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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-12-17
FORGOTTEN City Property Valuable.

The City Council, on Monday even
ing, sold for $500 to the highest bidder,
Geo. Melaas, a lot irregular in shape
with 92-foot front and with width
of 40 feet on the alley, lying across
the street east of the German Lutheran
church. Almost everyone supposed
that the land in that block was plated,
but someone discovered that it was
part of the street, and it was accord
ingly vacated and sold. A triangular
strip south of this lot was sold to Geo.
Hamilton,
Since the new council took charge of
affairs they have sold, including the
stone quarry, $24OO worth OF land.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
BY JEREMIAH McvEAGH
Member of Parliament for South Dow

Member of Parliament Tor south Down.
LONDON, March 1.-THE political truce
which obtains in these countries at pres
ent includes. of course, Ireland; and Tor
the moment the voice OF triumph from
nationalist ireland is silent whilst the
threatened anger of the unionist major
ty IN northeast Ireland also has been
oversh hadowed by greater happenings.
ireland, however, is still what Sir Ed
ward Grey described at the beginning of
the war as 'the one bright spot In the
empire" The placing of the home rule
bill on the statute book has already
worked marvellous changes, for Ireland
now has strength instead of weakness
and she has given generously of her
blood and treasure in the great struggle
against Prussian mllitarsm and despot-
ism. The country, moreover Is in n most
prosperous state, for the farmers are get
ting good prices and most of the manu-
facturers are working at high pressure:
added to which. the faith of the people
in the future of their little nation was
never SO high.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
RR68iRjB2EaGE R6ijB4;5a3Gz;HE}EBo EE BoNIoE5

Chasing chickens is not allowed in
Kenslngton even when they happen TO
be of the barnyard species. Bob McQull-
two OF this kind on Kensington avenue
much to the discomfort of pedestrians
and shoppers. When the birds ran In
a store the men ran after them and
caused considerable commotion. Bob and
Bill were thrown out OF one store and
the fowl were thrown after them. This
rough treatment mussed up the uphol-
sterinR of the chickens and they cackled
their discomfort as they ran along the
street.
some one suggested that Bob and BIZ
get a couple OF bags OF salt and sprinkle
IL on the chickens tails. They did. But
they took the salt from the outside dis
play Of a corner grocery Then the
PROPRIETOR Joined the chase. Just as the
chicken chasers caught the fowl the
groceryman caught them and turned
them over 10 Sergeant Bell. With con-
siderable difieulty Bell landed Bob ana
Biu and their game at the Trenton ave-
nue. and Dauphin streets station.
The prisoners offered Magistrate Me-
eIeary the chickens IL he would let them
II can't tolerate any such foul game
as that" replied the Judge. "Where did
YOU get the chickens?"
Bob and BIN looked at each other hope
''Thsy fell from the back Of wagon"
aald Bill.
asAn' We picked EN- up so they wouldn't
sit run over. chlmed IN Bob
"You re a iine looking pair of samari-
ians. said the Magistrate, but you can
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
CHILD LABOR PROBLEM
WILL BE DISCUSSED
Social Workers and Others APP
pear Before Senate Commit
tee This Afternoon.

HARRISBURG, March 17--Representa-
tIvcs OF organizations interested in the
child labor problem and other social
workers viii argue the question before a
joint session of the House Committee
on Manufactures and the Senate Com
mittee on judiciary Special, in the House
chamber this afternoon.
a public hearing on the four child labor
bills now in tho Legislature has been
called at the request of Governor Brum-
baush to thresh out the disputed points
of hours and conditions of labor, so that
n compromise bill can be drafted. or the
Brumbaugh bill which is now in the
House, can be amended so as to satisfy
the manufacturers and employers of child
labor.
The hearing will start at o'clock, and
will be attended by Governor Brumbaugh
The Chief Executive will sit all through
the hearing, as he has announced that he
wishes to ask many questions of the per-
sons who will appear. An effort Will be
made to have him preside.
a score of persons are expected to ap-
pear before the committees at the hear
Ing. although only few requests for
hearings have been received The Penn
sylvania child Labor Association has an
nounccd that 1t will have six representa-
tivcS Mt the hearing Part of the assO-
cations program is to place in the
hands of every member Of the committees
copies of the child labor laws OF New
York aud other nearby States that have
an eight-hour limit. In an effort to sus-
tain the eight-hour day provisions in
their bill
Others who win appear at the hearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
SERVICE AT ST. JOHNS
The Rev. W. j. Lalou breaches Lenten
Sermon.

Human respect for others Is rcspon-
sihle for many sins, declared the Rev.
William j. Lalou, in the monday Lenten
sermon at ST. Johns Catholic Church.
18th street above Chestnut, today. His
subject was Human Respect"
1--WE can scarcely realize to how great
an extent cur actions and even our
thoughts arc controlled by our asso-
cates." he said This is an influence
which works for good and evil. We are
cdilled by the conduct of the good and
virtuous and the influence of others works
evil in the bad example of those who
have no thought OF God or church or con-
science and who make it hard TO lead re-
lgious lives.
That human respect is responsible for
many sins is evident to any one who re-
fleets How often does not the fear of
being considered too pious deter young
man or woman from practicing various
devotions, public or private? Boys ac-
pure the habit of using bad language,
not because 1t Is attractive in itself, but
to be like the rest of their associates"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17

Correction" ol
II the owner of the birds doesn't arriya
IN due time, some one is going 70 bnve
chicken soup. ~ H"'e
The wooIng OF Clayton WoodIpv oar,o
70 SAD ending. 1t appears thar Will
telling his tale of love to nratt,, ~
crawford Frankford waitress ba LII
ped ring from her finger, instea5 ~
slipping one on and then went -
without explaining his action
MISS Crawford discovered that bar ~,
was gone after her admirer Iegt thS
mouse. but he made such protestations -
anection, she said that she thonght
was simply absent-minded. II seaT1s 80 nc
Wooding's affection changed from that
eventful night, so the girl sent ~,
letter urging that he at least return a. a
ring II he would not return himssIr ny
letter was unanswered. iHe
Then Miss Crawford became tn5t,,.
and swore out warrant for Woo5i,'sI,s
arrest. He was amazed and IndienaS,s
when brought before Magistrate Boris ~
day at the Frankford police station
This Is an outrage" he declared ar
fully intended to return the ring, / am
surprised"
There's another surprise coming -
you" said the Magistrate.
What's the nature OF itP' asked the
prisoner '"s
IT'S % days Ia the House OF corrse-
tion.' replied the Judge.
And not a smile frightened the faeas
OF the former sweethesrts when their eyes
met
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
BY DIR. ARTHUR LYNCH

Member of Parliament fov West Clare
LONDON. March 17.--Thfs war has a
good side in the sense that 1t has brought
together Irlshmen OF the various classes
hut IL has also produced deep assures Of
disunion among those who were for
merly more closely united in the national
cause. There has been wave of reac-
tion produced by the war as there nearly
always is by all wars. and the up
holder of democratic freedom and demo-
cratic expansion will have a strenuous
battle before him If he wishes to hold
his position even at the level at which 1t
was before the war. These tendencies
nave filed me with deep anxiety as to
the prospects of ireland In the near
as a political entity from the fearful tur-
MOL.
In short, / am one of these who always
hold before my eyes the clear ideal OF
republicRnism, and behold on every side
swirlng currents tending In the opposite
direction, the impulsion being actively
given by reaCtiOnary statesmen for their
own motives This war will bring about
a wave OF reaction through every stage of
thought and political activity IN Europe,
and IL behooves the lovers OF freedom to
be extremely watchful and valiant TO re-
sist that reactionary tide and form plans
so that after tho war they may carry
on again the progress toward a higher
and frecr civilization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
GRAND JURY WILL PROBE
FIGHT AGAINST JUDGE
Lindsey Case to Be Given Airing by
District Attorney.

DENVER, Col, March 1.-THE bitter
fight which has centred about Judge Ben
B. Lindsey, Of the Juvenile Court for
years, Is to have complete airing by
tho Grand Jury This was the assurance
from District Attorney Rush today He is
preparing to call witnesses from both
sides who have been prominent In the
fight and in addition will welcome any
other testimony that may be offered.
Judge Lindsey today declared he was
anxious for the inquiry TO get under
way and expressed the belief that some
of his enemies would be under indict-
ment before the matter is closed. DR.,
Mary e. Bates, head of the Women's
Protective League, and one of the leaders
in the long fight which has been waged
against the Judge, also expressed her
pleasure at the prospects of a Grand Jury
probe, She insisted that evidence will be
presented to back up charges made
against Lindsey.
Perjury, libel. falsifying records theft
and forgery are only a few of the charges
which have been hurled back and forth
during the fight between Judge Lindsey
and what he terms "the beast"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
PROTESTS AGAINST OLD
INNS IN MONTGOMERY
Witnesses Declare Inmates of
County Almshouse Got
Drinks at Hotel.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. March i.-EVi-
dencc Of specific violation of the law by
the proprietors of some Of the Oldest inns
and roadhouses in Montgomery County
was given in the License Court at Nor
ristown this morning, at the hearings
for renewal of licenses. Under a special
ruling, specific violations were heard all
though the remonstrances have been filed
on the ground of lack of necessity Judges
Swartz and Miller heard the cases.
William p. Detwiler, Secretary OF the
Montgomery County Horticultural So
ciety, testified against the granting OF
license to the Black Rock Hotel, Upper
Province Township. He said that Ellis
]. Butt. proprietor of the hotel, had
stated that the prosperity of his bIs-
ness depended chiefly upon automobile
parties from Norristown.
George Hallman, member of the School
Board, testified that the School Board,
Road Board and Township Auditors, all
of whom met there did not need liquor
to transact business.
Butt, testirying in his own behalf, as
serted that his place was necessary for
the accommodation of the public espe-
cally since public sales we're held there
Or. Joel -. Brown, steward of the COun-
ty AlmShUuse, near the hotel. testified
that as late as March | two inmates Of
the almshouse, both young men, came
from the hotel In an intoxicated condi-
ton He said inmates had often gone
to the hotel and become intoxicated. This
had occurred. he said. at least a dozen
times in the last year.
The case was continued until the in
mates who were said to have purchased
liquor could be brought before the court.
The old HOrsham Hotel, in Horsham
township, OF which Harry S. Nash is
proprietor, was attacked on the ground
that there was no necessity for it's eNis-
tence. by Frank Worth. a member of the
School Bonrd, Edward Radcliffe. n store
keeper near the hotel, testified that he
had seen "a number of men enter the hotel
sober and leave 1t intoxicated
Samuel II. High, attorney for Nash
said Nash had driven Radcliffe from his
race track about two years ago. Rad
cIiffe admitted that he was not friendly
with Nash since that time.
Harry Worth. auditor for the town
ship, testified that he had been in the
hotel and had stood at the bar and seen
intoxicated men served with liquor Men
Of known Incorporate habits. he said,
had been served during his presence in
the hotel He convulsed the courtroom
by an impromptu Improvisation of nm |
intoXicate ed man, when he was asked how |
he knew when n man was drunk. Other /,
witnesses corroborated his testimony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
HOUSE PASSES BILL
TO BOOST AMERICA
Urges People of State to Pur-
chase Only Goods Made in
United States.

HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE House
Of Representatives went on record today,
heartily recommending the America"
movement, passing by unanimous vote the
bill introduced by Representative William
j. MoCaig, Allegheny, which follows:
Whereas. American manufacturing n
dustries are only operating to a small
percentage of their capacities at the
present time, which is chiefly attributed
to the unstable business conditions and
general depression existing throughout
the country. and
Whereas, the State of Pennsylvania,
the counties. cities, boroughs, townships,
public school boards, public and private
institutions as well as the citizens or
Pennsylvania constantly have occasion to
purchase equipment and supplies which
are produced and manufactured in the
United States of America and
Whereas, the Legislature of the State
of Pennsylvania is desrous Of promoting
the patronage of manufacturing industries
OF the United States of America for the
purpose of restoring prosperity to the
people of Pennsylvania and the United
States, therefore. be 1t
Resolved, BY the members of the
House of Representatives, in general as
scmbly met, that the officers of the vari-
GUS departments of the government OF
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania be
requested to purchase and specify at all
times the products of the United States
of America. and that the various coun-
ties, cities, boroughs, townships boards
of public education, public school boards,
public and private institutions throughout
this Commonwealth as we'll as the
private citizens. be urged to specify and
buy products OF the United States Of
America; and, be II further
Resolved. That this resolution be dis
seminnted and widely published through
out this Commonwealth by the news
papers of the Commonwealth of Pcnnsyl-
vanla, so that all counties. cities, bor-
oughs. townships, boards of education,
school boards, public and private institu-
tions throughout this Commonwealth and
private citizens be informed of the adop-
tion of this resolution by the House of
Representatives"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
MAY BE LIMITED
Measure Curtailing Election
Bills of Judgeship Candi-
dates Offered by Ware.
LrnnM , sr,rr connrsroNpENr. ]

HARRISBURG, March 1.-THE Ware
bill TO prevent the expenditure of large
sums of money by candidates for judge
ships in their campaigns for election, was
prepared primarily to open the way for
Judge urlady, of the Superior Court to
become q candidate for reelection, and
also to prevent condition Of affairs
similar to that of last year, when it
is said, enormous sums were spent by
three of the candidates for Judgeshlps,
The measure was prepared by Attorney
General Brown at the suggestion of Gov
crnor Brumbaugh IL was introduced In
the Senate last night by Senator Ware.
Immediately after the election of Gov
ernor Brumbaugh, last November. Judge
Orlady was considered the strongest can
didate for the position of Attorney Gen
eral in the new administration. He later
withdrew, and at that time 1t was said
that the Governor would support him for
recollection.
Recently Judge orlady announced that
he would not be n candidate to succeed
himself as he was unable to bear the
financial burden OF n campaign. The
Ware bill would cover his case, as 1t flxes
the amount to be spent by candidates at
both the primaries and the general cleo
ton and provides that the State Is to
reimburse the candidates for money eX-
pended at the general election.
The bill limits candidates for the STU
preme and Superior Courts to the expen-
ditlre or 5000 in attempting to secure
nominations at the primary elections.
Candidates for all other Judgeships are
limited to the expenditure of $500 in the
primaries.
After the primaries, no person or or
ganzation would be permitted to expend
for or against or contribute to the cam
paign expenses of candidate for judicial
office at the general election. In the gem
eral election campaign, candidates for tho
Supreme and Superior Courts are limited
to the expenditure of $500, and candidates
for all other iudgeships to $500. Follow
ing the election. and after the candidates
have filed their expense accounts with
tho courts, the State is to reimburse them
for money expended. Certitlcation to the
Auditor General that the law had been
compiled with would empower that official
TO issue warrants to the candidates for
their expenses.
Violation of the act is made punishable
by n fine of not less than $50 nor more
than $1,000. or Imprisonment for not less
than one month nor more than two years,
or both.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
CAPT. MILES HILLARY
For Several Years Connected With
NJ and NJ. Company.

Captain Miles Hillary, who formrelv
was commodore of William Vanderbilt's >
yacht Valiant on it's cruise around the
world, but more recently connected with
the Merchants and Miners Transporta-
tIon Company, died this morning in New
York. He was in his 5ith year, and
succumbed To a complication of diseases
Captain Hillary resigned from the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company five months ago after 10 years
of active service. He was in command
of the S. S. Persian when i'll health forced
him into retirement.
Captain Hillary was born in Boston
When a boy he ran away from home to
Join ships crew on its voyage across
the Atlantic.
In his long and thrilling experience as
seaman Captain Hillary Travelled far
and wide, touching every known port on
the globe.
He was interested with the command
of the Battleship Arkansas when that
vessel made its notable trial trip last
year from the New York Shipbuildng
yards.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
DECLINES TO PROSECUTE
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Attorney General Sees No Ground for
Action Under Antitrust Law.

WARRINGTON, March 1Z-James NJ
PECK who as counsel for the Sun Asso-
ciatIon recently asked the Department
of Justice TO prosecute the Associated
press for alleged violation of the anti
trust law. has received letter from At
torney General Gregory informing MN
there is no ground on which he can take
such action. Mr.. Gregory says:
Assuming that the Kind OF service
I'm which the Associated Press is engaged
ia Interstate commerce "a question not
free from doubt, nevertheless am OF
the opinion that It is no violation of the
antitrust act for group OF newspapers
to form an association TO collect and dis
tribute news for their own benefit, and
to that end to agree to furnish the news
collected by them to each other or to the
association; provided that no attempt is
made to prevent the members from pur-
chasing or otherwise obtaining news from
rival agencies II that is true, the
corollary must be true; namely, that
newspapers desiring to form and main
tnin such an organization may deter
mine who shall be and who shall not
be their associates.
This, of course, is not to say that
such an association might not develop
into an unlawful monopoly. The facts
adduced. however. In my opinion, do not
show that has happened In the case of
the Associated Press"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
ST. PATRICK DIDN'T ARRIVE
Her Failure to Appear Disappoints
Loyal Sons of Erin.

Her Failure to Appear Disappoints
Loyal Sons of Erin.
ST. Patrick did not get to Philadelphia
this morning. Many loyal sons Of Old
Erin were disappointed For many days
they had planned a royal reception. But
when no St. Patrick appeared the yards
OF green bunting which We're TO have
been used in decorations were sorrowfully
slowed away.
This St. Patrick. strange to say, is not
an ITishman; stranger still is the fact
thar this st. Patrick is spoken Of as
she"
Just TO remove all doubts the ST. Pat
rick referred to is the steamship st. Pat
rick
Many faithful natives OF the Emerald
Isle who had expected the arrival OF the
steamship were In a quandary They hon
ored the name of their patron saint, but
they did not have any too much love for
the English flag. This question was set
tied when II was announced that Captain
Mayo, OF the 81. Patrick, was going TO
have a green nag with harp OF gold in
the centre fying instead OF the British
emblem.
The ST. Patrick is bound here from
Rangoon, India. She Is carrying a full
cargo OF valuable East Indian products.
She left Rangoon on January 2s II is
believed that her arrival has been delayed
by the military activities around the Suez
Canal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
LIFE AND PRAYER

The MONDAY service in old ST. Peters,
Sd and Pine streets, was conducted by
the Rev. j. w, B, Stewart, assistant
rector of the church, who took for his
theme, christian Life in Action and
Prayer" "It is easy enough to hit the
trail" he said, but prayer is needed
to keep us on II.
The will is the dynamo of all human
action. Before any action can begin, the
will must give it's consent. 1t must direct
the mind. which sends on the message TO
the motor centres of action. In order
to act like Christians we must Christian
lie our will. We must bring our will
into union with Gods will We must
pray, THY will be done Prayer then, is
the expression of the purest Christian life
in action, II is not selfish. 1t is the
inspiration TO do our lifes work better"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-17
MRS. SCATTERG00D LEFT
FUND FOR HOSPITAL BED
Letters Granted for j. r. Rhoads Es-
tate-Wills Probated.

Elizabeth 6 Scattergood who died
RECENTLY at eSOO Green street. beoueathed
from hrr So5 o0G estate s5O00 to the Unhno-
mann Hospital TO endow n he'd In the
chIldren's ward as memorial to MARY
Phipps Scnttcrrood. n daughter of the
testntrix. 4 bcouest of $1,000 is also made
IA erdow a hed in tho yomen.s medical
ward and another in the mems surgical
ward of the Hahnemann Hospital
The rssidue of the nropertv after be-
quests are rnpde tn n brother William r.
Hallowou. and other relatives goes IN
the Home for Consumptlves at Chestnut
nm
Josenh r Rhoeds ATTORNEY and frut
vice nresIdent Of the Merchonts' Union
Trust Comnanv who died March ? ar
CITY and Lancaster avenues. left an estere
of more than sIbO OGO 10 bis widow
Amanda s Rhoads. n son T. Howard
Rhoads and a daughter Alice s NPerston.
Letters testanentarv were granted in the
estate TODAY to the Merchants Union
Trust Companv.
Other willis nrohated today u,ere thoso
of John u. Poole 112 North Alden street
whose estate announced 70 s4t. ZOO. Janoea
c. McDonald. 1900 Walton avenue. sa5,O.
George Hooman. 713 Venenpo street s7OOo.
Frederick Turner. 2lO North 81 streer
$500. Zenoba r T,oder 5I7 south Stb
street $1,000. John Ferguson 2S36 RosobIiI
street sgOOO. TuIio Eeenanc G717 Hoyor'
ford avenue. 5000
Personal propcrtv left bv Mary Rush
ton. widow of Richard II Rushton
former presIdcnt or The Eour,b Stroat