pass before becoming hrst-claHs scouts The
the Delaware The patrols are practicing Tor
Troop 42H nsld day In order 10 make them
The baseball team has been chosen. Troops
Wishing games should communicate with
Dickinson 52eo), or Bernard Goldneld. 30lT
Euclid avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
&BOY SCOUTS =

This department is published every
Tuesday and Friday. News from troop
scribes and articles not more than 300
words long, by scoutmasters or scouts,
on scout work are desired. II YOU have
good idea pass It along.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Troop 13s (Scoutmaster Vees)

Thirty members OF the troop, under their
scoutmaster, hlked to Valley Forge Saturday
for the day. They camped out cooking their
own meals. and hked TO various places of in
terest in the valley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
TROOP 113 (scoutmaster Rosenheiml

The troop went on an all-day hike Sunday
to pass tests and afford study for the nature
club A wireless outfit Is being made under
tho direction of an honorary member.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Secretary Bishop A Benedict

l.. s. Bishop, Office secretary of the Philadel-
phla Boy Scouts, and Miss Pauline darnett
OF 832 East Walnut lane, Germantown were
married at noon today. They will live at B526
Pulaski avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Goods Shipped to Treasure Island

Instructions will be sent out TO troops as
TO the best way of shipping equipment TO
the summer camp at Treasure Island, II was
announced at the committee meeting last
night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Troop es (seoutmasler Sam

Of lha settlement Husit sehooi sunday.
saaf' ssa FaiSsoz l 5ssssd 10 90 ga5kas % tsss st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
Troop IL (SeOutmaster Ungerlieder)
Troop AZ (SeOutmaster GOldfieId)

Commissioner Edison paid a surprise yisit 10
locomotive yell at the conclusion OF his speech.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

the EVENING LEDJEns moving pictures at tho
Gnrricb Theatre end troop reports. Secretary
Rishops report showed - new troops and
Bcoutmastert, three unassigned and SO new
scouts The summary report follows:
Active registered troops In good standing. 123
Active troops on verge OF registering. .....
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18

COOK and second maid TO do work in small
family on Main Line Meet employer Tuss-
INV Room 22O. PnblIc Ledger. u o,eneh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-18
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

COLORED girl. refined. as mothers helper o
assist with children. in suburbs. n nS
Ledger Office.