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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
STORM HITS WEST CHESTER
AND VICINITY; HOUSES STRUCK
Much Damage Done to Roads Recently
Improved

WEST CHESTER. Pa. May ga ter
rife thunderstorm broke over this place
late yesterday, 1t was one of the hardest
storms for years for about half an hour
and rain fell in torrents.
The residences of Howard Darlington
and Bailey Cooper, on West Barnard
street were struck and the roofs badly
damaged. The Darlington house was fired,
but the blaze caused little damage. In the
country west of this place the storm was
unusually hard and ruined a large amount
of the work done on the roads by the
amateur road workers in celebration of
Good Roads Day"
Lightning destroyed two poles Of the
Downlngtown trolley line near Copeland
and communicated to telephone lines. put
ting at least so phones out of commission.
Many instruments were also burned out
in this place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
ARREST IN JURY FIXING" CASE
William Costello, of Gloucester City,
Held on Charge of Tampering

Further developments in the alleged
"jury-haing' case that caused a cancellation
of all jury cases in the Camden courts when
1t was revealed yesterday resulted this
morning in the arrest of William Costello,
of Gloucester City, on the charge OF tam
pering with jury. Costello was later held
under $4,000 bail for court.
The prisoner was the second man ar
rested in the case, the other being James
White. a juror. With the jury In which
White was a member lay claim OF Cos,
tello against the Atlantic. City Railroad
White is said to have Influenced the jury
to return favorable verdict of $4,000 FOR
Costello 1t was the exposure of these de-
tails that caused Whites arrest yesterday
on the same charge that Costello was held'i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
MEXICAN BANDIT CHIEF,
CERVANTES, TERROR OF
NORTH, SLAIN IN BATTLE
Americans Attacked by Outlaw
Band South of Las Cruces.
Had Terrorized Section by
Repeated Raids
ONE U. S. SOLDIER KILLED

WASHINGTON, May 26.-General
Funston recommended to the War De-
partment today that Fort Sam Houston,
San Antonio, Tex, be the place for hold
ing the court-martial of 116 Texas
militiamen who failed to respond for
muster for border duty. He also sub
mitted list of regular army and militia
officers to constitute the court. Presi-
dent Wilson was expected to take
formal action in ordering the court.
FIELD HEADQUARTERS. Namiquipa.
Mex. May 25 (va radio to Columbus, n. M,
May 26-Candelario Cervantes was killed
by American troops south of Cruces today.
Cervantes was the leader of the bandits
who have been terrortzing this section of
Mexico for many months, and who has
been relentlessly pursued by the various
detachments which form the punitive expe-
diton
He was killed after he attempted to rush
a party of engineers who were repairing
road about six miles south of Cruces, about
o'clock today II is estimated that there
were about 30 in the attacking party.
Three Americans were wounded, one of
whom died shortly after the engagement.
WASHINGTON. May 26.-Offlcial con-
frmation of the battle between Americans
and Villstas in which one American was
killed and two wounded reached the War
Department at noon today. General Funs-
ton reported that two Mexicans, Candelario
Cervantes and Jose Bencome were Killed.
The fight lasted IS minutes. The American
force. Funston stated. consisted of ma
chine gun detachment of seven men from
the 18th Infantry.
News of the attack was sent at once to
the United States garrison at Las Cruces,
and a cavalry company, under command of
Lieutenant B. T. Marchant, of New York,
attached TO the 18th Cavalry, was sent in
pursuit Of the bandits. The bandits had
their fire returned by the engineers and had
fed In disorder into Almeda Canon to get
into the Bacora country A troop of the
18th Cavalry. under Captain Guy Cushman,
also started in pursuit.
Cushman's command overlook the bandits
and engaged them. Two of the MeNicans
were killed and a number wounded. Ger
vantes was one of the dead. His body was
identified by the Mayor of Las Cruces.
BY General Pershing's order. the bodies
were brought here for further identification.
Both Mexicans were killed by George o.
Hulitt, of the 18th Infantry Machine-Gun
Company, who was himself wounded.
1t is believed here that Cervantes did not
intend to attack the roadworkers but that,
closely pursued, he tried to cross the valley
and ran into them.
The death of Cervantes will have good
effect as far as clearing up the bandit sit
lation in this vicinity is concerned" said
General Pershing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Director KrnseH Reviews
Auto Death Toll In CITY

Director Krusen on auto death
toll:
asince 1905 nearly 400 persons
have been killed by automobiles in
this city.
DRIVERS of motor vehicles should
be required to pass physical exam
nation with particular reference to
their vision and hearing, also a
strict technical examination.
philadelphia might well adopt
the use Of play streets where traf-
fic is suspended, especially in neigh
borhoods where Fairgrounds are not
provided.
Motorcycles are responsible for
many accidents by their reckless and
daring coasting.
children frequently are the VIC
tins of moving vehicle accidents.
Parents, therefore, should forbid
them to play in the Streets"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
METHODTSTS INCREASE
WIDOWS PENSIONS
Women Will Receive Three
Quarters of Sum Paid to
Retired Pastors

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, May 26.-
Widows of Methodist Episcopal cergymen
hereafter will receive three.ularters of the
sum paid to retired pastors under a PEN
sion rule adopted by the Methodist General
Conference today. Heretofore they re-
ceived only oHe-half the retired pay
TWO reports to be considered later were
submitted today. One asked q referendum
on the proposal TO allow laymen to become
members of the conference. The other
would give pastor a years leave of alb.
sence every ten years without loss of
grade.
The conference voted to adjourn Monday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26

greenhouses are in this section. Among
the heaviest losers are Amos Burkhart,
Neffsvlle w. S. Kaufman. proprietor of
the Neffsvlle Hotel: Grayblll Long, near
Neffsvile Eli Landis Neffsville; Lancaster
Country Club; II. X. Landis near Lam
letter, near Eden; ]. E Baker, Wilmer (;
Frank Althouse, Georgetown; Charles b.
Herr and Rufus Herr, Strasburg; Edward
Bowermaster, Georgetown, and Benjamin
Lands, Litltz Pike.
With the exception of a number of tele-
phone poles blown down and trees uprooted
this city escaped all damage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
BOYS HELD FOR AUTO THEFT
Accused of Stealing Car and AbandOn-
ing 1t When Gasoine Was Exhausted

Four boys were arrested by the poIlce Of
the 26th and York streets station on the
charge of stealing an automobile from 18th
and Chestnut streets and taking II on q
10y ride" TO Norristown. The boys, who
were held under $500 bail for further hear
ing by Magistrate Watson, today are
Leonard Boyle. l6 years old, of 2s4S Albert
street; Raymond Barnes. II, of 1854 Holly
wood street Robert Gum, of 2546 North
2sth street, and Irving Finnegan Of 26Os
Myrtlewood street. ~.
The boys were accused of stealing an
automobile belonging to j. w. Thompson,
of the Thompson Lockhart Company, con-
tractors, from the central part Of the city
and abandoning it at Norristown after the
gasoline had run out. They were arrested
by Policeman Tatem after he had been
watching them in the neighborhood for
some time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
JAPANESE EDITORS BLAMED
China Takes Steps to Stop False News
Reports

PERIN. May 2s. - False news reports
have been circulated throughout China so
persistently that the Government has finally
issued mandate on the subject, authorIz.
ing severe punishment TO persons instru-
mental in circulating such reports. start.
ling rumOrs have been published concern.
ing palace plots and the assassination of
prominent Government generals Reports
have also been given wide currency which
affected the leading banks of China Sc.
riously.
Many OF these misleading reports have
appeared In newspapers printed by jan
anese in the leading Chinese centres, and.
consequently, the press of China is blaming
Japanese editors for much OF the press cam
paigns so unfavorable TO Yuan Shi.kai and
his associates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Washington Party Leaders Sued for Bill

suit to recover ybOO Tor printing was
instituted today against the Washington
party City Committee, Samuel crothers,
Arthur G. Graham, Clarence d. Antrim and
T. Henry Walnut, in Court OF Common
Pleas No. 2, by Hortlng & snader. print
efs. at s14 Walnut street. The printing.
according to Walter n. Keatins. who rep
resents the plaintiffs, was done during the
last mayoralty campaign and other dates.
Mr.. Keating said today that he expected
that the suit would be settled out OF the
courts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
TROOPERS NOW IN MEXICO
WILL STAY, CABINET DECIDES

WASHINGTON. May 2s.-with a full
attendance for the hrst time In several
weeks, the Cabinet today, at q tWo-hour
session. discussed fully the Mexican sltua-
tion. II was learned after the meeting ad-
journed that no new action was decided
upon. The punitive expedition win remain
where Il a At present. II was stated The
new note from carranza. now en- route to
this city by eouriar. Was not discussed.
Secretary q stats LANSING attended to-
days meeting Although not fully Fecoy-
eree from he recent illness. be expects 70
RESUME hig dates AZ lhs state Department
a onee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
THREE KILLED, MANY
HURT IN WORST STORM
OF SEASON in CITY
Two Girls and Escort Crushed
in Nicetown Barn, Where
Party Sought Refuge
From Tempest
LIGHTNING PLAYS HAVOC
Facts in Great Storm of
Wind, Rain and Lightning

Three killed.
At least ~ injured; one expected
to die.
A 100000 fire caused by lightning;
much other damage.
Duration of storm, one hour.
Rainfall, 1.01 inches.
Wind velocity, 81 miles an hour in
city; rs or more in suburbs.
Trees, roofs, chimneys blown
down.
Many poles, chimneys, masts and
buildings struck by lightning in ter
rifying electrical display.
Storm preceded by warmest tenn
perature of season, S5 degrees.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Great Damage Done at Riverton

RIVERTON, n. j., May 26.-The storm
late yesterday uprooted trees Roofs were
MulIin and Michael Faunce A power
yacht belonging TO j. Lawrence Lippincott
dragged it's anchor and was blown ashore,
but suffered no damage The electric lights
were put out OF commission and for a
time the lives of pedestrians were in great
danger from the high-tension wires Trains
westbound were held up by telegraph poles
blown across the tracks at East Riverton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Cows Killed by Lightning

LANCASTER Pa, May 2B.-A severe
storm swept over the eastern and southern
sections OF Lancaster County last night.
Near KreideFs Station the barn OF the
Rev. Jacob Kreider was struck by light
ming and damaged. Near Oregon a herd OF
cows belonging TO Jacob Esbenshade were
killed by lightning. Many fruit and shade
trees were blown down.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Hail Covers Boardwalk at Shore

ATLANTIC CITY, May 26-Hail
smashed hundreds OF windows in the hotel
and cottage districts and did much other
damage during freak storm late yester-
day On the Boardwalk thousands of
strollers rushed for shelter when the storm
began. The wooden deck was so coated
with Ice that people slipped and fell while
they hurried for piers and other haYens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Gold Crown for YenlreIos

PARIS, May 26.-The electors Of Nifty
lene. home OF former Premier Venizelos. OF
Greece, have opened a subscription. which
senting 10 NJ Venizelos, a crown OF gold Sci
with precious stones, says a HaYas ais
patch from Athens
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
800 Ohio Potters on Strike

EAST LIVERPOOL. o., May 2s.-Thres
hundred drawers In potteries here ana At
Newell. w. Va, struck here yesterday.
No demands were made upon the employing
companies, Il was stated. but Il was under.
stood the men were dissatisfied with the
wage scale discussed last week By ths
United states Fotters Association and ths
ters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
conquest and hunger for territory. Mr.
straus said he favored ornaments

conquest and hunger for territory Mr..
straus said he favored armaments.
PROFESSOR cLARK's PLEA
Peace viii be safest and most perma-
nent n the Allies win" said Prof John
Bates Clark. Of the Carnegie Endowment
for International Peace, though without
crushing their opponents The Allies In
clude four great Powers and the balance
between them affords an assurance that no
one OF them will venture hereafter 70 con.
quer European territory The smaller
States would be safer under such q com
monwealth of nations than under the domi.
nance Of any one Power. Even countries
far removed from Europe are interested In
which Of the two groups Of combatants
shall form the nucleus OF the future com
bination."
UnenlIghtened nations-those not power.
full enough nor Intelligent enough TO maintain
order within their own borders-would have
TO be excluded from any world peace league,
for time. said Thomas Raeburn White, of
philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Building at Lebanon Collapses

LEBANON. Pa. May 26-Employes Of
the Weimer Chain Works escaped injury
late yesterday when testing building col
lapsed during a storm Rain and hail
accompanied by high winds, caused much
damage throughout the Lebanon Valley.
Hail destroyed many fruit trees.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Barn. Hit by Lightning. Bi,yns

MT HOLLY. n. j. May 26.-LightninE
yesterday started ire that burned a large
barn on the Wisham farm. near here Most
OF the contents were saved. The loss Is
about $1,000, partly covered by insurance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Arcanum 10 Vote on New Rates

ATLANTIC CITY, May ss-After a de-
bate lasting nearly a week the Supreme
Council. Royal Arcanum, has defeated =
move 70 defer until September action on
the adoption OF : new schedule OF rates
Adoption of the new seals Affecting Al
elasses of members Nlll b foreed = vote
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Auto Runs over Delaware CirI

aged Is . Years g' vas vas ssrIensIy ps,rss %SsS;
when she was knocked down and run over
by an automobile driven by Alfred q
stiltz. She g In the Homeopathic Hospital
Wilmineton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
HARRY M0NAHAN DEAD
Davenport Man injured II Auteroo's'
Trolley Car Collision, sueeurnes-
CarrolI Also Near Death and Os-
Battles Condition Alarming.

davenport, March Harry G. Mon
ahan, proprietor of the River-to-HiVer
garage, who sustained fracture OF the
base of the skull In the automoo'e.
trolley car smashup Saturday nisna.
died at st. Luke's hospital at ll'"
Tuesday forenoon Monahan never
fully regained his consciousness are.
the accident, but he was In state Oh
semi consciousness several times.
Drs p. A. Bendixen and d. J. MO
Carthy were in almost constant AT
tendance upon Mr.. Monahan atter the
accident and everything posslnie was
done for him by them, but TINS prove"
OF no avail. 1t was stated ny .he
physicians that the fracture OF .i,e
pase vi the skull nad caus~u ">'."'
tho he had received other INJURIES II,
Tcluding fractures OF the left arm anu
leg and nose and several scalp wounas'
It was presumed Monday that Moha-
han had a chance to recover OWING ~
the fact that he had fought OH oeath
70. more than thirty-six hours lie
failed TO show Improvement. however.
and even under the assistance Of drugs
he failed to stand the great shock'
Hsi mother and sisters were with MN
when the end came.
It was said at st. Anthonys hosp!-
tai, Rock Island that the life or Z. -
Carroll was hanging by thread. his
condition yesterday was thought to De
Improved after the delicate operation
on his head, but he had sinking speil
toward evening and has not regalned
his strength. His father and mother
are at the bedside and they have given
IN hone for his recovery.
1t was also stated at ST. Anthony
hospital that Fred DeBattie, or Daven-
port was now in a serious condition.
DeBattie suffered relapse last night,
after he had gained strength rapldlv
Yesterday. It was stated by attend
ing physicians that he is suffering with
internal injuries and unless he SHOWS
Improvement during the day his con-
dition Will be critical.
Ben Baugh. another Davenport man.
who was crushed on the street car by
the sudden stop and the rush of the
passengers forward. is also in ser'-
Gus condition tho it Is believed that nc
is not in danger of death. Owing TO
the fact that complications might arise
the attending physician will not per-
NIT that he be moved to take an X-ray
picture of his back. He has been kept
under the influence of drugs almost
constantly since he entered the nos
initial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
FORMER SHERIFF OF HARDIN
COUNTY DEFENDANT IN
SENSATIONAL SUIT. Is
ACCUSED or LIBEL AND *
ALIENATION OF AFFECTIONS
Third Count Alleges Criminal CONVEX
sation--Joe Long Begins Action
Against Prominent Citizen and Com.
mon-Law Wife Begins Suit Against
Long For Divorce.
special to rimes-Republlcan.

Special to mes-Republican,
Eldora, March IA petition In a
sensational suit was filed in court here
yesterday, in which Thomas Walsh Is
charged with libel, alienation Of the
affections of Mrs. Joe Long and Of
holding criminal conversations. Long,
thru his attorneys, divides his petition
into three counts. and he claims $4,000
damages for libel. $4,000 FOR aliena-
ton, and $4,000 on the third count.
The charge Of libel is based on the
contents Of letter written by Walsh
to.a sheriff in Delta, Colo. in which
are alleged to have been
cast on the character of Long. In, the
petition it Is admitted that Mrs. Long
is the conmon-law wife OF Long, the
marriage relation having been entered
into about four years ago. Mrs. Long
was formerly Mrs. Mabel +. Cook and
for some time she was employed as
pianist in picture theaters owned by
Walsh at Eldora and Oelwein. AS one
Of the developments Of the suit Mrs.
Long has filed notice that she contem-
plates suing Long for divorce. ..-.
Thomas Walsh, the defendant, is one
of the most prominent men in Hardin
He is at present a candidate
for sheriff, an office filled by him for
several years number Of years ago.
Longs attorneys allege there is no
politics in the present suit. y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
BERRY ON TRAcHoMA.
Grinnell Alumnus Writes Pamphlet or
"Menace to America"

\tIttuGI f$IuWtuS vvEtAVo ei'R's'Ss -
"Menace to America"
Special to Times Republican,.
n Grinnell, March 1,-Gordon IL Berry
.Grinnell ex-'06 is author of a pamph-
let entitled s"Trachoma, a Menace to
America, which was published in De-
cember In New York City by the ma
tional committee for the prevention OF
blindness. Mr.. Berry is the field Sec
rotary for@that committee
The pamphlet deals in detail with
the disease, trachoma, Its prevalence.
effects upon the vision, and the
methods of its control and eradication.
It's purpose is to point out the dangers
to eyesight from trachoma and TO
serve the same educational ideu Thai
guides the American Medical Associa-
ton in spending thousands Of dollars
annually to distribute among the
American people by means OF mags-
zine and other articles q more definite
Knowledge in regard to public health
Altilo Sufficient publicity has been
given TO this disease to furnish a ger:
eral acquaintance with its nature, 1t
is doubtful whether there is any reali-
zation as yet. of its menace to eye
sight even in those sections OF the
country where 1T has already secured
a strong foothold.
The disease Undoubtedly spread In
the United States thru the avenue
offered bys early unrestricted 1mmi-
grafton. It is ( one of the oldest dis
eases known and knowledge of it eS-
tends back into the early centuries
when it was prevalent among Greeks.
Romans and Egyptians It is believed
that itkswaa disseminated thru Europe
BY Napoleon's soldiers on their return
from Egypt int1S02.
n That.the disease has gained a strong
foothold in the United States is
proved by the fact that there are
$4,000 cases in Kentucky, and a SINH
lar proportion in Virginia. Arkansas.
Illinois, and in TIL" maritime sections
of the Atlantic seaboard, OF the S23,-
900 Indians in the country, $4,000 are
infected. - ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-01
Mo,,the,,n !. Io,u,,.al Items

ing Of 100, 900, candle power search
light on top Of the big new terminal
warehouse where the auto snow is to
be held IT Is claimed that its light
will be visible at Boone. and but for
the difference in altitude, could light
the streets of Humboldt. m add ition3
to this light. four 500 candle power
lights will be placed on the four
corners of the building, with their
beams shooting upward ITO give the
appearance ORA volcano in eruption"
+ Orchard. - $50 - ~ 90 80 = f.@Hs ..a'
An interesting meeting Of the stock
holders of the Farmers Cooperative
Creamery Company, was held at the
creamery last Saturday afternoon
Several questions were discussed,
among them being the matter of gath,
tering the cream. Some Of the mem
hers favored the present plan OF hir-.
ing cream gatherers, while others
thought each farmer ought to deliver
his own cream. After considerable
discussion the whole matter was
finally placed in the, hands Of the
directors for settlement. The annual
election Of officers resulted as follows:
w. F. Penney, president; Robert Clark,
vice president; Dennis Holland, direc-
tor to fill vacancy caused by expiration
of the term of Peter Gisleson The
two hold-over directors are Frank
Crawford and John Casey.
Cedar Rapids. 81 j t&,-s,@. 5 I.
Since some persons have seen fit to
spread untruthful stories about health
conditions in this city. and especially
regarding the number of cases Of
smallpox, Mayor Roth believes that the
true facts should be known. At pres
ent there are ten cases Of the disease
in this city. All are miIdScases and
there is some question in the minds OF
physicians whether the disease IN
some instances is7not chickenpox. Ten
cases OF smallpox in a city Of more
than 10000 people is not large. In fact.
the number is considered about nor
nal. Every case Is under quarantine
and there is no chance for an epidemic
or a .scourge,'' as Boston man called
lit when he declined to come to this
city. There has not been a death of
smallpox int this city for years, and
there have been only two deaths
caused by this disease since Cedar
Rapids became IA city. The health re-
mort shows there are two cases or
scarlet fever. two cases of diphtheria
and one case Of infantile paralysis
Vinton.
Robert NJ Young Of this city. who
at the time of, his death might have
been :e-:::ss.: the Oldest pi0neer oi this
county, died Thursday evening, after
Fan illness of several months. He was
IS years old, He came to Benton
county in 1s49 with his brother Frank
~ .trkii -. 49,. a