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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
SUSPECT IN YARNALL
MURDER SET AT LIBERTY
Widow of Victim Convinced That Col
lins Did Not Kill Her
Husband

Robert Collins, of 1907 Bainbridge street.
Che young negro arrested on suspicion that
he was involved in the murder of Harold L.
Yarnall at S22 Pine street on March 25,
was freed today by Magistrate Beaton at
the City Hall Police Court. The discharge
of Collins was ordered after it was testified
that Mrs Yarnall had been unable to iden-
tify him as the negro she saw the night her
husband was killed.
Mrs. Yarnal was not at the magistrates
court James f.. Hood, an attorney. repre-
senting the Yarnall family and Detective
Callahan both testified that Mrs Yarnan
had said Collins was not the man when he
had been brought to her for identification.
Mr.. Hood. one of the attorneys acting for
Mrs Yarnall said that Mrs. Yarnall did not
want to see any. injustice done to Collins.
He said that Mrs. Yarnall was now con-
yinced that Collins was not the negro who
murdered her husband.
After the decision OF the court to free
Collins former Judge Gordon explained his
> reason for having entered the case as fol-
lows.
II went into the case to protect a poor
friendless man from an unjust accusa-
ton Of the worst crime known to man
murder. The situation was full of peril.
Happily, this morning he was exonerated
and his innocense established. He Is again
free, but very sick man and in need of
hospital treatment. Now that justice has
been attained my connection with the Var
nall murder case ends"
Collins was placed in charge of DR.. A. b.
Jackson, of the Mercy Hospital for Negroes.
He will remain there until cured of his
nervous breakdown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
The Plan

The Philadelphia Electric Company will pay the
contractors bill for wring-repaymen to be made
to the Company in twelve or twenty-four monthly
payments without added charge for interest. The
Company will also pay the lighting fixture bill up
to $75-the amount to be repaid in six monthly
payments. without added charge for interest, 1t is
understood. of course. that this offer applies only
where satisfactory credit is established.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
MAP OF NAVY YARD
TRACED IN WATERMARK
Search Being Made for German Owner
of Suspicious Paper He Lost in
Fight Over the War

A map of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
cleverly watermarked on piece of oiled
paper. is said to have been found on an
alleged German sympathizer today, accord
ing to United States recruiting officers, dur
Ing fight that followed war argument
In a factory at Twelfth and Wood streets.
The owner of the map Max Hoffman, is
being sought.
II have something that can wipe Phila-
delphia off the map" the police say Hoff-
man said to fellow workmen in the plant.
When Hoffman ran away after the fight
workmen picked UP the piece of paper. At
hrst glance it appeared to be blank, but
when held up to the light it was said that
the watermarking Enthusiastically represented
plan drawing Of the navy yard and ad-
Joining territory of League Island.
Martin hurried to the United States navy
recruiting headquarters, at 1910 Arch
-street, with the map. Captain Hand. the
omcer in, charge. said he had not seen It,
ana agents at the Department of Justice
say they know nothing Of the affair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
AND SHINE
IN EASTER WAKE
Nearly Nine Inches of Snow
piled in Huge Drifts
Cripples Traffic
APRIL SKY SOON CLEAR

,,,,o Nonday came today, as an
,ath "a Of a gray Easter Sunday, tying
r.raction in the throes of the worst bliz-
sard of the season: . -, - ..s
@ NV 7 o'clock, when 1t ended. A gale
Ihe ,Ie northwest, which reached a
tIv' tI".t,v of thirty miles an hour, drove the
S''. Selo; into deep drifts in the suburbs and
sno. sn'..red the north side of trees and build
,nqs with white.
sTrains we're late on all railroads. Some,
'.,ng through the storm from the West,
pioM'hhSe he,ted by snowdrifts that had piled to
wy" We aenth of from ten to fifteen feet in
!ho me" Delays as great as three hours
we're caused.
~r%,v telegraph and telephone wires in
~.,,den and the suburbs went down with
~ weight Of the snow. Trolley traffic was
|. impeded At,
.,I,nst cnualed in the blizzard when the
.orrv went down to twenty-eight de-
... me, The record for April is twenty
seyen degrees.
/ With traditional Inconsistency. the April
.v, cleared a few minutes after the storm
'"s halted BY noon the sun was shining
~.,sbt1v out of a sky that was as clear as
sannhire crystals, save for few clouds
ringing the horizon.
Temnera lures that tumbed with the bliz-
..rd brought hardship upon the soldiers
I suarding bridges i'm the city and suburbs.
Wind-borne snow swooped down upon the
sxnosed sentinels, who patrolled their cold
heats muffled up in their woolen great
coats. Guard was changed frequently and
the haf-frozen National Guardsmer were
ned with hot coffee that the company cooks
fept sizzling over their headquarters fires
II Was not unusual Easter weather. For
the last several years rain or snow has
brought discordant note to weather i'm
mediately following or preceding Easter
Sunday, and even on the day itself. The
last severe Easter weather 'came in 1915,
when the worst blizzard of the year came
nm the Atlantic coast, blocking transporta- :
tion and breaking wires with 19-inch
snowfall April was the date of that snow
deluge o her Easter snowfalls of unusual
1epth were three inches April s, 1898,
and two inches April 8. 1911.
The Weather Bureau predicted that today
would see the end of the blizzard, with a
fair and warmer day tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09

introduction of electric wiring in alreadybuit houses We
will allow twelve or twentyfou months in which to pay for
the wiring and we will also allow months for the payment
of all lighting fixture bills exceeding SIS, subject to the
terms and conditions outlined in this advertisement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09

business conditions sending the prices Of metals
and other materials higher every day.
This month is the time to contract for wiring
your house! The increased amount of wiring bus
ness developed by special offer will help to keep
prices nearer to their normal level than will be
possible later on. There is no obligation incurred
in investigating this plan or securing estimates.
Terms and Conditions
This offer applies only to single residences of the
ordinary type located along existing lines of the
Company and requiring no more than the ordinary
overhead service connection. Building must not be
residence in the process of being transformed into
store. apartment, or other type of building. Resi-
dence must never before have been wired although
the residence portion Of store building will be con-
sidered as eligible for this offer if wiring is distinct
and separate from that Of store. and if metered sep
arately. Party signing contract must be the owner
of the building to be wired or the tenants bill must
be guaranteed by the owner of the building. Con-
tracts covering this housewiring offer must be
signed by May Island current must be turned on
at premises covered by contracts within four weeks
after signing Of contracts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
Special
HouseWiring
lnducenent

Anr,;|i is the National
HPlA Wire-your-: -,ome
Month. Thousands and
thousands of homes are being
wired as a result of the con-
centrated effort beng stimuli
taneously directed! all over
the country toward equip.
ping already-built houses for
Electric Service. Philadel-''
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Second Brazilian Ship Attacked

PARIS. April 9-The Brazilian consul
notlhed his Government today that a'Ger-
man u-boat three times attempted to sink
another Brazilian steamship which has just
locked at Vigo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09
How To Proceed

recognized electrical
and wiring
the Board Fire Underwriters
own
obligation requesting etinnates
The lime Imitsd-sst in touch with todayI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-09

q The other day Al
couple of friends were
viewing our style dis
plays through the win
dows, and one said to
the other -"thats a
cOrking Suit, isn't it
pointing to a new
better in gray; but the
other said, II like the
one 0Uer here better
those Uertical pockets
take my eye."
q And so they went
around from one set OF
windows to another
finding something new,
something that ap-
pealed to each of them,
and always something
different every step
they took.
q Better give them the
once-over yours S e ! III
The displ avs are
changed every couple
of days, so you can
come out all season,
long twice or thre
times a week ard kce
tabs on the new thin
as they come inl
SIS, SIS, $40, SIS
Spring Suits
Spring Overcoat
PERRY & I
~
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What This Offer Means To You

With the present low residence rates for Electric
ity in Philadelphia Electric Light actually costs
less in dollars and cents than any other artificial
ilumnant therefore, the use Of Electricity for light
and household service in the home should be as
universal in the older dwellings as in the new
The liberal terms of payment outlined above pro-
vide an exceptionally convenient way of introducing
Electric Service into already-but homes without
the burden Of heavy initial expense added interest
charges. Another point we would like to emphasize
is this: the longer you delay in having your home
wired for Electricity. the greater the chance that
you will have to pay more. for present abnormal
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
VILLA AND MURGUIA
 REPORTED IN BATTLE

FL PASO. April IS. - Persistent rumors Of fighting between the forces of Francisco Villa and General Fran cisco Murguia south of Casas Gran des near Cumbre tunnel in the Santa Clara canyon. have been in circula- ton here for the past three days. but are denied by Carranza officials here and in JuareZ.
 United States government agents gave out a report today that a train of wounded had been brought to Jua- reg from Casas Grandes. switched to the Mexican Central Railway and sent to Chihuahua City. It was also re ported from the same source that the fighting near Casas Grandes had been a defeat for Murguia's forces. These reports were denied officially late to- day by Consul Eduardo Soriano Bra vo of Mexico. who said no fighting had occurred between Villas forces and those of the government.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
TRAINING CAMPS
 WILL START MAY 1
(Continued From Page One)

to furnish equipment and the neces- sary machinery can be put in motion for recruiting enlisted men.
 10000 Needed at First
 The total number of officers requir- ed is approximately 10000. Men or the more matured age and experience as leaders will be given preference. Army officers believe that the camps will turn out the number of officers needed by the middle of July for ser vice with the first 5OO.O0O increment of volunteers or conscripted men.
 Strong emphasis is given by the war department to the necessity or having the first 10000" the best that the country can produce. The mini mum age of those who attend is fixed at 20 years and nine months and the maximum at A years.
 College Men Wanted
 It is planned to have students at colleges throughout the country who ,re members of the reserve officers raining corps selected by regular ar wy instructors at the institutions and admitted to the training camps
 Reserves Get Chance
 At present the war department mas no authority to order reserve officers t0 camp for the three months period on a pay basis. The department eX- nects. however, that the men of the -ombatant services. infantry, cavalry 8ald artillery. coast artillery and en- rineers sections of the reserve corps will find it possible to attend camp for the full period even without pay.
 The national defense act, under which the officers reserve corps was created. provides that the reserve or 1eers may not be ordered to active duty even for fifteen days unless con -ress has appropriated money for this specific purpose.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
LIFE OF PARLIAMENT IS
 EXTENDED TILL NOVEMBER

LONDON. April 1S.-All possibility of the country being disturbed in the near future by a general election was removed last night when by vote of 2S6 to 52 the house of commons pass ed on second reading the bill for the extension of the life of the parliament until November The Nationalists were the chief opponents of the bill on the ground elaborated by John Dill lon that no solution of home rule for Ireland had yet been announced.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
'GHT DAY IN COURT.

Only two offenders appeared in the city court yesterday before Judge NJ. ". Hieh sitting for Judge Frank Tho rnas Carl Waite. charged by the pro- pria'or of 2 DOOl hall with disturbing tNe neare. was fined s1O and T. E. A9"ms was fined s1O for driving too f"st in the business district.
 Tn his own court Judge High found " N RTff guiltv on a charge of vag- -"n"v and fined him $50. On RufTs rrOmise to leave town and send the fna hac'- after he had secured it from f-io1"s in Globe. he was released. '-'' v-~s "r~ested by Constable Bert Dolby. w"o charged him with wan 'orin@ about without any visible mems of support.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
A KENTUCKY COLONEL

A Kentucky Colonel dropped dead in front of a pump-cause of death unknown. The general verdict was that the shock was too much for his nervous system. There will be no shock 10 your nerves if you attend the play, "The Woodman' at Central thes- tre Lowell. Friday night. April 20. by local people and under the auspices of Lowell Camp No. 46. WCSdmen or the World, but instead it will act like 8 gentle tonic and much better than drinking boiled city water" S92 Adv
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
AT THE ORPHEUM.

William s. Hart, the greatest bad man that ever appeared in motion pie lures or on the American stage. is appearing at the Orpheum theatre in the Devils Double" This feature presents Hart at his very best and will play again this evening at the downtown theatre. All those who haven't seen Hart and who like his wonderful characterizations of the western bad-good man should see the feature at the Orpheum.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
LEGION CLIMBING UP.

Kid Ligion. the clever welter- weight who made many friends in this city. is back in the fistic game with both feet and rapidly climbing up to- ward fame. Ligion won decision over Cordova, another promising wei terweight, in a 20-round go at Silver City. N. M., last Thursday night. Liz ion broke his right hand in the first round but jabbed his way to victory with his trusty left.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
I FAVE FOR PHOENIX.

James Allison. George Ludwig, Lo Wright and Tom Mooney left last evening for Phoenix where they have been called as witnesses in the Hunt contest where there is an effort be- ing made to throw out Bisbee Pre- cinct Number l.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
NEW ,PHONE LINE.

The new telephone line from Fort rT0Hc1uca being put in by a crew ----' +he Mountain States Telephone
 n1 Telegraph Company. will be com Dleted and in operation within the next few weeks. The line will be con nected with the governments private system at the army post. giving each phone on the private line direct out side connection.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
yV'LL SELL WAcH.

For the purpose of raising enough money 10 pay for an operation that 70 hopes may restore his eyesight, O. T King. blind news dealer. will start today to get together the names of his friends, to one of whom will be given a S1O0 gold watch and chain aud to another an automatic revolver. The articles are being displayed in Cj'man's window.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
-0OzF cONFIscATEp.

\ trunk filled with booze was con 7sc7ted yesterday morning by city -fiicials in the local freight depot of
 he F. p. & s. W. Officers suspected that the trunk contained booze and a rTard was placed yer it. The woman n wrom the trunk belonged saw the officers watching it and, without e o-rinr to ask any questions, jumped 0n 9 treet car and went to Lowell. re booze will be destroyed.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
LADIES

Rri~o your material and make your own towns under competent instruc- tors. Tho fittinr is done bv expert f'to-s an1 helo is furnished. where
 --' on vou need it If yoT have never
 ~0r~ owns snifs and coats, you can do so now. Room f. Maze "l7g- Advertisement. 667
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
MAKE GOOD PROGRESS.

John and Mark Gregovich. sons of Mrs. Marie Gregovich who recently en- listed in the United States navy, are now attending the naval training school at San Francisco. along wit" about thirty other local lads. John. the elder brother. as been appointed chief of one of the companies at the school
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

As an incident of the exercise or bellgerent rights. the President may r,rm military and civil governments in the territory of the enemy occupied nv the armies of fthe United States
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
MUSIC IN THE AIF

Pianos talking machines records. "i"no rolls musical instruments and s"eet music at inc music department of the Lowell Jewelry shop. Reason able prices and easy terms.
 Advertisement 431
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
TO TAKE EXAMINATION.

4. z Megede. watchmaker in the Lowell Jewelry shop, left last nigh; for Phoenix, where he will .ake 2n examination before the state board of opticians for the purpose of qualify ing to practise optometry with the Lowell firm.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
..MsnN THOMAS ENLIsTs.

Hius0n Thomas. Jr.. son of United States Commissioner Hinson Thomas If Globe. and brother of Judge Frank Thomas, of this city. has enlisted in tra service Of the United States as a member of the coast artillery. Young Thomas. who is IS years of age, will te one Of the service men tO guard the seaport Notifications.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
AT STAR THEATRE.

The eighth episode of The Purple Mask entitled "The Secret Adven- ,ure." will be shown today at the star theatre. This serial. which be- comes more mysterious every week. is attracting many movie lovers to the Star every Thursday.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Expert repairing on fine watches and iewelry. diamond setting. engrav- ing and general repairing Nlintoc .he nost0Tce ieweler Lowell
 Advertisement 342
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
HUAcHucA CLUB DANCE.

The Huachuca Club will give it's second dance tomorrow night at the Warren District Country Club for members only. Cars will leave Bis bee for the country club at and S:30 o'clock Music will be furnished by Neale's orchestra.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
WAVES HEARING.

Robert Hill, charged with transport ing liquor, waived preliminary hear ing before Judge NJ. c. High Tues day and was bound over to await the action of the superior court. Hill is at liberty under $500 bond.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
MINING ENGINEER HERE.

W. E. Deity, well-known mining en- gineer of Jerome, is in the city on a brief business visit. MT. Deity is con sulting engineer for the Dundee-Ari- zona Mining Company, one of the most promising properties in the Je- rome district.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

The regulation garrison flag of the United States army is 36 by 20 feet and is hoisted only on holidays and special occasions. At all other times it is customary to use the post nag. which is 20 by 10 feet.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
NEO-BEAuTY SHOP

Neo-Plastique Massage. manicuring body massage, etc. Your patronage so- licited. Ladies and gentlemen. Mrs
 Elsie M. Sawyer. Room 16. Letson Ho. tel Advertisement 196
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
LEAVE FOR PHOENIX.

City Marshal James Allison and Of icers To Wright and Tom Mooney left last night for Phoenix where they were called to appear as witnesses in the superior court. They expect to be gone for several days. Night Ser geant J. A. Kempton will be in charge of the police department during All.- sons absence.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
ORIGINAL eIssEE-ToMesToNE
 Staqe Line.

The original Tombstone stage leaves daily at a. m. and 1;30 p. m. from Cochise Motor Co.,, Phone A. Leaves Dunctually on time daily. 9S9
 (Advertisement)
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
DEE EOR HE COAST.

Mrs. Harry seeley and daughters Margaret end Charlotte. and Mrs. Billy Rranefeld. Of Lowell vii' leave tonight for Venice. California here they have taken a bunealow 'r- tLo summer
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
I'M KINNEY IN.

Jim Kinney, Sulphur Spring valley rancher. was in the city yesterday on one of his regular weekly visits.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

The place 10 buy diamonds, watch as iewolry is at the Lowell J"welry choo. IT. --~srp is obvious they are out of the high rent district.
 Advertisement.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Rubber stamns emblem key checls Y cnOdgrass Phone Black 647 120 Tombstone Canyon Advertisement
 35S
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
nSIT SHELTER CITY.

Mrs. John Bryan and Mrs. Dan Tho1'pson returned yesterday from .rin to Douglas. They made the trip by auto.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

P. J. Mccullough. contractor and builder, phone S2O. Box 934. Retaining walls and sidewalks are my speciality.
 Adv. 559
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

A car every hour, Bisbee to Doug las Good cars and careful drivers. American Stage Line. Phone 366.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
PAVING MAN HERE.

E. P. Conway. Arizona representa- tive for Warren Brothers, paving con tractors. is in Bisbee for a brief visit with his many friends in this city. NIT. Conway came up from Douglas. where he stopped to superintend the shipping of considerable paving equipment. used in improving the streets Of the shelter city, back to the headquarters of his firm in Phoe- nix.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Travel to Douglas the Winton way m the new stage. Cars leave Copper roon Hotel on the hour. Fare $1.25.
 Advertisement 332
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
PIANO TUNING AN

PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING
 ".r. .renoes from prominent citizens furnished. The right price and the right kind of work done. Satisfac- ton guaranteed 4. J. Harmon, phone Black TOT. 71S
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Pianos at half price qt the specia sale. The Zellner Piano O.. Hughes Blk. opposite the Y M C. A. S91 Adv
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Get g Piano or Player Piano now when you can get a high grade Piano at factory prices. The Zeuner Piano Co.,, Hughes Blk opposite the Y. NJ. C. A. S9l. Adv
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

~a1 Plas'iGuc facial treatment . "i" --"ss1ge Nco Beauty shop. ...o-. tG. Lctson Hotel
 Advertisement. i23
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* * * * < < < * * Has anyone visited you? Or * % have you entertained? If so, call ss
 s the Review after D. IT. and tell < the Society Editor, Phone g. *
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

A few bargains in secondhand and slightly used Pianos from S15 up. Terms as low as $6 per month. S91
 Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Ride vn the American Stage Line. Bisbee to Douglas. Phone 366.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Bewouber Ire special Piano Sale. The Zelner Piano Con-, in Hughes Block. opposite the Y I. c. 4. S91
 -AE
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

Cicero Martin, prominent Hereford rancher, was in the city yesterday, en- toying the rain and woncer-ns what It would do to the crops.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

All members Lowell Fire Depart '7'"t and property owners are re- "nested to meet at office of Judge Winters. Thursday. Apr. 18th. This is ''u"ortant. F w. Ritter. Chief
 Advertisement 72O
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
BODY MASSAGE

Neo Beauty Shop. Room 16, Letson el-Advertisement. 423
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19

The Lowell Jewelry Shop does ex- pert watch and iewelry repairing. All work guaranteed. Try them.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-19
IN PASS CITY.

William Jeffries, local minor, is taking in the sights of Fl Paso.