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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
ARMY or CHILDREN
FILLS TABERNACLE

Continued from Pare One
Der Now Thy Creator In the Days OF Thy
Youth" Many OF his stories made the
audience cheer and laugh and the boys
aud girls had one Of the greatest times OF
their lives,
But there was lesson or a number OF
lessons In each OF his stories. Loud APP
piause and cheers followed the stories
which told OF the nobility and cha stity Of
manhood and womanhood Signs Of sor-
row and regret filled the huge structure
as the evangelist described lives foolishly
wasted
Throughout the sermon Sunday tried to
teach his great audience of boys and
girls the importance OF the Christian life
He told them by words and illustration
that the greatest men and women were
Christian men and women. and that no
matter how much knowledge or wealth
they might attain, their lives would be
failures II they did not become followers
OF Jesus Christ. He also taught them
many lessons OF unsel1sh service, lead
ing them on to the belief that true sue
cess only comes to men and women who
carly begin to serve Christ and who con-
,inue to be His devout and true follow
ers as long as they live.
TIME TO sTART-Now.
"The time to start right is when YOU
are young" "Billy" declared Most
Christians began to serve God when they
were young. In an audience of 1000 per-
sons, the preacher asked the men and
women to say when they had accepted
Christ Out of the 1000 he learned that
Sg3 had become Christians before they
were 20 years old"
Tomorrow morning Mr.. Sunday will
preach on "The Value of Prayer" This
service will be open to everybody. In
the afternoon and evening he will preach
to men only and his subject at both meet
ings is 10 be "The Trail of the Serpent"
Six meetings for women will be held in
different parts OF the city,
TOday's Sermon on Page 3
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There is a brand new religion In town
and Frank Finley, a Negro, is the pro-
noter. The belief is a sort of a compro-
mise between the Feet Washers and
The Holy Jumpers. Finley calls his sect
Followers of the Fresh Air He was
found delivering some Of its principles
from the top OF a packing box In front
of a butcher shop. The only thing Finley
mad on was a determined expression and
a robe made OF oil cloth. He declared
I'm forceful language that the people were
suffering from too many clothes, He said
mat cloth and leather carried microbes
and pointed out that the head and the
feet always should be bare.
A number OF interested Negroes listened
a. Ms sermon, at 18th and Balnbridge
streets. but as Finley appeared 10 have
zoo much OF a burden for an ordinary
man 10 carry, he was arrested for his
own safety BY policeman MeIlyaine.
.If an only could git an audience dat
would stay wild mo all de time he said,
II could git ahead,
II know the exact place" said Msgis-
trate Hagcrty. He sent Finley 10 the
House Of Correction for three months
III I am IN jail can cat" said lT-year-
old John Belissio when arraigned before
Ma gistrate Greiis az the Falls Of Schuyl-
kin station. mo one viii give me any
work. 50 what am / going 10 do2
thought i would take bread and milk from
doOrsteps III 4 didn't GET caught 40
much fha better. Nov that I'm caught.
Il don't seem to make much dl4erenee."
Tbs boy was caught stealing bread on
llidgals ayenae. The police sa5 lie eas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
u. OF P. HARMONY
PLAN is FAILURE
French and German Doctors
Fail to Meet English Repre-
sentative at Dental School.

The original plans Of the University Of
Pennsylvania authorities to have three
Of the foremost representatives of Eng
land, France and Germany give the world
an object lesson in harmony by partlci-
patlng in the dedicatory exercises OF the
new Dental School on Monday have been
unsuccessful, Even the influence OF the
United States Government could not over
come the objections raised by Great Brit
ain.
The new school of the University will be
dedicated without the presence of Pro-
fessor Wilhelm Dieck, the noted German
dental authority, and DR.. Charles Godon
of Paris. DR.. Howard Mummery. of Lon
don, the only one OF the trio of noted for
eigners to come, arrived here today on
the Lusitania and was met by DR.. Edward
C. Kirk. dean of the Dental School.
After reaching here with DIR. Mummery
today Dean Kirk pointed out that the
British Government has refused to guar
antee the safe passage of anybody
through England. This prevented Pro-
fessor Dieclt from assuming the risk of
leaving Berlin. Doctor Gordon has been
impressed into service as Mayor of one of
the Paris ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
DIR. Kirk said he had taken up the mat
ter with President Wilson and Secretary
of State Bryan some time ago, and sub
sequently learned that the presence here
of the three distinguished leaders of the
dental fraternity would be impossible.
I'VE are very much disappointed, I" said
the Dean this afternoon, after returning
from New York with his British guest
the only one to arrive. I'VE had hoped
to give the world an object lesson with
the presence OF these three men who are
very fond of each other and hoped to
be present"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
EXPERT RAPS "CORRECTION"
AND PAROLE SYSTEM HERE
Hastings H. Hart Condemns Indis-
criminate Sentence and Release
Methods.

The laXity of Magistrates in committing
prisoners to the Holmesburg House of
Correction for a term OF three months
without considering whether they are
first. second or third offenders, was Sc
verely criticised this afternoon by Hast
ings II. Hart, OF the Russell Sage Founda-
tion, of New York Mr.. Hart spoke at a
luncheon OF the City Club of Philadelphia
and the Public Charities Association of
Pennsylvania at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
The law under which Holmesburg is
established, Mr.. Hart said, is an excel
lent one, and II enforced properly would
not necessitate any OF the reforms num-
bered in the program OF prison reform
legislation now contemplated In Penn
sylvania, The direct violation and neg
lect of the law on the part OF commit
ting Magistrates and OF the Director of
Public Safety in releasing prisoners, Mr..
Hart declared, has brought about deplor-
able conditions at the Holmesburg insti-
tuition,
Mr.. Hart said that In his investigation
at Holmesburn he learned that the Di-
rector OF Public Safety had released 403i
prisoners during the last year, simply be-
cause their friends or influential persons
representing themselves as their friends
had intereeded on their behalf
'rhe law provides" the speaker said.
that a prisoner be sentenced for 3
months on the first oftense. for TO
months for the second offense and for
TO Is months for the third offense, For
the fourth offense prisoners can be sem
fenced for is months to years and for
all subsequent offenses not less than
years. The Magistrates at present dis
regard this law absolutely and generally
commit prisoners for three months
term. regardless of whether they are old
or new offenders"
-Four principal reforms are necessary
H. f1sa zaWaN ATF ~
said. They are; A comprehensive parole
or probation system, an institution for
inebriates. a retormatory for women and
an Industrial farm for misdemanRnts,
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FIRsT VICTIM on CHAIR

Next Wednesday win probably be the
date for the first sleetrocution in the
State OF Pennsylvania. In the new death
house at Roekyiew, near Bellefonte, John
Talap, convicted In Montgomery County
for wife murder, viii pay the penalty for
his crime In the electric chair. While no
ofiieial announcement has been made, the
Montgomery County authorities have
been given 70 understand that the new
Wednesday shortly after daylight Talap
was taken to the death house yesterday
by Sherih Charles r. Schwartz expect
ing 10 so 10 his death Immediately, He
tainted upon his arrival At ROekview,
before the onicials had a chance TO In
form him that the execution was some
days distant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
TWO NEGROES ACCUsED

More than $1,000 worth OF clothing and
tewelry, stolen from the home of George
Meade, of Lansdowne, has been located
oy the police through the arrest of
Eleanor Connor IS years old. a Negress,
Of Camden
The girl, who was formerly a servant OF
the Meade family told Special Police
man Lyford and Detective Williams, OF
the l2th and Pine streets station, that
she had admitted two men, Negroes, to
The house 10 rob H. Charles Green, "a
years old. Of nth and Rodnan streets
and Joseph Powell, p years old, OF 18th
and Rodmap streets, were placed under
arrest following the girls alleged con-
Iession. accused Of the crime. They will
Hall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
BRIDE SAVES HUSBAND
FROM FATHERS FURY
Throws Her Arms Around Man At
tackled in Court.

Only the quick action OF detectives and
policemen In the Central Police Court
this afternoon saved Francis Magnaro
from serious Injury when his father-in-
law, Robert Mccain, attacked him In the
prisoners dock His youthful wife, who
was arrested with Magnaro on the charge
or perjury, threw her arms around his
neck and implored her father to spare
him
Mccain, who could barely testify on
account OF his rage, declared that Mag
marc was worthless He said the man
married his daughter a week ago, ana
that both prisoners swore IN the Marriage
License Bureau that the girl was p
wears old, and then we're married by
Aagistfate ToughilL He said his daugh-
ter vas not u years Of agf.
Ihe couple Were arrested Al lheir home.
81 Ellsworth street, and as they we're
Iesyins the house vita Detectives Hodge
and Brown. MeGanu struck Masnaro and
knocked aiin doHo. He ihen followed lhe
pair e city san where he made ihe
second stack
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
LAWYER. GIVES LIFE
TO SAVE OTHERS AT FIRE

Continued from Page One
around them. A ladder was run UP TO
the window and flremen carried the man
and woman to safety. Before they were
taken out of the room the fire had ignlted
the clothing of the physician and his
wife. She escaped injury, but Doctor
Blumberg was slightly burned,
When tine fire mad been extinguished
and the flremen had left, women of the
neighborhood gathered in. front of the
burned building. Until police induced
them to return home, the street was
filled with their piercing wall of grief
for the dead-the Jewish ritual of mourn
ing.
Little knots OF the morbidly curious
assembled in Pine street while the women
mourned. The police finally dispersed
those who came to watch the swaying
women.
Silverman's body is At the Morgue
His friends will pay ho:-. St to his mem
DRY and heroic sacrifice by attending his
funeral In a body.
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BRITISH SHIP SUNK
By FOES SUBMARINE

Continued from Page One tf
100 Americans who were temporarily
marooned in Paris as a result Of the can
collation. OF sailinEs, arrived here today.
They left at once for Liverpool TO board
the liner New York, whose departure had
been postponed a the request OF Amoas-
sador Page.
Reports were received here this fore
noon that a German submarine had been
sighted on Southampton. headquarters OF
the troop transport service, but the Ad-
nlralty declined TO affirm the rumors.
Naval officers now in London believe
that Germany has from 10 TO 20 subma-
rines lurking of the English coasts. None
has attempted, however, to attack Eng
lish warships.
While the Admiralty has announced
that the Norwegian tank steamship Bel
ridge, which was crippled off Dover early
yesterday, was torpedoed. there is an In
clinaton among naval experts TO await
an official examination of the vessel be-
fore accepting this statement. They
believe that a torpedo striking the Bel
ridge would have sunk instead OF orip-
pllng her, and generally accept the first
reports that she hit mine, The Belrldge
Is now on her way to London, having
left walmer this morning In tow.
None of the crew of the Belrldge was
lost. Preparations were made to launch
her boats after she was crippled. but this
was found unnecessary.
II is unofficially reported that fleet OF
six British and four French submarines
are combing the English channel in search
of the German submarine U-i6. If they
come upon her the first underwater bat
tie in the history OF the world will follow.
Rumors circulated here that the U-16
had succeeded in cutting the lines of the
French cable company between Brost and
the United States gained In strength to-
day as a result OF the fact that all mes
sages from Paris to America are now
transmitted by way of England.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
GREAT PARADE OPENS
PANAMA-PACTFIC FAIR
100000 Persons Expected to
Visit Grounds on First Day
of Exposition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 90 All San
Francisco was astir by o'clock this
morning, and with the greatest outpour-
Ing of people in the citys history, to say
nothing OF the breaking of all existing
noise records. the Panama-Pacihc Inter
national Exposition was opened.
Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the In
terror, was the official representative of
President Wilson at the ceremonies. The
President himself, however, gave the
word for throwing open the gates. His
voice was carried by telephone from the
White House 10 the exposition grounds.
The President also pressed button
transmitting an electric current which
threw open the main door Of Machinery
Palace, set the machinery running and
started the Fountain of Energy in front
of the Tower OF Jewels.
Exposition officials estimated that 5OO,
90 PERSONS woud pass through the turn
stiles today. ... ..r- .-
The greatest parade in California's his
tory preceded the opening of the expo
stion. More than 100000 persons took
part IN the 1916 Grand March along
Van Ness street from Market street to
the exposition gates. The parade started
at o'clock, headed by Mayor James
Rolph, Jr. Representatives of all nations
exhibiting at the fair were participants.
as we'll as thousands OF visitors and native
sons and daughters,
1t was originally planned that the big
parade should be the only formal incl
dent marking the opening. Beginning at
10 a. M, however, addresses were de-
livered from the grandstand under the
Tower of Jewels by Secretary Lane,
Charles C. Moore, president of the Expo
sition: Governor Hiram Johnson and
Mayor Rolph
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
sELF-sACRIFICE FUND NOW
$S8,0OO; STILL GOING UP

Emergency Aid Committee Hopes to
Reach the Desired 100000 Mark Soon
Slowly. but surely the self-sacriice fund
is creeping up to the 100000 mark, the
goal set by the Emergency, Atd Commit
tee. Az 8 o'clock the fund reached the
sss.OOO mark and promlsos to reach well
past this point before the day Is over.
The mali, as usual. brought It's numerous
contributions. These, for the most part,
were small and did not Increase last
nights total very much.
Immediately after the doors OF the
Home Relief division were opened this
morning contributors began to come in
and leave gifts.
To help raise the necessary funds, the
Orpheus Quartet will Hive Lenten con-
cert OF all-J1ngllsh songs IN the ballroom
OF the Ritz-Carlton on Monday eevnlng.
March 8. This event will have the pstron-
age OF many men and women prominent
In the city's ooclal and professional life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
GEORGE n. MEGARGEE

George a. Megargee. senior member OF
the nrm % Irwin n. Megargee Co, one
of the oldest paper mills in this coun-
Try died today at his home, 6S07 Quincy
street Germantown. following q brief ill
ness Mr.. Megargee was born IN this city
2 years ago Ate was a member OF tho
Manufacturers Club and Is survived by
his widow and two children. Gilbert and
annette Mesarsee. The funeral services
sill Be held At his home Tuesday after
Heaa. Fhs ReF. RI p. D. Bennett. pas
EeF Qf the Summit Presbyterian Church,
Germantown, 1911 ofdeiate. Interment
I'll be n Laurel Hnl Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
He Dldn't Want to DroNn

Alfred Edwards Of l55 South Broad
street has written iTom Europe 10 his
sister. Mrs Morris zeeman. OF the same
address. that he Vas quartermastsr on
the steamship lcaria that was recently
blown up by German guhmarins OF The
coast 81 France Edwards says the snail
boat b Whieh he left ne ahip sank and
fhat he has 70 salm aAaaig ten niilas
~ shore The sea 90 emeelh. he sass.
ane he dldn want g drosn.
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HELD FOR JEMEL THEFT

Accused Of stealing a gold watch and
chain, q diamond ring and SIS in cash
Henry Loux, 2 years old, s4i9 Tampa
street, was held today IN $500 bail for
court by Magistrate Scott, at the Front
aud Master streets police station, Edward
Brennan, a years old. Of 1888 Day street,
was held IN a like amount. He Is said to
have attempted 20 dispose OF the goods
fer Loux. The stolen articles belonged to
Peter Kosovic, 25S6 Richmond street,
fireman on the steamboat Emily Lee,
plying between this city and PennssroYe.
The articles are valued at ss6.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
BALMY FEBRUARY WEATHER
BRINGS GREATER MORTALITY
Infectious Diseases More Frequent
When Temperature Is Too Warm.

In spite of the better weather con-
ditlons or the last seven days. there has
been q marked increase OF mortality in
Philadelphia Also there has been a
greater number OF contagious and winter
diseases.
There were 533 deaths this week, II more
than last week and a more than during
the corresponding week last year.
New cases of chickenpoX developing for
the same period numbered 237. Mumps
increased by 175 this week; measles shows
an increase OF lO7 cases; dlphthePla, 30
this week, So last week; pneumonia, 81
this week, SO last week. The list of
deaths from all causes this week is as
follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
CAMDEN LAWYERS BIRTHDAY
Attorney General Wescott and Prose
cutor Kraft Exchange Greetings.


Early today the telephone bell in the
residence of John W. wescott, Attorney
General OF New Jersey, rang. Lifting
the receiver he heard voice. saying:
Judge, this William j, Kraft, Con-
Eratulations on your sstb birthday. and
many you live to see many more"
THANK YOU" returned Attorney Gem
erai wescott, "and accept my congratu-
laions on your 45th birthday, Mr..
kraft"
Thus two OF New Jerseys most promi-
hsnt prosecutors greeted each other on
the morning OF their birthdays. Mr..
Kraft is prosecuting attorney OF the
Common Pleas Court of Camden County.
Later In the day they will meet TO ex-
change fluctuations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
BOY chops" TRAIN AND
LANDS HERE IN BOX Can
Reading Youngster Got Longer Rid
Than He Wanted.

Eddie" Ruddy, a 15.year-old school
boy. of Reading, Pa, who was fcua'
early this morning in an empty box cal
by the conductor OF a freight train Nhsl
it arrived In this city. is at the House q
Detention, awaiting the arrival o. w
father. who will take him home ".
boy was discovered by the condaqlq'
during an inspection of the tgaA
Eddie had his school books on ne poel
of the car and used them as a pillow Z.
which 10 rest his tired head during Y
ride from Reading,
Eddie's fatehr, Michael Rudy lbr
at 147 South It hstreet, Reading
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
Hold Doctor for Woman's Death

DR.. Adolph l., Barcus. 923 Nofth Y
street, was held today to await tue ssg..
OF the Grand Jury on charges gssss.
out of an alleged unprofesslonal- 9petaee
upon Mrs. Katherine Herman, Il s1'
old. of sos South 5th street. Mrs. Hsn-I
died February l6 at the Jewish hospp-
Testifying before the Coroners Jury Y
day, Doctor Barcus declared tnat "
operation was imperative, This s4's
ment was supported by TESTIMONY
DR.. Moses Behrend, 2421 North n'e'
street. 1et
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20

NORFOLK "a, feh. 20-The steam
zo Santa Marta. og re UnItad FFnIt
1a HsIeh broke her radder IA q storm
ara ahIie - her eas 10 New York
eW H1zf Iim4a' p safe. aeeoFdiuz -
tIll5esa uezzase received Ieday fIam
"a -ezzz EuaEH cullzz Uranaaaa Hhe
4nIa #eft@ HHiEh czE#|ed ss aassenesHs
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
TINS WAGON BITES HORSE

A hoT1a Peacefully doing away ne
morning hours AZ ssth street and Haver-
ford avenue today vas considerably sur
prized when he felt the wagon biting
him. II vas on ere. He nearly kicked
the dashboard away before Policeman a
kzFrigan. 81 the &ih street ana Fan
easter avenue station. anhilched him
Tie d1o Has cauesd ty aa oesrbolIInr NOT
of pitch % the Hssel owned 81 Joscnh
sIIefn' contractor. all1 ELLSWORTH
44eek f.zenen nal oal lae blaze.
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JEW WINS VICTORIA CROSS

LONDON, Feb. 90
For the first time in history the Vic
toria Cross was awarded to Jew. Thls
coveted decoration was won posthumusly
by Lieutenant Frank Alexander De Pasa
Of the Indian cavalry, who was killed on
the same day that he accomplished the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-20
WASHINGTON DAY
CRASH THREATENED
Speakers Stand in Danger at
Exercises in independence
Square Attended by 10000. =.

The speakers stand in independence
Hall threatened to give way during the
invocation by the Rev. Dr. c. NJ Boswell
before 1900 people assembled to observe
the coming birthday anniversary of
George Washington this afternoon.
There was a cracking of wood, and
the tn street side of the stand sank half
a foot, bearing with 1t more than 20
persons, including n few women. No
confusion followed, however, the danger
point being quietly abandoned Chairs
were removed to the ground beneath and
the exercises continued.
The audience warmly applauded refer
ences to neutrality.
George Washington was ever careful
to warn his fellow-countrymen not to
make alliances with foreign Powers or
potentates, and to observe neutrality in
the strictest sense OF the word" said
Judge Patterson I'VE should be guided
by his example and wisdom
w. Freeland Kendrick, Receiver of
Taxes, ELECTED an outburst OF cheering
when he touched the American flag at his
side and exclaimed: Long may 1t wave
In neutrality!"
The clock in Independence Hall was
striking three when the first detach-
ment Of marines, with bands playing,
entered the square. Following came de.
tachments of National Guard of Penn
sylvania and patriotic, Industrial and
church organizations.
The procession formed at Broad and
Spring Garden streets and proceeded south
on Broad street to Spruce, ,couhtermarching
to Market, thence TO 9Th street, thence to
Independence square. Many prominent
speakers delivered short addresses ap-
proprlate to the celebration. The pro-
gram at the square was as follows:
Invocation: Rev: c. NJ. Boswell, d. d.
Address. M Hon. John p Eihin
AddTess' ,.,..,..;; Hon George u. Porter
slnglng America .,.,.,.,.......,, Audience
Address. ss..,..,.,,.,::,, Hon. John NJ. Patterson.
Address, ..,...... Hon. w. Freeisnd Kendrick
Address. .,,,..,,., Hon. Raymond MacNeille
Singing. Star spanglsd Banner >, Audience
The celebration was under the aus
plces OF the Washington Day COMMITTEES,
including representatives Of all patriotic,
fraternal and Sunday school organlza.
tlons who cared TO attend. The grand
marshal was Charles II. Davis, presi-
dent, and William 4. Gretzlnger was his
his chief OF stan. William II. Clark. Jr.,
and William L. Wilson were deputies.
Aides were Captain and Adjutant John
Pepper, Max Tranknsr, John MeClintoek,
Hiram l.. Wynne, George Sell. John
Lynch and George W. Lake. James II.
Hoyt had charge OF the Independence
square exercises, while the musical direc-
tor was Jere III. Shaw, Jr.
A large number of bands were in line
and they played so that there was music
at every point in the line OF march.