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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
BILLY SUNDAY MEN
CALLED UNFAIR TO
ORGANIZED LABOR
Building Trades Council, in
Resolution, Declares
Members Of Committee Ig-
nored Union Protest.

The BILLY" Sunday revival movement
was declared TO be unfair to organized
labor In a resolution given out today by
the Building Trades Council Of Philadel-
phia, which calls upon all afillated locals,
their members. friends and synpathiscrs,
to act accordingly.
A strike OF electricians employed by
Gates 8 Shepherd, electrical contrao-
tors, on the Sunday Tabernacle at 18th
and Vine streets, brought about the ac-
tion of the union. The men struck d
week ago last Saturday because, accord
ing to their representatives, the firm
tried TO make them work over time for
regular wages when agreement had been
made for time and half time.
omcers OF the ''Billy" Sunday commit
tee refused to act on tho complaint OF
the Building Trades Council, according
to the resolution. The document de-
clareg that all the trades working on
the building with the exception Of one
trade are unfair to organized labor.
James Meade. business agent for the
council, said today the firm was em-
ploying strike-breakers in an effort to
finish the tabernacle.
He also said union electricians had
walked out from several other big Jobs
being done by Gates & Shepherd, notably
the Harris Building, 22d and Market
streets; the Southern High School, the
Methodist Building. at 18th and Arch
streets, and the Metcar Building, at 18th
and Cherry streets.
The resolution follows;
whereas, there Is movement
throughout the country known as the
Billy Sunday revival movement holding
religious meetings addressed by the Rev.
Billy Sunday, and
"Whereas. It is the intention OF the
Rev. Mr.. Sunday to hold some OF the
aforesaid meetings in Philadelphia, which
has caused to be erected at the north
west corner of 18th and Vine streets a
building for that purpose, and
whereas. the men employed to erect
the said building, with the exception or
one trade, are unfair to organized labor,
especially the electrical work. which is
being done by strike-breakers In the en-
pIoy of Gates & Shepherd electrical con-
tractors, located at 1916 SAMSON street;
and
"Whereas, the aforesaid conditions were
brought to the attention of the proper
officers of the Sunday movement, who re-
fused to remedy the same; therefore be 1t
N"Resolved, that we, the Building Trades
Council of Philadelphia and vicinity, in
regular meeting assembled, held Satur-
day evening, December 10, condemn the
Sunday movement as unfair to organized
labor, and call attention OF our affiliated
locals, their members. friends and SYM
pathizers to the aforesaid facts, trusting
them to act accordingly"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
NEW HOME FOR CHILDREN
Three orphsns Taken From Custody
Of stepfather.


Three orphaned children stood before
Magistrate Glenn today In the ith and
york streets police station. They ap-
peared to be frightened and bewildered
as they testified against their stepfather,
Charles Langdons 20 years old, 2s7 West
York street.
Agents Of the Society for Prevention
Of Cruelty TO Children presented an Rf-
fidavit TO the erect that Langdon was
not a proper guardian for the children.
Magistrate Glenn looked at them and
then inquired II there was n spectator
in the courtroom who wanted TO be a
'blg friend TO the little children.
Miss Peachey, a social worker and nt-
tached TO the Society for Prevention Of
Cruelty to Children, came forward. She
volunteered to take charge OF the chill
dren.
Magistrate Glenn then committed vir-
ginia, years old; Johnnie, Z, and Rob-
ert, 10, to her care. The children were
taken to the rooms OF the Children's So
ciety. They will have a chance to view
a Christmas tree and participate in tho
distribution OF toys.
The mother OF the children was buried
yesterday. Langdon was discharged with
n repT1mand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
ovERWoRK CAUSE OF DEATH
Woman Drops Dead Among shoppers
in Fathers Store.

death OF Mrs. Stella Fossa, 30 years old,
wife of Pilade Fossa. Al North 18th street.
who collapsed among the shoppers in her
fathers store in Atlantic City. Her hus-
band, who was in this city, had been mo-
tilted OF his wife's collapse and was pre-
pairing for dash to the seacoast city in
an automobile last night, when he re-
eelved word that his wife had died
Mrs. Fossa insisted upon working In
her fathers store during the Christmas
rush. Last night, while the store was
packed with shoppers. she collapsed. She
was hurried TO a hospital. where hvs
physicians worked in vain TO resuscitato
her. She died in. less than an hour.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
EUGENE KNoBLAUCH'S WILL
Estate of Terminal Cafe Proprietor
Exceeds S12o,ooo.

Eugene r. KnoblauQh, the Reading
Terminal restaurant proprietor, who died
In the Hahnemann Hospital December
Is from the effect of a revolver wound,
self-inhicted in Broad Street Station. left
an estate in excess of $4,000. His will,
admitted to probate today, devises the
entire estate TO the widow, Anila B. Knob
lauch. The executors of the estate are
the widow and Edward p. Bliss.
Other Wills probated are of the fol-
lowing estates: Annie McGrath, late of
S21 Preston street, whose property is es-
tImated at 5000; Mary e. Miller, nth
street and Lyons avenue, S710O; John A.
Barthmaier, 4013 st. Vincent street, $3.50;
Harry C. Hope. 2101 East Lippincott
street. $1,000 Personal property OF Daniel
Scheuer has heen appraised at s26i6.12.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
CUBA IN NEED OF coFF1Ns
War Cuts Off supply and Inquiry Il
Made Here.

Cuba Is suffering from a scarcity OF
eof1ns AZ q result OF the European war.
An inquiry was received here today from
the National Bank of Cuba, al Cana
laAini, Tor a supply from America. The
Inquiry was fiied at the Foreign Trade
HAfeau of the Commerclal Museums and
the names and addresses Of reliable CONN
manufacturers win be sent TO the little
nation Immediately. The Cubans for-
anerly obtained the coflns from England
and France. but nov these countries can
ship none.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
HUSBANDS DESIRE TO SOW
WILD OATS" DIVORCE PLEA
Former philadelphia Society Woman
would Not Give Consent.

WouAQ NV AANN H@hA'eANf
The alleged desire OF her husband.
George r. Leavitt. to be given leave
Of absence so he might Sow his Wild
oats" has prompted Florence Kendriok
Leavitt, Of New York, and former
Philadelphia society woman, to sue him
for divorce Mrs. Leavitt filed her suit
yesterday. Leavitt, a graduate of Cor
nell, is associated with his father in the
H. Gilbert WOolen Company and has an
interest in the Ruby Film Company
In her petition, Mrs. Leavltt alleged
she was compelled to separate from her
husband after he had proposed she per
nit him TO 20 away for few months
and SOW his wild oats" This. Mrs,
Ieavitt said. she refused TO permit him
TO do. and instead filed suit for separe-
tion.
In her separation complaint, Mrs.
Leavltt said her husband had been
friendly with q Kathryn Thompson, a
model And Mae King, a singer. Her
husband maintained his wife had no
ground to accuse him OF any misconduct.
and that his wife was able TO earn her
own living ms an actress This Mrs.
Leavitt denied. She said she did try the
stage, but was compelled to leave II In
few days in order not to lose her self
respect"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
RISKS LIFE. SAVES CHILDREN
Policeman Finds Small Boys Over
come by Smoke.

Two children. overcome by smoke when
= defective nue. started a fire in their
home today, were rescued by a policeman.
who risked his life to pass through a
smoke-nlled hallway TO the second floor.
The burned home "a that OF Albert Rah-
rer, 1913 Snyder avenue.
Policeman Collins. OF the Fourth street
and Snyder avenue station, saw smoke
coming from the house at noon today.
He smashed In the front door and found
James RRhrer. years old, and George
hahrer, 10 years old, In the bathroom
unconscious. The hre caused s600 loss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
HEADS MASONIC LODGE AT as

Being elected worshipful master Of
ionic Lodge, f. and A. M. at the age
of 28 was the honor conferred upon
Ralph d. Baker, of Camden, last night.
Mr.. Baker has passed through the various
chairs in exactly seven years, the short
est possible time.
In addition to being prominent in Ma
sonic circles, the youthful worshipful
master is president of the Camden Ro-
tary Club, having been elected to that
office when the club was organized two
years ago. He was reelected for another
term the following year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
BEaaARs GO "Up THE RIVER

Sent to Correction for Attacking Man
Who Fefused Them Five Cents.
Five cents sent Charles Robinson. "a
years old. z7ss North 2sth street, and
Joseph FreIi. aOls Ridge avenue. to the
House OF Correction this morning. the
former for year and tho latter for 30
days. They were sentenced by Magistrate
Morris in the 2sth and York streets sta
tion.
The two men were charged with assault
and battery on Thomas Cusack, zoos Mars
ton street 1t was testified that when
Cusack passed the corner of 2sth and
Frederick streets last night, he was ac-
costed by the two men, who asked for s
cents. When he refused, he said, he was
attacked,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
How A
President
Saved His Bet

One of our presidents (of
the U. S. of Al, a distin-
guished angler, was telling
a friend about a trip he
took with two countrymen,
both of whom were perfectly
familiar with his reputation
as a fisherman.
Said one of the country
men before starting: "Mf.
President, aOe'H agree that
the first one to catch a fish
must treat the croa0d."
~ agreed" said the Presi-
dent; fbut do goa lnolO that
those fello10s had a bite and
a0ere too mean to pail them
up"
$50 yOu lost, ehG said
his friend.
"oh, nor replied the
President. ~ didn't haue
ANY bait on MY bookf'
Our Suits and Overcoats
are FEASTS fit for Kings,
or-Presidents! Up to $40
for Suits; up to $55 for
OvercOats.
"N-B.T."
10th & Chestnut Sts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-22
NO GUARDIAN FOR WOMAN
Judge Dismisses Petition of octo-
genarian's Brother.

Judge Audenried today dismissed the
petition of John Wesley Miller, 50 years
old. for the appointment of a guardian
for his oetogenarian sister, Hanna
Frances Miller.
The aged woman resides in the Bartram
Apartments, SD and Chestnut streets, and
has an annual income OF S15,000 from an
estate valued at upward OF 100000
The brother endeavored TO show she
was in such an impaired physical and
mental condition as would render her
scrupuIous persons.
Judge Audenried, however, found the
fears OF the brother unwarranted.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
WHEN CYLINDERS WEAR.
Angularity of Connecting Rod Dur
ing Lower Stroke Is Cause.

Almost all the wear In a cylinder
comes on the side against which the
piston is forced by the angularity of
the connecting rod during the lower
stroke. Moreover, the wear is likely
to be greatest in the middle of the pis-
tons travel, particularly if the piston
wall has not been relieved at it's mid
die portion to concentrate the pressure
at the ends. For this reason it is not
enough. when a cylinder is suspected
of being round. to caliper across two
diameters at right angles to each other.
1t must also be calipered at the top.
middle and bottom of the piston 8
travel.
II the cylinder is worn oval to about
the same extent throughout the pis-
tons travel. it is still possible for the
rings to fit after fashion, but if
when the rings fit tightly at one por-
ton, leakage inevitably results. it Is
time to regrind the cylinders. If the
diameter of the cylinder is not in
creased more than two or three thous-
andths it is possible that the old pis-
ton can be used by. simply fitting new
rings. A greater enlargement, however,
requires for durability and quiet run
ming that a new piston be made and
fitted. The location of the valves and
design of the cylinder head has quite
a little to do with the wearing of the
walls, this being due to the peculiari-
ties in expansion due to contour.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
maintenance OvERT0PS'
OTHER ROAD PROBLEMS
No Such Thing as Permanent Roads,
Says Logan Waller
Page.

'Overtopping all other road problems
in it's Importance is that of mainte-
nance" says Logan Waller Page, dtrec-
tor of the United States Office OF pub
lie roads and president of the Amert-
can Highway Association.
''The destructive agencies Of traffic
and the elements are unceasing in
their activities. and it Is idle to talk OF
permanent roads any more than to
speak of house, a fence or rail-
road tie as permanent" says Mr.. Page.
The public roads today. by rea-
son of the exceptionally destruc-
tive traffic conditions, are more
costly in construction, and this
is continually increasing with the
advance in the prices of labor and
material 1t Is criminally wasteful,
therefore, to invest large sums of pub
lie money in building the highways de-
manded by traffic, unless the invest
ment is conserved by adequate mainte-
nance. Without such adequate
maintenance a road costing anywhere
from $4,000 to $4,000 per mile may go
Evening star., 1914-10-04

far as Edgewater, about four miles
distant. The road was in fine shape and
has replaced the old sandy road to the
water front. A number of years ago
a good shell road existed. but the sandy
country through which the road pene-
trated covered the roadbed and almost
completely obliterated it,
Crossing the long wooden bridge
which spans the South river at this
point. we continued in southerly di-
rection and followed the road to the
little settlement of Davidsonville. about
ten miles from Annapolis. The road
wound around through the countryside,
being of the gravel variety. with nu-
merous sandy stretches. Turning to
the left at angle of forty-hve de-
grees in Davidsonville. we took the
road which passes the frame church.
and after motoring about three miles
connected up with the gravel state
road under construction in the vicinity
of Harwood, or officially known as
Mount Zion post office.
A run of three miles more brought us
into Lothian. Following the state road,
we continued about a city square. when
we left the state road and kept straight
Evening star., 1914-10-04
to ruin in a year or two, thus involv-
ing a permanent loss of considerable

to ruin in a year or two. thus involv-
ing a permanent loss of considerable
magnitude.
When it is considered that the ag-
gregate expenditure on roads in the
United States is well over $2o0, 100000
annually, the seriousness of the ques-
ton is apparent. I look to the con-
ference Of highway officials which will
be held during the fourth American
Road Congress-. which meets in At
lanta, Ca November 9, to devote much
attention to road maintenance, and that
the accumulative moral effect Of their
findings will go far toward bringing
legislatures and county boards to a
realisation of the necessity for prompt
and efficient action. The roads should
be classified. and suitable maintenance.
i'll crsanization and money, provided ac-
cording TO the Importance OF the repre-
sentative classes Of roads.
One of the questions which the con-
gress will discuss is that relating to the
revision of road laws. A complete COM
pila,i"n of the road laws Of all the
states Will be available for the session
devoted to legislation. and it is expected
that in outlining bases for revision,
main, ,enarce viii. be given particular at
tcntion.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

-0HE aIluring weather last Sun
day proved an ideal day for
cross-country scouting in
motor car and as a result
Anne Arundel and Prince
Georges counties were the scene of
activities in this direction. Two cars
participated in the days sport. a Buick
six" touring ear driven by Ed. b.
Terry and Stevcns-puryea roadster,
with c. T. Gi;em vt the wheel. Ac-
co.npanyinS Mr.. Terry We're Mrs. F. B.
Terry and daughter Lucille, Mrs. How
ard S. Fisk and daughter, Katherine
I.onise. and The Stars automobile
scribe. while Mr.. Gliem was accompa-
nied by his wife
The start was made about 10 O'Clock
in the morning without any objective
point in view, other than a spin over
the Baltimore Washington boulevard
Departing from the National Capital,
via Maryland avenue northeast, we
turned into the boulevard at 18th and
II streets northeast Passing over the
new concrete bridge at Bladensburg,
Md, We turned sharply to the left and
continued over the smooth concreted
surface oyer a second recently con-
lage of Hyattsvilie, IA miles from
Washington.
Next along the boulevard came Belts
vile, 13.5 miles. then Ammendale. 14.6
miles; Muidkirk. 1873 miles. and after
short run Laurel. 1914 miles, was reach
ed. Speed traps were in operation all
along the boulevard. especially in the
vicinity of Bladensburg and Hyatts-
willie. but by proceeding slowly through
these villages we were not interfered
with. Continuing over the same high
way, We came across little sign on a
post about seven and half miles north
of Laurel. on the boulevard pointing in
an easterly direction with an arrow
and the word Dorsey on it.
Thinking that this road might pos
sibIy lead to Annapolis or at least con-
meet up with the Baltimore-Annapolis
boulevard. halt was called and in
quiries made if il were possible to
reach the capital of the state by this
road. Being informed that Annapolis
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Route From Washington.
Return From New York.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Schaffner and
son. Charles H. Schaffner. returned last
week from a delightful motor trip in
their six-cylinder Speedwell car to New
York. They left here Tuesday after
noon. September %. and motored via
the old Philadelphia road to Hayre de
Grace, Nd, and thence to the metro
politan city via Perryville and Elkton
Mr.. Schaffner reports the road open be
tween these latter points and the long
detour via Rising Sun and Calvert un-
necessary now. The trip to New York
OF 237 miles was made in one day. No
trouble of any kind occurred either 60
ing or returning.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Fords Delivered Last Week.

Ford cars were delivered during the
week ending yesterday to the follow
ing:
Touring cars-H. p. Wilson, c. E
Miller, Beckner & Mangum. r. Hume
w. c. Painter. two; w. P. Ballard
Mauck & Huntsberry. A. E. Mickey, E
b. Behrend, Boss & Phelps. Inc: l.. E
Shields. J. J. B. Lerch. ]. ]. Harmer
Earnest Chewing, J. w. Humphries
S. b. Moore. Cherrydale Volunteer Fire
Company. G. w. Ring, B. E. Nelson, w
Runabouts-s. l.. Smith. Warrenton
Supply Company, w. D. Fowler. Will
liam Murphy, DR.. J. Stepp. ]. F. Mitchell
George Yeatman. A. s. Caywood, C. NJ
Bart. T. NJ. Foley, Edward Brooke, J. ]
Murphy and U. d. French.
Delivery wagons-Washington Gas
Light Company, two, and Frazee Launs
dry Company.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

could be reached by this road. we de-
cided to do d little trail blazing and, if
possible, secure shorter and at the
same time a fairly passable road to
Annapolis. While there are today nu-
merous routes to this place, there is but
one ideal route and that is to motor
over the Washington Baltimore boule-
ward and after leaving the boulevard
continue on to Lansdowne and Pum-
phrey's station and thence into the
Baltimore Annapolis boulevard. The
distance from the National Capital, via
this route. is sixty-four miles. the
greater portion of the distance being
over macadamized roads. However.
there is always Willingness on the
part of motorists to shorten a route II
where a macadamzed highway termi-
mates a good country or gravel road is
provided.
Good Road at Start
Turning to the right and leaving the
boulevard behind, we followed a good
gravel road over as far as Dorsey, a
mile distant. Here We crossed the rail-
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Maurer Service Engineer.

The appointment of L. +. Maurer. NJ.
E., as service engineer of the Stude-
baker Corporation of America is an
nounced by Vice President E. r. Ben
son. Mr. Maurer has charge of all
service, part orders and claims at the
Detroit factory and at the various
Studebaker branches.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

ahead This road brought us into
Greenock composed of store and a
dwelling, where we turned to the left
over a sandy stretch. and about three
miles down the road turned to the right
in the direction of Bristol. While the
names mentioned are supposed to con-
stitute towns, they are in reality mere
ly store and dwelling, but, being Of
ficially recognized by map makers,
must necessarily be taken into consid
Grafton when laying out automobile
routes.
On arriving at Bristol, twenty miles
south of Annapolis, we turned sharply
to the right through another stretch of
sandy country, and on arriving at the
lumber camp, mile beyond, again
turned to the right and headed for
Hills Bridge, about twenty-five miles
from Annapolis.
Near Upper Marlboro.
From Hills Bridge the trail led up a
steep hill and. bearing to the left from
here on we crossed two bridges
within a short distance of each other,
we pulled into Upper Marlboro, Nd,
just as the sun was disappearing over
the hillsides. Continuing through the
town, we picked up with a splendid
macada fnlzeo roauWaS' WHICH eA'eoe"
the remainder of the distance into the
National Capital. En- route we passed
through the villages of Centerville and
Forestville, both of which places are
located directly on the Marlboro pike.
We entered Washington via Pennsylva-
MIA avenue southeast and Randle High
lands, crossing the Anacostia river at
the terminus of the car line.
The National Capital was reached at
$50 O'Clock, after a delightful days
outing. The total distance covered, in
cluding trips on side roads, was 116
Evening star., 1914-10-04
A Rauch & Lang Owner.

A Rauch and Lang electric broug-
ham. finished in dark blue and uphol-
stored in green broadcloth, was deliver
ed yesterday to Representative Thomas
w. Hardwick of Georgia. The car is
of the four passenger type.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Causes Of Oyerheatinp

Overheating may be due to defect in
the cooling system. rich mixture. retard-
ed spark, improper fabrication or in
correct valve timing, and possibly a Slip
ping clutch or excessive friction in the
chassis.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Truck Representative Here.

A. A. Geisel. eastern manager Of the
DENLY Motor Truck Company Of De-
troit. spent several days in the National
Capital last week in the interest, Of his
company.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
A Rauch and Lang Delivery.

new model B-4 worm-driven
Rauch Lang electric brougham.
nhished in Brewster green and uphol-
stored in gray whipcord. was delivered
last week to Mrs. c. P Townsend.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
H. w. Blevins Convalescent.

Reports from Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Baltimore. tell of the convalescence and
probable recovery of II. w. Blevins. To-
ledo Studebaker distributor. Mr.. Blsv-
ins is one of the big features in the au-
tomobilc industry.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Up in New Hampshire.

Joseph M. stoddard left last Tuesday
for West Springfield, N. H., to join his
family. He will spend about two
weeks. devoting his time to hunting
game.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Hudson Deliveries.

Among the purchasers of Hudson cars
last week were Robert Otterbach and
Lieut.. Sommervflle, @. S. A., $40"
touring cars, and Albert Potter 6-54
seyen-passenger touring car
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Follow the Concrete Road.

Keeping on the concrete road, we
passed through Linthicum Heights and,
joining the sandy road over which we
motored in the morning from Dorsey
and Harmons, we soon picked up the
Baltimore Annapolis boulevard at Glen
burnie and proceeded on to Annapolis.
The road the entire distance from Bal
timore is similar in condition to the
one between the National Capital and
the Monumental city, and resembles
that highway very much
Crossing the Severn river at Annapo-
lis, Md, we circled around the town by
reason of the reconstruction of one of
the main highways into the capital
and headed for the new concrete road
which has recently been completed as