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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
EGLIN ON STAND IN RATE CASE
Defends Motor Generators Used bv
Philadelphia Electric

William c. l.. Eglin, chief eneines,
and second vice president of the Phils.
delphia Electric Company, took the wifi.
ness stand before the State Public Ser.
vice Commission today and defended tbs
companys use Of the Brush art motor
generators. This type or generator has
been called inadequate and antiqusted
by Director Morris l.. Cooke. Of the Ds-
partment of Public Works, and other
complainants in the action against ths
high rates of the company
Mr.. Egin was examined by Ralph
Baker, Jr., attorney for the company
lie said that there Is no other type Of
motor generator that is better suited TO
the work to which the Brush machine is
being put by the Philadelphia Electric
Mr. Baker also gave the time Of pur-
chase, price paid and name of the seller
for all property owned by the company.
It was brought out in the Testimony
that a large part of the machinery owned
by the company was acquired from small
er concerns that the company bought I'D
and assimiatcd. Commissioner John
Monaghan, who has been conducting the
hearings in this city for some time, was
Joined today by Chairman William D. B.
Aincy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
BURIED BY LANTERN LIGHT
AFTER 2-DAY TRIP in SNOW
Woman's Funeral Delayed by Impas-
sable Condition of Roads

WEST CHESTER Pa, Dec. 17.-By the
light of lanterns last evening the body
of the late Annie NJ. Scott, of Phoenix
vile. was buried and services held at
Grove Methodist Episcopal Cemetery,
West Whiteland after trip of ten
miles. which had consumed two days.
Services were held at the Scott home
on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, and
the cortege started for Grove, 10 miles
distant. BY night the procession had
reached Kimberton, five miles from the
starting point, where the trip was abau-
doned on account of the impossible con-
dition of the roads occasioned by the re-
cent snowstorm. The journey was re-
sumed yesterday morning, but 1t required
until late last evening to reach the ceme-
terry, the route leading for the main part
through fields where the main highways
were drifted badly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
WILL REBUILD BURNED HOME
New Main Building VIII Be Con-
structed for Homeless and
Destitute Children

Preparations are already being made to
rebuild the recently completed main
Building of the Christ Home for Home
less and Destitute Children which was
destroyed by lrc yesterday. The clear
ing was begun this morning and Old York
road three miles above Hatboro, where
the homa Is located, presented busy
scene.
The sorrow over the loss of the building
Is practically lost in the Joy that all Of
the - children in the building were res
cucd when the IRE broke out. The oldest
of them was only eight years old. But
thu FIRE drills at the home had been fire.
quent ana thorough. and when the fre
hell sounded the pupils exodus was made
as calmly as could be. the older children
taking care of themselves and four nurses
carrying those who were too young to
walk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
DESERTS HER BABY IN STORE
Child Found Wrapped in a Blanket in
Basement

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Dec. IA two
weeks-old girl baby deserted by the moth
acquisition of the Orphans Home. The
infant was found wrapped in a pink
blanket in the basement of Eyerly's store
by one Of the shoppers, and from de-
scriptions of the woman It appeared that
she had left the local hospital where
under an assumed name she had been a
patient for the last two weeks and had
been driven In a taXicab to the store
where she left the baby.
The crying of the child attracted at
tention, but not until after the mother
had left the place. The young woman
is supposed to have been from Franklin
County, Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
FASTING YOUTH is WELL
Treatment of Indigestion Satisfactory
on 18th Day of Starving

Samuel Allen. the lS-year-old youth
who is starving Il digestive complaint,
entered the 18th day of his fast today.
He is at his home 3l4 North 2d street,
where he is being closely observed
"The boy is in good condition today"
said DR.. L. B. Weissberg, of 5l5 Spruce
street, who. with Jacob Pfeffer, an ed-
tor of the Jewish World, is in charge OF
the case. II do not think that 1t will
be necessary for the fast TO continue
much longer"
Allan began fasting November 80. His
diet is water.
Doctor Weissberg is the physician who
attended Mr.. Pfeffer during the latter's
fast OF % days last summer Mr. Pfcffer
is well-known writer on the value of
fasting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast

The southwestern storm has moved from
western Arkansas to the northern portion
of Lake Michigan during the last p hours,
IT has increased somewhat in energy, and
a narrow trough extends from It's central
area southwark to the Louisiana coast
The precipitation area has enlarged rap
idly and has covered practically all of the
eastern half of the country, being heavy
I'm the Ohio and central Mississippi val
1eys The temperatures have risen rap
idly in the Lake region and the Ohio
basin, while a cold wave has oVerspread
the plains States
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
VAUDEVILLE ACTOR DIES
John Barrett, of Bordentown N. j..
Had Been III Several Months

BORpENTOWN. y. j., Dec t7-Timo-
thy Mcmahon Barrett, . years old, son
of the late John Barrett, who was known
in vaudeville, died at the Flower Hos
pital at New York this morning after
several months illness there.
He was born in Bordentown and played
in the "Watermelon Girls" pullman
Porter Maids" and 'Iiow Hubby Missed
the Train" Edith Chappcll. of New
York.. who played with him there, was
his wife.
lie leaves four children, two sons and
two daughters, the youngest and the
oldest 70 years old.
Burial will be in Bordentown from the
home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Barrett.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
Warns Against Poultry Frauds

George c, Kruck. sealer of weights and
measures for Camden, has issued a
warning 10 housewives, asking them to
insist that when they purchase poultry
the whole fowl be delivered 10 Them so
that the sealer will have evidence for
prosecution in case OF short weight. He
said that some dealers are in the habit
of selling poultry Weighing in the head
chaser
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
Turks Charge Brutality

CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. l7.-Charges
that Turkish prisoners have been treated
i'm an inhumane manner by the French
ana British troops We're made here today
The Turkish Government also declares
that Turkish hospitals We're shelled by
Allied aviators at Havouzlou and Dortnop.
Near Sedd- El-Bahr Allied troops are al
legged, by the War Office. to have turned
machine guns against non-combatants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
VALLEY FORGE AWARD MADE
Jury Grants $500 for Ground Appro-
priated for Park Purposes

NORRISTOWN. Pa, Dee. II. The
Montgomery County Jury of Viewers has
awarded $500 for an acre and a half of
ground near Washington's Headquarters.
The ground has been appropriated by the
Valley Forge Park Commission for park
purposes.
on the ground are a house. barn and
an old springhouse. The property is
owned by Thomas Cutler and is now oc-
cupied by Mrs. Harriet F. Ross, who for
years has sold lunch to Valley Forge vis-
itors. Mrs. Ross will not be disturbed
for year,
The Rev W. Herbert Burke, founder
of Washington Memorial Chapel at Val
ley Forge, told the jury that the prop
erty was worth $4,000 for business pur-
poses. The States witness estimated the
value of the property at $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

LAKE HOPATCONG, y. J., Dec. H.
Three laborers were killed and several
others injured by Il Lackawanna train at
Mount Arlington today. The men were
run down by a train while they We're at
work on the tracks. The injured We're
taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. at Pater-
SON All of the victims were foreigners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
TWO ELECTROCUTED IN N. Y.
Men Die in Electric Chair for Muir
ders

OssINING, n. Y. Dec. 17.-"I hope
some one will get some good from my
death"
These were the last words uttered to-
day by North Tolley. as he went to death
in the electric chair for the murder Of
John Iallcnbeck, near Athens.
Within 10 minutes after Tolley's life
less body was removed from the chair
Ludwig Marquardt was also put To death
for killing Mrs. Nellie Paulis. at Kingston,
n. Y.
Tho double execution was accomplished
without a hitch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
E. W. Miller Named Wharfnger

II was announced today that Edward
w. Miller, of ll26 Spruce street, would be
permanently appointed chief whartnger
of the Department of Wharves, Docks
and Ferries The position, which carries
a salary of $500 a year, has been vacant
since its creation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
DIR. ]. William White in Hospital

DIR. ]. William White of 1910 Ritten-
house Square, will spend his holidays as
a patient at the University Hospital. He
has been at the Institution since sun
day suffering from a bad attack of
neuritis DR.. Alfred Stengel is attending
him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

Jeweled Finger
Rings
Signet Rings
Scarf Pins
Cuff Links
Shirt Studs of pearl,
gold or enamel
Vest Buttons
Tie Clips, Toilet Sets
Spectacle Cases
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17
Gifts Of Gold-For Men

Ekegren Watches
Century Watches
Wrist Watches
Watches for evening wear
Loekets, Fobs, Charms
Vest and Coat Chains
Key Rings and Chains
Penknives, Pencils
Gold Mounted Walking
Sticks and Umbrellas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-17

Compasses
Library Sets
Fountain Pens
Pen Holders
Flasks, Cups
Cigar and Cigarette
Cases and
Holders
Cigar Cutters
Gold Mounted Pipes
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22

lceelAausl = taae ~
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
Commencement Exercise.

Another turn Of the revolving
wheel Of time has brought US com
mencement week. All parts of this
great country this week witnessed the
closing Of universities. colleges. SEM
inaries. academies and schools.
II was La Junta's honor to gradu-
ate forty-two young men and women
---thirty-four from the preparatory
department and eight from the Com
mercial department.
To each graduate II seemed the end
Of twelve years Of Aard work. but Il
is really step to something greater
the beginning OF their life work.
La Junta is proud OF her gardu-
ates. As the years roll by may they
bring honor to their parents. and hon.
or to their alma mater.
The commencement exercises were
held last night In the Rourke Theater.
The entire parquet was reserved for
the members OF the families OF the
graduates. teachers, and members Of
the school board. The remainder Of
the house was filled to Its utmost ca
pacity with the many friends and pa
irons OF the school.
The commencement program was
as follows:
Music ....... .Wonderly's Orchestra
(a)-'Herald OF Peace" e. T. Paull
b)-overture. Calf Of Bagdad.
...... "A. Boieldieu
Music. Merry June. $50. Vincent
High School Girls Glee Club.
Invocation $1,000. Rev. Felix Dilly
Commencement address
Every Man" .Edw. b. House. NJ. 8.
Professor of Civil Irrigation Engin-
eering. Colorado Agricultural Col
lege.
Music. "Naila. Intermexzo'. .Delibes
wonderly's Orchestra.
Presentation OF Class Gift
Erhard Froese. President Glass 1915.
Acceptance OF Glass Gift.
set"ou ID MCNune. TIesiueut csAtB Oh
1916.
Presentation Of Diplomas.
Mrs. Ellen Guthrie O'Neii. Secretary
High School Committee.
Music fH1arts Light Al Air....
..... wekeriin
High School Girls Clee Club.
Bcnediction. :. :. Rev. ID. II. Dow
Music. National Anthem. Bagley
wonderly's Orchestra.
Vocal music under direction Of Miss
Valentine Preston. supervisor Of
Music.
Accompanist. Mis- Florence Bof-
gardner.
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
Il. PHILLIPS.
o. q. HESS.
FRANK FlNNEY.
T. r. WOODRUFF.
N. =. MILLER.
u. n. SPALDiNC.
GEO. BARR.
Pare IL Jsssa l'rssiscts.


There Ii = certain number Of the
class Of 1918 who are beginning to
feel more or less blue when they re-
alixe that their senior year and III.
commencement exercises are soon to
BE- = thing Of the past. There are
twenty out Of the class Of forty.two
who have had their entire grammar
and high school education Ia the Ia
Junta schools. Out Of this number
fifteen started 10 school together ia
the first grade and have been tosc,h-
cr In the same grades ever since.
The members Of this group are iiAr-
old Andrews. Harold barr. Faunlc
Bccrbohm. Walter Cook. Everett I'd
wards. Allie Mae Fisher. Gordon Hall.
Raymond Moore. Katherine o'Soii.
Herbert Rapp. Robert Round. Earl
sherman. Ralph Sherman. Vera Cay
Wood. and Frances Kendall.
Della Bcchtoid. Nellie G~ynhe.
Katherine coyie. Bessie Howard.
Bsrwyn Burrows. and Homer Mapcs
have had all their trainins Ia Ia
Junta although they have not al.
ways bssn With this group.
They are . lively wide-a~ake
crowd sad have bsea represented
10 every uadsstakins Of che 10
Junts hish schooi-la BASEBALL. foot
ball. track. basket bail. slee elub
work. literary. society work ssd de.
bsts.
KATHERINE o'NsiL.
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
is.cc.i.urrss~ sermon.

The Baccaiaurcate sermon 10 tho
graduating class Of 1915 was given
last Sunday evening st the Methodist
church. the sermon being delivered
by Rcv. Emmanuel Payne Of the Hap
tist church.
The forty members Of the Senior
class occupied the front seats In the
auditorium which had been reserved
for them. They went In body and
marched 10 the strains Of n march
played. down the two main aisics OF
the church 10 their places. Al tho
same time the members Of the High
School Gicc Club marched Ia their
places In the choir ioft. and furnish
ed music for the evening.
The center part of the church Was
reserved for the parents and every
available seat Was taken. many bc-
Ing unable to gain admittancc.
Rev. Payne took ~ his subject.
"a Life Of Purpose" and Il was 10
filled with helpful advice that IL not
only appealed To the ears Of the
seniors but 10 every one In the audi.
encc. aud all listened with intense In
terest. HNta
The following Was the program Of
the evening:
Song. Come Thou Almighty King
....... Congregation
1nvocatlon Rev. J. p. Findley
Musie The Angel Choir" Rubenstela
High School 0iee Club.
Scripture Lesson. .......R Rev. 0oldle
Prayer .......... Rev. y. A. Crooks
Music. "The Pilgrims Of the Might"
.................. Wesebrook
iish School 0lee Ciub.
Daccaiaureste address. REV. fayue
Boas. America" "...........0 Smith
congregatton.
Bene4leltoo REV. feolx Duly
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
nsrsaarissa . ssss llarhis-.


Victor Tyler. ased 10 years. ~he
has bssa weskias q . rrout street
20, hall. tussiasiss1 the slot ms
ehlses u that isseieustoa last Wed
nes6ay sighl aa1 after haviss aboue
eie wosth of dimes aal niekisG
ehssge1 lato larees deaoaisstions
q tAs white kisehsa. sklDSed fes
Csoesa1o oDsiaes q ~. 8. On a..
vlsss iron Sheriff Yaas ~ was pich-
- ~ there by lAs efflesss asd hell
uatil ~ arrival ei Ne sheriff. whs
beought Mn baek b Il Jusla. ~
vilI - 80 q ~ lsllsgusass vhe
vill - = tslal y ~ llsessss sess(
aese neeeh.
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
tAslselaa tAssrA.

Bible school st s:ls o'clock.
Chusch services at II o'clock.
oeemoa by Rev. e. e. Dueaa. Suh.
~, "ls ne Church In DsasssS"
Chsisllaa Esdesvos at : o'clock
Leader. Mis- Nosa Rife. Subjeet,
~neolgiess Readias--whal ed
WV"
ChsueA services q e'eleck. -
~ ~ nsv. Dseaa. osb3eee
eDgosas Thse Csas Tsus."
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
g. 4. r. TAG DAY.
Saturday. May 2oth. VIII He @. A. r.
Tag Day In La Junta-l3e Pre-.
pared To Join the Bunch.

La Junta IL going to have m op-
portunity In June Of showing her
loyalty to the Grand Army OF the Re-
public. 1t 10 likely we will never
have chance again. for the ranks
Of this loyal band OF our countryss
defenders is rapidly thinning. One
by one the old soldiers are being
mustered out. The Colorado Wyo-
ming division Of the G. A. r. Will be
the honored guests of La Junta for
three days. Aside from any feeling
Of patriotism, every citizen Of u
Junta should unite in making thls
encampment one Of the best ever
held in the west. From q selfish
standpoint. we cannot afford 70 do
otherwise. because the benefit to or
city in the way Of publicity and - \
result OF the large numbers who will
come. can hardly be over estimated.
A finance committee has been ap-
pointed to solicit funds to meet The
cost on the part Of the city Of enter
tanning our guests In q fitting way.
This appeal IL made therefore In Of
der TO give every resident Of ~
town an opportunity TO assist. for ~
are going to ask contributions. how
ever small. from every one. so0o
may inquire what expense thers Vim
be inasmuch - the old soldiers q.
pect TO pay for their meals anl
rooms. The answer IL that the tw4
largest items are for decoration an1
music. II costs money 10 hire 4
band for three days aud even modest
adornment In decorating the city y
expensive. Then there are badgo1
TO buy. rent for various messinc|
places. printing. postage and lot e
miscellaneous items too numsrouh
to mention.
We want this to be n free win ~
ferinE and are sending this notice -
advance 30 that when . solie1oDg
calls with = tag. on Saturday. Nay
2sth. you may be prepared TO giv4
Il is not the istsstioa 70 ovssIeee
anyone. but II this should happen.
you can hand your contribution 70 Il.
Phillips. the chairman Of the com
mittee. NJ the First National Bank.
by order Of the Finance Commit
tee:
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22
DsslIs ~ - Clsslua1ss.

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beeks psevl1e1 Ses thsn ~ ~ u.
bsasy Deas1. fFo0 ~ sDee(al fuo1
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La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22

TIE National Sugar Company g
Sueas City has coatfacls1 It. ~
plaatlae - o,5os aeses - beeoe =
The oe1way district. kass ~ ~
sans district eoaesaeoe1 t. o,ooo
aesss. CsOw1eS eouaty - 9 49,
vill Olane aooeoGlnn1elv Sseoo -
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La Junta tribune., 1915-05-22

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
Lawyer Accused Of
Plotting to Kill
His Father-in-L

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 8.-George
McHenry, a waiter Of Washington, d. c.,
who was arrested there and brought
here last night in connection with an at
tempt on the life of Franklin r. Schnei-
der. a wealthy candy manufacturer. in
a hotel here last Thursday, was identi-
fled today by @. W. Morris. manager of
the hotel. as having been a guest there
the day Schneider was assaulted.
McHenry and Thomas G. Forney,
Washington attorney who is alleged by
the police to have confessed that he was
implicated in the plot to kill Schneider,
his father-in-law. will be given hearing
June 20 on charges OF assault with intent
TO kill.
Forney is being closely guarded by the
police. as they believe he will attempt to
take his life If he has the opportunity.
He is said to be the son of Frank For
ney, a wealthy farmer of Linton Mills,
o., and TO have had brilliant record at
the Ohio State university at Columbus,
where he was educated
Forney was taken to the county fail
this morning. where he will be held with
out bail until the hearing. He denied TO
the officers that he contemplated suicide,
but they deprived him of his belt, gar
terH and suspenders. Schneider, the DO
lice declared. would be the principal wit
ness at the hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
CllINA AND JAPAN WARNED
United States in Identical Notes
Tells Them Door Must Be
Kept Open.
WILL INSIST ON TREATY RIGHTS

PEKING. June 2s.--warning that thu
United state would not recognize any
agreement between China and japan
which impaired American rights in China
or endangered the so-calied open door
policy, was conveyed 20 the government
OF both China and Japan In an Identical
note from Washington which was deliv.
cred about May X. The notes were
handed TO the foreign offices OF both
countries n week after China had &C
coded 70 the demands contained in the
Japanese ultimatum. insisting upon con-
cessions from the former nation.
The United states note in substance
follows:
TN view Of the negotiations which now
are pending between the government Of
China and the government OF Japan and
OF the agreements which have been
reached as result thereof. the govern
ment OF the United states has the honor
10 notify the government OF the Chinese
republic that II cannot recognise any
agreement or undertaking which haa
been entered into or which may be en-
tered into. between the governments Of
China and Japan impairing the treaty
rights Of the United states and It's clti-
Eens In China. tho political or territorial
integrity OF the republic OF China. or the
international peliey relative to China
commonly known as the open door policy.
An Identical note has been transmitted
TO the Japanese government"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
Donaldson Signs
for Omaha, Making
Seventeenth Entry

Richard Kennerdell chairman OF the
contest board OF the American Automobile
association, and Fred Wagner. who will
act as starter az the big July race, will
be in Omaha tomorrow. arriving in the
morning and spending the day In inspec-
ton OF the track. Wagner and Kenner-
dell will confer with the speedway Of
fieials I'm the matter OF arranging final
details for the race.
Another driver has signed 10 enter the
big race. He is II. @, Donaldson and will
drive a Donaldson Bros Special The
car is made at Milford. Ia II IL a new
machine and has never been raced. There
IL chance that Donaldson may not COM
plete his machine. but this IL not thought
likely by the speedway manAgement.
Donaldson's entry IL the seventeenth.
Bert Murphy OF the Murphy-o Brien
Auto company has suddenly turned phil
anthropist. Bert, who carries the dig
nified title OF chief umpire. has donated
the use OF a couple OF his new and nifty
Paige machines for the use OF the press
In his own words. he Is willing 20 take
q chance on having a flock OF newspaper
men scratch up his bright new cars. Bert,
having been given the swell Job OF UNI
pire, had 10 do something In return so he
donated the press cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-29
Thirty Thousand
Fire at Atlantic

ATLANTIC. 10. June 2s- zSexAciai Tel.
esram)-A 5000 fire al ! o'clock this
morning destroyed the Nickel frame ele-
vator building and another building
Just south Of It. damaged four Rock
Island freight cars and burned several
coal sheds filled with coal belonging TO
local dealers The Nickel elevator build
ing. in which the fire starred, was fitted
up in the front part by w Shy for a
restaurant
The @. II. Bunton Grain company 90
cupied the elevator and they lost garin
to the amount OF $500, fully insured. The
loss 20 the restaurant man was q, 800
with illoo Insurance.. The Green Bay
Lumber company. which concern was
burned out here in the fire OF April u,
occupied the south part Of the Nickel
building temporarily and lost about $500
worth OF materials. fully insured.
c. p Meredith and Albert Kuske, coal
dealers. lost some coal and sheds. MIR.
kuskes loss being about sl.o0O with in.
suranee OF $500 and Mr., Merediths loss
including tho loss OF carload OF ce-
ment was u,70O. The loss on the Nickel
building was $4,000 with insurance of
$1,000 The theory IL the fire was incen-
diary. The new Gren Bay building. built
to take the place OF the one destroyed
sixty days ago which ID fireproof on the
outside. was not damaged.