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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
Held in Camden on Check Frauds

George E. Thompson. 40 years old, who
says he is a prominent lawyer in Daytona
Fla, was held without bail by Recorder
Stackhouse In Camden today, on three
counts, two accusing him of passing worth
les checks and one for forgery. More than
$1,000 worth of checks are involved. ac-
cording to the Camden police At the hear
ing he was identified by Lewis l.. Gibney,
proprietor of the Pennsylvania House in
Downingtown. Pa, as the man who worked
for him under the name of Francis Muir
phy The man. Lewis said. disappeared
with several of his check stubs A check
for $3.50, with Gibney's name on 1t, was
also identified. The police say Thompson"
also passed checks for $3.50 and sl5, both Of
which were worthless.
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BOYS HELD IN JOY RIDE
Four Youths Accused of Commander
ing Under Bail

Four boys Communicated cab belong
ing to John Dohan, the last of the drivers
of the hotilla of the seagoing variety in
the downtown section, and took a joyride
The cab was standing at 18th and Ritner
streets. After Dohan and the police had
conducted search for hours the owner
found the cab and the boys asleep inside
OF 1t at the same place. ~ ....
The boys were held in $500 bail each for
a further hearing by Magistrate Baker
They are John Tinney, Is years old. of
1885 South 10th street; Joseph Keenan,, 1S
years old, of 221O South 18th street; Frank
Kelly 81 years, OF 1913 South o7th street,
and John Roach, II years old, of 211S carp
street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
KING GEORGE THANKS SOCIETY
Replies to Birthday Congratulations
Sent From Here

p Warren Wilson, secretary OF the Trans
atlantic Society OF America acting for the
society. has received the following cable
gram from Lord stemfordham in reply to
INC sooietys message Of congratulation to
King George on his birthday:
The King has received with much
pleasure your message on behalf of the
Transatlantic Society OF America to
whom his Majesty asks you to express
his gratitude for their assurances.
The society's message was.
Lord Stamfordham.
Buckingham Palace, London,
The Transatlantic Society of America
offers heartest CONGRATULATIONS on HE
Majesty's birthday
E. WARREN WILSON.
Secretary.
Other officers of the society are pres,-
dent, John Gribbel first vice president, Ain,
- Johnson second vice president. John s
Muckle, and treasurer, william Bradwav
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON. I'M

WASHINGTON, June 5.
For Eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey; Probably fair tonight and Tues
gay not much change In temperature /;
light to moderate west and northwest
winds.
Showers occurred in the Lake region,
the st. Lawrence Valley and New Bruns-
WICK, and over widely scattered areas in
tne southern States and in the Far North
west during the last "a hours. A trough
OF low barometer extends north and south
over the Plains States this morning, with
me principal depression over Oklahoma A
temperature deficiency is reported from
virtually the entire country this morning,
sne departure being greatest in the Lake
region and the upper Mississippi Valley.
"here 1t averages about 10 degrees.
u. s. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
SUPREME COUNCIL
ORDER ROYAL ARCANUM
National Delegates Discuss I'M
portant Question of Readjust-
ment of Insurance Rates

The Supreme Council of the order, repre-
senting over $4,000 members throughout
the country, after an animated session, held
in Atlantic City, has adjourned without ar
rlvlng at settlement Of any OF the Nexing
problems involved In the proposed readjust-
ment of the insurance rates.
Many suggestions we're made and plans
discussed, but there was unanimity upon
but one point, and that was that whatever
was done must be based upon the basic prin-
ciple of absolute safety
As stated by several delegates, the days
for experimentation In fraternal insurance
have long since passed There was time
when organizations made agreements with
their members and offered glowing prom.
lses In a haphazad fashion, trusting TO good
fortune or the steady influx of candidates
to enable them to honor claims as they ma
tured.
with the advent Of fraternal congress-, com.
world. there was comparison OF experiences OF
al socletes covering period Of years ta6n9s
P% Of rates al VSqiS and eond ions governing rstepS
suranee Lesutins IN suggested tables Of rates rates
Insurance 10 a mathematical basis, with safety
" SSrnsrsoss gpon which a onrsr TO Sg an e,pe
ment. but an exact science with basic principles.
m3fns TSs RUya Rrcsnu S fopemost as II has been
in all fraternal movements. Is now seeking the
thoroushiy discussed at the recent Supreme cOun-
some gf the member, favored el!@lnStlGn NINA q
iqsed 10 favor the older mem6eTs q ths oTEsniza;
9n bn and es up ppasd a% h RTt
az N rSs on OF Ss SSss s Of ns fs
Il was hhaiiy decided to adjourn and meet
70 " be esrIain 70 secure the Very best plan Tor
he most most SaSita able basis and at the same Time
wholly na9 s b vas sst decided to
obtainnbie who will thoroughiy go over the
az 9rs ,b Of the look into n the results rs% Is
present report Of the meeting ci in septem6fr
eSpeTienee' as to the very best system OF OF rates
adapted to the needs of this growing order OF
sSb meeting of The AsoSPsd SSd fqnG Of phS
tsl streets ,o Supreme Rsgresentstye Arthur p:
iF recent session in Atlantic city, 4 number OF
co"ncs IN ths city up for
The newly Sr%SS AhSe held
nnildnE t to consider the interests Of this this ne%
ACTIVITY Rs city SaS GsesseS wSfT ended
and the opinion, was expressed that, with q
mS%be5s this can BE- made RIE help to the
F Save aided H 0CS Other GoIS frsterntes
The Royal Areanum bowling club entered
Of Philedelphia champlonshp, given under the
The Arcanum members bowled as a flve-man
team two three-man teams. three two-man teams
and six In the individuals. To date the team
has won seventh place in the flye-man com
petitVn @ III Lotan 0h 81 81 Ieamsi IN the three
have gained seventh and eighth places.
In the two-man tournament, with about 100
teams. the Royal Arcanum ranks second Tha
team consists of j. Dallas Smith and Edward
Chanan. of lngomar, and Horace r. Hacker.
ford Council
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Swords for Jacob Lit and Isadore Stern

Jacob d. Lit and State Representation
Isadore Stern will be recipients of ornate
swords at a military review and dance to be
given under the auspices of the Philade.
phia Order of MaccabeRns, an organization
for military training, in the Parkway Build
ing on June 2S. Both Mr.. Lit and Repre-
sentative Stern have been active In organ.
izing the Maccabeans who now have a mem
bership of 900. Mr.. Lit was recently made
a lieutenant colonel of the order, while Rep.
resentative Stern was given the rank of an
adjutant colonel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
Employers Aid Preparednean

DETROIT, June 5.--Employers Of Detroit
have determined to answer President Will
sons threat to apply the acid test to the
business men of the country on the uues-
ton of preparedness. Already 81 local firms
have asserted their willingness, in a signed
agreement to allow their employees to no 10
summer training camps without loss of pay
or prejudice to their advancement. Many
Grand Rapids firms also have signed the
agreement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
EIGHT LEAN WEEKS"
FOR GERMAN CIVILIANS,
FOOD DICTATOR ORDERS
Cattle Must Be Fattened for
Winter Use, Herr Botocki Says.
Fats Not Essential to
Summer Dietary
CROPS DECLARED ooD

The foilotcino exclusive interuteto
,cHh Herr von Butocki Germdny's nep
Sood dictator, obtained by an BUenin0
Tsdoer correspondent at Berlin, Is be.
usysd to be the fret interUie,c granted
~ Batockt since he tods appointed to
o1qoe. II Is remarkably frank dis.
o,,ssion Of Germdny's food problems
n Is toorthy Of note that " tods delayed
.sre,of dnys IN Transmission, evidently
hop,po been held up by the German
censor ana Oiven careful consideration
h.kore beinO pdssed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
PLAN FIGHT FOR OPTION
Committee of One Thousand to Work
With State Body

A "Commlttee of One Thousand" to co,
operate with the State Committee In elect.
ing local option Legislators next fall will
be organized by the Local option Commit
tee of Pennsylvania, 1t was announced to-
day.
A meeting of the Executive Committee
will be held this week, when plans will be
outlined and an appeal made to the citi.
zens of Philadelphia to laid In delivering
the State from the stigma of liquor DOM
nation" campaign fund of $4,000 will
be raised.
The Executive Committee consists of
Francis b. Reeves. Charles F. Jenkins Hor.
ace Geiger. william ID. Disston, Homer w.
Tope and Roman C. Hasrlck.
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feature q inc sysning, ves g.g.sls grssleea .as
chief Ward. q that castle 81 b(ltif Gem,
f5yttle Eave an exhibition drill WhIftt seh4
greatly appreciated by leffe eadishrf
Among those present were Grand tnItf F4ta
2 Brouniey, Col. CHARLES N Williams ana tsr
tain Isaac Worrat CAPTAIN Worrat wdh cap
tain for many years of Company y. .of the cld
mRnd save exhibition drills throdFhbut the M
tire state some 20 years ago
ON June 81 the Grand Castle ofdcere viii
make an official visit to Penn Castle No. III Il
Easton. The following nleht the Sir Knights III
the Castle in Freemansburg VIII entertain the
State leaders
:, Monday. June ~. Grand Chief John n
Brounley accompanied by Grand Master III Hfc-
ords T.. l.. Gallagher, will officially visit ina
castle located in ShippensburE and on Tuefd6v
evening. June ls. similar yislt will be made
TO the Sir KNIGHTS OF MechanicsburR.
Keystone Castle. No 1. Of this city rejnycnl
sted Is EsaP1ps the Eewsrds of genuine revival
moncement Of the present term, % candidates
have been Initiated and each sesaio- records adI
dtionol applications for confederation.
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sSiSs 81 tse nfHs RsS Msh9 Gs Gws. us 81 y0

catlon bS tne rev Wiiltnfn a. WlilhHst ~ ~
The allied circles of Philadelphia and vicinity
Will hold the next class initiation IN the hall
OF .CoiufnhiA CirGle. NO, dts AT olat aIeeI hnu
RidGe avenue, Wednesday evening. June ~
The three previous class iritiauons resulted IN
the addition OF several hundred members to
the order. and efforts are being made 70 have
this final class Initiation of the current sea son
exceed in numerical results any OF those that
have preceded II.
Rcturns received from the. recent election held
In subordinate circles for Grand Circle officers
disclose the election Of the following candidates:
Grand chief washington, Robert w. Solly, No.
AZ grand chief Franklin. John Held no 4si
grand scroll Keeper, 6. a. Ieng No. ~ Eran.d
Andrew II ,ss,GGhuer No. 81! grand wstcher ot
watcher Of the night William B Berthoomew.
No, "a; grand trustee. II NJ. Cramp, NO III
elected, John willis. No. 2s Theodore a. Hol-
man No % VssblentIrs Rr, Ling Ng s2Si wlsamI
Wliiism II Lier NO. ssi WHARTON 1iiss1T,gIriy;
Thomas No. 50, and Theodore o. Dost No. o..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
Example Made of Motorcar Thief

Stealing an automobile for joyride pur-
poses is an "offense of a type not to be
overlooked" according to Judge Swartz,
or the Montgomery County courts. 1t was
with those words that he sentenced Single
ton Campbell, of Mckinley. to three months
In the county prison for stealing a motor
car belonging to Caleb f. Fox Philadel-
phia banker and, clubman, living at Berth
sllyn, OgontZ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
GOLDEN EAGLE KNIGHTS
Castles Prepare for Parade in Honor of
Session of Supreme Castle

Supreme Master Of Records John b.
Trelber, accompanied by Colonel Charles
n. williams. visited Atlantic city today.
to make final arrangements for the COM
ing biennial session OF the Supreme Castle.
Headquarters will be selected and a hall
secured as "A place Of meeting for the SUI
preme body.
Pennsylvania Sir knights will play an
important part in the parade and demon
straton planned In connection with the
sessions of the supreme body.
he last , session h Of tine Gs9Ed Ss'S d
cded that the officers Of the Grand nd Cssts siIs
ana %gSsss %tsrs; R5"jss' nSs.Ss g fsEd
PLAY desired 9f fol9wfEs Of the PTiscplSs S of of
made suSetSHate @ easPSs Gs and SsIt SaEtis
Is eaHSS Ssa II the pJn % IRe SR
turnout Of valiant Eagle Knights
% he ssr a Es sSansE h IS
master RSA T, Of RssoTds O6p 'Ta y Tre6s arPpa
fr q %Ms%s ana Ii I eoHa1 fseiR Rrss Sso1i chh5f'
e' Ns this o ~ TEn M v snd AFa Are
mprs nm rssx6l6ition df sunday' ' June 5 he com
at Ss E The 'GsidE GGdn EaE
r9ss Haxnry wRsh has con
tributed largely to Its success.
Master of Records H., l.. Gaiagher, last week
attended an enthusiastic meeting held at Darby
in the Interest Of a new castle in process OF
organization. The new body. in charge OF Grand
Orranizer A. Howard Duckett, will start with
a charter list OF more than 100 names and
will be formally instituted June 20.
The annual donation day for the benefit OF
the Home and Orphanage will be held June 81.
Grand Chief BROMLEY has Issued circular
appeal to all castles and commanderles in the
State, calling attention to the work OF the Home
and ursins generous donations Of either money
or or suiaD5g nh an nsttSon Il Is beeed t, tSs
castles will respond freely and promptly TO the
appeal.
st. Paurs Castle. No 81. In combination
with Antioch Castle No. 3S, Will have charge
OF the special rellgous services TO- be held Sun
phannge. AS the summer advances. these sun
day services seem to grow In interest. and
each week attract q goodly number OF Eagle
knights and their ladies' Interested In the success
of the Home.
waverly Castle No. 10, Of West Philadelphia,
last week provided enjoyable entertainment
in the form OF Ladies' Night" A plea sing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
PATRIOTIC ORDERS
TO PRESENT FLAGS
Brotherhood of America Heads
Movement for Presentation of
Flag to Fraternal Building

Grand Scrollkeeper G.. A. Leng has been
making n round of official vistatlons to
circles Of the Brotherhood of America, lo-
Gated In wikes-Barre. Scranton and Sum
bury. seeking to awaken a deeper degree Of
interest in the order and its work. In this
effort he has met with marked success.
At all OF the circles visited he was re-
ceived with enthusiastic greetings and his
message of fraternal good will and explana-
tons Of the progressive movements planned
by the grand circle officers were listened
to with rapt attention. His visits were so
satisfactory that other visits of a like char
acter to other sections of the state Will
likely be made I'm order to keep UP the
good work inaugurated and stimulate all
circles to an effort to support the State OFF,
GERS and bring in as many candidates as
possible ere the close of the current year
The Glrprd Circle Will meet in annual ses.
sion In Wilkes-Barre In August, The session
by large number Of delegates from all sec sec.
es rs TO IRe session the at Hs friends on the
number Of new laws framed nSa by & the e, com. ON
scented to the State body at its meeting for
adoption.
take place at the hall OF. Peabody Circle. No.
tRs &c eeremones the rStorpa sosic,cs Of The
northeastern section OF the city will give street
fez and carry brotherhood pennants. a. ANAL
OF Philadelphia to complete ARRANGEMENTS for
The hail Hairy OF Kenslnston Circle no. l.
Robert Grier, of the. 18th ward has been
nSfGS sc 10 and NG Grand Trustee Robert f. YeaEsr
mttee. mitt rS'V''' '' ""' '''' - '' i"' 0O''
Mutual Hail. located at the corner of Rich.
mond street and AileEheny, avenue. vas built by
otc associations since It's erectioni in 1874 The
by a parade. will take place Saturday afternoon
next. The various organizations meeting In the
So hS maas Hs Flag aaS called
A the meeting OF this @ body M held ,s last week ,
and parade pird " Of saturday next TSe officers OF
this association are, President. 4, A. suther-
William ]. Jones. and treasurer. George t. Bing-
ham. ,,,--,-.... ...-....- -,
route: 'I Richmend street to Somerset street, to
diana, avenue TO Richmond street. to Ann street
The assoaiations which Will participate in the
Mounted police JuGior hoy Scouts GO with "a
seSoo haRs hsRs o F pya hS TRs P
the shipwrishts and rJgInsrs linton. TIE Rs.
bel!nh Lodges OF odd Fellows Sons and i, Daqgh- Ugh
lows, the Home ,GSmmunloni Brotherhood Of
aer Sons o5f % % ked en ts
that there Will be between 5000 and 1000 men
The ceremonies incident to the flag presenta-
tion at the hall will include music by the bands.
sssocaon ' Joseph g. McLaushn pirector Of
presentation address by Robert
2r9r and sPeSch 1r of & S Mise by RoPT
land Samuel Aerx Jr. and Alfred Kerns,
lutte to the flag by Dligent Council Guards As
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

Assemblies have been invited 10 this session,
and good time s promised all Artisans
who attend
Saturday. June IL. this assembly will
hold Its anual family picnic, in the rear
Of Belmont Mansion, Fairmount Park
There will be the usual games for both
children and their elders with number
OF prizes for the participants.
In the evening, n moving picture show
VIII be given In the dlning-room of the
mansion
Saturday afternoon next the 18th annual field
Artisans ana amateur athletes viii be held az
the Central High School Field goth street above
iehifh avenue. The program embraces an, at :
trnctlve array Of events with full field Of
is an estsbiished sporting event OF the year with
circles.
Southwestern Assembly. at It's meeting on
June 10, in tho Parkway Building, Broad and
some seventy.nve members OF west Philadelphia
Assembly A glee club will render vocal selcc-
tions and a Jolly good time may be expected by
all visiting Artisans.
PaBsyunk Assembly. No. bs, admitted one
candidate Rt Its session last week. In the hall iu
american Bank Building, Broad street and
Passyunk avenue. Following routine business
refreshments were served.
The members OF this assembly are roofing
vigorously for their baseball team. Saturday
q game was scheduled with Dorian Assembly, on
the grounds at 10Th and skunk streets, and on
Assembly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
The Maccaheaa

AT meeting Of the uniform rank last week
parties q be siyeh fSf he Seset es Of the 9Gf Grf
hoped tbs that az membeEs and Their friends
bring credit not only TO the rank but 10 he
memhership, IN this, city and state, Another
feet plans for the ''partles." into which some
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
KNIGHTS OF MALTA
New Communicates Instituted by This
Ancient Knightly Brotherhood

1t will doubtless he gratifying news to
the Sir knights of this ancient and honor
able brotherhood to know that in Pennsvl-
vania for the first time in its history, the
order can now claim full 10000 member
ship, listed in the ranks of its various COM
manderies
This record is due to an activity with
out precedent In the orders history. The
that since March 1, the commencement of
the current fiscal year, over 1000 new
members have been admitted
Applications for permission to hold class
limitations have been frequent, six such pc
titlons being received in one day alone
These additions give the order member
ship In this state of 100000 with indications
of steady continued gains for the future.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

quaker, city Review, 1915 Columbia avenue.
az ts last meeting received two applications for
membership and conferred tho first degree on
two candidates. Many pledges were received for
sfftIon fttiIn for reduced entrance fees. Commander
rieI services, Of which she IL chairman, and
which ,Will be held IN the Quaker City review
members and the, public, Miss Bursfn, the sd.
union. which IL to be held st Belmont Junction
Fra5beaslsr balrfRS2u9i RI Park MondS5y June ~ MIS-
View, chsirman. will be assisted. by. Sisters
arndt, Edds Kennedy. Smith. Laddy England
2s5orne and Isuer Games for small and
grown up children will be ARRANGED by the
committee and all can count on n rood time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

J.. One Of the latest additions to the Organization
Is Pressure Isle Commandery of Erie. This new
body organized by Frederick T. winton. was
instituted with 100 charter applicants in at
tendance. Grand Recorder Hoffman,. of this
city, had charge Of the formal ceremonies. while
gree team Of Ariel Commandery, No. 1I5. OF
McKeesport
Saturday, June II. Grand Recorder Hoffman
Will visit NeKees Rocks and formally Institute
new body starts with substantial charter list
and every prospect of successful fraternai
year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05
ARTISANS ORDER

With Sporting Games and Festive
Events, Assemblies Keep Members
Busy
West Philadelphia Assembly. ever alert
and active, has arranged for an enjoyable
time at Its meeting, Thursday evening next
in Davis Hall, 1880 Lancaster avenue The
members of both Bartram and hardwood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

The newly formed Athletic Association held
a meeting Saturday evening In the Parkway
Building TO consider, the interests of this new
and important auxiliary to council work and
activity in this city. Many delegates attended
and the, opinion was expressed that, with
proper degree Of cooperation on the part OF
members this be made a big help to the
work of local councils, as similar movements
have aided other fraternities
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

Grand Chief John F. Brounley and Grand
Master of Records L.. L. Gallagher last week
attended an enthusiastic meeting held at Darby
In the Interest of castle In process OF
orEanlzatloP The neg body IL charge @ Of Grand rand
n charter list OF than 100 names and
will be formally instituted June 90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

CHALFONTE HOTEL. eAFF a. a. ~. I I.
esl. :. Rsss feias IA caissa sslelasl4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

a meeting Of the Associated Councils Of Phlla-
delphla and vicinity was held Saturday evening
streets. Supreme Representative Arthur p.
Eaton and others attended and gave Interesting
reports of the work of the Supreme Council at
Its recent session In Atlantic City. A number OF
other matters concerning the welfare of the
councils In this city came up for discussion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-05

waverly Castle. No. 10. Of West Philadelphia,
last week provided an enjoyable entertainment
in the form OF Ladies' Night" A pleasing
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