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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
cI,esnes {. Wiiaan paad.

Des Moines, Aug. 1S.-Clarence s.
Wilson, founder Of tho .Des Moines
Daily News. . former state legislator
and q veteran Of the civil was, died in
Z hospital hero today. He vas %
years Of ag@ III ~ " -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
port Arthur Wrseksd.

men and ono woman killed. almot the
entire population Of Port Arthuf nnade
homeless and property damage estl-1
mated at more than $200,000 constitute
the toll Of the tropical storm Monday
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
May Evaeuate Wilma,

Petroerad, via London, Aug. 49,
German areoplanes are persistently
bombarding the city OF wilma, about
nifty miles east Of Kovno. The posslbil-
ity Of the capture of wilma by the Ger
mans is foreseen in Petrograd. and
operations preliminary to its evacua-
ton are in progress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
Luther v..ou. to Meet in Dow..

Special to Times-Republican.
Dows, Aug. 1s,-The annual con-
vention Of the Luther League OF the
Des Moines district OF the United
Lutheran church will be held here
Aug. ~ to 90. Rev. Orlando 1ngvold-
stad, Of Marshalltown, will Introduce
the theme for discussion. What Lack
Ye NoW?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
c.a.+en prooIama ation Due.

London, Aug. ia proclamation
declaring cotton to Be contraband OF
war is expected to be issued tonight or
tomorrow at the latest by both Great
Britain and France.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
ps, Moinss Player to Big League.

Des iMoines, Aug. 1s.-Carl Sawyer,
second baseman Of the Des Moines
Western League club, has been sold to
the Washington Americans. It "sas an
,aounced today by Manager Isabel.
Sawyer was obtained from the coast
League last winter. He has fielding
ayeease ,of 1853 and a batting average
OF .7sS 80 far this season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
ZEPPELIN RAID
NEAR LONDON
Four German Dirigibles
Drop Bombs on Or
skirts Of City
TEN PEOPLE IS ID,
THIRT, ? x HURT

Third Raid Of Series Which Began on
Monday Of Last Week - Properly
Damage Not Extensive - Several
Women and Children Among Victims
British Aircraft Engage Zsppsiins
and Ono 10 Damaged But Escapes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
GERMANS TAKE
CITY Of k0VN0.
Capture Strong Fortress
Standing in Way Of Ad-
vance Eastward.
SERIOUS BLOW TO
RUSSIANS CAUSE

Fall Of City to Result in Consolidation
Of Tsutonie Lines Extending From
Baltic Provinces 20 oalieia-Famous
German General. Won Hindsnbsrs,
in Personal command-Assiansd to
Task Because Of Importance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
.Emp.ror Fr.nei, Joseph IS Ysars Old

Berlin. Aug. 1S.-Austrians living in
this city today celebrated the. S6th
birthday of Emperor Francis Joseph
and the Germans honored the ruler OF
their ally by display OF Hass.
Every. Austrian soldier In the heid
will he reminded OF the emperor's
h.~thday by receiving an Individual
gif
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
PRISON OFFICIALS AssoLvED.

Commission Holds Warden and Guards
powerless 70 Resist Mob.
Milledgeville, Ga. Aug. 1s.-Prison
officia(s here are held to be b)ameiess
In connection with the kidnapping OF
Leo M. Frank from the state prison
farm. IN a statement given out Tues
day night by r. q. Davidson. chair
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
T.-R, BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Aug. 10 at 5:12, sets at 8:5A.
Iowa--Rain tonight and Thursday;
continued cool.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18

Dodiss From Galveston Como ,Ashere,
Austin. Tex, Aus. 1S.-According 20
the Houston Post story Of conditions ct
Texas City. based on m interview with
e. v. Rhodes. who brought the Texas
City appeal for aid TO Houston, the
bodies Of eight women were found
washed ashore ak Texas City Tuesday.
These Bodies are supposed to have
come from Galveston. In 1890 many
bodies from Galveston were washed
up at Texas City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
READY TO AID GALVESTON.
State Prepares to Send Supplies an
Tents 20 Stricken City.

state Preparoo to Send 8upplioo and
Tents 90 Stricken city.
Austin. Tex, Aug. 1s.-While state
militia officers sought to communicate
with Galveston today, tents. blankets
and cots were ready in the adjutant
generals department for shipping to
Houston or Galveston for the use Of
the storm refugees as soon as the
needs of the sufferers can be ascer-
tanned. The assistant adjutant general
saws supplies will be rushed under
guard to the coast.
Damage which will run into millions
Of dollars has been done to the cotton
in Texas by its storms OF Monday and
Tuesday. Reports from towns in CEN
trail Texas say that cotton open in the
bolls was blown out Of the bolls and
was beaten In the ground by the rains.
It is estimated that so per cent Of
all the cotton in this section was open
and that from one-fourth to one-half
Of the new open cotton was lost. OF
this calculation the damage will be
from Is to rs per cent of the whole
crop of central Texas.
Houston Streets Patroled.
Because Of damage to property at
Houston. twenty special officers were
sworn in and all on the streets after
$3.50 Tuesday night forced to give a
good account Of themselves. Houston
papers received here say relief COM
mittee met at Houston Tuesday and
arranged to send a boat Of supplies to
Galveston.
AT Kemah, on the coast, only one
house has been left standing, according
to Frank Annelle, OF Seabrook, who
escaped to Houston.
The Southwestern Telegraph and
Telephone Co1npany's loss at Houston
is estimated at 800, 900. All the big
establishments In Houston report
damage, The Houston Post declares
there have been only two deaths-a
negro who encountered q live wire and
q carpenter whose barn fell on him.
The Post reports tan houses down at
Bellair and two persons injured.
Governor Leaves For Galveston.
Having failed to obtain direct infor-
nation from Galveston on the situa-
tion there. Governor Ferguson today
decided to make q personal investiga-
ton Of the conditions prevailing on
Galveston island and prepared to leave
for Houston. Tho governor Il deter
mined that the state shall render all
assistance possible to Galveston should
the seriousness Of the situation war
rant such action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
BACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Veterans Commemorate Battle

ATLANTIC CITY. Dec. l3.-White-
haired veterans from all over South Jcr-
sey are attending here today the SD an
niversary of the battle of Fredericksburg.
in which the 2jth New Jersey Volunteers
suffered severely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
REVOLT IN FASHIONS
STAGED ON BOARDWALK
AT ATLANTIC CITY
Long Looked For Revolution
Against Extreme Conserva-
tism in Feminine Styles
Arrives
BLACK PREDOMINATES

ATLANTIC CITY. Dec 13.-To many
phiadelphians costumes Of bright blue,
chocolate brown, deep green and steel
corduroy and velvets I'm warm colors on
the Boardwalk yesterday betokened the
arrival of the long-looked-for revolt
against extreme conservatism In feminine
STYLES for midwinter. White hats and
white furs were the first hint of rebel
lion to come. Close observers of fash
ions now predict a revcrsion that Will
make the interim preceding the shore sea-
son of sackcloth and ashes one Of highly
colorcd Boardwalk demonstrations.
Many exceptionally weli-dress Philadel-
phia women sustained their reputation
for good taste in dress yesterday. Mrs.
Lincoln Godfrey, Mrs w. Barklee Henry,
Mrs. Chancellor G.. English. Miss English,
Miss Arnott. Miss Mary Stuart Tyson,
Mrs. l.. r. Leomoine, Mrs. Charles c.
Harrison. Miss Emily DeCOursey, Mrs,
Craig Biddle, Mrs. Leonard Finletter, of
Mcriou and her friend Mrs. Austin e.
Wing, of Detroit; Mrs. Samuel Rea and
Miss Rea. OF Brvn Mawr; Mrs G. c. Bo-
dine Vale and Miss Frances b. Murge-
troyde Mrs. Henry Mitchell, Mrs Henry
Bril- Wright. Of Chestnut Hill, and Mrs.
Frank Grocer Knowles were n few of
those noted.
Embroidered back panels upon smart
costumes Of black broadcloth show the
tendency to make concessions Flappers,
for whom blue retains It's charm, are
wearing belts OF russet leather. Heels for
the maids are higher than ever The
hour-glass feminine figure probably will
be "the thing" by Easter.
Mr.. and Mrs Hollngshcad Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs Percy a. Legge and Mr. and
Mrs Robert u. Taylor are at the Tray
more Mr.. and Mrs. W. A, McCalla, Mr..
and Mrs William White, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Kern, Mrs II. w. Lippincott,
Miss s n Ianuey Mr. and Mrs j Rem
nick Hogg have also been enrolled in
tie Philadelphia colony.
Mrs. c. \. Kunkel, Master c. X. Fox
and Mrs. John J. Moffctt are here from
Harrisburg. Mrs. Edith A. Howard, of
WillamspOTt, is at the Dennis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
POWELL SEES EARLY PEACE
War Correspondent Says Germany Is
Exhausted and Would Like to Quit

Peace between the warning nations Of
Europe will come sooner than the world
expects, according to f.. Alexander
Powell, the noted war correspondent who
Is in this city today to lecture at the
Chestnut Street Opera House, where the
official motion pictures of the war from
the French side are being exhibited. MIR.
Powell who has been in Europe since tho
outbreak of the struggle and has been
with the armies OF five of the allied Pow
ers, based his belief on the receipt OF let
ters from the war zones. In published
interview given to the papers OF New
York on his arrival in this country, MIR.
Powell predicted the end of the war late
in tho fall of next year.
He said today that Germany is In his
belief in tho same position as Japan was
previous to the signing Of the treaty of
Portsmouth. She. like Japan, is victorious
on all fronts, hut she has reached the
limit OF her resources and would welcome
peace negotiations. Mr.. Powell added that
peace negotiations would probably he
signed in spain and not in the United
states. He said that Spain was really
pro-German, although the King and
Queen were anti-German in their sym
9athies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
MEETING TO AID ARMENTANS
AT ACADEMY TONIGHT
Mayor Will Preside-Prominen Min
listers and Laymen to Help

A meeting In the interest Of the Ar
menians residing in the Turkish Empire.
where many OF them have been mas
sacred will be held tonight in the
Academy Of Music. Mayor Blankenbure
will preside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
BOY SWIMS in ICY
RIVER TO ESCAPE HOME
Lad Who Killed Chum Recap
tured by Policeman After
Getting Taste of Liberty

\ l3-year-old boy. committed to the
Fatland Catholic Protectory for killing
his playmate several weeks ago, attempt
ed TO escape from the institution swim
ming in the icy Schuylkill to accomplish
his purpose.
His efforts were in vain however, and
he is In bed at the dormitories today. SUI
fering from cold The lad is Stanley
Sonsmy. lie and several other boys were
playing on vacant lot at I'd street and
Allegheny avenue on election day when
Sonsmy drew n pistol and fatally shot
Carl Ford 10 years OLD, Of lll5 East
Berks street.
lie was arralgned at the House of De-
tention and committed to the protectocy
for an indefinite term, after the Juven .
Court had held his case under consider
alton for a week lie went to the nstitu-
tion In spite of the pleas of his parents
and his promise to be good" if the court
would act leniently with him.
Yesterday the inmates were marchin.
about tho grounds for their daily eXcr-
else, with Brother Francis in charge. iLc
escaped the attention of the priest for n
moment and was soon beyond the bounds
of the protectory. When Brother Francis
followed him, the boy jumped into the
river without even removing his shoes.
He soon reached the opposite shore of
tho river and landed at Valley Forge,
near the point where n monument marks
the winter headquarters of General An
thony Wayne. He hailed passing auto
mobile and explained to the occupants
that he had been thrown into n creek by
n bad man"
Without further questioning the women
passengers covered the dripping little fell
low with their shawls and when they
reached Norrstown bought him ticket
for Philadelphia He had told them that
his home was In this city and that he was
anxious to return to his mother.
Policeman Thomas Kchoe was suspi-
ciOus. however. As the train approached
the Norristown station he placed the lad
under arrest. His unusual appearance
had aroused the patrolmans suspicious,
and within an hour he learned the boys
identity and put him under arrest The
policeman received the thanks of the au-
thorities Of the institution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
FARMER GETS 35 CENTS,
MIDDLEMAN 65 CENTS
OF CONSUMERS DOLLAR
Agriculturists Receive Nine Bill
lion Dollars for Crops for
Which Buyers Pay
81 Billion
COMMERCIAL MEN MEET

CHARLESTON. S. D.. Dec. 13-Nine
billion dollars is the price American
farmers get for their crops every year.
while enough Is added by mddlemen SO
mat the consumers pay $210l0O 900 for
the same crop, according to the statement
of rural credit and marketing experts
before the Southern Commercial Con-
grcss, which opened here today. The
House of Southern Governors also began
a fve-day meeting. Cotton, credits and
commerce will be the subjects most dis
cussed by both bodies. Peace and pros
pcrity also will have place on the pro-
gram
Members Of the congress were told by
speakers favoring rural credit legislation
that the farmer gets 30 cents and the mid
dleman 60 cents of each dollar the con-
sumer pays for the farmers crops. There
is an enormous amount Of waste, cs-
peciallv in perishable products because
of the lack Of a central directing market
intelligence. they said
senator Fletcher, OF Florida, president
OF the congress, read his annual address.
John Barrett director of the Pau-Ameri-
can Union, also spoke.
Miss Louise O. Lindsey. Nashville,
president OF the Woman's Auxiliary.
opened the meeting OF that organization
this afternoon. Mrs, Julia Heath New
York. president of the National House
wives League Miss Kate Gordon, New
Orleans; Mrs. John EpperSOn and Mrs
Rutledge Smith, Tennessee; Mrs. u. A.
McDougal oklahoma, and other promi-
nent southern women also spoke
Tonight Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler. of
Columbia University, New York, will
speak on The Changed Outlook" and
Southern governors Will join in an in
formal discussion of Cotton, Commerce
ana Rural Credits"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
REALLY, TRULY SEAL
SEEN IN SCHUYLKTLL
Better Get a Harpoon and Catch
Your Wife a Coat for
Christmas

You can get sealsltin coat for your
wife If YOU have n little energy-and a
harpoon.
It's only necessary to go as far as the
Schuylldll River There's seal founder
ing around near Chestnut street wharf
just waiting to be captured. lie Is about
six feet long and OF ro'uud build II
would he asy TO get the "malNngs' of n
good coat and hat out Of him-if he were
willing
But he is one OF these -you-sce.
me-now-you-dont seals lie pokes his
damp nose over the surface Of the water
and wigglcs his whiskers tantalizinsly as
he takes an occasional suuint at his sur
roundngs. In fact, he seems to he all
over at the same time lie is even quicker
than wink
Today he wa. ausotuteiy defiant He
came to the surface here and there. made
noise like n fat man taking a bath in Il
boarding house tub, gurgled Eood-by
ar' was gone.
when last seen the seal was laughing
at a lot of would-be captors as IL cavort-
ed under the Market street bridge.
Captain Edward Curnn of the police
boat ReNburn, was the first person to spy
him. Tho captain and several members
of the crew made several attempts to
lasso the seal but the rope always landed
where the seal wasn't
Word Of the seals presence was soon
flashed around and this afternoon the
banks Of the Schuylltil were dotted with
men armed with harpoous and ropes o.
casionallv the seal let loose a bark which
sounded like a basso with the croup
This only added to the ire of the usher
men, some IF whom chased him in row
boats.
BACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS
When news of the seals appearance
reached the aquarium at Fairmount
Park. Superintendent William Il. Mec-
han sent out a boat Immediately. He is
sure that the seal is one of the trio which
ESCAPED from the aquarium last year. Mr..
Mcehan Is Of the opinion that II has re-
turned for the Christmas holidays
Incidentally, Captain Corlinn. Of the
Reyburn, says that seals are In the habit
of taking long trips. "I'll bet that seal
has been out to sea-" he declared. land
it's now working Its way back to the
aquarium. scal can ind its way back
to a starting place through the water
just as n dog does on land"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

William ". AgElin. ST. Gathering: ont and
Nathan schultz, >1slm y. Sth St. and Yctta
Frank z Hand Mi!lyIllc. n. j.. and Eliza
beth McGlencey. Narherth, Pa.
MICHELE CaTryinqt. 100 s. 9th st. and Maria
Lawrence Lewis, 1000 Rodman st. and Nora
King frSe, aai6 % Moore ST.. St. and Nellie Lord.
,tl2 Hermet 81 ,o, .
Mary stevensSn $ai05 Mute" SIM st. ST. anu
Andrew J. Drew, 500 S. 10Th St, and Viola
r. Gurley, 500 s. 10th st.
ZOdiaco. l:lS S 18th st.
l.. Miller. lS8 Dickinson st.
Hunter, Pertilla; l5ij, Ral166rIdge St, and
John .. i. Lioyd cS25s Il, HOPE st, and
Donald Il D}EThaTi Trei4ton j. and
Kari g Wilson, iSi2 cherry St, and Fanny
Peter Ponoyc Go1 y. 3D. st.. and Anna Kelly.
Frederick O. Marshall, 2A33 F.. Indiana ave,
and Mary Rirney, 2IiB F.. Indiana ave,
Tiet II. Bayiey' $500 Harley ave.
Norris Rileff. 145 Farmount ave. and Kate
Young, 9ll S. 18th st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
MUMMERS PAGEANT
PROMISES TO ECLIPSE
PAST PERFORMANCES
More Money Than Ever Before
Will Be Spent on Equipment.
Many Novel Features Are
Planned by Shooters"
@ztCKERS" UNSUCCESSFUL
Fail in Efforts to Transfer New
Years Display to Will
mington

preparations under way for the num-
-,srs parade on New Years day indicate
,,o, II will surpass all former efforts.
Considerably more money will be spent
nv the clubs than was expended last year
,or the reason that the flow of prosperity
vhich has benefited everybody generally
was also enjoyed by the shooters. The
rorlds events will be reflected in the
cageant more vividly than ever i'm the
vsy of floats. brigades and costumes,
,,d IN order that no one will take offense
tho clubs participating will do all in their
nover to keep things as neutral as pos
sble.
lin to the present time permits have
hsen Issued to 36 clubs, and 1t Is highly
probable that many more will be issued
during the next few days. Evidence Of
the Increasing popularity of the num-
ners' parade is shown by the fact that
Is new organizations applied for permits
or these IL Is expected that at least %
clubs, numbering more than 1900 march
ers, will be in line.
MALCONTENTS FAIL.
The efforts of few disgruntled New
Year shooters and others who sought to
ence In views concerning the disposition
of the prize money have had no effect
on the plans for the pageant. Although
II was announced by the leaders of the
opposition movement that there would be
big inducement to take the parade to
Wilmington, II was learned today that
the City Council there would make no
appropriation for such purpose.
H. Bart McHugh. special agent of
Councils New Year Committee, showed
a dozen letters from representatives or
New Year clubs in which they declared
that their organizations would be in the
official Broad street parade, with others
previously mentioned. These mummers
announced that their names had been
given out by representatives of the 10
called Federation without authority. The
statement that the Wares had anything
to do with the distribution of prizes was
rldlcued today. for the reason that the
prize winners are picked out by judges
who have no interest In the geogrc phical
location or political afillation. of any of
the clubs.
william S. Gaul, captain of the NJ. A.
Bruder Association, said today that his
organization would be on Broad street on
New Years Day with three bands, If it
was the only club in line. Similar state
ments were made by Edward Maucher
captain of the Wheeler New Year Associ-
alton: William Woodward, of the Wood
ward Association and "A score of others.
who declared that they were opposed to
the plans of the Federation and it's last
minute attempt to take the parade to
Wilmington.
The new clubs which have applied for
permits are the Port Fairmount. Hikers
Of lS9S Jack Rose Accordion Club. Harry
Wall, Wheeler Association. the Marching
Social Club of Pottsvllle, William Wood
ward. Kensington outing Club. George a.
Perish Association. Za-Za, the Ford String
Band Talbot String Band and the Bis
Beer Club
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
Police Court Chronicles

general reorganization Of the world
is advocated by Happy Davis. He says
we are going backward and points TO
the European quarrel as an illustration.
Furthermore, he declares the women are
trying to be men and that the men in
many cases are initiating the women.
Happy also asserts that the wrong people
have all the money.
He delivered two-mile address to this
effect today on Kensington avenue, going
from block to block as the inspiration
carried him. He carried n soap box for
a platform, and the more he talked the
madder he got He denounced men and
corporations, the tariff, the government,
prohibition and many other things which
did not appeal to his particular taste.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13

Happy was only about halfway through
his lengthy address when Sergeant Bob
Henry arrived and listened. As there
were signs of mutiny among the spec
tators listening to the orator. the Ser
geant, wishing to avoid bloodshed, told
the speaker to cut 1t out. This only
ldndled Happys indignation and he Sc
lected Henry for an oral attack.
The Sergeant Interrupted him In the
middle Of a long adjective and took him
to the Trenton avenue and Dauphin
street station. on the way the orator
denounced his captor and didn't stop
until he reached cell. He was still in
violent mood when brought before Magis-
trate Deitz, and contended that jails
were useless expense to the community
and nuisance In general.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13
OLDEST METHODIST PASTOR
TO BE BURIED TODAY
Four Members of Conference to Con-
duct DR.. Maclaughlin's Funeral

The Rev. DR.. George w. Maclaughlin,
Oldest Methodist clergyman in Philadel-
phla, who died December 10, at the age
Of 50. will be buried this afternoon at 2
o'clock.
He succumbed to Illness due to old age
at his home, 1922 Powelton avenue. He
had been sick for several weeks
Funeral services for Doctor Maclaugh-
I'm will be held in the undertaking estab-
hshment of Oliver II. Bair. at 1870 Chest
nut street Four prominent members OF
The Methodist Episcopal Conference will
oniclate. They are the Revs. j. II.
HUGHES, Edwin C. Griffiths. b. NJ. Neill
and William Powick
The deceased minister is survived by
MS widow, Mrs. Harriet Mclaughlin. and
Two daughters. Miss Anna l.. Maclaughiin
and Mrs. Carrie V. Emery. He was a
graduate OF the Meadville Theological
seminary. He occupied pulpits in Read
ing. Mauch Chunk. Oak Lane, Wilkes
Barre and this city and was a chaplain
In the Civil War.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-13

Mrs. Emily Washhart. 80 years old, of
1877 Mcclellan street. is i'm n serious con-
diton at the Methodist Hospital as a re-
suit of burns caused by kerosene. Mrs.
Washhart. according to the police, went
down stairs early today carrying "A light
ed lamp in her hand. She became III and
tainted at the bottom of the steps and
the contents of the lamp which saturated
her clothes caught fire. Her husband
smothered the flames with n rug and
sent her to the hospital.