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Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Former Representative Theron Ak
ron of Amsterdam, N. Y, who won
his way to congress with an empty
dinner pail and lemon, was sued for
SO, 900 damages by Miss Clara Remy
OF Fort johnson, N. z. for defamation
Of character.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Four women taken in a saloon raid at
Paterson, N j., were sentenced" by
Recorder ]. F. Carol to attend Billy
Sundays service.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15
Connecticut in Proportion to the Ciys Population
Condensed kilograms

The Pennsylvania House passed the
bill repeating the full crew law OF
1911.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Rear-Admirai Pond, in command of
the naval defense district of the Pa
c1fic, was named by Secretary Daniels
to take command of the Pacific re-
serve fleet at Puget Sound.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Newsboys from Baltimore called on
President Wilson and presented a per-
NIT that would allow him to sell
papers in the streets of Baltimore
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Defencas of the Panama Canal are
condition" according to Major-Gen-
eral Wood who arrived at New Or
leans from Panama
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

An issue of $4,000, 900 six-months'
British Treasury bills was placed in
London at an average of about 3A
per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Thomas w. PoiIe, wealthy retired
stock broker, shot and killed himself
at his home at Ironsides, Md, where
he lived a recluse for three years
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Women street car conductors are be-
ing tried in Glasgow. In Hamburg,
women conductors are to be installed
to replace men called to war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Three men were drowned and two
others narrowly escaped the same
fate when the United States mail
boat between Bayfield, and La Pointe
Wis, was crushed in the ice of Che
quamagon Bay.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Founders Day was celebrated at the
University of Virginia, Charlottes-
vile, Va, by the unveiling Of a bronze
statue of Thomas Jefferson.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

Demands for increases in wages of
from 10 to 20 per cent. were made by
fathers and brick1ayers, sheet meal
workers, hod-carriers, scaffold build
ers, mortar mixers and common lab
orers in Pittsburgh.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

John B. ScarIett, former director of
the wercked Roseville Trust Co., was
convicted of conspiracy resulting from
the collapse Of the bank. Two weeks
ago he was convicted OF overdrawing
his accounts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

A petition in bankruptcy was filed
against the Metcalf Company of New
York, silversmiths, capital $4,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

The advace of 81 a ton was an
nounced in Pittsburgh by the more
important steel shafting manufactur-
arc
Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-15

z. M. Fisk of Detroit, president of
the American Society in London, died
in London.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
MIGHTY SHIPS PLAY
IRON GAME OF WAR
"Attack" on United States Coast
Begins at Hampton Roads
Tonight

NORFOLK, Va, Oct. 4--Scenes of
Spanish War days we're repeated here to-
day with the opening of the navy's war
game. The attack upon the United
States coast begins at midnight tonight.
A score of dreadnoughts and smaller
craft were to sail today to the battle
ground" Some Of the fleet has already
taken station along the coast.
Hampton Roads was a scene of great
activity today for the Inauguration Of the
war game The red or hostile fleet is
already lowering somewhere along the
coast ready 20 strike. The defensive fleet
the last line of which sails before mid
night, will soon be on guard.
Under the rules the blue" defending
forces nave until midnight TO assume po-
stions. After that hour the invaders will
be free to strike any part Of the coast If
they are able.
Use of mines, submarines and aero
planes are to play a large part in the
present war game. Theoretically, and
at some points actually, mine fields have
been planted and submarines stationed.
For reconnaissance hydreplanes and
aeroplanes will be used by both fleets.
Seacoast artillery posts are also taking
part in the navys game, but mostly as
volunteers" While the army is not
officially participating in the navy war
game, Fort Monroe and other Southern
forts will play their searchlights and
give other aid against might attacks"
The Atlantic feet Is stripped for ac-
ton, decks denuded of small boats and
other paraphernalia and magazines filled
with ammunition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
NATURE POETS VIOLIN
SOOTHES SAVAGE zoo
After Driving Animals Into
Conniption Fits, Musician
Changes His Style

The rhino and the rabbit, as well as
the bear and the bison at the PhiIadel-
phia Zoo are yearning today for the re-
turn of a mysterious Westerner to
"soothe their savage breasts" The an
imals, whose ancestors probably under
went the same experience with the great
God Pan or Orpheus. were alternately
aroused and soothed, excited and calmed
in a quite shameful manner by the
stranger by means of a violin. which
skilfully initiated the cries of birds and
beasts.
The musician, who described himself as
Roy Young. "violinist and nature poet"
secured permission from the Zoo officials
to experiment on the animals with his
violin. For two hours he "fiddled," caus-
ing shrieks of fear and anger and then
bringing the animals to passive submis-
sion by playing a soothing lullaby. Some
of the creatures refused to respond. The
failure, Mr.. Young explained, was due
to the fact that these particular animals
dominant note was an unknown
quantity.
The ability of musician. especially a
violinist, to make dog howl with a GER
tain note is we'll known. This was the
principle on which the mature poet
worked yesterday His first effort nearly
cost him his valuable violin, as a bull
bison took exception to a certain weird
strain in THAT Alamo Rag" and
charged, causing Mr. Young to scramble
over the fence. Somebody's Hunting
Song" caused the herd of Scotch red deer
to flee in terror. Tschaikowsky's "Marche
Slav" made a huge chimpanzee show its
teeth and howl with rage. Its anger was
in an instant changed to Joy with Schu-
bert's soothing "Traumerei" Ostrich,
rhinoceros leopard and monkeys were in
turn made subjects of the experiment.
The lesson to be learned is that IL you
are travelling through a jungle or across
a desert and a tiger or a lion should at
tack you, simply pull out your violin or
jewsharp and play the beast into the sew
enth heaven of delight, causing it to for
get all about you. Then run.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
PILLS WON FLAG
SINCE SUFFRAGE
WAS TALISMAN
Women Gave Moran's Club
It's Start Pennantward
on July 7
MRS. PHIL. HUGHES WORK

Woman suffrage won the pennantl
The Phillies. Of course. played an inn
portant part in the bringing OF the
National League flag to this city after 80
years, but the suffrsgists by no means
were idle while this task was being ac-
complshed. Indeed they lay claim to the
fact that they alone changed the Phillies
luck in July and started them pennant-
ward. What good is a good team II IL
has bad luck. say the sufts; and they
brought the luck. Records seem to sub
stantiate their claims.
In addition to the Phillies being ardent
suffragists (which also contributed an
important part in their success), the Phil
lies set apart July of this summer as
rsuffrage Day" This was at the crucial
stage Of the game. Chicago was leading,
and the Phillies seemed to be running I'm
had luck. On July 6. the day before
"suffrage Day" the Phils had lost a
hard game to New York by the score of
5 70 l. A double-header was scheduled
for the following day and the prospects
'cocly" and expected to clean up. for
the Phils had been playing Indifferent
ball. The Phils admit they felt just a
little gloomy.
The suffs went up en- masse to see the
game, occupying the boxes. A $40 gold
piece was offered to every Phil player
who hit a home run. The first game was
close and heartbreaking for the Phils
They lost, to T. The suffs, undaunted,
cheered all the more Justify. The second
game was all the harder. but Demaree
pulled Il out of the fire and the Phils
won. / to 0. II was a great day The
suffs made speeches and the Phillles
vowed to keep their winning streak up.
They did
Now the SUITS say that in return for
the good luck they brought every mem
Der on the team should vote for woman
outrage at the polls on November @ Not
only the team, but also every loyal
Philly rooter, for It was largely through
them, the suffragists say. that the PEN
nant came to Philadelphia.
The suffs are not going to stop at
bringing the National League champion
ship to Philadelphia. They are going
after the worlds series championship.
They figure that IL they changed the
Phillies' luck, therefore enabling them to
capture the flag, they should attend the
worlds series games. The suffragists are
thinking seriously of attending some of
the games in body, as they did on
Suffrage Day."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
M0BS DEMAND LIVES
OF PARTICIPANTS IN
COATESVILLE AFFRAY
Town Virtually Under Martial
Law After Negro Shoots
Syrian and in Turn is
Stabbed by Another
INJURED SPIRITED AWAY

Two men are in a serious condition at
the West Chester Hospital and the bor-
ough Of Coatesville is virtually under
martial law today following a clash be-
tween negroes and Syrians there yester-
day. The situation assumed an aspect
similar to that which led to the lynch
ing of Zach Walker at Coatesville several
years ago
The more seriously injured of the men
Is Assia George, a Syrian, whose leg was
almost amputated by load of shot from
shotgun. His assailant. Alexander
Fisher. a negro, is suffering from two
severe knife wounds in the back. Fisher
was wounded by Joseph Morgus, also n
Syrian, who is in the Coatesville police
station, closely guarded by a detail of 50
special deputies sworn in by Burgess
Jones and four members of the State con-
stabulary.
The trouble occurred when bulldog
belonging to the injured negro entered the
yard of Morgus and attacked the latters
s-months'-old baby. Assia George ran
to the child's assistance and drove the dog
Off by kicking it. This was resented by
Fisher. He got his gun and shot George.
Morgus came to the assistance of his
friend with stiletto and stabbed Fisher
In the back. Almost Immediately news
of the affair spread over the town. Nor
gus was arrested and Fisher and George
were rushed to the Coatesville Hospital,
scarcely in time to escape mobs of armed
negroes and Syrians who had assembled.
One mob of negroes stormed about the
police station. clamoring for the blood of
Morgus, while a second mob of negroes
guarded the hospital to see that no harm
befell Fisher. More than 200 Syrians then
assembled at the hospital and threatened
to storm the institution unless Fisher
was turned over to them.
When this crisis was reached the spe-
cial deputies and regular police of
Coatesville were rushed to the scene to
disperse the mobs, while the injured men
were hurried secretly from the building
and taken to the West Chester Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
STUDENTS FAVOR ICE RINK
Mass-Meeting Planned at U. of P. in
Support of Project

massmeeting is being planned by the
students at the University of Pennsyl-
vania in support of the proposed ice-skat-
ing rink at SD and Walnut streets. The
rink, according to the Pennsylvanian,
would be supported by the entire student
body.
II is pointed out that Philadelphia is
one Of the few cities that does not have
an indoor ice-skating rink and that such
structure II erected near the Univer-
sity. would revive sports of various kinds
and be an incentive for organizing a
hockey team there.
Should the rink be erected the Univer-
sity team wopld be granted special privi-
leges, II is said. such as free use Of the
rink for practice. and an expert hockey
player would visit the University three
nights each week and aid in developing
team.
2. u. Dodge, one of the directors OF the
Philadelphia Ice Skating Company has
received a letter from w. NJ. Lougee. of
the Boston rink, inviting him to form an
interoity hockey league TO include Phila-
deiphia. New York Boston and Pitts
burgh.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
Mother and Child Burned

severe burns, resulting from a parlor
.9NAre, sent Mrs. Anna Tratusky and her
s,year-old son Edward TO the Polyclinic
sr.otpltal from their home. at 1871 South
.Nn n street The woman was burned while
Hyns 70 smother the flames that tapped
eoont her child after his clothing caught
~ rom the nre he had built In the
fnIlor while his father and mother were
ee'alqe the house. Policeman Matte. OF
w zeth and Federal streets station. beat
~ tne names In the clothing when the
reman rushed 20 the street. screaming
~ AID while the blaze scared herself
s. ero ner baby. The ehild's condition was
+.us improved today, ana its burns may
prove serious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
WILL NOT RELEASE HUERTA
Department of Justice Refuses Re
quest of Cardinal Gibbons

WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-rhe request Of
Cardinal Gibbons that eX-President
Huerta be released by the United States
will not be granted.
Justice Department officials said today
that evidence In their hands of Huerta's
activities were such that they considered
Il highly important TO keep him in Gus
tody until a government Is established in
Mexico He will remain In an army camp
on the border. Il was said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
ALLEGED ACCOMPLICE
OF M'NAMARA ON TRIAL
0rtie McManigal Again Figures as
Chief Witness for Prosecution :

Los ANGELES. Cal, Oct L. - NJ. A.
Schmidt. alleged accomplice of ]. B.
Mcnamara in the dynamiting of the
Los Angeles Times building, which cost
% lives went to trial in Judge Frank
r. Willis court here today on a charge
OF murder.
David Caplan, also charged with MUIR
der In the same connection, will be tried
after the Schmidt case is disposed Of
Special Prosecutor Noel, of Indianapo-
lis, who figured in the trial of. the al
legged dynamiters there, opened the fight
for the State.
The principal witness for the prosecu-
ton is Ortie McManigal, confessed dy-
namter, who turned States evidence.
There are 200 other prosecution wit
nesses. The chief effort of the state
will be TO prove Schmidt had hand in
loading the dynamite aboard a launch
at Giant, Cal, and transporting it to a
spot near Los Angeles, where 1t was un-
loaded. Schmidt claims an alibi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
POLICE OF MANY STATES
SEEK JEWEL THIEVES
Fortune in Gems Stolen From
Widow of Late Senator
James Mcmillan

NEW YORK. oct. 4-search for Jewels
valued at more than s7s.ooO stolen from
the summer home OF Mrs. James Mcaifi-
Ian. widow Of the late United States sen
stor. occupied the attention Of the poiice
% New York and all New England 20
day.
The Jewels. the police here we're ad-
vised were stolen from the MCMILLAN
home, at Manchester-by-the-s Sea. Mass.
on the night OF August Z. Among the
Jewels taken was one pearl necklace VAL
ued al $4,000. A diamond chain valued at
$1,000 and numerous rings and Other pieces
worth from $1,000 TO 5000 are missing
on the night OF the robbery Mrs. Nc
MILAN saw that her jewels were put In
their usual place in the safe. All servants
were questioned following the discovery
of the theft, but all disclaimed knowiedse
OF the disappearance Of the gems.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
FIRE IN APARTMENTS;
ORIGIN MYSTERIOUS
Tenant Says He Heard Foot
steps in Hall Just Before
Blaze Was Discovered

Two score men and women in night
attire rushed from the Tracy apartment
house. ssth and Ludlow streets, today
when FIRE was discovered on the sixth
floor. Many carried much OF their ward
robe under their arms; others simply
grabbed their jewelry Most Of the men
had grabbed their overcoats and calamity
lent them 10 the shivering women.
The blaze was discovered In the bath
room Of the apartments OF Stewart Fra
ger, on the sixth floor.
Louis A. Rommel, who occupies the
apartment adjoining that OF Frazer, said
he heard mysterious footsteps in the cor
ridors for several hours before the FIRE,
and this was followed by a pounding
noise In the bathroom. It Is believed that
the early morning visitor may have
caused the fire.
The nre caused a loss OF $1,000. It's ORR
gin is unknown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
STOLEN AUTO FOUND
Machine Abandoned by Thieves.
Knocked Down Girl

Ford auto with red wheels was found
abandoned at Haddonheld, N. j., today.
II had been stolen from the corner OF
Germantown avenue and Tulpehocken
street Saturday night and one Of the ad-
ventures of the auto thieves had been
to run down a little girl and drive away
without knowing whether or not they
had killed her.
She is Margaret Reeves. years old, Of
5tO5 Sprague street, and is in the Ger
mantown Hospital suffering from a Sc
we're sprain of the back. The auto is the
property of Charles n. FORSYTH. of 3il7
North 18th street. After stealing IT, the
thieves dashed down Germantown ave-
nue. to Chelten avenue and It was at that
thoroughfare, near Sprague street, that
the accident occurred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
FOUR HURT IN FIGHT
Policeman and Three Assailants Sent
to Hospital

Three young men in Bridesburg were
held for a further hearing today after
a fight with a policeman who was en-
forcing a quarantine OF the Board Of
Health. They are Joseph Stanezski. l6
years old, of 1881 Almond street; Frank
Michaels, % years old, and his brother
Stanley, 20 years old, OF 1854 Almond
street II was testified before Magistrate
Campbell today that the three attacked
Policeman Vogt, OF the Belgrade and
Clearfeld streets station after Vogt had
refused to permit two boys TO escape
from the rear of 44s2 Almond street,
which is under quarantine. In the night
which followed Vogt was struck by a
brick, which. he said. was held by Frank
Michaels. Stanley Michaels was injured
about the head by the policeman's club.
All four participants had 70 be taken TO
the Episcopal Hospital for treatment
after the night. The prisoners were arr
rested by Policeman McGucken on de-
scription furnished by Nogt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
MRS. ROGERS IN AUTO CRASH
Wife of Assistant District Attorney
in Serious Condition

Mrs Joseph p. Rogers, wife of Assist
ant District Attorney Rogers. Is in a se-
rious condition at her summer home at
Malvern as the result of an automobile
accident yesterday on the Lancaster pike
at Frazer Her 12-year-old daughter Jo-
sephine was also injured. but not seri-
ously.
A car driven by M. Barnard. OF Column
bia, Pa, crashed into the car in which
were Mrs Rogers and her two daughters.
Catherine, s years old, was not injured.
The chauffeur likewise escaped injury.
The accident occurred near a bend in
the road, and 1t was said that the car
speed.
The Rogers chauffeur says that as the
two cars approached each other the other
machine swerved as If the driver had lost
control of II. A moment later the crash
came
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
WHILEAWAY SAILS AWAY
Whitney's Yacht, Built at Cramps,
Starts for New York

The private yacht whileaway, recently
completed for Harry Payne Whitney. left
Cramps Ship Yards at noon today,
bound for New York. This vessel Is one
of the hnest of it's type ever constructed
by the local shipbuilders. She is 175 feet
over all and is driven by turbine engines
with oil-burning boilers.
The Whileaway is of the house-boat
cruiser type, is equipped with wireless
and carries a complete refrigerating
plant. She is seaworthy enough to cross
the ocean and yet light enough In
draught to navigate the inland waters OF
New York. Her engines are capable OF
developing a speed OF II knots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
MONTE CROSS A JUROR
But Ex-Baseball Player and Present
Fan Will See Big Games
Just the Same

Monte Cross, ex-big Lacquer, and one
time a member of both the Athletics and
the Phillies, had the tough luck Of being
called for service on the Grand Jury just
at a time when his pulse is beating hard
with the baseball fever. And, as the
former shortstop captained his ball
tossers on the field, so he will lead the
Grand Jurors on their tours of inspection.
Judge McAIichael, of Quarter Sessions
Court. an ardent fan, appointed Cross
foreman of the body today. The Judge.
apparently understanding the disappoint-
ment which Cross would experience If he
was kept from the Worlds Series games,
agreed to excuae the former ballplayer
from October to October Is. Cross also
has some of the Athletics players booked
for post-season games.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
PEACE MEDAL FOR WILSON
Awarded to the President by Ameri-
can School Peace League

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-President will
son this afternoon was presented with a
medal awarded him by the American
school Peace League. Mrs. S. f. An
nrews, secretary Of the league, made the
presentation, and stated that the medal
was awarded because OF the Presidents
work In the recent controversy with Ger
many.
Commissioner OF Education p. p. ClaN-
ION and Or. ID. b. Johnson. president
ot the National Educational Association.
were present. The President was invited
70 attend the next session of the assoc
elotion, IN New York. next July. He
'poh the invitation under advisement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
Politician Commitn Suicide

Frank ID. Vandergrift, Democratic poll
iticlan OF the 18th Ward, hanged himself
In the cellar of his home at 270 Pratt
street, Bridesburg, yesterday. Mr.. Van
dergrift was SO years old and had been
employed In the Dlsston saw works. He
Ia said TO have been worried over an
addition he was building 10 his home. the
cost OF which exceeded his estimates. A
summons for Jury duty In Common Pleas
Court No. was found In his pocket
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
AuloIst HeId for Iniurlng Man

llr'het Oarr, Jr, Of Sound Beach,
t.'p..' "aH held IN $500 bail BY Magistrate
'thef today 10 await the outcome OF ne
.ft.,.s on George Gibson. IS years old,
~ Walnut street. who was knocked
.,rn yesterday b. Oars automobile.
n the hahnemann Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04
Prisoners in Siberia Lack Coats

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. A statement
that 100000 German prisoners of war ars
in Siberia without blankets or coats is
made in a cablegram asking relief, re-
ceived by George Volkmann, member of a
jobbing firm, from the relief committee OF
Tientsin, China.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-04

Barrel muf trimmed with head
and tails. Wholeskin
animal scarf.