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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
WALL STREET, FEARING
CRASH, GIVES WARNING
Stock Exchange Calls Halt on
Wild Speculation in "War
Babies"-Danger Seen

NEW YORK. oct e.-wan street is un-
easy and today shut down the brakes
hard on wildly huctuatlng market.
Alarmed by the frenzy OF speculation IN
war babies" and with sense OF iupend-
ing danger. the Street" took measures to
curb reckless plungers. who have made
stock Exchange history in the last two
weeks.
Brokers notified their customers that
the usual margins Of from % TO 10 points
were doubled. Some frankly advised their
clientele to cult the game, as a crash can
not be far on with the market running
like q wild steer.
The Stock Exchange, officially, warned
members against carrying accounts where
a suitable margin was not kept up, point
ing out the penalty for such breaches of
exchange law. Unohlclally, the exchange
advised its members against carving ac-
counts of clerks and persons whom they
considered unable TO Withstand losses
and banks also took n hand.
Wild stories of one-minute fortunes
have caused the greatest flood of specu-
lation In the streets history and Wall
street is considering the reaction even
while the action is at its height.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
DREYFUS NOW COMMANDS
FORT GUARDING PARIS
Hero of Famous Spy Trial Volunteers
for War Duty

PARIS, Oct. 6.-Alfred Dreyfus. hero OF
the notorious spy trials that split France
into bitter factions several years ago,
has re-entered the army and II now COM
manding one of the forts surrounding
Paris.
This fact was learned today, though
French officials are stlll reluctant to dis
cuss Dreyfus' affairs. Dreyfus, who was
a captain of artillery when he was con-
victed OF having sold to Germany plans
of a new French gun, was promoted 70
the rank of commandant (maJor) after
his retrial and acquittal. He holds the
same rank now.
Though he is "a years old, Dreyfus vol
unteered his services at the outbreak Dt
the war because he was eager to rehabill-
tate himself In the minds of any doubters
He was at once placed in command nj
Paris fort, but has had no chance to
distinguish himself, since the Paris forts
have not been in action. According to men
who know him best Dreyfus lives quietly
and has but few intimates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
POSTPONE RACES AT TRENTON
Dangerous Condition of Track at Fair
Grounds Responsible

TRENTON. oct. 6--Dangerous condi-
ton OF the track At the Interstate Fair
grounds today prevented the scheduled
motorcycle and automobile races held
over from last Friday because OF the
rain.
The heavy downpour that continued
throughout yesterday made the gravel
and clay stretch 80 bad that when It was
tried out this morning BY motorcycles and
autos Il was deemed out OF the question
70 run OF the races.
Grover Bsrgdoll, Of philadelphia; Ralph
De Palma and other drivers are here. A
majority OF them will 50 70 8heepahsad
Bay track 10 get ready lof the Aator Cup
races saturday The aerial race between
Art Smith aviator and the autoists also
eas postponed Indefinitely along with
the act Of Daredevil" sohreyer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
FAMILY SOUND ASLEEP AS ROBBERS
CART AWAY SAFE. CASH AND GEMS
Police Puzzled by Burglars Feat in Carrying Out 500
Pound Object Without Rousng Occupants of
House, Despite Boom of Operation

to the police Of the 7th and Carpenter
sVreets station. Traces left by the
mnrauders. pieced together from state
ments OF neighbors. who had seen three
mysterious men drive up to the house
WIN truck before sunrise, supplied an
explanation OF how the robbery was ef-
fected.
The men entered the house by breaking
Ktchen window. They left the front
door open when they departed with their
booty.
Part OF their loot, n they have sue
ceeded In opening the safe, Is the engage
ment ring Of Lizzie Simon. one Of the
daughters. The safe had been kept In
the parlor OF the house since the death
OF Mrs. Simon's husband. and was q
repository for money and Jewels Neigh
bors said they doubted that II weighed 800
pounds, and the police were incredulous
as TO the ability Of three men to take
away so heavy an object without being
detected, but weight 500 pounds" is the
way 1t is described in the report made
by the owner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
DU POINT DISCUSSES RUMoRs
Powder Company Head Says Real
News Will Be Given Public

WILMINGTON. Del. Oct. 6.-On ac-
count of the many rumors of activity Of
the du Pont Powder Company officers and
the company itself in. various enterprises.
Pierre s. du Pont, president of the COM
pany. before going to Scranton, Pa,
where he will be married today, issued a
statement Of the position OF the company.
He declared it would neither confirm nor
deny any rumor, but when it has any in
formation to give to the public II will
notify the newspapers.
The statement was made particularly
on account of the recent rumors that the
company would take over the Baldwin
Locomotive Works. but It was declared
that it applied with equal force to all
other rumors which may become cur
rent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
MANY HURT IN COLLISION
Runaway on New York Elevated
Crashes Into Crowded Car

NEW YORK, Oct. "a runaway ele-
waited car, travelling at high rate of
speed, ended a wild dash early tody by
crashing into a crowded Bay Ridge car,
injuring about so persons. None is
thought to be fatally hurt.
Teh car was being taken out of the
yards by a new motorman and 1t stalled.
Getting down from his station the mo-
torman applied Jumper" and the car
lurched and whizzed away. The motor
man made a futile attempt to grab the
handlebars as II sped, but failed. and,
unguided. the car swept on.
The guards on the loaded train saw
the runaway, but were unable to avert
the crash.
Eight OF the injured persons were taken
to hospitals. The rest were taken to their
homes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
Five Couples Wed at Elkton

ELKToN, Nd, Oct. 6.-Elkton's mar
rage mill slowed down this morning as
only five couples visited the gretna green
Of Maryland to have their nuptial knots
twisted. They include Charles ]. Haas
and Vivian Mahoney, Andrew A. Con-
dron and Mary P. Thomas, George E.
Martin and Margaret Haste and Frank A.
Grlnan and Margaret Ferry, all of Pfffla-
delphia; George F. Evanson, South Beth
lehem and Edna V. Leister, Perkasie, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
PRODUCE MEN TOUR CITY
Visitors Entertained by Philadelphia
Exchange

Members OF the National Poultry, But
ter and Egg Association from virtually
every part OF the country are being en-
tertained today by the Philadelphia Pro-
duce Exchange. A tour Of the city, In
cluding visits to the Curtis Publishing
Company. Independence Hall, the Betsy
Ross House, Christ Church and the navy
yard. was made this morning Luncheon
was served at the Industrial Cold Storage
and Warehouse Company, 30 and Berks
streets.
This afternoon the delegates visited
Fairmount Park and Valley Forge. The
tour is under the direction Of John s.
Norris, president of the exchange here.
More than 70 delegates attended.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
Cigarette Blamed for This Fire

Fire. believed to have been caused by
a reckless throwing of lighted cigarette,
damaged the third floor of a dwelling
house at 6l4 North Sth street today. The
fire was discovered in the room of Mrs
Mary Sullivan during her absence. Har.
ris Joffe, owner of the house, rushed Z,
the top floor and made his way to the
roof, where he became unconscious. He
was rescued by Lieutenant Schwarzkopf
of Engine Company No 26. Damage is
estimated at $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
"9r-r-oom-m, boom-m."

Br-r-oom-m, boom-m."
A oo-pound safe rumbled across the
parlor noor. Upstairs a family slept.
"cra-a-ck. rr-ipi"
The safe swept aside a music cabinet
and tore of a shower Of mahogany splin-
ters. stu dreams were undisturbed.
"Brr-r-oomb-oom."
Into the hall and toward the front door
the heavy safe clumsily progressed. The
door opened and three men emerged from
the house into the dimly lighted street.
They dragged the safe down the steps
and across the sidewalk to a truck. with
olock and tackle they raised Il 70 the
wagon, and. their work completed. they
mounted the conveyance and drove away.
This morning Mrs. Bechie Simon and
her three daughters. who live In the
mousse at eo5 South Bodlne street. found
that the safe had disappeared with its
contents Of $40 In cash and $3.50 worth
OF jewelry. They reported the thert
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
Worlds Series Victim in Court

An argument over the Worlds Series,
the police say, was responsible for the
appearance OF Abe stine. of 426 North
Franklin street, before Magistrate Beaton
at the Central Station today. Stine was
arrested at 9th and Vine streets last
night after he is alleged to have had a
fight with another man who got the
worst OF the argument. "he prosecutor,
whose name the police failed to get, did
not appear against Stlne and the latter
was discharged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
Robbed of 81 by Hirhwarman

YORK, Pa. Oct. 6,--Jacob Innerst, n
merchant. of -Jacobus, was attacked by
highwaymen on the Baltimore turnpike.
south of here early today and compelled,
at the point of revolver, to turn over
his money. amounting to 50. Shortly
afterward he approached a farmer. who
struck him a blow in the face with his
whip and drove of.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
GEM THIEF TAKES RINGS
Stranger Obtains Valuable Diamonds
by Trick in Lancaster Store

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. GA stranger
yesterday called at c. E. Hlnkle's Jew.
elry store at Ephrata and requested the
boy, Webster Iced, who was alone, 10
show him some diamond rings. Select
ing two, he asked that they be put in a
box.
When Iced returned with the box the
stranger said he would call later for the
rings. Afterward It was found he had
stolen three diamond rings He has not
yet been found.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06
Five Dollar Bills Counterfeited

WASHINGTON. Oct. 6.-The new United
states - note bearing the picture of Jack
son has been counterfeited, according to
a report made to the secret service today.
II is signed by John Burke as Treasurer
of tho United States, and is character
ized as poor Job"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-06

Q This l9-story concrete and steel
hreproof structure reaches the high
est point OF development as yet at
tained In apartment construction
and may be properly styled a per-
feet place OF abode.
4 An earnest EFFORT has been made
to offer a matchless home to those
whose hrst consideration Il not TO
count the cost alone, but 20 procure
.that which they desire; where there
4 is only perfection. the size and char
acter Of which may be selected and
shaped according. to the distinctlvs
requirements or the individual
4 Suites are arranged from two
rooms and one bath to seven rooms
and three baths.
Il The location IL excellent. being
convenient TO the business and shop-
ping centres and yet not too near.
4 All things considered. the rentals
are moderate.
November j, 1915.
m Further information NAV l,s nh
tained and reservations made N, 'oush
NORMAN S. SHERWOOD
ifii WALNUT sTREEv
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
:" ITNEY SALE At
TOPNIS' Store
Many Substantial Bargains
to be Offered TO the
Public Tomorrow
GOOD VALUE IS TO BE
THE SALE SYNONYM

Tomorrow the firm of r. Topkis
Sons will hold one OF the most unique
sales that has been held for some
time 1t is a jitney sale. and as
everyone knows the value Of the iit-
ney and the fact that In some way
there seems 10 be connected with that
peculiar coin a significance of good
value. the sale phrase seems to have
a clever meaning.
The term iitney at present. seems
to be entirely connected with a ride
an automobile. r. Iopkis Sons.
Owever. are making earnest endeav-
ors TO disconnect this meaning and
give the term its real meaning as 10
is used i'm MeXicO-a coin much simil-
ar TO a nickel and having about that
value And in addition, this firm Is
enleavoring to give the people of VIII
mineton something that they may re-
member in the way of good and sub
stantial money savings.
Today a reporter visited the store
and was particularly impressed with
the amount Of business that was be-
ing done. for Il seems 20 him that
Wilmington had recovered consider
ably from her state Of lack of indus
Try. Aiief muCN tNult nc AuhNu
Charles Topkis. whom he discovered
to be an unusually busy man.
"This sale Is 10 be one OF our best.
II is. in reality. an effort to cheaper
prices. he said. "and. not only that,
we intend to make the people OF this
city realize that excellent merchan-
disc may be purchased at the present
thme at an unusually low price. but
It is also 20 show that. we are trying
TO he on the job and have succeeded
in purchasing many orders that viii
show this. We are doing this BY
conservative advertisement. conserv-
stive as 10 our statement of facts.
and this may be vouched for by the
many people who often have occasion
10 deal with u.s."
Judging from his remarks, this firm
is equipped 20 produce realistic
values. for Mr. Topkis spoke as II
be meant every word OF il. And then
when the reporter noted his adver-
tisement which is to appear on the
last page. he in surprise asked him
II the values possibly could be as
represented
Yes. absolutely true and Conserva-
tive" was Mr. Topkis' quick reply
Mr. Topkis believes this IS going Ia
be one Of his largest sales.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
PLENTY OF FUN IN
The 'POUSSE CAFE''

What promises TO be packs Of
fun" is the "Pousse Cafe" or vaude-
Vile show. which will be given by
about 100 persons prominent in local
society circles for the benefit Of the
Home OF the Merciful Rest, in the
Playhouse on Friday and Saturday
evenings and Saturday matinee. Con-
tanning nine big vaudeville numbers,
chief among which is a musical sKit
entitled Arden this entertainment,
il is thought. will excel anything that
has taken place here for some time.
One hundred persons take part in the
musical farce, Arden" and the COS
tunes and music, il is said, are beau
timl. no detail having been spared
toward making II a thing of unpre-
cedented success.
other features on the program in
clude special dancing. comedian work
by two black-faced minstrels. appeal
ing music by some strolling "Ital-
ians" and a number OF other equally
interesting features.
Following the entertainment there
will be general dancing in the lobby
Of the Hotel DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
New News Of Yesterday
How Senator Blaine Pre-
pared for His Book
By Holland.

James G.. Blaine. in order to find
occupation after his retirement from
the Cabinet of President Arthur, dis
covered that he could crafty that
wish If he were 10 write a work COW
ering his twenty years experience in
Congress. He began TO spend daily
many hours in the old Congressional
Library. There = sometimes saw him.
He was searching the authorities con-
firmine dates and gaining material
which would enable him satisfactorily
TO write the work which he contem-
plated. He was seen so often In the
library that there began to be in
Quiries about his purpose. At last the
librarian, Ainsworth Spofford, who
probably had been in Mr.. Blaine's con-
fidence from the first and who later
obtained from Blaine release Of the
confidence. announced that Blaine
was writing a history OF his own
times in Congress
There was one feature OF this study
and research which greatly interested
Blaine He was careful to read over
as thoroughly as was expedient some
of the speeches which he deemed in
fluential and which we're delivered
while he was a member OF Congress.
He thought he could detect by reading
the speeches whether they had been
before delivery carefully written out
or whether they we're extemporaneOus
in the sense that they had not been
committed to manuscript before de-
livery.
Mr.. Spoford once told me that II
was Biaine's conviction that the really
great speeches made 10y men in public
life were extemporaneous in the sense
that they had not been committed to
manuscript and learned by heart. He
/ believed that no speech thus prepared
and delivered, no matter with what
rhetorical effect was free from the
smell of the lamp and the atmosphere
of the study. The speech. on the Other
hand. which was delivered extempor-
aneously- is TO say. without pre-
vious manuscript preparation-was
usually the one which carried convic.
/ tion. OF his own address. Mr.. Blaine
/ believed that none would in the fu-
ture be read excepting by students
He knew that his memorial address
! for Gen Garfield. delivered by him
/ from his old place al the speakers
desk in the House OF Representatives
would be the one upon which his per.
manent fame as a speaker would be
based. But that was not speech. as
he understood the word. II was q
oulogy. an address, an essay, but ever
/ in that address the best parts were
those which came spontaneously as h'
was writing and were the paragraphs
upon which he bestowed the least la
bor
Blaine once said TO me" Mr.. Spot
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

ford continued. that Webster's great
est speeches we're delivered without
committal TO manuscript. He prepared
them mentally. and, he never spoke
unless he was we'll prepared. He be-
lieved that the mind was clogged as
soon as a speaker attempted TO write
out what was designed as a popular
speech
Mr. Blaine thought that the two
great orations OF Webster we're his
Bunker Hill address and his speech
in the Senate in reply 10 Senator
Hayne. Of South Carolina. Webster.
Blaine told me. prepared the Bunker
Hill address while he was fishing for
trout in a stream which ran through
his country place at Marshfield. on
Massachusetts Bay. and his epoch
making speech in reply to Hayne was
thought out over night and he began
IL without having a single note or any
memoranda on his desk or in his
hand"
Copyright. 1915. by z. ]. Edwards.
All rights reserved.)
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell OF
"A Prophecy Which Has Come TO
Pass
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
GARDEN RICH IN PANTS.

Lewis Carpenter. gardner for the
Water Department. is one Of the most
industrious men in Wilmington. The
gardening he IS doing az the pump
ina station on Market street is at
s-eotino much attention. Although
IRE becoming more beau
mis- skillful hand. the in
.,.-- ne building has not been
neglected by the large windows on
the FIRST floor are filled with choice
potted plants including a lemon tree
With fruit handing from its houghs
Last year the plant bore a lemon as
large as a fair sized orange and from
present indications will repeat the
performance this year. From year Ia
year Mr.. Carpenter saves the flower
seeds.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
BETTER BABIES

The crusade for better babies has
spread from coast to coast, and taken
firm hold of American Mothers. Few
women realize how much the i'll
health of the mother influences the
unborn child. both physically and
mentally. Women who suffer from
mysterious pains. backache nervous
ness, mental depression. headaches.
etc, should rely on Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. made
fiom roots and herbs. which for near
ly forty years has been the standard
remedy for these ailments.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

The engagement was announced
yesterday of Miss Isabel Rieman
Thorn. daughter of Mrs. Pembroke
Lea Thorn. of Baltimore. and Carlyle
Barton. also of Baltimore. Mr.. Bar
ton is a brother of Charles Marshall
Barton of this city.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
HAIR STOPS failing, DANDRUFF
DISAPPEARS---25 Cent DANDERINE

Dsnderine and carefully draw It
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. The effect is inn
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light, fluffy and wavy, and nave
an appearance of abundance; an incom-
parable lustre, softness and luxuri-
spce. the beauty and simmer OF true
hair health.
Get 25 cent bottle of Knowlton S
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter, and prove that your
hair is as pretty and soft as any-that
it. has been neglected or injured oy
careless treatment-that's all.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

Mans unhappincss as | construe,
comes of his greatness; it is because
there is an infinite in him, which, with
all his cunning, he cannot quite bury
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
TOnAY,s OLDEST STORY.

BY the United Press.
OAKLAND, Cal. April 27.-
Can a turtle play the piano?
Constable William c. Allen
made a bet that he had one that
could and collected. Joseph
Kreie. and a few others are
laying for" Allen. however.
Kreig remarked that he had a
hen that ate nails when Allen
mentioned his turtle that play
ed a piano. Bets we're made
that Allen was a nature faker
and all then trekked out 10 his
house.
Seated at the piano was a
bearded stranger. Al Aliens
request he started playing.
PAY me-" said Allen. This
is John c. Turtle Of Philadel-
phia."
,
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

Just what need There Mat plain and figured Japanese
all quality ummeryookng There
calculated invngong clean mating
$500 S22 roll
There Crex and Deox Rugs for One of these rugs
oodookng
from lS SO 35c is it, Sl15O
priced from $l0O $
The Wool and Fibre the II S75O $lO
popular slO5O
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
Save your hair. Make it soft, fluffy,
lustrOus and beautiful.

IUSIrOuS and DeHuUIuI.
Try as you will, after an appplica-
ton of Danderine, you can not find
a single trace of dandruff or falling
hair and your scalp will not itch, but
what will please you most, will be
after a few weeks use. when you see
new hair, fine and downy at frst-yes
but really new hair-growing all
ever the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou-
bles the beauty of your hair. No diff
ference how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy. just moisten a cloth with
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

In the midst of life's occupations we
come together around this table which
Thou o Lord, hast covered with Thy
providing love. Help us TO return TO
Thee always the good gift Of gratitude,
for Thine is all glory. Amen.
Dayton, Ohio.
Evening journal., 1915-04-27
Just A Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quintus.
(The Sunshine Mani

Thou art the Opener, open Thou the
doors
Thou art the Teacher, teach my soul
20 soar;
No human masters hold me by the
hand:
They pass away-Thou bidest evernore
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

o Cod, Thou art my Gods carly will 1
seek 1hec; my soul thirsteth for Thee,
my flesh longeth for Thee in dry and
thirsty land, where no water is; to see
Thy power and Thy glory. Psalm
63:l, ..
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

The unrest Of this world is its un-
voiced cry after God. Theodore T.
Meditation shows us that God is the
source of supply for all our needs. "My
soul thlrsteth for God, for the living
God"
Prayer digs channel straight and
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

true TO this source Of supply. ASK
and We shall receive"
Evening journal., 1915-04-27

God is infinite, and without end; but
the souls desire is nabyss which can
not be filled except by God which is
infinite God is a God without draw
back, and well of living water with
out bottom; and the soul is made IN the
image Of God, and is therefore created
to know and love God.-Johh Tauler.