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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
CONGRESSMAN BUTLER
SAYS HE HADN'T HEARD
OF 'MUZZLTNG' CHARGE
Representative Britton Tells
Him Daniels Is Assuming
Autocratic Position, if
Reports Are True
"GAGG1NG" is DENIED


| WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Because Rep
! resentative Thomas s. Butler. of West
| Chester. AT today's meeting of the Naval
| Affairs Committee. told Representative
Fred a. Britten. of Illinois. that he had
not heard of the "muzzling of naval Of
hcers." the Illinois member declared:
Then you don't read the newspapers" ="
mo, | don't" agreed the nennsylva-
nian.
"well," continued Mr.. Britten, "Ad-
miral Fiske agreed to speak in Chicago
ON preparedness, but he has been denied
that privilege by Secretary Daniels. He
has been given leave of absence on con-
dition that he does not speak or write
on the subject. We have heard that Of
fcers have been muzzled and gagged II
that Is true, the secretary is assuming
n very autocratic position"
The chairman of the committee denied
the "gagging and muzzlng" charges
saying that the secretary had denied Of
ficers the privilege of speaking and writ
ing on preparedness because 1t was de-
sired to have the public form its concu-
sions without naval influence.
Admiral Stanford, chief of the Bureau
of Yards and Docks, the first witness to-
day, was asked by Representative w. ].
Browning. OF New Jersey, whether the
Mare Island Navy Yard. which has been
awarded the contract to build one Of the
new battleshlps, instead OF League Island,
could do so without extension OF the
building ways. The admiral said 1t could
not He said that there would have to
be material increases before the ship
could be constructed.
Considerable debate resulted from testl-
mony given by Admiral Stanford. that
elaborate quarters for commandants of
navy yards are necessary because of their
social OBLIGATIONS.
How many officers are entertained by
a commandant In n year?' asked Repre-
sentative Finly Grey, of Indiana.
't don't know what the average is"
said the admiral but at the League
Island Navy Yard. when Admiral Togo,
Of the Japanese navy was there, so many
guests were entertained that there would
not have been room for another person
in the dining room"
'Who paid for that dinner" asked
Representative Britten.
'Thc commandant," was the reply.
did he have any special love for Adj
miral Togo or did he do 1t because his
official position demanded it?" pursued
Mr. Britten.
Because 1t was the CUSTOM said the
witness.
Opponents of increases in the navy at
tackled the appropriations made for Wash
ington automobiles TO commandants. They
asked for detailed statements "a to the
number of servants they have and what
the gardener and chauffeur receive in
salary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
iODAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Nefsria ~ ssaaoerson. 1907 Staub ST.. and Bridget
as.Ey RiiS RotSsteInne Ines5ngt 69g HilI Pa a., r,n.,.
,sssaelnlsk. 1911 s. ith St. "" S'' anu fsnhle
Is1a zsssl 3 jackson, $50 S, Hicks St. and
A.feslius :. Mei;awsSlsl ltsS SlslthaaEine st.
ezzsssn saa chsT hs ST., and Grace Malcolm. Ger
Ia B esiisSSu eesilihSun; Ocean city Nd. and
H.rr1s' lslli lii2 Latona 81. 49,
aAfper, symfs;s sir; sbIhSiIa' beia' Del. and Clara N.
/. s6issihssseslln sssln- iog9 g29IG9 Earp ST.. and Rosie
B 1ss isss,,s Y Henson, 1924 Asnen II. 49, 1''1
a =ifskan49; a2i u ID ID st. Ns~ ST. ana Ella
- Il ss,S; z; DOMAIN $40 81 i2th 81 and Beriha
~, Iisns. sn.liIllaps, ", 800 n. Percy 81. ma
.s,.ss 49, ,nlddick, SIS n fsit6SsSo oh a st. anu
Il 49, Myers. Jersey Shore. Pa. and Emma
''ssph cana Jersey Shore; Pa,
'.'a.. spaz Ffatkeiny. 25ns Amin ~ o. anu
E1lsas ,nS,1,innotta 205I e Firth St. and
'|}n |}is pm aliliIier 2igg T.. Firth St.
80 i5o2 n mi , sHarnoek st.. and Irene
+. faavorsai aias,s,sn. ,,l CHESTER. Pa. and Hester
fisas 60 IN n oSa e. 18Th St. ana Louis.
T. Il shrader, 1881 E. wishart 81. and
..f.a SIN ~ Z. Ontario 81.
sIoa. 10 ,, Slarion ST.. and Martha
s|@5h bloom. 2k3 y, Van Pelt st.. and
- hslssiey. 2a52 sydenham 81
tasz e 9se aiS E ri tenhouse II.
. |.. ~ HAfeinel az : X ngss s4ng ave.
= n NJ NaidNfu. 5ilg R2leRi 81,
~ IA -" SCUM So aha fhliiia
g y eolAl, H. ) ri il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
Typhoid at Ferris Industrial School

WILMINGTON. Del, Jan. I'm order
TO prevent the spread of typhoid fever
a the Ferris Industrial School the boys
there will receive SERUM treatment.
Twelve boys. out OF 72 at the school are
suffering with typhoid and there has
been one death. The spring, which fur
nlshed the water for the school. has been
tested and found pure, but there Is a fear
that the stream from which water is
secured TO water horses and cattle may
have become contaminated. The State
Board of Health is cooperating with the
school authorities to stop the spread of
the disease. a number of the boys at
the school have also suffered with grip
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
SAILORS SHUN NAVY RESERVE
But Former Jackies Are Ready in
Case of War, Say Officers

The United States Naval Reserve Is q
failure, according to naval officers The
majority Of former sailors prefer to re-
main civilians. though many express a
willingness TO enter the service In case
OF war
Lieutenant L. c. Hand. who is in charge
of the recruiting station at 1910 Arch
street. says that only 10 Philadelphians
have Joined the reserves since last March
Lieutenant Hand admitted that former
sailors were exhibiting little interest in
the reserve, but said that they had re-
sponded 10 an appeal sent from Wash
lngton in a manner that was entirely
satisfactory More than 1000 former sail
ors, since last March. have written to
the Department In Washington expressing
a Willingness to enter the service in case
of war
There are more than $1,000 sailors
throughout the country who have been
henorably discharged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
|gEEE AND RUSSIAN
HRTSTMAS BEGAN ON
STROKE OF MIDNIGHT
,.aorence in Time of Celebra-
IN Of Nativity Due to Varia-
tion Between Julian and
Gregorian Calendars
.pREssIvE SERVICE ES

,,ro to the Julian calendar.
ktcolu hooan with the strcke of mid
w .ndav All the Greek catholic and
k.s orthodox churches In PhIladel-
III, hold elaborate services which
Ha .itb High Mass nt midnight, and
tEnl,,Ss tEsn 18th Low Mass and vesper
z1ntllhNO ~ rouybout the succeeding twelve
,,eorencos in time Of celebration s
NY az act that the GreEorian Calen-
r. w. w not adorted by either the Greek
e r.ssia, churches at the time of Its
nsIon thus bringing their Christmas
rs later than that of any other
hurch.
N, a. Ntichael's Russian Orthodox
..ho,ic church High Mass was cele-
<ratsd at 10 o'clock this morning, and
"a yss.,o mixed choir acsised in the re-
q ialee snecial services were also held
y. Andrews Russian orthodox Cath
., rhurcb. 5th street and Fairmount
univ Virgin Russian Orthodox
.s,fic church, 2Sth street md Snyder
,," a.u and the Greek Catholic Church
ssnu ,ho tsyangelimos, 18th and Fitzwatcr
treets. "
a GREEK CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL.
& !, the Greek Catholic Cathedral. st.
- Ruthenian Catholic Church OF
- tmaculate Conception. ON Franklin
..se, above Brown, services began NJ
e |,sSniaht with n great nocturne. followed
High PontihCal Mass. celebrated
q ,ho NJ Rev. S. :. Ortynsky, who In
"a Greek Catholic Bishop of the Ruthe-
5lans in the United States. Bishop Or
rstv was assisted in the Pontifcal
fsss bv Father Basil Stetzyuk, Father
.snhacI Guriansky, Father Alexander
- and Father Denys Kulmakycky. The
.rmon which was delivered by the
<,shon had for it's subject the meaning
a the Christmas festival
4 Natutlnal and Low Mass was held at
IT o'clock this morning. followed by
Es,gh Mass ut 10 o'clock, Solemn Yes
srs with a sermon by Father Pyk will
ske place at o'clock this evening.
BISHOP CELEBRATES MASSES.
4 earvlces at the Cathedral will be con-
X,nued upon Saturday and Sunday. the
IA days following the Julian calendar
<hrstmas On Saturday morning at
/,cloek n special Low Mass will be ccle
Rated for those of the congregation who
lave to go to their work early, and
mere will be Masses at :. and 10 o'clock,
Ia latter High Mass. with sermon
IN Bishop Artynsky upon the Ruthehian
tpnerers in the present European war.
4espers. with n sermon, will take place
Il the evening. and the same program
&ill be observed on Sunday, with another
&ermon by the Bishop, having for Its
{heme, "The Advantages of America as
j Home"
. The Cathdral is elaborately decorated
&ith eight electrically lit Christmas trees,
Ind the sanctuary is cmb..lished by
thousands of many-colored electric ligh
Behind the altar silk draperies frame
heroic sized picture of the Virgin and
arectly before 1t a crib cof.-...ns figure
h the Christ Child surrounded by tall,
tghted candles.
Fat the High Mass held at midnight
bore than 25OO persons we're present and
tany stood outside .he entrance for
hex of room within
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
FLEET BRAVES 7O-MILE GALE
U. S. Battleships Begin Maneuvers
From Base at Norfolk

NORFOLK, Jan. 7-Battleships of the
Atlantic fleet today began maneuvers In a
sea lashed by 70-mile gale.
Despite the tremendous mechanical test
the weather involves the Louisiana and
Delaware. dreadnoughts, left port late
last night. They will join he rest of
the fleet, which will proceed to Cuban
Roads.
When the destroyers Tanning, Jar y
and Jenkins attempted to put out they
found the waves too threatening and were
compelled to return to Lynnhaven Bay
to await more favorable weather
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
Rannuet for Mayor Smith

Mayor Smith will be the guest of honor
at a dinner TO be given by Company b,
of the Engineers Battalion, n. @. p, at
the Engineers Club tonight. Among the
other guests will be Senator James p.
McNichol. Director Datesman. of the De
partment of Bubble Works; Brigader
General Price, of the LIST Brigade, n. G.
p, and Adjutant General Stewart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
UNCLE JOE OPTIMISTIC
Chances of Republican Victory to l
Says Veteran

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-"Whether the
Administration takes any action on the
Persia matter or not, the chances are
four to one that the Republican candi-
date will be elected president this year"
Uncle Joe" Cannon so expressed him
self at the White House. looking beyond
the end of his long cigar into the COM
ing months. At the White House, on Il
personal matter, "Unce Joe" got into a
crowd going In to shake hands with the
President. He couldn't eXtricate himself
and gave the Executive warm hand
shake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
Will Not Hear Du Pont Case

WILMINGTON. Del. Jan. 1T became
known here today that Judge Victor b.
Wooley, of this city, will not hear the
u Pont powder case. He was assigned
Judge Burlington, but when the as
signments for the new year were made,
1t was found this would interfere with
other plans of the court and the ap-
pointment was revoked. II Is not known
now who will hear the case.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
AlhE.H0UR DAY SOUGHT
BY WILMINGTON CARMEN
"orkmen Willing for Less Pay for
Shorter Hours

"LMINGToN. Del. Jan. 7.-Employes
N. me local traction company are sign
~ petiiions asking the officers of the
|>pMpahy TO place them on a nine-hour
|ts instead OF l2l2. 1t Is understood that
~ ss.,.. onieers are willing to consider the
/, understood that tine men would
~uhs TO receive less per day in order
sse he shorter hours. While the men
seung as body and want TO get
|,ss employe to join in the petition.
s no union among the men, and
- nave no idea of forming one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
LEAVING DYING KIN, KILLED

HUNTINGDON. Pa. Jan. Just after
attending his dying mother, DR.. j. Spang-
Ter. 80 years old one of the most prom
inent physicians of Huntington County,
was struck and instantly killed by an
eastbound express on the main line of the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, at Mapleton, early
this morning.
His neck was broken and his skull was
fractured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
The Sinking of the AncOna
By DIR. CECIL GREIL

''Since | have got back to America
friends have often said to me: What
an interesting experience Then l
realized that the human mind can
scarcely conceive the horror of such
a catastrophe" So says Doctor Greil,
and beyond doubt she is right. Yet
her clear, lucid recital of the swift
sinking of the Ancona carries one a
long way towards understanding
just what she and her fellow passen-
gers faced. She tells the story in
Sundays Public Ledger.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14

to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of the late Justice Joseph R.
Lamar. There is no better qualified
iurist in the country than Mr.. Taft.
He is one of the most patriotic men
in public life 1t has been an ambi-
ton cherished by him for many years
to serve upon the highest court in
the land. It is true that he is re-
publican but there should be no pol
itics in the appointment of members
Of the most august judicial tribunal
In all the world. Mr.. Taft proved
while he held the exalted Office Of
president that he was not partisan
in the selection Of members Of the
Judiciary. He appointed Justices La
mar and Lurton, both democrats, to
membership on the bench and ele-
waited Justice White to chief justice.
The latter is a democrat and q Con-
federate soldier.
Taft would make a great justice
Of the supreme court. He would be
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14
NEW ADMINISTRATION.

Mayor Dedman has entered upon his
third term as the chief executive OF
the city. He has given Columbia four
years progressive administration and
begins his new service under the most
favorable auspices. All Of the mem
bers Of his official family are expert
enced and capable and Columbia
should have efficient service during
the coming two years. The Herald
does not always agree with the may
or, but 1t assures him that It win aid
him in every way possible in giving
the city the best possible service and
viii, hold up his hands and sustain
him in his efforts to advance the ma
terial interests Of the community.
In this connection. II is not out Of
place to say a word about Alderman
Parker, the only member Of the Cd
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14

for the acquisition Of all the turn
pixies in Maury county viii be con-
tinued. Some progress was made
during the past year when the gates
we're removed from two Of the great
highways Of the county. However,
one Of the New Years resolutions
should be determination to get rid
Of the gates upon all Of the roads.
1t is hardly fair to all the taxpay-
ers of the county to leave some of
them upon toll roads while others en-
Joy the benefits OF the public high
way. There is only one sound, just
and impartial way to dispose Of the
question and that Is by the purchase
Of all the toll roads and their dedica-
ton to public use. Less than ten
per cent of our highways are toll
roads; let the slogan be one system
by the end Of this good year.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14

administration who has retired. He
would have been again elected had
he consented to allow the use of his
name, but he felt that four years of
painstaking, efficient and conscien-
tious service was all that should be
asked of him. And he was right. II
all of the successful and capable bust
ness men of the city would make even
this sacrifice for the public good the
community would be much better off.
Mr.. Parker retires to private life with
the confidence. esteem and good wish
es Of practically everyone in the city.
He is entitled to the thanks Of the
citizens for the work that he did on
the board Of aldermen during his four
years service.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14

better qualified for that Office than he
was for president. 1t would be the
graceful thing for President Wilson
to do. 1t is true that they are polit-
ical opponents and Taft was one Of
the candidates against the president,
but Wilson is big enough to overlook
that fact. While a republican Mr..
Taft is first and above all things q
true American and has shown his pa
triotism in the disinterested support
which he has given the president
during the recent foreign troubles.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14
suy,Nc ruRNPIkEs.

At the sessions recently the county
courts of several counties made ar
engagements for the acquisition of one
ar more turnplkes. Everywhere the
tendency is to do away with the toz
gate incubus upon progress. No
county ever makes back step upon
this question. Once committed to
afhe policy OF free highways there is
no retrograde movement The peo-
apls are living too far in advance, the
new century is already too old to
think of tolerating much longer the
Isall gate barrier.
4 is to be hoped that the campaign
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14
JUDGE NEWMAN.

With both the Banner and the Ten
nessean supporting him Judge New.
man should be reelected chancellor
next week in Davidson county with
out much trouble. And he is enti-
tied to the remainder Of his term. He
was appointed less than a year ago
by Gov. Rye to the Office Of chancel-
lor of part two of the ehancery court
Of Davidson county and has made .
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14
ROBERT HENRY IS
VISITOR TO CITY

Robert Henry. former private secre-
tary to Gov. Hooper and one Of the
best known newspaper men of Ten
nessee. was in Columbia Monday
night, having come down with Deputy
Marshall John Erastus Amis- Mr..
Henry is now engaged in the practice
Of Law IN Nashville. He Is esehewing
politics now.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14
TAFT FOR JUSTICE.

Again The Herald renews its sug.
gestion that former President WI
liam Howard Taft be appointed to the
supreme court Of the United States
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-14
S # Q Y SEE IT IN OUR . IT S0s


most acceptable judge. He is q law
yer of ability. clean. high class
Christian gentlemean and has given
Christian gentleman and has given
taking service. 1t is to be hoped that
he will be again elected.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-13
BRIDEGROOM LANDS IN
JAIL FOR BOGUS CHECKS

Portland, Jan. 13,--Charles W.,
Morrison, OF Corona, New Mexico, Is
In the city jail here today, and his
bride OF two weeks Is making des-
perate efforts to get him out. Nor
rison Is accused OF forging checks
and drafts to the extent Of s11,500,
The money he used to defray the ex-
penses of his honeymoon. Two weeks
ago Morrison was married to Miss
Adele II. Robinson, In Los Angeles,
He had quarreled with his father,
who refused him money. Morrison
admits that he used forged check
FOR $3.50 with which to buy Miss
Robinson's engagement ring. He ex-
pected to redeem the check, but could
not, so passed more, He came to
Portland because his father had
given him tickets to this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-13
MEXICAN MONEY
NOW CIRCULATED
WITHOUT VALUE

San Francisco, Jan. 13.-Nearly
every peso OF the paper money now
in circulation in Mexico is yalueless.
The de facto government recognized
by the United States government has
no authority under the constitution
to issue currency. This was the con-
tention In the United States court
here today of Arthur Brand, San
Francisco attorney, who is defending
Jacinto Luengo and Lorenzo Ari-
beaux. The Mexicans confessed to
stealing photographic plates from the
Mexican treasury in 1914.
The Mexican congress at the time
the stone plates involved in the case
were stolen. could not have been In
session to authorize issuance OF the
paper money, Brand declared, be-
cause most OF its members were in
confinement.
THE only valid paper money in
Mexico is that issued by banks tc
whom the Mexican congress gave
concessions" said Brand. THE only
way to prevent issuance of spurious
currency in Mexico is to shoot stht
printers"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-13
V|LL|STA OFFICERS
JAILED At FL PASO
(By United Press Leased wire.)

Ell Paso, Jan. 1910 guard
against violence toward them as a
result OF the Santa Ysabel massacre
of Americans, General Manuel Banda
and IL other prominent former Viii
lista officers were thrown into jail
today on vagrancy charges.
AT the same time, General Manuel
Medinaveitia, former yillista chief of
staff. was jailed ON charge of mur-
der In connection with the execution
OF Peter Keene, an American ranch
man at Rubio. Chihuahua, recently.
The arrests followed discovery Of
a plot of angry Americans to lynch
General Jose Ynez Saiazar, who was
suspected of ordering Tom Fountain,
popular American mining man, be-
fore Mexican firing squad in Parral,
in 1912. The 20 Americans who call
ed at Salazar's hotel were also be-
lieved to be bent on other lynchings
also. to avenge the Santa Ysabel
massacre.
The police, however, learned of the
plans and spirited Salazar away in
an automobile.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-13
|TAL|ANSMAY
AID ALLIES
IN BALKANS
King Victor Emmanuel Is
Contemplating Going to Re-
lief Of Montenegrins in At
tempt to Save Cettinje

Rome, Jan. 13.--Italian soldiers
may be ordered to relieve the hard
pressed Montenegrins within two
days. in an effort to save Cettinje
from almost certain capture by the
Austrians. The subject. 1t Is be-
lieved, was considered today in a con-
ference to which King Victor EN-
manuel summoned military chiefs
and cabinet officers. II Is known that
Montenegrin affairs were discussed.
The Montenegrin crown prince
and his wife reached Rome from
Cettinje just before King Victor En-
manuel arrived from the front after
an eight months absence from Rome.
The prince visited Foreign Minis
ter Sonnino and then King Victor
Emmanuel and presented the appeal
OF the Montenegrin king. Nicholas,
for help.
II is rumored that Queen Helena
OF Italy, daughter Of King Nicholas,
participated In the conferences. This
may cause a startling change in Bal
kan affairs. II was reported that she
telegraphed the king alarming re-
ports concerning the Austrian inva-
sion OF Montenegro. which resulted
in bringing him home from his own
battle lines.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-13
BEL0W-zER0
WEA H { R
IN EAST
Stock Interests Suffer in Ex-
treme Cold, and Fruit Grow
ers Fear That Trees Will
Be Damaged in Middle West

Chicago, Jan. 13.--Below zero
weather gripped the country today
from the Rocky mountains to the
great lakes and beyond, From all
points came reports OF the lowest
January temperatures In years.
Trains crept In here from six to
twelve hours late, due TO storms
The weather prophets held out nc
hope for relief before Saturday In
the cold belt, and while the ther.
mometer here was six below last
night, they forecasted that II might
go as low as IS below tonight.
Kansas felt the bite OF q winter
storm, the worst in several years
with the mercury down below the
zero point. Nebraska, too, had sim
llar conditions, while in South Da'
kota the thermometer mercury near.
ly got lost In registering low figures
West OF the Rockies a cold SNAP
In some parts made the middle west
cold wave seem like summer weather
In Montana IS degrees below zero
was hailed as real warm Compare
lively speaking.
From Canada came reports of SIS
below.
The storm and cold weather played
havoc with telephone and telegraph
service as we'll as with train sche
dulles. A score OF trains were stalled
In Iowa.
Damage to stock was feared In
many sections, while fruit growers
anticipated the extreme cold would
be particularly detrimental to theiI
trees.