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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

on Friday BY the Pennsylvania Public
Service Commission.
Mayor Blankenburg approved the plan
recommended by the subcommittee OF the
Comprehensive Plans Committee for the
irnprovement of traffic facilities in the
centre Of the city by the construction of
n traffic loop along Race, Locust and
18th streets.
II was declared on Monday that an in
crease In the size Of Common Council Is
expected by political leaders as a result
of the December assessment It was
pointed out that the September assess
ment showed a decrease In some of the
Republican Organization strongholds and
that II the assessment lists In these
wards are not larger In December several
of thesd wards will lose Common Coun-
cilmen. Organization leaders decided to
take no chances. and have ordered the
assessors to go through their respective
wards with a fine tooth comb and record
every name possible,
The opening of the opera season ut the
Metropolitan Opera House on Monday
night was one Of the most brilliant In the
musical history Of the city. The opera
presented was la Tosca," with Geraldine
Farrar in the title role.
Work on BILLY Sundays Tabernacle at
18th and Vine streets, facing Logan
Square, was begun in earnest
The Orn, second mercy ship sent by
Philadelphia for the relief Of Belgian
war victims, departed on Wednesday. The
ship carried n cargo OF foodstufs and
various necessities, the value Of which
was estimated at $4,000
More than 100000 citizens Of the city as
sembled at four monster meetings in
various parts of the city, went on record
AS favoring the plan proposed by Director
Taylor for the development of a compre-
henslve rapid transit system in the city.
The meetings were addressed by Director
Taylor. who was enthusiastically cheered
by the huge audiences.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
COURSE OF THE
EUROPEAN WAR
Battles on Land and Sea, and the
Weeks Effect on the General

w CCh y LICCI Ou lDC OCuCIdl
Situation
Comparative quiet in the western thea
tre of war has been Offset by great nc-
tivity In the east, where victory has
followed tho Cars banner in both Po-
llsh and Turkish fields of operation GEN
eral Won Hlndenburg's drive against
Warsaw, which pushed through the Rus
sian centre to within 30 miles OF the
Polish capital has been repelled decisive
ly and the Kaiser's army beaten back to-
ward its own borders. with the Russians
In hot pursuit Turks also have been
put to flight, after a repulse of their in
vasion OF Transcaucasia and before a
cyclonlc Russian advance into Armenia.
Fighting along tho Dixmude- Nleuport line
in Belgium has been Of the thrust-and-
parry variety. without significant ad-
vantage either to Allies or to Germans.
OF chief note In tho west has been a new
drive against Metz, which has brought
French troops within score OF miles
of the stronghold.
Turco-Russian operations have been of
seesaw character, paralleling TO some de-
gree the campaign in Poland. First n
Russian dash forward, then retreat, fol-
lowed by a new Russian drive The
terrific onset into Armenia was checked
effectually last week by the Turks Now,
the Russians announce. their advance is
like whirlwind and the Turkish retreat
is a rout.
Erzerum, strong Turkish fortress in
Armenia, is the objective OF the Russians.
Batum, strong Russian port on the
Black Sea. Is the Turkish objective.
Fighting TO gain these points has been
mostly OF advance guard skrmlshes
Wild claims have been made by both
countries as to successes. Apparently nel-
ther has gained notable advantage
Invasion OF Egypt probably is the most
spectacular feature of the Turkish cam
paign. Ottoman forces have seized Ell
Arish on the Mediterranean. advanced
to the Sinai Peninsula and reached the
banks OF the canal Heavy fighting is re-
ported at EI Kantara, % miles south of
Port Said. The Turks report unqualified
success. which the British deny, but do
not refuts I'm detail
It is doubtful II the Turks intend TO
wreck the canal, as reported. Tho Ger
mans will discountenancs such an action,
say reports. Further. Turkey has assured
Italy tho canal would not be molested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
THE WEEK IN
WASHINGTON
Official and Unofficial Activities
and Concerns of the National
Capital

OuCldl anu OuOIUCldl ACtlNAute
and Concerns of the National
Capital
Turkeys voluntary explanation TO Am
sassador Morgenthau at Constantnople
of the firing ON the United States cruiser
tTennessee's launch In the harbor of smyr-
ma was satisfactory to President Wilson
and state Department officials. IND the
Incident Is considered closed. The ex-
planation was that the harbor had been
mined and the port ordered closeds that
the American Ambassador had been pre-
viousiy informed Of this, and that the
Tennessee's launch was stopped by warm
ing shots when she was passing through
the mine zone.
Vera Cruz was evacuated by the Amer
clan troops on Monday and the city was
Immediately occupied by Constitutions,- +
lists loyal TO General Carranza. While
State Department officials we're await
Ing news Of the occupation of Mexico
City by General Francisco Villa, Consul
sillman sent dispatch announcing that
the troops Of the bandit leader zapata
and French Ambassadors called at the
State Department to ascertain II the
United states Government would protect
their nationals in the disturbed Republic.
Before leaving for Wllamstown, Mass.
to spend Thanksgiving with his daughter,
Mrs Francis b. Sayre, President Wilson
Informed callers at the White House
that he would urge the passage of the
ship purchase bill at the short session of
Congress. Much opposition developed
against this measure, which calls for an
outlay of sS0,0OO0OO, in the last session,
and It is believed that the Resident will
have fight in his own party II the
Administration insists upon the legisla-
ton.
Senators and Representatives were
much interested in the semioficial an
nouncement that the President might eX-
ercise his constitutional prerogatve and
sit with the Senate when important busl-
ness was being considered in secret ses-
sion and that he would ask the House to
amend its rules so as to permit members
OF the Cabinet to join in its deliberations,
without, of course, voting. Members or
the House did not take kindly to the sug-
gestion, but Senators seemed to welcome
the Idea or the President participating in
the executive sessions. President Wilson
refused to comment on the report
Secretary of War Garrison refused to
give hts consent for officers OF the United
States army to appear before the House
Rules Committee at the hearing of the
resolution introduced by Representative
Gardner, of Massachusetts, providing for
a commission Of inquiry 10 determine the
preparedness or unpreparedness of the
United States for possible war, unless
summoned by the committee. Secretary
of the Navy Daniels informed Mr. Card
ner he would gladly testify before the
House Committee If requested to do so
by the committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
EVACUATION
OF VERA CRUZ
Our Gain and Loss in the Occupa-
ton of and Withdrawal From
Mexican Seaport.

The evacuation of Vera Cruz by the
United States forces early this week was
the occasion of much comment from edi-
torial writer's. The editorial in the New
York World on the subject was widely
reprinted because the paper had long
been an ardent supporter OF President
Wilson'S policy, and was taken to mean
that the World was repudiating the Presl-
dent This was later denied. but many
editors OF the country, commenting on the
Worlds opinion and on the subject itself.
seem TO be satisfied that the Admlnlstra-
ton has failed. On tho other hand are
those who consider the evacuation of
and for the President. Admitting that his
policy has not solved the Mexican prob
lem, the Chicago Tribune insists that the
Presidents purposes have been and are
the highest. Tho Springfield Republican
is content to suspend judgment, and says
"the essential wisdom of the step will be
finally judged In the light OF the working
out of the Mexican problem" The New
York American insists that once the
troops were in Vera Cruz they should
have gone on TO Mexico, and refers to the
policy of ignorance. indecision and mac
ton" "A gigantic blunder." is the New
York Tribune's comment The solution sug-
gested by more than one editorial Is con-
nected with the progress OF Francesca
villa. The Atlanta Constitution. however,
says that the ono man has not been
found"
The gist OF the New York Worlds edl-
torial is in tho following paragraphs:
The withdrawal OF our forces from Vera
Cruz is spoken OF as an evacuation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
RAILROAD RATES AGAIN

While the increase in Communication
rates engrosses the attention OF city
dwellers, especially in the East, the
broader problem of the railroads is not
lost from sight. In fact. It is made
clear by some editorial comment that
II the Interstate Commerce Commission
had not denied the application of the
railroads for an increase in freight rates
some months ago, the present raise in
passenger fares would not have been
made The appeal OF the railroads is
again before the commission, and the i'm
portancs OF the latter's action may be
judged from the following comment on
the situation:
As soon as stability comes to the busi-
ness interests adversely disturbed by the
war, and the new financial system Is fully
In operation. there must come a wide
spread ana powerful movement to AFFORD
relief to the railway companies OF tho
United States from their present en-
barrassments Of not being able TO market
their securities unless at oppressiVely
high interest costs.
Railway credit has been impaired-lm-
paired by radical Federal and State
action; Impaired by the advance OF
wages, OF costs OF material and increased
costs OF operation, with but small In
crease IN rates IN some instances, and
none in others; impaired by speculative
and illegal railway management through
ohieials that surely knew better and
were expected by investors to be more
conservative, II not more honest.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Net earnings OF railroads for the hscal
year ending June 80 last, as reported by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
monthly and compiled by the Financial
chronicle fell on 500 10000 as compared
With the year before They were. there
fore. smaller than in 1911; but in the three
vaars several hundred million dollars OF
new capital has been invested IN the
rosds Since the beginning OF 1918. IS
roads have passed or reduced dividends
Meantime the roads have a huge amount
81 maturing obligations 10 meet between
now ana the end OF 1915. To get the
money Tor that purpose they must not
only pay higher intesest, but oner tndu-
bltabla seeurity.-Dayton Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM

No government ls likely to abolish un-
employment in this stage of economic ex-
Fermentation, hut government may ac-
complsh much. Much, though far from
all, Of the suffering and loss occasioned
by lack of employment is due to poor dis
tribution of labor. The jobless man and
the manless job often have no way to
learn of each others existence. They
need soome agency OF communication.
And why should not the National Gov
ernment devote it's great organization to
help solve this problem. II It can be done
without detriment to it's essential func-
tions2 States and municipalities have es-
tablished employment bureaus. The Fed
eral Government may do so some day
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
VARIOUS TOPICS


nitles of America In the trade world. the
Russian field must not be overlooked.
Our trade there cannot reach It's proper
stride without a strong trade treaty. In
dicatlons are that Washington officials are
on the alert and ready TO take up this
question with Russia as soon as possi-
ble-Charleston News
New Orleans is so incontestably the
best port on this side of the canal that
the Californlans have naturally sent their
first ship here But New Orleans can
not hope to hold this trade secure un-
less she gives whole hearted support TO
the new service.
II Is cominendable for New Orleans
business interests to take a conspicuous
part in trying to develop new fields in
Latin-America. But they will make a
mistake which later they will deeply
regret II they neglect the Pacific coast
trade which Is now being offered to them.
New Orleans Daily States.
II Il be true that Governor Ammons. of
Colorado and Governor Carlson are
working together upon plan for restor-
Ing effective State Government in the min
ing region, the news Is most welcome. An
investigating committee of the Legisla-
ture has appealed TO the Governor to pre-
pare TO accept for the people of this State
the responsibility OF again being a State"
and has asked him to make II clear to
the people that law and order must be
preserved, even If II should become neces-
sary to call every able-bodled man of
military age into active service. What
ever view be taken of the rights and
wrongs Of the mine trouble, this funda-
mental duty OF a civilized State is para
mount to all other consderations-New
York Evening Post.
Since August IS the canal has earned
more than $7GO,00O. an inconsiderable
amount when its cost is taken into con-
sideration. but considerable when it is re-
membered that the canal has just been
opened and that a great war has stag
mated commerce. The canal will be the
means OF developing trade so that receipts
will multiply rapidly as transportation
with new ports is developed.-Hartford
Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

The German Government has done more
than any other nation for reducing the
number OF unemployed. Alarmed by in
dustrial and business depression, that
Government in 1894 took measures for
relief The problem of unemployment
was diagnosed as an issue OF inefficient
distribution of labor, and thele was es-
tablished thoroughly co-ordinated sys-
tenn of public employment bureaus.
The empire has now more than 700
public employment agencies which are
filling from 10000 to 100000 situations a
month, and while unemployment has not
been eliminated. greater progress has
been made in Germany by reducing the
number OF Idle than in any other coun-
try.-Oregon Daily Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Senator Vardaman. who says he would
like personally to attend the funeral of
every crowned head In Europe. comes
from way down South, where there's
a good deal of impressive entertainment
in the funeral of a colored brother who
belongs to first rate lodge.-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

81 am a river flowing from Gods sea
through devious ways" sings Ella
Wheeler Wilcox. We fear Sister Ella has
gone to nature-falSing. Rivers flow into.
not from, seas.-Houston, Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

The rumor that Secretary Of State VIII
liam Jennings Bryan is to retire on March
is too obviously In the too good TO be
true class TO be taken seriously. AS well
list of profitable Chautauqua bookings.
-Springfleld Union.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
III PHmAnELPHIA

The Pennsylvania Public Service Come
mission agreed to hold public hearing
b the protests received against the con-
templated Increase OF passenger rates BY
fhs railroads The New Jersey Public
.rslifiiss Commission asked the Interstate
ssnsu,sres Commission TO cooperate In
t,dsrlaa the suspension 81 the increase
sfH az whole question q INVESTIGATED 3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

The great change since August, declares
the Italian historian, Ferrero, Is that ''Eu-
rope no longer fears Germany" Europe,
however has some things still to worry
about.-Springheld Republican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Oklahoma Socialists are demanding that
each State must 80 decide by a referen-
dunn vote before the United States can
go to war. One naturally wonders what
the enemy would be doing all that time
Kansas City Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

It is announced that Germany intends
to aid the United States in the relief work
in Belgium. This is rather kind of Ger
many considering the fact that she had a
good deal to do with bringing about the
conditions that are calling for relief
New Orleans States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
EDITORIAL BREVITIES

While rejecting upon the winter hard
ships Of war, don't forget that Switzer-
land Is still sitting astride the peak where
the wind is keenest.-Grand Rapids Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
ON PROHIBITION

At present tho prohibition crusade
1t would affect wines and beers along
with whisky; and tobacco is also on Its
list OF things to be eliminated from the
country. The brewers object is to create
a popular opinion which will exempt beer
from the ban they fear may be put on
all drinks containing alcohol. In this
ambition they have the support OF many
respectable persons who have not one
kind word for John Barleycorn, and the
progress OF their intelligent efforts at
Helf-preservation will be extremely inter
esting.-New York Sun.
Lately II occurred to Governor GoethaIs
as desirable that the canal should become
dry. Accordingly, he issued an order that
makes 1t a total abstinence waterway
Listen: Pilots checking ships through the
canal and all masters OF tugs, mates and
others employed in the navigation of the
waterway, are forbidden to take even
one drink. Not one.-Los Angeles Ex-
press.
The Democrats of the nation have an
issue to face, and they may as we'll pre-
pare for 1t. The liquor interests are at
bay; they are on the defensive. They
realize that they have but a few more
years In which to fatten upon the woes
OF their victims, but they are fighting
desperately and are willing to hold any
party between them and the fire. The
Democratic party cannot afford to shield
the brewery the distillery and the saloon
from the rising wrath OF a determined
people.-The Commoner.
Evening star., 1914-04-16
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY

Continued from Seventh Page.)
Evening star., 1914-04-16
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued t.
the following:
Archie ]. Bowman and Maud Turner
Lewis II. Brooks of Danviile. Va, and
Theresa A. Baltimore of this city.
John T. Eiker and Mary E. LaWton.
Roy E. MiskeIl and Flossie L. Adrain
Elias Chadwell and Nellie Sinclair, both
of Plains, Va.
Thomas w Blanton and Marie E. Rust
both of Richmond, Va.
William l. Knott and Charlotte Predi-
ger.
John B. Earman of keezletown. Va,
and Erthel NJ. Earman of Harrisonburg,
Va
Frederick R. Waterholter and Melvina
E. Martin
Elias Lowry and Lottie L. Anthony.
both of Richmond, Va.
Benjamin Harris and Agnes Compton.
Gustav r. Haar and Mary f. Buckley.
Leslie S. Clark and Alice Ladder.
George E. Ellis and Florence e. Sin
clair.
Lawrence S. Hart and Marteal Lee.
William H. Skalak and Lucy NJ West
moreland. both of Petersburg, Va.
CIeve.and 0. Delano of Warsaw, Va,
and Annie E. Muse of this city.
Clarence J. Rupert and Margaret E.
Minahan.
Jack B. Vernon of Harrisonburg. Va,
and Geneva +. Canaan of Orkney Springs,
Va.
Noble F'oye and Magdalena Colbert.
William Johnson and Lulu Taylor
Austin ]. Jones and Emma f. Livesay,
both of Petersburg, Va.
Lynnherse C. Jones and Lucy V. Live
say, both of Petersburg, Va
Vernon L. Meyer of Luray, Va, and
Mamie G. Smith of Culpeper, Va.
Harry L. Talbot and Katherine NJ
Geraci.
James NJ. Locknane and Hilda r. War
field.
Charles D. Stevens and Flora R. Bauer
Thomas j. Shea, jr., and Eunice NJ
Steele.
oscar {. Martin and Barbara l.. Beu-
ebert.
John slade and Edith B. Weekes, both
of New York city.
Alphonzo Holmes and Alexine Kaser.
James w. Lyons of this city and Ger
trude l. Knowles of Vienna, n. Y.
Joseph M Jenkins and Maize Steward.
Robert l.. Turner of Pleasant Hill.
Md. and Lillian E. Hook of Pikesville,
Md.
Lee E. Edwards and Bertha v Chick,
both of Sterling, Va
John A. Moren and Alma A. Toler,
both of Hanover, Va
Landon L. Bergman of Bluff City,
Va, and Leslie L. Brown of Linden. Va.
William NJ. Proctor and Marion NJ
Blackwell. both of Alexandria, Va.
Evening star., 1914-04-16
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
10 the health department during the past
twenty-four hours:
Charles r. and Anna B. Simpson. girl.
Elmer S. and Bessie P. Robey, boy.
Alva c. and Sarah A. Pepper. girl
John II. and Louise n. Powers, girl.
John W and Pearl I. Mullen, girl
Joseph and Mary X. Laracy. boy.
Frederick A. and Ellen c. Garges, boy
John NJ. and Blanche Fauntleroy girl
Everett J. and May Ellis, boy
William F. and Florence Davidson, girl
William 5. and Alice A. Alvey, girl
Harry and Mamie Smallwood, boy
Jacob and Lucy Perry. boy.
Charles and Virginia Matthews. boy
Bernard and Mary Garner, girl.
Charles and Mabel Brown, boy
William and Ophelta Brockenborough
girl
Evening star., 1914-04-16
Leaman-G Gardner.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

HARRISBURG. Md. April Is, 1914
The wedding took place here this
afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Bernard Gardiner OF their daughter Ber-
nardine Kathryn and Lieut. Oscar Lea
man of No. truck company. D. C. F.
D, OF Washington. D C.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
George 3. Harrington OF st Mary's
Catholic Church. Barnesville, Md, In the
presence of immediate relatives of both
families and a few intimate friends. Mr..
and Mrs Leaman left Immediately after
the ceremony on short honeymoon trip
70 New York and Atlantic City and will
he at home to their many friends May
l. at 1919 Vernon street northwest, Wash
ington. -. G.
Evening star., 1914-04-16


crystal glass, In optic effects, and
4 pints 19c
Frying Pans or Skillets, seamless
polished steel, long handle, l0-inch
size Observation-Disclosures. .19c
Water or Utility Pals, seamless
gray enamel, bail handle, lO-quart. .19c
Berlin Saucepans. seamless granite
iron. bail handle and cover, 10 and
Ia pint .loc
Salt Boxes Of fine imported porce-
lain, hinged wooden lid, decorated. .l9c
Flour and Sugar Cans. best tin,
neatly white enameled, hinged lids. .19c
Safety Matches, best licensed kind,
full count, 3 dozen boxes for. 19c
Jardineres OF fine glazed stock,
assorted color!ngs and designs. Gin. 19c
Grass Shears of first quality stock.
steel knives. regular size l9c
Dishpans, oval shape. heavy pol
ished tin, riveted handles. large size. l9c
Wash Basins Of seamless white
enamel. first quality heavy stock,
1l-inch To-
Housefurnishing Store-Thtrd Floor.
Evening star., 1914-04-16
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re
ported to the health department during
the past twentyfour hours:
Ida NJ. Stevenson. 81 years, Garfield
Hospital
pital.
Ernest A. Sellhausen, 61 years. 1910
Wyoming avenue northwest
Samuel n. Daggs, - years. Washing
ton Asylum Hospital.
Hernal Bundy. 16 years. As P street
northeast
Rosa Given. 35 years. Union station,
D. C.
Julia Green, 10 months, 115O Burden
court northwest.