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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
BORAH W|[[ WORK
TO ELECT HARDING
Wires Nominee He Wants Him
to Win and Promises
His Help
CONTINUES WAR ON LEAGUE
BY the Associated Press

Marion, o., Oct. 5.--In answer to
widely published reports that Senator
Borah, leader Of the treaty irrecon-
cilables, soon would quit the Republi-
can campaign, Senator Harding's head
quarters here made public today tele-
gram In which Mr.. Borah declared he
would continue to work for Republican
success.
The message, addressed to Senator
Harding, was as follows:
''In view of reports I wish you to
know my speeches in future will be
along same lines as at Dayton, and in
the Senate. / want to see you win and
/ want to see the league scheme de-
feated. In my own way / shall devote
my time to the achievement of both
propositions.
Senator Harding already has declared
that Senator Borah's declarations in
campaign speeches met with his ap-
proval, and he renewed his prediction
today that throughout the remainder
Of the campaign he and Mr.. Borah
would be found speaking in accord. The
nominee also revealed that in his next
public address, which is to be delivered
Thursday at Des Moines, he expects to
develop a step further his position on
the league issue.
Mr.. Harding would make no comment
today on the statement Of President
Wilson, appealing for support Of the
| league, but said that in his Des Moines
| address he would devote some atten-
| tion to the matter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
GRIP "DIsc0vERY" OLD
Doctors Here Say Isolation b!
Frenchman ls Not Original

Dispatches from abroad that DR.. Du
Jarrie f. lie Rivere has announced the
''practical isolation" of the grip germ
interested bacteriologists here. though
they did not consider the. French ply
sician's work an original contribution
to science.
"As Doctor lie Rivere's work is re-
ported in the cable dispatches, it dup
licates work done year ago in this
country ut the Rockefeller Institute"
said DIR. Randle Rosenberger, profess
sor of bacteriology at Jefferson Medi-
cal College. today. Doctor Rosenber-
ger. who is himself a world renowned
authority, said the Rockefeller Institute
scientists, during the wartime epidemic,
had shown the grip germ to be an
ultra microscopic organism. which could
be isolated by repeated filtration and
used to inoculate animals with the
disease known as Influenza.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
WILSON GETS WAR MEDAL
Baker, Daniels and 1900 Protestant
ChapIains Decorated

Washington, Oct. 5.-(By A. P.l--
President Wilson today received chap
lain's war medal from the'Federal Coun-
Gil of the Churches Of Christ in Amer
lea as an expression of appreciation by
the churches of his distinguished serv-
ice to the church and to the world
through his leadership in winning the
world war and bring to the world the
ideals embodied in the League of Ma
tons.
Secretary Baker received the medal on
behalf of the President. Mr.. Baker
and, Secretary Daniels and the 1900
Protestant chaplains who served in the
army and navy during the war also
received similar medals. The prcsenta =
tion was made by Bishop William F..
Mcdowell, of the Methodist Church, u
member of the councils general com
mittee of the army and navy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
MRS. ROWLAND NOW SORRY ..
-. FOR $4,5OOOOO BEQUEST
Apron Clad Heiress Making Apple Jelly for Kiddes Aad
Money Viii Spoil Family Happiness

"a 800 900 to change our names, which
is one Of the provisions in the will.
% LAS a matter of fact l would be Just
as well satisfied II Mr.. Searle had left
some one else the fortune. which, IL
accepted by me, will be used largely for
the benefit and education Of the Riddles.
~ like quiet living and the publicity
given my family through the bequest is
very distasteful to me. I have had
more than my share.
II am afraid that the fortune will
make an immense change in our lives
We were very happy before.
"I have received so many calls and
congratulations (many from people /
neveri knew before) when my good or
bad fortune was first announced by the
newspapers that it has kept me busy
from morning to night answering the
telephone and the door"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
LEHIGH SUIT UP TODAY
v. s. Supreme Court to Hear
CHARGES Against Railway

Washington, Oct. 5.-(By A. P.)-
Arguments in the governments. suit
against the Lehigh Valley Railroad and
its subsidiaries, charging violation of the
Sherman anti-trust and Clayton acts
were expected to open the first active
session today of the Supreme Courts
October session. The principal charges
of the government are those alleging re-
straint of trade in violation of the Sher-
man law and violation Of the COM
modities clause of the Clayton act
through the transportation of coal in
which the railroad held proprietary
interest. Neither charge was sustained
in the lower court.
Other important antitrust cases on
the calendar for today were those
against the Eastman Kodak Co.. the
Associated BillpOsters and the American
Can Co.. but all three hearings were to
be postponed temporarily under agree
ment of counsel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
HURT IN TROLLEY CRASH
Motornan injured, Passengers Cut,
When Slqnals Go Wrong

Misunderstanding of signals is held
responsible for the collision last night
of two trolleys' at Third and Berks
streets, in which motorman, Harry
Wallin. forty nine years old, 4T07 Duff
field street. received internal injuries
and was taken to st. Mary's Hospital.
Several others were cut by flying glass,
but refused to go to the hospital.
Both cars were damaged and there
was considerable excitement among the
passengers.
The crash occurred between car
going east on Berks street and one
proceeding north on Third. Both cars
proceeded at the same time. -
Before the motormen could jam down
the brakes and get their trolleys under
control the cars collided. The people
were thrown about in confusion, while
Wallin. who was guiding the Third
street car, was hurled with great force
against the vestibule.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
GETS SHARK AT CAPE MAY
Pastor Catches Sea Monster With
Rod and Reel

Cape May, N. j., Oct. DR.. Paul
Sturdevant Howe, Episcopal rector,
while fishing on convention hall pier
last night, had battle with monster
shark. Doctor Howe was fishing with a
rod and reel when he hooked the shark.
landing him after battle of one hour
and half. The fish weighed 35S pounds
and measured nine feet one inch.
Life guards say the shark has been
seen in shallow waters hero most Of
the fall. Charles Smith, manager of
the pier, cut the shark open and found
three small sharks and half dozen
croakers. There is probably another of
these monsters in these waters as they
generally travel in pairs at this time
of the year. The shark is now on ex-
hibition on the pier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05

"My sons illness and my household
duties have kept Inc so busy that ]
could not find time to think about the
money left me and my children by Mr..
Searle,", said Mrs. Mary Allen Row
land. 1900 Melrose avenue, today. Mrs.
Rowland and her three boys inherited
81, 800, 900 through the will of Edward
+. Searles, of Methuen, Mass.
Mrs. Rowland, wearing a plain black
waist and skirt and checkered apron,
was making apple jelly for the kid
dies" as she calls her children. the
oldest Of whom Is twelve.
"I have been very busy lately" she
explained. "and have not had time to
think about the bequest. To be quite
frank, I don't know whether it's worth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
CONFER TO CUT BUDGETS
Mayor and Cabinet Seek $4,000,
900 Reduction In Expense

Mayor Moore. members of his cab
met and other officials. entered into
conference at o 80 O'Clock this morning
in the Mayors Office for the purpose of
pairing down budgets for the next year.
1t is estimated that the city will have
$50 100000 to spend for next year.
The directors, in tentative estimates
furnished recently to the Mayor, figured
that it would cost $74 ZOO. 900 to run
the city for 1921. The Mayor there
fore called his cabinet together to de-
wise ways of cutting off the SO ,000, 900
excess.
Following the conference Mayor
Moore left by automobile for Atlantic
City. where he is to attend the con
ference of the Atlantic Deeper Water
ways Association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
COX HAS DAY OF REST
Next Tour VIII Take Him Through
Five States

Dayton, O.. Oct. 5.-(By A. P.)-
This was to be day Of real rest for
Governor Cox before leaving for his
next speaking tour that is to take him
into Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Illi-
nois and through his home state. The
governor has no engagements for the
day.
Late yesterday and last night the
candidate held conferences with Ma
tional Chairman George White. Sena i
tor Pat Harrison, chairman of the
speakers bureau, and Il. II. Moore, his
pre- convention manager, at which plans
for conducting the final stages of the
campaign were gone over.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
Civic Club Indorses Mayor

Mayor Moore has received a vote of
Endorsement from the board of directors
of the Civic Club of the Mayors plan
TO demolish the houses in the section
bounded by Tenth, Eleventh, South and
Rodman streets for purposes of recre.
alton cdhter. The Mayor is pleased
TO have the good opinion of the women
of the civic club" he said today, ION
this important civic question"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
WRECKED SAILORS ARRIVE
Seamen Rescued From Norwegian
Steamer to Be Sent Home

Six seamen rescued from the wreck Of
the Norwegian steamer San Reno on
the rocks off Monte Cristi, San Do
mingo, arrived here yesterday aboard the
Norwegian steamship Vaudeville from
Kingston, Jamaica.
The San Reno was bound from New
York to San Domingo and carried d gen
cral cargo.
The men rescued by the Vaudeville
are Thomas Hendrickson, chief officer /;
Ihor Henrik Thorso, third officer; Jen
Christie. second engineer; Olaf Olsen,
steward; Carpenter Martin and A.
Johanssen, seamen. All will be sent
to their homes on the Nuruega, which
clears this port today for Christiania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
Cummings consuIts Wilson

Washington Oct. 5.-(By A. P.(-
Homer y. Cummings, former chairman
of the Democratic National Committee.
had a conference with President Will
son today before departing on a west
ern speaking trip in the Democratic
campaign. Mr.. Cummings refused to
discuss his talk with the President.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
Deaths of a Day
R. 7. COLLINGS
Former coIIingswood Mayor Was
SeyentY-alx Years Old


Richard II. Ceilings, seventy six
years old, former mayor of Ceilings
wood and member Of the Interstate
Bridge and Tunnel Commission, died in
Collingswood last night in his home.
Mr.. Ceilings has been i'll for several
months and his death was not unex-
pected.
Mr.. Ceilings was a son Of Isaac Col
lings, virtually the first pioneer of old
Haddon township, and who owned
nearly all the land now comprising Col
lingswood borough. He was born in the
old homestead, southeast corner Of
White Horse pike and Ceilings road
which house has been rebuilt to its
present proportions.
He attended the first little red
education. The present Knight estate
was bought by the late Mr.. Knight from
the. Ceilings interests, which includes
knights Park.
After working on his fathers farm in
Cecil county. Maryland, for several
years, Mr.. Ceilings returned to Col
lingswood, where he continued his resi-
dence, despite farming interests in
Maryland and Delaware.
Mr.. Ceilings originated the Delaware
bridge movement that was carried sue
cessfully to its present proportions.
After agitating the movement for year
or two Mr.. Ceilings got recognition
in Camden county, then in Burlington
and Gloucester counties, where he sue
ceeded in getting appropriations to start
preliminary work for the bridge project,
He was the chairman of the first leg
;e1o ofiyo pr;dua Cnmp,issiau aDppinf OF
by Governor Walter Edge and continued
on that commission, with the exception
of short interval. until the commission
was abolished and the present Interstate
Bridge and Tunnel Commission was ere =
ated. Mr.. Ceilings was named on that
commission, which position he held at
his death. He was also a member OF
the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Joint
Bridge Commission attending meetings
in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and othei
places upon every occasion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
MARTENS HEARING RESUMED
Labor Department Takes UP De.
portation Proceedings

Washington, Oct. 5.-(By A. P).-
Hearing in the deportation proceedings
against Ludwig c. A. X. Martens,
Soviet agent in the United States, were
resumed today before Immigration In
spector Scheel at the Department Of
Labor.
Inspector Schell expressed the hope
that the proceedings, which have been
protracted over many months, might be
concluded today and a recommendation
in the case presented to Assistant Sec
rctary Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
HISTORIC BARN IS BURNED

A barn, said to have been more than
100 years old. near the home Of T. y.
Calvin, Philadelphia attorney. in
burned to the ground at
Z o'clock this morning. 4
A large quantity OF hay, farming inn
plements and harness. we're burned. The
harm had been known for nearly cen-
tury as the BUNS Hotel" Mr.. Cali
WINS home was not endangered by the
hlaze. sNf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
HELD FOR HITTING WOMAN
Roomer Accused After Quarrel Over
Alarm Clock

Steve Penlos, twenty four years old,
Of Washington, d. c., was held In
ssiooO bail for the grand jury today by
magistrate Harris, of the Thirty sec
ond street and Woodland avenue sta
ton, charged with assault and battery.
II is a legged he attacked Anna Yost,
VINO condusts a rooming house at 1907
Ludlow street, following a quarrel last
nisht over an alarm clock. Penlos
roomed at the house.
. Fred Huber, another roomer, heard
.he womans screams and called PATROL
man Wilmer, who arrested Penlos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
CHINESE'S WIFE WOULD DIE
Former Germantown Girl Takes Poi
son Near Race Street

son Wear Hacc street
A twenty year old girl, wife of a
Chinese, attempted suicide last night
in house on Eighth street near Race
by drinking poison, according to the
police. Her name is Mary Lee, and
she gave the address of her home on
Chew street in Germantown. Ac-
cording to police, she has been living
at the Race street address some time.
She was found unconscious by Patrol
man Barrow, of the Eleventh and Win
ter streets station, and sent to the
Hahncmann Hospital, where she is in a
critical condition.
The girl declared to the police she
was married, but would give no motive
for her act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
Student Activities
at University Today

The senior class will hold its first
meeting of the year in Houston Hall,
l o'clock this afternoon.
The Chess Club will meet at p.
m. in Houston Hall.
A meeting of the Northeast High
School Club will be held in Houston
Hall at ! p. M.
The various fraternities will hold
business meetings at the fraternity
houses tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
James L. Clause

Sergeant James i. Clause, Of the
Woodford guardhouse. died yesterday at
his home 1907 North Nineteenth street
Sergeant Clause was fifty two years old
and had been in the Park Guard service
twcntya one years. For the Hast five years
he had been house sergeant at the Wood
ford guardhouse. He is survived by his
widow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
BOY HIT BY GIRLS CAR DIES
Coroner to Probe Death OF Ham
monton Child

Joseph Fario, eleven years old, the
Hammonton, n. j., schoolboy who was
struck by an automobile last Monday
died yesterday in the Cooper Hospital.
Miss Lillian Measley, daughter of a
Hammonton fruit grower, was driving
the machine.
Witnesses say the boy was riding on
the back Of a wagon and jumped OF
into the path Of the automobile. A
coroner's inquest will be held at Ham
monton tomorrow to inquire into the
accident.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
Leading Developments
in Presidential Contest

Borah today telegraphed Harding
that he wants to- see him win and
the league defeated and that he will
work for both causes.
Cox is enjoying a day of rest.
Hays predicts big sweep for the
Republican ticket.
Kentucky is believed to be a
doubtful state.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
FIRE DAMAGE sl,25o,ooo
Flames, Starting Yesterday, : stisp
sweep jacksonville, Fla, ,Piantssf

jacksonville, Fla, Oct 5.-lBy A.
P.)--Having caused damage estimated
at more than 81 ,OOO, 900, the-6re which
broke out carly yesterday in the main
factory Of the Wilson Toomer Ferr,
tilizer Works, was still burning toddy
in the nearby plant Of the Mason For~
warding Co.
Small explosions occurred today at In.
tervals. but firemen did not expect any
new outbreak Of the flames. "
Preliminary estimates~by Wilson ~
Toomer Co. officials place that concern'g
possible loss in the neighborhood Of
81, 900 900. while the loss of the Mason
Forwarding Co. Is estimated by w. M.
Mason, it's president, at $3.50, 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
Susanna NelIing Baker

Chester, Oct. 5.--Miss Susanna Nell
ing Baker. a member Of one of this
city's oldest families, is dead at her
home at the age Of seventy years.
She was the daughter of PersifOr and
Sarah Neide Baker. who were descend
arts of Colonial settlers Of this region
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
William n. Whitaker

William II. Whitaker. once part
owner of the Athletics. died early yes
terday morning at his home, 21Ol
North Broad street.
Mr.. Whitaker was among the most
prominent of the early baseball mag
mates. For many years he was presi-
dent as well as principal owner OF the
old Philadelphia Athletics. He gave up
control of the team when the old base
ball brotherhood took it over. =,
Mr.. Whitaker was born in Cecil
county, Maryland, where his father
owned the Elk Iron Works. He was q
cousin of the late Governor Samuel
Whitaker Pcnnypacker and Of Federal
Judge j. Whitaker Thompson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-05
John McGraii

Shenandoah, Pa. Oct. 5.-John Me-
Grail. fifty two years old. died yes
terday. He was former colliery hre
warden, volunteer fireman and member
of fraternal societies.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-03-06

mother, sedate end correct, and very
much shocked over this mingling of
the classes.
swell, you youngsters must have this
country pretty well explored" said
Doctor Hardy, as they entered the
house. where was it today-the
prairies, the foothills or the real fell
lows behindT'
1.-The canyon up the river,p said
Irene, drawing off her sweater. whats
the eats? Gee I'm hungry Getting
pretty supple, Daddykins, aren't your
Yes, an I'm sorry for it, MISS" said
the old rancher, mot wishin' him any
harm, or you, neither. We was JUS
talkin' 1t over, an your father thinks
he's spry enough for the road again.
Amt ever goin' to be like 1t used to be
after he's gone, an you"
"We1l be sorry to CO." said the doc
tor. That's what I've been saying all
day, and thinking, too. II misfortunes
can be lucky, ours was one of that
kind. I don't know when I've enjoyed
a holiday so much. What do you say.
girl?" he asked, as he rested an arm
on her round, firm shoulder and looked
with fatherly fondness into the fine
brown Of her face.
I've never known anything like IT,"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-03-06

cine for women and l take pleasure in
giving it recommend. Mrs. N. ]. Vess
1920 Everett st.
San Antonio, Texas.-"For about three
years have been in a rundown condition
L would be so weak at times I could
scarcely get around. 1 was extremely ner-
vous, could not sleep and / was in a
miserable state, when just recently I was
advised to try DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scrlptlOn. l have not taken all of one
bottle, but am feeling better than I have
for long time. am going to continue
its use, for / know it is helping me more
than any medicine 1 have taken."-Mrs.
Fl. I. knippa, 9l3 Burleson st.
If woman is nervous or has dizzy
spells, suffers from awful pains at regular
Or irregular intervals she should turn to a
woman's tonic made up of herbs, and
without alcohol, which makes weak women
strong and sick women well. 1t is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Druggists
sell it in liquid or tablets. Send 10 cents
to the Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, for
trial package.
DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets are intended
for people who suffer from kidney dis
orders-whose backs ache, and whose sys-
tens are overrun with uric acid. Nearly
everybody has too much uric acid. Anuric
Tablets dissolve uric acid quickly, as they
are made double strength.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-03-06

passionate words she found herself
envelOped in a flame that found no eX
preston in speech. She had no
words. She was glad when he went
on:
81 know I'm only boy an you're
only a girl. That's why I don't ash
no pledge. 1 leave you free, only }
want you to stay free until l hav'
my chance. VIII you promise that?"
She tried to pull herself together
You know I've had a good time Will
you, Dave" she said, land I've gone
with you everywhere like l would not
have gone with any other boy l ever
knew, and I've talked and let you talk
about things / never talked about be
fore, and / believe you're true and
clean and-and-"
YES" he said. whats your an
swer?"
81 know you're true and Clean" she
repeated. "COme to me-like that
when I'm a woman and you're a man,
and then-then Wen know"
He was tall and straight, and his
shadow fell across her face. as though
even the moon must not see. Rec
ME" he said, kiss me-"
For one moment she thought Of her
mother. She knew she stood at the
parting Of the ways; that all life for
her was being nodded in that moment
Then she put both arms about his
neck and drew his lips to hers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-03-06
Greatest American Humorist.

On the Both of November. In 1885.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens mark
Twain) was born at Florida. Monroe
county, Mo. Mark Twain first was a
pilot on the Mississippi river. At the
age of twenty-seven he began his lit
erary career as city editor of news
paper. the Enterprise, in Virginia City.
New. He is the best known of Amer
lean humorists. and his works have
been widely translated. During his
lifetime Mark Twain lectured a great
deal in this country and in Europe
He had a great charm of personality
and was beloved by all who knew him.
He died at Redding. Conn.,, April q.
1910.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-03-06
Shoemakers, Wax a LIQUID.

1t is not always possible to draw a
very clear line of demarcatiOn be-
tween a liquid and a solid. Shoemak-
er's wax, which is so brittle that the
augmentation obtained when a sheet
of 1t is hit by q bullet resembles that
In the case of the very brittle metal
anthony. is actually a liquid. To
show this place leaden bullets upon a
sheet of shoemaker's wax and then
support the whole upon corks. At the
end of a month the corks will be
found floating upon the sheet Of wax
instead Of beneath II and the bullets
will be at the bottom as In a liquid.