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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23

across in front Of It. The dog followed
but les tail was caught by the wheels and
the end of II nipped of "as clean as
whistle" The motorman stopped the car
the dog yelled, cop arrived The police
man saw Jim on the opposite side Of the
street grinning.
Seems to give you a lot Of satisfaction"
said the cop.
''You bet" replied Jim; "the car nearly
got him"
IL then dawned upon the policeman that
he had seen Burke around n number of in
j,red dogs in the neighborhood lie took
him before Magistrate Baker
Jim admitted his hatred for dogs and
confessed that he first got them mad and led
them on a chase in front of cars and
wagons, so that they would be either killed
or MANNED.
When the prisoner declared he did this for
the sake of mankind, the Magistrate
couldn't see it that way.
Even a dog has right to live until IL
does something which deprives It of that
pleasure" said the Judge, so, for the sake
OF these suffering animals, think you had
better rest in the county prison for 10
days"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23
IMMIGRATION BILL
GOING TO SCRAP HEAP
Similar Fate for Corrupt Prac-
tees Measure Also Pre-
dicted in Senate

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.--That both the
immigration bill and the corrupt practices
bill are doomed to the legislative scrap
heap was the view Of Republican and
Democratic leaders in the Senate today.
Yesterdays defeat of the insurgent move
ment against the Administration program
plainly Indicated the senate's desire to
quit with the passage of the revenue bill,
II was pointed out.
The supporters Of both the immigration
and the corrupt practices measures expect
to make another combined assault on the
caucus program and try to force action
before adjournment, but the regulars in
sisted they had enough votes to block any
further rebellion. Both Republicans and
Democrats are anxious to get away next
week. and this, along with word from
the White House that the President would
surely veto the immigration BILL has ser
iously crippled the insurgents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23
Police Court Chronicle

Every dog makes 1t harder for man to
live, according to Jim Burke.
He actually believes that every ordinary
dog carries enough microbes to fill a ceme
terry. Jim says Tire worst of 1t is, the dog
Is dangerous and doesn't know IL. Burke.
therefore, contends that it's his right to
eliminate as many dogs as possible to pre-.
serve the human race.
AS he has nothing more serious to do, he
has been carrying out his antidog cam
paign with quite a little success Jim
doesn't attack a dog with club or a brick
Neither does he feed It poison. His proc
ess of elimination is much more subtle.
Should lonely dog be discovered taking
nap on doorstep. Jim begins by annoy
ing him. That's just how he started on
the victim which brought him to the at.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23
PostOfice WuI Aid
Men to Jobs on Farms
wAsHINCToN. AUG. %.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
ITO MEET farm demands for labor
i in the approaching harvest sea-
son, Postmaster General Burleson
today announced that the facilities
of his department would be utilized
to the utmost to "bring the jobless
men and the manless jobs together"
Postmasters in every town and
hamlet were given instructions to
list prospective wage-earners and
employers as an aid to the campaign
now being conducted by the Federal
Employment Bureau under the
supervision of Assistant Secretary
of Labor Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23
BENEFIT FOR SCHOOL
st. Bonaventure's to Hold Carnival In
stead of Forbidden Block Party

A carnival will be held Friday and satur-
day nights under the auspices of the St
Clements L. and D. Association for the
benefit of st. Bonaventure's new school,
Ninth and Cambria streets.
II was originally planned to have a block
party. but owing to the spread of infantle
paralysis. the permit was revoked by the
Board Of Health, and the carnival will now
be held in the school hall, Ninth and Au-
burn streets. All children under the age of
1e will be barred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23
Hospital Sells Dwellings

The womens Hospital OF Philadelphia
has sold to John w. Losko the dwellings
1334.36-50-52.54 Haines street. Germantown.
lots is by "a feet. for a price not disclosed.
The houses are assessed at $500 each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23

tention of the police. The dog was nap.
ping near Fourth and Dickinson streets.
The animal gave a low growl of disap.
proval when Burke stepped on his tail.
When Burke gave him n sneaky pinch the
dog tried to gather in Jims fingers, but
missed by a few inches Burke then gave
it vicious punch in the side.
The dog sprang at him and Burke led It
a chase down Fourth street A car was
running in the same direction. Jim darted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-23
The Only Motor
That Improves With Use

The Wil1ys-K Knight motor appeals to every true
economist.
1t is the only motor in the world that improves
with use.
The longer it runs, the smoother, sweeter and
more powerful it becomes.
ALI motors are more or less good for the first
three or four thousand miles. Then the
wear, tear and friction start their deadly
work and gradually eat their lives away.
But the sliding sleeves of the WHY'S Knight
Motor get smoother and smoother and
smoother. Each 1000 miles you run add to
its economy and efficiency.
No Willys-Knight Motor has ever worn out.
No carbon troubles, no pounding and banging,
practically no gear shifting Just a gentle
operation that's as smooth as silk and as soft.
No valve grinding. Carbon makes it run the
smoother-the only motor in the world that
makes an advantage of carbon.
The Knight Motor is the power plant pre-
terred by Kings, Queens and royalty of
Europe They all use it.
And now you can have the same thing-at a
popular price.
No other car in the entire history of the auto
mobile business ever attracted such inter-
national attention. No other new car in the
same price class ever sold so rapidly.
Stop in and have a look at the WHY'S Knight
motor. Drive 1t yourself and feel its Won
derful power, pep and flexibility.
Once you own WHY'S Knight notored car.
you'll never be content to drive anything else.
Come in and see it at once.
Overland Motor Company, Distributors
323-57 Broad ST.. Philadelphia. Bell phone-Wanut 1897
The WiIIys-overIand Company. Toledo. Ohio
-A-asAuaA-
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
THIS IS THE LIFE
Judge and Mrs. w. F. Mangan En-
 tcrtain Playground Workers,

One of the most enjoyable events of the social season of the play ground workers, was held last even- ing at the home of Judge and Mrs. William F. Mangan on Trinity street. To show the high esteem in which MT. and Mrs. Mangan are held by the playground assistants, a basket of flowers was given Mrs. Mangan and a box of cigars to the Judge.
 During the evening whist was played, Miss Katheryn Ringrose win ming ladies' first prize. Honors for the male sex were captured by Charles Walsh A bountiful collation. was served during the evening.
 Songs were rendered by Misses Crowley, CrOnin, Walsh and a quartet consisting of Messrs. Riley. Walsh. Martin and Crowley. The Compounce quintet which became famous in one evening for their singing ability led by Miss Grace Burns, and Miss Beg ley, Cox and Roarden were the same riot that followed their work last Friday. A mock trial was held, talk ing the place of a one act playlet en- titled "Conning a Kidder" on account Of the absence of the principal.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
At Pumping Station.

Pumping Station, Aug. 17.-The entire company encamped at the Pumping Station today for guard duty after a ten mile march under a sun that took a few pounds from every one that had any extra weight to spare Such case is quite out of the question since Sergeant Pickup left the camp. When the company arrived for duty a number of the men looked quite exhausted. The march from Camp Little, although tedious, was over a winding road on the crest of a chain of high hills that gave the most magnificent view of the sur rounding country that the men have yet experienced in this wonderland. Smiles to help depict the various scenes that we have enjoyed are best given with movies. FoX's has given scenes that the men have wondered at but now their skepticism has ceased. The sight of the road itself was well worth the hard march. It led us winding in and out at near right angles over sudden changes of scenery. At this writing a number of us have made the lookout barracks st the top of one of the many hills into an improved writing table and are hurrying out respective literary at tempts before the light ceases. In the meanwhile the spot that a few minutes ago had a golden sunset to convert us from anything but nature study grows less vivid, the low hang ing white clouds at the right touched with various colors and the peaks of the distant Sierra grow dinner as the twilight gives place to impending darkness; while the dark clouds further north threaten sheets and
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

cused had agreed to pay his wife $6 n week for six months. A bond of S2OO was required by the court and was furnished,
 Peter Ludorf represented by Judge William F. Mangan, pleaded not guilty to the charge of assaulting Joseph Wiskoski. The trouble oc cured yesterday afternoon at a, new building the accused is erecting for the complainant. Ludorf was found guilty as charged and a fine of $5 was Imposed.
 That his wife takes all his wages and puts the money in the bank in her own name, was the reason ad yanced by Tony De Boskey for getting drunk and assaulting her at their home on Orange street yesterday afternoon. He was fined SIP and costs
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

buzzards, prairie dogs and iackrab- change in scenery and vegetation is continuous. Cactus is the only plant that finds success in getting nourish- ment from the soil and many varie- ties of this plant were everywhere in sight At intervals, where water was in plenty, veritable oasis with grass and trees would pop in view.
 Mining Camp Explored.
 We were given our first exploration of mining camp at Escorita. The camp was of considerable size with a street of tents, giving shelter to a cos mopolitan crew, if ever such a classi- ftcation can be given. This mine, one Of the several in this section, secures very good copper ore. At OUT present location tonight a small vein of gold is being worked with good success only few yards from camp.
 Fifty miles along the route we stop ped at the famous San Xavier Mis- sion, founded in 1892. This mission is well kept up and is a magnificent structure, being visible many miles along the valley.
 The next few days promise a lot of hard work in final preparation for the twenty days of separation from civilization. We will work with Mo- gales as base so all mail will reach us in due time if addressed as usual.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
City Hens

Goodness of Aunt Delia's Bread" sadvt.
 Paul Klambt, turner teacher for the 5rner society, has rendered his Signation to take effect January 1. Several of the local factories al-
 wed the girl employees to quit yes- Gday on account of the excessive ! sRt.
 Plans for the coming convention of A French societies in this city next Rnth are rapidly nearing completion. zs. Jacob Raumgaertner is drilling @horus which will sing at the masses be held in St. Peters church. AHMrs, Frank O'Brien of 70 Vine Aeet rendered party to friends last Aning, the party including several @al nurses. A very pleasant even- was spent.
 8Ilerk Anderson of the civil service snmlsslon has received applications m fifteen young men who desire continent to the supernumarary zlce force. Examinations will be 7d 1n few weeks.
 @Ieorge KOlOdny of S1 Broad street Nl Jack Stepanian of North street the latest victims of the bicycle
 pnng epidemic which seems to be 8valent about the city. Both young #n left their wheels in front of the M. C. A. recently and when they @ae out the bicycles were missing.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
WILL SUBMIT REPORT.
egate Jurgen to Tell Eagles About
 Grand Lodge Convention.

Fast President Frederick H. Jur- #, delegate to the national conven- a1 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles zd recently in Savannah, Ga, at a zeting of the local aerie this even will give detailed report of the Biness sessions of the grand lodge. some of the incidents connected Ih the trip. Speaking of the south, Jurgen stated that, the torrid ether which has been in evidence To for several weeks was not to be md in that section. He also found Pck of progressiveness on the part ssome cities in not having up-to- Ie pavements. buildings and other proyements common in New Eng sd. En route to the convention the sty saw some of the devastation gsed by the recent floods In West Eginia. Trees uprooted, houses 8ting along miniature rivers and aers upturned were some of the hts the flood presented.
 Rn the return trip, MT. Jurgen, kh a delegation of members from section, stopped at Norfolk, Zere the navy yard was inspected. party also saw the German vil-
 b which has been erected by the Hors on the informed ships in. that Sbor. MT. Jurgen speaks the Ger Al language tluenly and in this Ahner was able to converse with the sors, who were fairly willing to s. The monotonous life of 1oung- around is beginning to tell on the SDrs, who yearn to return to the 2herland. They speak in the high 2terms of the treatment being ac- He'd them. The return of the &tschland was of the greatest in Est to these sailors for the subma-
 s carried letters from the sailors Friends in Germany, the first that &e passed between them since they < their native land.
 #he business session of the grand Be showed the order to be flourish throughout the country, particu- #E in the New England states, where Ed strides have been made. Cough the efforts of MT. Jurgen it &kely that the local aerie will be bred with a visit from Past Su- 8ne Grand Worthy President Frank SHerring who expects to make a s. in this section in the fall. MT. Bring has never been here, but Agates speak in the highest terms aim.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
SENT TO INFBRIATES FARM
Old Offender Is Sent Away F'or Six
 MOnths-Othcr Cases

Michael Smith was in court this morning charged with drunkenness and with resistance. He pleaded guilty to the first count and not guilty to the second. Judge James IT. Mes kill was on the bench. Officer Cos grove testified that he was called to the rear of Main street saloon yes terday where he found Smith lying in drunken condition. After being placed under arrest he put up a strenuous fight, striking the officer on the face. The accused offered no de- fcnse. A six months sentence to the state farm for inebriates was imposed
 Attorney P. F. McDonough ap- rcared ill court as counsel for Helgar Andersen who pleaded guilty yester- day to the charge of non-5upport Prosecutor klett stated that the ac-
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
STUDIES EVICTION OF FRENCH.
Spanish Premier Intends to Take No
 Nasty Action.

Madrid, Spain, Aug. "A, via Paris, 1.40 a. m.-The recent note of the French government to neutrals pro- testing against the treatment of the French inhabitants of Lille, Roubaix and Turcoing by the Germans will be the subject of serious study by Pre- mier Romanones, so as to permit him to act according to strict neutrality, the premier states. The Spanish gov ernment will consult other neutral nations regarding their attitude be- fore giving France an answer, he adds.
 Premier Romanones already has taken steps to learn the opinion of the American government as well as that of other neutral nations, on the mat ter.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
Especial Correspondence by J. F.
 COnnerS.)


 Nogaies, Arizona, Aug. 16.-To- night the boys of Go. I are making preparations for guard duty at the jumping station, eight miles from this soldiers paradise. Line duty has not fallen to our lot for a week or more and this is a new line to patrol. Sun day the First regiment will withdraw from it's lofty c;,nip and dare the hardships that a long hike may inn pose on the men. It will be a good test for endurance When the regi- ment again claims the heights as it's home, recognition will undoubtedly be slow. Mess halls, electric lights, telephones and every other camp con- venience will have been completed when the journey comes to an end 1t is believed that the mail deliveries will now be handled from this station, making extra work for Chaplin Berg's delivery wagon.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
ANGLERS IN CONTEST.
Fly and Bait Casting Joust at Newark,
 N. J.

Newark, N. J., Aug. 24.-EXpert anglers from different parts of the country are cOntesting today in the annual fly and bait casting tourna- ment here in connection with the cele- bratiOn of the two hundred and f1f- ueth anniversary of the founding of this city Only one contest was com pleted yesterday. This was the cast Tor accuracy with onequarter ounce bait, for which eight prizes were of tered, all of which were taken by contestants from Chicago. William Stanley of the Illinois Casting club of that city won first prize with a per- centaGe of 99.4 having made eight perfects casts out of ten.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

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New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
Events Tonight

High class photo drama, Fox's the ater.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures, KeeneyS theater.
 New Britain aerie, F. o. E., meets in Eagles hall.
 Landers camp, M. w. A., meets at 34 Church street.
 Emmett club meets at 321 Main street.
 Sir Francis Drake lodge, S. of St. G.. meets at 89 Arch street.
 Court Friendly, F. of A., meets in Judd'S hall.
 Journeymen Barbers meet at 34 Church street.
 Washington camp, P. o. s. of A., meets in G. A. R. hall.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
INSANE MAN CAPTURED.

hcob Kroll, claiming Ann Arbor, h., as his home, is held at the po- station on a technical charge of |rancy, pending relief of friends are seeking money to send him k home. For several days Kroll been acting queerly in the vicinity Hartford avenue and last evening Der Perry took him in charge. At
 police station Kroll said he was pcialist from "the cradle to the alderman in Ann Arbor. If the eers didn't believe it they could Nut factory No. 1, Ann Arbor find out"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24
STARTS AFTER PRISONER.

Detective Andrew J. Richardson to- day started for Albany, N. Y, to se- cure the signature of Governor Whit man to eXtradition papers wich will turn Michael Fasane over to the local police to stand trial for assault with intent to kill. It is expected that Fasane will be arTaigned on Satur- day. It is alleged he tried to kill his wife by shooting.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-24

The second event, light tackle dis tance fly, was uncompleted. In this Hiram w. Hawes of Canterbury, Conn.,, using a five-ounce rod was in the lead with a cast of 102 feet 2 inches, said to be a new record.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-14

dulness is found in the fact that
tchoolroom methods do not equally
suit all children.
Some children, for example. are
"ear.minded" when they come 10
school. and fEd II hard to learn
through the eyes. from books and
hlackboards. For a time such chill
dren have more or less difficulty il
keeping Up 10 grade.
Again, the influence OF defective
hearing and defective vision must
be taken into account.
\ child whose hearing is poor, or
child who is a victim OF eye-strain,
necessarily Is greatly handicapped in
point of doing efficient study, and
may readily be mistaken for dull
lard
Many n child has been transform
ed from an intellectual weaklin6
into a bright. successful scholar by
the simple device OF giving him
properly fitted eyeglasses.
Other billiards have been redeem
I'd intellectually by a slight surgical
operation for the removal OF adenoid
g-owths. These growths, by inter
fer!ng with the breathing, have poig-
oned The blood supply 10 the brain,
thus causing fatigue ~ any attempt
to study.
Relieved of the adeaoidS an al
i''st miraculous increase In mental
power has cften resulted.
Children suffering from digestive
trouble may likewise seem 10 be
billiards. because OF the chronic pois-
cning of their brain by the products
Of indigestion. Given suitable treat
ment their FEE observation-disclosures be
comes a thing Of the past.
In short. II is an unjust and haz'
ardous thing TO stamp any child as
"a born defective" until all other
possible causes OF mental backward
ness have been absolutely ruled out.
This IL something that parents,
teachers. and school authorities will
do well never 10 forget.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-14

n reads like an Arabian Nights
story TO learn OF the recent profita-
BILE deals made by Charles w. Morse
cx-banker. who Is now back In the
shipping business. Two OF his com
panies are said TO have made what
is probably n new record In the pay
ment OF stock dividends. Two OF
his new Atlantic shipping companies.
after being in operation less than
ono month. have paid large divi-
dcnds to their stockholders. One
company paid 100 per cent in cash
and the other rs per cent. The Fred.
erick Steamship Co. organized on
Jan. 10. II said to have paid 100 per
cent and the rs per cent by the
Aruro Steamship Co. organized on
the same dste.--Black Diamond.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-03-14
The Use of Diplomacy

We have sought through diplo-
matte means 10 gain the recognition
OF those rights which we might
have secured by war. This is the
function Of diplomacy; but OF course
1t IL not picturesque II always re-
quires time and patience. You can.
not dramtize negotiations by let
ter. And after all we like the
drama. We want scenery and a we'll
set stage. Personalities enchain our
minds. We want to see "our man
going up against their man" To
ask Tor facts and endure the red
tape OF the mysterious foreign Office
Is not half so appealing as TO call
out the guard" and "go TO It," That
Is 10 say, II is not half so appeal
ing IL you want the guard called out
and II you are anxious to be one OF
the gard yourself and TO pay the
bill yourself in your own dollars
and in your own blood.
The good lawyer settles his case
out OF court IL he can And In deal
ing with foreign powers the presI.
dent II he attorney for the people
OF the United States. He is not q
patient man by nature. His own az
fairs he handles in very direct and
fortnight manner. But in handling
the affairs OF his country the presi-
dent dare not be rash or do the at.
tractive, dramatic, impulsive thing
when the burden of his act must
fall on others.
This nation Is not willing TO sacri-
fee self-respect rather than fight.
But courageous and virilc people
with such "A war record as ours, and
resources Of men, money and min
erals such as we have, Is not look
ing for fight just TO establish It's
position in the world, or out OF an
insane, egotistic notion that II Is its
duty 10 police world that Is the
victim OF national egoism.
lin X. Lane, in Harpcr's Weekly.