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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-19

stitutc speeches and It's enter,ainmc /,
of the speakers. !.
During this week this work HI
shifted to southside Virginia, bes,,
ming to-day in GrecnvIllc County ~ -
County Agent c. II. GriZZard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-19

d"hn pvcrton, colorcd charged with
assuming Ross Dillon. was sentenced
I" SIN months on the county roads yes
WrdaN ny MAGISTRATE H. s. Sunday. Of
IicnriCo County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-19

Green Springs ncishborhood was also
we'll attended The speakers were
w. c. Shackleford. Is. G. Moore. j. H.
Quisenberry and DR.. Hayes. Louisa
County is noted for it's splendid hos
pitality. and more than sustained its
repmtaIiOn in It's rCccntiOn q iLn L.,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

exit through the window The formaiity
OF raising Il was overlooked
Jim landed on the sidewalk IN lump
and a lone terrier came up to sympathize
with him. He appreciated the dogs oner
Of assistance and threw him through the
window OF the house which he had Just
left 30 hastily The terrier sped through
the air Just as the guests sat down 70 en-
Joy the wedding feast and landed In a
bowl OF mashed potatoes. The best man
showed remarkable presence OF mind and
threw the dog out in the street again:
Policeman McNally saw the dog making
the hasty exit and hastened TO the scene.
Jim picked the terrier up and ran, but the
cop caught him after chase OF two
squares.
Jim felt somewhat complicated when he
faced Magistrate Glenn at the Fourth
and York streets station.
He couldn't explain how he came to be
al the wedding and admitted that he was
somewhat liquifed.
I'm jis kinder ATTRACTED where dere's
crowds" he said.
THAT being the case" said the Judge,
"I therefore invite you officially to spend
three months at the House of Correc-
ton"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
Sons Of Temperance

1he 7sd anniversary OF the founding OF the
Order OF Sons Of Temperance Was celebrated
BY an Entertainment given BY the grand a.
Vision ~ Pennsylvania In the auditorium OF
Lulu Temple, Sketches. recitatione, ailoeori-
cal, vocal and instrumental numbers we're pre-
sented BY home talent 20 an audience OF about
900, who seemed 20 appreciate every thing
on the lonE program. The members taking part
''sweethearts" Emma X wendt, Charles s
A. Wendt Agnes Wendt, Mary e. Sohroyer
Mildred Dearborn, Edward Brown samuel
Bennett Thomas Stokes Raymond Osmond
Richard Widdoes John l. Ozark; pianist. Cora
Won by = Wager Herbert Jones. Matilda
lohnson, Charles Richter. Robert PletEer
Name Moeller. George Parsons. Gordon Jones
MS S9hTpsSR3 pS3; ,"gNlst Earl hsTsons
Mary Rinick. Lillian Lawson, Margaret Max
Rlnick, Charles Lawson, Francis Davidson
Richard Widdoes, Herbert Bagley William
leucnsenring William n. Lowry; c. r. W
Bergmann teacher; Helen Mohn. pianist
our Order" - Laura E Weltz. In charge
Anna Schluctcr, lnez Gipin. Grace Maxwell
Ella Cruce, Elizabeth Walton, ELLA Harris
Florence kilbrde. Virginia Gipin, Florence
Schaener. Charlotte Peyton. Elsie Shields
pianist. Joseph Mitchell.
The grand division Of Pennsylvania viii meet
In annual session on Wednesday next, at 10
a. m, In the Parkway Building. Morning and
afternoon sessions will be held In Room ~
seventh floor, ana evening session In Room G,
sixth floor Election Of officers aud business
Hesitation win be acted upon Representa-
tives TO the grand division will take notice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
WHAT Is A HANGING?
ASKS MOVIE CENSOR
mix" Stamp Put on Film
Showing "Gruesome" Re-
moval of Bullitt Statue

what is a hanging7 Is n man. suspended
with feet of the ground by a running
moose about his neck hanged2 Especially
II the man Is built OF hard rock and
not OF flesh and blood7 Is the hanging
a scene OF torture II the hangee is al
ready inanimate and the toes do not Wig
gle as the rope tightens about the vic
TINS neck2
These are some of the questions officials
OF the pathescope Film Exchange Com
pany. 1920 Chestnut street, are asking.
Thirty feet of animated news film was
returned to this company by the Penn
sylvania Board of Ccnsors. The film de-
picted the raising and shifting of the
statue of John G. Bullitt, in front of City
Hall from one pedestal to another TO
make way for the excavations I'm connec-
tion with the building of the Broad street
subway. This act was said to be deed
OF violence on the ground that the huge
stone structure was not tendcrly lifted by
hand and carefully aided to its new stand.
but was laid hold of by many hands,
while q moose was slipped over its head,
and then II was brutally yanked off It's
feet and swung to the breeze by a steam
derrick. The statue was not even blind
folded
The Board of Censors. j. Louis Breitin-
ger chairman, gave the film showing the
gruesome execution stony stare. "A
hanging How horrible" came the
chorus from the dark depths of the pro
jecting room, and out came the mix rub
ber stamp.
Now moving picture operators are ask
ing whether it is an act of violence to
hang a picture, which is the image of a
person, just as is a statue Is this, too, a
gruesome execution? they inquire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
Knights of Golden Eagle

Tie hicourty convention OF the castles OF
Chester ard Delaware Counties was held with
Upper Darby Castle at Garrettford October 10.
The following program was followed: After
noon session in Scott's Hall. annual business
meeting report of district grand chiefs Dis
trict No. 80, j. Elmer George; District No. "a,
s. II McCarter; District No. so, Reah Dough-
erty. Addresses, How to Gain and Keep
New Members" L. J.. Gallagher, grand master
Of records; "Our Present System OF District
Grand Chiefs and How II May Be Improved"
John f. BROMLEY, grand vice chief; The Mill
tary Branch Aid to Interest" Colonel
williams: The Home and Orphanage.' John
NJ. Shappel. p. S. c.. Discussion followed
each address.
supper for the delegates was served at the
Garrcttford Fire House. The parade of
castles and Communicates started at o'clock.
The evening session held at the Garrett
ford Schoolhouse, where an address on place
and Importance OF Fraternal Orders" was de-
liVered by John F. Brounley, G. V. g.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
Police Court Chronicle

Jim Mcguire found himself in the mid
die of a Polish wedding and he didn't
know how he got there. Neither did the
bride and bridegroom nor the guests. No
one seemed 20 know him or express de-
sire to make his acquaintance. This
made Jim angry. Then he waded
through the crush of guests to tell them
individually who he was. As Maguire's
remarks were not quite clear and his car
riage wobbly one Of the guests reminded
him that he was not invited. The next
moment the informant was lying on his
back on the floor and the guests modified
about Jim. He put out both fists and spun
around on his heel Three more visitors
went to the floor. Then the enemy charged
on Jim and helped him to make hasty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
ARTISANS ORDER IN
BIG DEMONSTRATION
Union Assembly's Reception
and Presentation to the M. e.
Master Artisan

The officers OF the Artisans Order have
the credit OF putting on one OF the longest
and most attractive automobile parades
ever staged on Broad street The line
Of cars, decked with electric lights, hass
and coiored decOrations. with bands OF
music on auto trucks separating the d.
visions. started at Broad and Spring Gar
oen streets aud covered route OF about
E miles. George r. Pawling, most excel
lent Inspector was chief marshal OF the
parade. with W. y. Pollock. assistant
The division marshals we're DIR. c. Car
roll Sticker DR.. II. II. Lott, Alexander
johnson and Theodore Bachran.
havins The best advertisement Of the order TO
10 ijr. c. G. sticEer. W. r. Pollock, ives Kerr,
of 81 Johns Assembly, aud John lApsey, OF
Adelphi Assembly; for the greatest number Of
cars In proportion 20 membership. to Pessyunk
Assembly. The Judges we're Lester =. bryan.,
Paul nuyette end w Ross Walton; tHst
&. sttcker 1928 Diamond street Then they
moved to 18th street and columbia avenue,
eist street and Lancaster avenue ana theh 10
Broad and Walnut streets
linton Assembly turned out 300 members last
Thuroday evening, Harry G. smith night,
20 greet the honored head OF the order. The
elaborate details for the reception ana pleasure
Of any NJ T. Master Artisan has seldom been
eaualed. z. NJ. r. NJ A. Greathead presented
20 Bro. Smith, on behalf OF the assembly "a
silver loving cup. There was class or ,sg ~
with medals OF special design for the purpose
A big supper followed.
Keystone Assembly enjoyed not only the yisi.
tation OF the M f. officers but a rare muslcal
treat by Dr. Marvin Hanna and his glee cluo,
or West phiadelphIR Assembly. Keystone
nne quartet contributed to a splendid prosrahl'
Refreshments and smokes followed
ST. Johns Assembly will have six applicants
tomorrow night and take occasion TO glory III
their rewards from the parade.
Harmony Assombly's officers intend to finish
ell business Of the meeting by CLOCK 10
morrow evening ia order to hold a ladies'
night" Bro. Edward F. Miller heads the COM
mlttee Of arrangements.
Girard Assembly will have tonight u Hal
loween celebration, "bobbing for apples ana
Bro. Jacob II. Jordan OF Prospect Park.
The next big event is the rally at the Acad-
eny Of Music OH Wednesday night next. The
program OF the very best and the house
will be crowded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
MAN HURT AT WEDDING
Patient Meets With Injuries Despite
Love for Peace

1t annoys Samuel Bogarski to sec a
fight at n wedding, and, being an advo-
cate OF peace. he always tries TO stop
such Interruptions. When a commotion
started at the wedding festivities OF Jo-
seph Bergensky, at Madison and Hunt
ingdon streets. Bogarsk jumped into the
midst of IL. He declared that he was for
peace as he dropped the belligerents with
right and left iolts.
Some time later Bogarski found him
self I'm the Episcopal Hospital with his
head swathed in bandages. All he re-
membered was n crashing noise and a
duh thud.
Joseph Rubin, of 1857 Livingstone street,
was arrested on the charge of being re-
sponsible for Bogarski's injuries. He was
held under $500 bail for a further hearing
by Magistrate Campbell, at the Belgrade
and Clearfield streets station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Official Order Against Political Parti
sanship in Campaign for Votes


An oficiai ban has been put upon the
use OF the Patriotic Order OF the Sons Of
America In partisan politics
The warning was In the form of an open
letter, which was signed by ]. Calvin
Strayer. national president; Charles n.
Stees. national secretary; William J.
Heaps, national vice PRESIDENT O 3,
Wetherhold, national treasurer, Samuel
Roberts. national master OF forms, and
BY Irwin s. Smith. president; Edward A.
Doan, vice president. and Henry Il.
Koehler, treasurer. of the Funeral Bene-
NJ Association.
The letter quotes from = preamble Of
the order as follows:
This order shall never be used TO ad-
vance tho political interests Of any mem
Der from a partisan standpoint or OF
any individual or political party. nor shall
subjects of partisan or sectarian nature
ever be the subject OF debate OF discus
sion within the order"
Eve have mo more than ii6.0o0 members IN
Pennsylvanis, Many camps and 6 c9mnanaSGies
This membership Is power for good eitizeill-
ship as outlined by our principles, But the
OF our order acting singy or in collusion with
other members OF persons not members. 70
ment or TO induce support for candidates iyr
public office or to OPPOSE candidates, tor pup %
be condemned and rcpudiatod by all liberty low
ing citiztnS
eve issue this warning on our responsible
ity rs members and officers, our love for, me
order and our loyalty as citizens TO the tnstitu-
tion and the principles which govern our
country"
In giving out the letter. AFR. stees, the ma
''The Patriotic Order Sons OF America is
based and founded upon the Constitution OF
the United States and the principles OF tne
American Government which entirely separate
church and state. Any other thought con-
feel would be a serious injury to a strictly
patriotic order In which the laws strictly
forbid partisanship or religious discussion
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
w. B. A. OF MACCABEES
Liberty Bells New officers and Uni
form Ranks Good Start

Philadelphia Review had the second
gala" time this month on Tuesday eve
ming of last week, when they celebrated
their 18th birthday, and the winning OF
the city banner for the best work done
i'm the last summer. one applicant was
admitted by short form, after which
80 minutes was granted Miss Chambers
to talk on the suffrage question, after
which nearly a hundred members ana
guests sat down to a sour-krout feast.
The tables were very prettily decorated
and much credit is due Commander
Haney and her faithful committee, who
worked so hard all afternoon. A bouquet
of roses was presented to Supreme Chap
lain Burgin. Philadelphia Review VIII
try to close the year with membership
of 200, and retain the city banner for an
other term. Lady Duckworth, OF Liberty
Bell Review, which had won the banner
last year. made the presentation speech.
and congratulated Philadelphia REVIEW
upon their good work.
Opus heview's social on Wednesday even
ing was great success for the many young
Review win enter two weeks membership
campaign under direction Of Miss Burgin, The
held this Alonday) evening.
Liberty Bell Review, 49iS Baltimore avenue,
made arrangements for benefit supper 10
be held about the first week in Decem6er Past
following officers for the term beginning oc-
tober /: Commander. Mrs. Annie Duckworth; ;
lieutenant commander, Mrs. Matilda Dash;
past commander Mrs Laura Mertz; chaplain.
Mrs Mary smith r K & Miss Mar; Amelia R 9dS K:
lady at arms Mrs. Eva Rife; sergeant Alice
Duckworth; sentinel, Mrs. Sarah Deibert; pic
ket Maria Billings; musician, Ethel Duck
worth. Miss A. F. Berli, record keeper Of
OiiVet Review. was a guest and invited all to
attend the ''iitney social OF Olivet Review
In Parkway Building, on Thursday evening
next.
The first meeting, of ;he. uniform rank for
this season was held at X. G. T.. Hail. Sl4
North Broad street, on Monday evening last,
and il was found that little Dan Cupid had
been busy indeed, four NEARLY hvel members
having been carried away. Their places were
filled, however and the new guard did nice
work. On November l, the rank will be formed
for the coming installation and entertainment
at Lu Lu Temple A Ways and Means Com
mittee, consisting of Mrs. Mabel Heckleri
chairman; Mrs. Mamie Knecht secretary, and
Mrs. Aifrida olsory. treasurer. was formed
10 try to raise the necessary amount OF money
so that the rank attend the dedication OF
the new temple in Post Huron, next sum
form a gIee club In the guard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
Good Templars

Golden Link Lodge held an Interesting pub.
lie meeting in Aramingo Mission. Coral and
Wheat Sheaf lane. last Thursday evening.
Arcadia Temple furnished rart OF the en-
tertainment in the way Of singing; . -
suffrage movement. to which they long have
door meeting will be held on Wheat Sheaf lane,
near Frankford avenue. TO. be addressed by a
real. live woman voter from Los Angeles, CAL,
Mrs Galeen,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

win place through fts American H..
The blankets are wanted al onr. I''t
count Of the approach Of wintcrl =.
specifications cali for a blanket -
pounds in weights. ss by 7s inches ~
and the strength 90 to - pounds. 0o''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
1. o. O. F.-Manchester Unity

A class Initiation and drin took place in
M U. Hall Remington avenue and Cumber-
land street. =. I. G. NJ. James Stewart pre-
sided and made an address OF welcome TO
the hundreds OF members present. and to many
representatives OF high rank from various
states IN the Union There was class OF
120 candidates taken into the mysteries OF tho
IIrasseTiiity' the lnnitiatory degree being exem-
plihed by picked team OF % men attred in
regalia. p. John Shaw, degree master. was
ably assisted n the work by P. G. S. John I'd
William Stevenson, and every man In the team
dis his part we'll The solemn music was
under the directorship Of Brother Robert Place,
with choir OF ten male voices, accompanied
ty Brother John Taunton, pianist p. ID. q.
members, explaining the workings OF the or
der
lie announced that the Loyal italia Lodge
tion. the highest number, and they were
awarded silk American flag, donated by 2.
Heys. The second and third highest were 15
by Perseverance Lodge and II by Concord
Lodge.
1t is the earnest desire Of Robert Place to
form glee club OF the members Of the order
soon.
Drillmsster william Stevenson led team Of
21 men. attired in full evening dress, march
ing I'm perfect time and order in forming the
various figures embematc Of the order, and
received hearty applause. p. g. NJ George
Smith, on behalf Of the Philadelphia District,
lauded In words In highest praise the men who
made this occasion one Of the greatest sue
ever held.
Grand Treasurer George Lord p c. s.. OF
Rhode Island. spoke this cosmopolitan or
der. extending to nearly all parts of the worid.
T. p G.. NJ Joseph Armstrong, director Of the
grand lodge applied for more support In cir
the NJ. U. Bulletin and other papers. other
addresses were made by p. G. NJ. John @. Rit-
ter and p p. G. NJ. Of Philadelphia District;
7. G. NJ. TeaEl. of New York; T. T. Nicol
Smith, and p. 2. =. NJ, of Philadelphia; p.
G. NJ C. Wright, OF Connecticut; p. p. @. NJ.
Alfred Goodwin. of Brooklyn; p. P. q. M.
Donald MacHenry, Of New Jersey. The largest
number Of =. T. G. Masters Of the Phnadel-
phia District ever assembled were present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
Knights of Pythias

Integrity Lodge. No. 4S. will turn tonight 5
meeting over to the Entertainment Committee.
which has provided social evening for the
members and their families Several instru-
mental and vocal selections will be rendered by
good talent and refreshments will be served.
Brothers from other lodges in the South Phila-
delpEia district have been invited to attend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Ionic Council held interesting meeting at
Parkway Building Tuesday last. A commit
tee OF 10 was appointed on membership TO
Increase the council roster. The council was
visited by a delegation OF deputies headed by
Charles ]. Goldsmith.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Integrity Council anticipates an enthusiastic
meeting tonight in Friendship Hail, 1911 Co
lumbia avenue. u is in contest with West
shore Council No. 100, Of New Jersey.
Deputies Whitaker, Stewart and Roedel are
deTrtized to visit and boost the work OF So
netting candidates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Textile manufacturers Of this city. h
became known today. are preparing TO
bid for the contract for 10000 horse
blankets, which the Italian Government
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

George Chandler Council met on Thursday
last The visiting deputies for this meeting
we're Forrest Young and Stokinger who are
hopeful Of good results from their visit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

The Past Regents Association OF Pennsylva-
MIA celebrated its 2Sth birthday at the Ander-
son Hotel, Pittsburgh by banquet, at which
the ialies invited. The peculiar feature
81 this affair the absence of speeches.
In addition to the feast there was instrumental al
and vocal music with recitations.
This association numbers 36t past regents In
the state, all In good standing. The associa-
ton was never in a more hoLrishing condition.
members 81 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Thursday evening last was big night in
The history OF Tioga Council, at nth and
Venango streets. II held an open meeting
70 which the members invited their friends
while the committee In charge invited some OF
the foremost Arcanum speakers and provided
entertaining program. The meeting was
splendid success, large delegation from the
Associated Councils and CarnatiOn Club being
present. District Deputy Richard II. Conway
was energetic in promoting the meeting and
starting a membership campaign Every at
tendAnt was entitled to chance several
beautiful prizes After the entertainment the
guests treated to oyster supper.
The members OF this council have set out to
procure IS new members before the close of
the year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25
ROYAL ARCANUM
Philadelphia Delegations Reception
in Chester-Past Regents
Association

Chester Council met on Monday evening
last to greet a delegation from Philadel-
phia headed by Past Grand Regent Ar
thur b. Eaton. who has always been a
strong drawing card i'm Chester. This
Council has distinguished itself recently
IN enrolling a large list of recruits to the
Councils roster. Past Regent Elson w.
Sheffield was the recipient of a diamond
studded Past Regent Jewel, the gift of the
Supreme Council. The presentation was
made by the Past Grand Regent in one of
his stirring speeches. Brother Sheffield
IN accepting the gift was equally as elo-
quent, thanking the Council for their as
sistance in making the presentation pos
sible and electing him the lucky prize
winner. District Deputy Charles +. Wal
theirs was i'm charge of the ceremony and
showed evidence of pride at the splendid
results achieved by Council in his dis
trict. Refreshments followed the speech
making.
Chester Council is engaged in contest
fo< members with Coatesville Council
ending December S1st, and expects to win
additional honOrS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

st. johns Assembly will have six applicants
tomorrow night and take occasion TO glory III
their rewards from the parade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Keystone Assembly enjoyed not only the yisi,
tation OF the M Il. officers, but rare musical
treat by DIR. Marvin Hanna and his glee cluo,
Of West Philadelphia Assembly. Keystone
me quartet contributed to splendid prosFah''
Refreshments and smokes followed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-25

Harmony Asscmby's officers intend to finish
al business of the meeting by oclock To-
morrow evening In order to hold ladies'
night" Bro Edward F. Miller heads the COM
naftteo of arrancements