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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
BILL WOULD ABOLISH
EASTERN PENTTENTIARY
McNichol Introduces Measure
to Combine 1t With Western
Prison.
irnou sr,rr CORRESPONDENT. ]


HARRISBURG, March 23.-Tho Eastern
Penltentiary. at Philadelphia, would be
abolished under the provisions of a bill
introduced N the Senate last night by
Senator McNichol. and In the House by
Representative Hess, of Lancaster. The
measure provides that the Eastern Peni-
tentary be combined with the new West
err Penitentiary, In Centre County
which would he enlarged, and the COM
bined Institutions be known as the Penn
sylvania STATE Penitentiary.
The Eastern Penltentiary is located in
n district which has become closely built
up" says the hill so that the inmates
have no opportunity for farming or other
useful or hcalthful employment, but must
of necessity. he kept largely in idleness,
to their own physical and moral injury.
The measure further states that the
combination oe the institutions would
make for uniformity and efficiency and
for economy in administration
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
BRUMBAUGH NAMES J. L. KUN
To Succeed Morris Wolf as Deputy
Attorney General.
IrnoM 4 STAFF CORRESPONDENT !


HARRISBURG March 23.-The pro-
visional appointment Of Joseph l.. Kun,
of Philadelphia, as third deputy attorney
general was announced by Governor
Brumbaugh last night. Kun succ eds
Morris Wolf. who resigned his post after
the Wolfs. W are the Governors bank
ers. broke with the Governor shortly
after the Inauguration.
Kun has offices in the Lincoln Build
ing, and his appointment Is credited to
the influence OF Senator Ware He is n
resident of the 9TH Ward and Is po-
litically affiliated with Select Councilman
Seger and Charles Il. Hall, chief clerk
of Select Council.
Kun was graduated from the Central
High School in 1901, and from the Uni
versity Law School in 1904 He was a
candidate for Municipal Court Judge, but
was defeated at the primaries. He will
not be sworn in until his ability has been
tested by Attorney General Brown, 1t
was said today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
"DRYS" FAIL TO TESTIFY
AGAINST ELEVEN HOTELS

Inaction Of Remonstrants Insures
Granting of Licenses in Conshohocken
NoRR1sTOWN. Pa. March 2S.-Be-
cause no testimony was offered against II
Conshohocken hotels listed for considera-
tion in License Court today the business
of the court was practically nullined The
innction of the remonstrants insures the
licenses for these hotels as follows:
Washington, Montgomery, Forrest
Keystone, Market. Central, Ward, French
Roof, American. Lafayette and Mcclellan
The court directed that the petition for
the Jeffersonville Hotel be amended since
it states that Thomas A. Brown is the
owner. At yesterdays session 1t devel-
oped that the Adam Schiedt Brewing
Company and not Brown, owned the
property.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
CASSIDY FOR FOUsTs PLACE
Former State Food Agent Urged for
Commissioner,

HARRISBURG, March 2S.-An attempt
is being made. 1t is reported here, to in
duce Governor Brumbaugh to appoint
Harry P. Cassidy, of Philadelphia, as
State Dairy and Food Commissioner, to
take the place of James Foust, of AL
toona.
Cassidy was removed from the office
of special agent OF the dairy and food
division in Philadelphia by Commissioner
Foust, acting under instructions from
Governor Tener. after the Governor had
given a public hearing. at which charges
of insubordination and others were made
against Cassidy. Cassidy at that time
was defended by Francis Skunk Brown,
now Attorney General.
1t Is said that tho Attorney General Is
in favor of the appointment of Cassidy,
and that he Is also backed by Dr. H. NJ.
Wiley, formerly chief of the National
Pure Food Bureau
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
Nav Revise Tax LAWS

HARRISBURG. March GA complete
revision of the taxation laws and system
of the State is provided for in a bill in
troduced in the Senate last night by Sem
ator Clark, of Erie. A State Commission.
composed of seven members, to be ap-
pointed by the Governor. is provided for.
The bill calls for an appropriation of
$4,000 for expenses The commission
would eodify, revise and digest all State
tax laws, and make a report and recon-
mendations TO the next Legislature. The
measure excludes any change in the as
sessment or collection of taxes by or
through the Auditor Generals office or
the assessment or collection of any
license taxes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
FAYETTE COUNTY JUDGE
RESIGNS FROM BENCH
R. Z. Umbel's Action Prevents His
Probable Impeachment.

HARRISBURG. March 23.-It was an
nounced here last night that Judge r. e.
Umbel. of Fayette County, had sent his
resignation to Governor Brumbaugh
This Is regarded here as a distinct vic
tory for Senator William f. Grow. Re-
publican State chairman.
The Governor has accepted the resig-
nation and has so notified Judge Umbel
by letter as follows:
Your resignation as President Judge
of the 14th judicial District of Pennsyl-
vania, composed of the County of Fay
ette. has heen received and l have ac-
cepted the same, to take effect now.
Your counsel. in view of the resolution
now pending in the House of Represent
atives. have explicitly stated that the
rendering of your resignation at this
time is not to be construed as an admis-
sion upon your part of the truth of any
of the charges made against you"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
Regulation of BARRIERS Next

HARRISBURG. Pa, March %. = State
regulation of barber shops and the licens-
ing OF all BARRIERS is provided for in bill
introduced in the House last night by
Representative Palmer, of Schuylkill. The
bill would prohibit any one having an in
fectious or contagious disease from prae-
ticlng the trade. A State board of exam
iners to pass upon the qualifications OF
BARRIERS would be established. This board
is to be composed only of BARRIERS who
have had at least five years experience.
All BARRIERS now engaged in the trade
would be required to pay license fec of
81 per year. A fee of $5 would be charged
new BARRIERS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
JOHN A. WALLACE, EDITOR
OF CHESTER TINES, DIES
Twice Served as Postmaster of That
City

Clty.
CHESTER. Pa, March 23.-John A.
Wallace, senior editor of the Chester
Times and Morning Republican, died
this morning at the home of his son,
Frank c. Wallace, Ridley Park
Mr.. Wallace was for years member
of Trinity NJ. Il. Church. Only few
days ago, at Norristown, the Philadelphia
Methodist Conference prayed that his life
be spared.
Mr.. Wallace was born at Hyde Park.
Dutchess County, New York, February II,
1S42. He became interested In journal
ism in 1882, when he organized the Ches-
ter Times Publishing Company. He was
appointed postmaster of Chester by
President Arthur and served until 1885,
In 1902 he was again appointed post
master and served until 1912 He was
at one time president Of the Chester
Board of Trade and n director Of the
Cambridge Trust Company. He was
member of Chester Lodge, No. 236. F. and
A. NJ; Chester Chapter. No. 25S. Il. A. NJ,
and Wilde Post. No. %, G. A r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
MAURER DEMANDS STATE
AID FOR UNEMPLOYED
Socialist Representative and Labor
Chief Offers Measure.
TFRoM a STAFF CORRESPONDENT,

TFNUNI 4 NTAbF UUNHEHPUNUHNI'I
HARRISBURG, March Estate aid for
the unemployed is asked in a bill intro
duced in the House today by the only
Socialist representative, james II.
Maurer. of Reading An appropriation
of S2,00O00O is called for, The plan is
to provide employment for the unem-
ployed by placing them at work on public
improvements.
These improvements, the bill specifies,
shall be "either building of bridges,
deepening and widening of streams to
prevent flooding. filling of swamps, prepa-
ration of State lands for cultivation. re-
foresting denuded forests or other such
undertakings"
A commission. composed of the Cover
nor. Auditor General and Commissioner
of Labor and Industry, Is directed to
expedite the expenditure" of the money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY
DEFEATS LOCAL OPTION
Vote Against Measure Shortly After
Midnight Was Al to 13.

TRENTON, March 23.-Local option
was defeated in the House early this
morning by vote of a. to 10. The bill
was debated four hours and half and
the vote was not taken until 1890
o'clock.
Announcement of the result was fol-
lowed by storm of applause on the part
of opponents of the measure. A score of
members took part in the debate.
The aisles were filled to the Speaker 8
desk, and every available foot of space
in galleries, Hobbies and committee rooms
was crowded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
GOVERNOR MILLER NAMES
STATE LABOR COMMISSION
New Body Will Enforce Child Labor
and Ten-honr LAWS.

DOVER, Del March 23-Governor Mil
Ter today appointed the Labor Commits
sion of Delaware, created by the General
Assembly. The appointment OF the com
mission is the aftermath of the clash
between Miss Emily p. Blssel and asso-
clate members of the Child Labor Com
mission.
The now commission is authorized to
enforce both child labor laws and the
1O-hour law governing the employment
of women. The new commissioners are
Miss Helen S. CARAT, of Wilmington
to serve five years; Clarence d. Sypherd,
of Dover, to serve four years: Represen-
tative George a. Hill, of Bridgevlle,
Republican leader In the House, to serve
Two years. John Hickey, of Wilmington,
president of the Central Labor Union, to
serve two years. and Charles Warner,
of Wilmington. to serve one year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
PALMER WILL CONTINUE
AS DEMOCRATIC LEADER
Says He Won't Forsake Reins in State
Until October at Earliest.

Ex- Congressman A, Mitchell Palmer
announced from his home in Stroudsburg
last night that he would continue TO hold
the reins of Democratic control in this
State as National Committeeman from
Pennsylvania until early in October. The
decision of Mr. Palmer not to step out
of active politics until the mayoralty
campaign is we'll under way In this city
is regarded as significant in political
circles
Palmer also declared that if he were
not confident that his successor would be
in entire sympathy with the present State
organization and the national Admins
traiton he probably would not retire
from the National Committee in October.
He stated he would take the oath OF
office as Judge in the Court of Claims
about June 1, and take his seat on the
bench at the opening of the fall term in
October.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23

Edwin S. Stuart, former Governor of
this State and president OF the Pennsyl-
vanla Society, was the guest of honor at
a banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria, in New
York, last niGht. The dinner was given
by a council of the society and a steel
engraving of the president was presented
to each guest as a souvenir Others at
the dinner were James NJ. Beck. George
c. Boldt, John Markle, r. II. Davies,
Theodore p Shonts Henry p, Davidson,
Dr. James Cayley. Barr Ferree. William
Harrison Brown and John Grlbbel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
GRADE CROSSING REMOVAL
Lehigh Representatives Would Make
1t Compulsory.

HARRISBURG, March 23-The rail-
roads In Pennsylvania would be required
to remove all grade crossings, under the
provisions of a bill introduced in the
House today by Representative Rim, of
Lehigh.
The measure requires each railroad in
Pennsylvania to remove annually one
grade crossing within each 20 miles OF its
railway, under penalty of a fine of 500
for each day of delay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
Legislator Wants .Pure Beero

HARRISBURG, Pa. March 23.-The
question of pure beer is now before the
Legislature. Senator Gerberlch. of Leba-
non, last night introduced bill In the
Senate making 1t unlawful for any per-
son TO manufacture or sell any malt
liquor which is adulterated or misbranded.
Senator Gerberieh, two weeks ago, intro
duced a similar measure applying TO
whisky and rum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
stoyer Quits MayoraIty Fight

WILMINGTON, Del, March %, - AL
though 1t had been hoped that Colonel
Weller E. Stover would be able to con-
tinue in the race for the Republican
nomination for Mayor, he announced to-
day that he was out of the fight The
reason Is that the company with which
Slower is connected has large contracts
at Carney's Point for the du Points and
he is busy there and could not give his
time to the campaign. This leaves James
#. Price and DIR. H, w. Briggs in the
Aeld
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
Would Bar Alien Labor

HARRISBURG, March 23.-Unnatural-
ized foreigners would be prohibited from
being employed on any public work in
Pennsylvania under the provisions of a
bill introduced in the House last night by
Representative Sarig. of Berks. The
measure would apply to State, county
and municipal work,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
WILMINGTON CONFERENCE
OPENS IN LAUREL TOMORROW

Missionary Meeting Tonight Will Be
Preliminary Event.
WILMINGTON, Del, March 2S-The
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence will begin its annual session In
Laurel tomorrow and the business ses-
sion will be preceded by a missionary
meeting and sermon this evening, Con-
ference will continue until next Monday
night.
While the program only calls for ses-
sions in the morning the various confer
ence societies will hold their ami
yersarles in the afternoons and evenings
and the program will contain exercises
for morning. afternoon and night.
Sunday will be a big day. on that day
Bishop Richard ]. Cooke, of Portland,
Ore, who is to preside at the conference
sessions, will ordain the new ministers
and will also preach in the church where
the conference Is held.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
DEMAND END OF TOLLS
Appropriation of $2,OOO,OOO Is Asked
for Purpose,

HARRISBURG. March GA State ap-
preparation of $2,OOOOOO for the purpose
OF aboishing toll roads in Pennsylvania
Is asked for in bill introduced in the
Senate last night by Senator Frank p.
Croft, of Montgomery County.
This sum, it is estimated, would enable
the State To take over by purchase all
of the toll roads that could be improved
by the State Highway Department dur
ing the next two years, and would elm
mate about one-fifth of the toll roads
that are now in existence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
TO COMMISSION sCHooLsHIP

HARRISBURG, March 23.-An appro
priatlon of 100000 to place the school
ship Adams in commission again and pay
the expenses Of the Pennsylvania State
Nautical School is called for in a bill
introduced in the House last night by
Representative Hess, of Lancaster. The
measure would legalize by act of Assem-
bly, the appointment of the three commits
soners of the school. The establishment
of the school was never authorized by
the Legislature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
UNIFORMITY IN KEEPING
STATE ACCOUNTS PROPOSED
Measure in House Provides Salaried
Board to Devise and Enforce System.

GFRoM a STAFF CoRREsPoSpENT.l
HARRISBURG, March 23.-Unlformity
In the methods of keeping accounts in
the various State departments, all public
institutions and in the municipalities of
the different classes is provided for in a
bill introduced in the House today by
Representative Thomas p. Geary, of AL
legheny.
a State Board of Accounts. to be COM
posed OF the Governor, Auditor General
and State Examiner of Accounts, to be
appointed by the Governor at a salary of
5000 year, Is created to establish uni
form system of accounting and to enforce
the proposed act. Any State, municipal
or public institution official who refuses
to keep his accounts according to the
system worked out by the board would
be liable to a fine of $1,000.
Two examiners. at salaries of $45OO a
year. are to be appointed to assist the
State Examiner of Accounts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
Landslide Victims May Number so

VANCOUVER, b. c., March 23.-Physl
clans and nurses today were sent to Howe
Sound, British Columbia, where heavy
loss of life occurred yesterday in a snow
and landslide that swept away part of
the plant of the Britannia Mines Late
reports from there stated that IS bodies
had been recovered and that the death
list would probably reach So More than
a score were injured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
Mormon Presidents Wife Dies

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah March 23-
Mrs Sarah Ellen Richards Smith, 65
years old, wife of President Joseph f.
Smith, of the Mormon Church, died here
today. She was born here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Charles Lichtensteln, 23i1 E. Boston ave. and
Marie Smith. SIS Quarry ST,
Robert A. Nickersham Mechanicsburg, Pa,
and Elizabeth l.. Brown; MooEestown, N, J.
Theresa ortner. Lansdowne, Pa.
BennO Welzig, 1928 Spring Garden st., and
Margaret Keogh 1913 Warnoek st.
James Ma son, Catasauqua' Pa, and Mary
John ,kirahher, Belfry, Pa, Ealy schrver
Dr. Albert Foster, POI N, 18th ST., and Bessie
r. Sheets. Collingswood, n, j.
William II Thomas, Tarrytown, n, Y, and
Adah l.. Winter, TaIIytown Heights, n.
df9rFe Essa5 I SS7 cSmbPs al bPft9X e. st.
Frederick A.; Wright, 22o n 6oth st. and
Vipcenzo Salceto, 1919 $. Hicks ST., and Flo
mena Maratea. 1882 s. Mole ST.
William g. Ross, BTyn Mawr, Pa, and Edith
Cairnes 1850 N. Hancock st.
CIarence r. Weber. 1T4T N 3d ST., and Emma
Frank campaniie, 600 Amin st.. and Cath
arine Gattabrio IT4t s. Mole ST.
HestoT D. Asp. .Il2 y. s9th St. and Mary S.
Wayne II, Giemmer Atlantic city. ~ j., and
Clara A. Britton. Fleetwood, Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-23
DIVORCES GRANTED TODAY

,rhe following divorces were gTanted today
BY Court OF Common Pleas No.
SIGtselia Hobek from Alexander II. Hobek.
6slia Foa from Martin G. Fox.
George d. VOght, from Mary Ann Noght;
Jennie Morris Smith. from Roy Wallace
Smith, - 3D., II tTsr,o
Annie Bausch from James ii, Bauseh.
Aiexandtr " DeVlin, Jr., from Lena Devlin.
MaTy Neiler, from William n; Heller.
INV n Hongler, from Walter w. Hongler
Anna n Reule from John G. Reule.
Alice D. Hood, from Earl .. Hood
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-21
BAGLEY.
su.c,sl Correspondence to the Herald.

suec'al Correspondence to the Herald
There was a special train of The
Mystic Shrine passed through here
going to the coast last Friday.
Jimmie Harville returned from
near Marshfeld last Friday where he
has been working for his brother Tom
since in the winter.
The Glen Haven ball team came
up Sunday and played the Bagley
team a game of ball; the score was
to in favor of Bagley. There
was quite a crowd came with them.
Sunday, July 18th there was an
ice cream picnic given at the home
of Mrs. Harvey Jones for those who
attended the charivarie given Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Jones. There we're over
fifty people present and all enjoyed
themselves very much. We were
informed that we will have the
chime of the COW bells again in the
near future.
The Beardsly's were out in the
country Sunday for a pleasant trip.
Mrs. Dewing and daughter came
down from McGregor, Iowa, Satur-
day and spent over Sunday with her
niece, Mrs. Monroe Jacobs. Monday
morning they returned to McGregor
and Mrs. Monroe Jacobs and three
children and sister Laura Gween ac-
companied them for a visit with
Mrs. Jacobs parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gween. Thursday Mrs. Dewing left
for San Francisco, Calf.
The Reed Bros. of Prairie du Chen,
came down in their Overland car via
Bloomington and made a short, call
on their uncle and aunt, F. M. wager
and wife. Other visitors at the
Yager home Sunday were Elmer
Yager and family of Bloom ington
and Crank Millen and family of
Blakes Prairie.
Jay Martin returned from South
'Desota, Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-21
FIVE POINTS.

special Corrsspondence to the Herald
Charlie Hudson is helping Martin
Reynolds make hay
Bessie Walker of Lancaster is
working at Bakers.
Liant Galley and family, of Lancas-
ter, spent Sunday at Dan Curtis :.
Mrs. Tom Baker is quite sick. She
has been in poor health for some
time. We hope we will hear of
some improvement.
Lee Myers and Leonard Schwantes
went to Beetown, Bio 'mington and
Patch Grove last Sunday, on Lees
motorcycle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hudson drove
over from North Andover last Mon
day in their car and took Mrs. Dan
Curtis with them to Lancaster.
Tom Bass has been helping his
brother Arthur make hay.
Mrs. Hudson returned home Friday
after visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Joe Kern.
Joe Kern has an abundance crop
of black caps. He has been selling
them for Zoe. quart.
Mrs George Hoffman is seriously
i'll. At this writing we have heard
of no improvement but sincerely hope
we shall soon. Mrs. Hoffman is in
the Godfrey hospital.
Agnes Carlston and Mrs. John
West of Cassville are visiting Mrs.
Wiest's parents Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Bass.
There was no ball game last Sun
day but the boys are planning to play
with Hurricane this Sunday July Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-21

went through town Saturday? He
was thinking of the boy that came
to his home Friday evening. Grand
ma Uppena and Grandma Scanlan are
there caring for it.
Or. Ernest NIckson, OF Madison,
visited his brother Ed and family
last week.
Miss Hazel Hubbard came from
San Diego, CAL, last Tuesday for a
few weeks visit with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Edwin Hubbard. On
her way to Rockville she stopped at
St. Paul several days to visit her
sister Mr.. and Mrs. B. Hillman and
family.
The Vesperman Stars played very
interesting game with the Rockville
nine Sunday p. m. with score of 8
to 10 in favor of the Stars. A. very
large crowd was out to witness the
game.
Grandma Wolf who has been with
her daughter, Mrs. H. Dawson and
family in Lancaster, since her ill
ness last spring, came bone We'd
nesday. Mrs. Dawson and daughter
May came with her to care for her.
Her many friends are glad to see
her in her old home again.
Herold and John Hillman are here
from st. Paul, visiting their grandma
and grandpa, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Hub
bard.
Misses Florence Vesperman and
Carrie Rottiger, spent several days of
last week at the Louis Vesperman
home in South Lancaster.
A crowd of Hurricane young people
enjoyed a marshmallow toast at Up
pena's Friday evening.
Frank Vesperman has returned
from pleasant visit with friends
at Fennimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Crowther, of
Platteville, are at the Walter Kuster
home for several days.
Mrs. Chas. Jefferies and two chill
dren, terminated a pleasant visit at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Leppla, and returned to
her home in Lancaster, Friday.