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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
EIGHT MEN CAUGHT
IN Y. m. C. A. POKER
"RAD" EXPELLED
Participants in Game in Dormi-
tory Asked to Leave Build
ing-"Evidence" OBJ
tanned Complete
NAMES ARE WITHHELD

Eight members OF the Central Young
Mems Christian Association received no.
tlces of expulsion today, as result OF
n raid" by Y. NJ. G. A. officials on
poker game in a room In the building.
AT the same time the man who
"peached," a night employe, was dis
missed from service.
HE went on parties with u.s." the ac-
cused poker players told the officials.
Straightway his head went off, too, figur-
ativey.
The action was taken by the executive
staff of the association on the recommen-
daton of j.. w. Fountain, house man
ager Five of the men were playing
''penny-ante" poker. and the other three
were looking on Monday night when the
night employe discovered the game.
The notices of expulsion, thoughtfuily
omitting names, read!
Dear sir-we are very sorry to have
to ask you to vacate the, Y NJ. G. A.
Building not later than IL noon, Monday,
February 2S, because you were one of the
party playing or looking on when game
of cards was carried on in Room No. -.
the first part of the week. Very truly
yours, H. w. FOUNTAIN,
House Manager"
News of the raid" the first important
one since four years ago, when nine men
were expelled. was suppressed for time,
but il leaked out despite the strict censor
ship. The names Of the "culprits" were
withheld.
"Mr. Fountain had complete charge" II
was said at the secretary's office
I'VE realize that human nature Is heir
to certain weaknesses, and we always take
that into consideration when infringement
of the house rules is involved, We have
a very good record, considering that there
are 450 men in the building.
"Of course" significantly, "some Of
fenses are not pardonable, particularly
those which violate the association prin-
ciples."
Some of the dormtory men are in
clined to support the prisoners" on a
technicality. The set of printed house
rules tackled in the wardrobe in each
room, they point out, do not refer TO
gambling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
CRETAN CRASH VICTIMS
SUFFER ON SMALL BOAT
Passengers, Including Philadel-
phians, Landed at Norfolk
After Collision Off
Cape Hatteras

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. &c. 49, Tired,
sleepy frightened and hungry, % pas
sengers, including several Philadelphians,
from the steamship Cretan, smashed by
the steamship Dorothy off Hatteras Fri
day morning, landed in this city from the
tug Apollo today. They had been "a hours
on n freight boat almost without sleep
and food They presented n bedraggled
appearance, men and women Juggling their
baggage.
The Rev. A. p. Houser and wife, of
Cleveland, passengers on board the
Cretan, were the cheering spirits of the
group landed from the Apollo. Mr.. and
Mrs. Houser had been on a visit to
Speaker Champ Clark in Washington and
were on their way to Daytona, Fla. Mrs.
Houser's remark as she stepped on the
wharf was THANK God, we are on shore
again."
Mr.. Houser said: MY wife was
awakened by the sounding of the fog
signals and called to me. 1 looked at my
match and as l held 1t in my hand the
collision occurred. 1t was exactly 2:10.
We hurried into the saloon where the
other passengers soon gathered. AS we
gathered together at the head of the
stairs 1 offered a prayer.
Captain Wood appeared and assured
us there was no danger, and saw that
everyone was provided with lifebelts
There was no excitement and those who
were scantily clad returned to their state
rooms for more clothing. In a very short
time we were placed in the lifeboats. The
fog semed to clear as we were being trans
ferred to the Dorothy. Our experience on
the Dorothy was trying one. The boat
was short of provisions and had no
water"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
II, HE WEEDS NURSE, 3S;
"SHE SAVED MY LIFE
Rich Staten Islander Outwits
His Children and Smuggles
Preacher Into Home

NEW YORK, Feb. 26-"They can't
put me in lifes lumber room! This dear
little thing saved my life once. Now 1
am prolonging it by marrying her"
The big laugh of Captain Jacob l..
Hausman doomed out like n bell in n
fog. The captain will be IS on April g..
He is one of Staten Islands wealthiest
and most prominent citizens Genera.
tions ago the broad acres of his paternal
ancestors adjoined those of Commodore
Vanderbilt. Students of Staten Island
genealogical lore assert the Vanderbilts
and Hausmans are related.
The captain received n reporter yes
terday in his house of seven servants, at
Mariners Harbor. AS he uttered the sem
tence quoted above he patted the hand of
n slender little woman dressed entirely in
white, who sat beside his big arm chair.
Until the evening of February 18 she
was Miss Lulu Belle Carleton, his nurse
of the last 10 months. on February 16
the two obtained n marriage license. She
is 49, The newspapers yesterday told
how the captains children-NIrs. Percival
S. Jones and Jacob l: Hausman, Jr.-had
prevented the marriage. The accounts
had 1t also that Captain Hausman's pas
tor. the Rev. Otto l.. +. Mohn. OF the
Dutch Reformed Church, of Port Rich
mond, refused to perform the ceremony
untll aSsuIeu VI thS SoiiSS't VI Wv S''''
dren.
Yesterday the captain slapped his knee
in glee as he produced copy of we'd
ding certificate signed by the Rev. Ed
ward j. Russell pastor of the Calvary
Presbyterian Church. of West Brighton.
The document set forth that Jacob /.
Hausman and Lulu Belle Carleton
had been lawfully united in marriage by
Mr.. Russell on February 1S. The cere-
mony was performed in the Hausman
home.
81 have been very i'll for TWO years"
said the captain. Miss Carleton came
to me 10 months ago. From the first she
was a model of kindness and patience.
She wore herself out nursing me.
FINALLY began to get better. Then |
realized that loved my sweet nurse bet
ter than anything in the world l begged
her to marry me. She consented and
now we are the happiest couple on earth"
Reports tell of bitter quarrel here
last Friday when your daughter came to
the house." the Captain was reminded.
81 cannot understand the attitude of
my children" he replied. 1T is true my
daughter was here Friday Neither she
nor my son witnessed the ceremony, They
were strenuously opposed TO the marriage.
/ do not believe they wish deliberately to
deprive me of happiness. 1 hope that they
viii soon grow TO realize that this is the
sanest, the very best act of my life"
It is said the children have threatened
legal action. The Captain and his newly
acquired wife are prepared to meet them
in the courts. The Captain Is said to be
worth S1,000000,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
BTTUMINOUS MINERS
SUBMIT RUN-OF-MINE
SCHEDULE TO OWNERS
New York Conference Fails to
Act, However, and Adiourns
Until Monday-Anthra-
cite Question Delayed
HAVE DISCUSSION BASIS

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-when the Joint
subcommittee of the soft coal miners and
operators representing 100000 men in
four States-Illinois. Indiana, Ohio and
Western sylvania--adjourned at noon
today until Monday they were no nearer
an agreement on the run-of mine demand
Of the workers than when they started
their discussions q month ago.
The union men in the controversy had
submitted to the operators n schedule of
the run.of-mine payment proposition. 1t
would affect 10000 men in Pennsylvania
and 1900 men in Indiana, Ohio and
Illinois. The proposition of the workers
was meant as a basis of discussion and
n canvass of the situation will begin next
week
The meeting of the joint committee Of
anthracite miners and operators, presided
over by S. u. Warriner, of the Lehgh
Coal and Navigation Company, sched'
uled for / o'clock Monday afternoon, was
to be definitely postponed, as the officials
of the United Mine Workers-Presldent,
John T. White, Vice President Frank
Hayes and Secretary-Treasurer Edward
Green-are members of both the hard and
soft coal conferences. The anthracite dis
pute was accordingly set forward to await
the settlement of the soft coal contro.
versy.
Inc DltutnlnOuS coal WOTkeTS are ue-
manding three things:
Twenty per cent. increase on the ton
mage basis.
Ten per cent. increase on day labor.
Run of mine basis of payment; that is,
before screening.
The anthracite men demand:
Twenty per cent increase.
Eight-hour day.
Recognition of the union
The gossip in the corridors of the Ho-
tel McAlpin. where the conferences are
taking place, was that the anthracite
operators were disposed to meet the men
half way on the wage-scale proposition,
but decline positively to agree to recog-
nize the union; also, 1t was said that the
soft coal operators were disposed to give
the miners part of the increase de-
manded, but were agreed to reject the
run-of-mine proposition.
During the interim between the ad-
journment today and Monday mornings 8
joint conference, the soft-coal miners and
operators are to hold informal confer
ences.
The anthracite controversy was in abey-
ance indefinitely. as it was said that
Mondays scheduled meeting would be off
until the bltuminous situation is cleared
up.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
SCHOOL LAW BREACH
PUTS PARENTS IN JAIL
Woman and Man Sentenced for
Violating Compulsory Edu-
cation Law

Two parents were sent to Jail for five
days this afternoon for violating the
compulsory education law in failing to
compel their children to attend school.
and seven fathers and mothers paid fines
for a similar offense.
The most fragrant case was that of
Mrs. Bessie Henly, of 1880 Kershaw ave-
nue., whose son Thomas, 12 years old, is
pupil at the school of Our Mother of
Sorrows Church, 49th street and Lancas-
ter avenue. The father is labOrer, and
Is away from the home through the day.
The mother neglected her five children,
ranging in age from 5 TO Is years, ac-
cording to the prosecutor, Samuel Il. Van
Houten, supervising attendance officer for
the Bureau of Compulsory Education.
Mrs. Henly, 1t was charged, failed to pro-
vide stockings TO the children and they
walked on the streets in bare feet Wit
nesses told Magistrate Stevenson at the
hearing held at his office, 3947 Lancaster
avenue, that Mrs. Henly threw the beds
in the cellar so that the youngsters were
obliged to sleep on the floor. She per-
mitted Thomas to absent himself from
school for 100 sessions.
Hugh Mangan, of 2145 East Sergeant
street, also went to Jail in default of a
fine. In four cases, the prosecution was
deferred to permit the offenders to COM
ply with the law before they were fined
or jailed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
BORDER-LnNE CASES
OF FEEBLE MIND DUE
TO LESION OF SPINE
Osteopath Describes Method of
Treating Sufferers as Yield
ing What He Calls Re-
markable Results
YOUTHFUL LIAR CURED
Little Girl Who Had ST. Vitus'
., Dance Relieved Of
Ailment

Atlas lesion, or mal-position of the bone
at the top of the spinal column, on which
the head rests Is the cause of many bor-
der-line cases of eeble-mlndedness, ac-
cording to Dr. Ira w. Drew, local osteo-
path in the Land Title Building, who has
had some phenomenal results in dealing
with cases of children who have been dag
nosed as feeble-minded border-line cases.
Doctor Drew has been working on such
cases for months. He has talked of the
work to none except members of his pro-
fession until today when he was asked
for his opinion of the achievements of
osteopathy on cases of feebe-mindedness
The opening Of the Exhibit on Feeble
mlndedness in the widener Building
Chestnut and Juniper streets, has aroused
a new interest In feeble-mindedness bor-
der.llne cases and abnormal children.
I'VE do not say that we are able to
cure feeble.minded people," said Doctor
Drew this morning, but we have been
able to help some of the so.called border
line cases materially. There have been
a number of specific cases which have
been benefited by osteopathy. We had
one Frankford boy considered on the
border.lne of feeble.mindedness, who was
confirmed liar. His mother first be-
came interested In osteopathy because we
had benefited her baby who was dying
of malnutrition. She told me herself
that after IL treatments the little liar
was benefited and did not tell lies as he
did before"
Doctor Drew told of little girl, classed
on the border-line, who had been suffer.
ing with ST. Vitus' dance. She had never
been considered normal. Ten treatments.
twice a week, made her capable of taking
part In class work again. Usually under
other than osteopathic methods. accord
ing to Doctor Drew. 1t takes from five to
eigth months to obtain any results in
such case.
81 find that in every case of feeble
mindedness, no matter whether the per-
son Is an idiot, imbecile or a Moron.
there is always the Atlas lesion" said
Doctor Drew. "'The Atlas lesion is the
malposition of the bone at the top of the
spinal column on which the head rests.
Sometimes this has been caused in birth.
"The osteopath working to benefit the
border-line case of feeble.mindedness"
said Doctor Drew, proceeds on the theory
that the mental condition Is due to the
improper action OF the auto-protective
mechanism of the body. The auto-pro-
tective mechanism is affected by the NAL
performance of the functions of the duct
less glands. The more important of these
are the adrenal glands (around the kid
neys) and the thyroid glands"
By working with these and getting the
glands to perform their functions, the
osteopaths hold that the auto.protective
mechanism helps the border.line cases to
become nearer normal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
NEAR DEATH IN s25 ,OOO FIRE
Residence of DR.. Henry c. Porter,
Near Media, Burned

Fire that dld s25.OoO damage and en-
dangered the lives of three persons de-
stroyed the home OF Dr. Henry c. Porter,
on Beatty road, Springfield township,
near Media, at midnight. The property
was an old dwelling, known as the Hines
homestead.
The Media fire company responded to
the alarm, and although II labored for
three hours, the fire had gained such
headway that II was unable to save any
thing but adjoining property and much
live stock quartered in a barn at the
rear The fire Is thought to have started
from n defective flue, and Is believed
to have smoldered for some time be-
fore It was discovered by a servant.
She aroused two youthful pupils of n
boarding school, conducted by Doctor
Porter, who were sleeping in the house,
and guided them safely outdoors. Doctor
Porter was in Philadelphia at the time
of the fire. The blaze was famed by high
winds and this prevented the large throng
of neighbors that gathered from saving
the furniture.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Want Church at Roeblinr

ROEBLING, N. j., Feb. 26.-The Rev.
NJ. w. Snyder, district superintendent.
will visit Roebling Sunday to discuss
plans for the formation of Methodist
congregation in this town. AS result of
the BILLY" Sunday revival at Trenton,
local interest was aroused in the need for
church here. Scores of mill employees
have pledged one days wages toward a
building fund
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
CAT CONCERT CAUSES ARREST
Neighbors Quarrel Over Serenade.
One Held Under Peace Bond

Ernest v. B. Douredoure. OF 1874 Maple
wood avenue. Germantown, was held by
Magistrate Pennock today in $500 bail to
keep the peace, He had been arrested on
a warrant sworn out by Thomas Fladell.
his next-door neighbor. Douredoure is a
former member OF the United States Ma
rine Corps. Fladell is an attorney
The trouble arose over cats. Doure-
doure's mother Mrs. Josephine G. Schney-
der. owns a very fine Persian Angora,
which was taking part In a serenade the
other night, and Fladell becoming annoyed
shouted over to the Douredoures and want
ed to know why they didn't shoot the cats
or something like that.
Shortly after the Persian Angora be-
came i'll, and DouredOure asked Fladell
IL he poisoned the cat This led to a Sc
ries of conversations. and finally Doure-
doure, according TO the testimony. wrote
Fladell a letter. promising him beating.
Then the warrant was sworn out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
MARRIED 26 YEARS
Mt and Mrs. Antrim Observe Ami
versary at the Shore

MT. and Mrs. Clarence d. Antrim, of
|ni North 18th street. will spend today
| 10 tomorrow at Atlantic City as a quiet
|eenration of their Goth wedding ami
|usary. Their son, Howard T. Antrim,
|.uaeht at Medico-Chirurglcal College. will
|eeompany them.
MI antrim has long been identified with
dependent political movements, having
|osht Tor civic purity 80 years. He has
~, since 1905. the real leader in the
Form fight In the 32d Ward. Although
|veNihs the Washington Party nominal
|gn Tor Receiver of Taxes in 1914, he
snarew In favor of Daniel Wade, Demo-
sue candidate, in the interest of har-
was Mr.. Antrim. who during his stay
select Council from 1907 until 1910, la
hsht Tor six-for-a-quarter strip tickets.
~, Antrim is also we'll known in
|pleh circles, being president of the
|sts Bible Glass at the Park Avenue
|sshodist Episcopal Church and of the
|nedelphia Conference Missionary So
ArS Antrim was. before her marriage.
Hay Ring, daughter Of a noted
nufacturer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
FARMER SMITH TREATS BOYS
Charlie Chaplin Also Entertains Club
Riddles

Farmer Smith and Charlie Chaplin
gave the kids n treat today at the Com
ique Theatre, 241O South Broad street.
1t was done for the benefit of the Rose
wood branch of Farmer Smiths Rainbow
Club of the EVENING LEDGER.
Charlie "cut up" for the enjoyment of
the youngsters, while Farmer Smith con-
tributed music and stories. Both of them
had a regular bag full of new tricks.
The benefit performance was arranged
by Mrs. Kate Server, of 1918 South Rose.
wood street, president of the Rosewood
Branch of the Rainbow Club. The pro-
ceeds will be used by the branch of the
club,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Dripps Urged to Run for Congress

Robert d, Drlpps, ex-Director OF Pub
lie Safety and former leader of the in
dependents in Councils, is being urged by
some of the men behind the Citizens Re
publican League for Congress from the
9Th District. Congressman George p.
Darrow who was elected as an indepen-
dent is seeking reelection, and has the
support of the Wares. The league, which
was formed by George d. Porter and John
c, Winston as an adjunct TO the Penrose
machine, win place it's own candidate in
the field to oppose Darrow. Mr., Dripps
is secretary TO the Public Charities As
ISOLATION.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
FAIR WEATHER TRAILS FOUL
Storm Swept Out to Sea-Tomorrow
Will Be Clear

The ugly weather that swept through
the city with the storm area is fast
withdrawing today.
Strong west winds accompanying the
abatement of the storm are blowing its
centre northeastward, causing heavy gales
on the Jersey coast. The disturbance is
now centring near Boston, where the ex-
ceedlngly low barometer mark of $50 is
reported. The forecast for tonight and
tomorrow is fair, with 25 degrees the
lowest temperature promised for tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Iron Puddlers to Get S. a Ton

READING. Pa, Feb. 26.-The Reading
Iron Company has posted notice in its
rolling mills here that a readjustment of
wages is being worked out on basis of
$5 a ton for pudding effective March 6.
This will affect more than 1000 rolling
mill hands, including those at Blandon.
This will be the highest rate paid by the
company since 1913.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
HID MoURNs CANINE CHUM

aus Vainly for "Tummy," Meaning
mummy" Boston Terrier Playmate
ne loss OF Chummy, a very youthful
|s"n brindle terrier. is the first real
mat the year-Old daughter of Earl
eaeser has suffered. The puppy ran
Dt the house at 6113 Christian street
thursday and has been missing ever
Gertrude, the little mistress OF
sininy, calls him "Tummy."
aeF calls for '"Tummy'' are so plaintive
uines as to create the impression that
mas eaten something that has dis
ned with her.
slether the puppy ran away or was
80 pp by a stranger. or both, Is a
efy Il win bring Joy to a young
III y ne Is returned. Possibly Chummy
INTO kind hands that only wanted tO
MIN. In any case. whether 1t was
-isi on good samaritan. speed is neces-
as Gertrude has lost her comrade
Nili not be comfOrted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Woman Stricken on Way to Work

Miss Ellen Murray, SO years old, OF
29I5 North Sd street, a weaver In the
mill Of Ward & Meeney. at Howard
street and Lehigh avenue, was stricken
by epilepsy as she was ascending the
stairs 10 the second floor OF the building
this morning and falling, suffered severe
Iacerations OF the head and face and
probable fracture Of the skull. She was
taken to the Episcopal Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Spanish Ship Driven Ashore

LONDON, Feb. 26-The terrific storm
raging in the North Sea today drove ashore
off sutton, Lincolnshire, the Spanish
steamship Bagatyr, bound from Seville to
Middleboro. Fourteen members of the
crew were saved, but nine are missing,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Rossi.' an art student from Florence.
attacked Mrs. Flavelle in a compartment
of a railroad train between Florence and
Arezzo on May 81, 1914, his motive being
robbery. She returned to the United
States, but died in Chicago on December
IL, 1914, as the result of her injuries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Elkins Park Men Organize

The Elkins Park Development Associa-
tion has been organized with these offi-
GERS; Charles A. Jayne, president /;
Maurice Gordon, vice president Morris
W. Wilson, secretary ana Percy @ Ruth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
WOMAN'S SLAYER SENTENCED
Student Who Attacked Chicagoan
Gets Eight Years

ROME Feb 26.-Pietro Rossi, convicted
of the attempted murder of Mrs. Mary
Flavelle. of Chicago, who died later as
the result of the attack, was sentenced to
eight years and four months imprson-
ment by Judge FuoTtes at Arez2o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
0lble Funeral for Aged Brothers

AlPPACK. Pa. Feb. ga double
ssal OF two brothers. who died eight
apart each more than 10 years old.
neia this morning at the Salford Men
meeting house. They were John
ltlsffeH 73 years. and Frederick +,
tsr 76 years. Frederick was
Hsh with apoplexy and died eight
afler his brother, who suceumbed
ippsf. John AlderfeF was a retired
ana Frederick Alderfer conducted
81 pnaltrg farm. The latter was IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
BRYN MAWR GIRL
Welded BY CONTRACT
from Page Ono

Continued from Page One
play ("Getting MARKEDLY to try to prove
that a marriage contract was better than
a Christian marriage. She found that the
marriage contract played a much larger
part in the life of the Continent than it
ever has in England or America
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Survivor of JohnstOwn Flood Dies

Marcus Bohn, one Of the survivors OF
the JOhnstown Hood Of 1883, IN which
both his wife ana daughter were drowned
died yesterday AZ the Masonic Home At
Broad ana Ontario streets He was 81
years old.