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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Going TO the ExpOsitiOns? Doni
Miss Colorado Scenery

No one can be Indifferent to tbs
beauty and grandeur of the Coleras'
Rocky Mountain scenery, and visitor
to the California eXpositions shouh
make a point of seeing It, Also Dea'
yer, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, ~
Royal Gorge, and Salt Lake City,
Now there's no extra charge for ~
this If you go via Burlington ReuA
&C., b. & O.. because 1t SO haPpsp
that the through service of that ln'
has been planned so that you pass II
of these points by daylight, and yes
can view from the train panorama q
mountain scenery that is as celebfaisa
as any in the world.
Surely on your way, you viii not mih
this opportunity and / would ike y
send you free, some pictures, maps ehi
printed matter, not only OF the Celg'
RADIO wonders. but also OF GLACIER FaA
or Yellowstone Park, which. by M'
means, YOU should visit on the rttul
trip. Please make use OF me--let =.
help plan the trip for you. Call On q
write
ger Dept, c., B. & .. r. r. Coz "
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia. Phone VA
nut 766.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
DON'T WEAR CORSETS
UNLESS YOU'RE EIGHTEEN
Physical Education Expert Also Urges Sanity in Wearing
of Proper Shoes and the Taking of Exercise.
Favors Old-fashioned Sports

No girl under the age OF II or IS years
should be permitted to wear corsets.
Nor should she be allowed to encase
her feet in the ultra modern shoes with
their hign French heels that make walk
ing a torture instead of healthful eNer-
else.
Neither should she take the advice OF
one Thomas Edison regarding literal
40 winks. Nine hours sleep are not too
much for any growing girl or woman.
Eight hours are positively essential.
These are but few bits OF advice
laid down by William A. Stecher, under
whose supervising eye the physical edu-
cation of thousands of public school girls
passes, which, If carried out, would be
responsible for a type OF American wom-
anhood tina. would make the much
yaunted ancient Greek ideal look sorry
in comparison.
The modern fashion Of wearing clothes
loose is an emlnently sane one" says Mr..
stecher, "and / feel sure, though have
no statistics. that the number Of girls
who do foolish things in imitation OF
their elders, like lacing themselves with
stays, Is Infinitely smaller today than IL
was some years ago. However, no girl
should be allowed 10 wear corset until
she has attained the period Of her full
development which is usually around
the i1th or 18th year After that it
doesn't matter much. because she has
given her body a chance.
THE modern girl can't walk as much
as she ought TO-" he continued. because
of the shoes that are now On the market
! hear that Il i really difficult 10 buy
3 sensible shoe On accouat of tha fad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
THIEVES ACTIVE IN CAMDEN

Four robberies and an attempted hold
up i'm widely separated parts of Camden
kept police and detectives on the jump
this morning and last night. Mrs j. Il.
Holcomb, 533 West street. was attacked
by man near her home, who tried to
snatch her bag. She was able TO tight
herself free. Burglars managed to get
away with some clothing from the home
OF Patrick Carr. a hotelkeeper, OF 7th
street and Kaighn avenue A gas slot
meter was robbed at the home OF Joseph
Rumple, 1875 Lemon street, and quantities
OF tobacco, cigars and change were taken
from the stores OF Harry Blumenthal, sol
Sycamore street. and Isadore zeman. 1901
Mt. Ephraim avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
GREAT BRITAIN DEFENDS
USE OF AMERICAN FLAG

LONDON, Feb. S.-The following state
ment was issued by the Foreign Office:
The use OF neutral flag is, within
certain limitations, well established in
practice as ruse of war. The only effect
In the case of merchantmen of wearing
a nag other than her natal flag is to
compel the enemy to follow the ordinary
obligations of naval warfare and satisfy
himself as to the nationality of the vessel
and the character of her cargo BY ex-
animation before capturing her and taxi
ing her into a prize court for adiudica-
tion.
The British Government has always
considered the use of the British colors
by foreign vessels legitimate for the pur-
pose OF escaping capture. Such practice
not only involves no breach of interna-
uonal law, but is specifically recognized
by the law Of this country in the mer-
chant shipping act of 1894
In instructions to British ConsuIs in
1914 1t is stated, A ship is liable to can
ture IL a British character is Improperly
assumed. except for the purpose of es-
Gaping capture.
As We have in practice not objected 10
foreign merchant vessels using the Brit
ish merchant nag as a ruse for the pur-
pose or evadlng capture at sea at the
hands or a oelligerent, so we should main
tain that In the converse case a British
merchant vessel committed no breach of
International law in assuming neutral col
ors for similar purpose If she thought
fit.
by the rules Of international law, the
customs of war and the dictates of hui
manity. 1t is obligatory upon a belligerent
70 ascertain the character of a merchant
vessel and cargo before capture Ger
many has no right to disregard this obli-
cation.
TO destroy ship, noncombatant crew
ana cargo az Germany announces her in
tention OF doing, is nothing less tban an
act Of piracy on the high seas"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
LUSITANIA FLAG
RUSE MAY EVOKE
PROTEST OF U. S.
Britain to Be Asked for Ex-
planation-Holland Will
Object to Misuse of Its
National Ensign.
WASHINGTON, Feb. $.

WASHINGTON, Feb. y
Great Britain probably will be asked
within a few days to furnish the United
states with the facts In connection with
the hoisting OF the American flag on the
liner Lusitanla. bound from Queenstown
to Liverpool.
This was indicated by Chairman stone
OF the Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee The Senator held a conference
with President Wilson today. and al
though he denied they discussed the nag
situation, he expressed the personal view
that the use Of the stars and Stripes on
the Lusitania was improper
Senator Stone also said he considered IL
probable that Congress might consider
resolutions bearing ON the matter. al
though he thought IL could be better
handled by the President and the state
Department.
Counsellor Lansing, OF the state De-
partTnent, conferred with the President on
the Lusltania incident and the German
war zone decree. but it was understood
no defnite plan of action was decided
upon.
Secretary Bryan stated that his depart
ment was considering the situation
That Holland will protest against Eng
lands use OF the Dutch flag on British
vessels was the statement made this
afternoon by Dutch Minister Van Rappard
after State Department visit.
lie indicated that Holland was pre-
pared TO join America in any protest ars-
ing from the German war zone order.
What course the Administration would
take was secret, but 1t was apparent
that one or more notes were being pre-
pared and that the President himself was
supervising the work
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
$4,000 A YEAR MAN HELD
Former Bond Salesman Accused of
Passing Bad Checks.


From an income of $4,000 a year TO
prison is the story of Herbert S. Wilcox,
a former bond salesman. who is in Moya-
mensing Prison awaiting trial on a charge
of passing bad checks on several hotels
and business firms.
Aid to obtain hs release on bail has
been refused him by his father-in-law.
II. G. Hallinger 400 Walnut street who
declared that Wilcox is 80 per cent bad
and 20 per cent good" His daughter,
Mrs. Wilcox, entered a suit for divorce
last December and the case now is
pending.
Wilcox was arrested in Trenton, y. j.
last week on a warrant sworn out by
the management of the Bellevue STRAIT
ford. 1t is alleged that Wilcox obtained
$50 from the hotel through a Worthless
check. The total amount he is said to
have obtained is $780,
For several months WilcOx's father-in-
law had been attempting to capture him
On one occasion, on January Q, said Mr.
Hallnger, Wilcox jumped from an auto
mobile going 2j miles an hour when he
realized that Mr.. Hallnger was taking
him to a police station.
II feel sorry for him and don't think
he ever did anything wrong before this"
said Mr.. Hallinger, but I'm through with
him and so is my daughter. He Is an
excellent bond salesman, l am told, but
the trouble with him is that he will
not work. His abuse of my daughter.
which led 10 their separation. caused a
scene between them In New York some
time ago. He was arrested because he
had a gun in his possession, but obtained
his release when he showed that It was
unloaded and that he carried the weapon
to pawn it,"
wilcox, who was born in England, mar
ried Mr. Hallingers daughter two years
ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

for French heels and pointed toes, but 1t
seems TO me II women made an inslstent
demand for sane shoes the shopkeepers
would pretty soon supply them
Five miles a day Is not too much for
any woman to walk, and yet | doubt II
under modern economic conditions she
could spare the time TO give TO this ex-
ercise II takes the average woman one
and one-half hours to walk that distance,
and where is the woman who can spare
that?
The fact is we've got the street-car
habit bad, and think nothing OF hopping
on car to go a distance of 4 or blocks.
What have we gained thereby A min
ute. perhaps And what do we do with
that minute after we've saved II? Waste
it, probably"
The day OF strenuous athletics for
women, when In the first flush of the
discovery that exercise was really bene-
ficial to the o-caled weaker sex in
struetors were apt TO put women through
the same rigorous gymnastics as men, is
fortunately passed, according to Mr..
Stecher. and We have now arrived at a
more rational era.
Athletics for men and women were
never meant 10 be conducted along the
same lines" he said. although there are
many games and exercises, such as rum
s'e' -e' +ASN+NNs' SUI tennis ana
dancing that are common 10 both. Games
like football and those which involve the
principles OF lighting and striking are. on
the contrary, peculiarly adapted TO boys.
Girls were not built for them. nor have
they the mental interest in them which
is necessary accompaniment to sue
eessful physical exercise. You can't get
away from heredity. even in physical
education"
The good old-fasbloned umpinr ron.
aud hoh-sleddlng which some conserva-
tive people regard as too tomboyish for
the female youngsters OF the household,
are among the most healthful ana tonic
sports for Them 10 indulge IN Mr.
stechef believes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Steamships Due Today
Steamships to Leave
FREICHTS AND CHARTERS

Inquiry for full cargo transatlantic csrr,,.
continues to circulate in the markets XIX
tonnage offering sparlngly. Scarcity x ~
naCo restricts business and holds the M.
high -. Nv Nv
STEAMSHIPS.
Benheather tBr.). Atlantic ranee 10 r,a
coast Italy, grain, 2+,O0O quarters los. IA,
February. =. -
Chiverstone Br). Gulf to west coast Iuv
March. -"'
Roseauds tBr). Gulf to Naples, grain %.
March
Ren Nevis CBr). 2525 tons. Wilmington,
c., to Liverpool, cotton, 1905. February.
Foreign -, 6IO0 tons dead weiEht, tsa
Buenos Aires to New York or Boston. iunS
sum, equal to els. $500 extra II both past,
of discharge. February.
SCHooNERs.
frank HuckIngs 45T tons, Norfolk 10 Pon,
Rico, miscellaneous cargo. lump sum.
Wawenock, POS tons, Palatka to PofthhL
dry cypress. SO.
:, iasob IN, y: Haskell 1862 tons Norfolk
Augustus II. Babcock, 1900 tons. same
Fannie Palmer, 1920 tons, Norfolk to Ra
Isabelle B. Wiley, 6i1 TONS from PhIlai.l.
phia to ,Paramarlbo, coal. private terms
Geo w, rruitt, Jr., GIT tons, from Nofnk
10 Savannah, COAL Sl.15.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
80 NEW DETECTIVES
Special Policemen Ordered to Work
With City Hall Force.

Ninety special policemen attached to
various police stations reported 10 Cap
tain of Detectives Cameron, at City Hall,
today, for Instructions. Hereafter they
will work as part of the City Hall de-
tective force, which is thus increased from
29 to l19.
Efforts TO prevent crime in this city
will be redOubled under the plan worked
out by Director Porter and Superintend-
ent of Police Robinson Squads OF de-
tectives will be formed TO work on va
rlous types of crime. Men will be sta
toned at all railroad terminals to head
off criminals coming to the city.
Policemen will be instructed to en-
force the ordinances against corner
lounging.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

The protests forwarded to the Govern
ment at Washington by the employees of
the Frankford Arsenal against the ellmi-
nation of premium payments was placed
in the Congressional Record by Represen-
tatve ]. Hampton Moore, The protest
was signed by Joseph b. Moss, Harry q.
Penn and John Jersberger. 1t declared
that the premium system had been started
five years ago and that its elimination
meant a los of Sl4912 annually to the em-
pIoyes The protest also called on the
Congressmen from Philadelphia TO fght
for restoration of the system.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
FOR SALE-TW0 CHILDREN
Emma" and "Jennie" on Market at
$1,000 Each.

DETROIT. Feb. S.-"For sale. two
American children, because their father
is not an American and cannot get a Job
10 protect them" This is the sign In big
black letters that was nailed to a fence
near the Associated Charities Building
in this city.
yes. we will sell Emma. IS months cid,
and Jennie, years, for $1,000 apiece" said
Mrs. Andrew r. Yuhasz, mother of the
children. 1--WE paid 5000 down on a home
and still owe $500. which we wish TO pay
off, and my husband has been without
work for four months. ana he said we
should sell the children and pay our
bills"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
EXPORT TRADE WELL IN HAND
No Congestion Here, Marine Men
Say, Because Ships Are Available.

There is no congestion OF export freIshts
at this port, custom officials and shippers
said today. According to the report
emanating from washington the ports
OF New York, Baltimore and Norfolk
are overwhelmed with merchandise con-
signed TO foreign countries. All are held
up beause Of the scarcity Of ships to
take them out.
Millions of bushels Of wheat are held
here awaiting ships. but there is no con-
gestion. The port has been extremely
fortunate in having ships destined for IL
TO arrive as scheduled. Every effort Is
made TO facilitate their quick dispatch.
The longshoremen's strike OF a week ago
threatened tie-up, but this condition
was quickly remeded. Vessels are NOV
ing in and out freely All are leaving
with capacity cargoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Legal Aid Society Helps $500

More than $500 cases were handled by
the Legal Aid Society last year, said
Louis w. Rokey in speaking of the work
of the association before the Episcopal
clergy in the Parish House, 18th and
Walnut streets today, Mr. RoSey told
of the free work the organization Is doing
to give those too poor to pay the best
legal advice possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
DIES ON GOLDEN WEDDING DAY
William Butcher Succumbs During
Preparations for Festivity.

William Butcher, veteran of the Civil
War and one Of the pioneer shoe manu-
facturers of Camden, died suddenly at
his home today on the 5Oth anniversary
OF his wedding. Funeral arrangements
were substituted for a happy celebration
MIR. Butcher and his wife had been
planning for tonight.
Mr.. Butcher was 69 years old and was
a lifelong resident of Camden After the
war he opened shoe shop which later
developed into one of the large industries
of that city. The funeral will be held
from his late home, 1928 Broadway. In
terment will be In Evergreen Cemetery.
The shoe manufactures. who Is survived
by his widow. was n member of many
fraternal organization and was noted for
his philanthroplc work
He was a 32d degree Mason, a member
OF Post 81, Camden G. A. r., Lu Lu Tenn
pie and other secret and fraternal asso-
Citations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

Another old and honored yarn that all
have heard has gone before another libel
on the girls has been destroyed forever
more; behold, it has been killed for good,
by modern woman shattered fat no
longer do the ladies fear-they've proven
1.-THE festive rat.
The suffragettes yere gathered in a
hall at Ardmore town, the speaker was
lady of some suffragist renown; the argu-
ments of ants she was calmly knocking
down when the rodent walked sedately
on the stage. One could see anticipation
cleaning I'm his ratty eyes: one could
see this whiskered rodent thought him
self unduly wise. When he first stepped
forth but later this gave way to panied
surprise, and his ratship's little eyes were
filled with rage.
Some one giggled very softly, some one
chuckled full of Glee, till the rat he got
so angry that he found 1t hard to see;
some one laughed in sweet cadence, show
ing feminine delight and the rat who'd
ventured boldly turned and saved him
self by flight.
Take the old, old story gently. of the
woman's fear of rats; let it rest in peace
forever with the jokes about her hats.
Shed a tear and do some slghing as you
lower 1t away; IL has given years Of
service, but it's growing old and gray.
And let II be flung to the whole wide
earth on wings of the wind that RACES
Wild that a rat stepped forth who was
seeking mirth and that Ardmore's women
only smiled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
MoNaoLIAN sTR1Krs ROCK

The Allan Line steamship Monaghan.
which left this port last week, arrived at
ST. Johns, n. F., today. with her fore
hold full OF water. The vessel struck a
rock at the entrance OF the harbor, tear
ing a large hole In her bow. II Is ex-
peeted that the cargo win have to be dis
charged before repairs can be made
For many years the MOngolian has been
engaged In the Glasgow Philadelphia
trade, She Is a vessel of s0Ss tons. Cap
tain Hatherly is In command.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
BLooDHoUNDs TRAIL BANDITS
Several Suspects in Daring Train
Robbery Reported Captured.

PALM BEACH, Fla, Feb. 8-seyeral
suspects IN the dramatic hold-up last
night OF the "mdlilonaiFes limited" at
stuart were reported captured in that
place today. Meantime posses with blood
bounds continued their search
The men boarded the limited as she was
taking water al stuart ana pointed guns
at several wealthy passengers on the
rear platform. but ned after the front
door had been locked ana they had forced
trainmen to open Ii and halt the train.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
MAN SHOOTS TEN GIRLS
wealthy Farmer Mistakes Callers for
Serenaders,

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. s.--willlam Me-
Intosh. a wealthy farmer was arrested
In Lee County yesterday, charged with
shooting and seriously wounding 10
young women. A young daughter Of
Mcintosh had married and she and her
husband were visiting at Mclntosh's
home. Late at night crowd Of young
girls, friends OF the bride. determined to
pay her surprise visit and take her
some presents.
AS the young women approached tho
Mcintosh home, the father, awakened
from sound sleep, thought the sounds
of laughter came from crowd OF
serenaders. Mcintosh demanded that
the noise cease, but the young women,
not dreaming that he sunderstood the
pressed on. McIntoch then
opened fire with shotgun. He fired
three shots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
DIES AFTER OPERATION
The Rev. DR.. Hugh C. Mcbride Vic
tim of Appendicitis.

tim OF Appendlcltls,
The Rev. DR.. Hugh Charles Mcbride,
pastor of the Disston Memorial Presby-
terian Church, died i'm the frankfort Hos
ptal today following an operation for ap-
pendiclts He was removed to his resi-
dence, adjoining the church. shortly after
his death, lie will lie in state in the
church until late tonight. This afternoon
services We're conducted at the church by
the Rev. Hugh Morrison, pastor of the
Central North Broad Street Presbyterian
Church. assisted by the Rev. Doctor AL
Ian, both of whom were classmates of
Doctor Mcbride. The body will be re-
moved to Wilmington for burial tomor-
row.
Doctor Mcbride was 50 years old He
was a graduate of the 1909 class of Prince
ton Theological Seminary. He is sur
vved by wife and two children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Story Tellers' League Meets To-day

A meeting of the Story Tellers' LeAsus
at which a paper on chldren's reading
was read by Mrs. Earl Barnes was he'd
at the Widener Library. Broad street
and Glrard avenue, this afternoon. TN
affair was directed by Miss julia W.
Williamson. Others who told stohs
were Miss Bretta Crapster and Miss Anps
Oppenlander. Frederick A. Child. Of ihli
University of Pennsylvania, is presided
of the league,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
z1EaLER DEFENDS PHYSICIAN
Director Says Rules Forbid Removal
Of Dying Person TO Hospital.

OF Dylng Person 70 Hospital.
Director zlegler, of the Department Of
Health and Charities. has made state
ment defending the action of DR., August
c. Valentine, an inferno at the Philadel-
phia General Hospital. who was censured
by Coroner Knight for refusing to re-
move dying woman from her home TO
the hospital
Director ziegler said that the woman
was found dying Of Brights disease and
1t was feared that IL she were taken out
of the house her death would be hastened
by the chill OF the outside air The
Director declared the interne obeyed a
rule OF the hospital which forbids the re-
moval of dying person from home.
Coroner Knight said the rule should be
abolished.
The woman for whom the ambulance
was called to 24l South Darien street, last
Tuesday was Mrs. Mary Durkin. 90 years
old She died Wednesday morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
RUDE RAT RIDICULED
Suffragettes Sedately Smile and
Scorn to Scatter,

Tile Ardmore suffragottes In meeting sat-
AND heard speaker in their cause rejoice;
no sound disturbed the high arched hall but
that
Made by the music OF the speakers voice.
"A whiskered rat OF evil. jocose mien
,Peeped out and found the gathering too mild,
WheTeat the ladies. yawning somewhat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
80 - eonpany s2e. coz

the Penn Reduction Company today re-
celFea aaHrapta from the city Tor szs
e2.so in payment COR wofk done by the
company during tha month Of February
Fines tdialed te4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
SHIP NEWS
PORT OF PHILApEtpu,.
Vessels ARRIVING r.a.

str. Bella (Br), Port Anton,o -.
Fruit Company "ui' Uallsl
ST.; Amolco. Sabine. crude oil, W. ~.
str. Persian, Jacksonville, etc 49,.
portation Company. 'hers Ttsns
Str, Lexlngton, Boston, passens.,.
Company. '@hApofiauss
Str isiardlHlisn tHr). Glasgow, etc. n.-...