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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
ARlSToCRATlC FOWLS CROW
AS MICHEL SHOW OPENS
Poultry Fanciers Attracted by Exhi-
bition Of Rare Varieties.

pltlon OF Rare Varieties.
Nearly 1000 chickens and other fowl
cackied, crowed and scratched about IN
tnelr pens this morning, when the sixth
annuai POULTRY Show OF the Michel Seed
House, 5ls Market street, opened THO
Judging will be done today, but the birds
ming. 7U"S eFe-
The poultry in each class Is NJ nrize-
winning variety, and many of the chick
ems ana other birds being shown have
carried OFT silver cups and blue ribbons
az the Palace Show In New York and the
Philadelphia Poultry Show The largest
class In the show is the Rhode Island
Reds, while the competition among the
Barred Plymouth Rocks Is strong.
a pen of black orpingtons. Imported
from England and owned by II. c. shill-
ins' or Flourtown, Is on exhibition at the
poultry show, and poultry fanciers said
that the five birds shown were worth
more than $500. Another interesting fea-
ture of the show is a Yokahoma game a
sacred fowl Of Japan. It is a most baau-
tiful bird, having varl-colored tail Ave
feet In length. 1t Is the property OF Wat
son Malone, of Bala. There is also a pen
OF Japanese naked necks.
The poultry exhibited at the Michel
Show comes from the farms OF profess
stonal and amateur poultry raisers, and
the competition for the 50 silver cups,
blue ribbons and other prizes offered is
keen.
Admission to the show ia free to the
public, and hundreds of persons today
took advantage of the opportunity and
viewed the birds. There are classes of
white rocks. buff and black orpingtons,
leghorns, wyandottes. campines. ham
burgs, brahmas and many other varieties
shown.
The judges are F. v. L. Turner, Will
liam j. Stokes, ]. D. Rooms and H. M
Kenner. t. A. Eadon is the secretary of
the show.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
NINE. soHUMANN HEINK I'LL
Singer, Suffering Pneumonia, to &c
West.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Mme. Ernestine
sehumann- -Heink Is confined to her home,
S672 South Michigan avenue, seriously
III from bronchial pneumonia, with which
she was stricken Thursday OF last week.
with her son, Ferdinand Schumann-
Heink. the singer will leave for califor-
MIA tomorrow, warmer climate and alb
solute rest having been prescribed by the
nhvsiclan, DIR. L. 70. Schmidt.
FOLLOWING a concert in Galesburg, Mad
anne schumann- -Heink was taken Ill, and
Thursday her condition had become SO
serious that she was brought 10 Chicago,
where It was learned that she was suffer-
ing from pneumonia. 1t was necessary
to cancel her st. Louis engagement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
REoToRs CONDITION SAME
James F. TTainor III at
81. Agnes hospital.

The condition OF Monsisnore James +.
prainoT, rector Of the Roman Catholic
church OF ST Thomas Aauinas. was re-
ported as unchanged at ST. Agnes Hos
pital this morning. He has been at the
hospital for several weeks HIS condition
st ~ time. Il Is said, has been dangerous.
~ he physicians look for an early re-
coveFy.
Monsienors Trainer has been rector OF
& srhomas Aauinas' since 1913 He VAS
appointed b Archbishop fFendefgasf.
foIIo.lne tie death Of the former pastor.
pzs4Iaas Is that he served s. years Il
Ehz Church s. 81 Philip Eefl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
INFANT DIES FROM LACK
OF PROPER NOURISHMENT
Second Child in Poor Family Also Ill
From Same Cause.
{ Of proper nourlshment." !"

Lack Of proper nourlshment."
This was the reason given by DIR. Ely
Barry Of Ill Queen lane, when he
pronounced dead the one-month-old boy
q Ernest Imperial. S418 Division street,
Falls of schuylkll.
me child died today because its mother
rs aunable to give 1t the proper food.
lne father of the family. a laborer. has
zen out OF employment for many months
na the little family has been living on
ns contributions of poor neIghbors This
sSOrnlng the baby became Ill. Doctor
aAfry was sent for, but before he arrived
Me child was dead. Another child, IS
nun nuntns old, also shows the effects of
hck Of nourishment.
"hen Doctor Barry learned the rea-
~ OF the child's death today, he de-
ssfted !. for the meat and provision store
s Sari Currie. 1928 Ridge avenue. and
s.safchased food for the family. When
sas.i,i, ~ proprietor of the store learned of the
pfoVislons. ~ '' 'Ou'su
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
CHARGE THAT PLOT
HINDERS PORT STTRS
BUSINESS MEN HERE
Moore's Speech in House,
Declaring Railroads Have
Agreement With Govern
ment, Amazes Capital.

Widespread discussion among those af-
lliated with railroad and coal interests
and Philadelphia business men generally
today followed the statement of Repre-
sentative j, Hampton Moore, OF this city,
to the effect that certain railroads are
in league with the United States Gov
ernment in an effort to hinder the COM
merce of the port of Philadelphia. Official
circles in Washington received the state
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
Inranca Ii IAnAaau
VETERAN MAcHlNIsT DEAD
sssph q. Glib Aided in Building
1ifst Battleship at Cramps.

Es.,s- o Gfbb. who was head ma
-. -as' At the cramp Ship ana Engine
e.sss.s Company when that concern
l.sdsv oa - It's first battleship. died yes
Esbre ,ne nome OF his daughter, Mrs.
- 4 ifuitt sflS Hazel avenue. He
nsdy $3.50 essats OLD and Was born in Kirk
sAss sd. o.land. He came TO this country
#aaist trade. s''y learned the ma
zssss.essa1ao was = member OF the Masonic
- NY ODD Fellows, the Scots
society ana the caledonian club.
- survived by two daughters ana one
zssssskkn.t 'knt grandchildren and nine great
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
Ethlebert watts Here Todax

Ethelbert Watts. American Consul GEN
eral at Brussels. Belgium who reached
New York from the Continent yesterday
Will come to Philadelphia today Mr.
Watts stated in New York that Belgium
was saved from starvation by the food
gifts OF American people. He Is In the
United States on a leave OF absence.
When the first American food ship
reached Belgium. he said, the little king
dom had food enough 70 last but three
days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
N. z. GRAVES PLANTS SOLD
Three Factories Of Camden Concern
Bought by Creditors.

Bought by Creditors.
The three plants of the N. 2. Graves
Company were sold at public auction to-
day by Samuel t, Freeman & Co. at the
main plant, at 18th and Federal streets,
Camden, for s25O,OOO. The appraisal Of
the plant made for the receiver, David
Baird, of the First National Bank, Cam
den, was more than twice this amount.
In addition to the plant at 18th and
Federal streets, the Graves concern had
a white lead plant in South Camden and
color factory at Trainer Pa. The
three buildings, with their machinery and
fixtures, were bought by the creditors,
represented by Frank Pritchard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
sheriff's Sale of Three Plants TODAY

The three plants Of the N. u. Graves
Company, manufacturers OF paint and
varnlsh, 18th and Federal streets, Cam
den, will be sold at Sherlffs sale today.
The plants are three and two-story brick
buildings and cover 9Is acres of ground
with railroad siding. Machinery of the
varnish and paint plants also will be Of
fered for sale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
Seek Cause Of woman's Death

NEW YORK, Jan. 12-An investiga-
ton Is being made this morning OF the
death OF Mrs Magdalena Rokohl, who
was found dead IN her richly furnished
apartment last night. Bank books ia ls
dInerent Institutions showed deposits Of
more than ldQ.o0 A brief examination
OF the body ~ 8 Goronsrs physician
brought TIE opinion that she died elaat
Saturday from natural Causes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
ohaEeh Invites Revivallst

- 9 sWooD. n. j.. Ian. 12-Ar-
zzsKss nave been made 70 have a
ek Billy Sundays force de-
.aaFeaa u tbs First Presbyterian
ssffoH night. The Ray. Dr.
~ nave charge af the ssFTiee.
~ ns tuned ever . fhs seel4alsss
zfsss the opznias pEazsz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
roe EXECUTES RUSSIANS
WEARING AUSTRIAN UNIFORM
Patrol Breaks Through Cars Lines
and Captures Disguised Slavs.

PATROL Breaks Inrough CzarS Lines
and Captures Disguised Slavs.
VIENNA, Jan. 12.-It was announced
here today that a Russian officer and
II Of his men, who had been captured
while wearing Austro- Hungarian uni
fcrns, had been summarily executed.
fhe following statement was issued:
"0ne of our patrols broke through the
ssmy's lines and penetrated as far as
tie headquarters of the enemy's COM
nander. When discovered, they fought
their way out, charging an officer and
ix men. These prisoners were wearing
Austro-H Hungarian uniforms for the pur-
pose of surprising our patrols.
AS this is breach of the laws and
elstom5 Of warfare, the prisoners were
Immediately tried by court martial and
sonveted. Their execution followed. Sol
ters Of the enemy captured in our uni
iolms will not be treated as prisoners
si war"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-12
tllY OFFICIALS SECRETARY
LEADS LIST OF ELIGIBLES
~Azes Highest Mark in Civil serv-
ice Examination.

IT,. maud Sharpless, s732 North 18th
i. DE- = secretary for Director Cooke, of
Ia :, department. p of Public Works, led a
q sT,s- = women eligible for appointment
y Vp1writer and clerk In city service
y. : salary Of from 1920 to $500 a year.
sDsa ma avn Service Commission today is
s.sIh,s sI SEPARATE lists of men and women as
'0ie ~. for clerical appointment. The
ss'ae examination was given the men
s- zsnso women In separate classes. While 12
s'hsn qqaliaed, only eight men passed
sssssa y examination, -Four women attained
= mems list. Nee VA
Blows: 'neii averages arc as
Elsahelih ~ lSsfs ~ F1orenes -. Lindsay
80 II Hpeakman Hsdt;ys - ~ : III "
sanar Flsisea William q. kronebach
#slhsflns ii Is9niann lsadore Michael
Hzleafa 4 rMoIton Frank B. Reilly
1ahor 4 ssea1onebaeh Edward w. Cooper
fslsn j Ta3f3yinLlines Charles q. Eng
-a=a X Chandls Iossnks = =. lam u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
keeplna un an old custom.

Lammas, as August is sometimes
styled, remains an important anniver-
sary not only in Scotland, where 1t
is quarter day, but throughout rural
England, the Pail Mall Gazette OBJ
serves. In many parishes the pasture
of Lammas lands belongs from this
date until Lady day to all parishioners
who. draw smoke" not through pipes,
but chimneys. The mysterious word
Lammas is merely loaf mass, so called,
because this was anciently our nation
al harvest festival. A loaf made from
the new corn was formerly presented
at church on this date, which fell
nearly a fortnight later under the un-
reformed calendar. Farmers around
Chichester seem to have some sub
conscious "reminiscences Of this old GUS
tom, for they always try to get q loaf
baked from the new wheat before the
end of Goodwood week.
q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
stren,oua School Life.

School life at Shrewsbury, England,
in the sixteenth century was strenu-
Gus affair. Mr.. Percy Addleshaw, in
his 'sLife of Sir Philip Sidney" has an
interesting account Of the school at
that time. "The school year." he
writes, "was divided into halves.
From Lady day to All Saints day the
hours of attendance were from six
o'clock in the morning till eleven, the
dinner hour. In the afternoon the
boys studied from 12:45 till five
o'clock. Prayers were recited at the
beginning and close Of the day. If a
holy day occurred in che week it was
a play day; but usually the weekly
day for games was Thursday. One
custom then begun is still observed
At the earnest request and
great entreaty of some men of honor,
of great worship, credit, or authority
an extra holiday was granted to the
boys. The judges of iassize, when Wis,
iting Shrewsbury, are still accustomed
to ask for, and obtain, this boon"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Paid the Mourners.

The little town of Isle-sur-Soglle,
France, saw a very popular funeral
recently when the remains OF an old
maid, scarcely known excep- to her
immediate neighbors, were escorted
to the cemetery by nearly one thou
sand mourners. The story had gone
abroad that the old lady left instruc-
tions in her will o distribute small
sum to each person who should, see
her buried, a. the gates Of the ceme-
terry after the ceremony. For this
purpose she collected 100 five-penny
pieces, and also set apart $40 for the
funeral music accompanying her
hearse. These stipulations were scru-
pulously carried out, and after being
played into the cemetery with all the
famous dead marches, the mourners
indulged in such q contest for the
small coins at the gate that strong
force of police, gathered in anticipa-
ton, had to interfere to restore order.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Clever Utilization Of Power.

At a mine in South Africa, says
Prometheus, the water supply has to
be drawn from considerable distance,
and must, on its way; cross ridge
some 600 feet high. The water ar
irving at the mine is thus under con-
siderable head, and power is recov-
cred from it by means of Pelton
wheels driving dyns,mos. In this way
from so to 16O horsepower is gained,
according to the volume Of water flow.
Ing, and is utilized for various pur-
poses at the mine. At another mine
the cars conveying the ore run down
an incline vertical distance Of about
25O feet. From the 1900 tons of oil
daily mined some fifty horse power Of
electrical energy is here recovered by
winding the cable of each car around
a drum which actuates a dynamo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Literal Interpretation.

An alert little girl, learning with sur
prise that she must not whisper in
church, promised, if permitted to go
again, not to transgress in such man
ner. Auntie, taking the child to a
briefer service, was surprised, in the
middle of the sermon, to find that the
mo whispering!" command had re
ceiyed quite literal Interpretation.
"oh, auntie,' sighed her small COM
panion, gently but with terrific clear
ness, why did we come. to hear this
preacher? He's worse than the other
one we heard last week"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Saving Sailors Hearing.

Various ways have been devised OF
neutralizing the unpleasant effects
when big guns are fired. One is by
keeping the mouth open in order to
equalize the air pressure on both sides
of the ear drum. Some naval officers
think 1t helpful to chew on tooth
picks or to hold a piece Of rubber be-
tween the teeth. In the Japanese navy
the surgeons give the gun crews bits
of absorbent cotton with which to
plug their ears. The British navy
recommends tn use of an ear plug
composed Of plasticene and cotton
wool. This is close-ftting, and while
reducing the intensity Of sound, does
not prevent hearing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Gravel improves Roads.

Where gravel is abundant roads may
be greatly improved by spreading q
layer Of the same on central space
in the road This space should be
not less than say twelve feet wide.
If the gravel is suitable, two to three
inches of it will tend to firm the road
bed. OF course the ideal way where
the materials are suitable and the
expense can be borne is to remove the
earth from this central portion and
nearly fill the depression with small
stones. Then cover with two or three
inches of earth and over this spread
the gravel. A good road is thus made
and one that lasts, but this can only
be done where such material in plenti-
full.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Citation.
The State Of South Carolina,
County of EdgeGeld.

By w. T. Kinnaid. Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Lille DeLaughter
made suit to me, to grant her Let
ters of Administration of the Is.
tate OF and effects of ]. P. De-
Laughter of above County and
State.
These Are Therefore to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said j. p.
DeLaughter, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court.
of Probate, to be held at Edgefeld
C. H., S. c., in my Office on llth
day of February next, after publi-,
cation thereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand this Goth
day o. January A. D., 1915.
W. T. Kinnaird,
Jan. 27, 1915. j. P. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17

Ing In Contact.
the proper locating, grading and drain
age of the sub-base, which are essen
tial to any good road.
This sub-base can be used as an
earth road during the years when traf-
fic is light and can be kept in service
able condition by dragging after spring
and fall rains at cost of $50 a year a
mile.
The second step is to make a gravel
road, when travel increases or funds
become available, by applying several
inches of sharp, clean gravel after
dragging and rolling the earth road.
This can be done in most places for a
few hundred dollars a mile, and main
tenance will cost about one hundred
dollars a mile.
When the gravel road is outgrown,
it forms ansexcellent foundation for
concrete surface. 1t is only neces-
sary to loosen the gravel and roll 1t
to uniform compactness, then lay a
course Of hydraulic concrete to carry
heavy traffic. The surface construc-
tion costs approximately s1.5O a
square yard. Maintenance should not
average more than $50 mile.
The final step in progressive road
building, when heavy teamtng and
trucking predominate, is to lay a
course of vitrified brick or granite
sets grouted with cement on sand
cushion on top of the concrete. Or,
if part of the road should become
residence street or be set apart as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Linear Measure.

The Frenchman and the American
had gone considerable distance in
animated discussion concerning the
merits of their respective countries.
Neither would make any concessions.
"Of course" finally said the French
man in desperation, you will con-
cede that there is only one Eiffel tow:
er and that we have it?" Certainly" !"
agreed the American, '"and am
mighty glad, for it has given US a
means for measuring our skyscrapers.
We now say in New York that build
ing is two eiffels, or three or four, as
the case may be"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Keen Water From Road.

Where road runs along a hill, the
water must be kept from running upon
the road. The side ditch must be- am
pie and, if necessary, string Of tile
put three feet or more below the bot
tom Of the ditch on the uphill side,
which will prevent seepage from be-
low.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
PROCESS In ROAD BUILDING
Various Steps In Construction Of High
ways Described-concrete, Gravel
and Brick Me1tlonea.

Highway improvement, like the
growth of population, should be pro-
gressive, argues a student of the sub
ject. Each should be suited to the
requirements of its period, says Cleve-
land Leader. This contemplates, first,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Treasurer's Notice.

The County Treasurer's Office will be
open for the purpose of receiving taxes
from the 18th day of October 1914 to
the 18th day of March 1915.
All taxes shall be due and payable
between the 18th day Of October, 1914,
and December 31st, 1914.
That when taxes charged shall not
be paid by December 31st, 1914, the.
County Auditor shall proceed to add a
penalty of one per cent for January,
and if taxes are not paid on or before
February 1st, 1915, the County Auditor
will proceed to add two per cent, and
five per cent from the 1st of March to
the 18th of March, after which time
all unpaid taxes will be collected by
the Sheriff.
The tax levies for the year 1e14;are
as follows:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17

instruction for Read Boss.
Every road boss should attend road
making school and read all he can
about highway construction and main
tenance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Notice.

All persons indebted to the es-
tate of Mrs. Sarah F. Holder will
make payment, and all persons
holding claims against the said es-
tate will forward the same, forth
with to the undersigned.
J. VIM. Thurmond, Attorney
for J. II. Holder, Admir-.
Jan. IL, 1915.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17

The law prescribes that all male citi-a
zens between the ages of 18 and 55
years must pay So commutation tax or
work six days on the public roads. AS
this is optional with the individual, no
Communication tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt when yousdesire to pay road tax.
JAMES 7. MINIS,
Co. Treas. E. c.:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
Clay Mixed With Sand to the Point of
saturation, With the Angular Sand
Grains in Contact.

a boulevard, quiet pavement of
wood blocks, sheet asphalt or asphalt
blocks can be laid on the concrete.
This is the most practical and eco
nomical plan, providing for varying
volumes and kinds of traffic over a
century or more of use and involving
loss of investment in pavements that
are excessively costly to maintain and
which are not essential as a founda-
ton in the final type Of highway.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-02-17
GoMQuERIAG TEMPTATION
BY GERTRUDE A. PEARSON.

copyright, 1914. by w. g. Chapmano
Benson lay upon the rocks, staring
at letter beside him. In front of
him the blue waves rippled in.the sun
shine. The air was warm and balmy.
It would have been difficult for any,
one not acquainted with the country,
and the temperature of July, to real
ize that this was Alaska.
Dear Mr. Benson" ran the letter.
eve beg to inform you that, in accord
ance with the terms of your late faith
er's will, all the property except the
limited estate entailed, goes to your
younger brother. You are, however,
Baron Linfeld, and, as such, are now
the owner of I4infeld Manor. Kindly
wire us instructions as to your plans.
"We wish to add that, inasmuch as
the upkeep of the estate far exceeds
the rent-roll, il would be to your in
terest to sell this to your younger
brother. There is, however, codicil
to the will, made by your father in
his last illness. Should you decide to
leave the woman with whom you are
living, an annual sum of five thousand
pounds is to be paid you, to enable
you to keep up your title respectfully.
Faithfully yours,