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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
BOY PIPE THIEVES FACE
JUDGE IN JUVENILE COURT
Men Accused of Receiving Their Loot
Also Arraigned

Three little boys who admitted, after
being caught trying to force entrance to
vacant house. that they had stripped
ten empty dwellings of lead pipe and gas
fixtures, were arraigned for a hearing
today before Judge MacNeille in the
Juvenile Court.
Two men. accused by the lads of re-
ceiving the stolen goods. were arraigned
for hearing before Magistrate Emely,
at the Park and Lehigh avenues station.
The men are Walter Bender, 1850 North
5th street, and Mayer Barbash, 1S41 Ger
mantown avenue, both junk dealers.
They were held in $500 bail each for a
further hearing
The boys are Frank Fulmer, 10 years
old, 1S47 Germantown avenue; Louis
Rapp, IL years old, of 1880 Germantown
avenue, and Robert Miller, years old,
of the rear of 1884 Germantown avenue
Policeman Weigand caught the boys in
the yard of 2210 North 11th street. At
the station they admitted stealing the fix
lures and lead pipe from ten other houses
and said they had sold the stun to the
two tunkmen.
Police are trying to locate friends of
Frederick w. Scott. q years old, an Eng
lishman, who was relieved of $S5 while
being shown the town. Scott, who landed
in this country but a few days ago, met
some obliging sailors at the Sailors Home
on Front street who urged him to hire
an auto and see Philadelphia. Early this
morning Scott was found wandering
around Fairmount Park and sent to the
Woman's Homeopathic Hospital.
Two men narrowly escaped death or
serious injuries today when the motor
cycle on which they were riding crashed
headlong into 18th street car at On
tario street. They are Andrew Schleyer,
IHrI ctr
Tioga street Schleyer was knocked un-
conscious, but was revived in the Samari-
tan Hospital. The machine was wrecked.
Three men were held for further hear
ing today following a Joy ride in an au-
tomobile said by Edward w. Scarlet, of
bSd street and Lancaster avenue, to have
been stolen from his garage. They are
John Husber, % years old, of 541S Harlan
street; j. T. Gore, 20 years old, of 12l1
Wilton street, and George s. Dacher, Jr.,
20 years old, of 1851 North 55th street
Harry Trucks, 80 years old, 2s27 Ruth
street. was held in $1,000 bail for court to-
day following a serious accusation made
by Agnes Hellsab, 13 years old, of 1881
East Wishart street Trucks was ar
rested in the Episcopal Hospital, where
he went to have a wound in his arm
dressed. The wound was inflicted by
Mrs. Hellsab who. the police say, ad-
mitted today before Magistrate Campbell
that she was virtually insane with rage
when she learned from her daughter that
Trucks had attempted to attack her.
The store of Isidore Friedman, at 2024
South 10th street. was damaged by fire
early today. Friedman. with his wife
and family, had just returned from a
wedding and was preparing to go to bed.
when the flames started. Neighbors
warned them OF their danger. and they
left the house before the blaze gained
headway Loss is estimated at several
hundred dollars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
POLICE AWAIT NEWS FROM
COMRADR AT DEATHS DOOR
special Policeman William Barry
Stricken With tuberculosis

The police Of this city are anxiously
awaiting news today from the bedside
Of William Barry. who is characterized
as ''the most widely known and best liked
specIal on the force" He lies at the point
OF death In his home, at "a North Darien
street. stricken with tuberculosis and
complications resulting from that disease.
Barry, who IL 4S years old, entered the
nolice service IS years ago. having been
a watchman He was afiiliated with the
nth and Winter streets police station
for six years, when he was transferred
10 the 10Th and Buttonwood streets sta
lion as a special policeman. Two years
later he was assigned 10 the Front and
Master streets station, where he added
to his already long list Of achievements
bv brilliant work In the tenderioin.
Three months ago Barry first expert
enced serious trouble with his throat and
lungs; the sickness soon became so Sc
rIous that he was confined to his bed.
Physicians have been unable 10 check the
maiady. and II is feared that he may
die any minute
The police OF the tenderloin are mourn
ing the death OF Charles Fulton. OF the
nth and Winter streets station. who died
Tuesday at his home. 2i0 North Marvine
street. and who was pal 70 Barry for
13 years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26

up last winter on the snowfalis? Didn't
1? Sure did, sonny, and that stops
him for good. Anybody knows we amt
gonna have snow this time o. year. Then
what's all this excitement about in the
onion bed2
IT'S the war spirit, that's what Il is,
and IL means su'thin'. II means a tar.
nation whole lot II you wanna know"
Mr. Mokemacher fell silent, his horny
ringers caressing a bristling onion with
almost feminine tenderness Gently he
was asked the meaning Of the excite
ment on the part OF his marvellous
vegetables at this time Of year, in view
OF the fact that II was not caused by
the cold weather.
"HistP' said old Simeon. "Hist, I say
The reporter. ignorant of the correct
manner OF hlsting, grew red in the face
In the attempt
'S'nough," said Simeon II. Mokemacher
his eyes twinkling. AS said, this
bristling OF my onions at this time Is
significant. 1t means something, but I'm
not aging to tell. because it's a secret
"As to the cold spell-shucks, anybuddy
can tell you all about that. You come
around in a few weeks and I'll tell YOU
when we'll get the first snowfall. Guess
I'll have to put the roof on my cabin
again soon. Winter'll be early this year
you mark my words down in your little
notebook, young feller."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
SPIRIT OF WAR RAISES HAIR
ON MOKEMACHER'S WISE ONIONS
Cutvator of Highly Sensitive and Perspicacous Vege-
tables Says Actions Mean Something, but It's
Secret and He Won't Tell

rarnation, shucks. pshaw and con-
FOUND" said old Simeon NJ. Mokemacher
today, as he stood in the doorway Of his
cabin in the hidden clearing just outside
Of Andalusia. an apprehensive weather
eye on the distant horizon and its angry
twin on his heaving, turbulent family OF
highly-educated onions
"Goshl pears like this here war I'm
Europe's getting into everything" con-
uuued MIR. Mokemacher, dubiously.
Here, young feller, take a lock at this
bed o. onions. For weeks nary one had
stirred hair, and now look at em.
Look at 'em, I say. What greets your
eyer
"rll tell you, sonny. It's the war sperit.
Look at 'em, l say Every bristle on
every onion in that there patch a wav-
ing like Old Glory fiuttering in a CO.
mile gale on the high sea. And why ?
You don't know, but 1 do. You think
it's because of this cold spell. You thir'S
these onions can't do anything but prog
nosticate snowfalls. but you're all wrong,
sonny.
Weather can't fool the hairy onion.
which waves its bristles when a snow
fall is about due. 1 don't care what
George s. Bliss says. Didn't show him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26

Man Who Caused Stir at City Hall
Carries Tactics Into Court

George Bonner. "a years old. 10ot North
sd street, had a hearing today IN Gem
trail Station and was discharged. after
he had carried into the courtroom speech
making tactics which caused his arrest
last night. when he interrupted the con-
cert on City Hal plaza. Bonner. who
says he's an attorney. spoke In his own
defense
As he left the courtroom he cried: See
you Sunday" Policemen tried 20 find him
again, but he had disappeared
Only police interference, Il was said.
prevented Bonner from being roughly
handled by the crowd. which was in
censed at his denunciatIon OF all the in
stitutions Of the modern world
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
FraternaI Order Dispute in Court

Members of the Quaker City Circle and
Garfield Circle of the Brotherhood of
America, a secret frateral and patriotic
order. appeared in the Common Pleas
Court No. today, and asked that the
Court enjoin certain members of the
circles from getting custody of the char
ters. rituals. books and other lodge para
phernalia. Both circles have been dis
n oted for some time owing to factional
strife.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
POSTMASTER'S DAUGHTER WINS
QUEEN CONTEST AT FLORENCE
Miss Helen M. Watson Receives Big.
gest Vote for Honor

FLORENCE. N. j.. Aug. 96.-one of the
most interesting events of the open afr
carnival at Florence has been the selec-
tion of a queen.
The contest was lively one. More
than a dozen popular girls, of Florence
and nearby towns, entered the race. Many
of the girls made a personal canvass to
secure votes among their friends.
Miss Helen NJ. Watson, of Florence,
daughter Of Postmaster Thomas F. Wat
son, was picked as the winner. Miss Wat
honor. The contest for diamond ring,
to be given to the most popular girl of
st. Clares Church, will end this eve
ming. Miss Margaret A. Phillips is one
of the leading candidates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
Accused of Violating Food Law

Three alleged violators of the pure food
act had hearing before Magistrate Har-
ris today. They were Morris Fragen-
baum. 7S2 South I'd street, held under 500
bail for court. charged with using rotten
eggs in cake; Morris Morovitz. of 2425
South 9Th street, find $25 and costs for
using artificial coloring matter in soda
water, and Samuel Cullet, of 737 South
Sd street. held under 5000 bail on the
same charge. Twenty-Five other hearings,
dealing with similar offences. were post
poned until September g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
FACTIONS IN BIG BATTLE
NEAR INTERNATIONAL LINE
Carranzistas in Force Attack Villistas
South Of Nogales

DOUGLAS, Aria. Aus 26.-outpost
nghting south OF Nogales. State OF Sono-
fa' between Viilista troops under General
.soasAy1orena and carranzistas Is reported.
Inc town Il held by followers of villa.
ne attack is being made by 5000 Carran-
%'s,a troops under General Gales.
United States troops, under orders 70
seturn the fire II any Mexican bullets fall
UPON United states soil. are patroling
The border.
General Felipe Angeles soon viii sue
oeed General Maytorsna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
FILL CHARITY BOARD VACANCY
Lanning Harvey, of Wilkes-Barre,
Gets State Appointment

HARRISBURG, Pa. Aug. 26-The APP
pointment OF Lanning Harvey Wilkes
Barre. as a member OF the State Board
OF Charities TO MI a vacancy. was an
nounced today.
Congressman Edgar r. Kiess. Hughes
vile. was reappointed as member of the
State College Trustee Board.
Miss Roberts NJ. West. Erie, was reap
pointed to the Board OF Examiners for
Registration of Nurses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
HOTEL BLAZE NOT SERIOUS
"estrpont Management Says Loss Not
Over $i000-No Panic

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 26.--The fire in
,ne Hotel Westmont yesterday WAS far
''es serious plan at frat reported.
me manasF. Frederick Klein, Jr., said
Today that be loss would moi exceed
l'p that the guests at no time were In
eHnsef, ana 70 one attempted 70 jump
from the windows. The service OF the
,,v,tA M kien added, Was not crippled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
Bakers Approye Insurance Plans

More than 200 members OF the Master
bakers Association will Join the mutual
Insurance. association now being Or
eanlsed by manufacturers This WAS de-
cided al special meeting held yester-
day AZ 1901 North Woodstock street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
Chocolate
covered
Roman Mousse
32c ID.

A newcomer among the
weekend specials - and a
palate-tickler t h at t h e
candy lover will at once
appre tie. Delicate
whippy-cream centers con-
tanning chopped red ripe
cherries, and favored in
that exquisite way h at
makes Roman Nougat so
popular, and over that a de-
lightful chocolate. Be sure
to have a box for over
Sunday.
Marshmall0w ID a t e S.
pats of marshmallow laid
between big fat dates and
giving them, in the eating,
a consistency that is un-
commonly good. 29c lb.
Cream MOlasses Fingers
one of those good old
i'm e stand-bys which we
never tire. 23c lib.
Chocolate MarshmallOw
Caramels - Luscious little
Jumps of marshmallow in a
caramel that is mighty fine.
27c lb.
Assorted Stick Candy
the flavors of that true sort
that made stick candy so
good in youth. 25c lib.
PecOnut-A soft peanut
crisp, deliciously m ixed
with cocoanut. 25c lb.
Mrs. Lees Homemade Cara
mels, 40c ID.
Salted Whole Peanuts, 40c lb.
Plated Mint, Csc lb.
Crystallized Ginger, 4Oc lb.
Those oven-fresh
cakes and pastry
Made by expert bakers, of
peT1tCI mdICAlaios iiBhb hCic Al
our own bakery.
Nut cakes, 22c each
Berwick Sponge Cakes, 10c
each
Fresh Peach Cakes, zoe each
Currant Loaves, 1Oc each
Lemon Snaps, zoe lb.
Mixed Ice Cream Cakes, 35e lb.
Pulled Bread, 15c u alb; 25c
H-lb.; soc lb.
Thos. Martindale & Co.
10th & Market
Established In 1859
IeII PhOnes-FiIbert 2s7O. Filbert 2sz
KeystOne-Race, 800. Race bO1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
TWO POSTMASTERS REMOVED
FOR SHORT 'GE In ACCOUNTS
Burleson - Eases of Accused
Officials in Maryland

WASH NNToN. Aug. 26.-Postmaster
General BuTleson today removed from Of
fice W. E. Berry, postmaster at Rock
Vile. Md, and Oliver II. p. Clark post
master at Silver Springs. Md. "Shortaga
In accounts" was the reason given by tho
Postoftice Department
Bondsmen have assumed charge OF the
offices. Details of the cases were with
held.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-26
This Big
Final
Round Up
Sale
of
Perry
Suits
at $40
ends Saturday
at Up. NJ.

u These self-sarne Suits
were $18, $40, $3.50 and
SIS this season-and are
still worth, and next year
and next, will be worth,
these same prices, to you'll
q A Perry Suit, mind you,
for $40! With all the dis
tinction and class and
character of the Perry fit!
They are not low-price
Suits, not cheap" Suits
in any sense of the word,
except the sense of being
bargains-$18, $40, $3.50,
SIS values for $40!
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
WELL DESERVED
The Praise That Comes From Thankful
Lancaster People.

One kidney remedy has known merit
Lancaster people RELY upon it.
That remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills.
Lancaster testimony proves it reliable.
Mrs. B. F. Walter, Hill St. Lancas-
ter, KY. Gays: II never fail to praise
Doan's Kidney Pills when | have the
opportunity. as they are certainly a
fine remedy. have not been without
a supply in the house for years. When
ever my back becomes lame and pain
full, few doses bring me instant re.
lief. At one time l feared that | had
serious kidney trouble. The kidney
secretions were unnatural and gave
unmistakable evidence of disordered
kidneys. 1t was my good fortune to
hear of Doan's Kindey Pills and | be.
gan using them. In short time my
kidneys were normal"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for kidney remedy get Doans
Kidney Pill-the same that Mrs. Wal
ter had. Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
MONA QUICKLY
ENDS INDIGESTION
Eat Your Favorite Food and Never Fear
After. Distress.

There is way for YOU to eat what
ever your stomach Graves. Many will
say "How | wish could but have
tried and every time 1t nearly kills me. ="
The real trouble is that people who
suffer the untold agony Of indigestion
do not realize that the stomach has
lot of work to perform in digesting
the food and il crowded with extra
labor it rebels and kicks up a fearful
disturbance.
M-o-na. single and inexpensive
prescription, easily obtained from X.
E. McRoberts or any drug store. will
quickly and effectively stop this dis
turbance or money refunded. 1t not
only increases the flow of digestive
juices. but surely and safely builds up
and strengthens the stomach walls so
that what yoI eat is cared for as
nature intended.
It's needless for you to suffer with in
digestion. heartburn. biliousness. sour,
gassy or upset stomache, for Mi-o-ns,
tablets surely give prompt and lasting
relief and perfectly harmless.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
YOUR HAIR NEEDS
PARTISAN SAGE

II your hair is full of dandruff. thin.
streaky. dull and never will do up to
look pretty, you can almost Immediately
remove the cause making 1t beautiful,
thick and fluffy by the use Of Partisan
Sage, one OF the most helpful and in
MIGRATING hair and scalp tonics known.
Parision Sage not only saves your
hair but furnishes the nourishment
needed to make it grow long, abundant,
and radiant with life. Just one appli.
cation removes every trace of dandrufi
and stops scalp itch-your hair becomes
soft and fluffy with an Incompatible
gloss, beauty and charm.
You cannot be disappointed with this
harmless and deicately perfumed tonic,
and it costs but trihe at r. f. Me-
Roberts.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
BUENA VISTA

Mr.. J. W. Scott is reported better
at this writing
MIR. and Mrs. Will Jennings are at
home from their bridal trip in Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Brakeman visited
in Nicholasville the first Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Ruble leave this
week for several months stay in Florida
Mrs. Cleveland Rose Of Lancaster
was in our village Monday on business.
Mr.. Clarence Lane of Ludlow is the
guest of his mother Mrs. Amanda Lane
Mr.. Chas. NJ. Scott of Lawrenceburg
visited his father J. W. Scott part Of
last week
Messrs j. Wesley Lane and Brice
Sechrest made business trip to Lex
ington last week.
Mrs. II. S. Christopher spent part OF
last week with her mother Mrs. Belle
Mccain Of Lexington
Mr.. b. NJ. Walton IL AT home from
Louisville where he has been under
treatment for some time.
Miss Nellie O'Hearn who attends
High School here spent the week 5 end
with her parents near Lancaster.
Miss Alyce Mabel Scott closed a
successful school near Burgin last Fri
day and began a subscription school at
the same place Monday Feb. lst. This
making the third term for Miss Scott
in Mercer County.
Mr. John Scott. Jr. and bride (nee
Miss Lula Noel have returned from
their wedding tour and have gone to
housekeeping here. We are glad to
welcome this popular Young couple in
our village and wish them much happi-
ness and success for a long welded life.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
HANBACK,

Misses Georgia and Zellah Dillon Wis.
tied Miss Fay Tudor, Sunday.
Mrs. Arch Miller is visiting her par.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. K. F. Parsons
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hurt visited her
mother Mrs. d. G. Ross, Sunday.
Mrs. Bette Anderson is visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Squire Pointer.
Mr.. Dovie Clousehorn of Crab Or
chard is with his sister Mrs A. G. Baird.
The three patients suffering with
typhoid fever at l.. W. McQuerry seem
to be improving.
Prof. Jessie Baird. of Berea College,
son of Rev. A. c. Baird, will lecture at
Good Hope church Saturday night, Sun
day and Sunday night. Feb. Is and IL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
STANFORD

John B. Foster was in Louisville last
week on business.
Mrs. Sue Curtis is the guest of Mrs.
Frazier Hurt at Lancaster.
Mrs. Susan B. Yeager was in Louis
vile last week several days.
Mr.. G. c. Owens has been confined to
his room on account of illness.
Hubert c. Carpenter attended the
automobile show in Louisville.
Miss Matte Lee Hubble spent sever
al days in Lancaster last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee Rife were the
week end guests of his parents at Hus-
tonville.
Mrs. T. n. Raney has been confined
to her room for about a week with a
severe cold.
Mrs. G. A. Peyten was called to
Shawnee Tenn, Saturday on account of
the illness of her aunt.
Miss Estill Walker Of Lancaster, who
has been the guest of Miss Belle Denny
returned home Saturday.
Mrs. w. II. Brown of Lancaster,
spent several days last week with DR..
and Mrs. f. j. Brown in THE city.
Misses Matsy Crimes and Elizabeth
HoltZclaW were the week end guests of
Miss Mary Bailey at Crab Orchard.
Mrs. Joseph Coffey still remains quite
i'll and her host Of friends are very
very much alarmed over her condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Hill have return
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11
Colds And Group In Children.

Many people rely upon Chamberlain $
Cough remedy implicitly in cases of
colds and Group, and it never disap-
points them. Mrs. f. II. Thomas,
Logansport Ind, writes: II have
found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to
be the best medicine for colds and
Group have ever used, and rover tire
of recommending it to my neighbors
and friends. have always given it to
my children when suffering from Group.
and it has never failed to give them
prompt relief" For sale by all dealers
I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-02-11

ed home from Somerset. after a visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mershon.
Thomas Philips. senior member Of
the up-to-date furnishing store of
Phillips & Phillips, is suffering from an
attack of grip.
Mrs. Ed Wilkinson and her guest,
Mrs. E. C. Moore of Liberty. spent
several days last week in Lancaster the
guests of Mrs. X. b. Wilkinson.
The revival is still in session at the
Presbyterian church and much interest
is being manifested by members of this
church and and all the other congrega-
lions of Stanford.
Miss Black Owens of near Huston
vile fell on the ice last week and broke
two ribs. which have caused her much
pain. Miss Mary Dee Kennedy, her
niece of this CITY is with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fox Duddersr. who
i. have been boarding with his sister,
George F. DeBorde since their mar
riage in December. have moved to his
farm on the Crab Orchard pike.
The Dixie Rock Club was delightfully."-
entertained last Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. w. r. Todd at her rooms at the
home of Mrs. w. X. Warner. The
afternoon was very pleasant one in
deed. Mrs. Alfred Pence made the
the highest score. Delightful refresh
| ful refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the games by the lovely
hostess.
c. HAYS Foster, who has charge of
buying hemp here for E. F. Spears &
Son of Paris. says that the production
of hemp will be greatly increased. The
farmers are influenced to raise more
hemp on account Of the tobacco situa-
ton which has prevailed this season.
Last year there was something like 290
acres planted in hemp in this county,
while this years acreage will be over
500 acres.
Mrs. w. d. Stage died at her home
west of this city last week after long
illness of complication of troubles.
The burial took place in the Illusions
vile cemetery after the funeral which
was conducted by Rev. A. H. Baugh,
at the Christion church at that place.
The deceased was a noble Christian
woman and will be greatly missed in
her community. Two daughters, one
son and her husband survive her.
Carroll Bailey, who for about eight
years has been cashier of the Crab
Orchard Banking Co., bought our half
interest in the gents furnishing store
of II. j. McRoberts, here last week.
Mr.. Bailey resigned as cashier OF the
Crab Orchard Bank last week. his
resignation taking effect within sixty
days. He and his family will be given
cordial welcome having lived here
before moving to Crab Orchard. Mr..
McRoberts has been one of the leading