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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
COMET KIND TO GERMAN
Wonder Stages Beautiful SpectacI
as Earth Passes Through Tail

HFlde1Dcrg, NNg. To.-T TBY n. ~
brilliant light bands, which took the
form of wreath running from west
northwest TO east southeast. were pro-
duced by the tail of comet through
which the earth passed last Monday
night, astronomers at the Kocnigstuhl
Observatory announced last night
These light bands gradually faded from
view with the approach of dawn
Observations taken at the univcr-
sity were said to have indicated that
the head of the comet passed between
the sun and the earth, and that the
light from the comets tail moved from
north TO south. The astronomers pre-
dict the comet will again be- visible
to points in the southern hemisphere,
where conditions for observations are
favorable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
BOOZE MEN CHANGE PLEA
Substitute "Non Vult" for mot
Guilty" When Arraisned In Court

Atlantic City. Aug 13.-Reuben
Fertig, saloonkeeper Harry Doughty,
Daniel Conover and Harry Truck, the
last three resort bOatmen, when ar
raigned before County Judge Robert
Ingersoll this morning on charges OF
having liquor in their possession AMI
transporting same from the rum run
ner Henry l.. Marshall. pleaded non
vult.
This is equivalent TO q plea of guilty.
Sentence was deferred Until August %
at 10 o'clock.
When Court opened nj 10 80 o'clock
Mr.. Corio, attorney for the defense,
asked permission for the men to change
their plea of not guilty previously en-
tered. This was granted.
The proceedings occupied exactly six
minutes, and the expected fireworks did
not develop.
Chief Deputy United States Marshal
Snowden announced here this morning
that another arrest would be made here
today in connection with the booze
running.
The four accused were released under
bail previously put up.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
PARENTS OFFER BLOOD
Child Fights for Life After Unusual
Operation

Joseph Montgomery, Jr., Of 2642
Isaminger street just three and a half
years old, is making a pucky fight for
his life at the Childrcn'S Hospital,
Eighteenth and Bainbridge streets, fol-
lowing an operation pronounced most
Unusual for a child of his age.
Several months ago the boy had a
severe fail, and as result an infection
Of the right thigh bone resulted. The
child was taken to the hospital, the
bone scrapcd His condition is criti-
cal, and his parents have offered to
undergo n blood TRANSMISSION operation,
as has his uncle, John Connor. an over
seas veteran. The physician, will not
allow this as yet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
ARRESTED FOR 48TH TIME
Franirford Youths Deny That They
Robbed Cigar Store

Two FrankfOrd youths who. thc
police say, have been arrested forty
seven times were picked up on sus-
pcion yesterday at Frankford avenue
and Bridge street.
The prisoners, Peter Marceskowski
and his brother, Walter were carving
3S- S-caliber revolyers and large amounts
OF ammunition, Both strenuously denirJ
they had robbed n cigar store on BustIe'
ton pike last Monday. They will bnyn
n hearing before Magistrate Costello
TODAY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
STRIKE BALLOTS SENT OUT
Railway Brotherhood to Vote on
Acceptance Of WAGE Reduction

Cincinnati, Aug. 13.-(By \. PD--
been sent out from the international
headquarters in Cincinnati of the
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Freight
Handlers. Express and Station En-
ployes on which employees will vote
whether they are in favor of accepting
the wage reduction ordered by the Rail
road Labor Board in a recent decision.
All the ballots are returnable by Sep
tember 80
Accompanying the ballots is a four
page letter signed by Grand President
f. II. Fitzgerald, in which he reviews
all wage proceedings since the passage
of the Cummins Esch transportation
act and prohibits the stoppage of work
prior to the tabulation and announce
ment of the vote.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Gasoline Bills High?
WOnldn Tells Reason

Chicago. Aug, l@.--lBy \ p.D-
Mrs, Lillian lie H"lIo, granted n di-
vorcc today from Anthony Ic BrIlo,
enployc Of gasoline filing sta
ton, will receive SO Il month ali
mony because. She said, her hus-
band makes 5000 extra a month by
heating motorists.
"IIow can you expect YOUR hus-
band to pay SO month ulimony
when his salary is only SlG5
month";" Judge Samuel Slough
asked Mrs. lie Bello.
"Oh, hc makes about 5000
month extra" the witness an
swered. Motorists pay for tie
amount of gasoline they order, not
for the amount the filler puts in
their tanks. This is where my hus-
band makes his extra money"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
LINCOLN PEN STOLEN
Quill Used In Signing First Inau,
gural Address Is Missing

Chicago. Aug, 13.-(By a. pJ-Thc
Quill pen used by President Lincoln in
signing his first inaugural address has
been stolen from the exhibit of the Chi
cngo Historical Society at the Pageant
of Progress, it was announced yester-
day.
The pen was made from the feather
of an American eagle which was killed
by an admircr of Lincoln just before the
lattcr's election. The heretofore un-
published letter which accompanied the
gift said that the quill was from an
eagle which had died rather than sac
riicP its liberty.
And ! am sure that you, too, would
die rather than sacrifice the liberties of
the nation which have been entrusted
to your care the letter added.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
DAWSON RESTS WELL
Second Operation on Head Of Nor
aan Banker Nav Be Necessary

New York, Aug. 13.-(By A. P.)-
Henry y. Dawson, of J. p Morgan &
Co.. was reported resting comfortably
today at Roosevelt Hospital. where he
underwent an operation yesterday for
reliet of intracranial pressure.
A second operation may be necessary
however, his physicians said, for cor
rection of an affection near the audi
tory nerve. No official mention was
made in the physicians bulletin, is
sued after the operation. of n tumor of
the brain, which the operation was re-
ported to have disclosed.
The operation followed several
months of suffering by Mr.. Dawson
from severe headaches, nervousness, in
somnia and impairment Of hearing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
WILL REBURY BUDDY"
Legion Men viii Honor Hero for
Whom Post MAS Named

4 week old post of the American
Legion named after Corporal Raymond
G. Thoirs, who was killed in action in
France while fighting with Company b,
1O4th Engineers, will have charge of
the hero's funeral this afternoon.
The services will be held at o'clock
in Calvary Presbyterian Church, Sec
ond and Pearl streets, Camden, and be
escorted from there by the former SOL
diers to Hareigh Cemetery.
Members Of the soldiers company
will be in line, carrying the regimental
c0lors and will furnish the firing squad
at the grave. The First Division Band
from Camp Dix will provide the music
for the marchera, who will also include
members of Camden Post No. I, Ser
geant De Hart Post and Captain
Butcher Post Of the Veterans of For
Cign Wars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
NEW lifts" FOR CITY HALL
Battery Of "a Elevators to Replace
"Shlmmlers"

City Hall is to have battery of
fourteen new and modern elevators to
replace those jestingly known as the
"shimmiers' and Pullman Sleepors." ."
Director COrtclyou announced today
Mayor Moore had approved plans and
specifications compiled by the Electrical
Bureau. Bids will probably be asked
next week and construction begun with
the next two months. The elevators
will probably require eighteen months
to erect. The estimated cost is $500 900.
The majority Of the elevators have a
capacity of twelve passengers and an
operator. One Of the new ones will
have a capacity Of twenty five pas
sengers. 1t will carry passengers 70
the seventh floor who intend to visit
the tower.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Man Held, Jail ID In Gambling Case

Oscar Mitchell, thirty eight years
old, Negro, 1873 Lombard street, was
held in 5000 bail for court by Magis-
trat" O'Rren today for keeping n
gambling house. Fourteen other men
arrested with Mitchell when poliCe
ratd"d III" Lombard street address YES
t"rday, were sentenced 10 five days in
j9iI each. They were playing crap in
the cellar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
ACCUSE MINISTER OF CRIME
Coroner Swears Out Warrant for
Barber M mister Who Slew Priest

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. ID By a.
PA warrant charging murder was
sworn out today by Coroner Russum
against Edwin r. Stephenson. barber
and preacher, who shot and killed
Father James F.. Coyle, rector of St.
Pauls Church. late Thursday. The cor
oner announced a verdict of "unlawful
homicide" following an investigation
yesterday.
The priest was slain few hours after
he had performed the marriage ceremony
which united Stephenson's daughter and
Pedro GuSsman, a Catholic. The girl
has not returned to the parental roof
since the killing, it was stated, mem
brrs Of the family declaring they be-
lieved she and Gussman had left the
city.
Right Rev. f. p. Allen. bishop Of
the Diocese Of Mobile, ofticiatcd at II
pontifcal requiem mass for Father
COyln
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13

Colonel George +. Kemp, Vivian
Frank Gable, William =. Barba,
Charles Delaney.
RECEIVER OF TAXES
DINNER BCebcr, Thomas f. Arm
strong.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
POLICE RILED AT MRS. LElDY
Say Former FIJI Wdener Motored
In Closed Street

Berwick, Pa. Aug. 13.-Mrs. Car
ter Loidy. who as Fiji Widencr kept
Philadelphia society on the qui vive. Is
cutting rapers again, this time with her
automobile, with the result that She has
incurred the displcasure of suburban
police, who have lodged an "informa
tion' against her. In fact, several lin.
formntions' have been lodged
Several days ago. 1t seems, Mrs
I"idy entertained a number of her girl
friends and in taking one of them to
her home on Front street above Wal
nut in her ear n street closed for re
dctour, Mrs. Ledy is said to have
driven up on the sidewalk, to the dis
gust of John Houck, Salem township
constable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
PENN REPLY ON WOOD WAITS
Too Many Trustees Out Of City for
Action Now

Action of University of Pennsylva-
mia trustees on Secretary of War
Weeks request for release Of General
Leonard Wood from his promise to be
president of the University cannot be
forecast
Few of the trustees are in Philadel.
phia. Until they can be gathered at
some meeting and the request brought
before the body as a whole, the request
will remain unanswered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
HAWK SHOT ON 5TH AVENUE
Shoppers Amazed to See Big Bird
Fall From Church SteepIe

New York, Aug 13.--(By 4. PJ-
Shoppers of Fifth avenue were given a
thrill yesterday when they heard a shot
ring out and then saw large hawk
come volplaning to earth.
The huge bird, which measured five
and half feet from the tn of one
wing TO the other had perchcd itself
on the steeple Of the Collegiate Church
of St. Nicholas aud calmly devoured
pigeon. Charles s. Medlcr, the sexton
took u station on the roof of the church
waited for the bird to fly and then
brought him down
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
NAB MAN WITH RUM
Police Thought That Suitcase -Toter
Looked Too Unconcerned

Dominic Palladino, thirty -one years
old, Of Fairhill street near Christian,
tried to walk unconcernedly with
suitcase loaded down with two gallons
of whisky this morning at Second and
Arch streets.
The load in the suitcase seemed
heavy. so Patrolmen Casey and Caul-
field investigated. After a scrap, in
which Palladino hurt his elbow, they
opened the case and found the whisky.
After having Palladinos elbow treated
at the Pennsylvania Hospital he was
turned over to the Federal authorities
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Lakehurst Is Easy
to Reach by Motor

Leaving Camden, take pike
through Merchantville and Moores-
town to Mount Holly.
At Mount Holly, turn off to PEN.
berton.
At Pemberton. take road to
Browns Mills and straight through
to Lakehurst.
Roads in excellent condition
except short stretch between Penn
berton and Browns Mills.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
CANDIDATES iND0RSED
Citizens Committee Favors Wilson
! for. REGISTER Of wis

The Republican Citizens Committee
with headquarters at $40 South Fit-
teenth street, has indorsed Samuel a.
Wilson for Register of wills; Wilham
Jameson for City Treasurer ana ROBERT
s. Shaw for Municipal Court judge.
1t is considering John o. Sheatz, TOT.
mer state Treasurer, for Endorsement
for CITY Controller. The committee an,
nounced il is opposed TO the proposed
revision convention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Deaths Of a Day
John Gamble

John Gamble, an cmploye of the A.
], Reach Company for thirty two
years, died Thursday at his summer
home, Somerton, Philadelphia. He was
sixty years old, Mr. Gamble for many
years was member Of st. Barnabas
Protestant Episcopal Church, and at
the time Of his death was warden. Mr..
Gamble l"nyes widow, three daugh-
tCrs, Mrs, Harry Booth, Mrs. William
Winslow, Miss Alice Gamble, his mother
and two sisters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
MANS LEGS BROKEN
injured When Thrown From Motor.
cycle SIdecar

John Novcck, of 27O4 Madison
street, is in a critical condition at the
Lankenau Hospital OF injuries received
at AZ O'Clock this morning when he
was thrown from the sidecar of
motorcycle on East River drive. His
legs were broken and he is injured in.
tsfnally.
Louis Danford, of Willard street near
Sixth, was driving the motorcycle. He
was arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Eractures Arm In EalI

After stealing ride from Bcthlehem
to Chester on freight train. Thomas
O'Brien, nineteen years old. of Bctn-
lehem, fractured his right arm at Tabor
station of the philadelphia and Rendinc
Railway. lie had left the train, when
be tripped and fell. He was taken 10
the. Jewish Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
the Leagues Statement
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The name Of Samuel p. Rotan is
the only one which has been submitted
10 the committee, and no reason has
been given why the committee should
not recommend him for denomination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
GiIbcr KIT Preston

Gilbert X. Preston, pharmacist
whose drug store, at Ninth and LOm
bard streets, has been century -oId
landmark in that neighborhood. died
Thursday at his home, Riyeryiew
avenue, Swarthmore. He was forty /.
six years old and leaves a widow, Anna
and three SOMA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
ACTRESS VICTIM OF BANDIT
Florence Turner, Missing American
Is Found In London

London, Aug, l3.-rBy A. P.)-
Florence Turner, snid to be an Ameri-
can actress, missing since Thursday
was found hound and gagged ycster-
day in Hampstead Heath, North Lon
don.
She accused Il man named Phillips Of
having robbed her of rings, brooch and
money. The police are searching for
Phillips, of whom the woman gave a
description.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Wills Probated Todau

The following wills were probate1
in City Hall this morning; Henry C.
Mostillcr, 2l2G North Fifth street,
S27 400; Harriet IIcnhoeifcr, 8437
Parkside avenue, S2l 900, and Pincus
Automoff, 800 Brown street, $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
Minneapolis, Aug. l3. Presid.

minneapolis, Aug Il. - President
Hardings appointment of General
Wood as Governor of the Philippine
Islands is a happy choice" as far
as residents of the islands are con l..
cerned, in the opinion of Manuel /.
Quezon, president of the Philippine
Senate. He passed through here last
night on his way from Seattle to Wash .
ington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13

80 sEtsHORF EXCURSION TOMORROW
Lv. Market 81. Wharf for Atlantic CITY
and south Jersey resorts. Every Sunday @ 100
a. Aa.i Mi snd a., oiso n, 4; ~ STANDARD Time. Every
other resorts oIy A. NJ, Pa. system@1dv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
REGISTER OF WILLS

Among those suggested from various
quarters for this position, are Frank
!" krnworthy, a well-known manu- .
facturer Of Manayunk, State Senator
Augustus F. DaiX, Jr., a lawyer who
has served for many years in the I.pgis :
Iaturc, and WILLIAM +. Campbell, Re-
I9hIicGn political leader of the Twenty
fifth Ward"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-13
CITY TREASURER

"a. Lincoln Acker, Clarence L. Har-
per, Frederick p. Gutenberg, WillB.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04

bis all-America honors an halfback.
The Harley shift" Is now q tyword
In football It's Chicks own copy
right.
He taught II 20 Pete Stinchcomb last
year. It was a winner for Ohio.
Tennessee wants Chick to give them
whole team Of stinchcombs next
year.
He graduated from the Buckeye
school In 1919. Chick was one OF the
games greatest as a player. He ought
TO make the same kind Of coach.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04
RUB OUT SORENESS
spralns, Baekaehs with old OF. Ja.
eobe OIL.

Back burt your Can't straighten up
without feeling sudden pains. sharp
aches and twinges7 Now, listen That's
lumbago. sclaticn, or maybe from a
strain, and you'll get blessed relief the
moment you rub your back with sooth.
Ing, penetrating "st. Jacobs OH"
Nothing else takes our soreness. lame
ness and stiffness 20 quickly. You
simply rub IL on and out comes the
pain. IL IL perfectly harmless and
doesn't burn or dlsc0lor the skin.
Timber upl Don't suffer- Get q
small trial bottle from any drug store,
and after using Il just once yOull for.
get that you ever had bAckache, Inma
bago or sclatica. because your back
Will never hurt or cause any more mis-
cry. II never dlsappolnts and has been
recommended for 90 years Stop drug
cling kidneysi They don't cause back
ache, because they have no nerves.
therefore can not cause pain.--Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04
A Feeling Of Security

You naturally feel secure when ron
know that the medicine you are about 10
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such > medicine IL Dr. KiImer'e Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard Of purity, strength
and excellence IL maintained I'm every
bottle Of Swamp Root.
II Is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
II IL not stimulant and i taken IN
teaspoonful doses.
u u not recommended for everything.
II Is natures great helper In relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and blad,
der troubles.
A sworn statement 81 purity Il With
every bottle Of ,DF. KilmeE's Swamp
Root.
If you need q medicine. you ahouId
have the best. On sale at ell drug stores
IN bottles Of two sizes. medium and large.
However, If you wish first to try this
great preparation send cen cents 70 DIR.
Kiimsr & Co, Binghamton. n. Y. for =
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper ADV.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04
Rlanf Raek AZ Him.

Are you aware. sir" salcmnly de-
manded the gent whose eountenhhce
vas as elongated as that Of a YefeF-
able horse, THAT there IL three times
M much money spent every year In
America for tobacco as for educntlop.
nine times as much for chewing gum
and fifteen times ~ much for volt
drlnkaf'
4 have never taken the trouble 10
inquire recalled J.. FULLER Gloom. 4but
| am convinced that there II about 500
times a. much paid to reformers for
blattlng about II a. they are worth -
Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04
JUDGE LANDIS' PLANS
WILL PROVE EFFECTIVE

Judge Lands was asked re-
Gently to outline his plans for
Kidding bs~sball OF the gambling
evil.
IL have my plans" said the
judge, "and think they viii be
effective, but excuse me from
telling about them, for | am not
going hunting gamblers with a
brass band"
Wont these disclosures scare
the gamblers off7" he was asked.
You have to put the crook In
jail to convince him you mean
business" was the judges re-
ply to that. disclosures and
protests don't disturb him. We
must get 'em and not let them
loose when we do get them"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRlLS
TELLS How 20 Get Quick Relief trOsa
Fiead-colds. lta Splendidl

In one minute your cloggcd nostrils
viii open. the air passages of your
head will clear and you can breathe
freely. No more hawking. snufiilng.
blowing. headache, dryness. No atrug-
Cling for breath at night; your cold
or catarrh win be gone.
Get a small bottle OF Eiy'a Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little OF this fragrant. antiAeptic.
healing cream In your nostrlla. II pen
etrates through every air passage Of
the head. soothes the intiamcd or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
It's Just tine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with a cold or nasty cntarrh.-Relief
comes so qulckIy.-Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04

Two rarities growing rarer: Guitars
and coach dogs.
Ethical is a word one likes to pond
err on. Exactly what does 1t mean?
So much public opinion that smashes
things at the election doesn't get into
print at all.
There is an extraordinary fondness
among men for fishing and not half so
much for fish.
After the trouble has arrived II is
easier to bear than when it is to be
seen approaching.
Prevalence of poetical anoJations is
proof that the poet is famous or else
his poem was In the school reader.
1t is true that we, the people, say
''you've got to show me" frequently,
but we swallow a good deal, after all.
After a farmer moves to town he
finds there is hardly any place to sit
down and talk as there is in the coun-
try.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-03-04
MONT N. M'INTYRE GOES WEST
Former Head Football Coach at West
Virginia Accepts PcaItIon az
Enid, Oklahoma.

Mont u. Mcintyre. for the past four
years head coach OF football 81 West
Virginia university. announces that
he has signed contract 10 coach next
season az Phillips college. Enid. okla.
It had been previously announced that
Mcintyre would coach nc Henry KEN
DAN college. Tulsa. Okla, but he said
be had received a better offer from the