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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
TRADE JOURNALISTS
IN CONVENTION HERE
Sessions of Federation of Free
Press Associations Begin
at Bellevue

Technical journals throughout the
United States are represented at the lOth
annual convention of the Federation OF
Trade Press Associations at the Belle
vue-Stratford today, tomorrow ana
Thursday.
Editors, publishers, advertising mana
gers. commercial writer's and other at
taches of trade papers will participate in
the proceedings of what promises to be
the most auspicious gathering in the his
tory of the organization. Philadelphia
members are prominent in the conven-
tlon, and are attempting to attract at
tention to Phlladelphia's position as
business city.
The first session of the convention was
formally opened this morning with an
address of welcome by Barley j. Doyle,
president of the association and chair
ran of the Committee of Arrangements.
Officers reports, scheduled to have taken
place this morning, were postponed until
this afternoon. At 1890 o'clock a COM
plimentary luncheon was rendered to the
delegates by the Curtis Publishing Com
pany.
Another business meeting was held
this afternoon, and at 1880 tonight the
members and their wives will enjoy an
outing at Willow Grove.
Tomorrows sessions will De devoted
largely to a discussion of questions sub
mltted for consideration through "ques-
ton box" to which each delegate will
have access. At o'clock tomorrow after
noon the women of the party will go on
an automobile trip to Valley Forge, pass
ing through Fairmount Park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
LIFE ALL BEER AND SKITTLES
ON MAGISTRATES MERRY TRIP
High Jinx and Everything on Good Ship President
When It Carries Roisterers to Fenton Beach,
"What'll You Have?" the Slogan

representatives used the Police Pension
Fund as a ruse to get funds for its pub
licaton. officials Of the paper declared
There is nothing to it," 1t was admit
ted that some Inscrupulous solicitors, de-
sirous OF Increasing commissions, might
have spread such a report, but they were
repudiated by the men higher up THIS
city was represented by a numter of eX-
police lieutcnants and division leaders.
The other three counties. however,
were there in full judicial face, and It
was fortunate that they were on the job,
for Magistrate Charles X. Melville, OF
Chester was almost compelled to hold
court as soon as he got aboard the boat.
1t appears that few of the fair guests
mistook the boat for a section of the
Tcnderloin and they were quickly sem
tencCd to the Brig" by the Judge and
liberated later on premises to reform.
This matter had barely been straight
ened out when word was circulated that
the walters were serving everybody with
beer regardless of age or general con-
dltlons. Again, Judge" Melville got on
the job. lie mobilzed the 35 negroes in
a corner of the boat and informed them
that law was law on water as well as on
land, and laid down his ruling in such
fashion that the negroes gave everybody
the "once over before appeasing their
thirst.
The Judge, who Is president OF the
Magistrates Association, was congratu-
lated for his vigilance and the walters
behaved. Several of the "darSies" an
nounced from time to time however, that
everything was free but them, and they
gave black looks to the guests who didn't
get" their meaning.
Tho concerns that supplied the drinks
for the occasion announced their wares
in display ads in many parts of the boat,
and the drinkers were also reminded just
what thoy were imbibing, which helped
matters. perhaps, in an advertising way.
Among other Judges" there was Mag
istrate Buckland. of Bryn Mawr, who Is
known as the auto terror on account
of his opposition to all kinds OF speed.
The Judge didn't interfere with the gen.
eral speed OF the occasion, but cast angry
glances toward swiftly flying motorboaTs
from pure habit and would have fined
many perhaps had he been able to over
take them In the stream,
Every precaution was taken for the
comfort OF women and children, and there
was an abundance of policemen to see
that they were not annoyed by those
whose tastes ran along hilarious lines.
Then, too, there was no end of eats"
and II any one was hungry II was surely
his own fault.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

The fellow who once wrote that music
and beer didn't mix evidently never hau
been on a rural Magistrates excursion
Although there's a tired feeling today
among many who sailed TO Fenton
Beach as the guests OF Judge C.
Scott Richards, OF Moore's, Delaware
County, yesterday. they cannot deny that
they had a royal time. And should they
forget" as the Gladiator said, tine
throbs Of their heads will quicken mem
ory."
II was the good ship President which
took them thther and II bore up well
under many burdens. The occasion can
best be described by quotation from the
Judges own paper: "Hc no no ana
bottle Of rum" The Judge" Is also an
editor and directs the policy OF the Re-
porter, a newspaper issued in the inter-
csts OF c. Scott Richards, city Hall ana
political gossips.
The affair started as soon as the boat
swept its tail clean from the end OF Arch
street pier There was a rush aft toward
the beer barrels, and soon the air was
full Of harmony and hope. Willing
spigots gurgled n happy welcome, and
clinl5ing glasses proved that good fellow
ship Is born with the tap of a keg.
Ambitious quartets soon began to sprout
in all sections of the boat, and to empha-
size the harmony there was a fife and
drum corps led by Constable Con Nc
Carthy When not laying down the law
to indifferent tenants In kensington, Con
wie.ds the drum major baton at the head
of the band. He was especially dexter
GUS for a considerable portion Of the day
yesterday, and iashy blue suit illumi-
mated with silver braid and glittering
buttons lent proper dignity to his posi-
tion. The band marched about vigorously
for a time, but later on played selections
from very comfortable seats in the bow
of the boat. On the same deck within a.
few minutes walk was an industrious
orchestra so one could 20 from ragtime
to grand opera without the least trouble.
Some figured early in the day that there
were 1000 souls aboard but this estimate
| grew larger during the day as hilarious
| mathematicians took a shot at the fig
| ures.
While the outing was ostensibly for the
| Magistrates of four counties, Philadel-
| phia. Delaware, Montgomery and Ches-
| ter, the Judges of this city were absent
| to a man. No one could account for this,
but It is possible that they remained
| away on account Of q few rumors in con-
nection with the trip. 1t had been in
| dustrlously circulated that the Reporters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
CAR TAKES PERSONAL
COMMAND OF ARMIES
Rulers Action, Made Secretly,
May Mean Elimination of
Grand Duke Nicholas
PARIS, Sept. 7.

PARIS, Sept T.
Emperor Nicholas has taken over the
command Of the Russian armies
Whether this will result in the complete
elimination of Grand Duke Nicholas Is
not yet known. Apparently the Cars
action has been kept a close secret in
Petrograd, because the first intimation OF
this action came in personal dispatch
Polncare today.
The message from the Gear to the
President follows:
I'm placing myself today at the head
OF my valiant army, take particular
pleasure in addressing TO you, Monsieur
President, most sincere wishes for the
grandeur of France and the victory OF its
glorious army"
Replying, President Poincare said:
IL know that I'm taking the command
your majesty intends TO pursue energetic
ally until the Anal victory the war forced
upon the allied nations"
At the same time President Poincare ex-
pressed to the Car warmest regards in
the name OF France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
CHARITIES BENEFIT BY WILL
Sum Left to Archbishop of Philadsl.
phia to Be Disposed of by
Him in Philanthropy

The will of Patrick McGill, OF nN
Brandywine street, admitted to probate
today. makes distribution of an estate
valued at $6Tl2.
The Little Sisters of the Poor beneh,
by $500 bequest, while $500 is given IA
81 Josephs House for Homeless Indus.
tr.,us Boys. After leaving $1,000 each 10
two brothers and sisters, the remainder
of the estate is left to the Archbishop Of
Philadelphia. Ito be used for charitabls
purposes"
Most of the estate of Martha II. Booth
of 1912 Frankford avenue, is bequesthed
to her cousin, Fannie Q. Hoskins, and al
her death to st. Luke's p. f. Church Of
the Beloved Disciples, Bustleton.
Among other wills probated are thoss
of Crichton Malcolm, of this city, who
died at spring Lake, n. j., leaving an,
estate valued at 1923, 500; Stenton j. Ferris
Methodist Hospital, 1900 and Margaret
T. Andrews, Greensboro Nd, s440O. i+1-
The personally of the estate Of Eiza-
beth NJ. ID. Peirce has been appraised at
s3726.2i. .'..- ........ g ... y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
AUSTRIAN AVIAT0RS
BOMBARD VENICE
Italians Bring Down One of
Two Raiding Aeroplanes.
Shells Dropped Near Forts

ROME, Sept. T.
Austrian aeroplanes bombarded Venice
yesterday for the fifth time since the
war began. Two enemy aviators partici-
pated In the raid, dropping bombs along
the lagoon and In the vicinity Of Italian
forts.
One aeroplane was shot down by italian
anti-aircraft guns and fell into the
lagoon. It's two occupants were captured.
The capture of more trenches on the
road to Trent is reported by Rome. In
the Adge Valley and along the Avisio
the Italians claim that they have de-
stroyed enemy fortifcations.
In the Plezzo Basin, where the invaders
are aiming At Jarvis, the capture OF
Austrian positions on the slope OF Monte
Robon is described by the Italian War
ONCE.
erOls raids on Italian territory, but have
been repuised on every occasion.
The following official communication
was issued from Italian General Head
quarters today:
Frequent and spirited reconna issances
have resulted IN encounters with enemy
detachments. which were obliged TO yield
and retire Similar actions, but OF great
er Importance. occurred September / In
the Adlge Valley near Marco. and in
the san Pellegrino Valley, along the
Advlsio at a place west OF Costabella
where we destroyed some intTenehnIenta
OF the enemy.
In the Plezzo Basin our troops at
tackled and put 70 night enemy detach.
ments IN ambush on the slope OF Monte
Robon. and. penetrating their refuge
captured arms and munitions.
In the Koritnica Valley upper Isonzo)
one OF our detachments drove the enemy
from wood where he had been EN-.
oariossing our lines by his hre, and
later occupied the wood
Enemy aeroplsnes have been at,
tempting numerous sudden raids on oul
territory, but everywhere they have beer
obliged 10 retire RAPIDLY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
ELKToN PREACHERS BUSY
Eight Philadelphia Couples Provide
Bulk of Days Business

ELKToN, Nd, Sept 7.--Elkton preach
ers were kept closely 10 their homes this
morning marrying the following couples.
Fred f. Speakman and Pearl Applegate,
Ernest r.. Bucher and Mamie T. Hahn,
Ira 7, Mccoy and Clara r. Smith. Will
liam +. Garrett and Harriet Wright,
John c. Sewers and Gertrude II. Kelly
Robert Wellington and Hattie Monaga
Charles j. DAILY and Florence Kitchen.
and William f.. Slaughter and Sophia b.
Brown, all OF Philadelphia; Edward l..
Kelly, Of West Chester. and Hopeful s..
MacHenry. OF Coatesville, Pa. Frank
Hullings and Lillian Wright, OF Camden;
Charles II. Huggins and Ruby Ritter, of
Chester Pa; James ID. Meekam and
Alice Leach. and William Vanderver and
Viola M. Acherbach. all OF Wilmington
Arthur J. Burton and May X. Forrest,
OF New Castle, Del, and Walter s. Pow
ell and Helen NJ. Wallaston, of Newark.
Del
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
LOGAN DOWNS sALooNKEEPER
Watson Withdraws Request for Lii
A eense Transfer

Residents Of Logan protested so strongly
against the opsnlns OF a saloon at Lndley
and Nlndrim avenues that Thomas n
Watson. a saloonkeeper who sought TO
have his license transferred 10 that point.
wrote to Judges Stake and Patterson Of
the License Court today, withdrawing his
application for q transfer
Watson. who conducts = saloon at $3.50
Germantown avenue, recently sold his
property TO the Germantown Y. M c, A.
for an extension Of rs building and asked
the court for the transfer
Ia his letter 70 the Judge. Watson saia
he had learned that a majority Of the
residents did not want a saloon IN the
neiehborhood ana he concluded. incident
Ally that 4 would BE- an unpro1tebls vea-
turo'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
PRESIDENT TO JUDGE
EXTENT OF OFFENSE
OF AUSTRIAN ENVOY
Washington Views Dumba Eni.
sode as Matter of Bad Taste
Rather Than Diplo-
matte Breach
RECALL HARDLY LIKELY
WASHINGTON. Sen, .

WASHINGTON. Sept ,
Upon a diplomatic definition and an,,,
cation OF the term gross impropri.,vn
hinges the Washington Adnlnistra,,or,.
attitude toward Austrian AmbasssAo.
Dumba's possible recall. This was ina
Gated today by an oficial high in AIM.
matte councils President Wilson viii !.
the Judge.
Ambassador Dumba is due here ,oo..
from his Massachusetts summer hons !.
explain personally to Secretary I.anv,..
his action in suggesting to his Foralv.
ONCE that Austrians employed in m.
American stee, and war munitions n,s.,..
be called out. He will bring. n .
Understood, copy OF the letter fopns
among documents taken from James
]. Archibald, an American correspona...
detained recently at London, to Austrss
Chancellor Burian, suggesting the strlks
movement.
That Ambassador Dumba will max. =.
effort at his conference with Secfetars
OF State Lansing to repudiate evidence !,
his alleged plan TO tie UP American fr,,.
nitions factories through labor trouba. /.
but will attempt TO justify such action m
the ground of intolerable employ,nars
conditions, was stated by high Austria,
official today.
That Dumba merely suggested. and da
not unqualihedly recommend the Austria,
strike was pointed out today in Official
quarters. This being the case, II wa,
generally believed the Administering
would take the position that while IN ~
taste there was no such gross breach n
conduct by Dumba as to warrant a "a.
quest for his recall. ....
state Department legal experts wer.
searching today for some precedent bear.
ing upon Dumba's conduct. f
In any event ii waL deemed likely m.
Ambassador would be plainly and EN-.
phatically told that his suggestion for
general Austrian strike in American way
supply plants was displeasing to thI,
Government
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
POLICE GET GAMBLING REPORT
Acting Superintendent Says He'll In
vestigate Reported Resumption
Of willard Club"

Captain Harry Davis. Acting superin-
|8n1fnf of Police, asserted today that be
~c4id order immediate Investigation of
t<rofis that the James NJ. Willard Club,
<oo1ucted By kid Boyd. at 1905 SAMSON
&ir<et = resuming activity as a gambling
den. where efap ean1es and playing ths
tcni<<| A. the order Of The day.
Report has X that crap game OF con-
<II+fttIe magnitude was under way at
he club last night and that the .menl-
1<|&* we're assured that roulette and fara
would be 'neusurated within :. week or
Itrtlanoe 70 the willard club Il said 10
1e dInlqult. thore being three sentrlas 10
I#e< before one can reach the scene Of
uIaY On the third hoor The nrsi sentry
- saId % FIfo applicants The once over
and ID they measure up 70 The club stand
41as provides them with application
.40Ia second sentry "a the top of
H|fII ~ sfalft Ieadlns 10 the second
Moor nae3as Iu1rmept and then ls said 10
1#||.HH|Ia|H 10 Iho fhIfa aud last sentry
% |If |I|Ia IouF The laai inspection Il
||H|uFItI through a door with 4 brass
|#||II according % those Who have
&o|I@a 4HeF FI'h Il"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
DISSATISFIED WITH SPOUSE
Woman Attempts Suicide After Com
pairing Second Husband With First

Helen Friedman. "a years old. OF lOl2
Lemon street attempted suicide early
today after quarrel with her husband,
David FRIEDMAN According 10 the po-
lice, the woman expressed great dissat-
isfactlon with her husband because. she
ALLEGED, he lacks the politeness and az
fectiOn ef her frst husband.
ihe woman took several poison tab
lets. Her two daughters forced the door
OF her room ana notified the police. who
sent MA fHedman 10 the fIahnemann
to recovery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Cable Lines Interrupted by
Shock That Is Especially
Severe in Costa Rica

NEW YORK. Sept. THE Central ana
South American Telegraph Company to-
day reported that earthquakes had in
terrupted their cable lines between San
Juan Del Sur, Costa Rica and Salinas
Cruz. Their report states that the shocks
were very heavy in Costa Rics, but there
are no indications of loss of life in their
advices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
CITY'S ROCKIES TO JOIN CAMP
Philadelphians to Number of 20 Will
Leave for Four Weeks at
Plattsburg

Twenty-nine Philadelphians are among
the rockies who will leave tonight for
Plattsburgh, n. Y, to attend the Third
Military Training Camp comprising a
part of the new plan for preparing citi-
zens Of the United States for service in
time of war. -.-., 49, ..
The new camp will last until October 6.
The men who will represent this city
are:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Ireland and Scotland Feel Quake

LONDON, Sept. 7.-severe earthquake
shocks were recorded this morning by
seismographs in Ireland and Scotland. The
centre OF disturbances is thought to have
been in the Pacific Ocean.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Compensation Board Meets

HARRISBURG. Pa, Sept. 1.-The three
members Of the new Workmen's Com
pensation Board, together with John
Price Jackson, Commissioner Of Labor
and Industry, are In conference this
afternoon With Attorney General Francis
skunk Brown. The permanent oreani-
zation Of The board Is being discussed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

IlANCAfTNR sept THE Millerspilla
state Normal school rnened this morning
vita tne larsea t4foiment IN ita history.
season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
OLTRE 100 TRASPORTI
CARlCHl DI SOLDATI
/ PARTT DA TARANTO
lie Truppe di Cadorna Avan-
zaro nella Vale deli Adige
ed in Quella dellAyisio Yer
so la Meta di Trento
LA VISTA DI JoFFRE

BAsfLEA. svlzzers, T.
On dispaccio da Monaco al Baviers dice
che ~ trasporti itaiiani. carichi az uppe
d aftigIleria munizionl, sono partit
"a laramie per ignota destinations
oucsti trasporti sono scortati da una
squadra al ie naw da guerra.
II duca degli Abruszi ha assistito ALA
par,enza d questa poderosa notta di
traaporti. 81 crede In Germania che
cueste truppe italiane sOno OBSTINATE al
Dardanelii.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-16


They are now bearing heavy war tax in addition
to supplying large numbers of recruits
Ii there had been American revolution !;
If our forefathers had submissiyey tolerated
George III; if were now to be loyal subjects
of George V, and if, in consequence, we We're
actively participating in the war,-as William
Watson POLITICALLY avows we ought to be anyway
we should certainly want to send our representa-
tives to Holland or Switzerland or wherever the
terms of peace finally drawn up. The Can
adams doubtless feel the same way about it, for
with all their loyalty to European crown they
delight in representation in governmental matters
The war will hardly bring about any territorial
changes in which Canada will be directly inter-
ested, but the likelihood is that the final peace ne
gotiations will involve transfers in which Australia
and the British colonies in South Africa will be
much concerned. If any of the British dominons
are permitted to take part in the peace arrange
mentS, the privilege must be granted to all, apd
that such privilege will be granted is not unlikely
since through it the distant parts of the British
empire may be more firmly united.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-16
WEATHER FORECASTS
LEADERS, NOT CONSULTED

There seems to 0e no question that the socalled
aders of the Republican organization in Legis
ture We're taken completely by surprise by the
tion of Governor Brumbaugh yesterday after
pom in recalling from the Senate the names of
be seven Public Service Commissioners nominated
etween sessions by Governor Tener and which had
Zen awaiting the confirmation of the upper branch
! the General Assembly. The Governors unex-
ected move has left the politicians iguratively
.up in the air.
At this writing the Governor has not said any
hing that throws definite light on his purpose in
fcalling the names His foes, of course are saying
bat the step was taken by him to place more
Etronage at his disposal TO aid him in his fight
r his personal local option bill, which is not GER
| in of passage, and those who hold this belief or
FofeSs to hold ii, point to the fact that the dis
fbution of seven $4,000 jobs could be made to
Flip whole lot in campaign such as the Governor
making in behalf of local option Yet it will be
#rd to convince the rank and file of voters of Penn
|lyania that DR.. Brumbaugh would trade off the
kven very important Public Service Commission
bbs to win a fight for any measure. no matter how
#rnestly desirouS he is of putting that measure
Trough the Legislature.
There had seemed to be an undercurrent of
elief ON Capitol Hill that Governor Brumbaugh
|esred some changes in the personnel of the Public
|ervice Commission from the way it was consti-
|lted by Governor Tener, but no one apparently,
|ad any idea that he intended to recall the whole
bard. Indeed it is far from likely that his action
yesterday will result in all of the Tener board
Psng their posts. The Governors move may have
Pen just step to facilitate readjustments in the
oard without any intention on his part of oustins
he whole body.
But whatever was the Governors purpose.-and
|me of course will reveal it-Dr Brumbaugh yes
erday demonstrated more forcefully than by any
ther act of his administration thus far. that he
beant what he said before election when he de-
Jared in effect that the old-line Republican or
anization has no Shackles on him.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-16
WANT A VOICE IN ARRANGING PEACE

For several years there have been under consid-
|fation plans to bring closer together the various
arts of the British empire-the empire greater
ban has BEEN and on which the sun never sets
fy very of the fact that they<are scattered
|ver all nhabtable sections of the globe the Brit
Fh dominons are not firmly enough united polit-
Fally, to satisfy the statesmen of the empire
The possibility now is that the opportunity will
resent itself at the close of the present war for
he establishing of a more intimate relationship
|etween England and its oversee possessions 1t has
|een suggested that the British dominions aid the
bother country in arranging the final terms of
|eace, thus taking more active part in govern
Dental affairs than they have in the past
Canada especially has earned the privilege of
aving voice in the drafting of the peace terms,
ccording to prevailing opinion in London Ger
hin it is that the Canadians have been responding
ery patriotically to the call to the colors. They
|lrely should have something to say about the set
lement of which they are SO largely aiding.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-16
Referred to Political Antiauaries

Editor, the Star-lndependent:
Dear Sir-The Somerset (Pa.)
Democrat wants to know what is
the status of the remains of the an
cient "iigment = of a republican gov
ernment consisting of three coordinate
departments, the Legislative, the Exec
utive and the Judicial, after it's demo
lition by several Executives of the Fed
.eral government, beginning with the
clcut given it by the Truculent Teddy
and ending with the eoup-de-grace ad-
mnistered by Willful Wilson, or words
to that effect. The inquiry is notable