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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25

eight life insurance companies. That con-
soidatlon was bare haf.step toward the
realization Of his greater plan-a rock
ribbed monopoly: omnipotency In this luera.
tive Insurance field
Evidence Ia at hand to show that they
were planning to form through the agency
OF their holding company, the Consolidated
Investment Company, three gigantic insur-
ance corporations--one life company. one
"A fire company and one casualty com
pany.
HAD BIG OBJECTIVE
Through these three all dominated by
tho holding company, they hoped TO get
all the life insurance business OF Federal
state and municipal employees; all the
casualty business from them and also the
entire building insurance of these separate
entities.
1t was through methods like this that
the Pension Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany grew For many years Woods activl-
ties we're centered chiefly on small compa-
nes. fraternal and such. IL Is only OF iate
years that his ambitions have extended TO
such big concerns as the Union Casually
the National Fire. and 80 on.
The scouts that Wood and the Console
dated Investment Company sent out were
not infreuuently friendly enough 10 tine IN
surance departments of the States where
they worked as to be able to get informa-
ton about the company which they could
not otherwise have obtained.
It was through such connections as these
that the scouts often discovered the weak
links or sometimes the insurance officials
tipped off the scouts, and not until then was
the scout sent out He then could turn
around and inform" the insurance depart
ment of tho weak link, after which action
would come.
This word scout" Is n favorite in writing
as we'll az in spoken language among the
'wreckers."
The EVENING LEDGER has letter written
In this city last April by man who deals
in securities The letter ends with this sem
tence. which Is as Illuminating on account
of the range of activities it shows as 1t is on
account of the language:
Mention this. thinking he may be scout
ing for us in Md. or Va"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
MINT HEADS DISCUSS
SHORTAGE OF MONEY
Tremendous Prosperity" Given
as Cause of Great Demand
For u. S. Coins

These times are so prosperous tbs, r,,.
has begun to get down where the ana"s.,,, '.Sl'sy
can use II. And they are using n ~ ~,
demanding It to such an extent tba, az W.
Philadelphia mint along with Tho o,A.n .ne
IN the country. is operating twen,y.ssiI.
hours day turning out coin TIM s1ur s,ul
for quarters. dimes, nlckels and pennIo. - ~.
being filled and emptled as they neysr hs.De 're
been before, and stIil the demand ,s '.o t.a
more 10 Tor
Ihe situation has reached such an o.,..
stage that the superintendents of rnints Ss,.s
met TO confer in New York toiay g. lave w
u something can be done. r "a !" see
Enselken, director OF the mint. oallsd A =,
Joyce, superlntendent Of the Phiiadoi.,m.- a. ~
mint u. w. II. Shanahan. super,,,,o,,l,u.lpss una
OF the San Francisco mint: Thomas W. IN
near, superintendent OF the Denver viz. s'.
p. D.. Hawkins. chief clerk of tho euI
francisco mint, and Vernon Bovis .,,,sI Ssn
intendent of the New York Assay once ,s,-
the conference. N''Se' INTO
Mr.. Bngelken said that the cbi.r -.
FOR the shortage rs that the peonie asas esson
whom small coins usually cirr,itnta houus
more OF them than ever before ma "sse ase
using them In making unusuaI nmr,,are sre
Of low-value purchases ''ers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
NEW AUSTRIAN RULER
SHOWS PEACELEANTNG
Proclamation Regarded as Indi-
rect Bid to Enemy to Name
Conditions

BERLIN, Nov. 25.-Commentlng on the
new Austrian Emperor's proclamation TO
his people, the vosslsche zeitung says,
THE natural freshness and strength of
the document are bound TO have q good
effect II abounds with youth and mod
esty." The newspaper points out that Em-
peror Karl speaks twice OF repaininR peace
never Of conduests, but merely OF preserv-
ing his empire. This looks to the Vossische
Zeltung like an Indirect invitation to the
enemy to name his peace conditions.
The newspaper sees proud modesty In
the fact that the Emperor refrains from
mentioning In his interesting document his
actual participation in warfare at the
front.
The reference to conditions. It is said,
will be warmly greeted by the Austrian
people. especially the part dealing with the
rejuvenation of the nations composing the
empire Students OF history, the Vossische
zeitung says, will be reminded OF similar
document addressed many years ago by
the elghteen-ye ar-old Emperor Francis Jo-
eph to his people. in which much was said
Of the liberty and equality OF all citizens
which should form the base for a rejuvenat-
ed fatherland.
Emperor Karl's patriotic pledges, the
paper says, will find a much better prepared
soil In which to mature, and It must be
owned that his Is n modern and bona f1de
democratic program and pledge to social
reform.
WASHINGTON. Nov 25.-Ambassador
Penfield has notified the State Depart
ment that the funeral Of Emperor
Francis Joseph OF Austria Hungary will be
held next Thursday, November 80, and
that the new Emperor has taken the title
of Karl I. The Austro Hungarian Embassy
is arranging for n solemn high requiem
mass to be held in Washington for the
Emperor. Cardinal Gibbons will be present
and President Wilson will be invited to
attend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
CZAR'S TROOPS REAT BACK
TEUTON ATTACKS IN KOVEL
REGION, PETR0GRAD SAYS
LONDON. Nov. 25


Taking advantage of the milder weather,
the Germans and Austrians have made sew
eral small attacks upon the Russian lines,
evidently to feel out their strength. Russian
advanced detachments also have been
active.
In one of the German attacks on the
Kovel sector, the attacking troops were met
by Russian artillery fire, and had to take
refuge in clumps of bushes which offered
partial cover between the lines. The Rus
sian artillery was trained on the bushes.
and kept up fire SO hot that the Germans
could neither advance nor retreat The
attackers hid in the bushes and escaped
when darkness fell
The Russian statement on the operations
follows:
In the region of Zanapotch south
west OF Lake Naroch, our scouts at
tackled German post and captured one
machine gun.
Northeast Of Krevo. after a lombard
ment Of our trenches by gunhre and
mine throwers, the enemy attempted
an attack on small section of the
front He was beaten back by our fire.
Our artillery caused an explosion on
the enemy's flank.
On the Stokhod, in the region of the
-Manovitch Railway, small enemy
forces which attacked were met by our
fire. The enemy, who hid in the bushes,
was held there under our fire until
dusk. Toward night he retired TO his
trenches.
On the Bystrtza our airmen success
fully threw bombs on the enemys artil-
lery depot in the village OF PRvoltcho,
on the railway northwest of Stanisavov.
BERLIN. Nov. 25-Southwest of Riga
artillery activity has temporarily Increased.
says n War Office statement today on oper-
ations on the eastern front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
SUES LATE HUSBANDS KIN
Former "Florodora" Girl Claims Under
the Terms of Silk Mans Will

ALLENTOWN. Pa. Nov. rs. - Mrs.
Vaughn Smith Hall, widow of Major Isaac
Albert Hall, of Paterson, has filed bill in
equity here for the division of property
under the will OF her husband. Hall, who
was one of the leading figures in the
silk business in America, died a year ago.
Mrs. Vaughn Smith Hall, who as Vaughn
Texsmith was one of the famous original
"Florodora" sextette, was his second wife.
She received n large amount OF personal
property from Major Hall. She sues under
IA clause in the will which says "All the re-
mainder I leave to my wife. my sisters,
Alice Van Gieson and Sara Morehead, and
my brother, Thomas w. Hall, to be divided
equally"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Peace Talk Futile NotO,
Says Lord Robert Cecil
ToNDON. Nov. 25.

LONDON, Nov. 25.
D UM0RS that there was possi-
~ bility for some definite negotia-
tions toward peace were discounted
by Lord Robert Cecil, Minister of
War Trade, who said that "in view
Of the Belgian deportations and the
sinking of hospital ships any talk OF
peace at the present time must be
futile" Lord Robert continued:
eve have not yet had in the case
Of either the Britannia or the Brae-
mer Castle any official report as to
whether the ships we're torpedoed or
mined, but the proximity of the dis
asters inevitably leads one TO- be-
lieve that a submarine must have
been responsible"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
FRANK L. NEALL'S FUNERAL
Services at His Home Conducted by
Dean of Episcopal Divinity
School

The funeral services for Frank l.. NealI.
one OF the most enthusiastic champions of
port development for Philadelphia, who died
at his home, l02 East Mermaid lane, Chest
nut Hill. last Wednesday, were conducted
at his home today at o'clock by his SON.
in-law. the Rev, George c. Bartlett, dean
OF the divinity school of the Episcopal
Church. Fifty-hrst street and Woodland
avenue
The interment was at the South Laurel
Hill Cemetery and the services at the grave
conducted by the Rev, Mr., Bartlett There
were no honorary pallbearers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
GOVERNOR AIDS SCHOOL UNION
Brumbaugh Addresses Gwynedd Town
ship Meeting Consolidation Approved

CWYNEDD. Pa. Nov 25,-Governor
Martin q. Brumbaugh attended a meeting
OF taxpayers of Upper Gwynedd township
at the Maple Grove School, here. He urged
school consolidation throughout the State.
The meeting was called to get the sentl-
ment of township taxpayers on q prop
ositlon 10 consolidate the four schools
OF Lower Gwynedd township, and as
result Of the meeting 1t Is likely modern
building will be constructed and consoli-
dation effected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
CHURCH BABY COACH GARAGE
Tacony Methodists Will Dedicate New
Building Tomorrow

A baby coach garage is one of the
features OF the new Sunday school building
of the Tancony Methodist Episcopal Church.
which will be dedicated tomorrow night by
Bishop Joseph F. Berry
There Is every un.to-date appointment
in the new building including kitchens,
shower baths. a mothers room, seeretary's
baby carriages.
The dedicatory exercises will be in charge
of the Rev Cornelius Hudson, pastor OF the
church.
Home Night" was observed last night
at the church Addresses were made by
former superntendents and pastors of the
church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
buffalo Newspapers Raise Price

BUFFALO, Nov, 25.-Announcement was
made today by five Buffalo newspapers of
an advance ln subscription and street sale
prices beginning December l. The News
Times and Enquirer, afternoon papers, and
the Courier and Express. morning. VIII cost
Sc q year Street prices VIII be two cents
! copy The Commercial Afternoon has
hssa sallses s sae cents foE ssgeres asars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
VENIZELISTS DECLARE WAR
ON BULGARIA; DEFY KINGS
POLICY OF NEUTRALITY


The Greek provisional Government
headed by former Premier Venizelos, today
formally declared war against Bulgaria,
Venizelos established a revolutionary or
provisional" Government of Greece on the
Island OF Crete some weeks ago The for
mer Premier FIRST clashed with King Con-
stantine because of Venlzelos's vigorous
pro-Ally views and his insistence that
Greece cast her lot against Germany.
At the Greek elections Venizelos appar-
emily obtained support in this position from
the people, but he failed TO move the Greek
monarch to any change in his attitude OF
neutrality. The establishment OF a Veni-
zelos party, and finally of Venizelos gov
ernment, followed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25

TOO Much Johnson" rolllcking farce
will be presented by the Criterion Players
at the Germantown Boys Club auditorium
25 West Penn street. tonight. The cast Is
made up by Walter James Butler. Helen
Bracken, Olga Lester, Nan CaFley, William
NaneFede, Edward Alexander, Walter Eu-
gene Endy ("Johnson"), John Dempsey
Justus Rcsenberger and Joseph Doriss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
officials Accused of Misuse of Funds

DULUTH, Mimi, Nov 25.-Twelye Of
fclals OF the village of Hibbing and of the
township of Stuntz We're arralgned In Dis
trict Court before Judge Cant late yes.er-
day to answer indictments returned against
them by the Grand Jury They are ae-
eused Of the misuse OF public funds of the
village and township.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Babx Dies After Christening

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Nov. 25. While
Michael Sholits and wife, of Girardville,
with number of friends were celebrating
the christening of an infant child. the lat
ter suddenly was seized by commissions and
died almost instantly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Jitney Appeal Argument Advanced

ES-BARRE, Pa, Nov 25.-Notlce
has been received here from the Supreme
Court that the argument on the jitney
buster" appeal has been placed at the foot
of the January trial list, being advanced
from the April list -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Hunter Kills Calamount

WHITE HAVEN. Pa. Nov. 25.--Whlle
cunning for rabbits near here. Fred Nan
steel, a local business man, encountered a
eatamount. The animal was ten feet away
and plunged toward him as he fired. one
shot ended its life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Parent and Child Die of Diphtherla

HAGERsToWN. Nd. Nov 25.-Harry
Watkins. twenty nine, and his daughter,
Leila. nine. died At their home IN Frederick.
only hfteen minutes apart Both Were vie
tins Of diphthsrla Another child IN The
aana famIlI i Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Ronntiea Yleld Woman DO

PINE GROVE. Pa. Nov 25.-Mrs
Charles Rartz, OF Ravine, has realised more
than $50 through bounty claims this year
IN addition 70 money received for the hides
og the animals elassed as noxious by the
state.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Palmer Alumni to Dine

More than 500 graduates OF the Palmer
Business School are expected to attend the
annual banquet OF the institutions alumni
association. which will be held In the bali
room OF the Hotel Adelphia tonight The
alumni win be grouped by classes at the
tables.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Locks Clerk in Vault; Steals Gems

KANSAS CITY. Kan. Nov 25.-A Fobber
entered MeDowelrs jewelry store. held up
the only clerk IN the place and escaped with
$4,000 worth Of diamonds after locking the
clerk In the vault.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Military to Burr Guardsman

PIkEGROVE, Pa, Nov 25.-rhe body of
George III Roth. member OF Company g.
Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry, who died IN
arrive here this afternoon. when : military
funeral will bs held His mother = widow.
survives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
SERBS REPULSE ATTACKS;
ITALIANS GAIN GROUND WEST
OF MONASTIR, PARIS SAYS
PARIS, Nov. rs.

Despite hindering OF appearance because
OF fog and rain, Serbian troops out of Mon
nstir repulsed Bulgarian counter attacks in
the region of Grunista and Italian forces.
also under General Serial, succeeded in
progressing further to the west Of Mon
astir.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25

ST. LOUIS Nov. 25.--United States At
torney Oliver has received a telegram
from the Attorney General authorizing him
TO investigate prices OF foodstuffs in st.
Louis. The telegram says the Attor-
ney General has been informed that re-
taiers here are charging that commission
men are responsible for high prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
TEUTONS PRESS ON
TOWARD BUCHAREST

Continued from PaEe One
Russians are dissatisfied with the showing
made by the Rumanian army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25

The repulse of concerted Italian and
Serbian attacks on the Macedonian front
was reported by the German War ofiice
today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
PRICES OF BUTTER AND EGGS
PROBED BY U. s. AGENTS
Elgin Board of Trade Fixes Price of
Dairy Prdouct, Is Charge

CHICAGO, Nov. 25.--An investigation Ct
the operation of the Elgin, ILL.,, Board of
Trade Is being made by Federal Govern
ment officials in connection with the inquiry
into the high cost of food products in prog
ress here by a special Federal grand
jury. Government officials have received
information, II is said, that the price fixed
by the Elgin Board Of Trade influences the
price of butter throughout the world. In
formation in the hands of the Government
is to the effect that two or three members
fix the price OF butter each Saturday.
Members OF the Chicago Butter and Egg
Board quoted United States Govern
ment reports in proof of their statements
that the present high price of butter and
eggs is due solely to an acute shortage,
The Government reports showed that on
November /. 1915. there were on the mar
ket 92,71S,649 pounds of butter, compared
with 79,294.074 for the corresponding day
this year. The Government reports showed
3,6s6.533 cases of eggs for the same date
in 1915, compared with 3,794,295 cases on
the same day this year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-25
Need Parents Consent to Whip PUPILS

READING, Pa. Nov. 20. - Reading
teachers have been notified of a decision by
the school board that only with the written
consent of parents or guardians may they
lnhict corporal punishment on pupils.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-10-05

abandoned the said entry for more
than six months next prior to the
filing of this affidavit of contest and
said abandonment still exists and has
not been cured.
You are, therefore, further notified
that the said allegations will be taken
as confessed, and your said entry will
be Cancelled without further right TO
be heard, either before this Office or on
appeal, il you fail to file in this office
within twenty days after the FOURTH
publication Of this notice, as shown
below, your answer, under oath, spe-
officially responding to these allega-
tons of contest, together with due
proof hat you have served a copy of
your answer on the said contestant
either in person or by registered mail.
You should state in your answer the
name of the ~postofice to which you
desire future notices to be sent to
you. r. p. DONOHOO,
Register.
LIST pub. September Ia, 1916
End pub. Sept. 81, 1916
Bird pub. Sept. 20, 1916
4th pub. Oct. 8, 1916
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-10-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In the District Court, Eighth Ju-
dicial District, State Of New Mexico.
County Of Quay. John +. Tompkins,
plaintiff, VS.. j. M. Weatherford, ct al
defendants, No. 1887.
The defendants, j. NJ. Weatherford,
Paul beats, William +. Horn, and I'm
known Claimants Of Interest in the
Premises and Real Estate involved in
this Action described in the COM
plaint) adverse to Plaintiff, are here
by notified that the above named plain
tiff has commenced n suit in
the above styled court and cause,
praying for the establishment Of plain
tiff's title in fee simple against the
adverse claims Of the defendants, in
and to the following real estate and
property lying and being in Quay
county, New Mexico, to-wit:
Lot Number Ten in Block Number
Twenty-seven of the MCGEE Addition
to the City Of Tucumcari, New Mexico
as shown by the plat of said Addition
on file in the Office Of the County clerk
Of Quay county, New Mexico,
and that defendants be barred and
forever estopped from having or claim
ing any right or title to said premises,
adverse to plaintiff, and that plaintiffs
title thereof be forever quoted and
set at rest, and for such further re-
lief as TO the Court may seem equit-
able. And you are further notified
that unless you entsr or cause to he
entered your appearance in said cause
on or before the End day of November,
1916, judgment by default will be rem.
dered against you and the relief pray.
ed by plaintiff granted and decreed.
Harry H. McElroy of Tucumcari,
New Mexico, Is plaintiffs attorney.
(Seal) d. j. FINEGAN.
Clerk Of the aforesaid Court
BY W R. Coplen, Deputy s-2l-4t
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-10-05
UsED 1T ELEVEN YEARS

There Is n remedy that for many
years has given relief from coughs,
colds Group and whooping cough. II
is probably the best known cough med
icine in the world and because il con
talns no oplates is strongly recon-
mcnded for children as well as adults.
Mrs. Chas. Rietz, Allen Mills, Pa,
writes; II have used Foley's Honey a.
Tar for eleven years and | 2, uld not
be without it," 1t promptly relieves
h~oarseness, tickling throat, bronchial
coughs, inflammation and congested
membranes and permits refreshing
sleep. Sands Dorsey Drug Co.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1916-10-05
REPUBLICAN TICK EFT
For President

CflH NLEO u. HUGHES
For Vice President
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
State SENATOR. II. Bridges.
Representatives.. Walter Moncus
and Fred Mcfarland.
Commissioner
First District-Herman Gerhardt.
Second District--C. A.. Curtis.
Third District-Tomas Romero.
Treasurer-E. Pack.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Florez.
Probate Judge. G. Ellis.