davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
EAST ST. JoHNsBURY

-(Mrs. G. w. Dodge. Correspondent
Mrs. Evelyn Ranney and 11er daugh-
ters, Misses Esther and Edith, spent
Thanksgiving -at East Concord with
Mrs. Ranneys father-in-law, Scotto
Ranney. Mr.. and Mrs Herman Miller
of Lyndonville We're guests4at the Ran
ney home the last of the week
Mrs. Henry Langden of Bristol has
been visiting her friend. Mrs. Roy
Montgomery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
KAT LGEV

ID. c. HARRINGTON, Passumpsic
A. +. GALBRAITH, f. Barnet
THORNTON < HARVEY, w. Barnet
JULIAN p. LAUGHLIN, Barnet
JOHN p. WEEKS, ST. Johnsbury
o. B. CUTTING & CO., Concord
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
WEST WATERFORD.

(Mrs. e. A. Blodgett, Correspondent
e. J. Farnham is working for Gill
bert Lemere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06

Caledonian Want Ads Pay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
EVANGELTST'S ''COME"
BRINGS 100 TO ALTAR
DR.. J. Wilbur Chapman Issues
First Call for Converts at
Washington, Pa.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Feb. 26.-For the
first time in the week of his religious serv-
ices at this place, Dr. Wilbur Chapman
last night sounded the call for converts
The invitation struck the crowded taber-
nacle with surprise, for few of the audi
ence had believed he would ask for con-
verts for two weeks. But when the call
came almost 100 men, women and children
came to the altar, and there Doctor Chap
man talked with them few moments and
then gave them all a hearty handshake.
Free from all sensationalism or grand
stand play" was this first call of Doctor
Chapman's. 1t followed a powerful SER
mon on Eternity" In which he made this
statement:
Five minutes after death you will
regret the way you spent your life."
After the last word of the discourse
had died away and the big wooden tent
was silent, save for a muffied sob here
and there, the evangelist suddenly leaned
forward and said, Come" And they
came.
Tomorrow the evangelist wiz begin his
second week here and will have one of
the busiest days OF his stay. Doctor
Chapman will conduct several prayer
meetings at private homes. will speak
In the tabernacle at o'clock In the after
noon, at the First Methodist Episcopal
Church at 6I5, and the tabernacle at
1880.
c. NJ. Alexander. music director has
recovered from his injuries received in a
taxicab accident in Pittsburgh, and will
come to Washington Monday,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
WOMAN BEQUEATHS 500
TO ORPHANS AND MISSIONS
Will of Esther P. Merchant Probated.
Personally Appraisals

A bequest of $500 to the Baptist Or
phanage of Philadelphia, and -bequests of
$100 each to the Women's Foreign Mis-
sions and the Women's Home Missions
are included in the will OF sther p. Mer-
chant, 1907 Girard avenue, admitted to
probate today The estate, valued at
$4,000, goes to relatives.
The will of Richard Thompson, AT
Duncannon avenue, leaves an estate val
ued at $4,000 to the testator's widow
Margaret Thompson. 1t also includes
bequest of $25 to st. Johns Protectory
Norristown Pa
An estate, valued at $4,000, is dis
posed of by the will OF Charles Z. She'd
aker, senior member of the firm OF Charles
r. Shedaker & Sons. who died at $40 West
Coulter street, Germantown, on February
3. The testator leaves his property to his
six children, three sons and three daugh-
ters.
Other Wills probated were those of Kate
A. Walsh, 1892 Diamond street. S44500 !;
Hanna 2. Holcomb, 1877 North goth street
S14,500; Thomas Gray, 1928 West Somer-
set street; Joseph Clark. 1887 East Firth
street, $4,000; I.etitia Gibbens. who died
in the Hahnemann Hospital S25O0 !;
Ethelyn NJ. Douglas, Saranac Lake, n. Y,
S25OO, and Bertha Abrahams, 11S North
Ruby street, $4,000.
The personally of the estate of Thomas
Parker has been appraised at S75667.S7: !:
William Wagner, s54,716,24; Hanna e.
Holcomb, $l2,97612; Matilda H. Winner
S46l2.51; Janet Latta, s4327.76. and
Michael ]. Cavanaugh, S2646,34.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
BARTENDERS MUST NOT
HIT DRUNKEN PATRONS
Magistrate Strongly Rebukes Rum
Dispenser Who Used Rubber Hose
Persuader

An utimatum to bartenders and sa-
loonkeepers that they would be held for
court when they struck n man. who, un-
der the influence of liquor, verbally as
saulted them, was handed down to the
rumsellers this morning by Magistrate
Carson during the course of a hearing at
the Park and Lehigh avenues station.
The case was that of a drunken man
who walked into a saloon at Germantown
avenue and Cambria street early this
morning, was refused drink because of
his condition and was then cracked on the
head with a piece of hard rubber hose
when it is said he told the bartender
Joseph Freimiller, what he thought of
him in terms that were more complete
than polite.
The man, Jesse Adams of 3O25 North
18th street, came back, 1t is said, with
revolver and pointed II at the bartender.
The pistol was not found on him when
later arrested. and this was the cause of
the stern rebuke the bartender received
when Magistrate Carson heard the testi-
mony.
Come over here" said the Judge, who
is a strong temperance advocate, to the
bartender. at want you to get this and
get it straight. i want you to know you
can't take the law in your own hands.
Because you sell the stuff that makes men
crazy 1t doesn't follow that you can hit
them when they get in that condition. L
am going to serve notice on you barten-
ders and saloonkeepers that when any of
you are brought before me on a similar
charge I am going to hold you first and
hold you for a court and jury"
Magistrate Carson then discharged
Adams
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

The laughter of 4.year-old Mildred Kern
was suddenly silenced when n heavily
loaded white motor truck struck her down
in front of her home at 1920 Cayuga
street.
She died last night Mt st. LulSe's Nos
pital while some of her playmates were
waiting outside to walk home with her.
The little girl ran happily across the
street to ask one of her companions to
come out and play. She then recrossed
the street to her home and was only
half way there when the heavy truck
came along at a high rate of speed. 1t
struck the child terrific blow and after
one of the front wheels partially crushed
her body she was tossed aside.
Her screams had no effect upon the
driver who was anxious to reach his des-
tination. Two boys who saw the acci-
dent say that he did not turn his head
The driver of department store wagon
picked the girl up and took her TO her
home.
DIR. Albert Wolfe, of 1927 Cayuga
street. was summoned. He saw at a
glance that the girls injuries were very
serious and she was sent, with all possible
speed to st. Lukes Hospital.
There it was found that her body was
badly crushed. She died four hours after
being admitted. The police are trying to
find the boys who witnessed the accident
in hopes of learning the identity of the
driver of the motortruck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
DAMN WILL TESTIFY
IN BREWERS PROBE
Government Scores in Winning
Over Possessor of Alleged
Damaging Evidence

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 26.--Tnterest in the
Governments probe of alleged campaign
contributions by breweries centred today
on Walter j. Damn, who was ordered to
appear before Judge w. II. S. Thomson,
this morning, to show cause why he
should not be adjudged in contempt of
court Damn, at present n woodenware
salesman, who resides at Sig Ivy street.
refused to produce letter which is said
to have revealed operations OF a leader of
liquor forces
United States Attorney Humes told the
court that Damn had agreed to tell what
he knew of the case. His testimony Is
said to be of great Importance
The intercepton. yesterday morning at
the East Liberty station of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad of Miss Katherine Gala
CHER stenographer in the office of the
Pennsylvania Brewers Association in
Philadelphia, who was on her way here
to testify before the Grand Jury, is being
considered by the Government as the
basis for prosecution for tampering with
witnesses Miss Gallagher, with her
father, Charles f. Gallagher was taken
from the train by Mr.. Mulvihill, accord
ing to Government agents, took them to
breakfast and then to the office of At
torney George Shaw, of counsel for the
brewers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
GAMBLING DEVICES
THAT LURE KIDDTES'
PENNIES ARE SEIZED
West Philadelphia Cops Enter
Many Stores and Warn Pro-
prietors to Stop Break
ing the Law
"CLEANING OUT" CRUSADE

Scores Of small candy stores and cigar
shops wree entered by the police of West
Philadelphia today for the purpose of
confiscating petty gambling devices
especially designed, the police say to
tempt school children. Police of the ed
street and Woodland avenue station and
the 55th and Pine streets station captured
devices of many kinds.
The order to seize the schemes is said
to be the result of q special request from
Superintendent Robinson for the clean
ing out" Of all the small wagering ap-
paratus that has fourished for years
and is as much against the law as the
larger machines played for big stakes
The principal Offenders were small con-
fectionery store proprietors and other
keepers of small shops patronIzed mostly
by school children.
TRAPS FOR THE UNwARY.
It is said by the police that in nearly
every case the gambling schemes were
laid out on the counters where they would
invite the most attention
There is general order that was is
sued years ago to the effect that any
thing In the nature of gambling is pro-
hibted In the city, but the petty machines
for the children escaped the order.
It is felt by parents of the children that
boys are taught by means Of these devices
to gamble heavily In later years
No offenders were arrested today, but
their names were taken by the police.
together with the number and nature Of
the machines in their establishments and
the time at which they were taken. These
records will be kept for reference in case
of a second offense, when charges will
be pressed.
1t is thought that more than 100 small
gambling devices will be conflscated before
the day is over.
The gambling apparatus. which is
said to range from slips on which the
gambler "plunges" on the chance OF
fine. big, scent chocolate egg, to device
that plays for jewelry in amounts from
$40 to $45. have been patronized by chill
dren all over the city for years, II Is said.
The favorite game Is that called tho
Chocolate egg" in which the chances are
sold for 1 cent, with the prospects of a
flvefold reward taken out in any kind of
candy.
Another game is called the Easter
puncherine." this being card which
yields rewards according to the colors
revealed after punching 1t.
Nickel-in-the-slot machines have been
confiscated. These are machines in which
a nickel is dropped, and on which there
is a chance Of winning large stakes in
to the sum risked. 1t is said
by the police that in some of the small
stores it is n habit for the older boys
to go in and shoot" short game of
pnochle with the proprietor for cigarettes,
candy and other small articles,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
PAINTER CATCHES BURGLAR
WHEN THREE TRY ESCAPE
Owner Holds On to One After Trio
Jump From Window

To have a man descend upon him from
the sky startled William II. Clark, a.
painter, OF 1929 South 18th street, but
when three others followed in rapid sue
cesson he was "fabbergasted."
That probably accounts for the fact that
he caught only one OF the men, Leon Bro
disky, II years old, of 4132 Poplar street.
who was held without ball today for
further hearing by Magistrate Baker. at
the 4th street and Snyder avenue station.
Clark and his wife, returning home late
last night after the theatre, found the
house in disorder and the door Of an up
stairs room barrlcaded from within Clark
heard a noise In the room. He ran out into
the alley Just in time to be knocked down
by Brodisky's form, jumping from a win
dow.
Three others followed him, but In the
scramble that followed Clark held Bro
dsky and called a policeman. The police
say jewelry. money and trlnkets belong
ing to Clark were found in Brodlsky's
pockets Detectives Powers and Gill are
looking for the other three men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
WIFE OBJECTS TO "AFFINITY"
Her Aunt, 81 Years Old, Sent to
House of Correction; Husband,
33, Held for Court

The wife of William Patterson, of 1865
Merton avenue, testified today before Mag
istrate Stevenson, in the 6lst and Thomp-
son streets police station, that he had an
affinity aged 67. He is only 33.
The wife, Mrs. Annie Patterson, said
the affinity was her aunt, Mrs. Annie
Mcdonald. who for three weeks has been
making her home with the Pattersons
Mrs. Mcdonald was sent to the House
of Correction for three months on a tech
nical charge founded on her refusal to
pay board for those three weeks.
on Mrs, Patterson's testimony today,
her husband was held in $500 bail for
court.
Supporting the wIfes testimony was
that of her sister. Mrs. Mary Montgom-
cry. Mrs Patterson, on the stand, said
that when she found her husband was
fond of her aunt the other day she hur-
rledly summoned Mrs, Montgomery. Then
they announced to William Patterson, 49,
and Mrs. Mcdonald, 81. that they were
watching them. The arrests followed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
100 SHOPS CRIPPLED,
CLOTHING MEN CLAIM
Between 5000 and 5000 Out,
Leaders Say-Expect 10000
by Tonight

Striking cutters, pressers and trmmers,
numbering between 5000 and 5000, are out
today from 100 shops Of wholesale makers
OF mems clothing throughout the city.
The number will reach 10. 900 before night.
according to officials of the Amalgamated
Clothing Worers of America who issued
a general order for the strike yesterday
afternoon.
Trouble began today in the cloak and
suit trade, which, with the mems clothing
line, makes UP the bulk of the clothing
industry in Philadelphia Officials of the
women's Wear Manufacturers Associa-
ton have written to the Cloak and Skirt
Makers Union complaining that the
unions agreement, made year and a half
ago. when difficulties were settled before
George d. Porter, then Director of the
Department of Public Safety, has not
been adhered to and demand an answer
and assurances from the union before next
Tuesday that the agreement would hence
forward be respected. The manufacturers
complain stries have been called in several
shops in violation of the agreement.
The first step toward settling the mems
clothing strike will be taken today when
a number of manufacturers will meet to
form an organization to deal with the
union Fifteen of them, who asserted
their disposition to settle, had prelim-
mary meeting yesterday to hear the de-
mands made by the union
It is not expected, however, that the
association to be formed today will in
clude some of the larger manufacturing
plants, which have announced their in
tentlon to disregard the clothing workers
union.
Demands presented at the meeting of
the manufacturers yesterday include a
20 per cent. increase for piece work, 81
more a week for week workers, 4S-hour
week, improved sanitary conditions and
recognition of the union.
Headquarters OF the union have been
opened in Majestic Hall, 4th and South
streets. Today the strikers will also
meet in Lyric Hall, 5th and Carpenter
OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
U. S. TO BUILD LIGHTHOUSE
New Channel and Basin Are Com
pleted at Tuckerton

TUCKERToN. N. j., Feb, 26. - Gov
ernment contractors will erect a light
house at the mouth of Tuckerton Creek.
A new range light is made necessary by
the growing Importance of Tuckerton as
a fishing and oystering centre,
Another Government improvement here
is the completion OF the dredging OF
new channel in the bay. A new basin
four and a half feet deep at low water
and 210 feet wide, extending from
Gauntt's Point TO the wireless station,
has been opened adjacent to the new
Great Bay,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
BEAR GETS LOWER RATE
Owner Will No Longer Pay Double
Charge on P. R. r. Lines

A foreigner has recently been travelling
over our line with trained hear giving
street performances The baggage DEPART
ments have applied rule No. as, class b. l.
G.. c.. tarln 1868, which Is the minimum
collection for a trained animal. BaggaRe
men have In addition been demanding ad-
ditional revenue the basis OF dogs car
ried In baggage cars on chain This dou-
Bile charge Is, therefore. wrong and should
not be made.
This is the notice traffic heads of the
Pennsylvania Railroad have sent out to
Its baggagemen. What II amounts TO Is
passing the buck" They are leaving the
question Of interpreting what this bear
Is TO each baggageman.
Hitherto the bear has been classed
either as a dog or a menagerie, for those
are the only classiheations the railroad
makes for animals. Most baggaEemen
could not discriminate, and charged the
bears owner under both heads. His
street performances were not making him
wealthy and he kicked. Hence the order
Whether or not he viii be charged for
travelling with dog or a menagerie win
still be determined by the baggagema
but no longer will the bear be both al once.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
DEATH OF JUROR HALTS TRIAL;
NATIVE OF PHILADELPHIA
Charles H. Perry Dies in Boston Two
Hours After Leaving Court

BOSTON, Feb 26.-When the fourth
session OF the Superior Court was about
to reconvene this morning in a. case for
damages begun the day before. word was
received that the foreman OF the jury,
Charles II. Perry. had died during the
night. Perry was i'll when the trial began.
but stuck to his post until $3.50 o'clock in
the afternoon, when he told Judge Chase
that he was too III to continue. The Judge
adjourned court,
A brother juror took Perry home. He
died within two hours after reaching there.
Mr., Perry who was a widely known and
highly esteemed resident OF Hyde Park.
was a native OF Philadelphia, born in that
city SO years ago, and residing there until
the death OF his wife. Lillian NJ, after
which he came here TO live with his son,
Carleton c., OF Oak street Besides this
son he is survived by one daughter. Lillian
NJ. OF NorTistown, Pa,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Pound Dead on RaiIroad TRACKS

The body Of a man, evidently work
man. was found on the Pennsylvania
Railroad tracks at 3Ist and Market streets
today BY Policeman Conway. OF the 37th
street and Woodland avenue station The
body was taken 10 the University Hospital.
wheFa Il was said that death was due to
alcoholism and exposure. There were no
traces u the man having been struck by
a train or having been killed The body
VAS that OF a man who was about 35
years old. 5 feet inches Ia height,
weighing 1B5 pounds. He was smooth.
shayan wore a ilannel shirt. a dark check
"a snit and black shoes and socks No
letters or means OF Identification were
found on his person, and the body was
taken b the AIorgue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
ITEMS IN FORMER PLA,
MUST CUT TO s1O,OOO,OOO,

The total of these would be S25OOOooo,
which, under the present program, mua
be cut to approximately S10.0OOOOO.
While the actual loan bill VIII not %
framed until next week. II Is behevec
that it will be divided In three groups
one to include the S30,000.OOO to fnnd eA.
listing obligations that now constituIe
charge against the borrowing capacity et
the city; a second to provide SSO'0v0Oyv
for the continuation of work on the Frans. S
ford elevated and the Broad street suo-
way and the third to provide the sIo,vvs'
600 for other permanent improVenleni,ss, 10
$4,000 900 for the improvement OF ms
mort and approximately $6,0OO,0OO for eur,
rent needs and interest and sinking iun"
charges.
Chairman Carney. Of Councils Flnanos
Committee, said today that the eVlnst s,n
ences to frame the loan bill woulo DeSsa y.
the first of the week, as soon as the ~
partment heads have submitted their "
yised estimates. 1t is planned 70 ,,,r',rs. ,nuv.
duce the loan bill in Councils mex, Ihuis
day, II II has been drafted, and II ',.S ~,
special session of Councils Will DC eai's s,,s
SO the legislation can be passed IN es',s ~
10 submit the loan to the voters A' 'A
primary election, May 49,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Funeral of Minister Tomorrow

Funeral services for the Rev Charles
IL, ST. John, noted Unitarian minister and
pastor of the First Unitarian Church, at
22d and Chestnut streets. will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock In the
church here he won the love OF hun
dreds rhe funeral sermon will be
preachsI W the Rev. C. w. wendte, of
Boston, TIE body of the clergyman will
be taken to Dover, Mass for interment
on Monday The Rev. Mr.. st. John died
yesterday morning following brief sick
ness. Despite his illness he preached last
Sunday morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
sToNEMEN CHIEF A FATHER
Girl Baby Born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. @.
Stone

Stonemen learned today with interest
that the Rev. II. c. Stone. head OF their
brotherhood, was tRther. A child was
born to Mrs. Stone about six weeks ago,
but until today only the friends of Mr.
and Mrs Stone knew OF IT,
The child Is little girl, named Patricia.
Mr. Stone gained fame as an organiser,
when he founded the brotherhood which
has grown 10 large proportions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
boo Men strike at an Edison Plant

. SILVER LAKE. n. j.. Feb 26.-More
than 100 men at the Edison phenol plant
are on strike for cents more per hour,
They are employed in the carbolic acid
department and are mostly unskilled lab
orers. Edison personally took charge Of
the strike. He said he expected an early
agreement without difficulty. The plant
has been working day and night TO sup
ply the American demand. Mr.. Edison
Is making aniline dyes at the plant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
WILLIAM NJ. MeCAWLEY
Member of Firm of John C. Groome
& Co.

William Morris McCawley died early
this morning in the Bryn Mawr Hospital.
He was 4s years old. Mr. McCawley was
with the Arm Of John c.
Groome & Co. and was prominent So
cially He was momher - 49," net,
Radnor Hunt and Merton Cricket ClubA
Mrs. McCawley survives IA sts - a
son, Edmund s. McCawley. an ensign in
the United States Navy and two daugh-
ters. Misses Elizabeth C, and Eleanor l..
McCaWley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Y. w. c. a. GirIs II HIstorieaI Night

A historical night will be staged by
members of the Young Women's Christian
Association In Witherspoon Hall tonight,
members OF the minor branches taking
part One hundred and seventy girls viii
shox the evolution Of clothing styles
wearing the hoopslsirt Of 1855 and All the
skirts that span the gap between the
stgles OF that tins and the present a
chorus Il 30 girls Wili sing old songs *
: concert fhAt VIA nfeeeda ths pageant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
LieorIee Scarce; Medicines Bitter

Medicines that have been pleasant 10
la1ee are losing their sweetness because
ildorlee 4oot from which the pleasant
iesa IS made IS becoming scarce on ao-
senuf 81 the war The Spanish and Itai-
a erops are exhausted according 70
Weasif Drug Markets. The Russian lie
1rIls flei source les beyond the DaFda-
rzHts na fdr that reason is shut on from
~ M n me world The importation
- raoi has decreased Sc per cent
~ FzaF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
S,S49,SS2 CARS, 25,874 MILES
LONG, HANDLED FREIGHT
Chamber of Commerce Figures Show
City's Vast Trade

Figures given out by the Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce show that 3.a49.-
$50 freight cars were required to move
the tonnage of the city In 1914 and 1915
A table showing the tonnage moved in
and out OF Philadelphia by the PennsyI-
vania Railroad. the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway and the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad follows: