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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
BILL PUTS SUFFRAGE
ISSUE UP TO VOTERS
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first class shall not be less than 2ls mills
snd not more than mills on the dollar
OF, total assessment.
The proposed amendment allows the
School Board to graduate the school tax
according to the condition of improve
ment of the property. The assessment
OF school tax will, therefore, If the Dunn
amendment passes, probably be mills
On Improved property 3 mills on suburban
property and 2M mills on farm land.
On the eve of the Introduction of the
amendment suffragists held meeting
which packed the House chamber last
night II was noticeable to the leaders
that a bitter hght has been planned
against them II they attempt to defeat
the amendment at the polls.
Senator Moses -. Clapp, of Minnesota,
was the principal speaker. He delivered
clean-cut argument for woman suf-
frage. He was introduced by Speaker
Amber. Mabel Cronise Jones presided,
and also spoke.
Governor Brunbaugh today continued
his conferences with the heads of de-
partments regarding the States finances
The Auditor General has been asked TO
submit figures on the estimated decrease
In the State revenues for the next two
years. AS soon as this Is in the Gov
erhor's hands. he will confer with Sena-
tor Clarence ]. Buckman, chairman OF
the Senate Appropriations Committee
and james F. Woodward, chairman OF
the House Appropriations Committee to
plan ways and means OF increasing the
revenue and Keeping the appropriations
within the estimated income, Until this
has been arranged the appropriation
measures will not be acted upon by the
Legislature.
The Tener recess appointments, which
include the Public Service Commission,
viii be Informally discussed at meeting
Of the Senate Committee on Executive
Nominations to be held In Philadelphia
next Saturday. Governor Brumbaugh's
attitude toward the present personnel of
the Public Service Commission is ex-
pected to become known al that time
Governor Brumbaugh from time to time
will confer with representatives of the
labor unions OF PENNSYLVANIA regarding
legislation affecting workingmen. John
Bonner of Tamaqua, and James oates, of
Pittsburgh. will represent the labor
Unions at these conferences. The Gov
ernor, at a conference in the Executive
Mansion last night, asked the labor mems
committee to confer with Attorney Cen
erai Brown with view to Fastening work
on fair compensation act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
MOTION PICTURE MEN MEET
TO FIGHT CENSORSHIP LAW
Exhibitors Association Plans to Or
ganize a Lobby.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 27-Manufacturers
and exchange men are conducting today 8
meetings of the Pennsylvania Motion
Picture Exhibitors Association. which Is
holding a three days session here for the
purpose of organizing a fight to repeal
the State censorship law.
The organization of men engaged in
all branches of the motion picture busi-
ness was perfected at the two meetings
held yesterday with the exception of the
election of officers. Tn Y will be elected
at this afternoons meeting.
Tomorrow a committee OF five will be
appointed to take charge of the fight
against State censorship and taxes de-
clared TO be professionally high. This
committee will organize a lobby.
The so motion picture men who are
attending the session are confident that
the act will be repealed They say they
have the support OF Senator PenTose
and other Republican leaders.
Eight members Of the Legislature at
tended the meeting held in the Bolton
Hotel last night. and all pledged their
support OF any plans the association
might draft. They are Senator Joseph II.
Thompson Of Beaver. and Representa-
tives William II. Wilson, Harry l.,
Hackett and Isadore Stern, Of Philadel-
phia, and Wallace b. Benn, Norman A,
Whitten, william Dodds and A c, Stein.
OF Allegheny.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
WHEAT EXPORTERS
HERE SEEK TO LIMIT
EUROPE'S DEMANDS
Prices, Too High, a Danger
to This Country. Says
Statement of Shane Bros.
& Wilson Co.

why should the price OF wheat go up?
1t should not" says a statement !Ist
issued by the Shane Brothers & Wilson
Company, exporter of breadstuffs, of this
city, to its foreign correspondents.
Foreign buyers have been Offering too
much for grain and -four, according to
the statement; the prices offered and
paid have been too large and it is only by
an analysis of the true situation that the
market can be returned to normal con-
dition.
while the crop harvested in 1914
exceeded that of 1918 by 12S,OOO 600
bushels, the total available supply
for the crop year exceeded the
preceding' year by only 100000
bushels, for The reason that the carry
over on July 1, 1914, was 100000 bushels
less than the preceding year.
There is no doubt that the little
wheat remaining in this country for ex-
port will command a very high price.
There scents to be no limit to the price
that foreigners are willing to pay for it.
and indeed this is not astonishing when
one considers that the European crop Is
S25, 100000 bushels less than last year and
two of their main sources of supply are
absolutely closed to them. Australia.
which is generally counted on for 60 900, 900
bushels, is quite out of it on account of
Its crop failure, and Russia's outlet to the
Mediterranean is closed. Unless the Allies
can open the Dardanelles to permit the
passage OF Russia's grain to the hungry
millions in western Europe we are likely
to see very much higher prices for wheat
than have already been recorded"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
MAYOR TO ADDRESS
DINERS ON PLAN FOR
NEW PHILADELPHIA
Leaders in Every Branch of
Business Activity Will
Speak at Meeting on Feb
ruary 9.

Mayor Blankenburs will speak at the
New Philadelphia Dinner" at the Manu-
facturers' Club, on February 0, when 500
Of the leading representatives Of this
citys banking, manufacturing and mari
time interests meet to launch the cam
paign to advertise Philadelphia as "the
worlds greatest work-shop"
II was understood for some time that
the Mayor would be present hut not until
would be one Of the speakers. The com
mlttee in charge today announced the
following list of speakers:
Alba b. Johnson president of Baldwin
Locomotive Works
j. Howell Cummings, president Of the
John b. stetsen Company.
Cyrus II. X Curtis president of the
Curtis Publishing Company and of the
PUBLIC LEDGER Company.
George w. Norris. Director OF the De-
partment of Wharves, Docks and Fer
ries
j. S. w Holton president of the Phila-
dolphla Maritime Exchange
John Gribbcl, president OF the Fair
mount Savings Trust Company and the
Royal Electrotype Company,
Samuel Curwen, president of the j. G.
Brill Company.
Levi l.. Rue, president of the Philadel-
phia National Bank.
James T. Baum, president of the Sup
plee-Bddle Hardware Company.
w. w. Atterbury vice president of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Charles II. Harding, vice president and
treasurer of the Erben- Harding & CO.
William l.. Turner, vice president Of the
Quaker Lace Company.
David Kirschbnum, president of the A.
b. Klrschbaum Company
Edward j. Cattell, city statistician.
Ernest 7. Trigg, chairman of the COM
mttee, pointed out today that in in
viting speakers 1t had been the thought
of the committee to select men who were
widely known in the particular field in
which they were engaged Each man, In
a flve-minute address, will explain why
Philadelphia's branch of the industry
he represents leads the world, and each
will explain the course of development
by which this pre-emnence was attained
The form Of the invitations was agreed
upon at the meeting of the committee in
the. Bourse yesterday afternoon. These
will be sent out late this week The
detailed plan of the campaign will not
be made public until the time of the
dinner. when cooperation and help from
all present will be sought.
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CHINESE UP In ARMS
AS JAPAN MENACES
SOVEREIGN RIGHTS
Demands From Toxic Re-
garded as Threat to Ma
ton and Likely to Arouse
World Powers.

NEW YORK, Jan. H.-Cabled advees
received here by houses having impor-
tant connections in the East serve to
confirm press reports of the indignation
felt among all classes of Chinese society
against Japan, provoked by the de-
! mands Of the latter nation as formulated
In the note handed to the Chinese Gov
ernment on January q, through the
Japanese Minister.
This paper set forth 81 requests" the
most important of which are:
That China surrender to Japan ell ex-
listing concessions in favor OF Austria
and Germany and bind herself not to
grant any future cvoncesslons except to
Japan: permission to build n railroad
through certain district Of north China
bordering on Manchurta and turn over to
Japan certain mighty valuable mining
privileges in the Yangtse Valley, and in
Shan Tung and Fuklen provinces
Compliance with the demands Of the
Mlkado's Government would amount to al
most surrender Of Chinese sovereignty
giving the Japanese grip on certain es-
sential avenues of national wealth which
would nullfy the efforts of the central
Chinese Government. 1t Is commonly
expressed that Japan zones OF influence
would rapidly become virtually Japanese
provinces
The spirit of the Chinese people is also
sorely chafed because Of the report as
siduously circulated that the Chinese army
is to be reorganized by German officers.
This Is absolutely denied in the highest
circles.
China is watching with anxious eyes Rhe
apparent preparations Of Japan to retain
it's hold on Kiao-Chau and the other
points in Shan Tung Province, which has
been taken from the Germans. The fact
that Japanese forces have secured a def
mite footing in a rich district of China
Is n thorn in the side of all its vast popu-
lation 1t is the eliminating incident In
a series of aggressions which have i'm
bued the peaceful Chinaman with far
ing hate of the Japanese.
In attempting to prepare an answer to
the note of the Mikado's Ministers the
Chinese Government is confronted with
another difficulty. Compliance would in
evitably bring a storm of protest from
other nations having important grants in
the f1owery kingdom. Investors through
out the world would combat the proposi-
ton that China give concessions exclu-
slvely to Japan
This situation brings TO a climax troubles
which have been pending for long while,
and may settle once and for all whether
China will submit to practical sovereign
ty by Japan or will risk the chances of
another conflict with its powerful neigh
bor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27

Three months in the House of Cor
rection then"
Poetry and policemen don't mix well,
especially early in the morning. When
Policemen Anderson and Boyle heard
John Bruner quoting Longfellow and
shakespeare II aroused their ire. But the
presence OF the bluecoats did not deter
the poet in the least He blazed forth
louder than ever and then launched into
an Grafton about the rights of mankind
ana the futility OF success. Windows
were raised and other voices filled the
ar Bruner replied to his critics on both
sides of the street Then the noIicaynen
station. S''ee'S
What is your occupation?" asked
Magistrate Hagerty.
Work and [ have never been ao-
qualnted' said the poet loftily.
We'll III introduce you" said the
You can learn all about it in a thre.
months stay at Holmesburg"
a man was standing in the middle n,
the car tracks on Germantown avs,t1a
ana refused to pay attention 10 tbe
warning gonss Of the troIleys. Police
irh lian LaVls pulled MIN to the sidewalk.
me stranger handed him a card II
bore the words, Il ann deaf and dumb d,
When the man was brought bafora
MAGISTRATE Pennock he started 10 tsiS
In the sign language, but his anenr
vocabulary seemed TO be limited 10
thumbs 4"
This is the fellow who blew omen tho
safe at the postoffice," said Davis with
a wink "'''
That's a 'frame-up. shouted tba
prisoner In angry mood.
Three months" said the Magistrata
Fortified with the memory OF II dis-
charges that HIS smile had won from
Fhiladelphia magistrates. Edward Beech
lie, an old man with a liking for min
walked sheepishly TO the hearing ronn,
rain at the 18th ana Vine streets poliee
station, MAGISTRATE Emely sat Behind
the rail He looked severe.
Your Honof." said Beechlie. looking m
at him, I'm here again. / took a Itfis
too much last night" Then he krinnsd
the grin that had been so successful III
the other hearings,
Well" said Emely. relentina ~
guess you'd better stay on 1t for a while
or Wen send you TO the House OF COR
rection. You're disehargeds
Beeehlle heard the words unmOved He
edged closer 10 the rain.
say. Judge" he pleaded "alnt you
sot q spare dime for q drink"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
TAFT AGAINST BILL
TO BUY SHIPS, HOPES
FILIBUSTERS WIN
Former President Declares
Private Capital Will Not
Be Invested in Competition
With United States.
nv PERRY ARNOLD
uhited Press stan Correspondent
fC,nnNflahl InIh hr IfnIteh Irc.n \

tSopyright, lOlO BY United FressD
NEW YORK, Jan. Undetermined OPP
Position 10 the Administration shipping
PIN, pending IN the Senate. was declared
here today by William Howard Taft.
In an Interview with the United Press,
the former President vigorously COM
nicnded the filbuster against the bill, led
by Senator Burton, OF Ohio.
~ am positively opposed to the ship
ping bill" he said. do I think II will
paes7 That seems to depend now on
the success OF the filibuster."
MIR. Taft passed through this city from
New Haven early today on his way to
the University Of Virginia to deliver a
lecture. He IL intensely interested In the
shipping bill in its relation to commerce
and economic conditions.
american private capital will certainly
not be Invested In business which comes
In competition with the Government" Mr.,
TAFT said. THAT is exactly the situation
presented in the shipping bill. l am
vigorously opposed to Government owner
ship In any form. 1 have had some eX-
perlence with a type of Government
owhership--the Panama Railroad and the
Panama Steamship Line. But they were
OF q different character,
~ agree with Senator Root. / do not
Know how long the Republican flllbuster
In the Senate can prevent passage OF the
bill, but Senator Burton has had con-
siderable experience as a tiilibuster.
at also depends on the extra session
question Every one, think wants to
avoid session after March held solely
for the purpose of passing appropriation
measures scheduled for consideration dur
ing this short session. but which might
be blocked ny an unbroken flibuster.
Il can see no good in the shipping
rfeasure, and my opposition to 1t is un-
aiterable.'
Mr. taft refused to be drawn into any
political discussion. He fatty declined
to comment on President Wilson's speech
at Indianapolis.
sixty-fte pounds below his weight as
President. Mr.. Taft appeared in perfect
physical condition He seemed happy in
his role of college professor and private
citizen. He smilingly said he was. He
Travelled alone, with handbag and
suitcase
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
6 OUT OF "a FIRE HOSE
SECTIONS FAIL IN TEST
One, 1116 Years Old, Had Cracked
Inner Tube.

Six sections of fire hose out Of "A
examined We're found defective today at
the headquarters OF the Fire Bureau,
Juniper and Race streets, in the test al
old hose. The hose so far tested is the
property OF engine company No. 27, 22d
street and Columbia avenue.
All hose more than three years old Is
to be tested by Edward Horter, OF the
Bureau Of Fire. There are 5000 feet in
the department, and II is estimated II
would require two months, working day
and night to do the work
The three pieces of hose found defec-
tive today all were old One, the inner
Tube OF which was cracked was 1lR
years old The two others were 8 years
old Pin holes were found in them.
Each section. SO feet long, is to be sub
jseted TO a pressure of 200 pounds The
old section that was broken was under
ii5 pounds at the time, J. II. Rowland,
ensineer FOR the committee OF fre pre-
getltion Of the National Board of Under
writer's. said that, in view OF its age. the
hose stood the test well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
CANS INTRODUCES BILL
FOR "TRACKLESS TROLLEYS"
Measure Amends Stage and Omnibus
Law of 1873.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 2.-"Trackless
trolleys" may become a reality IN Penn
sylqania II bill introduced IN the House
this morning by Representative Slgmuhd
J. Cans, of Philadelphia is passed.
The Public Service Commission some
time ago refused TO permit a corporation
to operate "trackless trolleys' In the
small towns In the Perklomen Valley, be-
cause the law was silent as 10 their regu-
lation Cans bill amends the stage ana
omnibus law Of 1916 so as TO place the
same speed regulations and impose the
same licenses as the automobile license
Law OF 1918
The "trackless trolley" was first pro-
posed IN Pennsylvania about IS months
ago The scheme was to have cleo
trieally-propelled vehicles which obtained
their motive power from overhead troll
ley wires run on the streets without
tracks. The purpose was 10 eliminate a
large part Of the cost OF maintenance.
and DO away with tearing up OF streets
10 lay tracks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
NEW POST FOR BRUMBAUGA
Governor Elected President of state
Board of Agriculture.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. 27-rhc
Pennsylvania State Board Of Agriculture
today elected Governor Martin g. Brum.
baugh president, ana the following other
officers for the coming year,
:, Vice presIdcnts-F y. Kerrick, bradford
county; j. J.. Yotrg, Franklin County and
c.. II. Dewitt Tuga County.
seGretary-N. Il. crltchneld. Secretary Of AE-
Assistant sccrctary--R ]. Weld Warren
County
Executive Committees s. Biyhoider. Arm
strong CoGntv: q. r. Barnes York County, =.
s; Transformation, Lehlgh County. Howard q.
McGownn, Berks County: NJ II. Naginey, Mif-
Mn County: \. j! Kahler. LycOmlng County;
Clark II, Bower, Perry county Mathew Rog-
ers, Junata County, and John Shocner, Schuyl-
Kill County.
The morning was given over to adj
dresses by Prof. II. A. Surface, state
Economic zooloEist, and Dr. Joseph
kalbfus. secretary of the State Game
Commission
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON, ]

WASHINGTON, Jan. "
For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Unsettled tonight and THURSDAY
colder Thursday; gentle TO moderate
northeast winds. becoming variable.
The crest OF the Eastern area OF hsh q
barometer has moved TO the Gulf Of 81
Lawrence. but the pressure has not as.
creased materially over the Eastern heli
OF the country during the last q hours
However the temperatures have llssn
slightly at most places and eloqalnss'
has Increased over the Atlantic slatSs
An intense cold wave has moved INTO las
Missouri basin from the far NorthTssS,ss ~
The barometric pressure Is apose We. ~
inches over the Dakotas, with temper.
ature 40 degrees below zero reported fS,n ~,
Williston and ~ degrees below from ~
Appelle, directly north OF WilisIoh M ~
Canada. Light snow Is falling on wv
advance OF the cold area.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
CAUGHT BETWFEN AUTOS

Michael Grimes, chauffeur for Henry
Tatnall, of Bryn Mawr, vice president Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. is in the
Medico-C Chlrurgical Hospital as the re-
suit of an accident in the garage OF the
Automobile Club. 2Sd and Ludlow streets,
when he was caught between two AUTO
mobiles and his leg was cut. Grimes.
who is 81 years old, lives on Montgomery
avenue, Bryn Mawr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
TWO BILLS TO PROHIBIT
CASE BEER SALES OFFERED
Measures in Legislature Would Re
strict Delivery to Licensed Dealers.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 27.-Two bills were
introduced in the Legislature yesterday,
one by Mr. Sensenich, of westmoreland,
in the Senate, and the other by Mr..
Gingery, of Clearfeld, In the House,
either of which will, If passed do away
altogether with case beer and family
trade in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Sensenich, according to accounts.
had the "speak-easy" and the club In
mind when he offered a measure pro-
hibiting brewers. distillers and whole
sGlers from selling their products to any
one except licensed liquor dealers. In
addition TO this he explained tnat the
primary object of his bill was to pre-
vent the wholesalers from sending into
mining towns. where there are no IL
censed saloons, liquor by the wagon load.
The Gngery bill is along substantially
the same lines, the penalty provided
being Il fine of $1,000 and the loss of license
for five years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
BILL AIMED AT USURERS
Dunn Thus Describes Measures Pro-
viding semi-monthly Pay.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. H.-Represen-
tative James A. Dunn, OF Philadelphia, a
Ware lieutenant, introduced bill in the
House today, to have the city employees of
Philadelphia paid semi-monthIy, instead
Of monthly. He introduced a similar
measure yesterday, applying to Philadel-
phia County employees.
Both measures are aimed at the loan
sharks, he said. Under the system of
monthly payment, many city and county
employees are forced 10 borrow from loan
sharks for their current expenses, and
their lives are made uncomfortable hy
''hounding' With pay envelope await
once, very few will have to borrow he
argued, and in addition TO being a con-
venience to the city and county en-
ployes the new system of payment wouId
help to keep them out of the clutches OF
the loan sharks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
KA1sER's BIRTHDAY FETEs
Germans Here to Celebrate in Honor
of DaY.

The 56th birthday of the German Kaiser
will be celebrated in this city tonight by
vetrans who have served at any time IN
the. German army. Nearly 200 members
of the 12 German societies in Philadelphia
will meet at Casino Hall, I'd street and
Girard avenue. to banquet and do honor
to the German Emperor
Magistrate Emely will speak on tho
present situation in Europe and the Rev
George Bomboffe, pastor of the st. Paul's
Luthern Church, Sd and Brown streets,
will discuss the life of the Emperor
William Yost will preside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
WILLIAM n. HARRIS

NEW YORK. Jan. 2f.-William H. Har-
ris, formerly vice president OF the Amer
lean Tobacco Company and associated
with tho Pullman Company In Chicago.
died Monday at bis home at Irylngton-
~ T., in hts e0fh year He
vas az one time chairman Of the British
American Tobacco Company ana took
active rart in Obtaining foreign trade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
4 aovERNoR INvITEg SUNDAY

Billy Sunday and Mrs Sunday re-
esived an Invitation today from Governor
Hatfield, OF West Virginia. to attend the
annual reception to be given members
of the State Lesislature on Friday night.
OWNS 10 the Philadelphia campaign work
the evangelist found II necessary to de-
cline the Invitation. Mr.. Sunday ana
Governor Hatfield have been friends Tor
q long time. II Is said that the campaign
Of the evangelist IA West Virginia last
fsaf was largely responsible for its yot-
nz io 90 dry"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-27
BIG MERCANTILE TAX IN CITY
Size of Collections an Indication Of
Prosperity.

There Is no depression in mercantile
business in Philadelphia If the amount
OF taxes collected by the mercantile ap,
praisers and returned to the City Treas
cation
The total mercantile tax collections
thus far In January aggregate $sI,5Izsl
an amount far in excess of the payments
during the same period of 1914 The
growth OF mercantile business In Phila-
delphia indicated by the tax returns has
oeeasioned surprise to State and city otfi-
ciaIs.
small storekeepers have paid the bull,
Of the tax this year, the larger corpora-
tions usually paying their taxes in March
and April.