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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
ASTRONOMERS PLAN
TO HONOR PICKERING
President of Society Slated for
Re-election-Sun Spot Is
Discussed

An election OF officers and additional
phases Of research are occupying the Amer
lean Astronomical Society at the third day
OF the nineteenth annual session in the
Sproul Observatory, Swarthmore College,
today, The slate will be made up early
In the afternoon, II was expected when the
meeting began today and elections will
follow,
DIR. Edward C. Pickering, president Of
the society is reported 10 be the choice OF
the delegates for reelection. He is director
Of the Harvard Observatory and is known as
the dean OF the Astronomical Society He
has made more than million observations
The widely known sun spot. which has
been blamed for many evil atmospheric
conditions on earth came up for dis
eusslon in some OF the papers today. Thus
far the subject has been neglected in ad-
dresses by delegates. No report has been
made up 10 today as TO whether the more
recent observations Of the sun showed
an increase or decrease In the size and
number Of the spots.
There Is no such malady as 'astron-
omers eye"
Among all the IS astronomers at the
convention there are few men wearing spee-
tacles- Furthermore, ali agreed that astro-
nomieal work aids rather than harms the
eyesight
MY own experience has been that astro-
nomical observations are good for the eyep
said Doctor Pickering My own eyes are
IN better condition now than before
began making observations
Statlstlcians figured that Doctor Pielsar-
ing 3 risnt eye has observed stars ana
100000 miles. Ss'''Vs'-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
BOY DROWNED, MOTHER
TRIES TO DIE IN RIVER
Second Son Who Lost Life in
Water-Woman Sees Body
Recovered

Made frantic by the drowning of her
son. Mrs Julianna Cylc, OF 4O42 Main
street Manayunk, today tried to throw
herself into the schuylkll River when she
saw his body recovered. Bystanders
frustrated her suicidal attempt Accom-
panied by some friends, Edward Cylc, II
years old, decided to go for a sail on the
schuylkill River in bateau. AT the last
moment his friends with the exception of
August Gaworski, years old of 4O4s Main
street, decided to engage in some other
amusement.
The bateau was sailing dow the Schuyl-
kill River when Edward tried to get his
hands on 2 log OF wood. In reaching out
for the log he fell overheard. His strug-
giles were witnessed by several persons on
the shore nearby and also by Victor A. Lew
and 2l years old. of 1910 Main street. who
within the last two years has saved nine
persons from drowning and recovered three
bodies
Leyand jumped into the river. but reached
the boys sidet 90 late. An hour later
Levand with the aid of the Manayunk
police, recovered the body.
Four years ago the drowned boys
brother, Alexander Clyc, years old was
drowned in the Schuylkin River on the
day that Alexander Clyc was buried Mrs
clyc gave birth TO a boy, who is now 4
years old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
BYBERRY COUNTY FAIR
HAS DAY
WITH EXCITING RACES
Many Other Thrills to Be In
cluded in Program to Amuse
Expected Visitors From
City
MAYOR SMITH TO ATTEND

This is philadelphia Day" at the County
Fair held in Byberry The officials have
arranged an exciting program that should
prove in accord with the tastes Of the many
city visitors expected today. Many fiat
horse races and steeplechase that in
cludes some interesting entries will be held
this afternoon. Band concerts, vaudeville
and a balloon ascension with n thrilling
parachute drop are offered in addition to
the many amusements that have been
opened on both sides of the midway
Mayor Smith and his cabinet accom-
panied by many prominent local business
men have promised to be present and wit
ness the events,
The steeplechase sweepstakes races for
the Byberry plate will be run this after
noon over two-and-a-half-ml brush
course which begins on the race track
leading to far removed corners OF the
grounds and finishing at the judges stand
and promises to be the big racing event OF
the week. Fifteen difficult jumps are to be
made by the contestants.
The race Is open TO gentlemen riders or
efficers OF the United States Army riding
In colors Albert II. Entwistle. racing Sec
retary, has received about 90 entries for
the contest George w Elkins. Jr., a di-
Wtdener are expected 10 place some inter-
esting horses in this race
The chief contest In the running races
viii be for the Springbrook Plate open 20
hachs ana hunters over a One-mile course
to be ridden In colors by gentlemen riders
During the races a vaudeville entertain
ment including high-wire rope walkers and
Gymnasts, will perform opposite the grand
stand, while band music will MI the air dur
Ing the intervals between the various
events
owing TO the many awards that had to
be made yesterday for horses, cattle. poul-
try, agricultural and horticultural exhibits
the complete list OF the winners will not
be known until late today
IL was learned however, that Or. Joseph
w Yansant carried most OF the prizes for
the horses. winning the entire first form for
horses In harness. Five first prizes were
awarded 20 Vansant for the exhibits OF
ehildren's ponies +. Masland won three
blue ribbons for trOtting horses
The City Farms aud III. W Baldwin wers
given the majority OF premier honors for
cattle. The City Farms carried all the Hol-
stein displays, Doctor Vansant again came
10 the fore, winning both events for Jer-
seys. Eight OF the nine blue ribbons for
Guernseys were awarded 20 H. W Baldwin.
baldwin's entry In the grand champion
snip bull eEent was awarded first honors
BY the judges. A magnificent animal be-
longing TO Doctor Yansant was given the
second award
Tomorrow Will be known as Farmers
Day. There Will be a grand cavaleade OF
prize winners on the race track, followed
~ racing events which will be devoted 10
the Earmers. Farmer wagons and rustic
wagons OF all character will make their
Hppearanee on this occasion
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
GOVERNORS ILLNESS
fAGGRAvATES CONDITION
or FRIEND, COWORKER
Pennypackers Sickness Shocks
John w. Jordan, Librarian of
Pennsylvania Historical
Society
INTIMATE FOR YEARS

John woof Jordan, librarian OF the His
torical Society Of Pennsylvania, is very III
at his home. 4933 Chestnut street. His ILL
ness is due in great part to depression re-
sultng from the dangerously low state Of
Ex-Governor Pennypacker.
The two men have been friends for more
than score of years as Mrs. Jordan puts
It. Tong before Mr. Pennypacker thought
Of becoming Governor"
Their friendship became cemented
through their unusually close companion
ship at the Historical Society where Doctor
Jordan has been librarian and the former
Governor has been president during the
last t6 years.
Governor Pennypacker does not know
that his best friend is almost as IN as he
is, and his physician, Or. II. Croskey Allen.
will not tell him.
Doctor Jordan has not been quite him
self for the last three months, due to over
work and nervous strain. He went to New
Hampshire and came back worse than
when he went away and now is being
made to stay in bed constantly.
Mrs. Jordan said today Doctor Jordan
had been failing for year. but that his
condition did not become alarming until
recently. and that the illness of Governor
Pennypacker had served to accentuate the
decline. She said Doctor Jordan had ap-
preciated the fact that the Governor was
by no means we'll man, but he had such
faith in the strength and vitality of his
friend that the reports of illness which
came from schwenkville had reacted badly
''I don't believe any one" she said, knew
so well how strong the Governor was, and
the shock of knowing that this strength
was being conquered was more than Doctor
Jordan could bear" -
Doctor Jordan is 7s, three years olderN
than Governor Pennypacker
Since 1888 he has been librarian of the
Pennsylvania Historical Society,", and be-
sides his heavy duties there has found time
TO edit a number of historical publications
besides writing many books. In much of
his work he had the advice of Governor
Pennypacker Their mutual interest in the
life of Benjamin Franklin has been espe-
cally binding tie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
SAKES ASSAnS
TESTIMONY OF LYONS
GIRL AGAINST FRIGAR
Flatly Denies Statements of
Woman Witness-Says Ac-
cused Never Uttered Words
Attributed to Him
QUESTIONS HER MOTIVE

Miss Amanda Sykes, hancee Of ellis D.
Frisar. confessed slayer Of Edward Boland
natly denies the testimony Of Miss Claire
Lyons, friend OF the dead man. when she
testified at the hearing Of Frigars appeal
for release bail. Miss sykes says she
win testify at the coroner's inquest Tuesday.
ut must be plain to the public" she
says, that Miss Lyons had some motive in
rushing to the witness stand the way she
did. and her conduct upon the witness stand
speaks volumes Of what Kind OF girl she
is 7 think
~ have been told by Tllis's lawyers to
say nothing until take the witness stand
have obeyed them In this. but ! can't help
saying that ] was closest 10 Ellis all the
time that the men we're holding up the car,
and certainly did not hear him Use the
words that NJ ss Lyons said she overheard" 4"
Miss Sykes, contrary to report will be
permitted to continue her course at the
Jefferson Hospital School for Nurses. Dr.
II. K Mohler, directing physician Of the
hospital, said today that reports are untrue
that the hospital does not permit nurses
20 maintain friendly relations with former
patients.
~ have not learned anything he said
that would cause us not to ALLOW Miss
Sykes to continue her course She had
such very good record when she was here
before, there Is no reason why she should
a months leave OF absense. Until there Is
absolute proof that she should not be
allowed 20 continue. she may return We
value her character and her work"
The police are hunting for other witnesses
TO testify at the inquest. Coroner Knight
and Coroner's Detective Frank PaH are
also seeking additional evidence.
One of the results of the Boland shooting
has been the institution of campaign
among the authorities of suburban town
ships to stop "spoonng" along country
roads, They fear repetition of such a
tragedy as that in which Frigar shot
Boiand.
The Morris road In North Wales town
ship IL favorite rendezvous of couples
an official there said. and the authorities
are planning to have an automobile patrol
to do away with the stalled" machines
along the roadsides
The ban on spoonng has been in force
along the highways in North Penn and Old
York road distr cts. In Cheltenham and
Arlington townships an automobile patrol
Investigates al machines found along the
roadsdes with 'dimmed lamps
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
RICHLAND GRANGERS' PICNIC
OPENS WITH LARGE DISPLAYS
Women and Farmers Show Handiwork
That Does Them Credit

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. Sept l.-Richland
grangers opened their eleventh annual two
day picnic in Lulu Park this morning
At an early hour hundreds OF upper
Bucks and lower Lehigh County agricul-
turists with their families, journeyed 70
the park TO View the exhibits OF farm
and home. While the farm products dis
played do not surpass those OF last year.
they are very ereditable. A large new
pavilion Is allied with displays Of local
business men as well as the handlwork
Of the thrifty Pennsylvania German house
wives. Cakes. jellies beautiful quilts and
o,her feminine endeaYors In the main
structure attracted the town and country
women The boys stock judging contest
scheduled for tomorrow, under the dirso-
tlon or County Farm Agent ~ r. CARRIER.
has been cancelled because OF the state
quarantine barring children under IS from
fair grounds
This afternoon L. W Lightly State farm
adviser. Of York, Pa, viii deliver an ad-
dress. Tomorrow Is big" day, when usu
ally more than 10000 attend
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TWO-HOUR TRIP TO RICHMOND
COSTLY AS VISIT TO GAY PAREE
Stranger From Pittsburgh Found Philly Slow, but
Burned Up $500; Lost Everything but Laundry Check
Cured of Shackamaxon Street Now

They treated He treated, They treated
Then all was blank
When the haze faded away the men had
retreated. And Kennedy found himself
staring into the face of a policeman. His
wallet was limp. laundry check and
few personal papers were the only things
which met his gaze. At the East Girard
avenue police station Kennedy was a lit
tie too complicated to give a coherent ac-
count of what had happened. except to
say that he lost his little fortupe in exactly
two hours.
Today he and several cops are looking
for the men who took the money. Kennedy
was regretful today when he realized he
could have gone to Paris. London, Venice
and the Alps for the same money which
was spent for a trip TO shackamaxon
street wharf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
TWO FROM HERE AND CAMDEN
LOST LIVES ON U. s. CRUISER
Memphis Disaster Death List Brings
Grief to Families

Philadelphia boy and a Camden lad
were reported missing from the crew OF
the armored cruiser Memphis. which was
driven ashore last Tuesday by tidal wave
near Santo Domingo lighthouse. They are
Roland l.. Tingle. 81 North Fifty-fourth
street, and Jacob Schocklin, 25O7 Carmen
street. Camden
A cousin of, Tingle. William Shocltley
was drowned last Year In Guantanamo Bay.
Cuba. while aiding in rowing boatload
OF sailors to a warship
,Schocllin was the youngest Of a family
Of SIX children. He enlisted in the navy
March IL. i9tf,- and re-enlisted in March
lslS' lie served on the Colorado, the Raj
elgh and the Tennessee before II was named
the Memphis. Prior TO his enlistment he
worked in the Victor Talking Machine plant,
where his father is now employed
Although broken-hearted over the death
of her son. Mrs. Shocklin said today that IL
consoled her to think that he died for his
country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
To THOMAS Kennedy.

To Thomas Kennedy:
Two hours Of excitement, at S4OO an hour
$500.
This was the bill that Thomas Kennedy,
of Pittsburgh, paid for little fun from 10
to ~ o'clock last night. He came here With
much misgiving, for he had heard that the
town" was slow, But Kennedy concluded
that 1t was good enough TO work in
So he decided to take a job on the north
eastern branch of the elevated, now in the
course Of construction. Tucked tigtly in
wallet he had $500, the result of four years
saving.
He saw saloon near Shackamaxon and
Richmond streets. Although II didn't look
speedy, he deigned to enter. Two men
loitered on the corner. They looked seedy
Kennedy took drink or two and chatted
with them. He pit ed these men who were
obliged to live in Philadelphia. He treated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
GIRL RUNS AWAY
FROM FOSTER MOTHER
Leaves Note Saying She Could
Face Her After Commit (,
ting Wrong

Dr. Cora IL. Hosk,ns's adopted daughter
Constance, Is years old, has been missing
since Sunday
a member of the family said today at
the Hosklns residence 2O33 SAMSON street
that the girl was last seen Sunday after
noon driving in an automobile with a man
She ran away from her mothers summer
home in East Rockhil township, Bucks
County while Doctor Hoskins was away
for half-hour The girl left a note 10
her foster-mother, saying that she coulc
not bear TO face her again, now that she
learned that some wrong she had done
had become known to her mother Doctor
Hoskins learned of the girls sin on FRI,
day. but the girl did not know her mother
knew 1t until Sunday. She ran away i'm
mediately
Doctor Hoskins has gone to NarraRansett
PIER, and has sent her other adopted child
a twelve-year-old boy, to her city residence
IN SAMSON street. Constance had been with
her eight years, having come direct to her
from an orphan asylum.
The Quakertown police have been able 10
find no clue to the girls whereabouts other
than the fact that she was seen in the motor
car with man. She appeared one night
this week at the farm of Charles Thatcher
near Haycock. saying she was running
away 10 girl chum in Philadelphia She
was drenched to the skin that night and
spent the night with the Thatchers and the
next day they gave her money to come to
Philadelphia. The money was promptly
returned TO them.
One of Doctor Hosknss family said Com
stance had been ungrateful for a long sse9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
MOTORCYCLIsTS RUN DOWN
Two Injured on Lonely Northeast
MISUNDERSTANDING Automobilist
Promptly Speeds AWAY

Another automobile accident was added to
the crashes frequently occurring on the
lonely Northeast Boulevard when two mo-
torcyclists were run down and painfully in
Jured by a speeding motorist, who drove
away.
Stanley F, Cramer and Miss Emma Leam-
ing both living at the Stanley Apartments,
Camden were on their way home when the
machine ran into them. The motorcyclists
were taken to st, Luke's Hospital, where
their injuries were dressed. The license
number of the missing motorist Is known 10
the police,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
rYPHoON OFF CHINA
Many Lives Lost in Fierce Storm in
Chinese Sea

One Of the worst storms IN the history OF
tns Chinese Sea is described in gripping de-
tai BY Louis Tracy IN his great story. The
Wings Of the Morning" which begins In the
AsHAING LEDoER tomorrow. The romance
combines an the best features Of a Cap-
tain Kidd adventure Robnson Crusoe 4
= Jules Verne tale and Is woven into a
homoseneous whole BY the love story which
sroWs naturally out o. lhe shipWreelx scene
With Hhieh the novel hegina
The nrst iastailment ain appear II To-
sorrows EFES1Na LEnezR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
Missing Man Pound Shot % Dean

The body Of man believed to be Gsorg.
n ciee, Of Hammonton. N. j., vas fouss
near swamp two miles from M hona~
late last night According 10 Coroner C,,--
nlnghan and Prosecutor Moore. tie man
we're found lying beside me bed~ ~ ~
head Of the man had been shattsrea =,
9 load Of buckshot The man is beiis,,ss
ey the authorities % hsye committee III.
cIae r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
Georre b. EarIe. Jr.. selIs stnres

George H. Earle, Jr has conveyed 10
Isidor NutoyitS the newly built stores and
dwellings e2f-2e South Broad street. each
II by 50 feet subject 10 a mortgage of SI0.-
coo. They are assessed az a total 81 Sl3-
oo0. Recently IsiAor GutoFitz conveyed 10
Geefse ~ Earle, IT. four stores and DWELL
mEs II TIE northeast eeFnsr of Etoa1 ana
zsek1aad ssrsets
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8ULLETINS
Mrrnonlsrs START pAsToRs FUND sEPEMBER "a

An oOoOoo to pension aged ministers ana widows and
months
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WARRINGTON. Sept The nrssIden
fIai yacht Aaynossr las been assigned 70
he use % Secretary Lane ana ether ameri-
ezn n.eupeE1 81 ihe 1oint American afexi-
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MISSING SAILOR BOYS

Jacob Schocklin, Jr., of 2507 Car
man street, Camden (upper) and
Roland L. Tingle, of 1915 North
Fifty-fifth street (lower), members
of the crew of the United States
cruiser Memphis, are reported
missing since the disaster to that
vessel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
MALARIA ATTACKS 5000 IN MEXICAN TOWN

Asl1NGroN say
Of
malaral fever
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NEW YORK, Sept. i.--sixteen deaths,
a low record foY the last two months we're
shown by today's report on the lnfantiie
paralysis epidemic. sixty-eight new cases
we're reported an increase Of eight over
Yesterday. The total cases to date num-
ber STA end the deaths 1873
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01
WOMAN AuToIsT HELD
Must Await Action Of Coroner Without
Bail Tor Death Of Girl

Mrs Eva Jackson i7l7 North Tyxaos,,-
second street vas held without bail todsv
. asatt the actlon of the Coronsr. ~
aptomohil1 last plgbt ran dowu ana kills8
Asnzs aesfia of eeIs south Bouvier
szteet = efoaa aad' shlnk streets.
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RICHARD c. KERENss CONDITION IMPROVED

the
daughter
don Yesterday
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AGNEw n DICE SHOWS MARKED IMPROVEMENT

Anew Dice PRESIDENT Is III with
to today Iris physicians
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WARRINGTON. Sept. THE war De-
partment today announced that Major Gen
eral Goethas, governor general OF the Pana-
ma Canal zone. reported TO the department
that the new slide Ia the canal at Cucaracha
channel was not serious. The report dated
august 30, atated that the channel could be
reopened in two days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01

NEW YORK, sept. !. - About 40 girl
boxmakers, who had refused TO go on strike
with the employees OF other shops in the
district were imperlled late yesterday.
when bomb was exploded In the cellar
Of the box factory OF John G. SCHNEIDER, at
3s2 and 99i West Broadway. None Of the
employes was injured
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The 10000 metal
workers who are members Of the union
have notified employers that they will strike
September rs for an eight-hour day and
25 per cent increase in wages. Union men
In the building trades viii be asked for
support
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City News in Brief

a CRAP GAME. alleged to have been ,9n ,,n
oy Julian Swartz was the basis OF Wy
ane assessed against him today in Central
station. Hts place at ess Spring Garden
street war 'raided last night Eight mel,
arrested there were fined IS each. Margare,,
Nelson, whose disorderly house was raiueo ss1
the other night. was held In $500 pan ior
running the house and $500 additional pa"
for selling liquor without license
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01

NEW YORK, Sept. I.--Thomas Bambrick,
condemned to die in the electric chair at
Sing Sing prison early this morning, re-
ceived a reprleve for two weeks from
Governor whitman last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-01

WARREN :. B1LENBERGER, oOs South
Eiftv-frst street, was held in $500 bail for
court today on charge Of obtaining money
by fraud from several women by posing as
an insurance agent. He collected S2S'5V
from Lulu Bigley. s15 Lombard street y
was testified That was the largest amount
he obtained