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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
RACE TRACK MEL
AND SUNDAY TALK TO
WEALTHY AUDIENCE
In North Jerseys Prize
palace Billy" Talks
Without Slang, But Soei-
ETY. Folk Prefer Trotter's
Racy Speech.
By a staS Correspondent,

PATTERSON, N j., April 29.-"Blly"
donned his cutaway coat and motored to
ths most palatal residence in North Jer-
sey, the home of Mrs. j. h. Barbour, to-
day, where he spoke. sans slang and sans
vehemehce, to q socially elect part. "Ma," !"
back from Winona Lake, was with him
and so was Mel Trotter, the race track
evangelist. Billy" exhorted the rich
people to hit the trail at the tabernacle.
"Oh, God" he exclaimed with tears in
his eyes as he prayed, "it would be Won
derful If these people with all their Won
derful culture and magnificent position,
would hit the sawdust trail at the taber
nacle. What an influence 1t would be to
the rest of the town If they would come
out and take their stand for Christi"
Then MEL Trotter jumped up into one
of Mrs. Barbour's great French windows
that gives one view of acres and acres
of park and woodland clear down to the
Passaic. BILLY" had spoken on THE Pot
ter and the Clay" Mel talked about
I himself and of what he would do when
he got to heaven.
II was such a low-down rotten drunk"
he said, that they kicked me from the
sawdust floors of the lowest beer joints,
but now, instead of riding on the brakers
/ ride on the cushions. That's what
Jesus has done for me.
when l get to Heaven I'll spend n
thousand years looking at Christ, and
. I'll spend the rest of eternity with an
angel off in a corner, giving that angel
9 an earful about what Christ done for
me"
The wealthy society people liked Mel
almost more than they did Billy" They
applauded him vigorously. MA" no
sooner got here than she announced she
would take BILLY" to Montclar tomor-
row morning, where his audience is to be
the highest society audience of his career
When Billy started in on his sermon,
''The Withered Hand" at the tabernacle
: this afternoon, the big building was only
about half filed.
large delegation was on hand from
three of the largest evangelical churches
of Brooklyn. The sides of the building
had been lifted. and all but chopped out
because of the intense heat. BILLY" was
speaking, IL seemed under nothing but
board and tar-paper roof People who
did not care to brave the smell of the
sawdust stood in the streets, listening
to him and to the music sweeping out
over Paterson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
22655jfEzS .665&7 y, ~ CHRONICLES

The love OF Nicholas Lokay for his
wife Susanne Is so great that mere EN-
braces and kisses do not suffice There
fore, he beat her, she says, to give proper
expression Of his sentiment. AS Tegu-
larly as the dessert for dinner Susanne
could expect an attack by Nicholas. And
by way of good measure, his daughter
Barbara also came in for her share. So
IL came to pass that mother and daughter
soon became covered with cuts and
bruises as a result of the uncomfortable
love Of Nicholas. Nor did he limit his
outbuTsts OF affection to the MONDAY
meal Black eyes and cut lips were dis
tributed at breakfast and supper time,
too. by the ardent Nicholas.
Things reached such a stage, finally,
that Susanne and Barbara made a run
for the stairway at the end OF each meal.
But the affeetionate Nicholas was always
on their trail His love was of a word
hemsntly as he struck one and then the
other with hying fists.
But like all true lovers. he was mis-
understood. The fTst one 10 interfere
with his romance was Policeman Miller.
He heard crashes and shouts In the
Lokay home, at 1026 North Bodine street,
and rushed in while Nicholas was ex-
pressing his strenuous affection. The cop
took him TO the Front and Master streets
station, and wife and daughter went, too.
why DO you beat your wife ana daugh-
ter 50 muchIp asked Magistrate Scott
when he learned OF the trouble.
Il love them" declared Nicholas dra-
matieally.
Are you q Hungarian" asked the
Judge
4 am"
We'll want you 70 practice Yankee
love-. the judge deserted, and while
you're getting a line on that I'll hold
you ID 80 bail Tor court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
N. ]. LEGISLATURE RECALLED
TO CORRECT DEFECTIVE LAW
Suffrage Amendment Proposal to Be
Put in Form for Valid Vote.

TRENTON. April Ex-Governor Fielder
today issued a proclamation calling a
special session of the Legislature next
Monday to correct defects In the law
passed at the session recently ended
which provided for the submission of the
suffrage and other constitutional amend
ments TO the people of the State for ap-
proval or rejection.
The preamble OF the Executives proc
lamation, after setting forth that the
Attorney General has advised the Sec
retary of State that grave doubt exists
as to whether a valid election can be
held under the act passed for that pur-
pose, declares that public necessity re-
quires the special session I'm order that
the work of passing the amendments by
the last two Legislatures shall not be
defeated
Although the Governor states that at
the special session mo other subjects
need be considered" It is anticipated that
when the legislators have completed the
task for which they were reeonvened they
will not stop there, but will proceed
to the consideration of further legislation
which was not disposed of at the regular
session. There Is no limitation upon
them, and they might continue in
definitely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
POLICE SEEK YOUNG MAN
WHO ATTACKED CHILDREN
Pretended Manufacturer Wanted for
Maltreating Three Little Girls.


Maltreating Three Little Girls.
Detectives and detail of police are
bending every effort TO find a man who
lured three little girls into an untenated
house in the vicinity of Front and Toga
streets late yesterday and assaulted one.
Through a description furnished by real
estate operator of man who obtained
a key to vacant house at 159 Tioga
street, the police expect to make an
arrest today.
Florence Mullen, years old, a5Os
Mascher street. is the child attacked
With Anna schlett and Melzinia Snyder
each years old, who live near the Null
len home, the little girl was approached
by well-dressed man. He told the chill
dren he wished to measure them for
bloomers. After opening the door of the
house. where he said he had the apparel,
he attacked her and maltreated her COM
panons, but Florence was the only one
seriously injured. She is under the care
of Dr. Howell, of the Juvenile Court
The police say the man was about 25
years old and well dressed. He obtained
key to the house where he mistreated
the children on the representation that
he wanted the place to start a bIoomer
factory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
BRITISH GUNS PREPARE
WAY FOR BIG ASSAULT
Shell German Positions Around
Ypres-Many Towns Demolished.

ftANfE, April ~
In the Ypres region a great artillery
duel is in progress, the British trying to
clear the way for infantry attacks to
regain the ground won by the Germans
in their first attacks, and the Germans
attempting to prevent the concentration
of Allied forces for such attacks.
Under the fire of German artillery five
little towns near Ypres have been trans
formed into heaps of smoking ruins. Re-
ports from their airmen that troops were
concentrating at any points were signals
for terrific bombardment that leyeled
houses and tore great holes in the streets
In this way they successfully wrecked
st. Julien, Vlamertinghe, Brielen, Wieltje
and st. Jean. The strain upon the AL
lied troops at the front during the ar
tillery battle has been terrific. Hundreds
have been driven insane, Among the
chief sufferers are the Canadian troops,
whose gallantry saved the British from
disaster when the Germans began their
drive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
BELGIANS ATTACK INVADERS
HOLDING STEENSTRAATE
Last German Position West Of Ypres
Canal Assaulted.
LONDON, April :

LUNDUN, April y.
Halted in their drive against Ypres and
positions along the canal, the German
troops in Flanders have shifted their at
tack further west to the front between
DiXmude and Nieuport. Their heavy ar
tilery is bombarding towns held by the
Belgians along a front of 10 miles.
Despite the fact that they are UNDER
going this attack west of Dixmude, the
Belgian army, cooperating with the
French. is continuing its offensive on the
Ypres Canal. The Belgian Legation an
nounced today that King Alberts troops
are attacking Steenstraate, the town
from which the Germans launched their
advance to Lizerne. only to be driven
back to the canal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29

Considerable energy was expended by
the police in unraveling the domestic
complications of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith, who have the same hue but diner
ent temperaments. The Smiths troubles
extend over a lengthy period. 1t seems
that when they discussed anything they
went off al right angles, according to
John. and he further declared that they
never arrived at "an intersecshin" of their
troubles. Following a riotous session at
their home. 6126 Lambert street, today,
Mrs. John told John she was goin' TO
have him arrested.
IN go win you" said John bravely,
and he accompanied her to the German
town police station.
Both talked at the same time 10 Ser
geant Gunson, and he was Obliged TO
chase them out of the place. They re-
sumed the argument on the street, and
finally carried 1t to the offiee of Mag
istrate Pennock. The Judge was ont.
and Constable Swope tried to paeify the
couple, but failed. Mrs. John then swors
out a warrant for Johns arrest on the
charge OF assault and battery, but John
disappeared while Swope was writing II.
A description OF him was flashed
around Germantown. and he was ar
rested BY two cops In East Germantown
and taken to the Branchtown station.
Mrs. John glared triumphantly al ner
husband as she appeared 70 testify
against him.
'He argues with me all the time and
he slapped me on the wrist" she said
"An' she Knocked two OF ma teeth
out win an umberellah." replied Jonn
which made me iis nacherilly angry"
"a short separation may make you
more fond of each other" the Judge
suggested.
And ne sent John for ; so-aay TIP to
the Correction
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
TRANSPORT SUNK, BRITISH
BEATEN, is TURK CLAIM

Destruction of an allied transport off
Gallipoli peninsula and defeat of the
British forces landed at Gaba Tepeh on
Tuesday morning are the chief features OF
an official statement issued at the War
Office today. Gaba Tepeh is the only
point at which. according to yesterdays
official report, the Allies landed forces
and have succeeded in maintaining a
foothold.
Todays statement says that the enemy
was driven back at Gaba Tepeh. and
that a large number surrendered to the
Turkish troops.
The Constantinople reports denl with
operations early Tuesday, while London
dispatches claiming success for the AL
lies land forces refer to operations yes
terday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
ACCUSED OF VIOLENCE
IN AVENGTNG DAUGHTER
Father Held for Attack on Wo-
mans Husband, Who Is Said
to Have Injured Her.

Domestic difficulties centering around
Bartholomew Shea, Jr., and his wife, of
5S23 Hadneld street, proved so intricate
that Magistrate Beaton. in the Central
Police station, was almost in despair
this morning, especially when relatives
representing the paternal and maternal
sides OF the family carried their troubles
to the corridors of City Hall, and in
duged in n fierce battle of words.
The trouble started on Tuesday night,
when ii is said, Shea came home intoXi-
Gated and threw his wife down stairs with
such violence that she suffered two broken
ribs and concussion of the BRAIN Mrs.
Margaret Sherer, of Gloucester, N. j.,
Mrs. Shea's mother, heard of the affair
and swore out a warrant for her sOn-in-
law, accusing him of assault and battery
with intent to kill
Up until last night the warrant had not
been served, so, it Is said, Mr.. Sherer
and his son decided to take the law in
their own hands. They are accused of
going to a saloon in West Philadelphia
last night in search of Shea Then. while
the elder Sherer held crowd at bay
with a revolver. his son is said to have
beaten Shea with blackjack The two
Sherers were arrested and had hearing
before Magistrate Harris in the 32d street
and Woodland avenue police station. The
case was postponed until a week from
next Saturday to await the result of in
juries sustained by Mrs Shea, Jr,
In the meantime Shea had been ar
rested. He waived a hearing before
Magistrate Beaton, in the Central Station,
and he was released under $500 bail also
for a hearing on the same day. Following
the hearing Mrs Bartholomew Shea, Sr.,
Mrs. Edward j. O'Malley, Shea's sister;
Mrs. OMalley's husband, and Mrs Sherer
assembled in the corridor outside the
courtroom and carried on a vlndictive
verbal warfare which latest for 10 min
utes.
Shea Jr., is the son of Bartholomew
Shea, who died last year, leaving 500 600
with which a mausoleum was to be
erected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
DRAWS GUN TO CAPTURE
THREE RESTAURANT ROBBERS
Refused Food, Four Loot German
town Eating Place; One Escapes.

A spectacular arrest was made on Ger
mantown avenue early today, when
Patrolman Kenny. of the Germantown
police station, captured three men at
the point of his revolver after they had
robbed the restaurant of c. Deal, Rit-
tenhouse street and Germantown avenue.
A fourth member of the gang made his
escape.
Before the restaurant was closed for
the night all four visited the place, ac-
cording to the police. and demanded food.
1t was refused. They entered later
through n cellar window and stole $685.
cigars and tobacco, food and fixtures
All, the police say, had stolen goods in
their possession,
They described themselves as Melvin
Minus. % years old, n Negro, 1856 East
Rittenhouse street; Charles Down, %
years old. 5127 Morton street. and Andrew
Dugan, % years old AL Mechanic street
They said the fourth man, for whom the
police are looking, is Jack Carr, address
unknown. Magistrate Pennock held
Minus and Dugan without bail and Down
in $500 bail for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast


WAbHINIIUNt ApflI q,
For eastern Pennsylvania - Unsettled
this afternoon; generally fair tonight
and Friday moderate temperature; vari-
able winds becoming west.
Showers have occurred during the last
"A hours in Maine, New Jersey the east
ern portions of New York and Pennsyl-
vania, the central cotton belt Missouri
and the far southwest, Temperatures are
generally near or above normal in all
parts OF the country. A moderate excess
continues in the Ohio Valley, while a
marked area OF low pressure over the
northern plateau region is giving unsea-
sonably warm weather 10 that section.
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Observations taken at a. m. Eastern time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
LAND ATTACK PROVES
FAILURE, BERLIN HEARS

TlTsTNTIItNl NTTTT -V'
The land attack upon the Dardaneles
has completely collapsed, according to
dispatches received today from Constan-
tinople, which state that the Turkish
army under General Liman Won Sanders
has driven from the Gallipoll peninsula
all the $4,000 troops which attempted to
gain a foothold there.
German military experts declare that
this outcome of the Allies efforts was
to be expected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
WANAMAKER SAID TO HAVE
BOUGHT SHORE PROPERTY
Chelsea Interested in Reported Sale
of Hamilton Hall.

ATLANTIC CITY, April 29.-Chelsea is
taking very lively interest today in a
report that John Wanamaker has bought
Hamilton Hail. a five-story brick hostelry
adjoining the cottage of his son, Rodman
Wanamaker. Pacific and Montpelier ave-
nues The hotel is to be torn down and
Chelsea believes MIR. Wanamaker intends
to erect a larger one on the site He is
one of the principal owners of the Hotel
Shelburne.
Mr.. Wanamaker was out of the city
today. His private secretary said he had
not heard of the purchase of Hamilton
Hall, and Mr. Wanamakers real estate
agent said the report from Atlantic City
was news to him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
GERMANS REPORT ALLIES
REPULSED NEAR YPRES
Kaiser's Troops Hold Lines Along
Canal Despite Attacks.
BERIIN. M

BERLIN, April y.
Today's official report from the German
General STAFF announces the repulse of
all attacks made on the German positions
north of Ypres and on the west bank
of the Ypres Canal, and also states that
in the fighting in this region 63 cannon
have been taken from the Allies.
The report also claims gains against
the French southeast of Verdun and
against the Russian in Northern Poland
and near the Bzura River.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
ALLIES DRIVE AT FOE
ALONG YPRES CANAL

Continued from Page One
In the region of Uszok Pass the des.
perate fighting still continues, with
the issue undecided. The Germans
claim several successes of a minor
character in East Prussia, where the
campaign is developing renewed
activity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
Autoists, Beware! Here's a Trap

More than a score of automobile and
motorcycle speed fiends have been ar
rested and fined in Yeadon during the
last two weeks. The authorities have de-
cided to enforce the speed law, which
allows a limit of 12 miles an hour. Jus.
tice of the Peace McDevitt has imposed
all the fines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
AUsTRIANS WIN BUKOWINA
TOWN BY SURPRISE ATTACK
Russian General staff Barely Es-
eapes Capture.

The capture Of the town Of Boian. east
Of Czernowits, capital Of BukoBina. By
the Austrtans is announced. Bojan Is
the key to the Russian positions, which
now are thrown back to the extreme
frontier OF Bukowina.
The attack was SO surprising, the dis
patches say, that the Russian General
stan barely escaped capture. The aus
trian morfars are reported to have caused
the heaviest losses among the Russians
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29
Placed on Jury of Exposition Awards

WASHINGTON, April 29-Captains c.
A. McAllister, coast guard service chief
engineer, and b. C. Bryan. navy yard di-
rector. were named today on the interna-
tional jury of awards at the Panama
Pacific Exposition, and will leave Sunday
for San Friscisco
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-29

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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02
The International Bible Students
Association

WHAT is IT7 1t is an association of
Christian Bible Students regardless of de-
nominational lines, for the promotion OF
Christian knowledge in ali languages.
| The Wisdom from Above is the Noblest
Science and the Best Instruction.
| ITS WORK is worldwide in scope ex-
tending to every land under the sun. New
| 2r In the history Of the human race has
! mere peen such an extensive proclama-
ton OF the Truth. 1t is carried on by
means OF the printed page in the publ
cation and distribution of Bibles, Bible
Heips' Religious Journals, newspapers
and books, and, orally by Public Lectures
delivered in every land and in all langua-
ges by men of recognized ability and
Christian character. Its Lecturers in
clude some of the greatest Bible Scholars
| OF the Age.
ITS PURPOSE is to englighten all
mankind as to the true teachings of the
Scriptures, uhtaipted by creeds. tradi-
lions and opinions that have come down
| 10 this generation from the darker past:
TO defend the Scriptures against the rand
encroachments of Modernism Higher
Criticism, Evolution and Infldelity; to
make known the cause of all the ills of
mankind, and to point man to the way
that leads to Everlasting life and happi-
ness.
ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS OF
Punta Gorda will have study of the In
ternational Sunday school lesson every
Sunday at 2:30 p, m. upstairs in build
Ing formerly occupied by Chadwick Dry
Goods Co Every body interested invit-
ed. No collection.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

+. s. Strobhar is off again to
the Okeechobee region. He and
John Boddiford left ON Monday
for Kissimmee, whence they will
act as guides for a party of north
ern tourists who will spend the
season fishing and hunting in and
about the big lake and the waters
connected with it. 1t is the same
party for whom Strobhar has
been acting as guide for over
twenty years. During his absence
Thos. Shorter Griggs will have
charge of his bicycle and other
business.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

The following notice OF much
interest to the many Punta Gorda
friends of the bride was received
here last week: "Mr. and Mrs.
John B. Straughan announce the
marriage of their daughter, Eliz-
abeth Victoria, to Mr.. Henry f.
Jackson on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd,
1915, Eminence, Ky"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Rockwell
and little son, after a residence OF
several months in this city, have
returned to their home at Fiori-
donia, where Mr.. Rockwell will
be engineer in charge of extern
sive drainage operations to be
started in that section.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

Hard oil, carriage paints, walls
spar varnish, Inside spar varnish,
brushes, gold enamel, banana oil,
silver polish, bicycle tires at less
than COST. +. CORBETT, at
residence, Olympia and Sullivan
st. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

After a stormy passage from
Tampa, the dredge which is to
complete the bay-front fill, arriv-
ed last night. In Mondays gale,
while off Sarasota, she lost her
pile-driver and all her lighters
containing piping, gasoline and
other equipment.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

Each shirt put in separate pack
age, which keeps it fresh and
clean until it is needed; collars
placed in rings to keep from
crushing, No charge for sewing
on buttons and repairing gar
ments. Give us your next laun-
dry package.-C. A. Page, Agent
Steam Laundry. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

5-tooth cultivators, hand plows,
rakes, potato rakes, fishing tackle,
GIFT. show case, high grade Stand
ard and New Home sewing ma
chimes at less than COST. F.
CoRBETT, at residence, Olympia
Ave. and Sullivan st. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

Mrs. G. S. Sanger, representing
"a well known piano Company, was
a guest of the Bayview Hotel sew
eral days last week. She said
that she was delighted with Pun
ia Gorda and would make her
home here but for the fact that
her business requires more CEN
trail location.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

Just received a fresh shipment
of Hecker-J ones-Jewell cereals as
follows:
Old Homestead Flap-jack nix-
ture.
Buckwheat -four,
Cream wheat farina,
Cream oat meal,
Graham flour.
at Smith s Bakery. So (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

Nothing more appropriate than
! Parker's or Conklin fountain
oen for Christmas gifts for ladies
and gentlemen. Get them at
Seminole Pharmacy. (adv.)
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-12-02

James n. Skies, manager of the
local ice factory, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss lsidora, were
visitors to Tampa during the clos
ing days of last ----ly