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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
DEPARTING AUDIENCE INTERRUPTS
MEXICAN RAID IN 1O1 RANCH SHOW
Inopportune Playing of "Star-Spangled Banner Leads
Part of Crowd to Think Performance Is Over and
Start for Gate Just as Attack on Columbus Starts

salute, as the artillery brought down the
American flag TO give 1t a rest until the
next morning, OF course. when the Amer
ican flag is tremendously brought down
like that. at sundown and by United States
troops, II is eminently proper to strike up
THE Star-Spangled Banner" But TO ac-
company 1t with a gun salute and patri-
otic hullabaloo gives people the itchy home
feeling. Tradition has so established it,
Though the raid on Columbus was some
thing of farce, every other feature was
of the class which has made Buffalo Bilrs"
show famous. Among them were American
cowboys and cowgirls in action, Indians
wild riding Cossacks, Arabian gymnasts
Japanese and fancy shooters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

Every day will be ladies' day at the con-
vention of the Associated Advertising Clubs
of the World. which will be held in this
city from June 25 to the 30th.
In other words. the Poor Richard Club
plans to make the time pass so delightfully."-
for the mothers, wives and sisters who will
accompany the delegates to the convention
that the women visitors will become
boosters for Philadelphia.
officers of the Poor Richard Club are
working on the theory that the women folk
are advertisers and boosters from instinct.
AS one of the officers expressed 1t; Eve
was the worlds first advertiser; she ad-
vertised the forbidden apple until Adams
mouth watered so that he had to eat IL.
OF course, It was poor sort of advertising
for humanity, but the daughters of Eve
have improved on the advertising methods
of their mother.
at is common knowledge now that II you
want thing to be a success, you've got
to get the women folks back of It. We are
going to make things so interesting for the
women visitors who will come to Phlladel-
phia during convention week that they will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
GROSSCUP DECLINES TO REPLY
TO TUMULTY'S CRITICISM
Says His "Mind Is Clear" on Subject
of Wilson Nominating Speech

TRENTON, May 23.-Democratic State
Chairman Grosscup. asked today If he in
tended to reply to the statement of Joseph
p. Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson,
in which Tumulty places the blame on
Grosscup for having ignored the Presidents
wish to have Attorney General Wescott
nominate him at the st. Louis convention,
said he would make no reply, but added:
MY mind is clear on the situation. Any
one who knows my end of 1t knows all
about it."
Tumulty said in his statement he dis
tinctly told Grosscups messenger over the
phone that Wescott was to have the honor
of making the nominating speech. Wescott
nominated Wilson at Baltimore. Instead OF
needing this direction Grosscup allowed the
New Jersey Democratic delegates to the
convention to select Governor Fielder to
make the speech, When later the Presi-
ter became known, Governor Fielder wrote
to Mr.. Wilson cheerfully withdrawing, and
stating that he had been selected through a
misunderstanding. Had the delegates
known of the Presidents desire, Governor
Fielder wrote, they would have willingly
acceded TO 1t.
This letter gave rise to Tumulty's state
ment, declaring there had been no misun-
derstanding. and that Grosscup knew all
about 1t before the delegates made their
selection of Fielder.
The incident has raised considerable spec
ulatton and some criticism OF Mr.. Grosscup,
who, 1t was thought, would explain his posi-
tion and clear himself of the intimation that
he had juggled with the Presidents wishes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

nately there were members Of Councils who
disagreed with me and the difference OF
opinion was SO great that I saw had no
chance of fighting for the Judges measure
1t seems now that Councils will have to
take some action. Public opinion demands
It,"
CHAUFFEURS BLAMED.
Blame for the slaughter of little children
at play in the streets was placed today on
the chauffeur by Mrs Margaret Marshall,
of 1886 North Swanson street, mother of
Leroy Marshall, the 5Oth victim of fatal
automobile accidents since January 1.
ITS not so much the fault of the little
children who play in the streets As of the
drivers who run their machines at such An
awful speed" she sobbed brokenly.
The children must play somewhere" she
continued. There are not many open
spaces near here for them to play. This
Will be lesson to me. and, l hope, to other
women who have young children. They
should caution them about playing in streets
where automobiles frequently pass. o. I'm
so worked up over this that l can hardly
say anything. Three years ago when the
trolley cars ran along Somerset street a
boy was killed in nearly the same way.
"I'll not say what punishment should be
given Bradley because because | don't
understand -" Here she broke down
completely, and the words she tried to
utter were lost in her sobs. Nelghbors
who tried to comfort her demanded sterny
that the driver should be given long
prison term.
A city not yet calloused by the ever.
increasing toll of deathdealing automobiles,
today read with awe the death list of the
last "a hours.
The dead are:
Laura Chedt. 2h years old: 3O4
Federal street; died at Mt. Sinai Hos
pital.
Leroy Marshall years old: 1885
North Swanson; pronounced dead on
reaching the Episcopal Hospital
Herman Shlischman. II years old:
951 North 5th street; who died in the ,
hospital at NIillville. N j., as the re-
suit of an automobile accident the day
before.
Hugh McCusker 10 years old, of 2426
North Broad street, and his wife, Catherine
McCusker, 50 years old, were knocked down
by an automobile today at Broad street
and Susquehanna avenue, while returning
to their home after attending Mass at the
Church of our Lady of Mercy, Broad street
and Susquehanna avenue. The machine
was operated by DIR. w. J. Bieber. of Beth
lehem, Pa who blamed the slippery as
phalt for the accident. McCusker was
slightly injured. He was removed to st.
Joseph's Hospital Doctor Bieber was held
to await the Coroner's action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

'"The Star-Spangled Banner nearly broke
up the "101 Ranch Wild West Show" last
night. When 1t was played the audience
thought the time to go home had come.
and out toward the exits everybody started
moving Desperately a dozen attaches Of
the ranch" ran up and down thesside lines
yelling instructions that the thousands
should be seated again and wait for the
real finish
sit down! Sit down !" they cried. '"The
best is yet to come. We're not half through
Set"
Those words served to stop the mass
exit, sbut hundreds ignored them, chiefly,
perhaps. because OF the rain and the fact
that 1t was a very bleak night in May.
When all the people who wanted to go
nome had passed out and all the people who
wanted to stay had been seated, the exhi-
bltion OF the raid on Columbus, n, NJ. by
Villa bandits. was continued
This feature OF the show was not included
IN the program. and THE Star-Spangled
Banner" always has BEEN is now and prob
ably ever will be the signal that it's accom-
panyins event is the concluding one. In this
particular instance the band began to play
y even before the event itself was over.
Even villa had not yet appeared upon the
scene The national anthem was simply
played because everything was quiet at
Columbus. except the firing OF the sunset
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
INSURANCE FOOTBALL
OF POLITICIANS, CHARGE
4 AT STATE FEDERATION
Organization, in Session Here,
Told Government Is Encroach-
ing on Private Interests
in Business
HOLD BANQUET TONIGHT

An attack on State interference in insur-
ance interests today marked the opening
of the annual meeting of the Insurance
Federation of Pennsylvania in the Adelphia
Hotel. Five hundred delegates are attend
ing the sessions, which are intended to COM
bat every effort to promote State insurance.
Neither the State nov the nation has n
right to enter into any business which can
be carried on better by private interests"
said w. s. Bggs president of the National
Council of the Federation, principal speaker
at this mornings session. Mr. Biggs urged
cooperation among the members for the OBJ
jects which the federation has In view be-
cause, he said, "self-seeking politicians have
used the insurance business as n political
football" The 100000 licensed insurance
agents in this country, he continued, have
to be protected against the intrusion of
politicians. He referred to Ohio, West Yir-
ginia and Washington three States where
State insurance has been tried, and said
that they proved that the State could not
successfully compete with the trained corps
of agents of insurance interests
Referring to these States he said Ohio
had S433,126 as a surplus year ago and
at the last report had only S26,693 as a
surplus West Virginia, he said, had twice
reported itself bankrupt, and in Washington
State insurance had become political
scandal. in which some of the politicians
interested had been indicted for wrong
doing.
An address of welcome was made for the
Mayor by City Statistican Edward j.
Cattell. John w. Doris, president of the
Philadelphia Brokers' Association. made the
response. The invocation was made by the
Rev. DR.. ]. T. Mockridge rector of st.
James Episcopal Church. j. w. Henry of
Pittsburgh, president of the federation,
made short address outlining the aims
Of the organization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
CITY DEMANDS
ACTION AGAINST
AUTO SPEEDERS
Citizens Want Councils to
Halt Death-Dealing
Acts of Motorists
LIST OF VICTIMS NOW 81
stop Slaughter By Autos"
Is Demand on Councils

Former Judge Mayer Suzberger-
Its up to Councils. They've been
asleep. There is now no law or
ordinance under which traffic can
be regulated"
Coroner William r. Knight
am going to introduce a bill in the
Legislature creating rigid tests for
drivers eyes and nerves."
Assistant City Solicitor Louis
Hutt-"Public opinion demands that
Councils do something. 1t is not too
late"
Mrs. Margaret Marshall, mother
of boy victim-"The drivers are to
blame, not the little children. Chill
dren musSaplay somewhere"
Flfty-one persons, mostly little
children and aged persons, have been
slain in the streets by speeding auto
mobiles since January 1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

talk Philadelphia to their grandchildren
and their ereat-grandchidren. We figure
that AT least three or four thousand women
will come to Philadelphia during conven-
tion week. and " we can make two-thirds
of them boosters for Philadelphia we will
have achieved something worth while for
the city"
PLANS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
The first day OF the convention the
women visitors will be taken on a tour Of
the big stores Of Philadelphia. Women
from California, women from Texas, and
fair visitors from every State in the union
are going to be shown that Philadelphia
department stores are the best in the world
The Poor Richard Club has served notice
on the womena visitors as to what is In
store for them, as follows:
"A day in the big stores-Just around the
corner from your hotel. Philadelphia de-
pHrtment stores need no Introduction. So,
whether or not you've ever visited these
palatlal stores with their myriad of things
so dear to a woman's heart you can easily
see how, with fashion shows, muscales and
luncheon, the day be all too short.
Visits TO the great publishing plants-
there are millions OF women in our land
who know and love the good Philadelphia
publications. wouldn't you like TO see
where and Just how these wonderful
magazines are planned and published9 And
trip to where the movies are made who
hasn't enjoyed their thrlllers? Get In a
real movie yourself. Then when you re-
turn and see the film produced, point your
self out to the home folks, and tell them
how II felt to be a movie star
The theatre for afternoon or evening
and IL, you're anxious to make the most
of time, midnight cabaret every evening
you are here. Ever heard of Willow Grove
Park? Walter Damrosch says: TITS tho
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
WOMEN TO BOOST
FOR AID CLUBS AT
JUNE CONVENTION
Busy Days Planned for Fair
Ones From All Parts
of Country
VISITS TO THE BIG STORES
Sndppy Souvenir Showers
for Ad Convention Women

An effort will be made to make
Philadelphia booster out of every
one of the 1000 or more mothers,
wives and sisters who will accom-
pany delegates to the Ad Conven-
tion in this city next month.
The women folks will be show
cred with thousands of beautiful
souvenirs from Philadelphia mer-
chants and manufacturers.
The fair visitors from all parts of
the United States will be taken on
a tour through Philadelphia's de-
partment stores and through the
city's beautiful residential sections.
They will go to League Island,
Willow Grove Park, and will be en-
tertained at Valley Forge and At
lantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
4 Madras Shirts $1O
To Your Order ~
Butt to youF szaof FsqAirsHsssfs.
Al shirfs prs-shruHk.

These shirts are truly remarkable value. In
ported direct from Andersons. Of Scotland. At
apeciaI prices. Washable. dressy and durablei
they are IDEAL summer shlrts. Made 20 measure
-and nada % pl4ass
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

most wonderfuf PARK ii fhs world -
yours for any evening"
And now word ahou1 fHz @6z| sHI=e
The manufacturers have sworn eHf HHH*#
to secrecy, but just % be safe - su6zzH=
that you had better safs son1s fosu e
your trunk for the pretty eiflH koa ere
sure to receive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
DENIES OBSTRUCTION.

Louis HUT, Assistant City Solicitor,
chairman of the Law Committee of Coun-
ellis when Judge Sulzberger prepared the
bills for the regulation of automobile traf-
fc. denied today that he had obstructed
their passage. He insisted that, on the
contrary, he urged their enactment.
81 agree with Judge Sulzberger in his
contentions," he continued. But unfortu-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

$1s, $40, SIS
Suits
GAS a matter of fact,
we put better, more
valuable, more service
able fabrics into our
SIS, $1s, $40, $25 Suits
than you will find in
clothes at those prices
in most other stores.
One reason 1S--De-
cause we wa mt tol
We're constitutionally
averse to the shadow
that lacks substance.
We're old-fashioned
enough to prefer solid
mahogany to the thin
veneer.
g Another re o ma
> real economic and bust
ness reason-is, that we
CAN do it! It's a ques-
ton of quantity. We do
SOME business! We
conse n t y buy
SOME cloth, and the
laws of production and
of merchandising make
it possible for us, deal
ing with blocks of five
figures, to buy for a
couple OF dollars what
the other fellow has to
pay two-hfty for in de-
nominations of hum
dreds.
q And finally-we are
manufacturers and re-
tailers all in one-that
is-we make P erry
Clothes from the spong-
ing of the cloth to the
pressing of the Suit the
d ay it's delivered to
you.
q Blue flannel Suits
with pie a e d-b a ck
coats; grays, both dark
and light; serges, wor-
sted S, cassimeres in
plain and fancy mix
lures in a variety of as
sortments that will re-
spond to any mans
taste with just his idea
of pattern, fit. stylel
Let us send yours
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

1nsistent demands that Councils exert
their power to check the wholesale killing
of persons by speeding automobiles were
made today, while women grieved over the
three Killed and IL injured by automobile
Juggernauts in the last "a hours
Flfty-one persons have been killed by
automobiles since January /. Most of them
were young children and aged persons.
suLzBERGER INDIGNANT
IT'S up to Councils"
That was the terse comment of ex.Judge
Sulzberger. The retired President Judge
of Common Pleas Court No. 2 was emphatic
in declaring that immediate measures
should be adopted TO put stop to the kill
ing of pedestrians by motor trucks and
private cars
ION several occasions 1 have prepared
ordinances for Councils to eradicate this
deplorable condition,v he said. THE city's
lawmakers, however, have permitted those
measures to sleep in committee. There
seemed to be no disposition on their part
to consider the matter.
TT is fact that there is now no ordi-
nance or law under which traffic can be
regulated. One of the bills which l pre-
pared provided that at all crossings within
the city limits automobiles should move at
no greater rate of speed than eight miles an
hour. and that the vehicles should be under
tne perfect control OF the drivers. Inc pro-
posed ordinance fixed penalties for viola
tions.
THAT and several other measures were
never enacted but Councils have still an
opportunity to meet the problem. The
public press. rejecting public opinion, can
persuade Councils and the Mayor that it is
time to end this condition"
APPEAL TO LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature is the proper body to
cope with the situation, according to Cor
oner William r. Knight, who today declared
his intention of going to the next Legis
lature with a bill providing for rigid
physical examination of all persons apply
ing for licenses as automobile drivers.
prospective drivers should undergo rigid
tests, especially of the eyesight and nerves."
he said. 81 will not go to the Legislature
personally to plead for such measure, but
will frame bill and have 1t introduced.
1t is the only solution of the problem which
has brought me almost to my wits end. The
police have responded to my request for
operation in checking the accidents but no
result has been obtained.
MANY of the deaths are caused by roller
skates" he continued. ANY parent who
allows a child between and IL years old
to go out on the streets to roller.skate is
craZy"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Corbert Leblanc to A. Leblanc, all
rights, titles and interest i'm lots 4
and S, square 24O2, Covington.
A. Leblanc to c. z. Pellegrin, par
eel OF land in lot square 2402.
M. ]. Leblanc to A. Leblanc, all
rights, titles and interest in lots 5
and 5, square 2402, Covington.
"A. Leblanc to Jas. Mutually, lots
4 and 5, sqlare 24O2, and improve
ments, for 100000.
Vaudeville and Abita Springs Land
Company to C. Morgnett, 2 lots in
Pontchatalawa subdivision, for $25.
Vaudeville and Abita Springs Land
Company to G. l. ;BulGer, 2 lots in
Pontchatalawa subdivision, for $25.
C. T. Robinson to John Erlinger,
1856 acres in Pearl River, $1474.
Ed. Ash to E. and A. Stickers. 40
acres in section 20, 5000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
: CARD OF THANKS.

wish, in behalf Of the Covington
Fire Association, to thank all who
helped to make the Firemen's benefit
entertainment at the Parkview such
a success. / wish especially to thank
Mrs. Bodebender for her excellent
management, Miss Peters for dancing
and instructions in dances, Miss Nor
rell for writing play, Mr.. Halter for
the beautiful decorating and Mr..
Thurman for painting scenery.
III. j. OSTENDORF,
Chief.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
CIRCUIT COURT DOCKET.
WASHINGTON Parish.

Washington Parish.
Mrs. Ida Winston VS.. N. o. G. N.
Railroad. Argued and submitted.
Succession of Louis Miller. Brief
submitted.
Nathan Pfeifer ct ais VS.. Kentwood
Bank. Argued and submitted.
Pan American Life Insurance Co.
VS.. J. M. iBilbo Argued and sub
mitted.
Union Bank vs.. J. P. Seal ct ais.
Argued and submitted.
St. Tammany Parish.
Finance and Realty Co., VS.. Mrs.
M. D. Terrier. Submitted on brief.
Salmen Brick am Lumber Co. VS..
JnO. Peoples.
Mrs Laura Jenkins Riley ct ais VS..
Mrs. Widow Kizzie Stewart, Turnbull
Jenkins ct ais. Submitted on brief.
Succession of r. Timer jenkins.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
blanche & CHRESTIA
Covington, La.

The National Monument Company,
of Canton, Georgia, is represented in
Covington and vicinity by N. III. FitZ-
Simons. II you contemplate the pur-
chase of a stone Of any size or de-
scriptiOn it will be to your advantage
to- see him, this company manu-
features the highest grade of dis
tinctive monuments from the famous
Georgia marble, priced as low as 81
delivered in Covington. d3O-2t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30

FOR SEdEVICE-Register mann
moth kentucky Jack, Fairbanks w..
M. 1894. Terms: $500 down and
$500 when foal comes. w. M.
Poole. at Parkview Livery Co. stable.
C0vingt0n. La. oc2l-u
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30

WANTED-Some one that's alive
to an unusual opportunity and to
take advantage thereof. Owing to
other business, and for want OF room,
you have an opportunity to secure
far below value one of the finest bred
herds Of hogs Of the famous Berk-
sshdre breed. There is no better blood
than combined in this herd. Rea-
sQnable terms to responsible parties.
Sec or write NJ. Nielsen, Covington.
La. d2-tf
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
LIST OF DEAD LETTERS.

Following is the list Of dead let
tiers:
James Brown, Sam goldman, Geo.
Carpenter, Mss Annie Carter, A. De-
pre-, ST., Wiley Harris, Marslena Har-
ris, Willie Kinchlow, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Rapier, Mr.. Stevens. Mrs. T. B.
Thomas, M. C. Walker, Mrs. Kate
Wager, Mrs. Serreller Williams
JACOB SELLER,
Postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
FAR Moor SALE CHEAP.

80 acres Of best farm land at Fol-
som, La, for sale at 100000 on ten
years time equal payments annu
ally with interest at five per cent per
year, or for cash at $4,000. Ali
Of the land 10 under good wire net
ting fence. Address Salmen Brick 4
Lumber Co., Slidell. La. or New Or
leans. La. n4-1Ot
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Saturday evening, 1880 O'Clock,
Christmas tree for Sunday School
children. Sunday morning, at 10
o'clock, Sunday school; IL o'clock,
preaching. Sunday evening, at Z
o'clock, Epworth Lea. ue. Tuesday
afternoon, at $3.50 O'Clock, Ladies
Aid Society will meet. Wednesday
evening, at 1880 o'clock, prayer meet
ing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
SUFFERER FROM INDIGESTION
RELIEVED.

before taking Chamberlain's Tab
lets my husband suffered for several
years from indigestion, causing him
to have pains in the stomach and dis
tress after eating. Chamberlain's
Tablets relieved him of these spells
right away" writes Mrs. Thos. Casey,
Geneva, N. Y. Obtainable every
where.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30

WANTED-Empty sacks. High
est price paid. Good corn sacks &C;
good oat sacks, Sc; good small sacks,
assorted. SC; good hull sacks, &c.
Covington Grocery & Grain Com
pany. dat
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30
HER son SUBJECT TO CIRQUE 7.

ssMv son Edwin is subject to
cro,pp." writes Mrs. E. o. Irwin, New
Kensington, Pa. Il put in many
sleepless hours at night before
learned of Chamberlain's , Cough
Remedy. Mothers need not fear this
disease if they keep bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
house and use it as directed. It al
ways gives my boy relief" Obtain
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30

FOR SERVlCE-The pure breI
registered Berkshire boar. "Winona
Lee. Champion 4th, No. 220416." {
great breeding son of Laurel Cham
pion No. 1666263. greatest breeding
Berkshire boar in the world. and his
dam q great championship SOW.
Riverside Farm, Box 635, Covington.
L. jul8-ti
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30

WANTED-Empty sacks. High
est price paid. Good corn sacks &c;
god oat sacks, Sc; good small sacks,
assorted, sc; good hull sacks, &c.
Covington Grocery & Grain Com
spany. dat
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-30

FOR SERVlCE-Tne pure bred
Jersey bull, Major" formerly own
ed by g. McHardy. He is is excel
lent condition. Riverside Farm
BOX 635. Covington, La. JUST