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The state herald., 1915-07-02
ResembIed Dining Car.

Jim Sullivan. typical American
tramp, carried kitchen cabinet under
his coat, and when arrested in Red
Wing, Mimi, the following things were
found; Eight large, raw potatoes,
weighing seven pounds; one quart bot
tie of sweet milk, one ten-cent loaf of
wheat bread. one-half dozen tea bis
cults, one-half dozen rolls, fresh; two
one-pound packages of ground coffee,
two aluminium salt and pepper shak-
ers, glass cruet filled with vinegar, one
raw onion and two Japanese paper
napkins.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
rhnw scores In insanity Trial.

New York.-Harry X Thaw scored
heavily In his fight to prove his sanity
before Justice Hendriok and jury
Monday. Gen. Frank S. streeter OF
Concord. n. H.. who was chairman OF
the commission appointed by Federal
Judge Aldrich in 1914 to examine
Thaw as to his sanity, swore that he
firmly believed the slayer of White
was sane. Streeter's commission also
found Thaw sane.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
CLEAR YOUR SKIN
5y Daily Use Of Cutlcura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant
supercreamy emollients to care for
your skin, scalp. hair and hands. Moth
ing better to clear the skin of pimples,
blotches, redness and roughness, the
scalp Of dandruff and itching and the
hands of chapping and soreness.
Sample each free by mail with 32.p
Skin Book. Address postcard, Cuticura,
Dept Y, Boston. Sold everywhere. Adv.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
Peace Forecast In German Note.

washington.-Fayorable reply from
Germany to the last note OF the
United States concerning submarine
warfare and the sinking of the Lusi.
tanla was predicted In an official dis
patch from Ambassador Gerard re
celved at the State Department II
was transmitted TO President Wilson
at Cornish, n. II.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
sln,nn ont. to calItotnIa.

Atlanta. Ga. Former Coy, John NJ.
slnton. accompanied by Mrs, slnton.
left Atlanta Monday for the Pacific
coast by way Of Now York, and the
military guard. stationed at his sub
urban home since the demonstrations
against the Communication Of leo NJ.
Franks death sentence began June
Il, was withdrawn.
The state herald., 1915-07-02

weakness. For two
years l could not
stand on my fe ct
long at a time and I
could not walk two
blocks without en-
during cutting and
drawing pains down
my right side which
increased every
month. l have been
at that time purple
in the face and would
The state herald., 1915-07-02
BIissfuI Ideal.

Il hope" said the applicant for sum-
mer board, that you have no mosqui-
toes. and that there will be chicken
and fresh vegetables always on the
table. and that the nights are invari-
ably cool?"
Great Scott, mister!" exclaimed
Farmer Corntossel, what place are
you lookin' fur? Heaven"
The state herald., 1915-07-02

Canon City, Colo. June 25.-Harry
Hillen, Denver boy bandit" slayer of
Thomas Chase in October. 1913, last
night took the step on the gallows
drop that ended his life. A career OF
lawlessness, marked by half hun.
dred crimes, was closed when he
walked upon the little square plat
form In the state penltentiary death
chamber; moment later he was
dangling from the end of n rope. lie
was pronounced dead at 1890 o'clock
Blamed Deed on Companions.
Until the final minute of his life
Hillen maintained his innocence of the
murder OF Chase In Denver year and
a half ago. He blamed that deed upon
two companions, youths who had
helped him In other crimes to which
he confessed TO the Denver police
The last hour OF Hillen's life began
with the assembling OF witnesses and
officials In the peni,entiary. The
slayer had made his spiritual peace
earlier In the day. with ministrations
by Prison Chaplain Blake and the
Rev. c. p. llsley. n Baptist pastor.
His sister, Miss Irene Hillcn. had
spent most OF the day with him. bring.
ing confirmation OF the news that the
governor had refused to interfere In
the case.
His spiritual adviser. Chaplain
Blake and the Rev. Mr.. nsey. stepped
forward, and In tones audible only to
the man between them. commended
his soul to his Maker. Their rites per.
formed, they retired.
Then the black cap-and from the
group came shudders. Heads were
ayerted and remained 80 until the end.
In n twinklIng the guards had hob.
bled the prisoner, leaving him Just
enough foot freedom TO step backward
once more His arms and wrists were
fastened TO his sides AMI the guards
adjusted the knot carefully and then
they stepped back. A low word OF
command was given from some one In
uniform and. obedient though he knew
II was fatal. lllllen took the step. He
felt the little platform sink slowly and
he braccd himself rigldly.
Tho platforms sinking released an
s0O'pound weight In side room. Tho
weigh, fell. carrying with II the other
end Of the rope which was stretched
over u series OF pulloys.
The prison physician. Dr. Hart Good.
loc. stepped forward and examined tho
pulse. shortly he pronounced Harry
iIlllon dead.
Message by Sister.
when lllllen received message
from his sister In Denver saying she
had been unable TO obtain the COVER.
nor's clcmcncy. he seemed unmoycd
by the tldingn
II hardly expected anything olso,'
he said, with the same mir OF calm
that had characterized him through
his battle against tho law.
Secrecy as great nu that preceding
the hanging was maintained aftorward
by those who had scon II. Witnesses
eyaded questions by saving they were
not permitted to discuss The affair.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
Has the Air.

THAT new clerk of yours seems to
be an important person about here"
You are right"
Then he is Important"
mo. He seems to be-"
The state herald., 1915-07-02
A Fighter.

Flatbush-My wife wants to go to
Europe this summer.
Bensonhurst-What, with all the
trouble over there?
Sure thing; she loves a fight"
The state herald., 1915-07-02
Estimating the PROBABILITIES.

my daughter is having her voice
trained" said Mr. Cumrox
rs she soprano or a contralto?"
81 dunno. | suppose she'll decide
to be which ever costs the most"
The state herald., 1915-07-02

But a married man always gets
everything that is coming to him
and then some.
The state herald., 1915-07-02

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes whittier than snow.
All good grocers. Adv.
The state herald., 1915-07-02

There may be lot of credit due
a mans wife, but she usually demands
cash.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
W. N. w., DENVER. NO. a7-ists.

Few women would care TO be angels
II they couldn't talk out loud to each
other while the heavenly choir is sing.
ing.
The state herald., 1915-07-02

Let's remember the kind acts of 9th
ers but forget our own!
The state herald., 1915-07-02

AS the twig is bent the small boy
is inclined to make a quick disap.
pearance
The state herald., 1915-07-02

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST wIILTELI. YOU
Iry Murine hyo Remedy for Red, Weak, watcry
Eyes and Gfanulated Kycllds; No smauinF-
Just Hye comfort. Write for HOOK of the Eye
by mail Free. Murine Bye Remedy Co, Chicago
The state herald., 1915-07-02

But you can never measure a mans
achievements by his own tongue.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
Morrison Heads Civil Service Board.

Denver Governor Carlson appoint
cd Arthur H. Morrison member Of
the state Ciyll Service Commission
The state herald., 1915-07-02

II is said men who work live long.
est but II may depend on whom they
try to work.
The state herald., 1915-07-02
women CAN
HARDLY BELIEVE
How Mrs. Hurley Was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. E.Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Eldon, Mo. 81 was troubled with
displacement, inflammation and female
The state herald., 1915-07-02

II you wish beautiful. clear vhits
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers. Adv,
The state herald., 1915-07-02
HARRY H|LLEN
DIESON CALLOWS
BOY BANDIT CALM ON DEATH
TRAP; MAINTAINED HIS IN.
NocENcE TO END.
DROP KILLS INSTANTLY
STOOD WITHOUT CULVER UNTIL
HOOD WAS ADJUSTED AND
WEIGHT DROPPED.
uILLEN,s MARCH TO GALLONS.

Western Newspaper Union New. serviao.
The state herald., 1915-07-02

It's easier for young man TO raise
n row than mustaoho.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
GLEN NILS 6oy5 at work ON HoaeyzM 6NZnWc
COMMUTERS COUNSEL MEET
Arguments to Be Presented at Rate
Rehearing Gone Over.

A conference Of the attorneys who will
represent the commuters before the Penn
sylvania Public Service Commission In
the rehearing on the passenger rate in
crease case at Harrisburg Friday has
been called for this afternoon in the Of
fee of Edward B. Martin. The lines of
argument to be presented before the COM
mission will be determined at the
meeting, as we'll as the advisability of
running special train to Harrisburg for
delegation of commuters.
II was rumored in Harrisburg today
that the commission may not hold a for
NAL rehearing of the entire rate case at
this session, but may simply review the
complaints of the commuters against the
decision rendered in Philadelphia De-
cember 12. If the commission decides
that the protests of the commuters
against its former decision are we'll based
an entire reargument of the case may
then be ordered.
The Commercial Travellers Association
of America, an organization with men,
bership of 100000 travelling men, this
morning advised Edwin NJ Abbott, one of
the attorneys for the commuters, that
1t would cooperate in every way pos
sible in the fight against the rate in
crease. In a letter to Mr.. Abbott the
association also said 1t Is now prepar-
ing to fight the recent increase in mile
age rates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
PATIENT FIGHTS CROWD
Temporarily Insane, Man Gives
Battle to Attendants.

1t took more than score OF husky
men and a big. fat policeman from the
Sth and Jefferson streets station to get
Thomas Kitchen, 50 years old. OF 9SS
North Sartain street, to the hospital, to-
day. Kitchen, suffering with pneumonia.
and said to have been temporarily de-
ranged, refused to enter the ambulance
of st. Joseph's Hospital.
When the physicians entered the house,
Kitchen refused to leave his bed and
ordered the physicians and attendants to
retire. When the latter attempted to re-
move him forcibly the patient sprang out
OF bed and seizing a hatchet began to
WELD 1t violently over the heads OF his
would-be captors. The latter retreated
and summoned a policeman and num-
ber of neighbors. A second attempt to
get Kitchen into the ambulance was
made. He became more violent, how
ever, and drove the men into the street,
after which he bolted all the doors and
windows.
In the meanwhile the crowds outside
grew in number, amazed at the uncouth
siege. A third assault upon the house
was finally ordered. The door was
broken open. The neighbors. ambulance
attendants and physicians. led by the
poIIceman, surrounded the unruly patient
He was disarmed. strapped and bound
and carried into the ambulance. The
physicians explained his behavior as due
to temporary insanity brought on by the
acuteness OF his illness,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
DOT LEEDLE GERMAN BAND"
NEUTRAL TO THE LIMIT
Plays "Tipperary" for suburbanites
and Moves on When Paid to Quit.

There was an air of loneliness about
the fashionable settlements along the
Main Line on Sunday. and SO to arouse
the residents a German band started a
campaign of music (?) in that section
They began at Narberth and selected
only the most up-to-date selections.
When they played "Oh My Love. Please
Pull Down the Curtain" many Indignant
residents obeyed literally. and there was
a banging of windows, But II there's
it's a German musician, and so they
played on They struggled along with a
number of things which reminded one Of
summer weather. and finally launched
into "Tipperary."
The residents could hardly believe their
ears. Little Lester Jefferies, who hap
pened along, believed that such proof of
neutrality should be rewarded. so he
tossed the musicians a coin. Other resi-
dents laid aside their books and also con-
tributed generously.
The strenuous Germans played on and
started to repeat their program. Finally
one of Narberth's very conservative citi-
zens threw up his hands in anger
Watts der matter?" asked one of the
musicians.
"why do you keep on playing?" asked
the man.
"vy. because you pay u.s." replied the
German.
Were paying you to stop" said the
Narberth man in disgust.
The players took the next train for
Bryn hawr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
MURPHY SENTENCED TO DIE
Murderer of Herman Fisher Will Be
Electrocuted Next Month.

MT. HOLLY, N. j., Jan. 4.-Edgar c.
Murphy, convicted on December 10 of the
murder Of Herman Fisher at Taylor's
Lane. on July II, was sentenced by JUS
tice Kalisch today to be electrocuted at
Trenton during the week of FEBRUARY 8.
Immediately after sentence was imposed
Murphy was placed in an automobile and
taken to the State prison in charge of
Sheriff Stecher and Constables Quigley
and Hamilton.
Murphy's counsel. Francis Tracy Tobin.
presented several reasons in an applica-
ton to Justice Kalisch for a rule to show
cause why a new trial should not be
granted. and they we're set aside as rap
idly as presented.
Murphy created no serious trouble. He
refused to stand up when sentence was
about to be pronounced, and Justice Ka-
llsch did not insist that he do so. When
he was ordered removed he attempted to
hold fast TO his chair, but guards broke
his grip and he was soon on his way TO
Trenton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
MOVE TODAY TO ACQUIRE
HOUSE OF DETENTION SITE
Municipal Court Plan Which Aroused
Protest May Be Involved.


The first step in the action to acquire
land for the House of Detention, the Ju-
venile Court 'and other purposes" which
are said to include the establishment of
the entire Municipal Court at 21st and
Race streets. will be taken this after
noon with the meeting of the Board of
Viewers at 2:30 O'Clock. The board will
inspect the property to determine the
amount of damages to be awarded for
the condemnation The land is owned by
the Magdalen Home.
In September Councils passed an ordi-
nance over the Mayors veto providing
for land for the Juvenile Court. Just be-
fore the ordinance was passed Judge
Brown, of the Municipal Court, gave out
a map purporting TO show how the build
ings would be situated.
Next day 1t was found that land large
enough to accommodate the buildings
shown in Judge Browns plan would have
to be three times the size OF the plot
to be condemned. This aroused a storm
of protest and the plans were not men
toned again.
The action of the Board OF Viewers
today is the first step In the acquisition
of the plot. The presumption Is that
other ordinances will be introduced to
acquire the remaining land needed. This
would cost nearly $lOOO,OO0, and the build
ings themselves would cost another
100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
CONTINENTAL HOTEL
TOBE SOLD UNDER
HAMMER TODAY
Sheriff Will DisposeOf Hos
telry That Has Housed
Presidents, Royalty and
Other Dignitaries.

The old Continental Hotel, at 9th and
Chestnut streets, was offered for sale
at s:i5 o'clock today.
Hotel men. arrived here today from dlf-
ferent parts of the country to bid for
the property. The sale took place in
Room 67e, of the City Hall. Sheriff A.
Lincoln Acker was in charge.
Sale of the hotel, which years ago
housed Presidents, royal heads, dukes,
harons, capitalists, inventors, politicians
and famous stage folks, was authorised by
writ Of levari facias issued by the
courts to w. G. Harris an attorney rep
resenting Charles E. DaCosta, Of Villa
nova Mr. Dacosta is member OF the
Netherlands Company, owner OF the Con-
tinetal Hotel. He holds a second mort
gage and his claim is s53s75.34
Many of the bellhops who have seen
service for years in the hotel are sad
today. Among them is George Hartley
who for 20 years has been delivering ice
water, drinks and other things to the
guests. Some of the bellboys said to-
day that they would stroll up to tho City
Hall and make a bid.
II haven't enough money to buy the
Continental" said Hartley, but It's go
ing to be an auction, and the auctloneer,
according to law. must accept my bid no
matter II It is only few dollars"
II was reported today that syndicate
composed of out-of-town hotel men are
eager to obtain possession of the build
ing,
Among the Presidents who have slept
under the Continental's roof are Lin
coin, Grant and Mckinley. The latter was
many times a guest at the Continental.
The suite in which the Prince of Wales,
later King Edward VII lived when he
visited Philadelphia, is still in existence,
although the rooms are no longer used as
living apartments. Years ago they were
named the Pink Room and the Red Room,
and are now used exclusively as dining
apartments.
John Christian Bulltt, who drafted the
charter of the municipal government of
Philadelphia, once lived in Room 40.
King Albert of Belgium was another
person who stopped in the Continental
during q tour of the United States while
youth. Later the first Japanese EN-
bassy to America was entertained there.
Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, looked upon
by Europeans as the closest man to the
Gear of Russia, stopped for several days
in the Continental.
Many important political programs were
originally staged in the Continental. The
Republican Campaign Committee which
| conducted Abraham Lincoln's campaign
for the Presidency, made its, headquar-
ters in the hotel on June 20, 1860. The
records showed that the committee spent
| SO for cigars.
The Continental Hotel was opened Feb
ruary 20. 1860. Its original owner was
Paran Stevens. Later the hostelry passed
into the hands of his nephew, Harry
| Stevens and others The next owner was
]. e. Kingsley who sold 1t to Colonel
Maltby. Then the Continental Hotel Com
pany sold it to the Netherlands Company
| in 1903
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
|OARD OF EDUCATION MAY
NAME SCHOOL HEAD TODAY
section Of Superintendent Brum-
haugh's Successor Probable.

|sisction Of superintendent Brum-
baugh's Successor Probable.
ne Board Of Education, at its meeting
afternoon. probably will elect a sue
'a1r % Dr. Martin G.. Brumbaugh as
lsuniendent OF public schools. The
aopl code requires that the board elect
sppsflntendent at It's meeting on the
~ Aonday In January. DIR. w. J..
1spA tne acting superintendent, seems
tAvorite candidate for the post.
,s,n leme quarters, directly and lndi-
.Al connected with the Board of Edu-
.'sn come rumors to the effect that
'eafa might withhold the election of
sfsssaor &. to Doctor Brumbaugh for at
ss swo months.
'zN members have secuted the idea
y board may postpone the election.
~ ~ A1.ln Z. Grice. president OF the
~. Hna school League. has requested
e election be postponed in order
board may have time to search
ssss.atFy for the best and biggest man
A number OF members are vio-
opposed TO the selection OF a SUPER
ns outside of the oity. William
OF the opinion that the selec-
y q oulsider would be a severe blow
nltanye and ambition of the men
women Who form the pubic school
tsn q this city.
nnalleross. chairman OF the
zdneation Committee on Text
1a1 supplies, has openly expressed
Y tavor Of Doctor Jacobs. Mr..
~ said he would support Doctor
IL ~ would oppose any delay in the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
SOUP KITCHEN OPENS
Society Will Distribute Food to Poor
of Downtown.

OA AO"hbO"hs
Long before the hour for the opening
of the free soup kitchen OF the Moyamen-
sing Soup Society, 1926 South Sth street,
today, long line of men and women
waited outside the doors for a dish of
soup and piece of bread. Soup will be
given free daily to the worthy poor Of
downtown from 1 o'clock until late in
the afternoon. From Ii o'clock in the
morning until 1 o'clock in the afternoon
soup will be sold at 2 cents a quart. The
charity will affect the poor residents OF
tho section between Bainbridge street
and the Neck" and east of Broad street
to Passyunk avenue.
The distribution of the soup will be
conducted by Mrs. E. D. Wilcox, the
matron. She has been in charge of this
work for the last ten years. The matron
superintends both the cooking and the
distribution of the soup, which Is pre-
pared in three huge kettles of 70 gallons
each, Only one of these is being used to-
day, Monday being a 'slow" day in the
business of soup distribution. Each ap-
plicant receives quart of soup, contain
ing meat and vegetables and a. large
piece of bread. The society received
$4,000 last year in donations. The expenses
are usually $500. The surplus and ad-
ditional donations for this years work
have enabled the society to extend its
work five weeks this winter. The work
will continue for 15 weeks.
Among the first in line at the soup
kitchen was ffteen-year-old Katherine
Ogden, of 70S Mountain street. The girl,
one of a family of 10 children. came to
oil Rc,- kbn 90 .bo
said, has been out OF work for a year
and a half He is weaver by trade. but
conditions in the textile industry have
been SUCH she said. that he is still unable
to obtain work The mother of the family
goes out washing. but her earnings are
too meagre to supply the necessities OF
the big household.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
MISSIONARIES DISCUSS WORK
Campaigns in Foreign Lands Topic Of
Week Of Prayer.

A number of prominent Philadelphia
missionary workers appear on the pro-
gram OF speakers at a series OF meetings
m connection with the week OF prayer
The arst meeting will be this afternoon
an Witherspoon Hall The sessions will
be held under the auspices of the Inter-
dsnoninational Committee on Foreign
Missions, and they are to be conducted
along the lines suggested by the Worlds
E,vanRelical Alliance.
This afternoons speakers include Mrs.
Tohn Ioman Mrs. Henry w. Myers and
Ms u b. Martin. "Consecratlon and
Sacrifice" is TO be the topic.
ssrhe Church at Home" will be dis
,,,saed tomorrow afternoon IN the same
nail by Mrs. Charles Fry and Mrs. ]. c.
0a wednesday Mrs. Harriet Newell
Zones and Mrs. ]. W. West win talk on
.srhs CHURCH IN Missionary Landa'' WI
~ ths topic Thursday Miss Margaret
n aodze and Mrs Thomas O. Richards
viii be speakers
n. Friday afternoon Latin America"
Iii Il fhs subject ef the lecture by Mrs.
II Camoball. AIRS. n. - bTnnlQu8e
- nrs. ~ 3 Werner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
BIRDS KIDNAPPERs HELD
Men Accused of spiriting Away
"Cutie," Canary.

"Cutie," a bright yellow canary bird.
again Is singing melodies today in his
cage in the ticket office at Wistar, while
five of his alleged kidnappers are In jail
in default of bail. Four other canary
birds. stolen the same day Cutie" was
spirited away, are flying about in un-
known regions.
Francis Halpin, p years old. 1928 Beach
wood street; Theodore Jay. 20, 4S1 East
Penn street; Lewis Lynn, 20, 2lS SPRING
hurst street; Michael Gallagher, 80. sos
Germantown avenue. and Max Guttner.
10, 6161 Wakefield street. were arrested
today charged with stealing Cutie" and
the four other birds,
Magistrate Pennock. In the German
town police station. held the prisoners
pending further hearing. According to
the police "Cutie" was found in the home
OF one OF the prisoners,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
KILLED BY RUSTY NAIL
T.tsnus Develops From Wound IN
Workmen's Foot.

z,stv nail caused the death OF FTaHA ram
rss,rs1t 1t rs years old, OF Ssi2 North Fair. AZ
hi,l street, who died this molnins ~ Trin. I'M
Samaritan Hospital iron lrom ,.so ss,3vss weeks ago
pett stepped on the nan ,lsI s@s - ths hospital
ms 9oa' ,etar he was DISCHARGED ne re-
ano ~ ne Institution when MS less
taaa tesnsa 10 stiffen on December y. .na
ne widow ana two children IN l'als'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-04
SWIFT COMPANY INDICTED
Packing Concern Faces Six Charges
of Violations of Law.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 4.-slx indiot-
ments against the Swift Packing Com
pany, OF Chicago. were presented 10 the
County Court by the Grand Jury today.
The company Is charged with violating
the state health laws by keeping edibles
IA cold storage longer than ten months.
Monday was set as the limit in which a
written plea to the indictments can be
aled. This will test the constitutionaiity
OF the law In question