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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
U. 5. AID DECLINED
NLABOR DISPUTE
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. Re-
fuses to Accept Mediatory
Offer of Presidents Board.

NEW YORK Feb. 1s-The Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company today served po-
lite notice on the Low Mediation Com
mission, appointed by President Wilson,
that the company would settle its own
labor difficulties.
The reply OF President ]. f. Welborn
TO the commissions offer to help formu-
late plan by which future strikes in the
coal districts might be averted was made
public here by starr ]. Murphy, chief
adviser TO John ID. Rockefeller. AT the
same time a copy of letter written by
Rockefeller to Chairman Seth Low of
the Presidents commission, was given
out.
welborn made no direct answer to the
commissions offer to suggest plans for
settling labor disputes. His reply called
attention TO the fact that the company
had appointed It's own mediator to arbi-
trate differences with employees. Welborn
wrote that he was convinced that this
and other steps taken by the company
would fulfil the purposes outlined by
President Wilson.
Rockefeller asked Low to assure the
President that he desired to cooperate
with the commission "ln every way In
my power" He added. however, that
"the executive officers of the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company at Denver were
the ones upon whom the responsibility for
final decision properly must rest"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Boy Scout in Bombardment

An English Boy Scout, Rob Miller. was
struck in the leg by shell splinters during
the bombardment of Whitby by German
cruisers on December 16. and the limb had
to be amputated.
my work at the coast guard station
consisted of messenger work" writes
Whitby. About oclock in the morning
l was standing with Territorial in front
of the watchhouse on the cliff when two
cruisers suddenly came in sight. At first
glance we thought they belonged to our
own fleet, but we couldn't make out why
they were in such a hurry. There was a
terrific bang, and great bit of the cliff
fell down. We didn't need any more tell
ing that 1t was the Germans out at sea,
and we didn't wait for the next shell.
Just as we passed the door of the watch
house l was hit by shell splinters in both
legs. but managed to keep on through the
yards TO the coast guards houses. My
right leg had to be amputated the fol-
lowing day."-From the Philadelphia Boy
Scout News
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

Boy Scouts are today receiving their
first inxiing of what the big scout-and-
indian game on Washington's Birthday
is going to be. Their scoutmasters re-
ceived three sets of orders at the Scout
masters Round Table. last evening, and
one OF the sets Is for the scouts.
But despite the fact that February %
Is coming next Monday, affairs connected
with the big game are being kept back
In a most mysterious manner. For in
stance, the scouts point out that thelr
orders do not say where the game is to
be played. 1t must be a very large play
ground. because 1400 scouts, at the very
least, will take part in 1t.
The scoutmasters themselves do not
know where the game is to be played
Order No. /, distributed last night, drops
e hint, but the real secret is to be found
in the sealed orders not to be opened
until the morning of the game, when the
scoutmasters arrive at-but that would be
telling the secret.
Troops /. 2, 3, g. 4 g. II, 12, Il, 16, 49,
-. y. 20, rs, %. 30. 49, %, 40. Al, ~, 49,
q, 4S, 20. So ST. so. 50, "a, Sc, 81 60, 62, g.
S., 81. 70, a, 70. go ST.. SO. 81. 81, 49, 90
sS. "a, 50, 96, 101, 103 109 no. Ill, 49, ia
l22. 125, 12S. 100. 131, 132, 133 and two un.
numbered troops have been registered
for the game. There are a few others,
bringing the total number of troops that
VIII participate to IS. One scout from
each troop will accompany his scout
master as bugler and orderly, TO relay
messages across the large stretch of
country where the game will be played.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Boy scout Writes Plnv

Samuel Price. of Troop 90, is the author
Of scout play. the title of which is
being kept secret, that will be given by
members of the troop at its third annual
entertainment at the Starr Garden Rec
reation Park. Saturday evening. Feb
ruary 20.
The play. which deals with an exciting
phase of scout work. is being rehearsed
by the actors under the direction of
Israel Filter. chairman ofo the Enter
tainment Committee, VINO is aided by the
author. Samuel Schultz, Adolph Nichols
and Snake" Langendorf, the other
members of the committee. Assistant
scoutmaster Lavenson is their adviser
The actors are Patrol Leaders Samuel
Schultz. Michael Coplan and Albert Le-
van, and Scouts Nathan Gaffen, Max
Baker, Louis Filter. Henry Cohen,
Nathan Krengel, Michael Rosen. Michael
Barrish. Simon Schultz. Simon Shiekman
and Morton Katz.
Tho scouts will give the play as a sur
prise 20 their scoutmRster, Samuel q.
Friedman. and the spectators. Among
the speakers at the meeting will be
Charles Edwin Fox, Assistant District
Attorney. and j. W. Patton. deputy scout
commissioner The troop history. written
BY Scout William Uram. will be read by
the author. A dance will follow the en-
tertainment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
OBITUARIES
GEORGE BROWN
Philosopher, Anarchist, Atheist and
Single Tax Advocate.


One of the most singular and striking
characters of modern local history
passed last night with the death of George
Brown philosopher" anarchist, atheist
and single tax advocate, who died of
blood poisoning at Pennsylvania Hospi-
tai Brown died as he had lived, true
to all the theories that he espoused so
Justify for his whole life. When he passed
away, his common law wife, Mary Han
son, and his children, Heloise and George,
were with him.
Three years ago Brown wanted to
speak at the Economic Club at Arden,
Delaware County, the Upton Sinclair
single tax settlement, but Sinclair
wouldn't let him. Brown retalated by
having Sinclair arrested for playing base
ball on Sundays and several of the colony
spent a day on the stone pile at New
Castle. Previously Brown had been fined
50 for disturbing the peace, and. refusing
to pay his fine, was sent to the stone pile.
He got square with Sinclair.
Brown never believed In marriage, and
though he spent many years with a
woman companion as a common law wife
and leaves two children, he would never
submit to a civil or religious ceremony
The dead anarchist was a native of Eng
land and was the son of a well-known
free thinker. He came to this city in
1884 and opened small shoe shop at 10th
and Poplar.
splinter in his hand led to his death.
He was 81 years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
THESE COLUMNS ARE PUB
LIsHED EVERY TUESDAY AND
FRIDAY
DIRECTIONS GIVEN FOR
SCOUT AND INDIAN GAME

Each troop Of scouts teiH repre-
sent Indians aud. ,oith the scout
snostcr, piH be sent out from the
deid Headquarters TO form hnes
through ichich picked scouts, carry
fgt0 sealed messages, tciH endeuUor
to make their tcup aud to deiiuer
their messages at point knoiCn
only 10 them. The Indians toiH trv
to prevent the delfrerD of these mes
s1Ocs Each messenger tciI De
identified bB a tehite band on his
arm, knoion as hts scalp" and each
1ndida tcill be identified bp a red
0nd-0reen band on hts arm, knotCn
as his scalp"
when a messenger has been cap
tared he must surrender his mes
sage and scalp" aud he Is then ont
OF the Ddme and must accompany
his cuptor to field headquarters, the
indian delivering the captured mes
sage and "Scdlp" upon arrival at
Headquarters.
N the messenger succeeds IN cap
turing the Indian, the Indian must
surrender his scalp" aud Is out Of
the game aud must return to head
quarters
"Cdpture" means the remoUdl Of
the arm band. aud no knife or other
cutting Instrument must be used In
the removal.
Three points tcil be 0iren to the
Indians for each messengers scalp"
and enrelope turned IN at heddqudr-
ters. Three points iCill be 0iven TO
messengers for each Indians scalp"
tnrned IN at headquarters. Five
points tciI be Oiuen to the messen-
gers for each enuelope delivered at
the designated point.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Monte Cross Talks to Scouts

Monte Cross, the old-time shortstop of
the Athletics now an umpire in the Fed
eral League, spoke to the Scouts of Troop
S on Athletics Night" at the troops
headquarters,St. Johns Lutheran Church,
9th and Race streets. His subject was
Clean Athletics" and he used the ca
reers of ''Rube" Waddell and Eddie Plank
to show how right living is the only SEN
sible way to live. Waddell is now dead,
while Plank is still a pitcher feared by
the batters. Mike" Dorizas, the inter-
COLLEGIATE wrestling champion, spoke on
Life" and how persons look at 1t, and
CHARLES Is. Durborow. the swimmer, spoke
on clean sports and clean living. Between
the speeches scout contests between con-
testants from many troops were held.
Scout Welsh, of Troop 123. won the signal
ing contest, and Scout Mooney, of Troop
49, and Scout Welsh took the prizes in
the bandaging contest.
Joseph Kanevsky. of Troop 95. has
passed examinations for IA merit badges.
a large number to pass in the short time
OF three weeks They are for carpentry,
ciVics. craftsmanship, firemanship, handi-
craft, life-saving. first aid to animals,
pathfinding, personal health, public
health' signaling, swimming and inter-
preting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

Wh'stling and singing as n great aid
in shortening hikes have been discover
ed by Scouts of Troops so, 50 and A.
who went on hikes Saturday. They whls-
tied and sang most of the way home and
were surprised when they found that had
finished their hike. Fifteen members of
Troop so started at its headquarters, Wood
stock and Diamond streets. at p. m. and
marched out Diamond street to Ridge
avenue, where they caught a car and
rode to Belmont avenue. They hiked up
the West River road about three miles
to quarry opposite Lafayette Station,
where they camped and ate dinner and
supper. On the return hike they were
Joined by Troops SO and AZ. and all came
home In a body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
MUNICIPAL COURT BILL

Politicians today discussed the bill to
extend the Jurisdiction of the Municipal
Court to dispose of civil actions involving
$120O, which was introduced in the Sem
ate yesterday by Senator Edwin II. Ware.
At present the Municipal Court Is lin
tied to the handling OF cases involving
$500.
President Judge Charles L. Brown, of
the Municipal Court. is urging the pas
sage of the bill to extend the courts
powers. In a letter to Senator Ware he
pointed out that the Municipal Court
OF Pittsburgh has limit of $500 on the
actions coming within its Jurisdiction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
LOCAL GRAIN EXPORTS BIG
5000, ,000- Bushel Mark, Passed Today,
Sets New Record.

Tho exports of grain through this port
for the year to date passed the 100000
bushel mark today with the departure of
three steamships with full cargoes. This
is the greatest amount of grain shipped
in the same period from here for many
years. There are now under charter to
load at local elevators ten steamships,
the aggregate cargoes of which will total
nearly 100000 bushels.
Wheat comprises the bulk of the ship
ments, with corn second. No oats have
been exported through Philadelphia this
year. The grain is destined chiefly for
Mediterranean ports, France and Italy
getting the bulk of 1t. Some is being sent
to Greece and Holland
The average freight rate paid per
bushel Is about cents. With the pres
ent high rate demanded for wheat the
cost abroad Is almost 81 a bushel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
viii Discuss School Conditions

A general appeal has been issued to
parents Of school children to attend a
mass-meeting TO be held on Friday night
in the Huey Public School. SD and Pine
streets, for the purpose OF voicing a Wig
orous protest against oveTcTowded class
rooms. Councilman Ira d. Garman,
Francis A. Gallagher and other speakers
will critlelse conditions in the vicinity OF
the school, and declare that the 18th
Ward, although one of the largest with
regard to tax payments in the city. is
forced to endure poor conditions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Jersey Troop Hikes

Troop I. OF Moorestown. N. j.. on LIN
coins Birthday. hiked to Laurel. where
a water-bolling contest was held. AS
Bistant Patrol Leader Howard LaessIe
and Scout Thomas Sharpe tied for first
honors. Those making the trip were
Scoutlnaster Edwin Sumner, Patrol
Leader Edwin Lowden. Assistant Patrol
leader Laessle and Scouts Tom Sharpe,
Burtla Wilkins and Ralph Mains. OF the
Fox Patrol; Patrol Leader Fred Hoffman.
Assistant Patrol Leader Harry Barclay
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Smallest Scout in the world

Arthur Portwood. of the Blue Springs,
Mo-. troop, Is the smallest Boy Scout in
the world He is II years old and is 2
feet inches 90 inches) in height, weigh
Ing 80 pounds. He is in the sixth grade
In school and is exceptionally bright
When the troop goes on hikes, Arthur
marches along, but IL the march is par
ticularly long and rapid, the other scouts
carry him-not because he is weakling,
because he isn't, but because his legs are
not long enough to enable him to keep up.
The young scout raises squads, which he
sells to the Kansas City dealers. and puts
the money in the bank. His ambition is
to become farmer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Rev. George Washburn

BosION, Feb. 1.-the Rev. George
Washburn. president of Robert College,
at Constantinople, for more than 80
years, died yesterday OF pneumonia. He
was 81 years old. He was graduated
from Amherst College in 1855, and re-
ceived honorary degrees from Princeton
University and the University of Penn
sylvania. For meritorious college work
abroad he was decorated with the order
OF st. Alexander by the Bulgarian gov-
eminent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
INSPECTION AIDS SHIPPING
U. S. Guarantee Plan Works Satisfac-
torily at Port Here.

Special supervision of the loading of
vessels by custom inspectors is, accord
ing to shippers. giving eminent satisfac-
ton and preventing expensive delays in
Under recent order the Treasury De-
partment, working in conjunction with
the British authorities, arranged for a
special supervision of the loading of ves-
sells. Following the inspection sworn
declaration that nothing contraband has
been put on board is made by the in
sgectors.
The inspectors are on the watch over
the vessel every hour OF the day and
night. The expense or the special inspec-
ton is borne by the steamship COM
panles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Troop 40 Celebrates

The first anniversary of Troop 40 was
observed on the evening OF Llncoln's
Birthday Tho troop band OF 10 pieces.
year ago represented by one busle,
played for tho entertainment of the vis-
itins relatives and friends, After the col
ors were saluted and inspection was held
Scoutmaster Schultz spoke on the 10 scout
laws. Before refreshments were served
the troop members gave exhibitions OF
scoutcraft
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

anti Scouts Alfred Leconey, Edwin Spear,
Elmer Reid and Risden Plum, of the
Panther Patrol, and Assistant Patrol
Len ser EDWARD RiRby and Scouts Henry
Maxim, Alec wilkins and Fred Robinson,
of the Flying Eagle Patrol.
DR.. Bartne Timer, of Moorestown, will
give lecture with demonstrations OF
bandaging before the troop this evening
OF It's headquarters on Washington ave-
nue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Thomas OFT

Thomas Oft. a veteran OF the Civil War
and a manufacturer of wooIenware, who
died Sunday. will be buried tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. from his late resi-
dence. 1874 South 18th street. He was in
his 10th year. Mr.. OFT had been engaged
in the manufacturing business for nearly
half century. Four years ago he or
ganized the Thomas OFT Yacht Club, of
which he was commodore. He was a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Funeral of Miss E. w. Perot

The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Williams
Perot, for years devoted to social and
philanthropical work and leading men,
ber in the Society of Friends. was held
this morning from the home of her sister,
Mrs. Charles Richardson, 1907 Spruce
street She was the daughter of the late
William S. and Mary w. Perot. Her
death Saturday followed protracted i'll
ness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Drum for Scouts

Troop 1O3, which has disbanded, has a
scout drum and 10 camp mattresses
which can be used by troop needing
this equipment. Former Assistant Scout
master Andrew MacFarland. 1910 South
street, has possession of them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Schiele Tnlks nn Rirda

Troop 122 heard lecture on "our Com
mon Birds" by r. M. Schiele. of the Com
mercial Museums, Thursday evening in
the scout meeting room in the st. James
Methodist Episcopal Church. olney. The
lecture was illustrated by moro than 100
colored lantern slides showing about 10
different birds and the places they In
habit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

member OF the Masons. the odd Fellows,
the Potter Lodge. No al, r. and A. NJ
the Oriental Chapter, No. 1ss. r. A. G. and
several other societies. lie is survived by
his widow, a son and daughter and three
grandchildren.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
TROOP h Forms Orchestra

Eight members of Troop 12, under
scontmaster Ungelieder and Assistant
scoutmaster Harry Kean. are forming an
orchestra. They are Scouts Gus Kean,
Harry Goldberg. Sacks Brian. Green
stein. Chickman, Shear and Harry Katz.
The orchestra meets at the troops head
ouarters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

David Levin, Troop %, and David
Cohen. Troop 51 found a woman sitting
In public square on Federal street. She
said her son had deserted her When
she gave them an address the scouts
took her on the car to that number
This proved wrong. so they took her to
another house, but did not succeed In
finding her son. They notified police
man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
TaeOny Scout Council Reneflt

Three moving-pieture shows for the BEN
eft OF Troop "a. the guardians OF Camp
Morrell. will be given at the Liberty The
atre, Longshore street, Taoony. under the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
Daily Good Turns"

A boy who fell and spraIned his leg
roller-skating at Sd street and Washing
ton avenue Friday afternoon was carried
into dispensary at Sd and Federal
streets by Scouts Nathan Katz. Albert
Glassman. Scribe Abraham Cohen and
Mascot Caplan, Of Troop ST. The Scouts
used the fremen's lift in carrying the
boy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

Michael Rosen. william Tram and
Michael Coplan, Troop s5, carried seven
packages, the heaviest Weighing 90
pounds, from n broken-down automobile
on cambridge street, between 9Th and
7th streets, to 5th and Christian streets,
Tor the owner Saturday night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

IN MEMoRIAM
| sHIELDs.-sAfA A. SHIELDS February
TO- 1910. Reauiescat in pace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
HELP wANTED-FEMA1E

operators wanted on all parts
OF childTen's wash dresses. experienced only
need apply. Linsk K BASS, Metropolitan
Bldg. Broad and Wallace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16
8BOY SCOUTS =
auspices Of the Tacony Scout Council this,
tomorrow and Wednesday evenings.

Michael Copian, Of Troop s5, passed his
test for the machinery merit badge SAT-
urday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

iIRL, white about i0 years old. can secure
good home with young couple In suburbs II
Read. Household Registry Bureau. 9th and
Chestnut sts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-16

MAID for two young girls In
suburbs; must be good sewer; reference re-
duired. A 1Sh. Ledger Office,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-20
1EeIliIPel55l1le!!sl
"a ISSRNA
Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Unon)
WAR AGAINST ALCOHOL.

Get on the water wagoni" Is now
the slogan of the New York health
department. Its head, DR.. Siglsmund
S. Goldwater, says that anything
which affects the health of the people
of city Is subject of concern to
the health officials" and In accord
ance with this view he has declared
war on liquor. 1T is nonsense" he
says, to go on fighting disease and
crime il we don't do something to abol-
ish the chief factor in causation.
There are too many people sick from
liquor in New York city-thats enough
for me. / want 1t understood
that this is to be real fight. 1t is
not enough to make occasional depre-
catory mention of alcohol and its re-
suits; we must have a definite antial-
cohol program. The work of the
health department in this field will
henceforth be systematic, aggressive
and unremitting." Every means of
publicity will be utilized in this cam
paign. 1t will be spectacular and in
the vernacular, the rich mans cham
payne and highballs, as well as the
poor mans third rail" whisky and
beer, will be the object of attack.
For months the New York state
board of health has been giving out
to the press Of the state, under the
title Health Hints" strong state
ments concerning the injurious effects
OF alcohol. Therefore the action now
taken by the New York city board is
not a great surprise. 1t is being warm
ly commended by members of the
medical profession, and without doubt
health officials of other cities will fol
low the lead.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-20
CHICAGO GOING DRY.

Billy Sundays message to Chicago
to the effect that Batter Booze has
three balls and two strikes called on
him." prompted Chicago Tribune to
interview some of the downtown sa-
loonkeepers. This what one oldtimer
said:
Three balls and two strikes isn't
putting 1t strong enough. The bats
half swung on the third strike now,
way over the ball. You can go from
one end of the loop to the other and
crisscross, and you won't find single
saloonkeeper making money. In some
where between three and five years
this towns going to be dry as Evan
ston. The women are going to do 1t,
and l don't much blame them. It's
the women the things hit. Who suf-
fers when good fellow making SIS
a week, shows his sporting blood
by spending four or five of 1t over
the bar on pay day? Say, it's trag-
edy for that woman! So, what's she
going to do? Just stop it, put her foot
down and her vote down. Three balls
and two strikes, Ell? You can just
call that third strike now"
There's no doubt about it," said
another, Chicago is going dry. We
all know that, and so far as we are
concerned down here in the loop, II
might as well be dry now"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1915-08-20
PROHIBITION PROHIBITS.

Incidentally, one Of the interesting
reults of the prohibition sweep which
is causing comment here is indicated
by the New York stock market reports,
says a Washington I'd. CD correspond
ent. About ten months ago the shares
of the Distilleries Securities company
were quoted around nineteen and
twenty-and on one occasion twenty.
two. Then they tobogganed down to
fourteen, fuctuated there short time,
and took other drops. until they were
quoted two and a half and five and
half. This is the lowest record ever
reached, and is credited to the fact
that many distilleries In the dry and
prospectively dry states have gone
into voluntary liquidation, while in
Ohio and Illinois many brewery com
panies have been placed in the hands
of receivers.