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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-06-05
ALICE WANDERS
| IN WONDERLAND
Little Heroine of. Childish
Classic Is Charmingly Pre-
scented In Playlet At
tn e Rhode.
SETTINGS ARE FANTASTIC
Pupils Of st. Thomas School Revel In
Atmosphere Of Airy Laughter and
Fairy Pleasure Haunted BY Hares,
Turtles and Everything.
SETTINGS ARE FANTASTIC

Alice wandered through Wonderland
at the Rhode Opera House on Tuesday
evening without once missing her step
or showing stagefright at the Cheshire
Cat, the Gryphon, the Mock Turtle,
or any other Of the fearful things
that haunted Wonderland.
The Alice in the case was little Miss
Violet Nolan, who took the title role
in the playlet given at the local play
house by the pupils Of st. Thomas
school, appearing under the direction
and management Of Miss Estelle Field
ing. The performance was most salts
flying in every way. Settings were de-
|lightfully fantastic; lines were "put
over with super artistry worthy Of
mature actors and actresses; songs
were sung with childish spice and
charm and dances were tripped with an
abandonment suggestive Of the freedom
Of the forest rather than Of the con-
straint so usual on the stage.
The complete cast Of characters and
the synopses for the playlet follow:
Cast Of Characters:
Fairy Queen. ....... Esther Cantwell
Alice Violet Nolan
White Rabbit ........... Matte Soens
Duchess .......... Margaret Janisky
Cook. ...... Catherine Winning
Cheshire Cat ....... Robert Janisky
Queen of Hearts. ..... Lucille Quigley
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-06-05

The Ladies Aid society of the Swed-
ISL Baptist church will meet Thursday
afternoon at two-thirty with Mrs.
Charles Ostlund sos Edward street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
WILL GUARD PRINCES
SHIP FROM ICEBERGS
Cruiser to Locate FIoes Before
Escorting the Renown to
Bay at St. Johns

ST. Johns, n. F., Aug. 9.-(By A.
PD-Special precautions against the
possible presence of ice foes in the
path of the battleship Renown, bringing
the Prince Of Wales to Canada, were
taken today.
1t was announced that the cruiser
Dauntless, which preceded the escort
ing feet to arrange for the princes re-
ccption here, would cruise about the
Grand Banks for the purpose of locat-
ing ice and would then proceed to sea
TO escort the Renown to her anchorage
in Conception bay. Several unusually
large bergs have been reported in the
vicinity of shipping lanes during the
week.
Preparations for the royal visitor
reception were being hastened today.
The cruiser Dragon, to which the prince
will be transferred from the Renown,
will enter this harbor Tuesday and will
he escorted through long lines of gayly
decorated naval and commercial craft.
1t is planned that the Prince shall
land at noon. and, after receiving HON
age from colonial and city officials. will
ride beneath eight great welcome
arches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
Confidence Rules
MayOraIty Camps
Continued From PAGE One

Continued FrJm PAGE One
ground for a purpose. 1t seems that
there was bit of sentiment injected
into this rigid and cast iron, system
of politics. What more proper, even
from cold -blooded standpoint, than
that the oldest active Republicans in
undisputed leadership in their respective
baliwicks should bear the request to
Judge Patterson on the silver salver
Nobody was deceived or double
crossed. Nobody, much less Messrs.
Lane and Martin, sought to set up
false gods in the temple of the Wares.
Senator Ware is satisfied. Senator
Martin and Mr.. Lane are satisfied
The organization will have to be salts
fed. What more Is necessary?
The rapid decision of the regular
organization leaders was, of course
precipitated by Congressman Moore's
declaration, Although this action on
the part of Mr.. Moore had confidently
been predicted the formal announce
ment to the Ware leaders came In ths
nature Of an unexpected blow.
The interview in the EpaNiNo PuB-
lac I.kpoEH with AIr. Moore In waiel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
SHOOTING FOLLOWS
FIGHT; 2 ARE HELD
Victim in Serious Condition as
Result Of Bullet Fired by
Policeman

Two men were held for a further
hearing today by Magistrate lmbcr as a
result of fight at South street wharf
which resulted in the shooting of Mat
thew Callahan. 2649 Wakefield street.
Callahan is in serious condition in the
Pennsylvania Hospital.
The prisoners We're James T. Cal
lahan. who also lived at the Wake
field street address, and Carlos Mallete,
of Eleventh and Race streets.
Matthew Callahan was shot. il is
said. by Policeman Nicholas Callcti. of
the Second and Christian streets sta e.
tion Callahan was working at the New
York Shipbuilding Company's plant to
pay his way through the University OF
Chicago.
Calht said he and other patromen
were sent to South street wharf to nre
serve order among ship workers who
made a practice of rushing from the
| ferryboats.
The men rushed as usual last night
| iaccOrding to Calleti. He warned them
he said, but they paid no attention ia
! him. Among those who ignored his or -
dPrS was James Callahan, according n
| Calleti. He said that James and Mat
| thew and several others struck ar him
Calcti drew his revolver and frod
Matthew Callahan fell with hrI1oi
wound in his back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
HARRY DAVIS TO RUN
FOR NEW COUNCIL
Baseball Star Seeks Political
Post From the Eighth Sena-
toriaI District

Harry Davis, hero of pennant races
and idol of the fans. is in another
race-this time for "A seat in the new
Council of twenty y-one.
The former first baseman. one of the
most popular ball players who ever
wore the uniform of the CAS-" and
present assistant to Connie Mack in thr
management Of his old team, is run
ming for the new Council in the Eighth
senatorial district.
Mr.. Davis has the backing Of the
Harry Davis Republican Club, which
urged him to- run for the office. He is q
member of the present City Council from
! the Thirty eighth ward.
! Mr.. Davis Of recent years has been as
successful III business as he was in
baseball in the old days when he pre-
sided at th" initial sack, and later when
he captained Connie Macks team of
world beaters. He is president of the
, Sterling Steel and Iron Company, and
| during the war with Germany was
forced TO withdraw from active partici.
patton in baseball to answer the more
urgent demands made upon his company
by the government for its products.
! Philadelphia fans will remember him
in his active playing days, back in 1912.
1915. when he was not only a wonderful
fielder at first base but one of the most
consistent of home run clouters. lie
was captain of the team through the
| 1916 playing season.
In his later years in baseball Davis
was relied on largely by Connie Mack
as his principal assistant and coach.
Mr.. Davis's knowledge of the national
game was equaled by his ability to i'm
part what he knew 10 younger players.
Mr.. Davis has been taking an active
part in politics for several years. He
is as popular off the playing field as he
was with the fans, and his friends be
lieve he stands a fine chance of being
one of the men selected to represent tb,
Enghth senatorial district in the new
Council.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
WANT TO EARN $414,87O?
1t Will Be Paid to One Who Collects
$4,149,7os From Estate

Although judgment of "a = 14S, 700. SO
was entered today in the prothonotary' s
office against William p. Kay, admin.
istrator of the estate of the late George
Richardson, in favor Of the Philadel-
phia Trust Company, it was said at
the Office of William b. Bodine, Jr.,
one Of the attorneys for the trust com
pany, that 10 per cent of the judgment,
or $414, $40, would be paid to the per :
son who was able'to collect it.
The litigation over the Richardson
property began after the death Of Will
liam Richardson about 1867. William
Richardson was wealthy resident OF
Philadelphia. He named three trus
tees. One was his son, George Richard
son. The others were ]. b. Okie and
Thomas Webster. In 1870 suit was
filed against the trustees, after some
litigation in the Orphans Court and the
court decided that the trustees owed
the estate about $500, 900. This judg
ment was not paid and all Of the trus-
tees are dead. But the judgment with
interest is being kept alive to preserve
a lien on any real estate which may
come into the hands OF Mr.. Kay, ad :
ninistrator of George Richardson. In
terest has swelled the $500, 900 judg-
msnt to s4, l4s 100 20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
MOORE'S CANDIDACY !
CHEERED BY HOUSE
Congressman Is Given Six
Weeks Leave OF Absence to At
tend to Important Business
RETURNS HERE TONIGHT
Bv q Sta0 Correspondent

Washington, Aug. 9.-Congressman
]. Hampton Moore was accorded an
ovation when he appeared on the floor
Of the House of Representatives today
by his colleagues, who had heard with
deep qualification of his announcement
that he was in the fight for Mayor of
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Moore, addressing the speaker,
said:
II ask for unanimous consent for q
six weeks leave of absence, to attend
important public business"
The announcement was the signal for
spontaneous outburst Of cheering and
handclapping by members of both sides.
The entire body of both Republican
and Democratic sides rose to their feet
and cheered and applauded for more
than a minute.
When. the applause subsided, House
Republican floor leader Mondell said !:
1T is with the greatest regret that
we hear Mr.. Moore make this request
for six weeks leave Of absence to run
for Mayor of Philadelphia. Yet we real
ize that it is a public business that
will take him from us in the near fu
ture. rs
II know that the members of this
House, on both sides, will deeply regret
his departure from the House. I know
we shall all miss him and we will know
that whatever duty he is called upon to
do he will be the same forceful, cour-
ageous public servant that he has al
ways been in the House"
There was more cheering and ap-
plauding when Mr.. Mondell concluded.
When Mr.. Moore left the floor half
an hour later scores of members from
both sides of the House came to him
and, gripping his hand, wished him
entire success in the campaign.
Mr.. Moore was much affected by the
most unusual incident, because mem
bers Of the House, except in most ex-
ceptional instances. come and 60 with
out any outward recognition by their
colleagues.
Mr.. Moore will leave for Philadel-
phia this evening, to remain there the
greater part of the time between now
and the date of the city primary, Sep
tember 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
ADDICKS BURIED TODAY
Funeral of Former MiIIionair. g..
Maenate Held Here

Funeral services for J. Edward Ad.
dicks. capitalist, formerly Of pbiIa.
delphia, were held today.
The Rev. Joseph Quinn. assistant
rector of St. Clements EpjsronaI
Church, Twentieth and Cherry streets
offciated. Mrs. Ida Carr Addicks
widow of the fnancier, and his brotbar
w. r. Addicks, attended the services
Interment was made in the North
Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Addicks died Thursday night in
New York in comparative poverty His
body was brought here Thursday Ho
was long known as a millionaire gas
magnate and for years sought to renre :
sent Delaware in TIE United States Sen
ate.
Mr.. Addicks was the oldest living
member of the Union League. Tbs
Union League was established in De-
cember p, 1862, and Mr.. Addicks was
admitted to membership on March 10
1868.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
HERE'S A RIPPING HERO
Policeman Saves Children From Run.
away and Tears Trousers

The high cost of bravery was ex-
perienced by Policeman John Cutler
last night, when he saved the lives of
several youngsters from the frenzied
capers of runaway horse and tore his
trousers.
The horse was harnessed to a milk
wagon and was standing quietly at
Fourth and Christian streets while the
driver was delivering milk in the neigh
borhood, when passing automobile had
blowout. The horse became fright
encd and rushed out of Christian and
down Fifth street at a record speed.
Policemen Cutler saw several children
playing in the street thirty feet away.
He grabbed the bride, changed the
course of the horse and was himself
dragged about twenty feet. When the
incident closed the children were safe,
but Cutler looked sadly at his trou-
sers. They were torn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
FINLEY ACKER STORES SOLD
Mitchell, Fletcher & Co., Purchasers,
Are In Possession -

Four stores Of the Finley Acker Com (
pany have been sold to Mitchell. Fletcb Z.
er & Co., Inc, it was announced today
by Durbin S. Acker, vice president OF
the Acker company. The purchasers
have already taken charge of the stores.
Three of the Acker stores are in
Philadelphia and one in Atlantic City.
The Acker business was founded by
the late Finley Acker. A. Lincoln
Acker, his brother, was president of the
company. The Acker stores in Phila
delphia are at Twelfth and Chestnut
streets, Eleventh and Market streets
and 123 North Eighth street. There Is
also a store in Atlantic City.
Mitchell Fletcher & Co. have five
stores in Philadelphia and one in At
lantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
JUDGMENT AGAINST CLERK
Notes Given by coIflesh, North Penn
Employe, In Court .....

Two judgment notes, one for 500, 900,
dated August 3. 1910, and the other
for $1100, dated August ], 1919. were
entered in the Common Pleas Court to =
day in favor of John S. Fisher. com :
missioner of banking, in possession of
the wrecked North Penn Bank, and
against Walter o. Cofesh, clerk In
the bank, and others. ..r-
The note for $4,000 is signed by
ColHesh, Winfield II Kates, Sarah f.
Mcclellan and the Motor Sales and
Service Company. g..
The one for $1100 was made by Col
flesh and Margaret T. Colfesh, giving
an address at 3025 North Twenty
sixth street Colfesh recently turned
over 70 the state authorities all his
property, Including his interess in the
1Ies5r Sales concern. The notes figure
y j>e settlement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
Ware, Not Patterson,
Is Issue, Says Moore
Continued From Page One

Continued From Page One
il not the issue. 1t is house clean
ing process within the Republican party
But you can say this about Judge
Patterson, and ! am sure he will take
no offense at 1t: If were in his posi-
ton, drawing ST., 900 a year aud hav-
ing a bright future, with no cxtraordi-
nary expenses like those Of a congress
man, for instance. who draws only
$500 a year, ! would take the advice
which Senator Martin and David II.
Lane Were good enough to give me.
II would stick to my high and hon e
orable post and not permit myself to be
forced into another $4,000 position
where, though / had the support of the
organization, it might be at the EXPENSE
of popular esteem. This is a pleasantly
which l hope all concerned will appre :
ciate :"
Mr.. Moore realizes that it is fight
among Republicans of Philadelphia 10,
the mayoralty, and has no idea of get
ting out and running independently he
said.
He will fight the Wares vigorously
right up to the day of the primary
but will abide by the primary vote, with
no attempt to take the matter tn th,
courts or to contest the primary de.
cision, if goes against him
What Dave Lane Says
In his interview in Atlantic CT,
Mr.. Lane said Congressman Moore wa,
a substitute choice on the part of tn,
independents.
He is an eleventh hour understud,
for x-Sheriff Acker, his candidacy i,
the result Of Kaleidoscope change
of front, according to Mr.. Lane.
'Moore's name had not so much al
been mentioned otherwise until Senate,
Martin and myself suggested him." h,
said. THE other side had been starin,
everything for a grandstand play fo
Mr.. Acker. They We're ready to sprin,
MIR. Acker's name with a great blarjn,
of trumpets.
What caused them to change? Mr.
Acker declined TO stand. Their bubbl,
burst. Then they turned to Congress
man Moore after he had told senate,
Martin and myself to .forget IL. y s
Uncle Dave n Hitively declined to an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
WIFE DEFENDS MICHEL
Says President Of North Penn Did
Nothing Wrong

''He did nothing wrong. Why should
we worry said Mrs. Louis II. Michel.
wife of the president of the North Penn
Bank, who wNs arrested yesterday.
Mrs. Michel was visibly agituted
and distressed by her husbands ar
rest.
She refused to see any one al her
home, which adjons the ice cream par
lor and bakery owned by Mr.. Michel at
Thirty first and Diamond streets.
Il will not see any one. Why do
you bother us so much here? We have
done nothing.
rs your husband at home. Mrs.
Michel?" she was asked
NO, he is out-he is never home this
time of the day. will not say any
thing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
SEGER is NONCOMMITTAl
Leader Of Seventh Ward Won't Favor
Any Mayoralty Candidate

Select Councilman Charles Seper
leader of the Seventh ward, is non .
committal as to whom he will support
i'll the coming mayoralty fight.
He is spending today at his home in
Atlantic City. Asked if ne would sun
port Congressman J. Hampton Moore,
Seger said, 81 have nothing to say"
"Wil you help the candidate selected
by the Wares?
.''I'm going to take my time just like
the others did in reaching a decision, -
said Seger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
The Lamentations
of Unk Daue Lane

Continuing his Jeremiad today,
Uncle David said of Congressman j..
Hampton Moore:
"He is a substitute choice-an
eleventh hour understudy for ex-
Sheriff Acker. .'
"His name was not suggested un-
til Senator Martin and suggested
him.
'I am not going to say anything
to hurt his feelings, but that man
amazes me. I do not understand
what has got into him."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
RAP CONTRACTOR RULE
Forty-sixth Ward Republican All.
ance Calls II "a Curse"

Forty-sIxth Waro republican All.
anee Calls II "a Curse"
Contractor rule was denounced as
"the curse of Philadelphia" last night
at meeting of the Forty sixth ward
Republican Alliance at Fifty second and
Chestnut streets.
Besides members Of that organiza
ton, the meeting was attended by 4
delegation of the Town Meeting party
headed by Magistrate Robert Carson,
chairman Of the Forty sixth ward com !
mittee of the Town Meeting party, and
by representatives of the independent
Republicans. headed by Carl Rottman
The speakers were John NJ. Nobre,
formerly city surveyor; Samuel Me
Reynolds and John Fisler, each of whom
condemned contractor rule.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
CITY STORES LAST
HOUR IN CAMDEN
400O Pounds of Ham and 1000
Pounds Of Bacon Sold in
Seventy Minutes
POLICE HAVE HANDS FULL

The city of Camden went in the meat
business at 10 o'clock this morning and
"sold out in one hour and ten min
utes
In that time 1000 pounds Of ham
and 2000 pounds of bacon were sold.
The rush of patrons was so great at
the five municipal stations that were
opened and shut so rapidly that in some
instances the police had difficulty keep
ing order. 4 line would be formed.
The nsome one would imagine that the
stock Of army food was on the verge
ut being sold out. He or she would say
50. And thea there wuld be a general
rus.
When the police were not busy keep
ing the men, women and children in
line they would be forcing others, who
had already made one purchase, out of
the way. One ham and one piece OF
bacon was all that any one person was
supposed to buy But that amount
didr satisfy all Of the people They
wanted more. In some instances they
very likely got it,
Ham Sold at 81 Cents
Th' ham was sold at the government
price Of thirty one cents n pound. and
the bacon at thirty six cents.
While the rush was on at the mu
nicipal stations, the butcher shops
throughout the city were deserted. The
retail meat dealers asked from fifty five
to sixty hvo cents for both ham and
bacon. The people laughed at them.
Mayor Ellis made the first sale at 10
o'clock. lie appeared eager to make
the sal" rapidly, but Lena Shaffcr. an
aged woman Of 227 Stevens street. was
more eager. She worked so rapidly
that the first ham was gone and the
mayor had her money in payment almost
before he realized that the city's fight
against food prOfteers had started.
Crowds Gather Early
As early as 6 o'clock this morning
the meu. women and children began
to gather in front Of the five stations
where the meat was sold. There were
there. the ranks growing stronger every
moment. when the red trucks of the
water bureau arrived with the supplies
shortly after o o'clock. Promptly at
10 O'Clock the FIVE stations opened.
The rush started The salesmen, all
of them volunteers and many of them
prominent in public life in Camden.
were swamped Every one seemed to
want ham and bacon at the same time.
and as much as they could get.
At the station at Twenty seventh
and Federal streets one of the first
sales was made to a poorly dressed
woman. She bought a ham. AS she
walked from the station she saw a
! friend.
Thank God, that this has happened.
she said This is the first chance |
have had at ham for more than a
year. "
The main station was in Taylor Hall,
at Fifth and Taylor streets. where the
mayor presided. The others were
! in the Sixth and Chestnut streets police
station, the Broadway and Ferry ave
! nue. firehouse, and two frehouses in
| East Camden.
The distribution of the goods was dl-
rected by William p. Sayres.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
Major Nones Returns Home

Major Robert II. Nones, Jr., d. c.,
u. s. A.. of 1T0S Chestnut street. after
two years service In the army has re-
turned from abroad, Major Noues is a
well known dentist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09
AUTO VICTIM DIES
Woman injured Last Monday suo-
cumbs Today

Mrs. Sophia Nollenberger, sixty
seven years old, died today at st.
Luke's Hospital from a fractured skull
as result of the collision between two
automobiles at Ninth street and the
Roosevelt boulevard last Monday after
noon.
Mrs. Nollenberger, whose home was
at 1850 North Franklin street, was one
of four persons injured in the col
lision. Two marines and Mrs. Nollen
berger's daughter, who were in one
of the machines, are still in the hos
Dital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-09

the two leaders would toss their caps
in the air.
The campaign which yesterday en-
| tered its preliminary stage so suddenly
and clamorously, will not attain n reaI
fighting pitch for a week or ten days.
The intervening time will be spent in
organization, preparing literature, ar
ranging for mass meetings, and, gen
orally speaking, in setting the stage and
oiling up the ballyhoo.
Then, too, there is the work of SO
lecting men for the minor Offices and
for the major Office of councimen. The
latter will prove to be a most danger
Gus and difficult task for the Ware or
ganization particularly.
There are lot of rough places to he
smoothed out. Men seeking Office who
have served the organization long and
faithfully will be scrapped. The,
aspire to be councilmen at $1,000 a yeor
Some of them must be satisfied with
clerkships at third of the salary
| There will be resertments and disan.
| pointments as a result. 1t may seel
retaliation in cutting the. Ware vote In
certain districts.
This is true of the independents. but
not to the same extent There will be
fewer aspirants for councilmanic seats
The disappointed will be more easily
placated. II they are rejected they al
least will not have the sensation of hay-
! ing been fattened out by steam roller
That is a feeling only experienced b,
the unfortunate when an inexorable DO
litical organization starts to select Ia
vorites and dismiss the faithful.
The end of the coming week will Sc,
the barrage laid on both sides. The gas
attack viii follow very shortly. Phil
adelphia from thence on can be prepared
I 10 endure repeated deliveries Of hol
ali