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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
CAUGHT THRoUGH PHOTO

A photo-postal of himself resulted today
In the capture Of Morris Williams. OK
Camden, who has led detectives a chase
through the coal regions OF the western
part OF the State. He was taken prisoner
at Meadvile, Pa, by Detective John
Levins, who will bring him back to Cam
den to face charge OF forgery.
Williams was formerly employed by c.
D. Kelly. tinsmith, of South 5th street.
Camden, whose signature he Is charged
with forging to obtain considerable
amount of money from the Merchants'
Trust Company. During his flight through
Pittsburgh, Butler, Corey and Meadvilis
he assumed the name of Laurence Nor
ris"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
100 GIRLS MARCH TO
SAFETY in SHOP FIRE
Employees Follow Drill In
structions in Leaving Burn
ing Building.

A carefully reheersed fire drill pre-
vented a panic and enabled 100 girl em-
ployes of the Beswick Sc Clay Co., 25th
and Callowhill streets, to reach a place
of safety when fire destroyed the second
floor of the building early this morning.
The fire was discovered by Engineer
was begun. and signal for fire drill
was sounded. Led by Miss Hattie Ryan,
of 1918 Mount Vernon street, the girls
marched out in pairs from the smoke
filled building.
The fire is believed to have been started
by friction of picking machine against
the wool being picked in 1t. The loss is
covered by insurance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23

girl next you must stand SO long before
she reaches home. Thousands OF your
brothers are wearing the battle cry For
the Transit Plan" on their coat sleeves
and they're taking an active part in the
fight. Therefore. you are to blame If you
are Indifferent in the matter.
You are to blame II you don't join the
ranks tomorrow night at the Academy OF
Music, where another charge of the citi-
zens' army will be made AGAINST the men
who betrayed the people after they were
selected to fight for their rights instead
of against them.
The peoples hearts are In this tight-so
wear your heart on your sleeve in the
way OF a transit button.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
sUFFRAGIsTs WIN POINT
Favorable Report on Amendment in
Delaware Senate.

DOVER. Del, Feb. 23.-Following their
reversal late yesterday afternoon, when
me eapitation tax bill was defeated in
tne House by vote OF 25 to z, suffragists
won point in the Senate when Senator
Newton, of the Revised Statutes Com
mlttee, submitted a favorable report on
me enfranchisement amendment. A
similar amendment has been reported
iavorably in the House.
senator Harris and Representative
salisbury, VINO introduced the amend
ments, said they probably would not call
them up for vote Until next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
OLD WOMAN HELPLESS IN
BLAZING BED RESCUED
Policeman Rouses Family and Saves
Lives of Four.

An odor of burning cotton drifting
through the open window OF the residence
of Norris Wellman. 1884 South Beulah
street, early this morning, saved the life
of old and infrm Mrs Wellman. whose
bed was burning, and enabled the other
occupants of the house to make their own
escape
Policeman Daniel Greenberg, of the Sd
and Dickinson streets police station, was
passing the house and smelled the smoke.
He broke the front door open and ran to
the second floor, where he found Mrs.
Wellman helpless in the blazing bed. A
candle left lighted beside the bed had
overturned and set the heavy patchwork
quilt on fire.
Hastily awaking all the others in the
house. Greenberg carried the woman to
the street while a neighbor turned in a
fire alarm Mrs. WellmRn is 70 years old
and her husband Is two years her senior.
Beside the two. their daughter and a
grandson live in the house. They es-
capped without injury. The damage was
trifiing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Accused of Stabbinr MAN

While Antonio Paterni. % years old, of
1928 North st, Bernard street. is in the
West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hos
pital with a serious stab wound In the
temple, Sacaflno Delicate. 81 years old.
of 50th and Master streets, is being held
by the police of the 61st and Thompson
streets station, accused of committing the
deed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Princes of CaIlph Hold Feast

Followers of the star and crescent on
the peaceful side of the Atlantic turned
their faces toward Independence Eall
last night as a tribute of respect ~ the
memory Of washington. They wero the
members of Mecca Mosque, No. 2, Princes
of the Order of Caliph, and celebrated
Washingtons Birthday with a banquet
Mt the Walton. Among the speakers were
Judge John NJ. Patterson. Ross MacIver,
the Rev, Charles II. Elder, OF Trenton,
and w. Freeland Kendrick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Hone to stop "Dopep TraaIic

The illegal traffic in opium. cocaine,
heroin and other habit-f forming drugs
viii be brought to a halt through the
Harrison act. in the opinion OF a majority
OF the local druggists. This was the view
taken last night. when more than 800
members OF the Pharmaceutical Frater-
nifty, physicians and dentists attended a
meeting at the College OF Pharmacy un-
der the auspices OF the Philadelphia Re-
tail Druggists Association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
COAL CONSERVATION LAW
OF OHIO DECLARED VALID
United States Supreme Court Affirms
Ruling of Lower Tribunal.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The Ohio
Coal Mine conservation law providing
that miners shall be paid by the coal
mine operators on the basis of the rum
of-the-mine system. the State Industrial
Commission being empowered to deter
mine the maximum amount of lmpuri-
ties to be allowed In weighing, was held
constitutional by the United States Su-
preme Court today.
The coal miners attacked the law as
invalid, saying that it interfered with
their constitutional right OF contracting
with their employers. The case was on
appeal from the Federal Courts of Ohio,
which declined to enjoln the State Com
mission from enforcing the law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
MRS. ALTEMUs AIDS POOR
Plays 'Lady Bountiful" While on Way
70 Sunday Meeting.

Mrs. Bessie DObson Altemus played
Lady Bountiful" to group of 40 chill
dren in front of the BILLY" Sunday
tabernacle today. distributing 81 bills
and silver coins TO the lucky youngsters.
Mrs. Altemus is a regular attendant at
the Sunday services. Today on her way
10 her limousine she noticed the throng
of pitifully eager little faces. Stopping
In the midst OF the crowd she opened her
purse and before It was closed the con
tents had gone 70 make the "urehins''
happy, a.-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
ROBBED BY BOGUS INSPECTOR

tns bogus gas inspector is at large
.sAin and has added assault and bat
ssfy to accomplishments for which he
nas previously been noted. One OF
uese gentry gained admission to the
nome Of Mrs. Sarah Rahr, T4s South Cecil
.4eet, by posing as a u. G. l. employe.
ana when Mrs. Rahr's suspicious were
sionsed he knocked her down. according
70 me police. He took s1S from a kitchen
s,oset before his victim recovered sutfi-
'iently to give the alarm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Sire Nearby. Theatre Empties

Nearly 1000 persons fed from the Arch
Street Theatre to the street in less than
five minutes when a blaze was discovered
on the second floor of the building at los
North 9th street. occupied by III. Engel q
dealer in antique furniture, last night
The loss was small. When the firemen
were about to leave flames were discov-
cred coming from the awning of cigar
store at 9Th and Arch streets, but were
put out quickly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Aid Planned for Young Negroes

To assist the National Industrial Com
mttee In raising funds for vocational
training among negro boys and girls,
Lincoln Memorial services were held
today at Valyric Hall. 1920 Lombard
street. Addresses were delivered by
DR.. G. w. Master, Philip II. Moore the
Revs, w. j. Miller, y. Il. Bermauer and
l.. F. NJ. Myers, all of Lutheran churches.
The United Presbyterian Reformed,
Methodist Episcopal and other churches
were represented,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
RUM AS POLITICAL ISSUE

"AsHlNGTON, Feb. G.-Prohibition
ialk in connection with the next national
campaign received a considerable i'm
pe'us here today from the suggestion
snat Senator Cummins might be a Presi-
uential candidate with a prohibition
plank in his platform. That the prohibi-
uon question win figure largely In some
form form or other seemed to be generally be-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
MARRIED BY JUDGE
Woodstown Couple Wanted the Mayor
to Officiate,

Charles B. Grier and Miss Sue H.
Coles, of Woodstown, N j.. were married
by Judge Howard A. Davis, in his private
chamber. today.
merchant of Wopdstown. while Mrs.
Grler, who is 43, was a school teacher.
Two weeks ago they decided to come to
this city to be married and wrote to
Mayor Blankenburg. who promised to
oflciate. The Mayor was-not in when
they called, but left instructions with
Clerk Webb to have the couple escorted
to Common Pleas Court No, 3.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Boy Reseued From .sTreneh'

Aanayunk residents were given taste
sesy were called upon 10 dig 1l-year-old
-uoie bish out of a trench in which he
x, - almost buried. Eddie, who lives at
walnut lane, Was playing hide-and-
~. With some companions and chose a
seref excavation IN which TO hide The
e-h banks suddenly gave way. as
ii.9asn hon5 had burst. and buried the
49, ne was rescued unconscious, and
'-"en 10 St. Timothy's Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Censorship of Movies Legal

WASHINGTON. Feb 23.-The Ohio
moving picture censorship laws, attacked
MS interference with Interstate commerce.
and infringements Of free publication,
were held constituuS al today by the
Supreme Court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
Political Club % Hear Sunday

More thar 1875 members Of the 80th
e-fn Republican Club. headed by City
,esSefef William AIcCoach ana the ex-
-.ifs committee Of he S0th Ward VIII
e Billy Sunday az the Iaber-
ms evening the members viii
= he club haaduuarteHzs zoth ano
----.al.l alrsala.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23

The police have been asked by the
Abingdon authorities TO search for George
Boutcher who left the home of his
father, Albert Boutcner. Horace avenue,
Abingdon. several days ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
WEAR BUTTONS ON SLEEVES

Girl Straphangers Show Where They
Stand.
Some one said that a girl should never
wear her heart on her sleeve. This is
according TO your point OF view, but no
one questions the wisdom OF wearing a
transit button on your sleeve. This is
what the girls and women are doing now
as they dangle from straps In tolting and
jammed trolley cars on the way 10 and
from work.
So, as your eye wandsFs along the line
OF straps, Mr.. Citizen, remember that you
are partly 20 blame because the little trail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-23
4Madras Shirts SO
Fitted 10 Your Measure

Fitted 10 Your Measure
Made 70 a By our own custom makers
ffom Anderacn's N ported 1toten
Madras The 1915 patterns ere Ns"
here.
COULTER, 10 Chestnut s.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24

the various business and civic organ
izatiOuS all over the state Of Arizona.
To-day "a similar batch Of communica-
tiuuS viii he sent To- like organizations
in California.
To have three scaportS ON the Culf
Of California would be one Of the
greatest Blooms ever handed over to
This state. 81 would mean cunncctin2
Phoenix by a direct railroad line with
a port on the Gulf. The road already
partially completed to Ajo would prob
ably be extended 50 as to connect with
one OF these ports.
Port isabel and Port Lobos. two of
the MeNican ports L. be taken i'm hv
the proposed annexation are both
large and well ratronized The cx-
tension of territory tina would thus, hr
gained. would also he a great thing
FOR this state. as the new land would
take i'm some OF the largest and richest
sections of Northern sonora
Concerted action by the people nf
Arizona, i'm taking mp this matter with
the powers that bc in Washington. is
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24

WASHINGTON Dee 23-tnIess
unexpected developments interfere. ali
American consular officers withdrawE
from territory ir northern Mexico
controlled hy Villa upon the recoeni-
,ion of the Carrauza government.
soon will resume their stations. sur
render Of Villas army iu Chihuahua
and the successful operations Of car
ranza forces in other sections have
2bcut satisfied state department Off
ci9lS that The consula;os can re re-
oaencd with Safets.
Vice Consul Coen reported To the
department today that he had arrived
n Durango and re opened the CON
suiatc. Most of The other officers
VIII return tu their ucets as quickly
rs pra aticablc. although 50 far Mar
ion Lstcher, consul 81 Chihuahua still
IL at El Paso awaiting instructions.
soon after the holidays it was said
at the department today. meas Tres
VIII be taken 20 Gil the nine consular
vacancies i'm Mexico heretnfure UNI
filled because Of the desire not a.
appoint new men 10 am unreccgnized
government. tn" mos: important va
cancy is the consulate eeuer at McXi-
GO City.
The whereabouts Of Villa remains
unknown az The state departments
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24
cantu Makes Statement

EALENICD calf. Dec. .}.-F.Ste-
ban "antu. independent governor Of
Lower Califou il. announced tonight
from his headquarters at MeNicai.
opposite here. That General Alraro
Obregon. the Carranz1 leader. had ae-
cePtcG his terms of aurr ndor 10 tre
de facto gov eminent. Governor |autu
sAil he had received q letter from
General ohre2on authorizing him to
remain i'm control Of Lower California
for the present.
Governor Cantu mad been ncSotlat-
ing with General Obregon FOR sew
eral weeks. He dispatched recently
two representatives to confer with
:he Carranza leader ON terms of sur
rcuder.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24
GRIPPE SWEEPS
KEYSTONE STATE


PHILADELPHIA Dec. % The
death rate from the epidemic of a.
grippe now sweeping the state has
been So hi-h chat samuel g. Dixon.
state health commissioner. ISSUED "a
statement at Harrisburg tonight call
ms attention TO tho seriousness of the
situation and cautioned the public that
il the disease is to hc avoided "sacri-
ficoS must bc made
Keep out Of the crowded places. y
nr. Dixon says. "aS one person having
the grippe may give il tu carload of
passengers.
lu this city the bureau of vital sta
tiSticS recorded csc burial permits
during the first three days of this
week. the majority of the deaths being
due directly or indirectly to Ia
grippe. This is more than double the
ordinary death rate. 1t is estimated
that nearly 5000 persons i'm ThiIadcl-
phia alone are suffering with the dis
ease which has been particularly fatal
10 the old ana young Attendance at
all public schools has been greatly re-
duced and in several sections of the
state schools and colleges have been
forced to close. Factories, department
stores and other business houses have
'tlN' 'ctii 'iAitNttt ny Illt 'i'l'ittllCs ana
in many instances the number of en-
ployeS obliged to remain at home had
been So great as To seriously Curtaii
operations. Hundreds Of firemeu and
policemen are confined To- their homes
with the disease while Philadelphia
Rapid Transit company reports 500 of
its employees ON the sick list
Reports from Camden. y. j. tonight
were to the effect that there, are. at
least a thousand cases i'm that city.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24

the greatest Trims needed NOW. ac-
cordiu- To the officers OF the associa-
ton. AGitation and lots of it viii he
required before anything can be ac-
CompliShed With this end Jpn view.
th" Young Mems Business Association
is starting am active campaign which
Will embrace the whole state. and
bring the fact that Arizona wants this
territory 20 the representatives, of the
commonwealth i'm the senate and con-
-reS-.
Ask Gaires' Aid
Dr W. G. Gillespie last night sent q
telegram 90 former Congressman john
Wesley Gaines of the Nashville. Tenn.
district "a lie long personal friend and
chairman of the National Boundary
Commission to use his good offices i'm
securing rectification ri the uuudury.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24
WILL INVESTIGATE
THREE CENT FARES
State Body to Take Up
Matter of Lower Passcn-
ger Rates for Arizona

An order was issued by the menu
hers of the state corporation commits
sion yesterday afternoon and direct
ed To an railroad corporation. COM
panieS. and receivers and lesSees
thercof. dning bmsiness in Tho st.1n
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24
SEAPORT FOR ARIZONA

continued from Page One)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-24

Closed all day Saturday, Dec. 18th.
geSt the morning hours for shopping
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
ALPHA TO CELEBRATE.

Announcements are out to the
effect that Alpha will observe our
national holiday on Friday, July
second. The celebration will be
the largest that has ever been
held in that section. Aside from
a band concert. dinner, horse
races, dancing, base ball. games
and juvenile contests, L. F. Craw-
ford and Guy Lee will deliver
speeches.
The celebration is being held
under the auspices of the w. o.
w. camp of that section. The w.
O. w. society always do things
right and it is safe to say that all
the attractions will be as enjoy.
able as promised.
One of the features of the af'
ternoon will be a bucking horse
contest. A substantial prize ha.
been offered to the winner of the
contest. The festivities Of thu
day will be followed by a big
dance in the evening. Music will
be furnished by George Jones ol
this city.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
PLAY WELL ATTENDED

The play "Sumpter to Appo-
mattox which was staged at the
opera house on Friday evening
under the auspices of the Chris
tian Endeavor society was very
well attended. Considering she
fact that two or three of the peo-
pie who took part had but very
short time within which to learn
the lines the work as a whole was
very praiseworthy. The cos
tunes were very elegant and were
secured at quite an expense.
Clarence O'Brien as the villain
featured while the role of heroine
was very we'll rendered by Miss
Natalie Horsman. Enoch Madsen
as the hero displayed versatil-
ity that was highly comendable.
On Saturday the local thes-
thespians journeyed to Wibaux,
where they played an engage.
ment there. They report that the
attendance was very satistact
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
NO HIT NO RUN GAME
PLAYED ON SUNDAY.

The following dispatch which
is taken from the Bismarck Trib.
une clearly evidences the fact
that Armentrout of Yates was
there with bells" in his last en-.
counter:
"Armentrout pitched a no-hi,
no-score game here yesterday fo,
Gladstone, final score being to
0. The stiff wind which blew
from the west greatly hindered
the game, confusing the batter.
as we'll as the elders. Gladstone
secured but two hits, Nal Pippin
and Dietsche earning these hon
ors. Each pitcher walked two
men and struck out FIVE. Nelson
third baseman for Gladstone, &
made spectacular running catch
of foul
Beach plays here next Sun.
day, June 9th. Another extra
fast game is expected"
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
BIG CLEARANCE SALE
>. ATTRACTS ATTFN~;.,..

The Power Clothing -..arution
is again conspicuously in the lime
light. During the week they have
been promoting a gigantic sale
which has been arranged for s,e
convenience of those who plan on
taking in the big celebration
which will be enacted in this city
on July 5th. The Power concern
are ever al'Ie to the efficacy of
good service and do not make it
necessary for their patrons to
wait until the greatest holiday OF
the year is past before giving
their customers an opportunity to
take advantage of the big bar
gains which they offer once a
Year to their patrons. Their
force has been augmented this
week by an extra corps of clerks
who are ever ready to render
most courteous attention to those
who wish to purchase their snap.
py commodities.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
NEW CAR PURCHASED
BY GREINER LIVERY

]. ]. Greiner made the pur-
chase of a big seven-passenger
4O-horsepower Cadillac on Mon
day which he will add to the
number of cars which go to make
up his livery equipment. The
new addition will greatly facili-
tate the business in which he is
engaged and give assurance of
even better service than in the
past. The Greiner Auto Livery
have made the announcement that
very liberal charges will obtain
for the coming season.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
CHILDREN'S EXERCISES
ARE WELL ATTENDED

The children's exercises which
took place at the congregational
church on Sunday evening were
very we'll attended. A very in.
teresting program was rendered
by the little ones. The large
number of listeners occasioned
maximum attendance.
Aside from the program, the
most interesting feature was the
christening of the two children oi
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Essene.
Great credit is due to Mrs. Frank
Essene for her efforts in making
the occasion such a success. He,
work in drilling the little ones aid.
ed in the excellent showing at the
entertainment.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
CORRESPONDENTS WANTED

1t is the wish OF the editor to
secure corres~ sndents in every
distinct tributary to th,. city of
Teach. Thee plenty Of news
in each rural community and a
correspondents in each viii! not
alone assist the Chronicle in re-
naming the newsiest sheet in the
Valley but will greatly convent
ence the readers in each of the
localities that the Chronicle is
read. AS an inducement upon
request the editor will furnish the
necessary stationery, stamps and
as we'll to a regular correspond
ent will furnish two theatre tickets
per month to each correspondent
upon his or her visit to the city.
If interested. make your applica-
tions early and thus be assured of
an appointment.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1915-06-25
NEW CHARTERS GRANTED,

Among the charters granted to
newly organized corporations in
this state during the week are:
Farmers Elevator Company of
Strasburg, capital stock, $751;
600; directors, Joseph Dillman.
Egide Goetz, Stephen Kraft and
Andreas Mitzel.
Sentinel Butte Cooperative
Milling Company. capital stock,
$4,000; directors, Joseph Kit
chen. John C. Odland. Jacob H.
Stecker. Thomas F. Oldis, w. A.
Shear.