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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
ROW OVER PRINCIPAL.
Is WAKING WARM
Committee on Elementary
Schools May Grant Parents
Hearing to Voice Protests

william Rowen, chairman of the Com
mittee on Elementary Schools of the
Board OF Education, announced today
that this committee will willingly hear
the case # the 1000 residents of Ger
mantown who are protesting against the
removal of William IL. Sowden from the
principalshp of the Filter School, Sey-
mOur and Knox streets.
a delegation of parents called on DR..
John r. CARRIER, superintendent of schools,
yesterday, and asked that Mr.. Sowden he
retained, Doctor CARRIER failed to prom
Use any action i'm behalf of the German
town residents and the supporters of the
popular principal left his office indig-
nantly.
Mr. Rowen, however, was emphatic in
saying that the Elementary School Com
mittee would willingly consider the ques-
tion If body of citizens should ask for
a hearing.
I'VE are always ready to hear parents
on any educational question:" he said.
while our policy must be determined
by law and by the advice of experts ap-
pointed to guide US, we must consider
the side OF the citizen"
Doctor CARRIER recently recommended to
the Committee on Elementary Schools the
transfer of the principal from the Filter
School TO the Sartain School, 3lst and
Oxford streets. AS is usual In such cases,
the committee executed the transfer.
Residents of Germantown We're aroused
by Doctor GarbeTs action and, when
they failed to obtain satisfaction yester-
day, announced that a mass-meeting
would be held tonight in the German
town Boys Club. They ntimated, after
seeing Doctor CARRIER, that they would
show at the meeting that the transfer
OF Mr. SoYden was due 10 other than pro-
fessional causes.
Personal politics" one OF the mothers
said, was the real reason for the change.
Mr. Rowen said that the Fitler School
recently became a second class school.
Mr. Sowden holds certificate emitting
him TO the supervisoTship of only third
class" school and was consequently trans
ferred The "class" Of the school, he ex-
planned, is determined by the number OF
pupils.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
JITNEY MEN on OFFENSIVE
Mass Meeting in Camden Tomorrow to
Decide Line of Attack on
Legislature

\ mass-mcetinE will he held tomorrow
afternoon by the Camden iitney owners
to decide on measures for the last stand
Of the jtney in New Jersey. The third
reading of the Kates' jitney bill will take
place at Trenton on Tuesday, and there
will he a great demonstration by jtneurs
all over the State. The meeting tomOr-
row will be held at 22O Arch street, Cam
den at 3 o'clock. y hundred petitions
have been circulated by the Camden iit-
ney men. and it is asserted that all these
have been filled up. AT least 5000 names
are attached.
The jitney men will motor to Trenton
Monday morning from Atlantic City and
many other points in New Jersey where
the nckel-bus flourishes Most of them
will be loaded with passengers, who will
help them root for the bill in return for
the free ride. The jitneurs will demand
a hearing in the Legislature before the
bill comes up for the final reading on
Tuesday.
II have no objections to this" said John
b. Hates today. who is Speaker in the
Legislature, and after whom the bill Is
named, "and / will personally request
Oliver j. White, chairman Of the COM
mttee in charge of the bill. to give the
jtney men hearing before the bill is
finally passed upon
\ demonstration will be staEcI in Tren-
ton in the form OF a torchlight parade by
all the jitney men and their friends
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
FORD PARTY NEARING
HOME IN GOOD VOICE
Tired After Futile Attempt to
Get Boys Out of Trenches,
but Still for Peace

ABOARD LINER ROTTERDAM Cvia
wireless to Siasconset. Mass) Jan. 20
Tho Ford peace delegates, returning from
the job of bringing the boys out OF the
trenches are approaching New York tired.
but still in good voice.
The Rotterdnms captain discouraged
the holding of peace meetings en- route
TO New York, fearing some of his bellger.
Ont passengers might make war on the
pacinclsts. The most tireless speakers,
however gathered knots of delegates
about them and launched further attacks
on the Wilson preparedness program and
a multitude Of other matters They adopt
ed resolution voting the peace joy ride
a great success and advocating an organi.
Eanda.
"By all means let's have IT," said Sena.
tor Helen Ring Robinson. OF Colorado, sar.
castically. "and with paid secretary and
business staff"
Volumes of statements are being pre-.
pared on tho Ford typewriters to be hand
ed to the ship ncws reporters when the
Rotterdam reaches New York, probably
tomorrow. They include no statements
from the ships crew. who are inclined TO
believe tho Ford delegates poor spenders
one Ford delegate. it was reliably re.
ported today. proposed to three women
delegates en- route from Rotterdam and
was thrice rejected.
Fords business agent Grips. estimates
that the expenses thus far total s36OoO0
OF this amount 100000 comes under the
head miscellaneous"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
20 ROEBLTNG MEN QUIT;
5000 OUT OF WORK
Strike of Stokers Ties Up Big
Plant and Work on
War Contract

TRENTON, Jan. 29.-The entire plant
of the John a. Roebling's Sons Company
here Is idle and nearly 5000 employees are
out of work as the result of n strike of
20 atokers, who left their work because
the firm would not grant their demands
for an eight-hour day and increased pay.
The Roebling firm is at present engaged
on n large war order of iron rods for
rife barrels for the Midvale Steel Com
pany. for the use of the Allies. The
contract. which 1t will require d year
and a half to complete, has been held up
by the strike.
The stokers tried to induce the firemen
and boiler workers OF the plant to join
the strike, but they refused One of the
strikers struck William Mclaughlin, a
fireman. of sos South Clinton street. with
sledEe hammer because he would not
go out with the strikers. Mclaughlin.
however. was not seriously injured and
warrant Is out for his assailant's ar
rest.
When the strike started It was found
necessary to close the entire works. ow-
ing to the lack of steam. f. w. Roebling
Sr., eCrc'ary-treasurer of the company
said the plant would be in full operation
again Monday, a squad Of police Is
protecting the works.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
MAY CONFIRM BRANDEIS
BY A CLOSE BALLOT
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
of Brandels Is Senator La Toilette.
Against him are Senators Wecks, Sher-
man and Smith, of Michigan. Nom
committal as yet are Bornh, Of Idaho, and
Cummins, of Iowa, although friends of
Brandeis e"pect both to he for the con-
firmatiOn finally,
The two parties will be split Many
democrats, especially Southern ones, do
not regard Brandeis' Democracy as or
thOdox despite his 81. port OF Wilson the
last campaign, anu his refusal to support
the Roosevelt campaign, despite repeated
requests, Broadly, the conservative
mostly Southern Democrats-will lie
against Brandeis, except where President
Wilson Is able to WELD unusual infiu-
ence. Northern and Western Democrats
will be for him. Most Republican sup
port, too, viii be from the Middle West
CLAIMS OF OPPONENTS.
Opponents of Brandeis insisted that his
confirmation will be opposed on the fol-
lowing grounds;
First. Because he is recognized as a
radical reformer. with strongly partisan
views on important Federal questions
Second. His appointment will weaken
the Supreme Court because ne will be
unable to sit in judgment on some OF the
most important cases to come before II
on account of having served as counsel
for the Government in these cases. This
objection Is especially strong, inasmuch
as Justice McReynolds already Is dis
qualified as Judge In numerous cases
hecaus" of having served as Attorney
General.
Third. lie has antagonized the railroad
interests OF the country, because OF his
activity in seeking reductions in railroad
ra ates,
Fourth. He has antagonized the ship
ping interests Of the country by advo-
eating that the railroads be authorized
10 impose additional charges for free serv-
ices, such as loading, unloading, ferrying,
lightering, etc, that they have for years
performed. This was Mr., Brandeis So
luton OF the problem Of how 10 get more
net revenue for the railroads without in
creaslng freight rates.
Fifth, He comes from Boston, whereas
many Senators believe a Supreme Court
Justice should have been chosen from the
Southeast, inasmuch as Justice Lamar.
whose place Mr.. Brandeis Is nominated
to hll, hailed from that section.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
HEIR B0BS UP FOR
ESTATE OF FARMER
Man Declares He Is Son of For
mer Bucks County Resident,
Thought to Have Been
Bachelor

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan % - David
Smith, 80 years old a farmer living in
Clifton township, this ccanty, has
bobbed up as a claimant for the estate
Of Douglas Smith. former resident of
Wavery, this county. who died recently
at Ottsvile, Bucks County. The deceased
was believed to he bachelor until the
Clifton township man appeared on the
scene.
David Smith has produced certificate,
showing that Douglas Smith married
Luella Jamison at Johnstown, in March,
1866. He also has a birth certificate show
ing that a son was born TO the couple
in December, 1866. The child was hap-
tized as David Smith. in February, 1867.
Smith says he received the certificates
by mail the other day in letter sent him
by Jane Cullett of New York. She has
made an affidavit, saying that Douglas
Smith gave her the certificates on his
deathbed, with the request that she find
his son.
Distant relatives of Douglas Smith here.
who were preparing to claim his estate,
which Is said to he a large one. say they
know nothing of David Smith. They al
ways thought Douglas was n bachelor.
Several had heard that the old man had
love affair many years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
MADE MAN OF HUSBAND,
MRS. MOHR TELLS JURY
Does Not Finch Under Severe
Cross-EXamination on
Charge of Murder

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 29,-"I made a
man of my husband" was the final dec
laration in the witness box today of Mrs.
Elizabeth Frances Mohr, defending her
self against the charge that she hired
negroes to kill DR.. Charles Franklin
Mohr
Mrs. NIohr was on the stand exactly
three court days, She left the box more
composed, more convincing than when she
first was called Not once did she come
any way near a breakdown. Through
out she was the woman with the iron
nerve" admitting not one of the alleEa-
tiOns made against her by the 81 wit
nesses for the prosecution.
Mrs. MOhr has declared over and over
again that she loved the physician with
a lasting and unreasonng love, despite
his crueties. but her last words under
fire had been an admission that she Of
fered TO submit to absolute divorce in
return for the Doctors Newport residence
and $4,000.
At court opening Mrs. Mohr stood as
denying all completely in and knowledge
of the murder She had denied all of the
alleged accusations of three negro gun
men. George Heals, Victor Brown and
Henry Spellman. She had given the lie
direct to all the police testimony against
her.
On redirect examination Mrs MOhrs
rebuttal OF the States insinuatlon that
Doctor NIohr never admitted their mar
riage was a letter from her husband to
her brother-in-law, f. j. sullivan, Of Fall
River, Mass. The letter. dated March .,
1909, In part, follows;
II am rather surprised to learn you so
betrayed a trust, | am not i'm the mud
singing business, but II you further scan
dalize Elizabeth you will have to settle
with me. / find now we are really mar
red II was only religion that broke us
all up and made us do as we did | write
this now in defense Of good woman"
The redirect examination lasted 45 min
utes.
WAS Doctor NIohr a mud-sllnging
mani" Rice demanded on the re-cross, re-
ferring to the sullivan letter.
He was not" said the witness,
Did he not get more mud than he
threw?"
Not after l got him. I made a man Of
him, and everybody in Providence knows
it,"
What did he mean In that letter call
ing you a good woman Were you ever
not a good woman"
Nobody who tells the truth can say
/ ever was a bad woman"
And you made a man OF him?"
Yes, ] made a man Of him, morally
and financially"
That's ALL" said Mr.. Rice, and Mrs.
Mohr walked from the box as calm as on
the first day she entered court three
weeks ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
NAB DANDY ACCUSED
OF BLACKMAIL HERE
Fashionably Dressed Man AL
legged to Have EXtorted
$500 From Woman

A fashonably dressed young man, who
gave the name of Arthur Williams and
who Is said to be a member of n gang
of blackmailers which has been using the
Mann white slave act to vctimize rich
Philadelphians and New Yorkcrs. was ar
rested in New York today, accused of ex-
tortng $500 from a prominent Philadel-
phia woman. The wOman's name was
withheld.
williams was turned over TO the Federal
authorities and probably will be brought
to this city for trial According to the
police, he is a member of the same gang
as William Butler, who recently was held
i'm SIS, 900 bail for court, accused of at
tempting to blackmal Mrs. J. Bolton
Wnpenny, OF 1922 North Broad street
Just line to let you know am alive
and at liberty. l have spelled for two
saps TO date, The first sap could only
raise about s25OO, 50 I passed him up.
The other was so dumb that he didn't
know enough to bite"
This letter, Federal officials in New
York say will figure in an additional in
dctment brought against Arthur l.. David.
alias Robert A. Tourbnlon. alias Don Col
lins. alias "Sir Robert" ct al. of this city.
The letter figured, so the authorities say,
i'm an attempted swindle worked in con.
junction with a subordinate official OF an
OIL company me mans were DtlhB USED.
"Saps" was the. favorlte word used by
David, or Tourbillon, as he is more com
monty known, for his intended victims,
and the money he always called "hlth,"
Tourbillon's arrest was the first Of the
series in the alleged scheme, and followed
an investigation by Frank L. Garbarino,
head OF the local bureau OF the Depart
ment OF Justice. The accused men, II is
charged, in each case posed as Federal
agents. TOurbillon recently was held In
$4,000 bail for court and now IS In the
Tombs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29

Captain of Detectives Robert n. Cam
eron will resign.
Persistent rumors to this effect have
been circulated around City Hall for the
last few days When questioned concern
ing the subject today, neither Director
Wilson. Superintendent Robinson nor Cap
tain Cameron would discuss the matter.
There is every reason to believe that
Captain Cameron's successor will he De-
tective Frank q Connor, a strong Ware
man, or Detective Lieutenant James Tate,
Jr.
The resignation Of Captain Cameron II
Ia said. was requested some time ago.
The chief objection against him was that
he was appointed by Director Porter un-
der the reform rearrangement of the de-
tective department
There are many persons who believe
that Alfred Souder. former captain Of
detectives, who made an excellent record
in exposing loan sharks and other crooks
in the city. may be returned to the inn
portant post. Souder also is Ware adj
herent, although not so strong politically
as O'Connor.
In the summing up of general achieve
ments in the bureau II is agreed that
James Tate. Jr., has the best all-around
record, and more experience than any
candidate now being considered
Tate has a national reputation and IS
known as 4 "sticker." He was never
known as Il pOltlCdl detective ana went
at the root of all cases, many persons
declare, regardless of the political af-
filiatlons of those concerned.
There IS n possibility that Theodore +,
Wood, side partner of Tate. may get the
berth. Woods cause is championed by
David Lane, chairman of the Republican
City Committee.
CAMERON ENTITLED TO PENSION.
Captain Cameron is A years old. &C.
cording to the rules governing the Police
Pension Fund any member of the depart
ment who has been on the force 20 years,
is eligible TO benefit from the fund If he
is so years old.
Should he have been 20 years on the
force without having reached his 5Qth4
year he can benefit from the pension
fund If his resignation has been request
ed. Although Captain Cameron Is but A.
years old, he is therefore eligible to the
benefits.
1t is said that Cameron has been en-
gagged as head of the detective depart
ment of large industrial concerns at an
attractive salary.
CANIERON'S RECORD
Robert d. Cameron was appointed a
policeman in 1894 and promoted to the
detective department on June 1, 1906, He
was made Captain of Detectives August
26. 1912. He frequently was commended
by city officials for efficient work, espec-
tally in murder cases. Captain Cameron's
resignation is said to be the forerunner Of
general shake-up in the department.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
M'NICHOL VS.. WARE
FIGHT, PORTER'SPLAN
t~ J
Back to GO. F." Movement
for Reform Explained by
Independent Leader

The back to the G.. U. p" movement
that was launched by the so independent
leaders for the purpose of reform within
the party was explained today by George
d. Porter, who. with John e. Winston
and Frederick S. Drake. is at the head
of the movement.
Porter declared that his personal part
in the movement was to do all he could
to start a fight between the Wares and
McNichol. And the last card has not
been played yet by any means" he added.
1.-THE purpose of the independents in
comforting with Penrose, was to find out
how he stood on home rule" said Porter
I'VE went to him as the logical leader of
the Republican party in Pennsylvania, and
1t was only natural that We should. He
assured us that he would do all in his
power TO see that the independents got a
square deal II they came back to the
Republican party.
"My activity in politics at this time
II for the primary purpose of stirring
up "A fight between McNIchOI and the
Wares.
I'VE have aligned ourselves with PEN
rose because that Is the only way we
can successfully fight the contractors. |
believe Penrose feels that the help he has
received from contractors in the past has
heen a milestone around his neck OF
course you can't bind a man 10 keep his
promise, but Penrose has said frankly
and emphRtically that he was against con-
tractor rule
However, 1t must be plainly under
stood that the independents are against
all political bosses, The only reason we
have seen Penrose is because we are
planning to re-enter the Republican party
for "A national fight, and he just happened
to be the leader of the party"
Porter said he was preparing a de-
tailed statement fully explaining the
"back-to-the-party" movement. 1t prob
ably will be issued on Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
STRICTLY NEUTRAL" WARRIOR
CAUSES FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT
William Henry Badly Defeated and Is
Sent to Prison

A strictly neutral" warrior attended
the ball given at the Brtish-American
Club at Woodlawn avenue below Boyer
street lie was given five days in the
county prison today, lie gave his name
as William Henry of II East Clapier
street There were 800 other guests at tho
bah and William Henry said he didn't
care whether they were British or Amer
lcans-he could lick en- all.
He started on the orchestra He threw
the drummer behind the piano and ham
mered on the drum for attention. The
he jumped ON a dancers back and tho
fight was on Henry was badly defeated
and ousted from the hall But he came
back FOR more Six men hit him at once
and he was dragged. out again. The las;
time he got in he ran to the middle ot
the floor and struck ont right and left.
Tho music stopped Girls screamed and
their partners dashed into the hedlam in
the centre Of the floor. Policeman Rich
ardson finally arrived on the scene
patrolful Of bruised dancers and William
Henry were taken to the hospital where
black eyes ana broken noses were re-
paired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
THREE WOMEN KILLED
AS TRAIN STRIKES AUTO
Victims Were on Way to Bible Meet
ing at Grantham, Pa.

HARRISBURG. Jan. 29.-Three women
were instantly killed and three other
persons injured at $40 o'clock this morn
Ing at Grantham. Cumberland County.
when the automobile In which they were
riding was struck by n westhound milk
train on the Philadelphia and Reading
Railway at the Smith grade crossing.
The dead are Mrs. Daniel WnEcrt,
Chambersburg; Mrs. Isaac Carhaugh.
Chambersburg; Mrs. John Myers, Green
Castle.
The injured: Daniel Wingert, Cham
borsburg, owner and driver of the ma
chine.
Norman wingert, young son of MIR. and
Mrs. Wingert
Anna Myers. 1O-ycar-old daughter of
Mrs, Myers.
The six persons were coming from
Chambersburg to attend Bible confer.
enCe at the Messiah Bible School Mission
Training Home at Grantham
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
Posse Seeks Child's Assailant

STROUDSBURG, Pa, Jan. 20. = a
posse, headed by Constable Lesh. Ms
securing Hamilton township, Monroe
County, In search OF Emery BELLS, a
farm hand, about so years old, accused of
attacking Edna Shafer, the 4-year-oId
daughter OF Howard Shafer. a prosperous
farmer and fruit grower of Bossardsville.
yesterday Afternoon. In the absence of her
parents. The county officials fear a
lynching. The girl is seriously hurt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
WOMEN'S BIG CAMPAIGN
FOR RECRUITS ENDS TODAY
Enlistments viii Be Received at Regu-
lar Headquarters Hereafter

The enrolment campaign Of the Pennsyl-
yania Women's Division for National
Preparedness for feminine recruits will
close today Al the Widener Building with
a rush. Enlistments hereafter will be re-
ceiyed at the state Headquarters, "a South
nth street
Miss Rebecca Jackson, a Spanish-Amer-
ican war veteran nurse. has enrolled and
offered her family home. on Gulf road,
Bryn Mawr as an auxiliary hospital IN
case OF emergency
Some OF my friends have tod me that
preparedness la .he wOmans sense Is
ridiculous" she said. But l have seen
zoo much not 70 kHow better"
The aayisability Of forming night class
= Ia diet cooking and frst aid for women
C.naents - peinE discussed ~ the leadssa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
YEGGs GET AWAY WITH $500
Blow Safe at Glass Company's Store
at Minotola, N. j.

VINELAND, n. j., Jan. 29.-Burglars
blew open the safe at the Minotola Glass
Company's store at aMlnotola early this
morning. and stole about 500 In cash and
some valuable papers. Entrance was ef-
fected by iimmying a window on the
lighted side Of the building in full view
OF the man in the railroad tower 50 feet
away.
Though no attempt was made 10 muffls
the dynamite explosion, II vas not heard
by persons la the vicinity. The front Of
the safe was blown into fragments and
the pieces were scattered about the larEs
store. There IS no clue % the bLkgLaIs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-29
HONOR MEMORY OF CHARLES I
Society of st. Charles to Hold Even
song Services

Members of the Society of st. Charles
King and Martyr, will meet Sunday eve
ming in the home OF William Francis
Smith and there hold an evensong serv-
ice in memory of King Charles I. who
was beheaded at Whitehall 267 years ago
tomorrow.
Mr. Smith has private chapel In his
home and every year holds this service.
There are about 70 members of the So
Ciety. Its aim is to have the unfortu-
nate King recognized as saint of the
Anglican Church.