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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
CONCESSION AVERTS.
STRIKE OF BREWERS
Engineers Accept Reduction of
Working Hours, Other EN-
ployes to Get Pay Increase.

strike threatened by 25OO brewery
employees after formulated demands at
secret meetings yesterday was averted
this afternoon, when a committee repre-
sentlng the Philadelphia Lager Beer
Brewers Association agreed to wage in
creases and shorter hours at a confer
ence with the Employees Committee in
the Land Title Building.
The employees were offered the option
OF taking one hour less day or 81 a
week increase in pay, After some dis
!cussion the engineers and truck drivers
decided to take the hour less day. The
wage increase was chosen by other en-
ployes. They had demanded a 50 in
Grease and one hour less a day.
The wage increase will not become
operative until next January. The cut in
working hours will begin at once. Albert
Kugler. an official OF the United Brewery
Workers Association, conducted the ne
gOtiations for the employees Gustave
Bergner was head OF the Brewers Com
mittee.
Z The threatened trouble arose over the
renewal OF a verbal contract between
the employees and brewery owners, which
expired Friday. The decision to threaten
q strike unless concessions were granted
was made at a secret meeting In the
Labor Lyceum, 9Th and Green streets,
yesterday. Other meetings OF the brew
cry employees were held throughout the
city. The new agreement reached to-
day will be effective for three years
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
OLIVE HARRIS, WRITER
OF BOOK AND PLAYS, DIES
Known in Private Life as Mrs. Helen
b. d'Apery, 73 Years Old.

| hhoWn IN Prlvate Life as Mrs. Helen
b. d'Apery, 73 Years Old.
olive Harper known throughout the
| country as one of the leading woman
authors of her day, is dead at the home
OF her son, DR.. Tello j. dApery, 767 North
10th street. Mrs. Helen Burrell d'Apery.
as she was known in private life, was
the author of 6S books and translated
40 more from foreign tongues. Among
her translations were "Arsene Lupin,'
which took this country by storm two
years ago. and Wagner's simple Life, Z"
Which made stir in Paris and London
and later in this country.
Mrs d'Apery, who was 7s wears old had
been Ill for three years past. since the
death Of her husband, Colonel II. n
a,Apely' more than a year ago. her
health had been steadily failing. She had
been confined to her bed since last Ian
nary when she fell downstairs in tba
4Oth street house and sustained a brokan
MP Doctors said that heart failure was
tne cause OF death early yesterday eve
Mrs d'Apery was born In PennsvI,s-
ma In 1872, but was taken to CaIiforrI.
IN the rush of '49, She wrote her ,rst
oook when only 22 years old, eight wears
after her first maria ge-to George Csbson
IN lsfz she was sent by a Californin
newspaper to the Vienna Exposition. and
her articles were printed in papers an
over the country. Soon afterward she
gave up newspaper work and devoted her
.iuls 10 the literary field. She drama
tized a number Of books and novsii+es
several well-known plays. Among tbsn,
We're When We Were Twenty-One .
The Play Girl" and "The Little GREY
Among her long list OF books were "Tbs
lame TURK published in London In
ieIzi i The Ghost That Walked'' ana
she was made life member OF the
Hungarian Academy OF Science ana nc ese
member OF the sorosis chm ~ Ng.,'' gas
york city. She is survived by four cbit.
dren' Doctor d'Apery being the only ehiId
by her second husband. ''u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
WANTS VICE DISTRICT
AS CURE FOR VICE
Specialist Says Japan Should
Be Our Model-Few Mar
riages Happy.

\ segregated vice district for Philadel.
phia as first remedy in the ice prob.
lem was urged by DR.. Theodore H. Weis-
enourg' a specialist in mental diseases
who spoke at the regular weekly meet.
Ing of the Presbyterian Minister'S Asso.
citation, held in Westminster Hall. WItber.
spoon Building, today.
Doctor Weisenburg spoke on The Pres
end Day Theories of the Causatlon nj
Functional Diseases, with EcpecIal Raj
erence to the Part That Should Re nIsyoa
by the Clergy" DR.. Abraham L. Latber
pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church
of Chester presided
The Vice problem Is the great probIem
OF the day." Doctor WeIsenbure soid
land the United States can certainI,,
learn a lesson from far japan. cer-
tainly favor segregated vice district or
Ienderloin' In every large American cIt,,
1t would be first step toward remedy
ing the evil. The education of the masses
would also be a powerful antldota ana
you elergymen can certainly do your
share"
Members of the clergy" the speaksr
said, should urge their women parisbIan-
ers TO instruct their children in sex nat
ters' l am opposed to such matters hs-
ing taught in SCHOOLS In my experience,
Sa mere are tew happy marriages these
usys. Lack OF occupation or emplovmant
on the woman's part often causes 4,
women in many cases, have not enourb
education to become interested in nwbIic
anslrs. For that reason I favor woman
suffrage as II is an education in itself
about u thlnk
why do couples drift apart? Th.
trouble Is that they are not properlv sd,'o
Gated 1t is an outrage TO send yo,,n,,
slri e into marriage without some pronss S
instruction In sex matters. In NV az
perlence most girls know too IittIa L,.
sueh matters when they marry. Men us ~.
much" V" iaF TOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03

The elopement and marriage of Miss
lnez Drayton, daughter of Mrs. ]. r.
Evans Roberts, of 2Ol7 Locust street and
Dorr r. Newton, of this city, on Saturday,
was announced yesterday.
Miss Drayton made her debut in Decem-
Der and has been very popular in the
younger set. Gossip had linked her name
with Mr. Newton's, and society in gem
eral was expecting the announcement of
an engagement.
Friends Of Miss Drayton have not
shown much surprise at the fact that IL
was a runaway affair. Miss Drayton
having shown an adventurous spirit on
various occasions.
When she was but 10 years old she and
another girl decided to take a trip TO
New York. and though neither had ever
DeIore even walked on the street without
the protection of maid. they managed
TO avoid detection and reached New Yorl,
where they registered at the Waldorf
Astoria. But an unkind clerk, recogniz-
Ing the name OF Drayton and also the ex.
treme youth OF the two arrivals, tele-
graphed 10 the girls mothers, who made
nasty trips TO the metropolis and snatched
the naughty little ones home before thew
had had chance TO do so much as visit
a theatre.
Miss Drayton's mother was Miss Ethel
Tiers, who married w. Hayward Dray-
ton now Of Chicago. some iYe years
ago Mr.. and Mrs. Drayton were di-
Yoreed and Mrs. Drayton married ]. II.
Evans Roberts, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts are both absent
from the city at present. II Is said
that they are spending several weeks IN
French Lick Springs, Ind.
Mr and Mrs. Newton are thought TO be
spending their honeymoon at Stone Har-
Dor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
PROMPT INQUIRY URGED
In ATTACK ON US. SHIP
Senator Penrose, Congressman
Ware and Others Believe Gov
ernment Should Act at Once.

Immediate investigation of the attack
upon the American steamship Gulnlght
by German submarine is urged by men,
| bers of Congress and prominent citizens.
In speaking of the attack. Senator Pen
rose said: "All Americans view with
! grave concern any attack upon an Ameri-
can vessel, and 1t is n matter of the
gravest concern IL an assault be made in
violation of international law. It is our
duty to be sure of the facts and 1t Is
our duty to guam the American flag"
81 am convinced" said Congressman
William S. Ware, that the State Depart
ment will make an immediate investiga-
ton of this attack upon an American
ship. Should 1t be proved that the ship
was fired upon as reported. the American
people can rest assured that the State
Department will take proper and immedi-
ate steps to protect American citizens
and preserve the integrity Of the United
States. ], of course, favor such n step,
and l am confident that should the facts
provo such an assault was made, the
proper reparation will be demanded
ANY country, whether It be Germany
or another, said Congressman Darrow.
"should be held responsible for such an
attack. If investigation proves that re-
ports of the attack are true immediate
reparatlon should be demanded. There
seems to be too much promiscuous firing
on American ships and it's about time to
call halt. do not see why international
laws cannot be enforced and protection
afforded the neutral nations at sea. l
am strongly in favor of an immediate
investigation and a demand for repara-
tion."
Similar views were expressed by Dr.
j. William White. THE thing has hap
pened that the Government warned Ger
many aaginst," he said. ut is rank pi-
racy and there can be only one opinion
In regard to it. 1t seems to me an act
Of hostility against the United States.
such an act Is a breach of all interna-
tional law 1t is a deliberate and un-
provoked affront to thrs country.
II suppose that Germany will defend
this unwarranted attack by taking refuge
behind her warning that all neutral ves-
sells found by her warships in waters
surrounding the British Isles would be
liable to destruction. The war-zone
order, In purpose and intent, and. there
fore, In possibility, is to be classed with
the Invasion and destruction of Belgium
on the plea of military necessity. II is
to be hoped that our Government Will
only stiffen its resolution to make a firm
stand for the rights of its citizens"
Francis A. Lewis said: mo time should
be lost in making an investigation of this
reported attack. If 1t is true, then repa-
ration should he demanded of Germany.
There seems to be too many mistakes
along this line and the time has arrived
Tor rigid enforcement of international
law"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
BARRIERS TO STRIKE
FOR SHORTER HOURS
1000 Threaten to Lay Down
Razors Tonight Unless De-
mands Are Met.

A strike OF 1000 Jewish BARRIERS in this
city will start tonight II the employers
do not grant demands, according to a
statement issued following a meeting of
the men at 625 Pine street. The BARRIERS
demand a working day to start at 8
o'clock in the morning and end at 9
o'clock in the evening, except Saturday,
when they will work one hour later; one
hour for dinner and half an hour for
supper. one day week Off, and Sunday
off from to l o'clock.
The present hours are from or 7:3O in
the morning. the men say, until late at
night, often until midnight. The leaders
estimate there are more than 1000 Jewish
BARRIERS in this city. All are not affiliated
with the union. but are expected to Join
in the strike. The organizer Is B. Cohen,
The matter will be brought up at the
next meeting of the Central Labor Union.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
HIGH COURT AFFRMS
DIR. BACON'S ELECTION
Sets Aside Ruling of Lower Tri-
bunal Giving Moore Seat in
Select Council.

The Supreme Court, In an opinion by
Justice Potter, today confirmed the cleo
tlon Of Or. william d. Bacon, Republican,
as Select Councilman from the Ath Ward,
over DR.. Phillip H. Moore, Fusion noml-
nee. thereby ending n bitter controversy
which began in the November election In
1918, and was carried UP through the
courts on various appeals. Justice Mes
trezat, however. flled dissenting opinion
today. holding that Doctor Moore was
properly elected.
The long controversy began when the
official count OF the election made II APP
pear that Doctor Bacon had been elected
by majority OF seven votes. on the pc
tition alleging error the court appointed
Preston d. Erdmen as examiner to open
the ballot boxes In seven divisions of the
ward. The recount showed the apparent
election OF Doctor Moore by 20 votes.
Doctor Bacon then appealed for a recount
OF the vote In the entire ward, which was
granted
The result this time showed Moore
elected by &c votes. Exceptions were
again fllcd, but the Court of Quarter
Sessions dismissed them and confirmed
the report Of the examiner and adjudged
Moore TO be elected John Monaghan,
attorney for Bacon, thereupon took the
appeal to the Supreme Court. which to-
day confirmed the election OF Bacon who
has kept his seat in Select Council
the controversy.
In the dissenting opinion, Justice Mes
trezat argued that 90 ballots credited for
Moore and later thrown out because they
were marked both on the party column
and OH tho space opposite the individual
names, should not be excluded, MS there
was no doubt as to what the voters In
tended when they cast their ballots.
The Supreme Court, in It's opinion, also |
took occasion to protest against the use |
of "stickers" of pronounced color in |
contrast to the white ballots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
MURPHY APPROACHED
BARNES, rs EVIDENCE
Continued from Page One

Continued from PaEe One
certain correspondence of the late Sem
ator was destroyed
j. J. Dickinson, of Washington. also a
former New York newspaper correspon-
dent at Albany, told of an interview he
had with Barnes In 1905
Barnes told me-" said Dickinson, that
he had no illusions as to politics"
Dickinson then told of Barnes oppos-
ing the Hughes anti-raclng betting legis-
lation and alleged that Barnes induced
Senator Grattan to vote against tho bill.
Arndt, resumlnE his testimony, testi-
fled about interviews he had with Barnes.
Mr.. Barnes" Arndt said, told me in
1911, that he had received a message from
Mr.. Murphy saying that the direct
primary bill was likely to pass and ask
ing him tBarnes) to have the Republicans
help the Tammany men to beat the bill I"
What did Mr.. Barnes say he would
do?" asked Bowers.
HE said he would not oppose the bills
but would let Murphy pull his own chest
nuts out of the fire, or words to that
effect"
That's ALL" said Bowers. with a snap.
That's ALL" echoed WINS, with
chuclsle.
William Richards, comptroller at AL
bany. was called. He identified certain
documents to be read later in connection
with the printing evidence.
Michael u. Dolan. general manager of
the Argus Company of Albany resumed
the witness stand when court reconvened
today, Court, jury. lawyers and prlnci-
pals seemed refreshed by their weekend
rest. The Colonel was beaming from
recollections of the ovations he received
from Syracusans when he attended the
First Reformed Church yesterday morn
ing and took n long automobile ride.
Dolan. who was In the midst of his di-
rect examination when court adjourned
Friday, went on with his testimony about
the alleged city, county and State print
Ing combine in Albany, controlled by
Barnes, from which. 1t is alleged, Barnes
and Murphy prohted.
When court reconvened this morning,
John NJ. Bowers took UP his examination
OF Do an, going In detail into city print
ing In Albany under contracts let by the
Common Council.
Behind the witness chair was a six
shelf bookcase filled with evidence
Books of the various Albany printers
ledgers, journals, etc, made up the ex-
hibits.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
MRS. GARY PRESIDES
OVER GOOD NIGHT
DINNER FOR SUNDAY
Wife of Steel Corporation
Head Greets Evangelist
With His Own Brand Of
Slang and Leads Way to
Beefsteak Meal.
Bv a sto6 Correspondent

NEW YORK Nav 2-Tho
-, a.. ...,., ''an whS
eiea"e ''o "...uo"' Vi george Gouldi
80" Vs,''eI'ss A.. ~. ..,.', o s'' ana the mar
>, CO.. .Is.,. e.s se hiberi
-, -. s.as. 80 - ~" avenu'
at o'clock and admired tbo ,esldenct
which the man who cleans the Gar, 'uow' ,'',y
dows had cleaned. Both were as NJ
James Whitcomb Riley would saw. ,,,,.a.. NV
raggedy men" and both puffed short cio,'
| pipes.
II had to shine 'em I'D some for .pu,.,
Sunday, didn't 1 just now?" uuerIsd ~.
Gary window cleaner. '
You did that there" replied the aou,,
window cleaner. rs Billy here vst,a
policeman strolled along and trinn.a
over the roll of red carpet on 9th str.si
that was down for William Ashley s,,s
day. one time baseball player, to wall
on, into the Gary residence.
You just missed him, Jack" said N.
policeman. "
IT'S shame, after all that polIsb,nvs
sighed the window cleaners, and aw.,
they went s
Aside from the policeman. the coma
& Gary window cleaners. two butlers =
photographer and a group of newspsps,
men, there was no crowd at Just abor,
the most fashionable corner IN al
Gotham to see BILLY" Sunday when 4.
went to his most fashionable lunchenr
np11,v,, >.o>-c,,,,,
Dii''i No+>NnAbANI'
nevertheless, BILLY" waved his CAV
fedora, Just as though there'd b..n
+housard or so esht,n,. ,,, 80" =
e-., -. ~ o'ef ''n ave
pos,, Due; ossn sa s'ree. ana over into Central
graphed face. -pn0'o' 'S'
with Ma" on his arm, and two young
,,opsluts, ,Slo,l, ~ Hls II, ana Paul, one Of
evangelist tagging along sundav wv, so"s,1 9e s1
into the residence Of tho aan,iss.su Siou'ea
whose hand and brain rnle tho eiaa ITni.ll
states steel Cornora tio, '''e oni.ea
He bowed to the Inverted but,ers 49,.
ed Mrs. Judge Gnrv,s hend f., puap'
trail-bitting stvIe and said "co es-si
luncheon already Won nronnised 49, ,'o,,, mA'
Goodnight! MIR, SUNDAY" Iannbsd a..
Judges lady. The "qood. .niebt,, .,,aa qs Il
splred by her reference few n,oh,s s - ,a
in the Paterson tabernacle " sh.s rshss sso
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03

tree in Fairmount Park" the Judge sug-
gested.
How could l do that2" asked the pris-
oner.
Why you could hang on the tale you
told declared the Judge, "but I'll let
you hang out in jail for 10 days instead"
Trouble is always sure to arise when
two men desire to bathe in one bathtub
at the same time. Whenever Joseph
zida. OF 122 Queen street. wanted to
battle, John Wirtschaffskl, his tenant. got
the same idea. John got in the tub first
today and was splashing happily. when
Joe reminded him that II wasn't At
lantic City and to cut the event short,
John, whose face was covered with soap.
replied as best he could, but Joe became
indignant He took down a stove pine
and shook some SCOT in big bag. Then
he took the bag OF SCOT and emptIed II
on John. John jumped out OF the tub.
and, seizing two big towels, ran TO the
roof. Joe got a board and chased him.
John threw one Of the towels over his
shoulder and wore the other belt FASH
ion as he climbed behind a chimney. Joe
tried TO reach John several times with the
board, but slid backward 10 the trapdoor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03

the nose and the eyes. He stood the
bumps for quite a while until he discov-
cred that the throwers were trying TO hit
his nose instead Of the fork. Then he an
nouneed: Yer a bunch o. pikers an l
kin lick any guy in ther"-but the SEN
tence was cut short by a potato hitting
him In the mouth.
When Darwin struck a ighting attitude
he was bOmbarded from all sides. But
the crowd was taking the Ammunition
from nearby grocery and the proprietor
voiced his objection. At that moment
Sergeant Bob Henry arrived. The audi
ence ran at sight Of Henry, leaving Dar-
win In the street surrounded by the pota-
toes. He was accused OF stealing them
and taken to the Trenton avenue and
Dauphin street station.
Your name Is Darwin and you've bean
making monkey Of yourself said
Magistrate Meeleary
II was once famous JuEsler," sald
Darwin. and ! appeared before royalty
''xou should 50 out ana hang from 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
FOUR PERFECT" LABORERS
AMONG 2245 APPLICANTS
City Civil Service Examinations Re
veal 100 Per Cent. Men.

City ClVll Service examinations ne
veal 100 Per Cent. Men.
A printed list OF 2l79 names of men
eligible for appointment as laborers in
any municipal department at wages of
from 50 to S2.75 per day was issued today
by the Civil Service Commission. The
men in the list will be eligible for APP
pointment at any time within the next
two years.
Only four applicants were considered
perfect" laborers. AS such they were
rated at 100 per cent. in the examination.
Peter OBrien, of 4449 Bancroft street,
leads the field. The other three laborers
who reached perfection are Raffaele
Contoniello. 6+0l Pearl street: Edward
Cyrus, 63l Fulton street, and George q.
Roats, 2ll5 North Orkney street.
The ratings of the others are In 20,
so and 20 per cent. classes. There were
s25 in the 30 per cent rating. 1908 at so
per cent. and 37 at 70 per cent.
Applicants were subjected to physical
examinations and were compelled TO
lift and carry bags of sand of $50 pounds
weight, and were required TO be able to
read and write. Only citizens were eligi-
BILE The examinations were In progress
for several weeks. Only 66 applicants
were discarded from the total OF 2245
examined
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
NOW, ALL TOGETHER
FOR CLEANUP WEEK
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
Bureau of Municipal Research calls it, is
declared to be the connecting link be-
tween filth and the home In this con
nection Chief Connell, of the Highway
Bureau, has called attention to the new
tightly covered ash wagons and has ap-
pealed to all citizens to adopt tightly
covered individual ash and garbage cans
to keep up the good work in the home
and leave no place for flies to breed.
Chief Conncll has requested that all
rubbish be put out In an orderly man
nor, so that the streets shall not he
Uttered up
A schedule of days for each district in
the city has been announced. and all
househOlders are asked to observe this
schedule and put up the accumulated
rubbish on that day. SO this Is the great
chance to clean out the attic and destroy
all the things that some one thought
might be useful some day." and which
never proved to be either useful or orna-
mental
The city invites every one-household-
ers, property owners, boarderj and rent
ers of rooms-to contribute to the piles
of rubbish that tho extra cleanup week
collectors will remove.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
E8265jEEzs 865&4E; y - fHR0NoLE5

The catching of potato on a fork is
dinicult. especially when the spud is
thrown with speed. 1t is still more difficult
when there are many potatoes thrown at
once by several persons. But George Oar
win is not discouraged by such conditions.
With fork in his mouth and the prongs
toward the audience. Darwin was endeav-
oring to catch flying "spuds" in this
fashion at Martha street and susque-
hanna avenue, The potatoes which didn't
strike the fork hit Darwin on the face,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
Boy Shot in Accident

The accidental discharge or a revolver
In the hands OF a playmate caused In
iuries TO James Hickson. IA years old. OF
Z622 Catherine street, necessitating his re-
moyal TO the Polytechnic Hospital. late last
night William Farrell, 10 years old, OF
the police % be the companion in whose
hands the revolver Was when discharged
hiekaon is suffering from a minor wound
Ia the cheek
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-03
RODE WITH LOAD OF POWDER
Police Pinch Freight Car Traveller to
His Huge Delight.

John Fitton. 20 years old, of 3i3l r
street, was sincerely grateful to the
cops" who locked him up after he had
ridden in a freight car of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad from Bridgeport to Cam
den. The car in which he was compelled
to spend his time on the trip was loaded
with tons of gunpowder.
Fitton made this interesting discovery
after he struck a match to find his bear
ings in the car. When he learned the
nature of the contents he was satisfied TO
sit in darkness Every time the car
lurched or struck a cross-over or halted
with jar, Fitton broke into a cold sweat.
When the train reached Camden on its
way to New York, one of the train crew
discovered the man and sent for police.
They said they never saw man so will
ing to be taken in custody.