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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
sEAMEN ON RAMPAGE
They Came From Cannibal Islands
and Bit Six Persons.

Two Greek sailors, who recently came
from the CannibRl Islands. bit half a
dozen persons in the neighborhood OF Sd
and South streets today and caused no
end of excitement. They entered the
cigar store of Max Kaplan. at 626 South
2d street demanded tobacco and started
a quarrel because they were not waited
on quickly. When Mrs. Kaplan ordered
them out one of the sailors bit her
fingers.
Her husband went to the rescue. The
men seized him and bit two of his fingers.
Policeman Treegoop. who was Off duty,
was also unable to tame the sailors, and
one OF them bit the little finger OF his
right hand. BY this time the fight was
carried to the street. Policeman Cohen
and an expressman rushed to the scene.
The expressman was bit on the right
cheek. The sailors were finally subdued
by Cohen's club. When the patrol ar
rived they started another hght but the
crew quickly sileneed them. The pris-
oners gave their names as George Custa
and John obrizak. of the barque Indian
Transport. They were sent 10 Jail for
90 days by Magistrate Carson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
Poor Relief Fund
NoD S65,0OO
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ragged, he handed the money to one of
the attendants, saying:
Here Is 10 cents for the relief fund 1t
is from an old hodcarrier, go years of
age. who has been out of work for 20
weeks. ] went to my own brother who
employs men and asked him for work,
He told me that If / came into his place
again he would have me arrested. l
give the 10 cents, all / can afford be-
cause feel the terrible conditions under
which thousands of married men out of
work live"
]. w. Liberman, 9-year-oid boy.
brought dollar. He said that the money
was taken from his savings and that his
mother wanted to give dollar of her
money TO contribute to the relief fund,
but he would much rather give his own
Three children accompanied by their
father came in. Francis gave "a cents,
Madeline 80 cents and Louis 4S cents,
the money they saved from the pennies
given them by their parents. The father
contributed so cents
The Northern Soup House sent IS,
money collected from the men and wom-
en- who themselves are dependent on
charity.
One correspondent sent six Canadian
one-penny stamps and an unused railroad
ticket from Burlington 10 Boston. The
contribution came from Canada
One of the most pathetic contributions
was the one of 81 cents by an sO-year-
old woman, who died yesterday She
evidently mailed the money a few hours
before her death. Appended was a note
saying; ITO be used only in saving
life."
Abraham Balarty, 1o-year-old boy,
sent five cents. "I guess / can AFFORD to
spare one days allowance" he said in a
note
Two wealthy girls sent $50 saved from
the $40 which they intended TO spend yes
terday on their Lineoln's Birthday din
ner Instead, they spent $3.50. contenting
themselves with a simple meal and doing
away with candles, desserts, flowers and
other luxuries.
During the early afternoon Billy
Sunday visited the headquarters. He
shook hands with all the attendants ana
by his presence brought renewed cheer
and optimism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
GENTLEMAN THIEF
BLAMES DOWNFALL
ON WOMEN'S WILES
New York "Rames" Arrest
ed Here Says Bright
Lights Also Led Him to
Steal Jewelry.

bright lights and women were
blamed by Ernest shaneau, gentle
man burglar" of New York, who was
arrested here for series OF jewelry rob
berries aggregating nearly 100000, for his
downfall He will be taken back to New
York today by Detective Maddox, who
came to Philadelphia and identified the
man.
Detective Maddox had tralled Shaneau
over half the continent to arrest him on
the charge of robblng d. NJ Hanson, a
Chicago wool broker. Of jewelry valued at
more than $4,000. The robbery was per-
petrated in the Savoy Hotel, New York.
Shaneau had worked in many other
large new hostelries, the police say. and
made his way into the best circles by
his striking appearance. He always ap-
peared at dinner In evening clothes and
then, while the other guests were eat
ing, would slip away to their rooms for
plunder.
Broken in spirit and health by his er-
forts to escape the detective who was
ever on his trail, Shaneau acknowledged
his guilt the police say. and declared he
had squandered the money he made from
the jewelry on women,
Shaneau was arrested here in a Chest
nut street hotel after he had been ident!-
fled by woman as the notorious New
York hotel thief and gentleman burglar.
The woman, 1t is said, lives In Washing
ton, but had become Jealous of the man
and had followed him to New York to
catch him at 'job." This woman hand
ed the police 5000 worth of jewelry which
she said Shaneau had given her.
The man is said to have been q former
chauffeur for William II. Vanderbilt He
lost his position 1t is said by securing
number of automobiles in the name of
Mr.. Vanderbilt and then selling them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
SUBMARINE ALARM
SPREADS AS LINERS
SAILFROM ENGLAND
Americans Hasten
Home on Lusitania and
St. Paul-British Shin
May Again Fly u. S.
Flag.
LONDON. Foh. "A

LONDON, Feb IA
Probably not since the early ds,s !,
ocean travel has there been such nation.
Wide interest displayed in anything ~.
rine as that which marked today,s san.
inss from Liverpool Scheduled N 80
were the Lusltania and the ST. Pam -.
New York from Liverpool and a nD,,h..
of smaller craft for other desttnat,or0.
While there was no reason to beilsv.
these vessels would be interfered with.
Bngllshmen generally realized there was
always the possibility of a German snb.
marine attempt.
The cabins of the Lusitania and the q,
Paul were filed. Many Americans wha
have remained here through motiyas !,
curiosity started home, fearing that II
real submarine operation were attemrt,a
by Germany salllngs might be lndennitelS
suspended. Most of them were also su.
premely confident that the Lusltanls
would not be interefered with ON hsr
present voyage. although 1t is expected
the Germans viii make real attemut
to get her if she returns on schedule
The fact that the new cargo stenmsh,n
Torquay, of Dartmouth, was docked M
Scarborough after being torpedoed elvh,
miles off Scarborough Head yesterdso
and very badly damaged and that tbs
steamships Orlole and London Trades !
are missing and probably sunk, has ad. +
ded to The apprehension. The Orlole sailed
from here January Is for Havre. with
crew of 21 men, and the London Trader
day or two later. The vessels have not
been reported since leaving and are ain
posed to have sunk with all hands, either
from striking mines or by German tor.
pedo.
Although Admiralty officials were silent
on the subject, there was a general he
lief that the fleet commander had pro-
vded an escort of big and fast destroy.
ers for both the Lustania and st. Paul.
II don't care what flag they fly SO long
as they get us across safely" John Me-
Fadden, Philadelphia cotton millionaire
remarked regarding the sailing of the
Lusitania. 1t Is expected that the Gu
harder will fly the Stars and Stripes 10
elude German submarines.
Regarding the use of the American
flag, Commander Carlyon Bellalrs, M. p,
formerly royal navy, recognized through.
out the world as an authority on ali
maritime matters, and Thomas Gibson
Bowles, formerly Member of Parliament.
whose knowledge of international rela-
tlons Is unsurpassed, say that Americans
have no real cause for complaint against
hosting neutral colors by British mer-
chantmen, particularly when 1t is done
to safeguard American passengers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
R8BR7+AzIHE59fB0NIcLE5 88B&aG & HB

drunk. He couldn't find an undertaken
TO vent his temper upon so he blocked
funeral by lying in the street In front
OF the hearse. The driver told CosgFove
II he didn't get up he would be a eandi-
date for a funeral himself. The man
then staggered over 10 the sidewalk and
started 10 walk with the mourners
Policeman Sheehan saw him wiEgling
In and out OF the eortege and pulled him
out OF line.
Haven't you any respeetG" asked the
policeman.
when I pass In me checks don't want
any undsrtakers, florists and weepers
fussin' around"
He was taken to the Belgrade and
Clearfeld streets station. Makistrate
Campbell win decide his fate today.
''The country can be saved II Bryan
runs for the Presidencyw Thomas Do
ran made this declaration at S7th street
and Lancaster avenue. Then he Launched
into a TRADE against present conditions
and explained how everything could be
changed for the beneht of all.
Two small boys, dog and Policeman
Quinn composed his audience, In a few
minutes Doran offered solutions for the
European war. told how TO reduce the
high cost OF living and said that as soon
as he could collect his bills he would
start a boom for Bryan which nobody
would be able to stop.
When the speaker got personal ana
mentioned that a man IN the neighbor-
hood owed him several thousand dol
lars Policeman Quinn told him he'd have
70 cut II snort.
Il demand the right Of free speech ;,
said Doran- Then be talked louder than
ever. Quinn took him ~ the collar ana
told him that he would have 70 finish
his speech in IAN.
AZ tie 18Th ana Lancaster avenue sta
tlon Doran attempted anothez speech Ia
Hhich he deait with presaat dag pali-
ties. he Waa examined by a phgaiaIan
Esd seat = lha PhiladaIptlz Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
BURGLARS OVERZEALOUS
Use Too Much Explosive and Noise
Attracts Police.

AILTdCIS GOllCes
Cracksmen who paid visit to the coal
office of Clausen &c Co.. 9th and Dia-
mond streets, early today, put too much
nltroglycerln in their soup" according
to tho police, and failed to rob a safe
kept in the place The report of the
explosion aroused residents in the neigh
borhood and the yeggmen were forced to
flee. leaving their tools behind
Policeman Cooper was attracted by the
crash of falling glass to the gents fur
nshing store of John Gormley, 25iS Rich
mond street, and found n man clasplng
an ugly cash In his arm Blood triclSled
down on two shirts lying at his feet.
Cooper applied first aid TO the injured
and after taking his patient to the hos
pital brought him before Magistrate Rem
shaw, who held him under $500 bail for
court on charge of breaking and enter
Ing and larceny The prisoner said he
was Gustav Lenny, of East Cumberland
street He has only one leg.
Police today are looking for clever
second-story man who made his way into
the home of Il. II. Leason, at 1871 Chest
nut street, early yesterday morning and
escaped with more than 500 in cash. He
gained entrance by climbing up a rain
spout and forcing a second-story front
window.
Ihe residence OF the Rev Lee 70. Rife,
167 West Susquehanna avenue. was ram
sacked by thieves yesterday morning.
Silverware valued at $1S was stolen. A
parlor window was forced.
Thieves robbed the residence of the
Rev. Frank NJ Urich. 2313 South 21st
street. Jewelry valued at S165 was taken.
A ive-passenger Buick automobile,
owned by NJ G. Conover, of 1903 Walton
avenue, was stolen from In front of the
Hotel st. James, 18th ans Walnut streets,
last night. 1t is valued at $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
Negro Says He Lied
in RosenihdL Case

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I greatly obliged n YOU can arrange for
Mr. Johnston, OF my ONCE TO meet Mar.
shall and get statement from HIM"
Marshall who lives at i422 South street
asserted that his testimony was sought by
the state because there was n link miss
ing in the chain OF evidence against
Becker. namely. the testimony OF disin-
! terestcd person TO the effect that there
was murder plot TO do away with
Rosenthal Acting under Instructions,
Marshall said he testified that he had
seen Becker talking to bald Jack" Rose,
Bridge Webber and Sam Sehepps at the
"Harlem conferences, l24th street and
18th avenue. This furnished the needed
link which the prosecution sought to
upturn.
~ was taken to New York by Tom
Maxwell. brother OF Joe Maxwell, a New
York theatrical agent, under the pretense
of signing a contract for a 20-week en-
Raeement In n New York theatre" said
Marshall today. when we reached New
York I was surprised when I was sirved
with a subpoena calling me as witness
In the Becker trial That was last May.
II was taken to the office OF f. B.
Groehl an Assistant District Attorney
where | was examined as to my knowi-
edge OF the case he said. ''T told them
that | knew nothing about a murder
conspiracy"
hhlHudii lHtil INC COuNtfbbAiVH
between himself and the Assistant Dis
trict Attorney, as follows:
Did you see Becker, Jack Rose.
Bridgie Webber and Sam Schepps talking
at the corner Of 12Ith street and 7th ave-
nue?' / was asked.
MOI I answered
"'You know Becker, don't your I then
was asked
Il know Becker | replied, but I don't
know these other men and can't say that
l saw them talking with Becker
"Gt was then pointed out to me that
the State had plenty Of eyidenoe that the
three men seen talking with Becker were
Rose, Weber and Schepps, but that the
witnesses who testified to that effect were
all discredted by the court because they
had al interest in the case Since II was
a known fact that they were the men and
that I had seen Becker, / was urged to
testify to that effect.
ct hesitated. but finally agreed to tes-
tlfy according TO the District Attorneys
wishes ="
Marshalls testimony, given during the
second trial of Becker, on May IS. Ia,
proved to be the turning point In the
case against the former lieutenant of po-
lice. Marshall was the most reliable wit
ness called by the prosecution.
The Negro, who Is said to have been
a former stool pigeon of Becker's. gave
his testimony in a straightforward man
ncr that convinced tho jury.
Marshalls mother lives at 46 West 1873
street, New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
SHIP SAILS WITH coNTRABAND
Liner Haverford OFF to Liverpool
with War Material Cargo.

Contraband and foodstufrs comprised
the largest portion OF the cargo of the
American Line steamship Haverford
when she left for Liverpool today. The
vessel had a capacity cargo. Hundreds
OF spools of barbed wire. many kegs OF
nails. heavy timber, all for use In the
trenches, were in the holds with several
thousand tons OF foodstuffs TO feed the
English soldiers.
Among the passengers on the vessel
were Miss Emma Crswin, Mrs. Sarah
Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew p. Nc
kean and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rich
ardson, Robert Foster, Mrs. Clementine
Sovrani and Miss Caroline Emerson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13

TOO much hops" was the unofficial
charge against James Gallagher, ons-
legged man, who was arrested for being
drunk. He is known TO the Germantown
police as Peggy" No one can remem-
Der the time that Peggy had two legs,
and. In fact, he don't remember ever
having two himself. "I've carried more
loads with me one leg" said Gallagher,
than some guys have with two
Peggy dropped into Germantown from
a fast freight after trip TO New York
He had a thirst that felt like the Sahara
desert in the middle OF August. He hob
bled into a saloon and asked for a drink
of water. The bartender looked at him
"PegEy asking for water. eh. You de-
serve credit" He pushed brown bottle
before Gallagher. and before the bar
tender could change his mind, Pesgy
took a bracer that awakened memories
OF happy days. He dropped In another
saloon ana asked for drink OF water.
He mat With the same success A couple
Of old eFonles slapped him on the shout
der and contributed three more drinks
to his thirst,
the rounds and. much to his surprise,
DE plan worked a third time, with rein-
forcements from the hangeTs-on. Finally
Policeman Lehman saw Gallagher wob-
bling along ths street reBardiess OF troll
ley tars or wagons. and he stopped the
tour Of the booze joints.
Peggy was a. hrst indignant at the
thought Of going 10 Jan on his frst night
in tha old homestead. but he was finally
convinced that he had enough.
Give me a chance to git on me feet
asia Gallagher, facetlously. as ne faced
Magistrate Psnnoek
when you do get the chance said
the Judge, '.you don't want to stand"
re gave fhs prisoner Ave days. but on
seeing thai this came as hard blow
discharged him
A a.t~za fer ,tsssr5z4rsz s-lz.. -s.,.s..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
BOYS LEAD IN RECENT EVENTS
surpass Girls in Test at Friends
Select School.

Boys are closer followers of the general
trend of events than girls. IL the figures
of the general information test, an
nounced today by Walter w. Haviland,
principal of the Friends Select School,
are to be taken as a criterion.
The boys averaged 44,3 per cent and
the girls 1916. The entire school average
was 500 per cent.
The highest average in the school. 81
per cent, was made by Margaret STAN
yon, of the senior class. The best boys
paper was that of j. Rouse Burns. OF
the first-year class of the high school
department, whose average was 1915, The
average of the high school classes were;
Seniors, 56.1 (boys, COS and girls, $50;
fourth year, 46.4 (boys, 4s.4 and girls sd;
third year, 4O.S (boys, 42.5 and girls, 4oili
second year, 1913 (boys, 1913 and girls $50.
and first year, 344 (boys, 45,4 and girls
2s.5). In the elementary school the aver
ages were: Seventh year 1913 (boys, 3es
and girls. 2sS). and sixth year, 26S (boys
1921 and girls, 21.4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
HUSBAND CUT OFF IN WILL
Woman in Document Says He De-
serted Her

bBTLeu I1eT.
Anna Green, late OF 925 South Second
street. directed in her will admitted to
probate today that her husband should
not receive any part of her $4,000 estate
because he deserted her and refused to
provide for her maintenance. She left all
her estate to a daughter Alice f. NJ.
Green
Other Wills probated included those OF
Mary A. Wetherill 2l55 North 21st street,
who left $4,000; Mary e. Triple 81 East
Mermaid laue, $1,000; Elizabeth Tubbs, 24i
North Cd street. $500; Catherine Kuhn,
1868 Allen street, $500; Alexander w.
Purver, 3l4 South 10th street. 5000.
Personal property of Herman Berberlch
has been appraised at S32, 800 80; James
Blair, s24,66S.25 Alexander B. Cunning
ham, s24,OOi.5O: Joseph Stridler. $40, 772.40
Margaret M. Elliott, S4174,56; Charles II.
Dougherty. SS342.56; Catherine Cotter
S269S,19.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
REVIVAL PRAYER MEETINGS

The activities of the day for members
OF the Sunday party began at 10 O'clock,
when Miss Alice M. Gamlin held a bows
and girls meeting In the Northminster
Presbyterian Church. 35th and Barring
streets. Following this meeting. Miss
Gamlin went to the Fourth Presbyterian
Church, 47th street and Kingsessing ave
nue., for similar meeting.
Robert Slower spoke at the Haney-
White Company's plant. Broad and Som
erset streets, and Jack Cardiff at the fac
tory OF Hardwiek g. Magse, 18th street
and Lehigh avenue. The Rev. Mr. Braden
gave a talk at the Automobile Club OF
Philadelphia, p South 23d street
Mrs William Asher Is TO conduct a
meeting for nurses in the Chestnut Hin
Hospital, sslb Germantown avenue, late
this afternoon, and at o'clock this eve,
ming she will hold a rally for business
girls In the Market Square Presbyterian
Church
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
LIVELY CHASE AFTER THIEF
He Escapes From City Hall Els-
vator, but Is Recaptured.

Occupants OF ofiees on the third fioor
Of City Hall were startled late this after
noon by the cries OF stop thiefl' and
the sight of a man pursued by six de-
tsetives and policemen. Chairs and tables
We're overturned In the chase that led
TO the mans capture
He had been arrested at the Wana-
maker store upon suspicion OF stealing
sweaters and other merchandise Valu-
able articles were found on his person
by Mrs. Pearl Pancoast James Prentice
and Joseph Reilly. store detectives.
He was taken into the passenger eleva-
tor at the southeast corner OF City Halt
When the elevator operator opened the
door at the third floor 10 permit q pas
senger TO leave the car the man escaped.
After he had been chased about the
building. the escaped prisoner entered the
dormitoTies OF the City Hall guards and
here he was captured. he gave the name
Of Edward Smith, OF ezt North sth street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
TOO BUSY TO NOTICE FIRE
Family Listens to Phonograph While
Blaze Burns Merrily.

Samuel Wasser his family and several
guests last night were so engrossed in
the martial strains of a phonograph that
they failed to realize the Wasser home
at 1904 North Marshall street was on fire
until a few moments before the arrival
of the fireman. Wasser found the second
story ablaze when he went upstairs to
nut his children to bed. Meantime Mrs.
Kehoe, a neighbor. had noticed the re-
fiection of the fire and telephoned to
Engine Company No. 49, The hremen ex-
tinguished the blaze with about $500 loss.
The fire was started by an oil lamp in the
hallway.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
FALLS DEAD WAITING FOR CAR
Heart Trouble Fatal to Manager in
Wanamaker Store.

Herman w. Farrell, for the past g
years manager of the linen department
at WanamalSer's, fell dead at 27th street
and Ridge avenue today while waitlhs
for a car TO take him to the store, 4h'
home is at 2635 Montgomery avenue
Several persons saw Farrell throw iils
arms above his head and fall TO the sue
walk. They were unable TO revive hiin ia
and a physician who was summoned sMa
death was due to heart disease t
body was removed to his home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
WILSON SENDS SHARP NOTE
OF WARNING TO CARRANZA
Further Attempts to Embarrass U.
S. Will Not Be Overlooked.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-wth delicate
international problems abroad giving tho
Government grave concern, the Admins
tratlon today found itself also confronted
by serious and perDlexing difficulties in
Mexico.
Carranzas summary removal of the
Spanish Minister at Mexico City and his
constant manifest efforts to embrol or
cials serious anxiety.
They decided however, to take firm
hand with the old chieftain. and mes
sage, forwarded over night informed him
sharply that any further trouble on that
score might bring upon him serious
trouble with the United States,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
INCREASE IN MORTALITY
SHOWN BY WEEKS REPORT
Total Number of Deaths 522-Many
Children's Diseases.

Childrens diseases continue developing
throughout the city, although compRra-
those causes,
Measles caused three deaths this week
and 1923 new cases were reported There
were 1856 new cases of chicken pox re-
ported. 76 new cases OF mumps and seven
new cases of whooping cough One death
was caused by whoopInR cough
There were 522 death from all causes
this week. % more than last week and
IA more than during the corresponding
week last year.
Other new cases of disease reported this
week were typhoid fever FIVE. or seven
fewer than last week; scarlet fever 80, an
increase of 10 over last week; dIphtherIa,
5S; pneumonia, 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-13
POLICEMAN is ACCUSED
Arrested Deputy Inspector Turn
kew Also to Face Board.

Policeman John Mellon. of the Franks
ford station, will face the Police Board
on Thursday to explain why he arrested
Deputy Police Inspector Schraishuhn. on
February and had him locked In a
cell, though the inspector showed bis
credentials.
Edwin j. Meyers, turnkey at the
Frankford station, will have hearing
on the charge of forgetting to lock two
of his prisoners in after they had been
sentenced to the House of Correction
They walked out and have not been seen
since,