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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
DEPUTIES WITH CLUBS
BREAK PICKET LINE AT
WESTINGHOUSE STRIKE
Forty-eight Officers Hurl Them
selves Again and Again
on Human Chain
Before Plant
woRKMEN ENTER SHOPS

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 24.---F'orty-
eight deputy sheFiffs were forced to use
their clubs TO protect themselves in nu-
merous clashes and near riots with 1000
strikers at the plant Of the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Company. at
East Pittsburgh, this morning. The strik-
ers have asserted that 1900 employees
are out at ali the Westinghouse plants
and men are out at every plant in this
section. Attempts will be made to bring
out the employees ofSthd Airbrake Com
pany at wilmerdIng today
The clashes, occurred when deputies at
tempted to break human chain formed
by the strikers at the entrance to the
plant from the Cable avenue bridge to
prevent men from entering the shops.
Forming I'm a body the deputies hurled
themselves at the chain and broke II, but
II was quickly reformed. A second at
tempt was unsuccessful, the chain being
guarded by hundreds OF strikers. As
quickly as the deputies hurled themselves
mt the chain they were thrown back.
One of the strikers was knocked down
uties renewed their attack. WELDING their
blow on the strikers, who threw UP their
arms TO protect themselves.
After repeated efforts to disperse the
strikers, the deputies retreated to the gate,
where they stood guard as the crowd
cursed jeered and hooted them. EN-.
ployes entering the plant were greeted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
PENR0sE BANNERS UNFURLED
Young Mems Republican Club Aligns
Itself With Senator and His
Candidates

Visible evidence of their allegiance to
Penrose, in the form of banners bearing
the names and pictures of Penrose candi-
dates opposed to the Wares. appeared today
outside the house of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club of the 36th Ward, at cath
and Wharton streets. The club is known
as Hugh Blacks, the former Receiver of
Taxes. who has been fighting the Wares
in their own neighbOrnood for several
years.
One banner prominently displayed, car
ries a picture OF Senator Penrose and the
words: 'Penrose. Protection, Prosperity.
Preparedness and No Increase in the Tax
Rate" Another shows State Senator
Charles A. Snyder, Penrose candidate for
Auditor General, and the declaration
against increased taxes. The hanging out
OF banners for Penrose follows the meet
ing OF the directors OF the club last Thurs
day at which. under the leadership of
Simeon Collins, president OF the club 1t
was decided 10 support the Penrose can
didates
Petitions nominating ward committee
men flooded the offices of the County Com
missioners today. In anticipation of the
expiration OF time limit for filing them
tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
PENNSGROVE LICENSE
HEARINGS ON FRIDAY
Objections Filed to All Peti-
tions-Judge Waddington
Will Preside

SALEM. N j.. April 24.-Judge Edward
c. waddington today in License Court
announced that remonstrances had been
filed against all the applicants for liquor
licenses in PennsgrOve borough and upper
Penns Neck township, and that he would
sit on Friday to hear the cases.
Directors to the petition of Comfy S.
Eagle. who desires an inn and tavern
license deny the necessity of an inn and
tavern. James Mercer Davis. of Mount
Holly represents the petitioner
The place where Trevis jenkins desires
to locate bottling establishment is claim
ed by objectors to be situated In a section
of the borough inhabited by lawless people
and on what is not recognized as a
regularly laid out street The street is
unllghted and cannot be properly policed,
is the claim. jenkins Is represented by
w A. w. Grier of Salem.
The application of James j. Barrett
for a wholesale license for Upper Penns
Neck township Is attacked because he is
not a resident OF the township and the
place Is located in the midst OF farming
community sparsely settled and absolutely
without police protection.
Ray H. Morris application for a whole
sale license is also attacked on the same
grounds as Barrett's.
In all cases licenses are antagonized as
a detriment to peace and good order and
absolutely unnecessary.
The following licenses were granted:
Israel c. Harris. Alloway; Isaac l.. Stet-
ser woodstown; Matthias Lehman, Centre.
town: Edgar II. Stiles. Pole Tavern Sam
uel II. Murphy, Elmer William d. Acton,
Pennsv1lle.
The license fee in the latter case was
raised from 500 to $500. H,S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
M'COMBS CAN'T LEAD
DEMOCRAT CAMPAIGN;
PRESIDENT REGRETFUL
National Committee Chairman
Writes Wilson Business Will
Necessitate His Retirement
After Convention
PRAISED BY EXECUTIVE

WASHINGTON, April 24.-william r.
MoCombs. it was oficiallv announced to-
day, will not hold his post as chairman
OF the Democratic National Committee
after the st. Louis Convention.
Chairman McCombs letter announcing
retirement from active politics and the
Presidents reply were made public at the
White House today. McCombs' letter was
written Thursday: the reply, Saturday.
McCombs wrote he had formed new
law partnership which would require all
his time, and that ''in view Of party pre-
cedent that the nominee for President is
requested TO indicate his preference for
chairman. and in view of the unity OF
sentiment for your nomination" he desired
to let President Wilson know at the earl
lest possible moment that he could not
under any circumstances assume leader
ship of the coming Democratic campaign.
THE Democratic organization, wrote
MeCombs, lis loyal to your policies and
purposes We all feel assured of triuin-
phant result for the partys nominees
throughout the country in November"
The Presidents letter Of regret follows:
MY dear McCombs
'I have your letter of the goth OF
April apprising me of your inability
to retain the workmanship OF the
Democratic National Convention for
the approaching campaign.
IL fully appreciate the necessity
vou feel yourself to he under to re-
sign after the convention shall have
been held in June; | know that YOU
would not have reached such n de-
cision had not your new business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
TAR DITCH FINDS ITSELF IN HOLE
OVER QUESTION WHO is MAYOR
George Washington Herrschaft and "Hoot Mon" Larry
MeClaskey Claim Victory at Polls-Politcal Crisis
Stlrs Boathouse Colony as Result of Quandary

statement To show hts contempt for the
other candidates McClaskey headed an ac-
Gordon band. which marched through the
villa For years this has been the custom
OF the winning candidate. Incidentally he
pointed out that in the course OF the pa
geanfs route be was eheered by at least
A voters
But Hsrrsehaft headed another parade
later. and it was noticed that some OF
the nlarehers had also been in the Nc
Claskey parade MeFesly could have had
parade, TOO, but the accordion players
were played out.
1t was decided today to hold tne sIec-
tion on Decoration Day. And, thereupon,
Hsrrschaft issued statement. In ID he
called attention 70 the fact that 1t was
when all owners failed that Il WAS ~
who kept the mud in the river, where h
belonged. although he regretted that ,nud-
singing had now become a popular snort
that II was ne who kept the placs from,
getting rough By putting a limit on booxe
consumption; that IL was he who kent the
place from going 20 the dogs and the dos
from coming 70 the place.
MeClaskey said his platform viu bs
for 4 vide open town where everybody
can live and laugh without rules.
AeEeely said he has a platform which
makes him as Eood as elected he viii
not breaths word about IL until q few
days before election, 50 that his opponents
viii not steal any Of its Dlanks.
MEANWHILE both Herrsehaft ana Ne.
ciazaeg Wiii act as Mayors OF Tar
Diteh. As both hold eondictlng opinions
~ afergLhlns in seaerai, the Ditch VIII
be somewhat befa4alza until Decorstlon
pay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24

vita cries Of Wen Get YOU. wen foll5r
you home tonikht.*.
Railroad detectives and depaties guarded
the bridge leading from the east end Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad at Eaat Pitts
burgh to the westinghouse plant after
threats were made openly BY strikers that
the bridge win be dynaniited
Today is pay day and $4,000 will he.
paid the strikers. All saloons and clubs
In the borough will be closed until
O'Clock this evening by agreement between
the saloonkeepers and Burgess A. III.
Snyder and, in the event Of further
trouble, the saloonkeepers will close OF
their own volitIon. u ls said p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
BUSY DAY FOR ELKToN
Seventeen Coupes Get Licenses to
Wed at Maryland Gretna Green

gELKToN. Md. April 24.-Seventeen
couples came to Ellxton today and obtained
licenses TO marry.
They were William T. Moore Jr and
Jeanette b. Egan. Joseph d. Hodgson
and Pauline E. Bootes. George C. De.
gorgue and Anna Holland. William Tyrol
and Rebecca McGarriety. Benjamin H
Moore and Helen $. Toner, Adam s.
scherer and Winifred NJ. O'Malley and
wallace C. Boehmer and Catherine
sheble. all OF Philadelphia; John A. Cuozzo
and Gladys Il. Trowbrldge. Wilmington;
Earle e. Moser and Josephine NJ Rocus-
he. ShamolSin; Charles f. Maguigan
Bridgeport, and Mary Smith. Consho.
hocken; John F. Finkbohner, CoatesviIle,
and Marguerite r. Barry West Chester,
Pa; Edward w. Robenoll. Pottstown. and
Helen Il. Wainwright, Philadelphia; Harry
d. feich and Dollie Z. Zimmerman, Read.
ing; Bimer +. Geistenbsrger. South Beth.
lehems and Kate Ackerman. Allentown;
Foster j. Rowen and Helen NJ. Farauhar
Wilmington; Alfred Gleason ana Anna s
femDleton. Norristown: William L. Hustled
and Dorothea-G. Perry. Millville. N. ].
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
Osborne Trial Postponed IndefinlteIr

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y. April 24-The
trial OF Thomas Mott Osborne. former re-
form warden Of Sing Sing prison. on the
charge OF neglect OF duty, was indefinitely
postponed today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
THROAT CUT IN WAR rUssLE
Austrian Badly Injured When He In
suits Gar

John zapotscywr, So years old. an Aus
trlan who boards at 2o3s BavIs street. IS
in st. Luke's Hospital with his throat
cut, as the result of an attack on him
with a hatchet by a man said to be n
Russian. His assailant. the police were
informed, resented a disparagIng remark
about the Gar and his army. and attacked
the man who made the remark. The latter
Is In a critical condition The police are
searching for Nicholas Mitryluss. who oc-
cupied an adjoining room in the boarding
house. Wassyl Lesny proprietor of the
boarding house, and four other occupants
were examined concerning the fray az
the Ridge and Midvale avenues police sta
tion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
!. Tar Ditch Ditch is in a quandary.

Il doesn't know whether ii has two
Mayors or none at all
The little boathOuss colony which runs
IN shoestring fashion along the banks OF
The quiet Sehuylkill below Passyunk ave
nue. Is IN The thrOes OF factional hkht.
Its all due 70 the election held yester-
day 10 see who should be Mayor OF the
hamlet.
Charges. eounter-charges and even
diagonal charges are running wild. Tor
there sgere three candidates The mat.
tsr viii have 70 be settled BY the courts
er the militia.
George Washington Herrsehaft. who
- Mayor Of Tar Ditch for four years.
eAaAns that he was elected Mayor ON
tesal ~ Al votes % the Repubhcan ticket
't4oct Mon" Larry Meciaskey, who headed
TIE Independent ticket, declares that he
tiqa Hsrrachaft Tor the once Sure
eaeu9b. fhere asre II votes IN the ballot
bez tof each. To further eamplieafe mat
tefs. Jina McFealey who also ran On the
Republican ticket, claims that he Was
SISTED. although there were only ss votes
cast fof him.
All the trouble Is due 70 the fact that
somebody lied. Herfschaft said he but
tQ1holed - men Eho claimed that they
selsd for hin. Aeclaskey makes the same
eA4IEa- AAera WAS 30 mpch confusion when
~ Eez4zE - The eieetion HAS announced
tHa4 aelfaff c4nd idate could 6nd the nen
Nno made the pFe-eleefl0n promises.
HcfeelE declared they were both wrong
Hna says he ean prove Ihat a ballots were
1HaaNea > fte box Ia his favor The
zz<t elli Craig sed BIZ Serses. a.
44e4 Ihzt tteEy thing vas o. the level
rs aa4f V4s mace out tQua = the
~ Nffsss eraI< eafEebetssel the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
BACK IN JAIL, HELD AS THIEF
Camden Man Has Spent II Years in
Prison Already

Charles Jones. So years old has spent
II years of his life in various prisons.
Today he faced Recorder staclShouse, in
the Camden Police Court, accused Of hav.
ing committed at least two robberies re-
Gently lie was held in $500 bail for
court.
Jones who gives his address as 50T
Marshall street, this city. became a
boarder with Mrs. Margaret Lilly. at her
home, Sts North "a street, Camden. a
few weeks ago. With his sudden depart.
ure recently also occurred the disappear
ance of several hundred dollars worth OF
jewelry.
He entered the Pennsylvania Railroad
Terminal in Camden yesterday and was
arrested by Policeman Kay, accused of
stealing handbag from Mrs. f. c. Hast.
lngs, of Delanco, N. J. Later Mrs. Lilly
and her daughter Identified Jones.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
TEMPORARY INSANITY.
WILL BE ROGERS PLEA

Continued from Page One
Zimmerman, Robert A. Meadher and
James Prior. t..,r sts,;y.e...
They are clerks statesmen and business
men and one a blacksmith.
When Mrs. Rogers poisoned the chill,
dren. John. 2 years. and Lorida, s months
old. she also tried to take her own life and
almost succeeded.
Physicians saved her by a desperate
effort, after she swallowed poison. She
was then Mrs. Walters. Lorlys Elton
Rogers was the father of the poisoned
babies Since the tragedy. Rogers has
been divorced and has married her Life
to her has become sweet and she will fight
to resist conviction on the charge of muir
der.
Rogers has two former wives living
and, completing the unusual tanglc, they
are friendly 20 the defendant. and If called
on are said to be ready to testify in her
behalf. 1t was when the then Mrs. Wal
ters thought Rogers could not be divorced
from his second wife that she poisoned her
two children and attempted suicide.
Rogers had lived 10 years with his first
wife, Mrs. Anne Roquemore Rogers when
he met Mrs Walters. Their acquaintance
ripened into love at the weekend parties
at the Rogers home. Finally Mrs. Rogers
barred Mrs. Walters from her home. She
obtained a divorce at Reno.
Then came another woman Miss Caro-
line Giddings. Rogers married her. Mrs
Walters learned OF the marriage, and then
is reported TO have entered into a strange
agreement with Mrs. Caroline Rogers.
BY the agreemnt the new wife was to live
with Rogers for one year and then divorce
him. so that Mrs. Walters might have him
Mrs. Walters forced her baby daughter
to drink poison, gave II 10 John, who
drank eagerly and asked for more, and
then attempted TO kill herself
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24

obligations made Il unavoidable
DO NOT feel at liberty, therefore, to
urge you TO make the sacrifice that
a retention OF the chairmanehip would
in the circumstance involve. You
have made many and great sacrifices
already FOR the party, and | know
that I am speaking the sentiments OF
an loyal Democrats, when ! express
the very deep appreciation I have felt
Of the great services you have rem
dered
! am sure that the greatest regret
viii be felt at your retirement and
that host of friends viii join me In
the hopes that your new business con-
nections Will bring you continued
abundant success. With the best
wfqheq
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
FORTUNE FOR sCRuBwoMAN
Newark Worker Inherits Irish Estate
Worth $4,000

NEW YORK. April 24.-ThrouEh the
death Of sister in ireland a fortune estl-
mated at $4,000 has come TO Mrs. Annie
Brooks, of Newark, who for years has
earned few dollars week as a scrub
woman.
The daughter Of family OF note IN
Roscommon, Mrs. Brooks ran away from
home at IL to marry an empIoye OF her
father. They came TO America, where
her husband deserted her.
She has given up scrubbing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-24
Sincerely yours.
"WOODROW WILSON,

Upon receipt OF the news of McCombs'
retirement Democratic leaders advanced
the opinion today that Frederick y. Lynch,
National Committeeman from Minnesota
and chairman OF the Executive Committee
OF the National Committee. would prob
ably be the Presidents choice to succeed
McCombs There also was some talk of
Homer s. Cummings, present vice chair
man Of the National Committee.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15
DIR. SPARR
SPECIALIST
WILL BE IN HAYS CITY
Wednesday, Jan. 18th.
At the WINDSOR HOTEL
For One Day Only
On His Regular Monthly Visits
Hours: 9 am to 6 pm.

For the past five years statesmen,
college professors, and other scientific
men have been preaching untiringly ths
theories of conversation, as applied 70
natural resources, soil fertility etc
hoping "a eheck -sRls=- eRlls= fss<sligSsS e=szste ek
the natural elements with which bo1n-
teous nature has supplied her children.
Much more important to you is your
health, without which you are unable %
enjoy any of the resources or pleasures
of life. If you feel that you are not up
to the usual standard of health, not
able to do your usual quota Of daily
work. suffer from aches, pains and dis
abilities, stop and cOnsider-would it
be best for you to consult a specialist
for this trouble now or wait until the
ravages of disease have made it impos-
sible for you to ever be well again.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15
PILES

Itching, Bleeding, Blind or Protrud-
ing Piles quickly and permanently cured
WITHOUT THE KNIFE. No cutting
no chloroform or other dangerous anes-
thetic used He gives a contract and
guarantee 70 cure every case he treats.
no matter how long standing, or your
refund every cent OF your money.
If you are afflicted with this painful
and troublesome mslsdy It viii pay ycu
70 call and have talk with him.
The doctor Is authorized by the State
of Kansas TO treat al chronic diseases
Of men and Temen.
Examination and consultation free
and eoa6dential
0mee Address: E E SPARR. ND
% Glendale Bldg.
1eth snd Grand Ave, kansas CITY, 10.
-zs1ee; cs5s City 1Istin.zi E.Ss'-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15

4 small sum Of money. Inquire al
the Hays city Drug Store.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15

The Campus Tea Room viii be opened
as luncheon Cafetria on Sunday even
ings, from to ESQ, and viii be run as
a lunch room during the week.
Grandfather O'Loughiin, the vener-
able father OF John O'Loughlin, who
has nearly reached the century mark
being 81 years OF age-is at the hospital
suffering from an attack of Ia grippe.
Don't forget that at H. D. Early and
Sons you can get first class shoe repair
ing They are thoroughly equipped
with modern machinery and their watch
word IS dispatch, Give them a call.
Sheriff Robinson mas been very busy
since ne was appointed TO the Office,
January 1. His first official was the
serving Of a summons from Justice Of
the Peace c. W. Killers Office, and he
has been ''whoopin-'er-up" ever since.
john 2. Case, contest manager of the
t'Capper Pig Club is desirous of Sc
curing oy from Ellis county, who
wants 10 become a member. Address,
John F. Case. Contest Manager, Cap
per Building, Topeka, Kansas. for par
ticulars.
Il IS said that more cities In Kansas
have paved their streets with lasting
material than any other state in the
Union. HAYS IS getting IN hne. We al |
ready have 9 white way on one street
and the posts and lights are being placed
oH another street, and street paving
VIII soon follow. Hays viii not be
'outshinedn by any of them. Not
uehMary Ami
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15
HE DOES NOT USE THE KNIFE.

Dr. Spar treats diseases of the
Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Blood,
Skin, Nerves, Heart, Spleen, Kidneys.
Bladder. Sexual Diseases, Diseases OF
Women, Rheumatism, Diabetes, Catar-
rah, Bed-Eetting. Leg Ulcers. certain
tormsf Paralysis, Weak Lungs, Astb-
ma, bronchitis, Appendicitis, Gan
Stores Golfers, Tumors, Cancers, Bill
ioEsHess, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Emacia-
ton, Epilepsy, Headache, SIeepIess-
ness, Neurasthenia, Obesity, Pleurasy,
Scrofulous Diseases, Diseases Of Men
and the Tobacco Habit.
The doctor furnishes all his own
medicines
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15


ing" have become most disgusting to
US who believe the American flag stands
for human liberty. When seventeen
good Americans can be taken from a
train of a neutral nation and shot down
and that without protest from the
powers of Washington, is getting be
yond honorable endurance Our Secre-
tary Lansing passes the matter up by
saying ''they had been told to keep
out. But when our moneyed citizens
got on a ship of a beligerant nation,
deliberately went into the war zone,
our president made an international
howl that made the private producer of
munitions of war shout that is tive
are with you! By entering into the
world conflict we will get rich but to
protect Americans in Mexico is hardly
worth while, seems to be the sentiment
of those munition boosters. This
''watchful waiting" business that is
now being played for the sec
ond term is losing all its power
to call men to Wilson s support. He is
not endowed with the insight OF
statesman. He has reversed himself
IN every great question that has forced
him to settle. The people will never
forget his attitude on the Panama tolls;
On the illiteracy bill; on his neutrality
position; the revision of tariff, and now
we wish he would reverse himself on
the Mexican situation.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15
Notiee taHunters

Owing to the fact that irresponsible
parties have been hunting on our land.
killing squirrels and other game that
there IS closed season on, we are com
PEELED to forbid any hunting or tres
passing on any Of our farms without
written permission from the owners.
c. G. Cochran & Sons.
Hays City and PiainviTe. Kzzzss-
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Notice is hereby given that there Il
sufficient funds in the County Treasury
TO pay al warrants on the general fund
up to Register Number 52s2. and Bridge
warrants TO Register No. $3.50 iuelu-
siEe, and that interest On ssue. vviu
cease from the date Of tkis pzhlfeetsoz.
Fred n. Dreilfnz.
zEesss * Els c. Eszzs
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-01-15
Furniture Refinishlns.

l am no1s prepared during the winter
months to co furniture refnishing, if
you have anything IN this line that
needs attention, call up phone 342.
L. G. Bell,
Resident Painter.