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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
HONOR MEN AT U. OF P.
Several Surprises Result From Stu
dent Election Which Con-
tinued Two Days

The two-day ballot OF the senior class
at the University of Pennsylvania for the
election of honor men concluded this after
noon. The result of the vote came as a
surprise to many Of the students, TED
Meredith, track star, being relegated to
fourth place, and Ned" Harris, captain
of the varsity football team last year,
being defeated.
Gordon Harwck, president OF the senior
class, president of the Undergraduate As
ISOLATION, president of the Wharton Asso-
citation and president Of the Y. NJ. c. A.,
received first honor, that of spoon man.
The bowl, cane and spade, insignias of
the regard the class holds for the recip-
tents, will go 10 William Il. Chickering,
captain of the crew: Arthur Littleton,
also of the crew, and James E. Meredith
The defeated candidates were Robert
Dechert, manager OF the baseball team /;
Edward Harris, captain of the football
team Earl Humphries, noted distance
runner; Leslie Joy, Walter Hopkins,
varsity end, and Frederick Adams, man
ager of the football team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

CHICAGO April .7.--Senator Warren
q. Harding, OF Ohio, was named tenn
porHry chairman OF the Republican Ma
tiouaI Convention, which meets here June
T. The action was taken at n meeting of
the subcommittee of the National Repub-
lican Committee at the Congress Hotel.
The committees iaction was unanimous.
Senator Harding Will make the keynote
speech. F~'S As' 80 80 -
The action Of the subcommittee was
in the nature of surprise, as 1t was ex-
pected that James r. Mann, minority
leader Of the House, would be named.
whether or not reports that Mann
might not be acceptable to Colonel Roose-
welt and the Progressive faction of the
party led to side.trackinB him, was not
announced.
Chairman Hiilcs, OF the National Com
mittee said that Roosevelt's anounce-
ment of his probable candidacy had not
entered into the discussion
'.Roosevelt's announcement was no sur
prise to me-" Mr.. Hilles said. But 1t did
not have any effect on our choice of a
chairman"
Eiilles declined To comment otherwise
on Roosevelt's candidacy
Committeeman Ralph Williams, OF
Oregon. said his only surprise was that
the Colonels announcement was 80 mild"
Harding was in Chicago at the time his
choice was announced. 1t was said he
would prove acceptable to both the con-
servatlve and progressive wings Of the
party. Sometconsidered him compromise
candidate. and in this step toward con-
ciliating Roosevelt.
Lafayette B. Gleason, of New York, was
chosen as temporary secretary of the con-
yention: William F. Stone, of Baltimore
sergeant-at-atms, and George l.. Hart o.
Roanoke, Va, official reporter
These appointments were agreed upon
At, the committees melting in March, but
offioial announcement was not made until
today. -r@s
Republicans about the hotel where the
meeting was in progress expressed sats-
faction at the. selection of Senator Harding
and. pointed out, that he was elected to
the Senate in 1e14--two years after the
split-receiving the support of Republi-
cans and Progressives alike
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

iin--that this Government give all In
formation In It's possession in the case
Of the Channel steamship Sussex will be
n direct refusal
The view OF the Administration. based
upon the evidence that II has in its pos
session, Is that German submarine
torpedoed the Sussex, and that German
submarines are now sinking, without
warning. unarmed merchant vessels
III this Is not true. the United States
believes that Germany should prove that
fact. The United States will take no
steps whatever which may be misinter-
preted to give Germany any facts in its
possession taking the view that Germany
must be In position to know all of the
facts"
Democratic and Republican leaders in
Congress who have been taking a serious
interest in international affairs today
were very plainly told that crisis in the
relations Of the United states with the
Central Powers cannot much longer be
delayed.
They were informed that "it was UP to
Germany" and that Germany either would
have to accept responsibility for positive
action that will end all controversy be-
tween the Governments. or agree to dis
agree.
II was made very plain to the congress
sional leaders that procedure on the part
of the officials in Berlin similar to that
taken in the past, whereby submarine
commanders have been hefd responsible
or the abuse of their instructions, will no
longer be acceptable.
There must be positive assurances given
the United States of character that will
leave no doubt as TO the Teutonlc position
and desire to live up to the requirements
of International law.
Following all Of the various conferences
In which the President has participated,
the outstanding facts developed have been
that the moral proof is overwhelming
that Germany had attacked unarmed
merchant vessels without warning, that
promises made by Count Won Bernstorff-
and officials admit that he acted in good
faith-have been Utterly disregarded and
that the United States and other neutrals
are today in a position where unless they
now stand up for their rights general
state Of international anarchy may result.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
ROOSEVELT IN CONFERENCE
WITH MURDOCH AND PERKINS
Nationwide Demand for Colonel, Bull
Moose Chairman Says

NEW YORK. April special signih.
canoe was seen in conference here today
between Colonel Roosevelt, Representative
, Victor Murdock, chairman OF the Pro.
gressive National Committee, and George
w Perkins. chairman of the Executive
Committee of the party IL was the first
conference the Colonel has held since pub
lication OF the statement from oyster Bay
virtually announcing his candidacy.
Murdoch brought word to the Progress.
sive leader that the Chicago convention
of Progressives would consider no other
candidate for presidential honors. He be-
lieved also that Roosevelt would be nom.
mated by the Republicans and asserted
there was a nationwide demand for the
former President as Chief Executive
again.
Officially the conference today was on
general welfare" but naturally the talk
turned TO preparedness and general
politics. The Colonel himself said he had
nothing TO add TO his statement made to
the mysterious member of Congress at
oyster Bay recently.
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MURDOCH LIKES COLONEL'S
- TERMS FOR CANDIDACY
Roosevelt Only Logical Candidate,
Says Bull Moose Chief

NEW YORK, April 7.-Victor Muir
dock, national chairman of the Progress
sive party. was pleased by Colonel Roose-
velt,s announcement of the terms under
which he would accept the Republican
nomination for President.
Mr Murdoch came to New York from
Bangor. Ne, where he addressed the Pro-
gressive State conve-tion.
After an absence or four months In
Europe, Mr.. MurdoclS has recently been
touEing the United States He said today
that within nine months a feeling that
Theodore Roosevelt Is the only logical
candidate for the Republican party had
worked its way from the Pacific to the
Atlantic seRboard. and at the same time
sentiment for adequate naval and military
preparedness has worked its way from the
Atlantic seaboard westward. In his opin-
ion. the mind of the people has already
grasped the idea that Roosevelt and pre-
pArsdness are one and inseparable.
Mr.. Murdoch says that in his travels
about the country he has tried to get the
viewpoint OF sso-called old-line Republi-
Gang. and his opinion is that every one of
them having any influence will be for
the Colonel II he were nominated
Asked what the National Progressive
Convention would do. he said:
why. you couldn't get a crowd OF Bull
Moosers together anywhere without hav-
Ing them nominate Roosevelt. Wen nom
mate him sure. and he'll run. From all l
have heard in going about the country.
there is not any doubt that he will be
nominated by both parties"
George W. Perkins didn't seem TO think
there was anything surprising in the fact
that Colonel Roosevelt had laid down the
terms upon which he would accept a NOM
inatlon by the Republicans.
His statement is just an amplifcation
OF HIS message from Trinidad" he said.
-What can they do about il? 1t there
any one whOTWill disagree with what he
sEyaf Can any good American find fault
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
BRUMBAUGH MOVE MEANS
BITTEREST FACTIONAL FIGHT
"Blackmai" Says Ware of Attempt to Force Governor
to Abandon Struggle - Nothing Unusual for
Wealthy Man to Aid Poor One

n political committee; and no officer
of any corporation, whether incor-
porated under the laws of this or any
other state or any foreign country
except corporations formed for pollti-
cal purposes shall pay, give or lend
or authorize to be paid. given or lent
any money or other valuable thing he
longing TO such corporation to any
candidates or to any political commit
tee for the payment of any election
expenses whatever.
livery candidate for nomination at
any primary election, caucus or con-
vention, whether nominated thereat
or not SHALL within 10 days after
the same was held, IL the amount re-
ceived or expended shall exceed the
'um OF $50. and any candidate for
election, and every treasurer for
political committee, or person acting
as such treasurer shall, within 30
days after every election at which
such candidate was voted for, or with
which such political committee was
concerned, II the amount received or
expended shall exceed the sum of
$50 shall file with the officers, given
hereinafter specified, full, true and
detailed account, subscribed, sworn
or affirmed to by him before an Of
ficer authorized to administer oaths.
setting forth each and every sum of
money contributed, received or dis
bursed by him for election expenses,
the date Of each contribution, receipt
and disbursement, the name Of ths
person from whom received or to
whom paid, and the object or purpose
for which the same was disbursed
Such account shall also set forth the
unpaid debts and obligations of any
such candidate or committee for cleo
tion expenses with the nature and
amount of each and to whom owing
In the case of candidates for cleo
tiOn, who have previously filed ac-
counts as candidates for nomination,
the accounts shall only include contri-
buttons. receipts and disbursements
subsequent to the date of such prior
accounts. IF the aggregate receipts,
disbursements or accounts of politi-
cal committee In connection with any
nomination or election shall not ex-
coed $50 the treasurer or candidate
shall within 80 days after the election
certify that fact, under oath, to the
officer with whom the statement Is
filed as hereinafter provided.
GAL ELECTION EXPENSES.
Any person who shall incur any
Illegal election expenses or otherwise
violate any of the provisions of this
act shall be guilty of n misdemeanor,
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished by fine of not less than
$50 or more than $1,000, or by imprlson-
ment for not less than one month or
more than two years, either or both.
at the discretion of the court.
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f51T NJ Fl...|.
IT FLOATS BONDS
Unexpected Expenses, Old
Bills and New Demands
Add to Muddle
BUT 100000 AVAILABLE,
Deficiency Needs Alone Total
$250,000-May Hold Up
Damage Awards

No money will be available for the ur-
gent departmental needs. deficiency bills.
or TO meet the constantly growing de-
mands FOR municipal improvements. de-
spite the favorable report Of the two big
municipal loans to Councils The city's
financial mix-up will be just as great as
ever, until the loans are authorized and
bonds floated. There Is about 5000. 900
that Councils can rely upon to meet emer-
gencies.
Unexpected expenses for the rest of the
year not provided for in the proposed
ioahs promise to total a formidable sum,
while almost daily Chairman Gafrnev. Of
the Finance Committee. is in recent of
old bills left over from 1915 and even
from three or four years back The de.
hciency items in the loan for which the
issue Of twoyear bonds is proposed to.
tai about s25O,0O0, but this sum Is re.
ported to be but a part of the money
that VIII have to be found II all the city's
old debts are to he paid and IL is to he
placed finally on a basis from which the
pay'as'you.go plan can be made effective
At the rate that new demands for
money are accumulating now complica-
tons are likely to confront the Adminis-
tration unless most of the demands are re-
fused. A bill before Councils Highway
Committee involving land damages will
not be offered for passage until Mayor
smith lends his approval, as he is on rec
ORD as opposing bills involving such dam
ages in view of the fact that the city's
obligations thus assumed would constitute
n charge against the borrowing power,
which is almost exhausted by the two
loans now awaiting action
A few of the more recent demands upon
the 100000 that Councils can possibly
appropriate include request from Di-
rector Datesman, of the Department of
Public Works, for 100000 for a new
Fairmount dam; request from Director
Irusen for $4,000 for the convention of
the American Hospital Association IN
June: request for $4,000 for improv
ments to the Commercial Museum a re-
quest for $500 for the Fourth of July
celebration and enough others to require
several times the amount of money avail
able.
The suggestion OF flexible" tax rate
Tor the city, made by Chairman Gaffney,
of the Finance Committee, is meeting with
general approval at the hands of MEM
bers OF Councils, who have given the city's
financial problems careful Thought The
Idea of fixing a rate that will make IL
possible to issue short-teEm bonds for
such items as maintenance and deficiency
bills is believed to be an innovation that
will meet the approval of all.
In declaring that the tax rate in 1917
and 1918 will have to be increased to
Sl.1O or S1.12 to provide for these two
items, Chairman Gaffney has made no
effort at this time to calculate the in
creased tax rate necessary to provide for
the 30-year bonds to be issued for per-
manent improvements
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

Hughes. Former Senator Burton. being
the favorite son OF Ohio, Senator Harding
has advocated his nomination. Burton and
Harding have had several conferences
over the candidacy Of the former.
Ever since the Chicago meeting of the
National Committee. several weeks ago.
when Il was virtually agreed that Hard
ing should be named as the temporary
chairman, he has declined TO talk Repub-
lican politics or discuss the merits OF the
various candidates. When the previous
meeting was held several OF the Republi-
can Senators and Congressman sent tele-
grams TO those in charge Of the arrange
ments at Chicago. protesting against the
naming Of Harding because Of his stand
pat" tendencies.
II was Senator Harding who nominated
william Howard Taft at Chicago four
years ago. He waS defeated by Judson
Harmon In race for the Governorship
Harding admits that he is "of the old
school, and has advocated the annexation
Of Mexico,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
FIVE CONSERVATIVE SENATOR'S
PREFER HUGHES TO COLONEL
Sentiment, They Say, Puts Jurist
Ahead of Roosevelt

WASHINGTON. April with cloak
room talk indicating that Senator's believe
the Republican, fight now is between
Roosevelt and Hughes. more than dozen
conservatives who never heretofore have
had any sympathy with Hughes have de-
clared themselves for him.
Five OF them today came out IN the open
TO say the sentiment Of their States easily
placed Hughes ahead Of Roosevelt-War-
rem and catron. from the Far West Cur
is and Nelson. from the Middle West, and
GatIlnEer, from the East
- dozen OF men who have no use for
Hughes at heart have told me they are
for him. said Senator Poindexter, who
has declared for Roosevelt today. They
see the trend T. R-wsrd. and it's any
thing 70 beat H. II the public could hear
cloakroom talk It would learn some In
fsresting facts about how many Oldtlme
RepablieaBs regard the two apparent
Leaders IN the race for the nomination."
u don't want to say anything against
the Colonel" said Senator Warren. Hes
nay friend and l am his But sentiment
out my way IS for Hughes. We're going
20 nominate man In June who can win
ana hold the whole Republican vote"
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BRUMBAUGH CHARGES SCHEME
TO RUIN HIM WITH ISLANDER
Continued from PAGE Ono

rom
had changed his would the fight
until the finish that the facona the
of Hastings and Quay prospect.
Just what changed the mind known but said the
differences today that he had "forced and
charges would be made him the
executive afeh fighting pitch that he determined
o the
In his statement the
outline his position the inference plain that
with the fight and all hopes of have been
abandoned at
conference Atlantic City which will be attended
General the
Complete silence followed the
Executive Department nothing
this the Brumbaugh sudden activity,
endorsements including the mine of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
BRUMBAUGH'S CASE
LIKENED TO SUFFERS
Politicians Recall That New
York Governor Was I'M
peached and Unseated

Politicians who read Governor Brum-
baugh's statement regarding the $1,000
gift which he received from David b.
Oliver. of Pittsburgh. compared the case
with that of former Governor William
Sulzer of New York, who was lmpeached
while in office.
In the latter case Sulzer was accused
of diverting money received for campaign
purposes to his own use. When the
charge was made the New York Governor
said the sum of money which caused the
action had been given TO him for personal
use.
But the evidence brought before the
members of the Assembly of New York re-
suited in the finding of a true bill
Governor Brumbaugh also said the
money which he received from Mr.. oliver
was for personal, and not political pur-
poses. For that reason, he said, II was not
reported in his expense account.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
HARDING WILL
OPEN G. @. P.
CONVENTION
Ohio Senator Named for
Temporary Chairman of
Chicago Convention
MAY HELP ROOSEVELT
Harding Hopes for Return
Of Republicans TO Poper

WASHINGTON, April o.
When informed Of his election as
temporary chairman of the Repub-
loan National Convention, Senator
Harding said:
81 am pleased, Of course. It is
very great honor. One could not
say at this time what the opening
address will be, but it is certain to
be inspired by the hope of Repub-
lican return to authority for which
the country is calling"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
FIELDER GUEST AT FEAST
Tells Haddonield Citizens of I'm
provements in State

HADDONFIELD. N. j., April 7.-Gov-
ernor Fielder spoke at a dinner of the
HaddOnheld Civic Association last night
and told OF many civic improvements being
carried out In various parts of the State.
The Governor was the guest OF honor
at the annual town feast. which was
attended by more than 200 men. The en-
tire auditorium OF Artisans Hall was
filled with the diners.
Besides the Governor. the speakers
were Or. Calvin N. Kendall State super
intendent OF education. and Charles n.
Fowler, Republican candidate for the
United States Senate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
Earl S. Huston

Earl S. Huston, employed for several
years as clerk in the accounting depart
ment Of the Pennsylvania Railroad. dad
today at the home OF his parents 22l2
North 17ht street, following illness due
10 complicatio naf diseases. The funeral
services will be held on Monday after
non by the Rev. David Clark, OF the York
Street Presbyterian Church. He was a
member OF Vaux Lodge, No. 393. F. of A.
III. Mr.. Huston, who was "a years old. Is
survived by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James r. Huston.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
Germans Execute Belgian Woman

AMSTERDAM. April Mile Petit, a
Belgian woman, has been executed at the
order Of German eouTt-martial on the
charge Of treason. according 10 the news
paper Echo Beige. The court-martiAl also
sentenced 10 death another Belgian. Louis
de BettinEnies. but commuted the SEN
tsnes TO life Imprisonment, the newspaper
said. Marie Won HOutte and George Desa
Evers were sentenced 10 IS years Inn
prlsonment each on the same charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
Minister Treasures HoIIand

THE HAGUE. April 7.-"England will
never do anything to compromise the in
dependence OF Holland" was the declara-
tion made today by Sir Alan Johnstone,
British Minister to this country After
peace is declared Il will be an important
part OF England's policy to strengthen the
integrity of Hollands Independence"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
HARDING MAY PREFER BURTON
TO ROOSEVELT OR HUGHES
Has Been in Several Conferences
with 0hiO's -Fayorits Son"

WAahIS0T0N. April 7-Beeause SEN
alol Farfen g Harding. qf Ohio. who has
He4a s.||zEzed a. Eeulnerarf chairman Il
So z.t|sa1lIlaH National Convention, Is
=. aI4z4 I4 A. altra =conserf aIire. Il 3
ss4a = ezI iasor Ehe nansfnation
z4 HoeztftE cr fastlce
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Maniac Stays His Family of Five

WINNIPEG. Man, April 7-SuddenIy
going insane, Prokum Monehure, a home
steader. murdered his wife. her brother
and his three small children near here
early today, and then set fire to the house.
Monehure escaped
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DIYORoE SUITS BEGUN

The following divorce suits we're entered
10 Common Pleas Court No. I today;
Ailnie Morrison ys- samuel q. Morrison
kelen y. Neuhauer Fa. EaFle O.. Eautauer
Naiter McArthur ~. Be4sle McAFthaf.
tda HEoQy Reuben bfodl.
Any = Stass -. Hernert q stags-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
Snowstorm Stons Pirates

LOUISVILLE. KY. April IA heavy
snowstorm today caused a postponement
OF the game between the Pittsburgh
Pirates and Louisville.
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Harding Suits Me-" says E. H. Ware

Senator Harding suits me hne," said
Senator r.. H. Ware, when told of the se-
lection OF the temporary chairman for the
National Republican Convention. '1m
sure he should prove satisfactory. I do
not know him personally. but my brother.
Congressman Ware. knows him we'll"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
HELP MANTED-FEMALE

WOMAN. thoroughly exp; good on
;. m. Friday. Room 2O5. sos CHESTNUT 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-01-27
Sherif's Sale.

By virtue of an execution, directed
to me from the clerk of the district
court of Decatur county, Iowa, on a
judgment obtained in said court, on
the End day of November, 1915, in
favor of Ella G.. Warner, w. w. War
ner and j. S. Warner, as plaintiffs,
and against F. R. Fisher and Bess
Fisher, as defendants, for the sum
of five hundred and twenty dollars,
and $35.75, attorneys fees and costs
taxed at $7.35, and accruing costs, I
have levied upon the following real
estate, taken as the property of said
defendants, to satisfy said execu-
ton, to-wit:
Lot 6, Block 4, in Shaffer's addi-
ton to the town of Leon, Iowa.
And will offer the same for sale to
the highest bidder for cash in hand,
on the 29th day of January, A. D..
1916, in front of the court house
door in Leon, Iowa, at the hour OF
10 o'clock am. of said day when and
where due attendance will be given
by the undersigned.
Dated at Leon, Iowa, December 80,
1915.
F. L. LOREY,
23-2t Sheriff of said county.