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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
!. s. WILL HELP
FRANCE REBUILD
RUINED INDUSTRY
american Commission, Fos-
tered by Government, to
Advise French Busi-
ness Men
IAPITAL TO BE SUPPLIED

WARRINGTON, April f9.-French in
easlries, crippled or destroyed by war,
fe to be rebuilt in part through the
n7edium of American business genius and
f4pital The French Government has Just
given unqualified approval to a sugges-
ton, Informally presented through the
United States Department of Commerce
pf an early visit to the French Republic
~ an American Industrial Commission to
8ccompiish the ends In view.
DR. Edward f. Pratt. chief OF the Bu-
fAau Of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
aunounced today that all the principal
tndustries of the United States would be
represented In the personnel of the COM
fnission to be named. The American Man
nfacturers Export Association, of New
York comprising several hundred of the
largest manufacturing exporters of the
country and a body thoroughly national
,|n scope. has been designated TO select
|the commission. Tentatively, II Is planned
that the commission shal sail for France
about June l.
|uade plain in a statement by Depart
Enent OF Commerce that an exl i've and
|technical investigation will l. made of
H'fceent conditions i'm France, looking -
she construction and reorganization OF
her communities and industries that will
aake place almost Immediately and after
ne war to an extent unparalleled in the
history of the Republic.
DR.. Pratt announced that the commits
lion will consist of men Of broad technical
experience and national reputation i'm their
feapective fields, to make certain that the
'rsults sought will be both conclusive and
Elective The commission will include
bankers, architects. con.
Eractors and importers.
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PHILOSOPHIC SOCIETY
BRINGS EMINENT MEN
TO CONVENTION TODAY
Ancient Organization Meets in
the Same Hall That Has
Housed 1t Since
1889
NOTED SCIENTISTS SPEAK
Subjects Covering Every Field of
Human knowledge Considered.
DR.. Keen in Chair ",

Eminent philosophers and scientists from
all parts Of the country assembled this
afternoon for the general annual meeting
Of the American Philosophical Society.
held i'm the hail Of the society at 5th and
Chestnut streets. where the society has
met since 1889.
Subjects on the program included al
most the entire field of useful human
knowledge, and the papers were written
and read by the most eminent authori-
ties in each branch.
Dr. William w. Keen. president Of the
society was in the chair. The papers in
cluded THE Popcs and the Crusades." by
Dr. Dana G. Munro, of Princeton tnver-
sity "'The Common Folk of Shakespeare"
by Dr Felix r. Schelling. of the University
Of Pennsylvania "A Rare Old Slavonic
Mlssal," by DR. j. Dyneley Prince Of Co.
lumbia University; "On the Art OF Enter
ing Another's Body: Theme of Hindu
Fiction" by DR. Maurice Bloomfield Of
Johns Hopkins University; THE Isles of
the Blest," by Dr Paul tIaupt of Johns
Hopkins University "rhe Interpretation
Of Mythology by DR. Franz Boas, Of
Columbia University; Americas Rela.
tiona to the Developments of International
Law" by DR.. Leo $. Rowe, of University
of Pennsylvania; THE Work of the
Mellon Institute in its Relations to the
Industries and to the Universities" by Or.
Raymond +. Bacon of University of
Pittsburgh "Sight and Signaling In the
Navy" by Alexander Duane, of New
York observations of Mentality OF
Chlmpanzeos and Orangutans" illustrated
with motion pictures) by Df. William IL.
Furness I'd, of Wallingford, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
EVENING LEDGER DELIVERY
New Auto Trucks Will Carry Increas-
ing Circulation of Paper at
Greater Speed

The new autotruck delivery service of
the EVENING LEDGER began today. With
the slogan, Increased circulation demands
increased equipment" blazoned forth on
each truck, the automobiles were seen
today carrying the newspaper to the near
and remote sections of the city and sub
urbs.
Eleven new trucks of the most i'm
proved patterns comprise the new delivery
system in addition to 90 wagons The
addition of the motor equipment was made
necessary when the circulation of the
EVENING LEDGER began TO assume large
proportions The new cars make possible
the distribution of the newspaper at the
earliest possible moment after the copies
leave the pressroom.
A parade of the new delivery equip
ment attracted attention in the business
section yesterday afternoon. Seven new
autoCars were in line, as well as two new
Vim trucks and two Fords. The process
sion, which also included the 20 delivery
wagons formed at Broad and Spring Gar
den streets. II moved thence to Broad
and Chestnut, down Chestnut to 9th and
south TO Walnut street, where photographs
were taken.
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SAME MEXICAN POLICY IN EFFECT"
SAYS WASHINGTON, PENDING ADVICES

WASHINGTON, April l3,--The State
Department today announced the status of
the protocol is the same as it was" and
'the same policy toward the expedition in
Mexico is in effect"
At the White House it was said no
statement would he made by the Presi-
dent, for the present at least
AS for the unofficial text of the Car
rama note, containing statements CON
flicting with the departments announce
nent to the press, the department refused
10 comment and said further it would have
no comment when the official text ar
rives.
Officials at the Mexican Embassy were
at work all morning transcribing the
communication from Gueretaro into Eng
llsh for presentation TO the State Depart
ment Ambassador Designate Arredondo
refused to discuss the matter for publica-
tIon. He said that he expected TO present
the note TO Secretary Lansing this after
noon.
Although refusing to discuss the note
in advance of its receipt. White House
officials declared there was no present
intention of abandoning pursuit of Villa.
Conditions are quiet in Vera Cruz, Tam
pico, Progresso and Guaymas, according
10 advices received today by the Navy
Department.
HARD QUESTION RAISED.
1t was freely admitted today that the
Carranza attitude had placed the Admin
istration in an embarrassing position The
fiat statement that the American eXpedl-
tion entered Mexico on a wrong interpreta-
tion Of the Mexican note of March 10 has.
officials say, raised question that must
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SHOULD WITHDRAW TROOPS,
SINCE PURPOSE is GAINED

Carranza's request for the withdrawal
OF American troops from Mexico should
not be regarded as surprising, and COM
pliance BY the United States would be
judicious and satisfactory, in the view OF
DR. John Willis Slaughter, founder of the
Sociological Review and an authority on
international afairs.
There Is nothing alarming in Carranzas
action. Doctor Slaughter said he believes
the United States can withdraw the eX
petition from Mexico, with the expedi-
tion's object, as il is generally understood,
accomplished. The object, he said, was
to prevent raids on the border and break
up Villas band.
IF Villa forces have been disorganized
and scattered by United States troops, as
/ think il Is admitted they have been, the
chief purpose Of the expedition is accom-
plished.' Doctor Slaughter said, Raids
on the border have stopped. This was what
the army set out to do. In the absence OF
a more precise definition OF the object Of
the expedition. / believe the scattering OF
Villas forces and the forced cessation Of
border raids may be regarded as the pur-
pose.
"Carranza is merely rejecting this feel
ing in asking for the withdrawal Of the
troops, l believe A withdrawal within
with the dignity OF the United States.
There is nothing embarrassing in the stu
alton developed by the request. The ex-
pedition has broken up Villas force.
Border raids have ceased The purpose Is
accomplished"
JOHN FREDERICK LEWIS VIEWS.
Grhs troops Of the United states have
no right under International Law 70 enter
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POLICEMAN AND MERCHANT FIGHT
BOLD BURGLARS TO DEATH IN DARK
When Thoughtful Person Turns Light the Intruding
Villains Cold and Stark in Death, Found to
Be Clothing Dummies

Davis, who was sleeping upstairs. heard
the clatter and, jumping from bed, seized
a revolver. He dashed downstairs, while
the policeman and the intruder were roll
ing over the moor. The proprietor was
horrihed to see another man standing
mOtionless in the place. In a flash Davis
concluded that the other intruder was
simply waiting to shoot Sickinser saw
Davis and told him 70 get the burglar in
the back.
There's another one" shouted Davis
He groped his way toward the other
burglar and crushed him 70 the floor
The two lights attracted the attention Of
a fireman In house OF Company No. 49,
next door, He ran In and had presence
Of mind 10 turn on the light
This revealed the identity Of the two
intTuders. They were lying on their backs
With the policeman and Davis leaning over
them. Both burglars we're completely
knocked out. They didn't put up any re-
slstanee, for they were clothing dummies
which Davis had had In his store for sew
erai months.
.." sald Davis.
s' said the polleemsn.
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MILK EXCHANGE COMPLAINS
OF SHIPPING RATES
Reading Railway Accused of Making
Unreasonable" Charges

WASHINGTON. April 13-The Phila-
delphia MIX Exchange today complained
to the Interstate Commerce Commission
of unreasonable rates over the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway on milk and
cream from points In Maryland, Della
ware. New Jersey TO points In Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey Rates to Phla-
delphia, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Stone
unreasonable
a tariff OF the New York Central Rail
road providing for a charge OF 81 per
car for reconsignment service on ship
ments Of grain, hay and straw stopped
in transit" complained Of by the Com
mercial xchange of Philadelphia, was
held reasonable by the commission. \
reduction of 81 in the same charge for a
similar service respecting a division Of
such shipments was ordered. tariff
giving the carrier the option Of forwarding
cars TO destination after the accruement
of SIS demurrage charges was dIsapproved.
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lerfifie struggle between two bur
Iara and 4 policeman, a fireman and Max
7aFis Ia the latter's store, at s546 Ger
zl4ntoWn avenue. this morning aroused
#oEens 0f persons in the neighboFhood
Windows went up and police whistles re-
zaanded-
Crash after crash could be heard In
DAVIS store ana those living nearby ex-
.<cted 70 see the place Uttered with bodies
r. the rise Of the morning sun.
Il was due 20 the vigilance OF Police
Hao Sinniekson that the intruders were
discovered. He noticed that the door OF
HaYis store was slightly ajar Drawing
Hss revolver, he entered cautiously. In
=#a darkness he vas conscious OF the fact
zaI . man Was staring at hun. The
.|4sueer was 80 dark that he was even
aIslisfr than the darkness itself
H=he policeman felt a cold chill travelling
zHn his hack Buf he was game" He
fIzed thaf quick action VAS necessary.
~ leansd like a panther through tbs
81 and lauded on the neck Of the bur-
Hoth feli o. fhe ioor and ID their
esIts Upset numerQps boxes and rows
1s - tnr shaifet
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BRUMBAUGH REFUSES
TO ANSWER "RUMORS"
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from PAGE One
McAfee, and II so how much and what
use did you make of It?
PROMISED TO DICTATE ANSWERS.
The newspaper says the Governor was
told by it's representative that the ques-
tions were asked him with view OF
publishing the answers he made to them.
The article continues:
81 see that" said the Governor, after
curiously glancing over the page. And
| will dictate what l have 10 say later
this evening. Just at present am
engaged in conference with some friends
and want more time to fully read these
questions"
Later in the evening when the Governor
arrived at the Board of Trade auditorium
TO address the Local option state Com
mittee, he met the representative there
and handed the latter the page bearing the
questions with the remark
That is such committing thing that
I do not care to answer it, They are all
rumors. and I do not care to answer
rumors. will not waste my time an
swering rumors.'
Then you will not answer the ques-
tions serIatim' was asked the Governor.
Not those. will not answer rumors.'
said the Governor, emphatically, and hur-
ried away to make his address"
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TRANSIT WORK STANDS STILL
Await Return of City Solicitor Con-
nelly Before Resuming Subway
Boring

No further action will he taken to de-
termne the terms upon which the Broad
street subway work under city Hall shall
continue until city Solicitor Connolly has
given an opinion covering all phases Of
the question. Mr.. Connolly Is out of the
city, but may return late today. The
Keystone State Construction Company Is
willing to go ahead with the work on
condition that provision is made for re-
building parts Of tho city Hall founda-
tlons.
Among the questions the city Solicitor
will have to pass upon Is where the money
is to come from for the foundation re-
building. whether a new contract will he
necessary or whether the work may be
resumed under the force account item
In the original contract.
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GIRL HE MTSTREATED
REPAYS HIM IN DEATH
Chauffeur Who Posed as Single
Man in Eloping With Heir
ess Cannot Get Fortune

Grace Mclaughlin, s25O,OOO heiress,
|Eho, It is believed, married her chauffeur,
|7eorge N. Stevens in this city several
weeks ago, lies dead in a Havana hotel.
[This was announced today by the New
york police.
4 stevens, II is stated. will be unable to
.claim the young womans fortune, be-
pause she died six days before he could
Become her legal husband Stevens has
31nother wife living in Connecticut, ac-
'eording to the police. He had been di-
.vorced from her before he eloped with
Miss Mclaughlin, but the decree pro-
.fided that he could not marry again until
'April IL. 1915.
Miss Mclaughlin was the daughter OF
fhe late Patrick H. Mclaughlin former
=leputy to Chief of Police Devery of New
zforik. The young woman was a sufferer
rem tuberculosis when she became ac-
aIuainted with Stevens. When Miss Nc
Lzaughlin disappeared from the home of
Ter aunt. Mrs. r. Ingles, in New York
asst December, she is said to have carried
fnore than 100000 worth of securities
% her handbag: also $4,000 worth OF
|ewelry. Miss Mclaughlin and Stevens
PANE to Philadelphia and remained here
#or several weeks. Then they went to
Havana, Cuba, where they were seen by
several New Workers..
Recently the girls aunt. Mrs. Ingles,
wrote TO Mayor Smith and asked him to
ascertain who married the pair in Phila-
zzelphia. She informed the Mayor that
entended to cause Stevens arrest on
rGge of bigamy. She characterized
- as william because he ran off
bung girl suffering from tuber-
stter concluded:
Friend who saw them in Havana.
Bays my niece was pItiabIe sight
hSin and bones We know that
ems watches her closely and will not
IN her to communicate with her
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another country" said John Frederick
Lewis, attorney and authority on inter-
national law. THE Government should
have had a distinct understanding with
the Carranza Government before ordering
the troops across the border, and if this
country did not have such a distinct under
standing the troops should be withdrawn.
Il don't understand the attitude of the
Administration toward Mexico. If we
had stayed in Vera Cruz the present situa-
tlon could never have arisen.
Now it is up TO US 10 make the best
of an uncomfortable situation Carranza
has the right 10 ask the withdrawal un-
less We have an agreement with him
which would prohibit such a request
do not believe our policy should be one
OF timidity We can't get respect except
by commanding IT, but believe the rights
of nation, as provided under interna-
tional law, should be observed carefully"
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Mission Society Elects Officers

Philadelphia women figured prominently
in the session of the Atlantic District of
the Woman's American Baptist Foreign
Mission Society, held at the Calvary Bap.
tist Church, Washington, u. c., yesterday.
Mrs. Howard Wayne Smith was elected
president Mrs De Witt Ballard was re-
elected treasurer, and Mrs. w 4. Morris
recording secretary. During the session
Mrs. Ballard announced that between S40-
600 and $4,000 had been donated for for
egn missions by Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Delaware and the District of Columbia
branches during the last year.
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Ian SHOT in RIOT STARTED
BY STRIKING L0NGSHOREMEN
several Others Injured in Disturbance
at Atlantic Transport Piers

One man was shot and several others
|n1ured IN a riot which occurred today fol.
lowing a strike of longshoremen at Piers
5s and 55, of the Atlantic Transport
Company.
The trouble started at Delaware avenue
md Christian street, where the strikers
man who refused to join them
lis shouts for help were heard by Ser
zeant Gallagher and Policeman La Vas.
kur- They drew revolvers and ordered
ne strikers. most of whom were negroes,
% disperse. The worlmen defied the po.
aicemen and attacked them with bricks
ma clubs The policemen fired several
|shots and during the fight sent in a riot
All
Meanwhile the ranks of the strikers
|Here Increased by sympathizers Two
|aegroea tried to disarm the police by bit
'|HE their hands. patrol load Of policemen
EEom the I'd and Christian streets station
|zrrived and routed the strikers During
He struggle John Thompson. OF 81 South
lth street. was shot in the right thigh.
-EIa was sent 10 the Pennsylvania Hospital.
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MANY JOIN NAVAL RESERVE
Forty-three Racquet Club Members
Volunteer for Training

Forty-three recruits. members of the
Racquet Club, have instituted In this city
a volunteer naval reserve corps distinct
from the naval militia. The movement
has spread TO such an extent that many
business, professional and society men
have promised to join. A citizens COM
mittee, headed by John II. Craig, visited
the Philadelphia Navy Yard 10 confer
with naval officers for the training of
the reserves.
Mr.. Craig will visit Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels in Washington today, to
obtain official sanction for the movement
and to obtain permission TO use the bat
tIeship Illinois for weekly drills and
months cruise on the Atlantic. Mem
bers in charge OF recruiting are Commo-
dore Charles Longstreth. c. r. Dietrich,
Commodore ]. ]. whitaker, d. A. Newhall.
NJ L. Newhall, Thomas B. Bowers, Alex
ander Sellers, r. d. Clark and Louis D.
Clarke.
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Shore Republicans Split

ATLANTIC City, n. j., April l3.-Eight
hundred strong, the Chelsea Union
League, the largest Republican campaign
organization at the shore, has been hope
lessly split through the withdrawal of
William E. Leach the president, and a
large number of his followers. Leach re-
fused to stand for the Endorsement OF
Mayor Riddle. The latter lives in the
Chelsea section Of the 4th Ward which
the league has dominated politically for
several years.
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REAplNe,s SUICIDE wAvEn
Another Case Of Self-Destruction
Swells List of Victims

READING Pa. April IA wave of
suicide. prevalent here. resulted in an
other death today at the Homeopathic
Hospital and another man trying to end
his life.
Cyrus II. wolfgang, 80 years old who
swallowed two ounces OF arsenic on the
street yesterday. died at the hospital to-
day. after intense suffering. No reason
can be ascribed for his act
Bert Richards, 40 years old. was found
on the street I'm helpless condition. after
swallowing poison because as he said,
he was tired Of life. He was taken to the
Homeopathic Hostal where his wife is
also a pntient.
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EIeeted o National Phl Beta Kappa

Seymour Fiske, of 34O3 Hamilton
street, a senior at the University Of Wis
eonsin. has been honored for dlstin-
guished scholarship by election to the
national fraternity OF Phi Beta Kappa
He Is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
w Fiske, Of this city He was prepared
at the De LaRcey School and Is taking q
premedieal course at Wisconsin
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FUNSTON TO CONTINUE HUNT
UNLESS ORDERED TO HALF

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 1S.-Major
General Funston viii never consider the
punitive expedition a military success
until villa Is captured or killed He made
this plain today when shown United Press
dispatches regarding CaTranza's request
for the expeditions withdrawal
Funston had had no ofhcial word from
Washington. His attitude. he said will
be governed by the official dispatches.
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Occupy Strategic Points

apprd that 10000
border addition regular Caanza commands all
along the The scattered along line
of fcomn mi long
official military that
situation
back
demand that the United States expedition be withdrawn
asked handle
military viewpoint
predcament President Wilson grant
ensiO
veopig the said bandit
the Stne Valley payng with the Brothers.
n nat
advices that pursuing
line
Chihuahua supplies wereeX
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Fire DESTROYS 40 Autos

UNIONTOwN, Pa, April 13.-Forty
automobiles were burned In a fire which
destroyed the garage Of the National Auto
mobile Company here late yesterday. The
loss is estimated at S65,0OO. The cause is
unknown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13
Keystone Shoot April 27 and 2s

The Keystone Shooting League Of this city.
has planned to hold It's 9th annual registered
- and 2S, The cash aud prizes TO be awarded
are valued at more than S35O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-13

800 spNDAh sEAShORE TRIPS
lantie city.T: am. AnElsses Wildwood. csps
Aay, Ocean City and other resorts. Z 20 an.
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
DEATHS

READ.-on April ~. 1916, at Virginia Beach
Va, MILES $. READ, NJ, D., formerly OF
nYss FhsdsePaa p6 5te6d p saySs ana TGas are
Friday morning, at II o'clock. at the oliyFr
Philadelnkosf InISIfhent private r..
so Judson street, on ASriH
l3, 1915 WI FRED, son OF Harry EnA
Isabella IkS6ton, aged years mohths.
Funeral and interment private.
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CARRANZA DEMANDS U. S. QUIT
VILLA CHASE AND WITHDRAW
Continued from Page Ono

General Pershg advanced uae located Another force
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wITHDRAwAL REouEsrEp.

And as that expedition has fulfilled
its object so far as it viii be able to do
so, as the party headed by Villa has al
ready been dispersed and, finally because
there are Mexican troops in sufficient num-
bers pursuing them, and more forces are
being sent to eNterminate the rest of the
beaten party, the First Chief, of the Con-
stitutlOnalist army, charged with the exe-
eutive power of the nation, considers that
it is already time TO treat with the
United States Government for the with
drawal of its forces from our territory.
Il take this opportunity TO reiterate
TO your EXcellency my very distinguished
estimation and consideration.
The Secretary for Foreign Affairs,
"Candido A. Aguilar"
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HELP MANTEp-FEMALE

HOUs sEwoRK- Girl white, for general house.
work. In family, 1880 r.. WashinKt0n
lane, Germantown 1922 w,
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HELP MANTEp-AIAIF

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