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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
SCANDAL Is DENIED
IN GUARDS RECALL
Du Pont Officials Declare Alb
surd Stories Regarding Major
Casey's Conduct

Rumors coming from FL Paso, Tex, that
the departure for home of Major X. X. V.
Casey, of the Second Pennsylvania Infan-
try, on a 3Oday furlough was caused by a
scandaalous story told his wife were en-
phatically denied today by an official of +.
/. du Pont de Nemours & Co., at VIII
mington.
Major Casey was granted n furlough at
the instance of the company in whose en-
ploy he is" said the powder company Of
ficial HE Is a valuable man and his
services are needed. That is the reason the
company asked that he be released from
duty on a furlough. Mrs. Casey went to
IGl Paso merely to accompany her husband
on his return trip"
According to the rumor certain persons
informed Mrs. Casey of her husbands par
tcipation in social activities which were
distorted into improper affairs. The story,
1t was said, was designed to cause Mrs.
Casey's insistence on her husbands resigna-
ton and thereby to make room for the regi-
ments other two majors, one of whom was
said to be slated for retirement when the
regiment became the Second Pennsylvania
Artillery. Whereupon, the rumor continued,
Mrs Casey hurried to Ell Paso.
The absurdity of the story Wilmington
that Mrs. Caseys visit was planned long
in advance and was deferred only because
for time it appeared that Major Casey's
battalion would be stationed at El Paso
only temporarily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
WILSON'S ORDER SAVES
DEP0RTED WAR WIDOW
Woman and Daughter Aboard Ship
About to Sail When Telegram Arrives

NEW YORK, Aug, 26.-President Wilson
telegraphed late yesterday to the authori-
ties at Ellis Island not TO deport Mrs. Sarah
Shimelson and her l6-year-old daughter
Esther. on the steamship Noordam, which
sailed at o'clock last evening.
Mrs. Shimelson's husband kent a balsar,,
in Suwalki, Poland, Which was captured h,,
the Germans The baker sold bread to the
Teutons, capital ofense. When the Cos
sacks retook Suwalki last spring some one
told of their act. The husband was shot h,,
the Cars troops. in sight of his wife and
two children. The other four children are
married and live in Chicago, having come
here several years ago.
The mother had saved money and ,,,i,h
Esther, l6, and Ruben. II, came here ST.
arrived on the Noordam August 5.
The woman ana her two children hs,,.
been at the island ever since Tha ,Iassta,s
told her yesterday morning that as 80
could show no visible means OF support she
and her daughter must sail on the Noordsaa sls'
Ruben was 70 be allowed 10 20 TO chics -.
in custody Of Mrs. shimelsons 11Is =
Harry Minsky. =" ~
The Hebrew Aid Society. baIns ,,nahl. 4.
impress the immigration authoriIiss - -
and IN Washington, telegraphed to rFss5s
dent wilson. Mrs sh NELSON had -.
taken aboard the ship. crying nlfae,,sl. oesn
$50 The Presidents MESSAGE vas ssee.1's a.
ordering that the WIDOW aud her ssss-.se. ssssa
he allowed g Lad asan II qllarantlns - -
ease #ala e further Investigated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
VAST GAIN RECORDED
IN AMERICAN SHIPPING
Increase of $4,000 Tons in Two
Years Credited to New
Registry Act

WASHINGTON, Aug 26. American
shipping has gained in gross tonnage since
the beginning of the European war 500, 900
tons, almost as great as all other nations
combined, acting Secretary of Commerce
Sweet announced today, This increase is due
mainly to the ship registry act of 1914,
which permitted American owners OF ships
under foreign flags to obtain the American
dag and register.
Americas gain has meant a severe loss
to other nations Secretary Sweet declared.
Under the registry act 100000 tons of Brit
ish shipping, 100000 of German shipping
and a total of 125,O0O of shipping under
other flags have secured American registry.
The German merchant marine is the
heaviest loser, Their merchant marine
has been lessened by 1,307,744 tons, partly
by transfer TO other neutral flags and by
capture at the hands of enemy Powers
Changes wrought by two years warfare
are less than are generally supposed the
records showing that the worlds merchant
shipping has decreased by only 4O6, 416 tons
since the outbreak of the war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
NORWEGIAN OIL SHIP
LAUNCHED AT CHESTER
"Malmanger" Slides Gracefully
Into Delaware as Mrs. C. P.
M. Jack Breaks Bottle

Cheers, waving flags and a chorus OF
steamboat whistles greeted the steamship
Malmanger as it slid gracefully down the
ways in the yard of the Chester shipbulld-
ing Company 1884 a. m, today.
The launching opens new era in ship
building in Chester, and the event had
an international tinge for the reason thai
many of the visitors We're from Norway,
Sweden and other countries More than
5000 persons witnessed the ceremonies.
Not only the ship but the yard too,
was blaze of international color The
trimmings incidentally, were Thoroughly
neutral. as every country was represented.
Mrs, Charles P. NJ. Jack. wife of the
head of the Chester Shlpbuilding Company
smashed the bottle Of champagne with
steady hand as the boat started on its
it was riding on the surface of the DeIa-
ware in the midst Of scores Of smaller
craft.
A special train carried 500 guests. all
prominent in the shipbuilding world from
New York They were headed BY Alex
ander Carver treasurer Of the Chester
company.
After the launching the guests were en-
tertained at dinner BY the company in a big
ship loft, which was beautlhed with fiags
and flowers.
The Malmanger Is one OF the newest tyne
Of oil tank steamships and win have a
capacity Of $500 tons Of Oh In bulk. II h
l01 feet long, 81 feet beam. SO feet deep.
with a draft OF 20 feet It VIII have a
speed of ten and one half knots an hour.
The last ship built at the Chester yard
vas constructed b. the late John 3 Roach.
II Vas the City Of savannah. built for me
OCEAN steamship Company ana -
Launched ca june IL 1897.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
HAD 100000 IN 1911;
NOW ALMOST A PAUPER
Former San Francisco Traction
Magnate, Ruined by Quake
and Strike, Sued

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-From an estate
of sl4,O00OO0 to a handful of silver
amounting to less than SIS represents the
decline in the fortunes of Patrick Calhoun,
former San Francisco traction magnate in
the last five years.
Calhoun's financial predicament came to
light through the filing of an application
in the Supreme Court for appointment of
a receiver for all his property. Mrs Emily
j, DeForest and others, who sued him for
unpaid office rent, sought the receiver
on the witness stand Calhoun attrib-
uted his financial collapse to the San
Francisco earthquake, fire and street-car
strike.
Mr.. Calhoun said he had been receiving
assistance from his wife.
Calhoun is grandson of John c. Cal
houn' the famous statesman. The Calhoun
home in Cleveland was one of the show
places there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
RECTOR NOT ONLY ILL;
NEGLECTFUL, IS CHARGE
Statements Overdrawn," Says
Bishops Secretary of Clergy
man Who Refused 1896

The Rev. John F.. SchunS formerly rector
of st. Peters Episcopal Church of Weldon
a borough near Glenside, has refused to
accept check for S295 sent to him by those
who once composed his congregation and
in his explanation makes public some diff
ferences with Bishop Rhinelander The
nature of the differences, however, are not
disclosed.
The Rev. Mr.. Schunk was for 16 years
rector at the little Weldon church, and lost
his place while he was i'll, he writes The
facts. as he told them, were repeated to-
day 10 the Rev. A. ]. Arnold, secretary ia
Bishop Rhinelander, and Mr.. Arnold said
Mr. Schunks statements that he has
been treated unfairly are grossly over,
drawn. He was allowed to go out of the
there was not being done 1t was some-
thing more than mere illness that caused
such neglect, however"
Mr.. Arnold would explain no further say
ing ii was a matter for the Bishop TO eX-
plain. Bishop Rhinelander will be back In
the city September ~.
The Rev. Mr. Schunk issued a statement
in Jarrettown explaining the case from his
viewpoint. He said:
To the members of st. Peters Church,
Weldon:
Since names of the persons contrib
uting have not been available. l am
taking this means to reach them. AS
4
In May for a second operation, sub
sequent to the one performed in last
October.
on the first Sunday of my absence
my congregation prayed for my re-
covery. on the second Sunday the
bishop, through his secretary made an
announcement that a new minister
would come in June. And on the third
Sunday the definite announcement was
made that new rector would take
charge on the following Sunday Thus,
the doors of the church were virtually
closed in my face while l was still
under treatment in the hospital-from
every viewpoint a most unbecoming
farewell for both priest and people
after l had given is years of faithful
service
The quiet acqulescence Of my con.
gregatlon TO this arrangement with
out so much as an expression OF re-
gret to the bishop that my ministry
should be so terminated. was a deeply
felt hurt. There was absolutely no
reason why a supply should not have
been continued for the rest Of the
month, and / be given an opportunity
10 regain my strength and to make
a formal farewell to both the eongre-
cation and TO the children Of the sun
day school.
l could have accepted with grace
and good feeling any token" had 1
left ST. Peters IN the becoming way.
or if it had come TO me Immediately
following my return from the hos
pital, for-at the least-prior to the
time / left Weldon. there was an
abundance of time for such action
AS it Is. the apparent indifference
10 even my return cut very deeply,
and makes It impossible for me to
attach any meaning to any token OF
friendship and appreciation" OF my
work for ST. Peters Church.
Therefore. 1 am returning 10 the
Rev Mr. Copeland the check for s2ss
which he mailed 70 me At JarrettowH.
The check has made me feel more
than ever that ! have been Wronged
and tbs way to the wrong being
rgnIed should be clear 70 AL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
WILMINGTON SCHOOLS MUST
STAY CLOSED UNTIL SEPT. Is
Delaware Board of Health Issues Order
Similar to Pennsylvania

WILMINGTON. Del. Aug 2s.-An order
was issued by the State Board of Health
today closing all Sunday schools to chill
dren under i6 years, prior to September
IS, and prohibiting the schools, public and
private, opening until that time, because OF
the presence OF infantile paralysis here.
The schools were scheduled TO open on
September 5.
The annual negro religious festival, Big
Quarterly which occurs tomorrow, will
not be prohibited, though the quarantine
afiiesTs will be on the job 10 see that the
regulations are not infringed. This event
brings from 5000 to 10000 negro visitors
from Philadelphia, Camden and Chester
md all parts OF Delaware.
The state rair, which opens here Sep
tembeF !, has decided not To admit children
under Is. No new cases Of paralysis have
been reported for several days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
CHURCH Is CENTURIES OLD
Pittsgrove Congregation Will Celebrate
211th Anniversary in Hoary
Edifce '...

The o11th anniversary of the old Baptist
church in Pittsgrove. n. j., one of the most
ancient edfces in South Jersey, the records
of which are filled with names of men promi-
nent in the Colonial days, will be celebrated
with fitting exercises tomorrow.
The Pittsgrove Church is said by many to
have been the first religious organization in
south Jersey. Among the most cherished
possessions of the old church is a deed.
dated 1854, which contains reference to "Ye
roade to ye Baptist meetings." The deed
gives grant of land from Lord Birkley and
Sir George Carterette to John Nelson, whose
descendant is now living on a part of the
tract,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
SEEKS HER ERRANT HUSBAND
Woman Asks Mayor to Ascertain
Whether He Has Gone to Border

Mayor Thomas b. Smith Is trying to
discover, for the information of a woman
who appeared at the Citizen Soldiers Aid
headquarters whether her husband Joined
the colors without informing her The man
ordered to the border. and a telegram was
sent to Major General Price for informa-
tion whether the man in question was on
the rolls.
The sixty-year-old mother Of a private
OF Company X. Third Regiment. visited
the Mayors office and told the story OF
her boy the only support OF herself and
her husband. The mother does not want
her son discharged but wants him to do his
duty toward his country,
only ST150 was received yesterday. and
at the rate at which the fund Is beng ex-
pended. It vas said It would be exhausted
IN a month
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Lost Is Days in Salt Mine,
Boy SubSists on Brine
GENESEO, N. Y, Aug


WANDERING about the recesses
w of an unused passageway of the
Retso Mining Company's salt mine
about mile and half from this
city, for the last 10 days, keeping
alive by eating salt brine, was the
story told today by Bennie Godow-
sky, who was found by searching
party. He was still conscious when
found, although his body had turned
entirely black.
Two weeks ago, Godowsky, en-
ployed in the salt mine, became sep
arated from his companions and
before he could reach the shaft of
the mine the electric lights went out.
Wandering through the various pas
sages, he struck an unused shaft,
and, becoming fatigued, fell into a
pool of salt brine. Physicians said
the blackness of the boys body was
the result of drinking and lying in
the brine and they gave that as the
cause for his being alive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
TOBACCO WAREHOUSE BURNED
Invalid Carried From Adjoining House
May Die of Shock

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug 26.-Fire. of un-
known origin. this morning ruined S. l..
Levan's tobacco warehouse. The flames
spread to o. B. Shertzers residence, doing
considerable damage. His son. Charles
Shertzer, seriously i'll. had to be carried
from the house and is expected to die from
the shock.
The entire loss by the fire will be $4,000,
covered by insurance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Sc Tenderloia Migrants Arrested

The weekly dragnet Tor vagrants thrown
about the Tsnderloin each Saturday brought
ln 50 men who could not give a good account
q 1heI1se!ses The scoop vas IN charge
q lieutenant Van Horn. Of the Eleventh
and Winter streets station. who vas as
sisted b Acting Detective Ernest ana IS
policemen The men arrested .ars unable
. ~ Hhara theiF home VA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Yaeht Takes Bic on TriaI Trip

On her trial trip on the Delaware River
yesterday afternoon, a fire on the power
yacht Inquirer damaged the engines and
engineroom. The flames were caused by 4
baeknre that iznited gasoline Ia the car
buretor On beard we're Colonel james EI-
Terson, Jrs owner Of the craft. and = Lor-
ins ssaseY, her designer HelIhsr - n
jursd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
DEATHS

sTINGLER. August 2s islgsl gsluaband id Z
Mary VI stingier (nse NeIlwailnl as.ssssa 9
years Relatives and friends agIssssday ~ =
attend The funeral services; 9l tf1sE 90 AI
D M from the pariors d "a assa sfsseaesenIaanz
5th 81 Infermant private - kIaHdHH
Cemetery Remains may pe fas"@f
H Sr-on Eighth Month 28lh. lssz ~ IaHa|
- & u IoSEPH HUNT. son ef - zsssssIzls
hunt zssd s. seaEs. HnneEI - p - zzEs zzz=z
zsIh ii e a:se ? p; .;,l,.sa - nsHzaHH=
private.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
ESCAPED CONVICT SHOT AS
HE TRIES TO ROB STATION
Man Who Fled From New Jersey Camp
Wounded at Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM. Pa, Aug. 26.-william
Presher, an escaped convict from the New
Jersey Penitentiary, was shot here today
while trying TO break into the New Jersey
Central station. The shot was fired by Vic
tor Ehret a railroad crossing tender.
Presher was surprised by Policeman Wild
doss, but got away. Wddoss fired three
shots after Presher. They were heard by
Ehret. who saw the fugitive coming his way
and fired, the bullet lodging in Presher's
left hip.
TRENTON y. j.. Aug, 26,-William
Presher. several times an inmate OF the
State prison, escaped from the convict road
camp at Rocky Hill last Sunday. He had
then only 27 days TO serve to complete the
minimum Of his term of two and one-half
to seven years. He was received at the
prison March 13, 1914, having been con-
victed in Monmouth County of breaking and
entering and larceny.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
sCALDED WHILE BATHING
Lancaster Man Loses Sight as Result of
Boiling Water

LANCASTER. Pa. Aug. 2s.-while
shout % bathe today. Christian Bomberger.
aesd zb years. OF Mannheim became dizzy
snd fell hsadfoFemost into a bathtub con-
tanning boiling water.
HHHTneTEer Ha6 50 badly sea aIded his
physician says. the sight OF both eyes IS
DESTROYED. Face ana neck were terribly
zzzId11.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
Stevens Institute DELAYS Opening

HoBoKEN. Aug. 26.-on account of the
prevalence of infantile paralysis, Stevens
Institute of Technology has postponed the
opening of the autumn term until October
2. the date set for the opening of the pub
lie schools here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26

AssTsF7N5T s4LEs6fANAGER for large nAlas M
faeturIng concern; must be eApsIlsaaelas, e.
energetiei age about 80; sta1Is Is..issf sa ofaca.
peFienee and salary. Ao1. Lss4ess 4aasss
PTa0ERs WANTED Apply John sssis &
Dobson. Inc.. Old Mills, seotFs ians'
Schuylkill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
HELP wANTED-MALE

MAcHINIsTs
LOCOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE
CAR REPAIRERs
RAILROAD FIREMEN AND BRAkEaSS
APPLY BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAlLAoAp
FREE LABOR BUREAU
Bls S. llTH ST.
open sUNDAYs)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-26
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
HELP wANTED-FEMALE

oPERAToRs-The Bell TelephIIapE aa NJ
Germany offers positions t,Is as oper1ilsS' and 2
years old; salary SO a week WHILE iensatsitIaa
with rapid advancement; a staiaas IND an-
usual opportunity of PROMOTION. App1 y pa5sfs-
person 10 the Bell Telephone Company bslsssa
500 a. m. and D. m. Monday, Iva aoieioeK.
Friday evenings between 1:SO anu e'0o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
Miners Earnings-Over So Per Cent. Increase

The justify follows Wages which were below
ca
per basis greater demand
made"
after careful
general miners in the anth
htumnouS
snay similar other occupations requiring e9u
testimony these propositions The CommSSo ond
1901 were sou W.
the working time OF anthracite coLeI was no Gays
the (fO) per cent
sliding scae 1912 they were given another ten CO per @ I'D
abolished the the making
in
In working time
therefore his the
colere of twelve onhf G2f)
he did
annually increased Of thirty
$3.50 cent
Between 1912
the working time and the sliding
rates the circumstances this class of labor has through in
advanced
capacity hrty-Seven and ne-haf (571I) cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
Household Coal-60c Ton Increase

The miners made demand for to the
extent Of twenty (2O) per The present for labor alone Of
anthracite approximately 81 80 An advance OF twenty (ZO)
per cent in wages would increase Of hisx go cents
in the cost Of every ton of anthracite produced
production anthracite amounts TO about 100000 long
vhic The steam sizes
comprising the total Gin the OF by-produ
od competition with bnumnouS coal
of producing all sizes the The revenue received from me
Of mgand therefore the coal
ndother oil anthracite he sold
produce when added to the receipts from steam coal
This demand equivalent to
approximately 6o) the the domestic sizes
o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05

SCRANTON COAL COMPANY. BY J. H. DICKSON
DoDsOS COAL COMPANY. by ALAN c. DODsON
mn AWARE IaCKiWANNA & WESTERN COMPANY. BY
4. President
THE DFI,w,RE & HUDSON COMPANY. by w. H. VII
IIAMs, Vice President
GREEN RIDGE COAL tOMfANi' by W. - N'
President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05

The oodco (4o) per the
Were this the
reports Of Labor show that the cost OF
himself
This would indicate increase only sixteen go cent
In with thiryx Co)
perce his earning capacity
the agreement which accepted by both parties has
Arbitration
of the strike of the employees OF the Wkesre Railway Company
the living had increased only three and
including Of clothing
and periodicals.
IA he 5 has materially changed
opportunity for earnings compared with the in
In The
deposits banking tho
we'll Of homes, workers. this
state menL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
A Matter for Adjustment

The operators believe the paid fair but II
adjustment there objection their part to making
such changes give the machine the opportunity OF
earning equitable compared with those equivalent
occupations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
Users of Domestic Sizes Would Bear the Burden

Users Of Domestic Sizes Would Bear the Burden
The demand eghthour day the maximum for all
labor and This demand made for the
who suits his convenience his working time
and rarely abors m than six hours daily
The Anthracite. awarded eghthou day. with
Of wokmn
engineers budensome warrant it, Other classes
OF labor work a nnehour day.
which
day. demanded by the miners will certainly reduce the capacity the
will danger OF shortage at the
BY
anthracite have abundant opportunity for social
living for the demands of the
should be willing
energy There nothing this demand which
other hand OF
yentang timeng the anthracite mines
producing coal
Mners emsndN No.
fun s-ornio Of the I'm
Ids Nos o. g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-05
A Great Expense Without Gain for Anyone

The subject demand represents another where tho
Anthracite Coal Strike declined interfere with eab
hed rendering decision the Commission said it
not that the change by weight based
on ton when the price would necessarily be adj
the number pounds would prove sufficient benefit to the
expense and trouble thereby imposed the
operators low paying by the car
the argument applies
A of fixed capacity certainly standard oil
measure just quart and peck standards trade
the basis Of coal cleaned with
of OF
price has been adjusted to meet the condition
dirt rock Under
hoist such refuse to the surface and so
possible do other
public methods thaf
wereen unwarranted and unuSihable