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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
CORNERSTONE OF LINCOLN
MEMORIAL LAID TODAY

WASHINGTON. Feb, 12-The laying Of
the cornerstone OF the Lincoln Memorial
IN Potomac Park, special exercises in all
schools, and sessions by the Grand Army
Of the Republic and other patriotic or
ganizations today marked the observance
In the national capital OF the 106th ami
yersary OF the birth OF Abraham Lincoln.
]. G. S. Blackburn. resident member
Of the Memorial Commission, and Col
W. ". Harts represented the Govern
ment at the cornerstone laying. Placed
Ia the stone were documents bearing the
signatures OF the members Of the sixty
third Congress. an autobiography OF the
War President. presented by Robert Todd
Lincoln; specimens Of the currency nov
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
CAPTAIN .MEIGS RECALLS
TWO VISITS OF. LINCOLN

of the gentlemen present will expect me
to respond to the very eloquent address
with which you have just honored me,
but in the position which hold as Pres.
dent of the United States and candidate
for reelection to that high office, think
it becoming that l should not address
any political assemblage.'
"Dougherty," continued the Captain
smiling at the picture he must have
made, drew back about 10 feet and said
impressively:
NO, Mr.. President, not a political as.
semblage, merely a loyal one
"Whereupon Lincoln replied: ..
We'll, Mr.. Dougherty, II you'll per-
init me, I'll stand by my resolution as
first expressed
And So" continued the Captain, "al-
though Lincoln graced the luncheon with
his presence he did not make a speech,
for which I've always respected him, for
it seems to me that when man has
served his country for foG- years as
Lincoln had done It is beneath his dignity
to go around begging for a reelection
Let the people give it to him. which they
will do If there's a man like Lincoln for
a candidate"
The political conversion of Doctor
Meigs was effected at the time OF Lin
coins visit here in 1861. #a
THE old gentleman" said the Captain
his son smiling at the recollection, was
always a violent Democrat and thought
with many others that Lincoln was ruin
ing the country. However, knowing that
he was to pass by his house on the way
to Independence Hall, he stationed him
self at his window to have a look at the
monster
I'm barouche, drawn by four horses.
he saw Lincoln, bowling TO the right and
the left of him, acknowledging the sa-
lutes of the citizens lined on either side
of the street with such dignity and inn
pressiveness that when the President had
passed my father turned to my mother
and said with moistened eyes:
My dear, I've looked In the face Of
great and good man.
"And he was a Lincoln enthusiast ever
after that" said Captain Melgs, 'just as
thousands of others were, converted sim
ply by looking at the face of the man."
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Captain S. Emlen Melgs. one of Phila-
dephias most ardent admirers of Lincoln.
remembers distinctly the visit which he
as President made here at the time of
the big Sanitary Fair held in Logan
Square in 1864.
Lincoln had been scheduled to be pres
ent at the opening exercises of the fair,
but because of affairs of state was unable
to get away from Washington and de-
puted Bishop Simpson to act as his rep
resentative. Later on In the summer he
came. and 1t was on this occasion that
he was the guest of honor at a luncheon
at the Union League, which was then
only two years old.
Surrounded by many tokens and me-
mentoes of the war and of Lincoln at
his home, 1924 Chestnut street. Captain
Meigs talks interestingly of the man
who was responsible for the political con-
version of his father DR.. Charles D.
Meigs, who, before the coming of the
President to this city, had always been
violent opponent of Lincoln's principles,
1.-The Union League" said Captain
Meigs, reminiscently, occupied the spa
cious Kuhn mansion then, which was on
Chestnut street between '11th and 18th,
where heltnS s Ineatre now STANDS.
After the invitation to the reception
and luncheon had been issued and ac-
cepted, the officers of the League ap-
pointed a delegation of its members to
go t. Logan Square and accompany Lin
coin back to the club.
But Lincoln always hated escorts, and
so before they could get to him, he had
started and came down by himself by
way of an unfrequented side street and
reached the league alone The appointed
orator being absent up at the fair
grounds hunting for the distinguished
guest, the members who were present to
the number of about 300, then selected
Daniel Dougherty, so called silver
tongued orator of the League, to deliver
the address of welcome
b, Lincoln stood up. feet 4 inches high,
and patiently endured the storm of words
of the orator, who took nearly 80 min
utes to tell the guest he was welcome.
Finally he ceased and Lincoln said:
"'Well. Mr. Dougherty. presume some
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City Observes
Lincoln Anniversary

Continued from Page One
but 80 stars in the flag. to 4s today. He
said the nation then had a population of
but S,bOO0O0, compared to l0OOOO,0OO at the
present time.
BILLY" Sunday will preach a special
sermon today to @. A. r. men at the
tabernacle Five thousand seats have
been reserved for the veterans,
Members OF the Philadelphia Associa-
ton OF Naval Volunteers will gather to-
night at poOner's Hotel for their annual
banquet. Speeches will be made by many
prominent men.
At Lu Lu Temple the "DolIar Dinner
OF the Washington Party City Committee
will be held.
Society win be represented at the card
party and dance OF the Stone HRFbor
Yacht Club, which win be held tonight
at the Hotel Adelphia.
Girard College held special exercises
In the chapel this morning, The concert
and ball OF the Caledonian Club win be
held tonight at Turngemelnde Hall, Broad
street and Columbia avenue. lF
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the station, and the trafio of tho 4.
was halted for hours N1S
Flags hung from public buildings ons
from private residences, and an svas
green arch gally decorated had baar
erected at 18th street near Chestnut ~
barouche, drawn by four white horses
and escorted by guard OF police nostad
on the tanks of the carriage, Lincoln ~
companied by the chairman OF the cow
mlttee Of Councils and the presidents u,
Select and Common Councils. stood bsr.,
headed virtually all the time. bovving ~
the cheering populace.
When the procession reached 9th ona
Chestnut streets the efforts of the niatons,
of police, who had been stationed aro,,oa
the continental Hotel, where Quarters
were reserved for Lincoln, to keen tba
crowds I'm abeyance were tinavaIlinr ara
It was found necessary to bar all OF ths
doors to the hotel and keep an officer 81
each TO prevent the thousands from surv
ing into the place and swamplng Il
The procession to Independence Hail
then known as the State Houae me-.
even more frenzled. A solid mass of bn'
manity blocked the way, and wherevsr
there was standing or sitting room ON
window sills, on roofs, in the traa.
tops and along the curb, there were eager
Philadelphians waiting to look on ths
face of the great man.
CHEERS FOR GREAT MAN.
On entering the hall, Lincoln was re.
oeived by Theodore Cuyler. president Of.
Select Council. After inspecting the relics.
there the President-elect was taken to the
platform in front CT the building.
bronze tablet in the pavement now marks
the spot His appearance brought forth
cheers 80 prolonged that thera could be
no doubt of the reverence and esteem, in
which Lincoln was held here.
The flag was rolled into a ball, so that
when 1t reached the top of the stan II,
would gradually unfurl in the breeze.
Drawn up in front of the platform was
the famous scott Legion Lincoln.
dressed in the customary black, put out
his hand and silence fell on the crowd.
He then delivered pn extemporaneous
speech, the simplicity and sincerity OF
which will never be forgotten as long as
patriotism continues to burn in the hearts
of Americans.
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R8tR52zI&82aRo &aRE cLEs

81 dom lub dat woman nohow."
Edward Nelson glared defiantly at
Bessie Mckee, in the 18th and Oxford
streets station. Bessie became indignant.
But 20 did" she shouted. "one time"
"Dat was mls-eompre-h hen -shun," said
Nelson.
But at this point Magistrate Morris
contended that a review OF the romance
was irrelevant.
Nelson said that Bessie approached
him on Ridge avenue, poked revolver
under his nose and told him to keen "
from her. He declared he never intended
going near Bessie. but on receiving such
an unusual salutashln." he followed her.
1t appears that Bessie did not appre-
ciate the espionage and again turned on
Nelson. He was looking into the barrel
OF the revolver dubiously VIXEN Policeman
Plumber arrived. Bessie said there was
"a long story a cOmin'," but the Magis-
trate Interrupted 1t by holding her in
t4OO bail
A good pair OF shoes protruding from
an iron pipe at 23d and Tasker streets at
tTacted the attention OF Turnkey Grugan.
Thinking they would come in handy for
some hobo" who came TO the station
house, Grugan attempted 10 pick the
shoes up and found that there was a man
already in them.
He dragged the shoes and man from the
pipe and looked into the face OF q stranger
with shabby clothes and an important
moustaehe.
Amy law against slseplng?" asked the
''No, but you better come to the sta
tion house" said the turnkey; its
warmer"
What II should refuss9" suggested
the man.
''weli. that wouldn't matter mueh."
said Grugan. for you would go anNro 4"
The stranger looked at Grugan and be-
lieved IT,
When he was brought before the SER
Eeant at the goth and Federal streets
station, he shook the dust from his
clothes and twirled his mustache.
'sr hear Of Sylvester Green7'' he
y I didn't" replied the sergeant.
Look at him." said the stranger. stand
ing erect.
The sergeant looked him over, but did
not appear 10 be especially thrilled BY
the mans appearance.
What Is the chargef"
"Ah, that's H. saId Green. sleeping
In a pipe"
II was then impressed upon the pris-
oner's mind that he vas arrested for his
own safety. II finally daWned upon him
that II Il had not been Tor Grugan he
might have frozen 70 death.
That's true Green agrees Il apolo-
giEe, pat whittier can / Eols
The matter VAS discusaed With Masis-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
Words of Patriotism Uttered
by Emancipator in Phila-
delphia 81 Years Ago
Still Recalled.
Received With Great outburst Of
Enthusiasm, President-eleet
Then Defined His Lofty Politi-
cal Creed.

/ He wasn't born here, nor did he ever
live here-the great man, the 1o6th an
nlversary Of whose birth is celebrated
today-and yet to Pennsylvania belongs
the envlable distinction of having been
the place where two of the greatest
speeches Of one of the greatest of all
speechmakers, Abraham Lincoln, were
made.
The one was, of course, at Gettysburg,
but the other was made right here In
Philadelphia, when, passing through from
Buffalo to Washington on his way to be
lnaugurated, he was invited to stop Off
on Washingtons Birthday in 1861 to
raise the new flag over Independence
Hail, with its "a stars, the oath repre-
senting the newly admitted State, Kan
sas.
Many Philadelphians who were little
girls and boys then had the occasion inn
pressed upon their minds with never-to-
be-forgotten vivldness. which will make
them carry the memory of it to their
graves. ...
Reused to feverish pitch of excite
ment by the heralded coming of the man
of the hour the citizens of this town got
out of their beds long before the sun
had risen over the Delaware and hurried
forth to seek advantageous positions to
watch the passing of the President-elect'
WELCOMED BY ENTHUSIASTS.
To read the accounts of his arrival in
the depot from Trenton, where a repre-
sentative delegation of Father PENIS
citizens went to meet him, is like reading
a modern description of the coming OF
BILLY" Sunday. Thousands of enthus
asts thronged all the avenues leading to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
sUFFRAcisTs vAINLY TRY no DECORATE LINCOLN STATUE
sUFFRAGlsTs DISAPPOINTED
Park Guards Forbid Placing Of
Wreath on Lincoln Statue.

Park Guards Forbid Placing Of
Wreath on Lincoln Statue.
disappointment filled the hearts OF 10
women suffraglsts Of the sth Legislative
District who went to Feirmount Park to-
day to place a wreath on the monument
Of Abraham Lincoln, near the Green
street entrance OF the park. Park guards
appeared on the scene and prohibited
them from performing the ceremony on
the ground that they had no permit. The
women got in touch with Mayor Blanken-
burg, but again were taken aback when
Informed by the executive that he could
not grant the permit. The aid OF Ely X.
Price, chairman Of the Park Commission,
then was sought, but he could not be To-
Gated
waving suffrage and American flags,
and led by Mrs. George w. Piersoll,
chairman OF the committee, the women
left the suffrage headquarters and
marched down Chestnut street to Broad
and thence to Arch street, attracting
great attention on the way. At Arch
street they took @ car for the Park,
On the wreath intended for the monu-
ment was this inscription:
ITO the well-beloved memory of great
suffragist. L believe In all sharing the
privileges of government who bear its
burdens, not excluding women
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12

1Tate Briggs, who gave the prisoner a
home for 80 days in the House of Correc-
ton.
An uncomfortable thirst has brought
unhapplness TO William Tongue. When
he wants drink he can overcome almost
all obstacles TO get 1t. AS a rule, he
don't have the money, and for this he
blames the world in general. He was In
an indignant mood today. and his temper
was not Improved when he went home
and found his wife washing. The woman
was too busy to listen TO his harangue
and, to show his contempt. he threw her
on the floor and emptied a tub of water
and wet clothes on her.
While she was shouting for help, Tongue
gathered up the wash and went out on
the street 10 sell II, the police say. When
TWO or three women expressed their
opinions of Tongue. he shled wet towels
at them and they criticised behind closed
windows
Tongue. who doesn't belle his name
was calling upon the populaee to come
and face him when Policeman Lahr ham
pened along He seized Tongue by the
neck and ran him 10 the FrankfOrd police
station.
on the way there the prisoner threw
the wash In the street But there was
stll plenty OF evidence against him
While searching Tongue the police found
one OF his wife's skirts under his coat
and other wearing apparel stuffed in his
pockets,
When Tongues wife arrived at the STA
tion house he Immediately pleaded with
her to obtain his release. But she real
lied that his presence at home would
only mean more trouble In a few hours
and she refused to Telent. He was sent
to the House Of Correction for three
months.
Il refuse TO commit suicide and re-
fuse to staFve TO death"
This startling announcement was made
BY ragged man at Belgrade and Clear
field streets. He shouted at several DO
lieemeh who passed him. When no one
paid any attention to him he became
desperate ana followed a COP for half
block.
"Are you looking for excitement, ("
asked the policeman.
I'm simply stating my rights" said
the man.
Well what are you going to do about
it2" said the cop,
"Pm going to have satisfaction"
We'll. you'll gef H."
At the station house the man aaid his
name Was zehn poa. lie Was sent 70
tha fIouoe af CQgreoiida e. b days.
II WIN - aai1 qa z4Ias 10 ; eell.
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THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON. F

WASHINGTONI tep' "a r.
For eastern Pennsylvania-Local rama
this afternoon or tonights colder In north
portion tonight; Saturday unsettled; fresh
west winds.
The temperatures have continued 20
rise IN the Atlantic States and the ONO
valley during the last "a hours, ths
change being greatest in New England
This rise has brought about seasonaDls
conditions in the South Atlantic States
while there is an excess OF about 20 de-
grees throughout the northeastern poI-
ton OF the country, A slight reaction
to cooler Is reported from the Lake re.
gion; but the temperatures are still apeus
20 degrees above the normal Milo con,
ditions prevail throughout the eehla'
valleys and in the plains States, Clouds
ness has increased over the Eastern POI.
tion of the country and light rains aiS
reported from the lower Lake region
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
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500 ATTEND LINCOLN
DINNER AT SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. Feb 12.-Leading
men came here from the East and West
today and jolned in celebrating the birth
day of Abraham Lincoln. Eight hundred
persons were seated at tables in the State
Arsenal when Governor Dunno, as toast
master, opened the dinner
The speakers were the Rt. Rev, John ].
GIennon, Archbishop OF st, Louis; Bishop
Fsrows and Judge X NJ. Lands. of Chi
cago. and Gutzon Borglum, of New York.
They were entertained during their stay
here by United States Judge ]. Qtis
Humphrey, president OF the Centennial
Association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
ROBIN HERALDS SPRING
So Does a Butterfly at Newton, New
Jersey.

A robin and butterfly have announced
the coming of spring. The robin made
the announcement in Altoona. where the
p. r. r. car shops are. and it's har-
monious notes were welcome to the men
who sling the sledges in the anvil chorus
of industry. The robin, to be exact,
ehirped its optimism from a clump OF
bushes at the foot of a mountain. Its
message was not like the song of spring
which we hear gurgled at drawing room
musicales by dizzy sopranos. The bird
announced definitely with half syllable
that spring was coming.
And the sympathetic note ran all the
way to Newton, n. j., where the butterfly
was discovered. The butterfly was caught
by Francis Rowett. 223 Spring street 1t
is significant too, that the butterfly
should select such a street in such
pretty place as Newton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
SAMUEL T. PIcKARp

AAIEsBURY. Mass. Feb. 12, Samuel
II. Pickard, biographer and literary ex'
ecutor of John Greenleaf Whittier. the
poet, died at the Whittier homestead TO-
day, aged 81, His wife. who was Eliza.
beth Whittier, a niece OF the poet died
several years ago. Pickard for many
years was owner and editor Of the Port
land Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
oAPrAIN JosEPH TAaaART

Captain Joseph Taggart. 81 years old. a
veteran officer OF the Civil War, who re-
tired several years ago as q drygoods
merchant, died today at his home. 7S2
Vernon road. stenton, following a long
illness. He fought with Company c.
Pennsylvania Reserves, as second neu-
tenant ana az the. close OF the war was
made captain. He leaves q son and 4
daughter. lie was a member Of the @. A.
n Post l9l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
Lincoln Banquet at z. M. G. A.

A banquet in honor of Lineoln's birth
day will be given tonight at the West
Branch Y. M, C, A., 52d and sansom
streets. Ctieeseman A, Herrlek. presi-
dent of Girard College, and ex-Congress-
man George II. White will be among the
speakers. A program Of music and ad-
dresses has been arranged and several
hundred guests are expected. William
II. Crown, secretary OF the West Branch.
will be toastmaster. Frank ID. Getty,
social service secretary, viii relate
number Of little-known aneedoes dealing
with the life and personality OF lincoln,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12

use, copy of the Constitution and other
papers
Members of Congress who were present
when Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg
speech spoke at the Capitol today. The
occasion was especially observed in the
negro schools ami churches. where the
emancipator of the race was lauded in
speech ana song.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
aLIaHF EIRE oAUsEs ALARal
alass IL Basement Of widsnsr Build
InE EzsItsa Relief Workers.

sz,oke pouring froia the basement OF
- 44iaeHaz Hellains. neR In the course
I euH4lloeIlen. this afternoon caused ex-
||Hatent aHzeng persons cr0Hding Into
.Hs EInefEaHry AID HeadQuartera. il the
neoin H1Iidlns, adjoining. The "self
saeIiHoe uef thrones EhouEht the build
- VAS s. are and several thousand
HsIso1a collected
.u1se Haa causeH b. . allEhl blaze
taHsfa shop b lha basement OF
H4 4i4aH## be'i1|uz' fircuen respond
1 Ioksi siarm econ pul i cut
aa delayed - shout % miaalss.
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Lincoln as "Psrfect BuiIding''

Abraham LincOn as the Embodiment
OF Perfect Building" was the subject OF
the Rev. Samuel Johnson's address be-
fore the business Science Club at theiR
vue-stratford. z. ]. Catteil. the city
statistleian, also addressed the club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-12
INDEPENDENCE HALL INSPIRED
FAMOUS LINCOLN ADDRESS

"Au ny political warfare bo.,
been IN favor of the teachings tkat
came forth from the sacred lcoils Of
Independence Hall Nay nv yioEt
hand forget its cunning and M
tongue ctenve to the roof of ,ny ,n
mouth If / ever proye false to tboss
teuchings."-Fro Lincoln's Phila.
delphia address.
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PROHIBITION IN IOWA
Senate Passes Constitutional Amend
ment by Large Majority.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Feb. 12.-By vote
of 30 to 10 the State Senate today passed
the constitutional prohibition amendment
and sent 1t to the House, where 1t is ex-
pected to pass by an equally big ma
jority.
Before the people can vote on the ques-
ton the next Legislature must take SINH
lar action.
The enterprise., 1915-07-22
DUY Mems Clothing at a
ID mems store.
EDWARDS & MCCLELLAN

We carry a line of work shoes
that in quality and price will please
you.-Edwards & Mcclellan.
VIM. and Gilbert Joiner were in
from the north country the last Vt
the week looking after the sale of
their wool clip.
A full car load of buggies, wagons
and mowers just arrived. Call and
see me if you want the best. Prices
right. E. ]. Tunison.
R. j. Sanregret of L'Anse, Mich,
arrived in Malta last night and will
visit for some time with his brother
Sanregret THE Abstractman.
The Wittmier garage has new
Buick Six touring car that is
about the niftiest car ever shown in
Malta. The car was sold this week
to j. D. Watson.
Miss Flora Sims, county superin-
tendent of schools, returned this
week from week spent at the Ru-
raj School Convention at Missoula.
On her way home Miss Sims spent
a couple of days at Glacier Park.
Charles Raymond returned today
from the hospital at Glasgow where
he underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis. Although still quite
weak Mr.. Raymond is recovering
rapidly from the effects of the op-
Grafton.