MM MKf, m--((iW EVENING LEDOER-IHILADELPHIA, FKIDAY, SEPTEMBEE 21, 1917 I i . fa. V, KILLING DUE TO BROKEN PACT, AVERS PRIEST Father McDermotf Declares Vare-Smith Faction Knew Bloodshed Would Follow MADE AT MAYOR'S HOME Pastor Believes Agreement Will Be Made Public as Prose cution Base A sensational statement, which It Is said constitutes the program on which the pros ecution of Mayor Smith, "Iko" Deutsch nnU Lieutenant David Dennett will be based, has been Keen by the Hev. Daniel I. McDcr mott. It charces that Mayor Smith nnd the Vnrc faction violated an election agree rr.ent nude with the McNIchol camp. Conscious of the trouble that would In all likelihood be caused by the lolatlon or the agreement, the statement further cli.trces, the Mayor nnd the Vares deliber ately considered the ccnt of bloodshed and prepared for It. The "gentleman's agreement" embodied In the Ftntemcnt, according to the pastor of St. Mary's Itoman Catholic Church, recognized the fact that it compromise be tween the McNIchol and the Vare factions In this primary una the only means of pro em lug a peaceful election. It was decided, therefore, at the Mayor's Atlantic City home, according to the state ment. Father McDermott said, that Carey, the McNIchol candidate, was to run unop pocd by the Vares for Select Council, nnd Ueulsch, tho Vnrc candidate, with the big Jewish ote in back of him, was to be un opposed for Common Council. In putting Deutsch up for Select Council, the statement charge, the Mayor and the Vares knew there would bo trouble, nnd prepared to put their candidate over despite all obstacles. "I cannot say where heard this state ment read." Father McDermott Paid, "but it was drawn up by a tnati who knew how to wrlto nnd present facts forcibly It was lengthy Doubtless It will be given out for publication In full ery shortly" SALOON MEN RESIST WATER-METER RATES Allege Discrimination and Will Ask for Material Re- i duction Compktinlnc that the water-metei rates that became cffectlc tho first of tho e.tr are excessive, representatives of the nenrly 2000 saloons In the city on Monday will asl, Councils Committee on Water Hates for material 1 eductions. One jear ago when the compulsory water meter system became effective as to certain c asses of establishments, users of water were promised n hearing after the new rates lud been given a try-out. In com pljlng with this pioinlBP, Chairman Joseph 1 Guffnev has called the committee to gether and spokesmen for the saloon men will ptesent their arguments in fnor of a reduction, on the ground that they are being discriminated against by the new changes. Kor many jears saloons were classed among water wasters, because of frequent t'ushlngs. etc, but, desptto this fact, they were given water at tho same flat rates charged many homes. The change, which makes them responsible for all water used, has, they claim, added a heavy burden of expenso to many establishments. ELECTION JUDGE OF CAREY FACTION UNDER $600 BAIL Accused of Stealing Ballotbox in First Division His Counsel Ridicules Charge Despite high-handed methods used by DfUtsch followers In the Fifth Ward on I imary election day, Oeorge Flvnn, Judge "f election in the Kltst Division of the ward Fro'it and South streets, today was held In JG00 hall for court by Magistrate Watson. He Is accused of tho larceny of the ballot bo from that division No returns from that district ns yet hac been made to tho County Commissioner's office. The charge ngainst Flynn Is ridiculous, seeordlng to C. Stuart Patterson, his coun sel It is Just ns J'raw," he said, as the other Srnith-Vare Deutsch methods of that day, which ever will be memorable In the ' bloody" history of the ward. Flynn Is a 'atey man. Mr. Patterson said the election was be ng made a mockery and that Flynn simply 'ossd the ballotbox when he Faw how things wero going, 'and announced there would be no more voting. in his owp behalf Flnn explained that he had closed the ballotbox when he saw that Carey men were being git en a raw deal He did not take tlic box. Instead, he explained, he held on to It until he was blackjacked and Deutsch men whirled It away to the Deutsch headquarters. It was explained that nfter Flynn had been arrested by Policeman Feldman there was a scrambte for thetiox, and Flynn was not evenpresent when It was stolen. Air. 'Rmerson said that Flynn was abso lutely Justified In closing the box. Voters who presented themselves had been arrested !re iously, he explained, and tho whole elec tion lit the division was being made a mock cry Magistrate Watson In holding Flynn for court said that the latter was responsible, as he was Judge of election In that divi sion. , STATEMENTS OF MEN CONCERNED MAYOR SMITH: "It doesn't bother mc any, nnd I am not going to per mit it to interfere with my pleasure." ISAAC DEUTSCH: "I welcome arrest." LIEUTENANT DAVID BENNETT: "The fact that warrants havo been issued for mo is a source of pleasure. SENATOR EDWIN H. VARE: "Ridiculous." FORMER JUDGE JAMES GAY GORDON: "The evidence, I believe, will call for and procure n conviction of the defendants when indicted and tried in Criminal Court." REV. DANIEL M'DERMOTT, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fourth above Spruce: "I know that morally and legally Mayor Smith can bo held responsible." "GETAWAY DAY" FOR 260O TOMORROW Final Instructions Issued to Se lected Men at Various Dis trict Headquarters WORDING OF THE $10,000 BOND WHICH GAVE MAYOR HIS FREEDOM The $10,000 bond signed by Maor Smith today to appear nnd answer the charge of conspiracy to murder In the "Bloody Fifth'' wnrd rioting was as follows: Ball bond Municipal Court of Philadelphia. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. surchargo Thomas B. Smith. conspiracy. I. Thomas B. Smith, do acknowl edge myself Indebted to tho Common wealth of Pennsylvania In the sum of ten thpusand dollars, to be levied of my lands and tenements, goods, chattels. CAPTAIN TATE DENIES DEPARTMENT IS LAX ASH CANS COULDN'T HIDE PAIR.FROM COP'S EYES Criticism that the detective bureau was not energetically probing tho case for the "man higher up" In tho alleged murder con spiracy In the Fifth Ward was denounced today by Captain Tato ns untrue and un fair. "It Is not fair to the men of the bureau," ho said Indlgnnntly. "I don't care a d who Is Involved In this affair We are working conscientiously. We are not only trying to convict the men accused of mur dering lippley, but wo are after the others also, whoever they may be." The story coming from New York today, to the effect that the New York police had criticized the Philadelphia detective bu reau's methods, also was denied by Captain Tate, who said that Inspector Faurot. of the New York Detective Bureau, assured hltn that he had no criticism to make. The allegation that the Philadelphia police had not sent Ucrtlllon measurements of the two prisoners to New York was disproved by tho records of the detective bureau, which showed that the finger prints nnd other measurements had been sent to New York tour hours nfter tho arrest of the two men. The fact that the two men were Identified today by the New York police also proved this. Captain Tato said. COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY STARTS INVESTIGATION A dozen investigators were sent to tho "Bloody Fifth" Ward today by the Com mittee of Seventy to prtvbe into the alleged Irregularities that marked tho balloting in Wednesday's tiotous primary election. Tho Investigation was undettaken with the co-opcrntlon of District Attorney Rotan following charges by both of tho Republican fact lens In the election, which, on the face of present returns, was won by the Carey McNlchoI faction by more than 100 ma jority. The Carey faction accuses the Deutsch-Varc-Smlth followers of police intimida tion, thuggery and wholesale arrests, while the Deutsch men assert that the ballot boxes wero stuffed by the Catey workers, who had control of the electkjn machinery. The Committee of Seventy offered its ser vices to the District Attorney, who ac cepted, after conference's vesterday and this morning. B.ery division will bo investigated, and the evidence will be turned over to the District Attorney. BOMB IN NITRATE CARGO KILLS TWO, INJURES TEN Fatal Explosion Aboard Japanese Ship South American Port in Alleged Highwaymen, Cornered in Al ley, Jump in Two, but Policeman Gets Them Ash cans were used by two alleged thugs today In a futile attempt to escape the po lice. H happened thusly, according to the DMIce: Fred G. Baum ajid James Conway, of Chester met William Hershman, of Con cord, N. C In a saloon on Filbert street near Twelfth early today and tried to. get him Into a friendly game of "craps." Hershman refused to fall In that way. They dropped Mm, however, with a blow over the head upon leaving the saloon, took (St from him and beat It. Policeman Charlton, of the Eleventh and Winter streets station, gave chase. After running a few blocks the men ran Into a blind alley and vanished. Revolver In hand, Charlton searched high and low. He was about to glvt up the same when the lids of two old ash cans rattled. Behold I Each can held a man. The pris oners were held without ball by Magistrate Tracey accused of highway robbery and as sault and battery Italian Lad Missing From Home Tony Cerltano, of H42 South Forty- Jghth street, has been missing froth his tome sines last Monday. The search of Ms family, friends and tho nollca have A PACIFIC PORT, Sept 21. Two men wero killed and ten others injured by a bomb In a nitrate cargo being loaded on the steamship Selyo Maru In a South Ameri can port, according to the Rev. John L. Reeder, of South Pasadena, a passenger on the vessel, which arrived here tj(ay. Following the explosion, tho vessel was senrched and five bombs "were found hidden In the cargo. NAMES WATERWAY DELEGATES Governor Edge Appoints Jersey Repre sentatives at Florida Meeting TRENTON, Sept. 21. Upon the request of Congressman J. Hampton Moore, presi dent of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, Governor Edge has appointed the following delegates to represent New Jersey at the tenth annual convention of thlsj "association, to be held at Mtaml, Fla., November 27 to December 1 next. Mayor Frederick W. Donnelly. Trenton; J. Spencer Smith. Tenafly; Dewltt Vanbur klrk, Bayonne; Frank R. Ford, Caldwell: Richard G. Jenklnson, Newark : Robert F jungle. Beach Haven; William U Saunders, North rialnfleld; John M, Ward. Paterson, W Parker Runyon. Perth Amboy; Allen K. White, Atlantic City; William T. Kirk. Beverly. , The relation of eastern waterways to national transportation problems, to mlll taiy and naval preparedness and national defense, makes this convention unusually Important. GIVES HER BABY COAL OIL Woman's Remedy for Croup Send3 In fant to Hospital Five-months-old John Tobln, of 5517 Sprague Btreet, Germantown. Is In the Gcr mantown Hospital today suffering from an overdose or coai on. ine i-ww n"' the coat oil by his mother as a remedy for the croup. Physicians at the hospital say he will re cover. Over 600 Reliable Druggists and Grocers Recommend Dr.VON'S HEALTH BISCUITS For Constipation became they seldom fall to stlm. ulate normal Intestinal action. For adults and children. Contain No Medicine The rcclpo of noted local stomach ..,Lllit. Nothing In them bat rereale. Extremely pleasant to taste. "A trial i always convincing' tho At all drug direct from 25c a Package grocery otores or" and Dr. Yob's Health Biscuit Co. 2218-2220 Mrket S. conditioned thnt I. Thomas B. Smith, bo nnd appear at the Municipal Court for the city and county of Philadelphia, tt. bo holden on Tuesday. September 2f, J2F' nt J1 "' '" ror n 'faring, Room 650 city Hall, then and thero to answer all such charges as may bo preferred against me. tho said Thomas H. Smith, not to abldo and not depart tho court without leave, then this recognizance to bo void and of no effect, otherwise to remain In full force and virtue. And In the event of the foregoing re cognizance being forfeited. I do hereby empower tho District Attorney of Phila delphia County, whoever he may be. or any other attorney of any Court of Rec ord of the State of Pennsylvania, or else where, to appear for mo and with or without declaration or statement filed for the above penalty, thereupon to confess Judgment or Judgments against me for the said sum of ten thousnnd'dollars, ns of nny session of the Municipal Court for tho city nnd county of Philadelphia, nnd for so doing this shall be his sulllclent warrant; nnd a copy of this bond nnd warrant being filed In snld action, It shall not be necessary to file the original as n warrant of attorney, nny law or rule of court to tho contrary notwithstanding Taken nnd acknowledged In open court this 21st day of September, A. D 1917. THOMAS J SHERMAN. Clerk. Tho charge for the bond cost the Mayor $1.25. Final Instructions to tho more thnn 2600 selected men who lenvo for Camp Mendo tomorrow vfcro given this afternoon at the various district headquarters, Tho draftees of twenty districts reported to the police stations, Mrchnuses, public schools nnd other Centers, where, after a rollcall, they were Informed concerning various details of their departure. Arrangements havo been made by resi dents of nil sections of tho city to glvo the men n memorable send-off. Tho good-by ceremonies will In reality start tonight when men In tho various dis tricts, nfter reporting to .their local mobil ization points, will bo entertained In clubs, theatres, by various social nnd religious or ganizations of their respectlo neighbor hoods Moro thnn 2G00 men will entrain tomor row for Camp Mcado from tho Baltimore nnd Ohio station. Twenty-fourth nnd Chest nut streets. Broad nnd Washington nvenue nnd other places. Tho draftees represent the 45 per cent Quotas from twenty dis tricts In the central, southern nnd western part of tho clt) Public schools, pollco stations, engine houses havo been chosen In the various draft districts as the starting point for the various neighborhood armies. In thoso districts where the mobilization point Is near tho railroad station the men will mnrch, but In many districts arrange ments havo been made to carry them with dignity In automobiles. In order to avoid confusion nt the railroad stations, which will bo packed by relatives nnd friends, comfort kits will be distributed to the men tonight whllo they nro being enter tallied by their neighborhood hosts. In addition to tho 2600 men leaving to morrow tho draftees of twenty-live nddt tlonal districts will leave tin Sunday They will entrain from tho same stations from which those leaving tomorrow will depart Shortly before noon today DIG men, repre senting Montgomery County's quota, left Norrlstown for Camp Mcado nmld much cheering nnd enthusiasm. Brown Shell-Cordovan One of our great variety of strikingly new ex clusive models, characterized by the choicest materials, finest workmanship, and superior quality, that have always identified our shoes. Our prices range from $o to $13.50 930 Chestnut 39 S. 8th 203 N. Slh NlEDERMAN Quality First ?A ES2SaSiSSK52225 p2 Fine for the a kiddies m and their elders, too 1 Everybody likes music. The only question that ever arises in any family is the kind of musical instru ment that will best suit all concerned. 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Polk, counselor of the State De partment, made a brief address filled with humor, Mr. Morris said he considered his mission one of holy trust, which he would execute with as such for the best Interests of the country. "I have one conviction which 1 feel that I will cherish for such period as I may bo permitted to represent our Government In Jnpan. Thnt conviction I would like to stato In these words; 'I believe that there nro no pending questions between America and Japan which, If approached In a frank and generous spirit, are not susceptible of an honorable nnd fnlr Judg ment." Thoso words are not mine. They were uttered by his Kxcellency, Viscount Iftfcll, as he Ufll fftrwit ! California on ' lrfci And yet I can ladofM tavcry statement. " , Other speakers ware J ml Moschzlsker, Francla A. Lewta. ' Qlasgow, Jr., and Mayor aMh. 11 was nt tnis tilnncr tkat Ma sata -lie did not care -a aoay by aoout tno warrant which. w) arrest In connection with political murder. In lntreu Mr. Potter said It was tho chief executive of Om nrst at such functions. " 'in . Many Mexicans Drowanl MI3XICO CITY. SeDL 21 have been drowned by flooiss belt of the State of Coahttjla. nouses nave neen washed, a dnmago done to crops. jBm'W II mks HHpPur Ma'Wson & DeMarvy 1 1 15 Chestnut Street (Opposite Keith's Theatre) 3) M There s a Reason for the 20 Discount in This Salel It Turns a Dull Month Into a Busy One Many sales at a smaller profit during a period that is usually inactive is one of ourj progressive policies. Manufacturing and buying months ago when market prices weref normal enable us to offer values that are equal to a 40 per cent, discount when present costs are considered. d Small Deposit Will Reserve Your Purchase in Our Storage Faults Until DesiredJ Fur Coats in Wonderful Variety November September lira. Price Ssle Price 60 Natural Pony , . .48.00 IBeaver or Raccoon Collar) 70.00 French Seal 56.00 (40-lnch Smart Model with Skunk Opos sum Collar or Collar of French Seal) 90.00 Natural Muskrat 72.00 (to. Inch Smart Model with French Seal Collar and Curta or Muikrat Collars) 97.50 French Seal 78.00 (tS-lnch Model. Skunk Opoiaum Collar and Border) 120.00 Hudson Seal 96.00 140-Inch Modeti with Skunk or Hudion Seal Collars) 155.00 Hudson Seal 124.00 (IS-lnch Full Model. Largo Capo Collar of Hudson Seal) 165.00 Hudson Seal 132.00 (Three-quarter I.ens'th Smart Model, Large Skunk Collar and Wldo Border) Fur Sets Xovember September Rep. Price Sale Price 210.00 Hudton Seal 168.00 (45-Inch Smart Modelt. with Skunk or Wol: Capo Collar) 220.00 Leopard Coat 176.00 (Beautifully matched skins Hudson Seal Collar and Cuffs) 320.00 Hudson Seal 256.00 (4.1-Inch Smart Modell, Very Choice Quality, Wide .Border and Collar of Silky Skunk) M I !...- J ( Srptember Sale Price Not'emorr lira. Price 42.50 Skunk 34.00 42.50 Natural Raccoon. .. . 34.00 50.00 Hudson Seal 40.00 60.00 Black Fox 48.00 60.00 Red Fox 48.00 60.00 Wolf (any color) . . . 48.00 70.00 Jap Cross Fox. ,.... 56.00 72.50 Taupe Fox 58.00 80.00 Kamchatka Fox.... 64.00 95.00 Jap Kolinsky 76.00 95.00 Black Lynx 76.00 120.00 Cross Fox 06.00 135.00 Natural Fisher 108.00 155.00 Mink 124.00 175.00 Pointed Fox 140.00 290.00 Natural Blue Fox... 232.00 600.00 Hudson Bay Sable. .480.00 600.00 Silver Fox 480.00 3" W Repairing and Remodeling at a 20 per cent reduction. Place your order at once. Patrons desiring to open accounts may have bills rendered December 1st upon request. An Expert Mail Order Service No matter where you live, you can shop here by mail. Send money order or open a charge account. Assortment! eent on approval, express prepaid. Money refunded by return mail upon request. Important Notice Extra large-size Coats up to SO bust. Liberty Bonds accepted as cash. Purchasing agents' orders ac-cped. November Septembe itcg. t-nce sale n 325.00 Natural Squirrel. .. .260.1 (43-Inch Full Models. Cape Collars anal mas oi ivoiinskr, trox or BKUnaj 350.00 Hudson Seal , .284.1 (14 New Designs, with Contrantioajia Wldo Borders or New Designed Collar 435.00 Scotch Moleskin.... 348.1 (45-Inch Smart Belted Model. Cinch" Taupe Wo It Collar, Cuffs and Border) OTt nn M-... i iu:t. t-c ... -.UW IHIUIDI MUM. , U,B. (Choice Dark 8klna, Beautifully DoiV slgtied Into One of Our Hand f somen Models) 985.00 Russian Kolinsky . . .7M.M' (Copy of Imported Model Handsomely j Designed) 1250.00 Broadtail 1094.9O (Beautiful Model. Ruulan Kolinsky t Collar and Cuffs) . 1500.00 Ermine Cape.-..12O.0 (Handsomely Trimmed wttb Talta, v Exquisite Deslm) ' it Fur Scarfs November Jleg. Price 30.00 Red Fox 30.00 Kamchatka Fox "fill- SepteniVtec Hale rrS 4Xb 30,00 Wolf (all colors) 24.0tic 35.00 Taupa Fox -. ,..2., 40.00 White Fox.. ..'.M.OC 47.50 Cross Fox ..3,' 60.00 Mole 97.50 Russian Kolinsky, ,, . ( Fur MuffjB November Reg. Price 17.50 Hudson Seal. 25.00 Skunk 35,00 Red Fox. 37.50 Mol 42,50 Wolf (all colors) , , 42.50 Taupe. Fox, ...... . , .14-1 52.50 Kamchatka Fox. .... ,42.1 80.00 Russian Kolnsiy. . , , .ti.atftl ) M i m Garments Illustrated Are From Our Stock IT OVXNfl tD BY MS. ctieliW. - t K-m&mw WW b" Tf. V .s jfluiyyy K:J ad&Cs&f ' W5laf5i WL 'rff.-J
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