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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20

Mr.. Welsgerber said he admired the spirit
OF the Betsy Ross heirs which had always
kept them from induging in any vainglory
on account Of their name.
ut was a fine spirit of Christian retire
ment that kept them In the background and
made them refrain from trying TO gain pres
tlge through their ancestry by attempting
TO do by themselves everything that is and
ought 10 be done for the Betsy Ross House.
They recognized that II was an all.Amer-
lean, not an all-family privilege. and they
very deeently have kept in the background
and let the memorial association carry on
the work for all the people"
Just what success is probable In the
effort Of the heirs to recover the lost mil.
lions, Mr.. Weisgerber said he didn't know
He had never investigated IL, he said. be-
cause he wasn't the least BIT interested.
This subject has come to be more I'm the
nature OF suggestive threat than a prob
ability. From time to time there have
been announcements that the heirs were
going TO sue 10 gain what they alleged
10 be their rights. and today there comes
definite announcement from Pittsburgh
that A. Seligsohn, an attorney Of that CITY.
viii bring suit In Philadelphia courts within
the next 10 days 70 recover the properties
the Betsy Ross Heirs Association elsins'
Part Of the site OF the old United ststss
Naval Building IN Washington. aizo lis Ia.
VolYed In the controversy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
FLORIDIAN GIVES $4,000
TO PROHIBITION FUND

ST. PAUL, MINI. July 2O.-The Prohibl-
ton National Convention is going to nomi-
nate some one-probably ]. Frank Hanly,
of Indana-for President today. but little
old man from Johnston Fla. is its hero.
The Pronibtionists need money to run
campaign. The chairman has called for
contributions, as they were coming In
slowly.
A voice back in the hall said something
about $4,000.
Whats that?" the crowd shouted,
Collins gray head popped up from the
Florida delegation.
"Yes. that's what said" he said. Put
me down for $4,000"
The convention chcered and delegates top
pied over their chairs TO get to Coffin. They
picked him up and carried him to the plat
form.
The collection was just like one of those
donation parties they have for country min
listers. Those who didn't have money gave
other things. One man tossed into the pot
mortgage for Sl5S.6S on some Illinois law
books and told the collectors to get after tho
money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
SUPERIOR COURT DECISIONS
Hands Down 143 Opinions and Ad-
journs for Summer

The Superior Court at its summer session
I'm this city today, handed down l43 opinions
and an adjournment was then taken. The
regular fall session of the court In Phila-
delphia County will begin on october The
list of cases decided Is as follows
Per curam;
Yower vs.. Rosworth: G., p. No. /, Phila-
Pht Riicalen Vas' VS. wsbster. g p. No ?. Phila-
deiPhia Order affirmed at cost OF sppeilaIt.
Phiisdeiphis Judgmsht anlrmed,
papy VS. Wilson. c. p No. S. philadelphia.
Iron Afm ana FsG Steel ane cO@Ssny ct s No
Philadelphia. Judgment reversed and a yenire
Collins vs., the P6ilaSelDh!a and Reading Rail
way Company. G. p. No. 4. Philadelphia.
'OFs' Foster VS., Curtis. Municipal Court. Judg-
Hsrtzos Ys. Hertzos. Yoder's appeal. c. P.
Helt e al. c, P Lancaster County. Judgment
Belmont stamping and Enamsllng Company
reversed and appeal taken and hlsd on Feb
By PRESIDENT JUDGE ORLADY;
Philadeipha. Judgmsnt affirmed
No. t''s 3 Philadslphia Desres atlrnsd .
haSsas ssFSss RsatoF rel dseRsEsed Rd " Fs''
commOnwealth rs. yester; o. and T. Phila-
a'lpsi& KRsfs ys. Dq'9 cs gt PhiadeiDha c. P No a.
philadelphia. Judsment reversed and 'yenire
facias dc noYo awarded.
Marpie Va; .Bris.sr c. P. AiOntsOmsry County.
Judgment affirmed.
Diilwyn Apartment Realty Company vs.. First
Mortgage Guarantee and Trust Company. c. p.
No. q Philadelphia. Appeal dismissed at coat
OF Plalntin but Without prejudice, e. -
c. p. No. ?. PHILADELPHIA. Judgement reversed
and a YenoTe facias deneYo awarded.
paSss c eomBaaS e s bs Sr@Ssa s OF .A &ess &
Phlla delphla. Judgment affirmed.
By JUDGE HENDERSON,
snyth Us. Goebel ct al. c. p. No. 2. PhiIa-
delPhia Desres sta5msd at cost Of appellant.
Bay1E V. RsIaat6. G. P. No. ?. Phladsl-
Frieker ei AL ys. PhiladslPhla Rapid Transit
Company. c. P. No. .. PhiladslDhiz Judgment
JazS1lent reversed aHd record rsmittsd 70
const below With direction 70 enter 11dgnsnf
in favor q PlairAns on the verduet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
IRISH MARTYRS PRAISED
AT A. 0. H. REQUIEM MASS
Speaker Lauds Work, Message and Sac
rifice Of Revolutionists

BOSTON. July 20.-A Solmen High Mass
of requiem for the repose of the souls OF the
deceased presidents of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians was celebrated at st. James
Church today as a beginning of today's
proceeding of the national A. o. II, Conven-
tion.
The Rev. P. ]. Supple, of the Church of
st. John the Evangelist. spoke briefly on
the Irish Martyrs" He said in part:
These men gave their lives for their love
of country the cause they loved next to
God Himself. They were scholars and in
offensive men. They felt this was the only
way in which the freedom of their country
could be accomplished. What a principle
in these days of selhshness these men have
left us They have taught a lesson such
as had not been taught for generations.
Their names will go down to posterity with
the great martyrs, May it be lesson to
all of U.S."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
BORROWED MILLIONS
DIVIDED BY COUNCILS
Continued frnm Pnre One

Continued from PaFe Ono
sections for total of Ss1 900 we're passed
with others apportIoning money for coun-
try road work. These appropriations all
were made from the total Of s16.045,l20 for
the Department Of Public Works from the
S42 450,797 loan.
An ordinance authorizing the relocation
Of the tracks on oregon avenue east Of
Broad street was passed by both branches
after II had been reported favorably from
the Committee on Steam Railways. The
same ordinance was passed and signed last
year, but City Solicitor Connolly advised
that Il be redrafted in slightly different
form in order that It might not affect the
1914 agreement with the Belt Line Railroad
for the elevation Of the tracks in South
Philadelphia. Under the ordinance the
tracks will simply be stralghtened pre-
liminary to their subsequent elevation.
REYBURN SQUARE PROVISION
Reyburn Square. at 22d atreet and Ls-
high avenue was transferred from the
Bureau Of City Property to tho Board of
Recreation upon the recommendation Of
plot Of ground next to the square is all
ready under the Jurisdiction of the Recrca-
tion Committee, IT was decided to central
ize authority and conduct both the square
and the playground in conjunction.
A bill was passed resembling an ordinance
bboSth lftSN NtiI BlNlilb 10 lllt university
Of Pennsylvania a plot of ground in
the 27th Ward for use as botanical gar
den. The ground along with several other
plots was to be In return for free scholar
ships to the city from the University under
an agreement recently declared Illegal by
the Supreme Court. The bill was passed
with the approval of the University authori-
ties. and the ground will now be used for
a powerhouse site for the Philadelphia
General Hospital.
FOR GUARDS SUBSTITUTES.
The general transfer bill to be passed in.
cludcs an item of $4,000 to pay salaries OF
substitutes employed to take the places of
So city employees who have gone TO the
front with the guardsmen. 1t is understood
that fewer than 30 men have been appointed
to fill the vacancies, as departmental heads
explain that this small number can I'LL UP
the gap at least until late In the autumn.
AS the $177,oo0 rebate paid by the Phila.
delphia Electric Company several months
ago In the adjustment of the reduction in
lighting rates has been used for other pur.
p; ses, many Of the bills providing for more
lights for the various wards will not be
parsed. as there is little or no money avail.
pble for improvements along this line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
RECEIVERS WIFE, LOSES ROLL
Spouse, $3.50 and Star Boarder Simul
taneously Disappear

The story OF the simultaneous dsap-
pearance OF a wife, a boarder and a roll
OF money was told again today at City
Hall after Mbunted Policeman Mcguire had
arrested Helen Pickry 33 years old OF
Hartford, Conn, in a house at Newmarket
and Vine streets on complaint OF the
woman's husband Emmanuel.
The simultaneous disappearance was
staged on Tuesday. The roll consisted of
$3.50. When Pickry discovered his valu-
ables. including his wife, were gone. he
searched among her letters and found one
from the boarder, who had told her TO
meet him in Philadelphia.
Coming 10 this city, the husband con-
fded his troubles to the police. After
the womans arrest the Hartford police were
notified that Pickry had forgiven his wife.
kissed her and taken her back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
PHILADELPHIA WOMAN HELD
FOR ROBBING RICH FRIEND
Accused Of Taking Purse From Chance
Travelling Acquaintance

NEW YORK. July 20.-A woman. who
declared that she was Mrs. Leslie Vandleur,
OF the Hotel Beneya. Philadelphia, was
sent to the YorkvilIe Court Prison In de-
fault OF $1,000 ball today She Is accused
OF trying 20 steal q purse and a valuable
pin from Mrs. Anna Strumph Of Portland.
Ma. a the Grand Central Terminal
Mira Strumph testified that she had met
the prisoner while going BY boat from
Brunswick. Ae.. 20 New Bedford, Mass
en4 that they finished the trip 70 this City
tcssther. TIE woman tried to steal her
purse and pin while she Was Arranging
her hair, she said On being accused she
replaced the articles and declared her in
noesnea. However. Mira strumph had her
companion arrested. Al that time the
prisoner said ahe vas Mary Cummings.
ig years Old. Of z0l Broaa street. Camden.
n. r. Whan arraisned sne wept and de-
clafsd that = tsFrlble mistake" had been
gnede.
Thers : = such Aolsl in Philadslphia
s. ne sEsnesa apa no address In Camden
ltz< eaffzspa44e VA tnar 3 ths gore
4ezaE 4I4H4lez. 4ecoz1In9 to The alFectc1ies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
Wilson Not Going on the Stump

NEW YORK, July 2O.-Vance McCor-
mick. campaign manager for President Will
son, announced today at Democratic head
quarters that Progressives all over the
country are sending in word that they will
support President Wilson for reelection
Mr. Mccormick said the President will not
make any campaign speeches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
City Hall Appointments Announced

City Hall appointments today included
Charles l.. Swan, 6353 Greene street sec
ond assistant engineer, Bureau of Surveys,
salary $1,000; Richard ]. Wolf 5942 North
Camac street, apprentice, Department OF
Transit salary S4S0; John Crump, 2OlI
Ea.. Sergeant street, assistant foreman,
Blu, eau Of Highways. salary SO a day ;
Mary L. II. Stevenson. 2314 Spruce street ;
Eliza May Rudolph. $3.50 North 9Th street,
and Louisa n Beale. ~ West Tulpehocken
street, assistant teachers. Board Of Recre-
alton, salaries $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM TRADE
PRODUCT, SAYS LA TOILETTE
Gigantic Scheme, Senator Asserts in
Naval Bill Attack

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-Charging that
the whole preparedness program is the prod
uct of gigantic commercial scheme backed
by the big moneyed interests, Senator La
Toilette, OF Wisconsin, resumed his attack
on the naval bill I'm the Senate today.
There isn't any reason now for doubling
the military and naval expenses of the
country that didn't exist l2 months ago."
declared Senator La Toilette.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
City,s Balance s9,216.s56

The amount paid into the city treasury
during the week ending last night was
S557, ,O23s5 and the payments amounted TO
$slS,9OO17. This with the balance on hand
from the previous week not including the
sinking fund account, leaves a balance on
hand OF ss.216.s56 deposited In banks and
trust companies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
NO WORK, KILLS HIMSELF
Miner, Refused Job, Picks Berries,
Then Fires Bullet Into Head

POTTSVILLE, Pa, July 2O.-Being told
that there was no work for him at the
Park Place colliery yesterday, David Davis,
of Grler City, returned home, took a basket
and picked huckleberries for the remainder
of the day. Early this morning he arose,
went downstairs, took gun and blew of
the top OF his head. He brOoded over the
loss Of work, it is believed. His widow and
five children survive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
Uruguayan Wins Aviation Race

MENDOZA. July 20.-Lieutenant Yerisso
Uruguayan aviator. is the victor in the
international military aviation race. which
was completed late yesterday by his ar
rival here from Buenos Aires. The flight
covered a distance OF about 645 miles. The
race was started on July 16. at Buenos
Aires, army officers of several OF the South
American countries taking part
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
Outing Benefits Lansing

wATERTOwN, NY, July 2O.-Secretary
of State Lansing returned to his cottage at
Henderson Harbor last night, after a week $
bass fishing on Galloup Island, Lake on
tario. He is greatly improved in health.
but expects to spend two weeks more at
Henderson Harbor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
ToDAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

John Woods 1910 Belmont ave. and Mamie r
Erwin. 1927 kingsesslng ave.
John AicAIenamin Jr.. 2004 Kipp ST, and
Amanda Richie 1908 Hartvllle 81.
Jan Bolinskl. ia09 Mercer ST., and Leokadia
Pianka, 24OO Duncan ST.
Frank CennuiN. 93T League ST., and Carmela
Maruzzo Sf3 hontrose 81.
Michael DubiB. 1928 ButtonwoOd st. and Anna
Pruska, COZ ButtonwOOd a.
Peter j. Carr. 1915 Rufner St. and Aida NJ.
Iiddell, 1910 Bristol ST.
Jacob Lees. 421 W. Susquehanna ave. and
Grace A. Van Houten. 628 w. pauphin 81.
GEORGE !; Rooney S925 Chester ave. and Helen
Charles r. Hughes. 221O InEersol st. and
Mabel NJ. Wagner 1884 n. 80 ST.
Joseph Schultz, 2I40 kirkbride ST., and Pauline
Msrchinak. 2T40 Kirkbride ST.
Walter J. Scott, 1929 Fttzwater st.. and Sarah
Edward A. Kelly. 1859 n; o[lanna ST. and
AIax Schwartz, Detroit. Mich. and Celia Mol
lis sos s.. STD 81
JaFYis iS6 W. Thompson st.
400 Bsltiaoss, q. so washiVgssA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20
BRITISH Hold Zoo German Sailors

LONDON. July 20-The British have
captured 13s German naval officers and
2Os5 men. while the Germans have captured
4sf British naval 0fiicsrs ana s6l men
Phasnas MeHamara, Of tue Admiralty. ar
aoanosd a Gannons today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20

Ss.00 Baltim0FsI $3.50 WazhiQEtsh.
s,aa{ay Excursion. Pennsylvania Railroad
80 go {slS S', Ss s59as strsSs sstsaR I %
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-20

tsrs YOU to make iaquiry into that cot
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HELP wANTED-EE,rALE

OtAsE olAssiasa Aas q Passes a aaa IS
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-06
What the Doctor Knows
KIDNEYS MUST BE RIGHT TO
INSURE HEALTH.

Few people realize to what extent their
health depends upon the condition of the
kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases Of
serious illness, makes q chemical anaiy.
sis of the patients urine. He knows that
unless the kidneys are doing their work
properly, the other organs cannot readily
be brought back to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way, serious results are
sure to follow. According to health sta
tistics, Bright's Disease, which ID really
an advanced form of kidney trouble,
caused nearly ten thousand deaths in one
year, in the State of New York alone.
Therefore, it is particularly necessary to
pay more attention to the health Of these
important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
remarkable success as q kidney remedy
ls DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The mild and healing influence Of this
preparation, in most cases, il soon real
lied, according to sworn statements and
verified testimony of those who have used
the remedy.
When your kidneys require attention,
get Swamp Root at once from any phar.
macy. It 10 cold by every druggist In
bottles of two sizes-5oc and 81 %.
However, if you wish first 70 test this
great preparation send ten cent? to DR..
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing Be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-06
COLLEGES ARE NOT AFFECTED
Enrolment Of German Universities
Shows Increase In Number OF
Students During War.

War has not made much difference
with German universities. On the
books Of the % universities of the Ger
man empire there was an enrolment
during the last half-year of $3.50 stu
dents, against $500 In the first winter
of the war, and 81 200 In the last half.
year before the war.
All students serving in the army
have continued their connection with
the university, and Of the 1880 car
ried on the books of the university last
winter there were $4,000 In the ranks
OF the soldiers, or 81 per cent. Ytsr
OF the total enrolment 4.SOO were
women and 1,40O were foreigners. The
University Of Warsaw, reopened after
the Germans and Austrians captured
the city. has already 1,125 students,
men and women, desiring the honor Of
assOciating their names with this ia.
nous old institution of Poland, which
had been suppressed by the Russians
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-06

aren't trusted with cartridges. and u
anything happens-"
II choose to b foolish" shs inter
rupted coOlly.
He made q movement Of protest and
appeal. but It was already too late A
shadow loosened itself from the dark,
ness and came out into the clearing.
Farquhar's rife sank to the ground
The moon was at her zenith. In the
brilliant yet deceptive light the new
conner loomed out gigantic. super
natural.
"A sentry ON dutyr be said ironical-
". looking from one to the other. "A
pleasant relaxation from discipline. by
my faith. Your number and regiment.
sirr'
'4O06. Of the First. my colonel"
zone Of my own particular heroes
We have already met. fancy. Report
yourself tomorrow to your captain. For
the present perhaps you will conde-
scend to resume your duties. MademOi.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-06
Flowers Of the Sea.


Like the land. the sea has its f,ov,
ers, but the most brilliant OF the ma.
rine flowers bloom not upon plants bu,
upon animals. The living corals oi
tropical seas present display OF 1oraI
beauty that In richness and vivtdness
OF color and variety and grace Of form
rivals he SPLENDID Of garden oi
flowers. The resemblance to blossoms
Is so complete that some persons nnd
It difficult to believe that the brtllian,
display contains no element Of plant
life. but Is wholly animal in ita or.
ganization.
Among the sea animals that bloom
as II they were plants ere included.
besides corals. the sea anemone and
the sea cucumber. It has been 70,
marked that the birds and butterflies
OF the upper world are replaced BY
fishes Of curious forms and flashinc
colors which dart about among the
animal flowers.
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-06
George Could Not Take Money From
Man Who Was Less Fortunate
Than Himself.

A correspondent sends us an ex.
cerpt from yet unpublished work to
be entitled "A Sentimental Journey to
the Pacific Coast.
1T was about seven o'clock in the
evening"" relates Mr.. Thornton. when
the following conversation took place
between myself and the porter. who.
strangely enough, was called George:
"'Well. said l. 1t has been nice
day. No noise, no dust, smooth rid.
ing and an empty carr
Begin yo' pardon. suh.' demurred
George. All begs to diffah with you,
sub. It's been an exceedingly DO day
today. sub.
why do you speak thus, Georger
"'ln de fust place. dey's been no
dust. as you say. Dat means less
brushin'. an less brushin' means slim
tips. Dey's been nobody on de cyah.
as you remark. Dat means slim pick.
in. Yessuh. dat's how she go. All
depends on de travelin public To- sub
sistence Ah'm de oldes' potah on de
line. Nah haid done grow gray in de
service. an NAH life is failure. suh."
Il felt sorry. so handed him a
dime. said: I'm sorry can't make
1t more. George. but this is all have.
I'm In the law business
"'Wen. OF co'se dey's always dose
The Holly chieftain., 1916-10-06
SYNOPSIS.

Sylvia Omney. her lover. Richard Far
iain Arnaut Of the Foreign Legion. In
captain Sewers room FarQuhar forces
soweL 10 have Prrston's I. q U's re-
rooms by Gabrielle Smith Sower demands
IN apology. Refused. he forces FarQuhar
70 resign hts commission In return for
possession OF Farquhar's fathers wrtt-
zen confession that he had murdered Sow
sr's father. Gabrielle saves Farquhar
rom suicide. To shield Arnaud. Sylvia's
nance. FarQuhar processes to have stolen
ne did 30 As Richard Nameiess he Joins
me Foreign Legion and sees Sylvia. now
Mme Arnaud. meet Colonel Destinn:
tarquhai meets Sylvia and Gabrielle. an
learns from Corporal Goetx OF the col
oneFs cruelty. Arnaud becomes a drunk
srd and opium smoker. Sylvia becomes
friendly with Colonel Destinn. Arnaud
becomes Jealous of Farquhar.