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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
$4,000 OF|RE Loss
TOCLAYTON FARM
Flames Sweep House and Out
buildings, Tenants Fleeing
UncIad
HORSES AND PIGS PERISH

All that Harry Bachelor. of Clayl
ton, n. j., was able to save from
fire early today which swept away his
little fortune of 10000 was two COWS
and two pigs. Five horses. thirty pigs
and all the farm buildings were de-
stroyed. The farm and buildings were
owned by John Ridrow, of Merchant
vile. n. j.. whose loss was reported
as 1000. making the total fire dam
age $4,000.
Bachelors loss includes an automo-
bile, farm machinery and vehicles,
farm products stored in the burned
buildings and clothing and furniture in
the house.
He was awakened at 3 o'clock by
flames and found the barn already
almost in ruins. The fire had spread
from building to building until Il
reached the house. Bachelor, with his
wife and two children, fed to safety
without having time to dress.
Firemen from Clayton and Glass.
boro hurried to the farm, which is close
to Clayton, but they could do nothing.
The fire had already eaten up all that
Bachelor possessed.
1t is believed n passing freight train
threw out a spark which set fire to
the barn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
DAUGHTERS FIGHT
FOR BARTOL ESTATE
Claim Property Is Due Them
Under French Law-Say
Father Was Resident

Another step in the controversy aris =
ing from the proceedings instituted
several months ago to prevent the pro-
bate of the will of Henry Welshman
Bartol was taken today when reasons
were filed by Mr.. Bartol's daughters in
Register Of Wills Sheehan's Office ex L.
planning why they protested the pro-
bate Of the will.
The Bartol will virtually cuts off his
two daughters and son without cent
and leaves the bulk of n SO 900 200
estate to the Franklin Institute for the
establishment of an electrical research
bureau.
In rather lengthy petition the two
daughters, Mrs. James NJ. Fair,
of Wilkes Barre, and the Baroness
Katherine de Monclos, of France. allege
that their father was a resident OF
France and that he was suffering from
delusions when he wrote his last will
and criticized his children's affection
for him.
There is an earlier French will, it is
said, which bequeaths the greater por
tion of the fortune to the children.
Under the laws of France, If there is q
French will, and if it can be proven that
Bartol was resident of France, the
French will takes precedence over the
will dated September %. 1911. and
which was presented for probate shortly
after Mr.. Bartol's death in the Union
League on December II, 1918. If there
should happen to be no French will, and
if it is proven that BartOl was resi-
dent of France, then under the law OF
France the fathers estate automati
cally reverts to his children.
The will, which was offered for pro
bate in this city early in January, was
confronted with a caveat which hat
been filed by the two daughters protest
ing against the probate of any paper
alleged to be the will of their father.
Register of Wills sheehan said today
that he will appoint date for the
hearing of the controversy in order t'
examine the claim of Bartol's residence
in France, and to lear evidence as t,
the temper of Bartas mind when hi
made the will.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20

lash down on the back of his horse and
the animal leaped forward, evEding the
hand of the highwayman outstretched
for the bride.
The robbers did not shoot but turned
their attention to the two other teams.
Wagner was relieved Of $65 and 500
was taken from Paperman. After the
hold up the victims went to the Thirty
ninth street and Lancaster avenue sta
tion and described the robbers.
At o'clock, two hours after the
hold up. Patrolman Hyde saw four men
at Thirtieth and Market streets. He
walked toward the group. All ran, but
two stopped at Hyde's command
At the police station the prisoners said
they were Edward Clark, twenty five
years old. Eleventh street near Green.
and Thomas Betson, Twenty seventh
street near Fairmount avenue. Wagner
and Paperman were positive in their
Identification Of the men at the hearing.
Magistrate Harris held both without
bail for further hearing next Thurs
day. Search is being made for the two
other men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
BANDITS ROB 9 HUCKSTERS:
THIRD OUTDLSTANCES THEM
There's Get sI65 in Activities Spring Garden Street Bridge
Over SchuylkiH Riuer-Tioo Arrests Made

Highwaymen held up three hucksters
early today on the Spring Garden street
bridge over the Schuylkill river. They
robbed two of S165, but were foiled by
the third, who whipped up his horse
and escaped.
Two hours later two Of the four al
legged robbers were arrested at Thirtieth
and Market streets and identified by the
victims at a hearing before Magistrate
Harris, in the Thirty second street and
Woodland avenue station.
The three hucksters were on separate
wagons and were driving one after the
other on their way to market for loads
of produce. The men were Benjamin
Wagner, 4163 Lancaster avenue; Jo-
seph Paperman, 6126 Lansdowne ave-
nue., and Harry Aiken, 1888 North Fiji
ty second street.
Aiken was in the lead as the wagons
drove over the bridge. Four men sprsng
from the shadows at one side and point
ed revolvers. Aiken brought a whip
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
SCANDAL At POLLS
CHARGED BY ROACH
Secretary Of 10" Says South
Philadelphia Voters Were
illegally Assisted
SENSATION IS PROMISED

Charges that forced assistance of
voters in South Philadelphia wards
constituted one of the ''gravest politi-
cal scandals" of the election were made
today in a statement by +. l.. D..
Roach, secretary Of the committee Of
seventy.
Mr.. Roach said that but for this
forcing of assistance upon thousands
of voters, there would never have been
any question as to the majority for
the Independent ticket headed by Con
gressman Moore.
Mr.. Roach and his assistants are
busy sitting the mass Of evidence which
has been presented to them. Dispositions
are being taken by the score as the
preliminary to the issuance of war
rants. Mr.. Roach promised sensational
developments next week.
Aid Forced, He Charges
''Fhe people of Philadelphia should
know of the scandal of assistance to
voters. which is graver in its employ
ment and consequences in this election
than it has been for many years." said
Secretary Roach. THE whole spirit
and letter of the law was broken in a
most open and tlagrant manner. Thou
sands of South Philadclphians had as
sistance forced on them. the law not
withstanding.
when YOU read the returns from
South Philadelphia wards it is idle tu
consider the vote as the vote of SO many
individuals. One or two men in each
division cast the votes for all by mark
ing their ballots under the guise of as
sistance. Affidavit that assistance is
necessary is required by the law before
assistance can be given, but in the ma
Jority of cases even a perfunctory af.
fdavit was not taken.
Evidence Being Gathered
The men were voted in the most
machine like manner |, have ever heard
of. The one or two men in each di
vision who really did the actual voting
ran things in such high handed man
ner that voters had no chance to &c
against them. Evidence along this line
is now being gathered and the result
will be astounding.
Mr.. Roach said further that in on,
division the election officials on pri
mary day ran out of ballots. Ballots
were then obtained from neighbor
ing division, but as they were not in
tended for the division in which the,
were finally used they were thrown, ou
as invalid. Then, he said after the houl
for closing the polls had arrived tn,
missing ballots were found in tn,
polling place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Deaths of a Day
]. FREDERIC HOUSTON DIES
Widely Known Textile Man Sue.
cumbs to Heart Disease

Widely Known Textile Man Sue
cumbs to Heart Disease
Joseph Frederic Houston, president
of the Necronsett Mills, Inc, died sud
denly yesterday of heart disease in his
apartments at the Aldine Hotel. Mr..
and Mrs. Houston returned on We'd
nesday from Beach Haven, n. j.,
where they had spent the summer.
Mr.. Houston was born in this city
about tifty-four years ago. a son of
the late William Churchill Houston,
who was president of the Union
] cague. and Mrs. Mary B. Houston.
Al his life he was engaged in the tex
tile industry. He was member of the
Sons Of the Revolution.
Mr.. Houston is survived by his wife.
who was Miss Marian Florence Free =
man. and by these brothers and sis =
trrs William Churchill Houston, Ger
nnntown: G. Sidney Houston. Mime
rHo'is; Mrs. Francis Howard Williams.
Nvs. Charles Crawford Dunn. Jr., and
Mrs. +. II. B. Twining, all of this city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Welded IN LONDON
Miss Helen Boyce Scott Becomes
Bride Of Hamish Allan

An interesting international wedding
took place in London on Thursday
when Miss Helen Boycc Scott. daugh-
ter of the late John Bell Scott of this
city. was married to Hamish Allan, son
of the late James y. Allan. of Glasgow
The ceremony took place in Christ
Church. Westminster. the Rev. DIR. Il.
G. Campbell officiating.
James A. Allan, father of the bride
groom, was one of the wcalthiest ship
owners in Great Britain, being one of
the owners of the Allan Line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
MOT0RIST IGNORES VICTIMS
Leaves Couple Injured and Helpless
on Northeast Boulevard

Gustav" 1Iershurth. sixty years old.
and his wife, Minnie, fifty five years
OLD, of 1902 Mascher street. were seri-
ously injured when run down by a
speeding motorcar on the Northeast
boulevard at Fifth street. They were
taken to the Jewish Hospital by O
motorist who saw the accident
The driver of the car did not stor
following the accident The police of
Branchtown station are said to have the
automobiles license number and hope to
find the driver soon.
Mrs. Hershruth' spine is believed
to have been injured. She also has
cuts AROUND an eye and her hip is
badly bruised and cut.
Mr.. Hershruth has cuts on his arms
and elbows and on his legs. He suf-
fered much from shock as Gid his wife.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
BOY HAS $500 IN GROCERIES
Police Say He Confessed to Robbins
Camden Store

Finding a twelve year old boy tot :
tering through Federal and Twenty
third streets, Camden. weighed down by
heavy load of groceries just before
daylight today, Sergeant Abbott made
an investigation and learned that the
store of the Camden Grocery Company,
Twenty fourth and Federal streets, had
been robbed.
The police say that the boy. William
Bernoff, of 46 Steward street, con
fessed having robbed the store. His
story was, according to the police, that
he hid in the place late yesterday.
The police say the boy had 5000
worth of groceries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
TAlLORS REFUSED DEMANDS
Strike Continues After Bosses Turn
Down Schedule

Association, now out on strike, will not
be acceded to by merchant tailors Of the
city, it was decided at meeting Of the
employers in the Hotel Walton.
The strikers demand $50 for forty
four hour week, with no guarantee of
the work to be done. The tailOrs claim
that the journeymen can earn more than
$50 now by the piecework system. hc-
ceding to the demands would mean an
increase in the cost of clothing, they
saw
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Mrs. Maria C. Atkinson

Mrs. Maria c. Atkinson. seventy
nine years old. the last of the family of
William Cooper. who organized the
famous Cooper Shop Volunteer refresh
mcnt saloon. Otsego street and Wash
ington avenue, during the Civil War.
died yesterday. Mrs. Atkinson served
as nurse and waitress in this shop,
which was known to thousands of union
soldiers.
Mrs. Atkinson died of heart disease
at her home, 2S94 North Twenty -sev
enth street. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p. m. Monday. from the resi- :
denee. lnterment will be made in the
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Malor Patterson 70 RetIre

Major Samuel A. w. Patterson, Of
ficer in charge of the Philadelphia ma
rine recruiting corps, will retire from
active duty within the next few days.
The officer to relieve Major Patterson
is Captain George X. Shuler. Recent
congressional action requires that all
retired officers doing active duty would
be placed on an inactive status.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
DRIVER CRUSHED TO DEATH
Man Run Over by Own Wagon
When Car Hits X

Knocked from the seat of a wagon
he was driving when trolley car
struck the rear end of it at Kensing
ton avenue and Huntington street last
night, Bernard Moore, 1006 Brown
street, was run over by the wagon and
received injuries from which he died
shortly afterward in the Episcopal Hos
pital.
A man supposed to be Charles Huber,
driver for the Maine Ice Company,
sustained fracture Of the skull last
night when he was bumped from his
wagon as the wheel struck hole in
the pavement at Girard avenue and
Fourth street. He was unconscious
when taken to the Roosevelt Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Boy Hurt in Fall From Truck

Trying to jump on the side of a
motortruck which was being used to
give rides to children attending a
carnival on Taylor street between Dick
inson and Tasker streets last night,
seven year old Frederick Greenberg,
1901 South Taylor street, fell under a
rear wheel. He is in st. Agnes Hos
pital and may die. The driver of the
truck was arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
MISSING GIRL FOUND
State officers Discover Mary Morris
In hunaaIoW Near poylestoWn

State police have notified the Phila-
delphia police that they have located
missing Mary Morris. twenty one years
old. of 1853 North Fairhill street. She
left her home August 81, after returning
from church services.
The girl has been found in bunga
low near Doylestown. She and her three
companions have been taken into Gus
tody until their case can be thoroughly
investigated. Those with her were Julia
Smith, 2529 East Adams street; John
Welsh, 2642 Salmon street, and Will
liam Kelly, 2561 East Thompson street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Aged Man, Hit by Motor, Dies

George Esslinger, sixty eight years,
2125 South Hicks street, died in the
Methodist Hospital from injuries re-
ceived when hit by a motorcar on
Thursday. Samuel Freeman, Of Eddy
stone, operator of the machine, was
held to await the action of the cor
oner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
SOME HEN, ALL RIGHT
Not Satisfied With One Yoik, sh
Gives Two or Three

William G. Heaton, Paulsboro poul
try raiser, is the proud owner of hen,
which, in all probability. has estab
lished worlds record for laying extra
yolk eggs. -
The hen. which is of prize stock, has
layed thirteen double yolks and -four
triple yolk eggs so far this month. The
triple yolks. which have been placed on
exhibition, are attracting much atten :
tion and the oldest residents say that
they never have seen nor heard of such
an egg before.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Girl Scouts on Bicycle Hike

Twenty five Girl Scouts in full uni
form took bicycle hike today. Each
girl carried her pack strapped on her
back and was prepared for any emer-
gency. The hike was arranged by Miss
Leona A. Maxim. assistant director of
the Philadelphia Girl Scouts. Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Lavcl chaperoned the
party. They rode out Bustleton pike.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
FAIR ON MAIN LINE
Held Today on Lawn Of Villa Maria
Academy

eye Olde Tyne Country Fair is
the big Main Line event this after
noon.
1t is being held on the spacious lawn
of Villa Maria Academy, at Immacu-
lata, Pa, for the benefit Of the acad
emy.
The 'most popular pupil in the
school" is being voted for, and there is
keen rivalry among the girls for the
first honors. There are "cats" and
music and chances" and general
good time for those who are attending.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
Bishop Nussbaum Safe After Storm

Bishop Joseph Nussbaum. reported
dead in the hurricane which swept
Corpus Christi, Tex, arrived safely in
Baltimore yesterday, it was learned
today. He is head of the diocese of
Corpus Christi and Is former Phila-
ielphian, born in this city In 1870. He
left Texas before the storm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
LIQUOR TRIALS NEXT WEEK
Lawyer for SaIoonkeepers
Eiaht Prohibition Act

Twenty seven salOonkeepers will be
placed on trial next week before Fed
eral Judges Dickinson and Thompson,
in the United States District Court,
charged with having illegally sold whis-
ky and other hard liquor.
Another attempt to prove the war
time prohibition act unconstitutional is
to be made in United States Court to-
day by William A. Gray, counsel for
a number of alleged violators of the
law. Judge Dickinson ruled yesterday
that the war was still on and would be
until ratification of the peace treaty
and promptly overruled demurrers filed
by the saloonkeepers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20

BRITISH CoALiTIoNIST WINS
London. Sept. 20.-In a by election
held yesterday in the Pontefract district
of Yorkshire, the Coalition Liberia
candidate. w. r. Forest, won the seat
over I. Burns, Laborite. Forest poled
1920 votes as against S455 for Burns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
PhIIadeIphla olrl Meds In london

Miss Helen Scott. daughter of the
late John Bell Scott, Of this city. was
married in London yesterday to Hamish
Allan. son Of the late James Allan,
o. Glasgow, one Of the omncrs OF the
Allan Steamship Lina.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-20
COMMISSION CAN
AMEND PR. T.PACT
Supreme Court Ruling Author
ICES Public Service Body to
Act, Says Clement
COUNCILS O. K. FIRST STEP

The Public Service Commission has
full power to modify the 1907 contract
between the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company and this city, even without the
consent of Councils. declared Samuel
NJ. Clement. Jr.. Public Service Com
missioner, today.
1t is on modification of the contract
that the fate of three cent exchange
tickets here depends.
Thomas T.. Mittcn. president of the
transit company. offered Il plan to
abolish the three. cent tickets If the
city in return will remit annual pay
ments of $7S5, 900 required under the
contract.
Clement Explains Procedure
Commissioner Clement; at a,hearing
based on complaints made by north
west business associations, commented
that the Public Service Commission
could amend the contract.
Mr.. Clement today amplifed his com
ment.
THE Supreme Court" he said. "hae
decided that the commission has full
power to amend contracts between pub
lie service companies and municipalities
when it comes to. question of rates
where the public is concerned.
"Thc right way for the Rapid Transit
Company to obtain an amendment of the
1907 agreement is as Mr.. Mitten says
lie intends to do That is to go before
Councils and reach an agreement with
the city authorities. II should start
with an agreement between the parties
to the contract
when the agreement is reached then
the result can be laid before the COM
mission for approval
One argument that will be advanced
before Councils. leading to the aboli-
ton of exchange tickets will be the
effect such action would have on lines
outside the business district
IF the three cent exchange be- elimi-
mated and free transfers issued at the
three cent exchange point" said Mr..
Mitten, "the traffic would then flow in
its natural course, and each passenger
could make that choice of transfer points
which lends itself most readily to his
use.
The result would be that the public
is better served and the heavy loading
of the present free transfer lines would
go to the less heavily patronized lines,
from which the traffic is now diverted
by reason Of the three cent exchange.
Plans are now being made to handle
the Christmas crowds in the shopping
district. Mr.. Mitten says. During the
Christmas season the maximum crowd
ing of the cars is said to be reached.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
FOUR SEEKING $4,000
OFFERED PRISON DOCTOR

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Calf.
Nov. 2S.-Declaring they need money
more than they do their interstitial
glands, four men have written prison
'urgeons here offering to sell their
Glands to a business man who re-
cently made an offer of $4,000 for
some new ones. Men in Oregon. one
in Nevada and one Californian volun-
teered, DIR. Kell<er announced today,
adding however. that prison doctors
changes
He said he believed a great deal of
money could be made by commercial
izing such operations, but that doc
tors fear it would result in loss of pro-
fessional standing, which. he said, is
worth more than money.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
fifty Cent Advances
lii Coarse Grain shown.

advances of so cents a ton in nearly
all lines of coarse grain are reported
Iom the exchange today. First grale
corn and barley are soon to hit the $40
mark from present indications. Oats
a'one are considered cheap at the pro
sent stage of the market and they,
eco, are gradually getting higher.
Farley quotations today are: NJ. 2.
= s. standard feed, $67.50: No. 3, So.
Corn is up so cents for both grades,
to $63 and s6s respectively. Oats are
at $3.50 and s55. Mill feed has hit
a new high mark with $40 a ton (. o.
b. mills.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
DAILY MARKET NEWS OF PENDLETON

The following prices are the prices
being paid to producers by Pendleton
business houses. Wherever retail
prices are given the fact will ba spe-
c-ally mentioned.
Eggs and Poultry.
Eggs, S0c@S5c.
Hens, 16 to zoe.
Spring chickens, zoe a pound.
Country Ham, Etc.
Ham. best quality, 2Sc.
Bacon best quality. 40c.
Butter Fat and Butter
Butter, S1.25 9$1.35.
Potatoes.
New potatoes, &c a pound.
Weston Mountain Potatoes
Selling Here Now.
Weston Mountain potatoes are re-
failing in the local markets for 1915
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
SUFFERS
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE

BALTIMORE, Nov. 29.-The most
disastrous fire here since 1904 started
early today in McCoy's hall. one of the
John Hopkins University buildings.
Several buildings were destroyed.
Damage is estimated at a million dol
lars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
LADY NANCY ASTOR
HAS 1O64 MAJORITY

PLYMOUTH, Nov. 29.-Lady Nam
Icy Astor has been elected to the
house of commons. it is officially an
aounced by majority Of 1904 votes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29

Tor 100 pounds. The producer re-
ceives 50 for the potatoes. The uality
is especially good this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
500 Reward, SlOO

Catarrh il a local disease greatly irfiu-
eneed by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat
s. taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature In
doing its work. $4,000 for any case Of
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRd
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
f. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-29
NOTICE
Optimetr1st and Optictan,

the sheep and lamb trade following
the holiday. Prices were unchanged
with good movement.
General lamb and mutton range:-