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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
BLOCKADE MUST BE
REAL, U. S. TO INSIST
Question of Allies Right to
Stop Ships Will Form Basis
of Protest.
WASHINGTON. March 70

w NClll nv lNtN' MhI'O l'.
The blockade" Of Germany by Great
Britain and France must be real to give
The Allies the legal right to stop COM
nerce to that nation in neutral ships and
through neutral countries.
This today was understood to he the
uostion of the administration relative
to the British order in council" and
it was expected it would form the basis
of now representations soon to be made
10 the British and French Governments
Doubt still exists I'm the minds of Off
cials It was stated, as to whether the
blockade is TO he legal one, as sug-
gested in the clause stating the order
would be enforced by Cruiser Gordon"
or whether future detentions will be
based on the ordinary rules of contra
band or noncontrabaud.
Government experts continued their eX
animation to establish a basis for the
American position, as II will be out
lined In the forthcoming communications,
likely would be narrowed down to these
points. 1t was expected also that this
would be used as ground for future dam
age claims for ships and cargoes that may
he held up by France and Great Britain.
Another point raised by high officials
of the Government was that no notice of
n blockade had been served upon the
neutral countries. Such notice, 1t was
argued, is required by international law.
II was pointed out that the order in coun-
Gil made no mention of a BLOCKADE" and
was silent as to the area OF operations
the only announcement being that they
would he confined to European waters,
including the Mediterranean"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
SHOOTS DANCER ON STAGE
Better Dead" Says Slayer, Who Per-
formed at Panama Fair.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1s--"She was
better dead than alive" declared Isaac
Lizrakl, an Algerian dancer, when ques-
toned by the police today as to why he
had shot and killed his sister, Princess
Turkait," also a dancer. on the stage Of
the Zone Theatre in the exposition
grounds last night. The woman was a
member of a ballet in Russian amuse-
ment concern.
After shooting his sister, Lizrald fired
several more shots at persons on the stage
and In the audience before being dis
armed by United States soldiers from the
Preside. One male entertainer was shot
in the arm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
WOMAN DEMANDS JUsTICE

81 want justice! ! want justice! cried
Mrs. Josephine Corbi after she had con-
cluded her testimony at the Coroner's
inquest into the killing of her husband,
Vincenzo, December of last year.
After the woman was quieted officers
testified that Dominick Gallara, 39, living
in the rear og ia Bainbridge street, had
confessed that he shot Corbi. Gallara
was held without bail to await action
OF the Grand Jury. Gregario Lamano,
of ia Bainbrldge street. has been held
a prisoner since the first inquest two
months ago. The case was reopened
Shen Gallara was found in a small
Shenandoah mining town.
Corbi' who lived at 742 Bainbridge ave-
nue., was shot and instantly killed while
quarreling with a number of friends at
lth and Kater streets late December Q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
TRAINER THREATS
MAYORALTY SIGNALS
Continued from Page One

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yesterday or to name names. He was
asked to do this today.
I've said all I'm going to on the sub
ject,' was his reply. II made my state
ment in Select Council yesterday 1t Is
clear to every one and 1 was correctly
quoted. There is no need to go over that
again"
Trainer then announced that he would
be "out on the street" for the rest of the
day and that 1t would be impossible to
find him.
The ordinance by it's text pretends to
authorize the Department of Public
Works to enter contracts for the i'm
provement of the water system in West
Philadelphia and South PHILADELPHIA
from items in the s113OO.O0O loan. 1t origi-
nally contained authorization of the sedi-
mentation basin construction at Torres.
dale at cost of 100000.
The joker ordinance that caused yes
terday's uproar in the Select Chamber
appeared unexpectedly from the Finance
Committee few weeks ago, after con-
tracing company of Senator James p
McNichol had been underbid for the con-
struction of the sedimentation basin at
Torresdale by the firm of Snare & Triest
of New York.
AS the funds had previously been ap-
propriated for the work. there seemed no
way of preventing Director Cooke of the
Department of Public Works. from let
ting the contract to Snare & Triest. The
contract was accordingly let.
Select, Councilman Trainer, however
was genuinely in favor 3f the scdp'enta-
ton basin to improve South Fhiladel-
phia's water supply, and evile1tly feared
that the useless ordinance would prevent
the construction. He Immediately offered
an amendment to restore the sednIenta-
tion basin to the ordinance, and the
amendment passed the SelasI branch, hut
did not reach the Common branch for
concurrence
His sweeping charge, however, that the
changing OF ordinances by Councils en-
ployes has been practiced in the past
without due authority, is considered espe-
cially grave.
Mr.. Trainer said:
IF this was the first instance when
such contemplate work had been done, L
would feel that l was a little harsh in
my statements, but now 1 have grown
wearied of the practice. 1 have in the
past frequently threatened publicity, and
If this occurs again 1 will give all the
facts at my disposal and | will not spare
the name of the men concerned in the
work"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
LIQUOR DEALERS ALARMED
BY PERIL OF "DRY" NATION
Speakers at Convention Urge Efforts
to STAY Movement.

pPSdhSIo az OOuNSHblOn urge EhOIIS
to Stay Movement.
NEW YORK, March 1s--The New York
State Wholesale Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton in convention at the Hotel Astor
yesterday cast a few gibes at Richmond
p. Hobson, prohibition leader, over his
defeat for United States Senator from
Alabama, but otherwise gave earnest con-
sideraton to the movement for nation
wide prohibition. The meeting was one
Of the most largely attended in the his
tory OF the association.
The events of the last twelve months
have created q situation more grave than
has ever before confronted our trade"
the annual report said Formerly We
were called upon to oppose town and
county option Today we must combat
state and nationwide prohibition. Ori-
glnally our opponents were few and
scattered Today they are many and
united"
Several speakers emphasized the neces-
slty Of active and united effort to stay the
prohibition movement 1t was pointed
out that their opponents were enllstlng
the aid of the church, the school and
the press. largely through the Anti
Saloon League, body of "active, astute
and resourceful men,"
Hearty cooperation among people In
the trade and an energetic campaign of
publicity, 1t was agreed, were essential
If the operations of the Anti-Saloon
League were to be successfully combated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
&6tk425z;E} R8B&E2G iB0vIcIr5

An inquisitive mule wandered into the
Germantown police station today and sur
prised Sergeant Eldridge while he was
taking a bath When he was ordered out
the mule simply wiggled his ears and
grunted. Several cakes of soap and two
or three brushes, which SKINNED close
TO his head. only increased the mules
amaZement.
Finally a wet towel covered with soap,
had the desired effect and the visitor
backed out. He was charged with tres
passing and held in bale In the stable
at least a bale OF hay was used to keep
him Ia stall
On hearing OF the mules voluntary trip
TO the station, Policeman Candy was
oVerJoyed. He found out that II was the
same mule which threw him IN the street
last night when he found It wandering
on Germantown avenue.
It Is also believed that the mule In
question was the one which applied for
a nights lodging at the stable OF Bruce
Bayliss. OF 631s Germantown avenue.
A description OF the animal was flashed
around the city, and Il was learned that
IL belonged 10 Henry Warren. OF 36l5
North 7th street. Warren called at the
police station and the mule welcomed him
with 4 glad "hee hAw."
ID strayed from the stable after kicking
open an unlocked door.
a full course dinner was enjoyed by
Joseph hecaliough on the Sidewalk at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
SENATORS AT STATE COLLEGE
Students Receive Legislative Visitors
With Enthusiasm.

STATE COLLEGE. Pa, March 10
Pennsylvania State students. we'll trained
in cheering athletic teams. today turned
their roofing proelivities toward the State
Senate Appropriations Committee. Eleven
members OF that body today visited the
Pennsylvania State College, inspected the
buildings and campus and inquired into
the needs OF the institution.
More than 1900 students and faculty
greeted the committee in the Schwab
auditorium. The Senators were cheered
repeatedly, the cadet band played and the
college quartet sang. Speeches were made
By President Sparks and Senators
Clarence ]. Buckman. Of Bucks COUNTY,
81 ,. Miller Of Clearfield ana Centre
counties, p. ". Snyder Of aunilnRdon
and Blair counties. ana ] W Steward of
Washington ead esa<a eoantez
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
VALUABLE HERDS KILLED
Senator Gyger's Cattle Destroyed by
Livestock Boards Order,

Five herds of cattle, some of them of
the best breeds. are being killed today
in Kimberton, Chester County. The herds
belong to the Kimberton Creamery Com
pany and to State Senator John Gyger.
Foot and mouth disease has been dis
covered among them, and the drastic
step was taken after the State Livestock
Sanitary Board had been notified. Sena-
tor Gyger's herd of IS head includes 35
of the best bred cattle in the State.
DR.. c. j. Marshall State veterinarian,
has announced that there is no grave
cause for alarm among the farmers of
Chester County. He urges especial care.
however, If the cattle are to be sold
Lancaster, Montgomery and Chester
counties are the only ones where any
apprehension exists that there may be
additional cases of the disease found.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
RICHMOND SUIT BEGINS
Hearing on Vestry's Action Opens in
Common Pleas Court.

Vestrymen opposed to the Rev. George
Chalmers Richmond today began their
suit in equity to restrain the friendly
vestrymen from making an alleged ap-
preparation of $1,000 to cover the costs
of expenses for DR.. Richmond's defense
of the ecclesiastical court action against
him on charges of heresy and unseemly
conduct. The hearing began this morn
ing in Common Pleas Court No. 3, fol-
lowing the filing of papers by John Brown
and four other vestrymen.
Besides Dr. Richmond. the other de-
PENDANTS in the equity action are George
c. Paul. his son. George c. Paul; Robert
L. Keene, William A. Kelly, Thomas +.
Bozarth, E. Howard Noumer and Walter
Restall, members OF the vestry. DIR.
Richmond denied when the suit was filed
that the vestry had appropriated any
money for his defense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Pleads for Husband Who Beat Her

Undying love for the man who nearly
beat her to death was revealed today by
Mrs William f. Carpenter. Al years old,
of Filbert street near 10th street, when
her husband was given hearing before
Magistrate Emely of the 18th and Vine
streets station. Weak and falterIng, she
refused to prosecute him until the police
prevailed upon her to appear. When
the man was sent to the county prison
for 80 days, she begged the Magistrate to
let her husband go with a fine. The
woman was so badly beaten a week ago
that doctors at the Medico- Chirurgical
Hospital feared for her life. They say
Il is remarkable that she recovered.
They have been married 15 years,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
~MY HEROl" rs GIRL'S
TERN FOR 'KIDNAPPER'

Continued from Page one
Jumped out. the girl said, and told her
escorts TO beat it."
ono of the other men, she can't re-
member which, attempted to drive the
car. Her escorts grappled with her
youId-be abductors until Policemen
smith and Dunleavy arrived. But the
men IN the car finally broke away and
drove the machine with great speed down
Walnut street
But they left Cocero standing on the
sidewalk He ran away, but turned at
intervals and pointed n revolver at the
policemen and the girls escorts, who
followed. He was finally captured at 6th
and Spruce streets. Coccro gave the
names of the other men and all were
held I'm bail at tho night court,
but there Is spirit of romance in
this case, too, as Leschansty said he
was nired by two men who paid him to
drive them In the auto to the square
ITO meet a girl" He only Inew that
one of the men was In love with the girl,
but protested that he didn't know what
they intended to do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
AUTO VICTIM WILL RECOVER

August Flood, II years old, of 1891
South 9Th street, Camden. who had both
legs broken and suffered conclusion of
the brain when run over last night nv
heavy automobile truck, will recover
according to the physicians at the
Cooper Hospital where he was taken
following the accident. Flood was run
down at Broadway and Bulson street as
he was returning from work. 1t was al
first believed that he was killed, but he
recovered consciousness last night and
showed such vitality that his recovery
Is predicted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
NO NEW LIQUOR LICENSES
GRANTED In NORTHAMPTON
Judge ]. Davis Brodhead, However,
Favors Old Applications.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, March 1S.-Judge j.
Davis Brodhead here today refused liquor
licenses to all of the 13 new applicants in
Northampton County, on the grounds that
there is no legal or moral necessity for
more saloons.
In granting licenses to all old applicants
Judge Brodhead said that. under the ex-
listing laws. such general remonstrances
as were filed against the regranting OF
old licenses do not hold, especially as no
violation of the law was alleged nor OBJ
lection made to the character of the APP
plicants. General remonstrances had been
presented against the granting of any IL
eenses In Easton. Portland and Mount
Bethel townships, signed by 1888 white
ribboners
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
DOCTOR SCORES "HYSTERIA"
TO FIND NEW OPERATIONS
H. Augustus Wilson Wants to Found
an adverse Society"

There Is too much hysteria in the rush
to find new ways of operating" Or. IT,
Augustus Wilson. OF this city, made this
assertion last night before orthopcdic
surgeons in an address at tho Academy
OF Medicine IN New York. The meeting
was attended by surgeons OF Boston, To-
ronto, New York and other places.
Doctor Wilson said the present hys-
teria was due to enthusiastic advo-
Gates OF new procedures, which fail when
taken zip by other surgeons. These new
methods, he said were always reported
as having been successful by their dis
coverers but they resulted unfavorably
with others. In conclusion the speaker
said:
The present wave OF hysteria has 10
do chiefly with bone tuberculosis TO
submit every bone tuberculosis case to
an operation Is contrary to the practice OF
the best authorities. would like to
establish society to publish and report
on the bad results OF every orthcpedic
procedure. ! would call such a society
the Adverse Society and | would have It
report the disadvantages OF every method
of treatment"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Driver Held for Running Down Boy

Howard Monday Of 1879 Cypress street.
driver OF a delivery wagon. was held
without ball by Magistrate Rooney this
morning TO await the outcome OF the in
iuries OF Joseph sheridan, II years old.
Of z236 Wharton street. who was run
down BY the wagon driven by Monday
last night at 18th and Locust streets
Ine boy was taken 70 the Jefferson Hos
pital. where Il was said this morning
thai his condition Is serious Monday
VAS arrested by Policeman Farley
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Accused of Killing Her Children

NEW YORK. March ls.-Mrs. Ida Sniff
fen Walters was formally accused M the
killing of her two children, Lorida Rogers
8 months old, and John Rogers, 2 wears
old, by coroner's jury today. The YER
dict was returned after 20 minutes ~
testimony. Mrs. Walters was accused
OF administering bchlorlde OF mercury
to her little ones. Lorlys Elton Rogers.
father of the children. read a newspaper
while the witnesses told of the death
agonies OF the children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON. March y. y

WASHINGTON, Marea y
For eastern Pennsylvania ana ~ ~
Jersey: Unsettled tonight and sAtts,, es. !,
In south portions with probably Fs.n ,,s
snow tonight; generally fair " na ,,is-
portions; gentle to moderate sh''A-'
winds. ...ss
A moderate disturbance oveIsp'slss, m
the Ohio basin and the Lake Iesiga Iese1a1,F
morning, being central near Claelap5 "A
1t is accompanied by snow nuipss' ~ Nd,
light snow has covered most OF ps m
sourui basin during the last = h9ut n,
temperatures have risen slightly y sssa.
Atlantic States and are generaiiy, q ss-ss, saa..
able this morning. A reaction SANS
what colder is reported from us sssIDg
States under the influence OF $1,000.
barometric pressure, but the tsn,s.'s, na,,',,
lures have not fallen below ths
except at a few places ou.,,.
u. S. Weather Bureau BULLETIN
The following table shows the 1--WE
ditions throughout the eounI SS,ssthsr baf~l
reports to the United states hN~
at a. m, today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Women See Evening Ledger Movies

\ large party of young women attended
the EVENING LEDGER's moving pictures of
the European war at the Forrest Theatre
last night as the guests of Ledger Central.
The party was composed of those who had
obtained commercial positions through
the agency of Ledger Central. Miss Dean,
head OF tho women's employment depart
ment there, was in charge of the party.
The members of the party were enthus-
astic over the pictures, particularly those
depicting the Kaiser and the numerous
ones showing actual scenes along the
firing lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER
FOR KILLING MAN BY AUTO
Bryn Mawr Driver Will Be Sentenced
Next Tuesday.

who in an auto ran over and killed Sam
uel ostrow, of Bryn Mawr, last October,
was found guilty today of involuntary
manslaughter with recommendation for
mercy. He will be sentenced next Tues
day.
The prosecution maintained that Bum
was intoxicated when he ran ostrow
down. The defense declared Bunn's ma
chine "skidded" in a ditch Fifty wit
nesses from Bryn Mawr testified to the
good reputation OF Bum for sobriety.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
OBSERVE NUNS ANNIVERSARY

Eight hundred children attended the
services of st. AIMS Roman Catholic
Church this morning in celebration of
the 50th anniversary of Mother Mary jos
sepha's entry into the Order of st. Joseph
Mother Mary Josepha, who has been con-
nected with the parochial school of st.
AIMS Church. Joined the Order at ST.
Josephs Convent, Chestnut Hill. After
IL years at st. AIMS parish she was
made oMther Superior. Two masses were
celebrated this morning in honor of the
anniversary, one at 6 and one at 8 O'clock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Man Attempts Suicide

NEWARK, N. j., March ls.-Clarsnos
d. Martin. ss years old. treasurer of
the United States Express Company until
that company was taken over by the
Wells-Fargo Company, shot himself in
the head at his home, 105 Elm street,
Montelalr today Martin Is alive al
Mountainslde Hospital. but yery uttIs
hope Is held out by the doctors there
The reason for his attempt on his lIfa
could not be ascertained.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
SQUARE DEAL DESPITE DIVORCE
Man Leaves Fortune to Former Wife,
Who Helped Him Make It.

CHICAGO. March 1s.-When William
Bsier opened a small butcher shop years
ago, he took for his motto II deal
square" Aided by his frugal wife he
amassed a fortune OF $4,000 in the ensu-
Ing years. Then diseord arose, they were
divorced and Beler. who had just turned
e5, took another wife. Wednesday he
died.
In his win. the contents of which be-
came known today, he bequsathed his en-
tire fortune to his first wife, minus the
legal dowry due by law to his second
wife Beier left 81 to a stepdaughter.
II deal square" said the document
"Phillipina dhe nrst wife) helped me
make IT,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Six Saved by Ladder Route

Six persons were rescued by volunteer
hremen in Darby early this morning,
when fire threatened the store and dwell
ing of Louis Litter 524 Main street LIZ
ter. his wife and four children were tran
ped upstairs They were carried down
fire ladders 10 safety Julia, Lifter's
S-year-old daughter. and several firemen
were overcome by smoke.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Singer to Wed Earl,s Rrother

Los ANGELES, March 1s.-Mrs Mary
Legrande Reed. soprano singer, well
known in Los Angeles musical and society
circles, and now residing in London, Is
to be married soon to William Barring,
member of the famous banking family
and brother of Earl Cromer.
The couple will come to Los Angeles to
make their home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Boys, Aeeused Of Theft. Arrested

Two n-year-old boys. on probation on a
charge OF burglary, have again been ar
rested, accused OF the theft OF tegelry
ana eggs. The boys are Walter Foley, OF
1872 street and Richard Donohoe. OF
GA Lippincott street. They are accused
OF entering the home Of Mrs. Jennie
Coates, Of zgl1 Braddock street. yester-
day and stealing a diamond ring. 4 palr
of Eyeglasses, = gold bracelet $40 IA
eash ana q dozeR egEs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
William Disston Reported Better

William Disston. head of the Disston
Saw Works, OF Tacony. who Is seriously
i'll at the German Hospital, was reported
as improved this morning. His illness
is caused by a general breakdown.
Mr. Disston was operated on January g
and, apparently greatly improved went In
Palm Beach. He was again taken III and
was placed in a special train and rushed
to this city, arriving here Wednesday
night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Lamp Explosion Destroys Barn

The explosion of an oil lantern in the
stable of Conrad Flemings, 2l22 Godfrey
avenue, Germantown, is supposed to have
caused the fire that burned the stable to
the ground about l o'clock this morning
The explosion set fire TO a large quantity
of hay and straw and the stable, which
was a frame structure, soon took fire.
A horse in the stable was removed safely
Fire Company No. 81, from Branchtown,
was called but arrived to late. The loss
was 500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Birthday of John Lankenau Marked

The 9Sth anniversary of the birth of
John Lankenau. founder of the Mary J.
Drexe Home, the Philadelphia Home for
Deaconesses, and the Lankenau School
for Girls, was celebrated at the Mary !
Drexel Home, last night. The Rev. 10. F.
Bachmann, superintendent OF the home
Judge William H. Stake, and the Rev
G: c; Berkmeir. of Mount Vernon, eulo-
gized the founder
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-19
Big North Jersey Democrat Diev

PATERSON, N. j., March I9.-Iobn
Hinchliffe Democratic State committee-
man from Passaic County. former sena.
tor and three times Mayor OF Paterson.
died early today at ST, Augustine. Fla.
Death was due 70 q paralyuc stroke.
which be suneFed q year ago. He vas S
years Old