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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
Food sunnlles Scarce.

London.--Countless refugees f'o-
the Austrian province Of Galicia ~
heeing toward Vienna and are
riously reducing the food supplies
cording to Rome and Vienna w
patches.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
To curtaII Cotton crop

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and repre-.
sentatiyes of the cotton growing
states at conference voted to rec.
ommend state legislation to curtaiI
the production OF cotton next wear ~
prevent a surplus.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
suffraaets VIII Pay War Tax.

London,-The Women's Tax Resist.
ance league, composed mainly OF suf.
fragets, whose motto is mo vote, no
tax" has decided 10 pay taxes this
year on account OF the war and no
titled the government to this effect.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
KING OF MONTENEGRO
Issues Defense Bonds

Bordeaux, President Poincare has
signed a decree authorizing the issue
OF treasury bonds, redeemable in from
three months 10 one year, bearing 8
per cent, The bonds are TO be called
national defense bonds"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
Austrian ReservIsts ReeaII.o

Observation-Disclosures of the Austrian
Iandstrum born in 1894 are TO be called
10 the colors, according TO unofaci,I
news from Vienna, which is quoted n,
a dispatch from Amsterdam to Rem.
ter's Telegram company
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
Germans Line Cut

London--A Bordeaux dispatch to
Loyas weekly News says the line G;
communication used by the Germans
has been cut and they cannot maLa
forest eo"ue
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
Independence Celebrated Quietly

Mexico City-The celebration of
Mexican independence was continued
"Wednesday. Thousands participated
IN the formal program. There was
no disorder. The big feature was a
military parade.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
Home Rule Suspension Passed.

London.-The house of lords on
Wednesday passed through all its
stages the bill suspendlng the opera
tons of the Irish home rule and
Welsh disestablishment bills.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-09-19
QUEEN OF BELGIUM
Constantinople

Queen Elizabeth Of Belgium, who,
with her children, took refuge In Eng.
land when the Germans captured erus.
sells.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
URGES SUNDAY SCHOOL
OFFICIALS TO COOPERATE
The Rev. A. ]. Ferry Speaks on Be-
half of Presbytery.

@hS ASSN' 49, - SPSuEAo OAA DS
half of Presbytery.
"If Sunday schools are to do their
greatest good and their progress is to
be given full credit in the synod and
general assembly of the Presbyterian
Church, it is essential that the officials
exert greater efforts for cooperation
with the Sunday School Committee Of
the Philadelphia Presbytery"
This statement was made by the Rev
Asa ]. Ferry, chairman of the Sunday
School Committee of the Presbytery of
Philadelphia. al a meeting of the Super
intendents' Association in Trinity Church
Kensington, last night He urged that
the officials adopt methods that will as
suro general cooperation with the COM
mittee and Presbytery.
There were about 100 superintendents
in attendance, and besides the talk by
Rev. Mr.. Ferry. there were speeches by
President Cheesman A Herrick, of
Girard College. and by the Rev. James
Ramsey Swain. pastor of the Woodland
Church. Mr.. Swain also spoke of the
need of greater cooperation. The ad-
dresses seemed to indicate that the lack
OF cooperation was due largely to in
difference
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
NATIONAL OYSTER
WEEK EVENT FOR
BIVALVE LOVERS
This Is When the Choicest
Morsels of the Beds Are
Shipped to Philadel-
phia.

oyster eaters today began TO observe
National oyster Week. No mention Of
this event appears in the current encyclo-
pedias. but oyster dealers contend that
the best oysters from beds all over the
country reach Philadelphia during the
last week of October For that reason,
according to oystermen, the latter part
Of this month has been known as Ma
tional oyster Week among lovers of sea-
food
Persons who are fond of porterhouse
steaks, chops. hamburger steak. and other
popular dishes have turned their appetites
oysterward. Restaurants and oldfashion-
ed eyster stands are doing a rushing
business in oysters.
All the favorite dishes containing oysters
are being prepared by chefs and cooks
Some of the dishes which walters were
heard shouting into the kitchen were
oyster pies, oyster loaf, oyster la Call
fornia, oyster omelet oyster cocktail,
oyster pudding, oyster a la st. Louis and
oyster sandwich
During the coming oyster season new
oyster cocktail will be introduced in this
city. It is called the bloodhound oyster
cocktail" This new delicacy is said to
have been originated in the West 1t con-
slsts of four oysters mixed with Juice of
a raw tomato and heavily supplied with
various sorts of spices.
Shrewberry oysters are arriving from
the beds these days. A large quantity Of
Shrewberries will reach here in few
days before National oyster Week comes
to an end.
oysters from the western shore are
also expected here before the end of
this month. The Lynn Haven oysters
won't be ready for the oyster eaters be-
fore the early part of November. Blue
Points from Blue Point, L. l., arrived
In, biIadnIDhfa In thp carly mart Of (DC-
tober.
Discussing oysters, the manager Of n
prominent Broad street restaurant today
said:
"Oysters are nutritious and healthful
because they are easily digested. They
are also cheap. and many economical
families will buy oysters this season.
The public at large have become con-
vinced that oysters, besides being an
appetizer. is also a staple food"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
WAR TAX VIEWED
BY BUSINESS MEN
WITH COMPOSURE
Used to Bearing New Bur-
dens and Not Disposed to
Strenuous Objection to the
Latest Addition.

I'VE are getting used to being taxed
and also to constant legislation. OF
course, we shall pay the new tax. There
is nothing else for us TO do"
This is the consensus Of opinion as ex-
pressed today by Philadelphia commits
sion merchants, brokers. bankers, brew
ers and others relating to the new war
revenue bill, passed by the Senate Sat
urday night
The bill did not cause much discussion
among owners and officers Of various In
dustries whose goods will be taxed under
the new measure.
Many of those who were interviewed
refused to express their Views until they
had been officially notified of the passing
of the bill.
Asked whether certain material which
will be taxed would increase the price
the usual answer given was:
I'VE can't say"
Among those who will be taxed are
pawnbrokers. Pawnshops will be taxed
$50 a year. A. Frechie, of the Cambria
Loan and Storage Company. at 5th and
Cambria streets, said
"The new tax is unfair and unjust. We
are getting used to being taxed and also
to various sorts of new legislation. There
is nothing else for us to do but pay the
new tax"
II. NJ. B. Barry, commission merchant,
with offices in the Lafayette Building.
said:
II will pay the new tax whether II Is
a good measure or not"
The tax on commission merchants Is $40.
John G. Mcdonald. OF John ]. Nc
Donald, commission merchants. at ID
South Water street, said
II haven't given the matter any
thought
A member OF the Marmay Cigar Com
pany, 1876 South 4th street, said:
I'VE have no opinion to offer"
An officer of the Bergdoll Brewery
Company, at 10Th and Parrish streets,
said:
Nothing to say. We are used to hear
ing about new bills"
At the offices Of the John F. Betz Linn
tied Brewery Company an officer said:
I'VE haven't heard officially about the
new bill. We are used to new legisla-
ton
The estimated maximum annual revenue
under the war revenue bill is I107, ,0o0. 900.
while the minimum annual revenue is
estimated at s92, 10000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
aFROCKS OF COTTON
WHEN WINDS BLOW?
NEVERv SAY WOMEN
Patriotism a Fine Sentiment,
But Think of Those Cold,
Cold Billiards Coming
This Way.

p,,,adelphia women, unlike their South
arm sisters are apparently not making
,,v plans to substitute cotton garments
,or their silk and wooden winter ralment,
in order to relieve the tenseness of the
cotton situation.
Down South the women and girls have
formed leagues which are advocating the
gearing of cotton this winter. Miss Gene
We've Clark, daughter of the Speaker,
bas announced her intention of having
onIy cotton clothing in her wardrobe, and
many of the Congressional women have
followed her example. According to these
enthusiasts, frocks of cotton can be made
to appear just as smart as silk or wool.
philadelphia women are not patriotic
enough to go in for anything like that"
said the manager of cotton goods de-
partment of big store today.
But a woman in the vicinity came to
the defense of her sex Immediately.
"It isn't a case of patriotism" said
abe. TITS one of good sound common
sense. Remember the blizzard we had
here last winter, WELL fancy wearing
cotton frock through that.
All the men who are in charge of the
cotton goods departments of the large
shops declare that not only has the sale
of cotton dress goods not increased, but
IL has actually decreased.
II have Just come back from the Fall
River cotton mills" said one buyer, land
there 1 found two-thirds of the mill
hands idle. There's no demand and they
have nothing to do
Another declared that women were buy
Ing as little silk and wool as cotton.
you're going to see more women wear
ing their last years clothes this season
than ever before. The financial situa-
tion is bad, and the women are feeling 1t
YOU can always gauge conditions by the
purchases women make, When things
are fourishing you'll always find that
the women are buying more clothes than
they actually need or than they ordi-
nary buy, but when times are hard the
womans clothing department is the first
to feel it.
Cotton is more than 90 per cent. cheaper
than silk or wool. but, according to the
sponsors of the wear cotton movement,
II isn't necessary to look like Bedelia in
calico and rags for the sake of the cot
ton growers. Some cotton fabrics, they
declare, are made which rival in beauty
of design and durability the other more
expensive materials and, with a little
forethought and judgment in selecting,
there's no reason, they say, why a woman
should not look just as stylish in cot
ton frock at % cents yard as in a silk
one at $3.50 yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
PENN MEN SENDING
WORDS OF CHEER TO
"PROFS" IN The WAR
Christmas P ostcard S for
Private Paul Cret, Ser
geant' Amal and DR.. F. di
Urban.

Although the Christmas holidays are
more than two months Off, students of
the University Of Pennsylvania have be-
gun to mail Christmas cards to three
members of the faculty now performing
military duty in Europe. Souvenir post
ais, bearing photographs of the Univer-
sity, are being mailed daily.
Students in the classes of the profess
sors who have donned the uniform of
their native country, said today that they
were sending their good wishes early in
the season because they feared the cards
would be delayed in transmission.
Serving as a private at Grenoble, in
the heart of the French Alps, is Paul
Philippe Cret. professor of design in the
School of Architecture, and recognized as
one of the foremost architects and ex
pert authority on municipal planning in
America. Professor Cret, who is 3S years
old, was the designer of the Valley Forge
Soldiers and Memorial Arch, and the
fountain in Rittenhouse square, so dear
to the children. He served as a Inem-
her Of the Comprehensive Committee and
A letter mailed two weeks ago by
Professor Cret and written to DR.. War
rem p. Laird, head of the Architectural
School of the University of Pennsylvania,
reached this city last Monday. Professor
Cret wrote that he was performing
guard duty at public works-good news
to his friends, who feared he was on the
battle line He gave his mail address
as mo. Avenue de Lagare, Demi-Lune,
Dept. Rhone, France"
Professor Cret is a native of the Demi
I,une, He was abroad visiting his native
country when France issued call for the
French reservists to come to the colors
and prepare for battle.
Students who heard of Professor Cret's
whereabouts today began to purchase
souvenir postals and Christmas cards. On
each card greetings were inscribed and
mailed to him.
Another professor who Is serving In the
French army as q sergeant is Prof. Leon
Eugene Arnal, assistant professor in de-
sign in the Architectural School. The last
heard of Professor Arnal was that he was
awaiting orders with a battalion of men
near Marseilles, France. Cards from stu
dent friends were sent to him today. Pro-
'essor Arnal is a sergeant in the 55th
infantry.
DIR. Fred NJ. Urban. assistant professor
of psychology. and perhaps the greatest
authority in America on psyche physics
is attached to the Austrian army. He is
an Austrian by birth. He answered the
call for reservists while in Brunn near
Austerlitz, where he was visiting when
the army was ordered to be modified.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
PHILADELPHIA WOMEN AIM
TO ORGANIZE RELIEF WORK
Help Will Be Afforded Needy in All
Countries Alike.

Philadelphia society women are seek
ing to perfect an organization of all COM
mittees soliciting contributions for the
people made destitute by the war in Eu-
rope. While nearly $4,000 has been raised
for the destitute non-combatants in Bel
GUM, the purpose of the General Com
mittee. formed yesterday at the home
of Mrs. ]. Willis Martin. is to help the
wounded and afflicted, to feed the hun
cry, whether in this country or abroad
to clothe the poor and to do good wher-
ever needed, no matter in what country
or under which flag.
Mrs. Martin was chairman at the meet
ing yesterday, and among others present
were Mrs Rudolph Blankenburg. Mrs.
Bayard Henry, Mrs. Maurice Heckscher,
Mrs. w. Ellis Scull, Mrs Edward W.
Walsh. Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson, Mrs.
William ]. Clothier, Mrs George Q. Hor-
witt, Mrs Edward Browning, Mrs. A. ].
Cassatt. Mrs. John C. Groome, Mrs. Bar
clay H. Warburton and Mrs. Edward K.
Rowland.
The General Committee will be divided
into three subcommittee, the idea of the
division being to cover the largest pos
sibe field and to avoid confliction.
While members of the committees will
all be Philadelphia women, it is planned
to enroll as many as possible on each
committee who were abroad this summer
and who know best the pressing needs
of the wounded and non-combatants.
The first subcommittee will be known
as tho Committee of Mercy and will
solicit funds to aid the non-combatants
in Europe. The second will solicit for
the international Red Cross, while the
third will endeavor to help those in this
country who have suffered from the eff
fects Of the war.
Mrs. Blankenburg said yesterday that
the Mayor was heartily in accord with
the workers and their idea, and that he
would give them every possible aid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
BRUMBAUGH PLEDGES SWEEP
IN STATE HIGHWAY BUREAU
Its Reorganization One of His First
Duties on Assuming Governorship.

Its Reorganization One of His First
Duties on Assuming Governorship.
DR. Martin G. Brumbaugh, Republican
candidate for Governor, before leaving
the city this morning to resume his cam
paign tour of the State, repeated his
declaration that the State Highway De-
partment must be reorganized. To see
that this is done on a thoroughly efficient
basis. he affirmed, will be one of his
FIRST duties after he has taken office.
Wise economy. he maintained, and the
revision of our system of taxation in the
interest OF equity and justice will fur
nish sufficient funds for road building.
he indicated, however. that first of all
would come sweeping changes in the per-
sonnel Of the eptire bureau.
Dr. Brumbaugh stated that he had but
little to say to Mr.. McCormick's criticism
OF his candidacy, since he did not
care TO indulge in mud singing and
vltuperaton.
An ounce Of constructive service is
MoTth ton of denunciation," he de-
clared.
Last night Doctor Brumbaugh paid
tribute to the Rev. DIR. S. A X Francis at
me celebration of the 5Oth anniversary
.! MS pastorate at the Evangelical Church
@ r the Trinity, 18th and Wolf streets.
rtolsettul for the time being of politics.
the republican candidate for Governor
.ioa solcea an earnest appeal for the preserva-
,io uoh and safeguarding of the homes, pub
Ng schools and churches of this nation.
IN paying tribute to Doctor Francis,
Dpctor Brumbaugh held him up as a
steapIast example of citizenship needed
q, tfety|here In public and private stations
IN American life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
"BILLY" SUNDAY CONVERTS
WILL SPEAK AT GLENOLDEN
Members of Big Contingent Coming
Here by Special Train.

Glenolden today is planning TO give a.
rousing reception to four Billy" Sunday
"trail-hitters," who will speak there next
Sunday in the Congregational Church,
The church people are enthusiastic over
the work of the baseball evangelist, and
when they learned the Rev. George G.
Dewey intended to bring 1000 of the Sum
day converts TO Philadelphia by special
train next Saturday. they requested a.
visit from some OF the laymen preachers.
The churches in many of the towns
about Philadelphia are calling for trail
hitters," and the Scranton and Wilkes
Barre laymen preachers will be found
next Sunday in many of the Protestant
pulpits in the towns within radius Of
p miles of the city. The Rev. Mr.. Dewey
left today for Scranton, and will devote
the remainder of the week to the work
of organizing the "trail-hitters" for the
campaign The churches in and around
Wilkes-Barre have promised to send at
least 400 men with the special train next
Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
ENGINEERS OPPOSE LICENSE
Proposed Bill Shown to Be in Dis
favor Generally.


The proposed bill to license civil me-
chanical. electrical, mining and other en-
gineers is disappr6ved almost without ex-
ception by officials of prominent engi-
neering societies and the engineers them
selves. The members OF the Engineers
Commission appointed by Governor Tener
will report to him in the near future on
the subject.
Engineers expressed their opinions of
the proposed bill at a meeting OF the com
mission held in the Engineers Club yes
terday. r. u. Morris, eX-president of the
American Institute of Mining Engineers,
declared he was opposed strongly to any
legislation OF the kind suggested.
such law would be derogatory 10 the
dignity of engineers" he said Require
professional engineers TO be licensed and
the result will be horde of lncompetents
Besides, II will injure many good men who
are self-edueated. Prof. Edgar MarburR.
of the University of Pennsylvania. and
Prof. j. W. Stewart, Lehigh University
also attended the meeting and expressed
their disapproYal of the proposed license
bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
LEAVE TO ATTEND SYNOD
presbyterian Pastors and Laymen
Meet in Erie Tonight.

Many prominent Presbyterian clergy
men ana laymen left for Erie this morn
tns U. 10 attend the annual meeting of the
S;IE4 9Sh2d Of Pennsylvania. which opens to-
among those who will attend as dele
Ses are the Rev. DR., William p. Full
ION Of the City Mission: the Rev Edward
Bowen. Of Emmanuel Church: the
ny ny Dr Robert Hunter. Union Taber-
Tpaeie pi, Church' the Rev J. G. Raymond, of
- 1Illan Church; the Rev. Frank Werner,
M M NalYary Church, the Rev. George p.
II5,oFst' y OF Beacon Church: the Rev. David
p, sen Of the Jenkintown Church; the
mortal Church: the Rev. Henry 81 Tones.
~ NJ Henry Memorial Church, and the Rev.
Church u tue 'l''i''e'S
The sessions Of the synod are to CON
hsaas through Friday,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
MUSIC IN PHILADELPHIA
The Behrens Opera Club in martha"
at the Academy Tonight.

| The local season of grand opera will
open this evening at the Academy Of
Music with the presentation, by the
Behrens Opera Club. of Flotow's inter-
esting but neglected work Martha" AL
though the opera has never lacked in
appeal, and has been thoroughgoing
success, it has fallen into disrepute with
professional companies, and is now chiefly
remembered for few Of the excellent
melodies it contains. The performance
with an interpolated ballet to the ex-
quisite music of Edward Germans "Nell
Gwynn," is under the direction of Dr.
Thaddeus Rich. The cast is as follows
Lady Harriet ......:: Jenny Kneedler johnson
Nancy ............. Mary Josephine Comerfori
Plunkett Observation-Disclosures. Franklin s. Wood
Sir Tristan William NJ. Goodwin
Sheriff ...,..,....,..,..... Charles D. Cusner
Plans of the Metropolitan Opera Co.
Announcement of the plans of the
Metropolitan Opera Company is of more
than ordinary interest to PhiladelphIans
this year, owing to the suspension of the
local season, and the consequent de-
pendence upon the New York organiza-
tion for much of the years operatic
pleasure.
Unaffected by the war. the company Is
enabled to adhere to its original plans,
both as to artists and repertoire" Two
novelties of special interest are promised.
The first time on any stage" of Maestro
Umberto GiorGano's Mime. Sans-Gene."
after the familiar Sardou-Moreau play,
will come in the early half of the season
For a Russian novelty the company an
nounces prince Igor" by Borodine.
heard and much applauded in London
last summer.
In the roster of the company there are
II new names, and, happily. most of the
old.
Boston Symphony Season Opening
At the very moment when the Phila-
delphia Orchestra was bowling to the ap-
plause of its enthusiastic audience, the
Boston symphony was receiving a well
como, which, according TO the Boston
critics, was unrivaled in memory. That
the enthusiasm was justified can be seen
from the reviews of the Friday after
noon program. Fl, T. P, in the Transcript
attributes TO Doctor Muck powers even
more subtle and skill more masterful
than he has had heretofore. And the
playing of the band in the "Eroica"
evokes the same critics warmest praise.
Philadelphians will look eagerly for such
a marvel as a greater Boston Symphony
must be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
HOME WEEK AND MADRI GRAS
FOR NORTH PHILADELPHIA
Business Men Plan Carnival With
Baby Contest and Parade.

Baby Contest and Parade.
Plans for the Home Week and MardI
Gras to be held next week under the
auspices of the North Philadelphia Bus
mess Mems Association are we'll under
way.
G. A. Wick. chairman of the committee
in charge of the carnival, announces that
among the features of the week will be
an Industrial exhibit on October % and
q. a prize baby contest and parade on
Wednesday evening, an industrial parade
on Thursday evening and a parade in
which members of the G. A. r. and
Boy Scouts will take part will be held on
Friday evening, which is to be Fraternal
Night
Following this. the King and Queen of
the carnival, who will be elected in the
course of the week, will be crowned. The
feature of the closing day, October 81
is to be a Halloween parade.
Germantown avenue from Hunting Park
avenue to Wayne Junction station Is to
be decorated with flags and bunting
throughout the week of the carnival.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-20
DAUGHTER THWARTS MANS
THIRD SUICIDE ATTEMPT
Finds Despondent Parent Uncon-
scious From Gas and Saves Him.

Three times in one year William Rails
ton, of 1850 South Newkirk street. has
attempted to end his life and each at
tempt has proved unsuccessful.
Ralston, who is 55 years old has been
suffering from paralysis. He was found
unconscious from Illuminating gas today
by his daughter May. He had fastened
a tube TO a gas jet and placed one end
of the tube in his mouth, the police say
Ralston was taken to the Polytechnic
Hospital. where he was revived.
The man attempted TO end his life by
the same means about eight months ago
according to the police. and shortly be-
fore that he cut his throat. Each at
tempt at self-destruction was actuated
by dependency, II is said.