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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
Nonresident May Get City Job

Three engineers, all non-residents OF
this city, head the eligible list, issued by
the City Civil Service Commission for
the S25OO-a- position of assistant en-
gineer in the Bureau of Highways. An
appointment probably will be made from
the list to fill vacancy in the 4th
district Office of the Highway Bureau,
caused by the provisional appointment OF
Percy F, Proctor to the $4,000 position OF
assistant engineer. succeeding William d.
Uhler, who resigned to become chief en-
Gineer of the Pennsylvania State High
way Department. The three elGibles that
are non-resdents are Charles d. Thomas,
of Brooklyn, n. Y; Dudley T. Corning, of
Troy, n, Y, and James G. Brennan, of
Albany y. Y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
CONVENTION HALL SITE
URGED TO COUNCILS
Finance Committee Room at
City Hall Is the Scene of
Lively Debate.

An open hearing on the question
whether Convention Hall shall he erected
on the plot west Of 2ith street, between
Chestnut and Market or in Falrmount
Park, was held IN the Finance Committee
room Of Councils, City Hall, this after.
noon.
Business men and representatives OF
civic and trades bodies were given an
opportunity to voice their views Of the
ordinance pending In Council for trans
fer of 81, 10000 loan funds for Conven-
tlon Hall from jurisdiction of the Mayor
To the Fairmount Park Commissioners.
The ordinance has passed Common Coun-
ell, but has been held up In the Select
branch for a public hearing. Passage of
the measure is understood to mean cree
ton OF the hall at the site known as
The Clifs,' SD street and Grard
avenue.
Business organizations have taken op-
posite stands on the measure and there
was a lively debate on the project
The Allied Business Mems Association
mas written Harry ]. Trainer Select Coun-
Gilman and head Of the Finance Com
mittee and members in that branch ask
ing that an opportunity be given eN-Con-
Eressman j. Washington Logue and cx-
Attorney General Hampton l.. Carson to
present advantages OF construction of the
nan at the 2th and Market streets site.
John =. Connolly, chairman Of the
Finance Committee of both branches of
Councils, guided the measure through
common Council at the last meeting
against opposition of Morris L. Conn. of
the Sth Ward; Or. H., B. Gleason, of the
9th Ward, and Robert d. Dripps. of the
"a Ward. Connolly asserted that the
business men in the central section of the
city were mot the whole show"
Doctor Gleason said that when Con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
SLAV ARMY ROLLED BACK
In CARPATHIANS, SAYS VIENNA
Uszok Pass Firmly Held and Invasion
of Hungary Frustrated.
VIENNA. AnriI 2

VIENNA, April 20.
That not only has the Russian as
sault on the Austro-Hungarian positions
leading to the Carpathians completely
broken down, but that at no single point
mas the enemy been able to make any
serious impression on the Austrian line.
the claim made at headquarters.
Today's bulletin, covering the fighting
up TO today, declares that the Russians
aave been rolled back with enormous
losses The communique sayss that Rus
san official bulletins relating TO sue
eesses in the Carpathians are untrue,
and that despite all the efforts and sac
nnces of the enemy, Uszok Pass, the
most important objective of the Russians,
Is nrmly held by the Austro-Germans.
The Russian attacks, in an attempt to
invade Hungary by way of Ondawa.
Laporcza and the Young Valley, have
ceased, and 5000 Russians have been
.sken prisoners In the valley of the
Upper Czircka River.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
GERMANS THROW HUGE
FORCE INTO CARPATHIANS
Petrograd Reports Enemy Heavily
Reinforced Along Lines.

Petrograd Reports Enemy Heavily
Reinforced Along Lines.
PETROGRAD. April 2s.-The transfer
of German troops TO the Carpathians,
which is reported daily, is assuming
much larger proportions. The Novoe
Vremya critic notes the growing appear
ance of German reinforcements at various
points, particularly in the Cracow and
StryJ regions.
The German high command Is denudlng
the Narew region of all the units that
can possibly be spared, with which they
are plugging the dangerous holes in the
Carpathians Their place is being taken
by heavy artillery.
German heavy artillery from the rail-
way line north OF Gumennoye, Hungary
attempted a terrific bombardment of the
Russian position in the hills preparatory
10 an Austrian infantry attack which,
however, never developed. The Russian
guns checked the attempt early in the
day to display infantry; then the Rus
slams charged and took another large
haul of prisoners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26

Kitchen closets are formidable and un-
attractive things at the best. They al
ways suggest dingy little receptacles--
the kind that force you to go through
every can in the closet to find the coffee
All this is completely done away with
In the modern efficient kitchen.
Look at the model kitchen in the pic
ture Everything fairly radiates cleanli-
ness and praCtiCability The closets are
painted white and shellac is applied over
this, They are easy to keep clean after
this, for the paint cannot possibly wear
off, All the receptables in the modern
kitchen closet are made of Delft blue and
white chinaware-the last word in clean
Illness. There is no chance of being mis-
taken in your condiments. for the name
of the contents Is on every article. Even
the vinegar, oil, etc, are all put in china
cruets.
Next to tho white enameled Kitchen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
Regret Over Pastors Resignation

Members of the Frankford Baptist
Church are expressing regret at the resig-
nation of their pastor, the Rev Or. G. j.
Burchett, who has served the congrega-
ton for 81 years, Doctor Burchett has
been successful i'm his work In FrankfOrd,
and the church building has been practi-
cally rebuilt since he took charge, He
is a veteran of the Civil War and has
been popular among the G.. A. r. men
as we'll as with the Baptists throughout
the city. In his letter Of resignation Doc
tor Burchett said he hoped TO find a small
church that would pay a small salary, He
wishes to devote more time TO his studies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
Risks Life in Effort to Save Horse

A horse was burned to death yesterday
and a man injured. who attempted to
rescue it when a fire destroyed a stable
at 9O3 Harman street. The stable was the
property of William F. Hendrie, $40 Ger
mantown avenue. The blaze was discov-
cred by Conrad Ruder, the proprietor OF
a grocery in the vicinity who gave the
alarm and rushed to the aid of two
horses in the burning stable. Ruder got
one horse out in safety, hut in trying to
get the other was severely burned on the
head and hands. He had his injuries
treated by = physician. The loss is about
$1,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26

Few people understand how much can
he done by means of our modern improve
ments in gas, electricity and other ap-
pliances, The whole household, with very
few exceptions. could be run by these two
motive powers combined. Taking gas APP
pliances by themselves. here is rough
estimate of what you can accomplish:
a water sterilizer-it prevents any oc-
casion for contagion, and operates In no
time. Has a tank with a capacity of two
or five gallons, according to the occasion.
This has a tubing connecting with the
gas source, and sterilizes automatically.
An incinerator--to dispose of all the un-
necessary refuse each day. There Is no
odor to this, of course, nor is there any
smoke. This is drawn off by way of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26

closet is the gas range. This is real
tribute TO the range itself, Its two capa-
cious ovens are Mt the left. lighting by
a single set of burners. The upper re-
ceptacle Is a warming closet. In this
YOU can keep the bread, rolls and extra
vegetables hot while the rest of the sup
per is in the making. An extra oven
for the large Christmas or Thanksgiving
turkey is seen on the opposite side.
Note the Indicator at the front Of the
oven. This affords the really scientific
cook chance to time and regulate her
oven. Cakes will seldom drop in an
oven which has an accurate indicator
It is not possible. The oven is heated up
to a certain point before the cake is put
in. The cake is allowed to bake until
1t reaches a certain stage, then the gas
is shut off and the cake is left there to
brown White enameled stopcocks are
used, to match the general sanitary APP
pearance of the model kitchen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
MISS JOSEPHINE NICHoLL DIES
Expires Suddenly at Home of Grand
mother in Ossining, New York.

Miss Josephine Nicholl, of New York,
died suddenly today of what is believed to
have been scarlet fever, at the home of
her grandmother, Mrs. William Birney,
a Ossining.
Miss Ncholl was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. De Lancey Nicholl, of New
York, her father being an eminent law
Yer, of national reputation. She was
widely known and a frequent visitor
among the younger set of this city and
a cousin of George W. Norris
Several years ago Miss Nichol was
taken seriously i'll with pneumonia while
attending the bal masque here, and for
weeks was i'll in local hotel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
SAYS GAS COST is TOO HIGH
Chief Dickerman Asks for City Bu-
reau to Supervise Rates.

Philadelphia needs a public utilities bu-
leau Tor supervision OF the rates and serv-
re Ns cf telephone, electric. traction and
o1her corporations in the city. according
No. y Chief Justice C. Dickerman, of the
nareau Of Gas
ne contends that Philadelphia pays
more more for gas than do 1876 of the l45
SUES and towns of the State. There
sre put 10 of the so largest cities in the
.ountry that do not have cheaper gas
msn Philadelphia There are seven
miles OF highways in Philadelphia that
sost 10000 mile to light. the highest
~ Tor lighting per mile OF any city in
me United States.
Sniet Dickerman asserts that Phila-
sslphla should have a municipal lighting
a s'ant capable of operating 10000 arc
amps 1t could be established for
sao09VO-about four times the annual
ecllount paid the Philadelphia Electric
Neinpany for street lighting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26

chimney, by means of a special connec-
tlon.
A nursery stove--to warm up the milk
in the wee sma' hours. When this is
necessary every three or four hours, the
little stove will be appreciated,
The gas iron, percolator. chafing dish,
table Kettle, hot water heater, etc, are
better known to the housewife, One odd
arrangement is the wall burner-not so
appalling as 1t sounds-simply a little
connection which is installed on the wall
to heat a small amount of water in the
summer, for shaving or nursery purposes
are the iron heating stove, the bro'ing
plate, the gas toaster, the gas range
lighter, the pancake griddle, the sad iron
heater, the waffle iron and the oak gas
leg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
PUNISHED CHILD MAY DIE

\ possible fractured skull was the pun
ishment meted out to 7-year-old Anthony
Smith, 1861 North Philip street. for break
ing window in the home of Peter Baco-
Nski, 43 years old, 1855 North Philip
street According to the police Bacoviski
last night struck the child over the head
with a brick, knocking him senseless, and
then hid him in boXcar on the tracks of
the Reading Railroad at American and
Berks streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
MAE nrirer Hold for Theft

Charles Rhodes. OF SOC North s4tn street,
was held under $500 bail FOR further
hearing. by Magistrate Boyle, at the 3eth
and Lancaster avenue police station to-
day, on the charge of embezzlinR $40
from his employer, r. w. woolman. of
driving milk wagon for Woolman until
a few days ago. Woolman charges that
he collected $40 and failed to turn It over
to him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26

The body found floating on the Della
ware River near League Island on Sat
uruaN morning was identified today as
Rlchard Hun, i6 years, of 1894 Manton
street. His brother and father. who made
the identification, said that he had been
missing from home since Thanksgiving.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
AUSTRIANS STORM HEIGHTS
NORTHEAST OF USZOK PASS
Trenches Held by Russians for
Months Taken by Assault.

VIENNA, April 26.
The capture OF Ostry Heights. to the
south Of Koslowa northeast OF Uszok
Pass) is officially announced by the War
office. After an attack by sappers the
Austrian troops stormed the height ST.
multaneousy the Austro- German troops
succeeded in gaining ground on and to the
south of Road 652, which the Russians
had captured.
With the capture Of Ostry Height and
Hwlnin Ridge, which was taken at the
commencement Of April, the reduction
of the Russian positions, which had been
stubbornly defended for months on both
sides of the Orawa Valley is now ac-
complished.
There have been local artillery engage
ments in the other sectors OF the Car
pathian front In Galicia and Poland it
is generally quiet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
MAGISTRATE STOPS WAR
Puts Hirshman Under Bond to Quit
Kitchen Militarism.

hlJCleIl hlllbdl lSli'
It seems that battle in the kitchen is
a customary Saturday night affair at the
home of John HIrshman, 3o2l D street,
The crashing of cups and saucers
through the windows, according to his
daughter, Katie, is pleasant music to her
fathers ears. With the opening of the
baseball season, It appears that the
throwing mania of her father grew
worse. When he was arraigned before
Magistrate Campbell at the Front and
Westmoreland streets station today Katie
said that during Saturday nights battle
she was knocked down with tea cup.
Her father had nothing to say,
IT'S getting on my nerves." she de-
clared, and | can't stand it any longer"
Hirshman was told to cease hostlities,
and to insure peace the Magistrate held
him in $500 bail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
Germans Free Danish Shin

COPENHAGEN, April 26.-The Danish
Foreign Office has been advised that the
Danish steamer Nidaros which was cap
tured by the Germans and taken to the
Island of Sylt, off the coast of Schles-
wig, has been released and has proceed
ed to England.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-26
FRANCE ASKED TO WAGE
WAR AGAINST ALL DRINK
Temperance Advocates Not Satisfied
With Ban on Ahsinthe.

PARIS, April 26.-The enemies of alco-
hOl in France are not satisfied with the
ban on absinthe and the restriction of the
number of drink shops. Reports from
many parts of France show that absinthe
by no means is the only cause of drunk
enness, and Frances position in certain
districts of AlsaCe and at some seaports
is declared dangerous
Jules Siegfried intends to press upon
the Chamber the necessity of waging
war against all apertifs and abolishng
the privilege of domestic distilIeries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
KRAMER HEADS NEW BODY.
Immediate Relief Association of
Public Schools Formally Organized.

Organization Of the Immediate Relief
Association Of the public SCHOOLS was
effected at a meeting at the Franklin
building Monday. The constitution
was adopted and the following Off
GERS chosen: President. Stephen +
Kramer. assistant superintendent of
schools: vice president. Frank c. Dan
iel of Mckinley Manual Training
School; treasurer. A. T. Stuart. directo
OF intermediate instruction.: secretary
r. o. Wilmarth, financial secretary Of
the board OF education. Board of con-
troll: Representing grade schools. DIR.
L. c. Kimball; representing high
schools. Miss r. L. Stanley; represent
ing special schools. Miss Z. S. Jacobs;
representing janitors, engineers and
their assistants. Hugh F: McQueeny.
and representing the Wilson Norma!
School and all other interests not
otherwise represented, Miss Anne God
ing.
The organization already has 40
members. 1t in no way conflicts with
the Teachers Annuity and Aid Asso-
citation and all white employees Of the
schools are eligible for membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
COOK BEEFSTEAK DINNER
AT COMMERCIAL CLUB
W. c. johnson and John Dolph OF.
flciate in Kitchen, to Gen.
eral Satisfaction.

W. c. johnson. who IL in the express
business. and John Dolph. who is an
insurance man. last night forgot their
respective callings for the time being
and DOMINIC the regulation white uni
form Of honest to goodness chefs.
made their way into the kitchen at the
Commercial Club and superintended
the preparation of another one of those
beefsteak dinners that have made the
organization famous.
George w. Harris, who is a photog-
rapher. forgot all about developer and
fixer, and played the role of restaurant
teur. for. as chairman Of the entertain.
ment committee. he felt responsible
for the success Of the meal and went
to great effort to see that everything
was served in the best of style. H. C
C. Stiles forgot about zinc cuts for the
evening and joined in with Cuno H. Ru-
dolph in playing the role of reception
committee. Banking details were not
on Mr.. Rudolph's mind at the time.
The beefsteak feast was served In
scheduled time, and every one declared
that the dishes which constituted II
had been prepared Just right" Then
came the entertainment portion Of the
program. Among those who partici-
pated in 1t were Wilton Lackaye, Miss
Madge Berth, both Of whom are appear
ing at one of the local theaters this
week, and D. T. Curtin. a newspaper
correspondent who has recently re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Rules on Trust Fund Investment.

The Judges of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia. in general
term. have approved a rule governing
the investment of trust funds held by
guardians, trustees and other f1duciaries
appointed by the court. The general
provisions Of the rule are such that in
vestments can now be made only in
bonds having the highest commercial
rating and notes secured. by first deeds
of trust.
The rule will save the court an i'm
mense amount of time, 1t is stated, and
also safeguard the investment of funds
in such manner as to thoroughly pro-
tect f1duciaries and beneficiaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
SEEKS LIMITED DIVORCE.
Nora M. Lawless Also Asks Court
for Alimony.

Alleging cruelty and inadequate sup
port. Nora NJ Lawless has filed suit for
a limited divorce with alimony from
her husband, John J.. Lawless They
were married September s, 1908. and
have three children. The wife declares
her husband began to abuse\ her in
1912 and that since September last
she has been obliged to live apart
from him.
Justice Anderson cited the husband
to show cause October % why he
should not pay temporary alimony. At
torney c. v. Inlay appears for the
wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Missionary Workers to Meet.

Delegates from New York. Philadel-
phia. Wilmington and Baltimore are to
attend the annual meeting of the
Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church of Phila-
delphia tomorrow at Wallace Memorial
United Presbyterian Church, Petworth.
Public services are to be held tomorrow
afternoon and evening. Musical pro-
grams are to be given at both after
noon and evening sessions, the first at
2:30 o'clock and the latter at 8 o'clock.
under the direction of Mrs. W. T. Hig-
gins. organist and leader of the choir.
which Is composed of Mrs. c. F. Wind
ham. Mrs: Josiah Carr. Mrs: J: B; Lee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Planning for Swiss Festival.

The United Swiss Societies Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia are making preparationl
for their annual festival In the Old Ma
sonic Temple. November II. $50 pm.
The central committee. composed Of rep
resentatives from the four societies. is
]. Bruegger. chairman: Mrs. NJ. Schmidt
vice chairman: Miss Pauline Holer. sec
rotary: ]. Eglon, treasurer: Ed s. Schmid
B. Rickenbacher, T. Picard. E. Sychrow-
sky. G. Kreis. J. Mettler. Mrs. Charles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Fuglister. Mrs. w. J. Cain, Mrs. A. En-
gels, Miss Sina Suter. c. Fugiister. A.
Tamagni. ]. Furrer. o. Balestra, F. c.
Luithi and Mr.. Zuber
The four organizations represented are
the Washington Gruetli Verein. Die
Stauffacherin. Union Helvetia and the
Swiss Benevolent Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

the accessibility of its habitat, and the
appreciation by the public Of its ex-
cellence as food.
The bureau now is engaged in edu-
eating the fishermen, and, as stated, al
ready has prepared recipes for the
preparation Of the fish for the table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Cause Not Definitely Known.

Cause Not Definitely Known.
What killed them is not certain. but
Investigations Of the water tenn
peratures at the bottom. made by the
fisheries bureau both before and since
the occurrence, indicate that 1t may
have been due to a sudden chilling of
the water The tilefish, like the cod.
Is a bottom dweller. but, unlike the
cod, 1t is of a family accustomed to the
warmer waters of the tropics. 1t finds
congenial temperature where the
edge Of he gulf stream touches the
sea bottom. on a slope as steep as a
narrow strip, on which the water Is
neither too shallow nor too deep. The
gulf stream is great oceanic river.
There Is evidence that about the
time of the defamation of the tilef1sh
the gulf stream was receding, and as
it moved offshore its warmth no long
er reached the bottom and the fish and
other animals dwelling there were left
in the chilly waters which took Its
place.
TT Is reasonable to suppose that, be-
ing habituated to a warm and equable
submarine climate, they were killed by
the cold wave which enveloped them.
A few years afterward, while the gulf
stream was still of soundings,' inves-
LEGATIONS showed that 1t was again
it was predicted that in 1892 1t would
be flowing over a depth in which Its
deep stratum would again battle the
bottom of the New England coast. on
which the tilefish formerly had
abounded,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Divorce Granted Thornton Robinson

Justice Mccoy. presiding in Equity
Division of the District Supreme
Court, has awarded an absolute divorce
to Thornton Robinson from Ruth Rob-
inson. Attorney c. II. Hemans appeared
for the husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
"Riley Evening" for Indianans.

Riley evening" is to be given by the
Indiana Society Tuesday evening At
o'clock at the Raleigh Hotel. in honor
of James whitcomb Riley. the Indiana
poet. who recently celebrated his birth
day anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Prediction Is Verified.

THE prediction came true. and the
fisheries schooner Grampus, in the sum-
mer Of that year, caught q few fish on
the old grounds, although persistent
search in the preceding ten years had
failed to reveal a single specimen. Evil
IDENTIFY the return of congenial condi-
lions caused the fish to immigrate from
areas in which the mortality had not
been SO complete, probably farther
south along the coast
1t is the belief of the fisheries Off
Gals that the fish is capable of sup
porting a great industry and adding a
desirable morsel to the market. 1t is
caught within 100 miles of the coast
and can be placed on sale in excellent
condition. However, two things appear
essential to give 1t the place which it's
economic and edible qualities entitle it
the acquaintance of the fishermen
with its abundance, ease of capture and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

turned from the front in Europe. Sew
eral members OF tho club also contrib
uted to the entertainments