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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
MAYOR SMITH WILL
URGE CITY HOME RULE
BEFORE LEGISLATURE
Repeal of Present Charter Will
Be Sought, Diners at Mu-
nicipal Research Bureau
Dinner Are Told
POINT TO LOAN MUDDLE

Home rule for Philadelphia may soon be
a reality, The Smith administration Is
planning TO go before the Legislature at
the next session and urge "All Phladel-
phia' legislation to replace the present
antlquated charter, which the administra-
tion regards insufficient to meet the
changing needs Of the city.
Joseph =. Gaffney, chairman OF Coun.
ellis Finance Committee, made both these
points clear last night at the dinner OF
the Bureau of Municipal Research, in the
Bellevue. .Stratford
Mr. Ganney spoke on the financial sit
uatlon Of the city and impressed the nu-
niclpal experts present with the earnest
ness of his home rule" plea when he said
that Mayor Smith and other city officials
will start actual work on the framing of
the new charter when the loan bill is
disposed OF
Mayor Smith himself indorsed the plan
this morning and said he would do every
thing in his power to aid in the move.
philadelphia has been hampered for
years by stringent legislation most of
which Is obsolete" said the Mayor, "and
the way should be provided for new,
sweeping legislation that will permit the
city to seize its opportunities fully"
The idea of n new charter Is not new
one. but the trouble experienced by city
leaders in obtaining permission for Phila-
delphia to spend it's own money for Inn
pIONementS, Dy means OF amendments 10
the constitution. has forciblv impressed
Philadelphians OF the necessity of virtual
home rule"
Mr., Gaffney also told the diners that
It was timo for the city to clean slate"
and live within It's means, and that other
sources than real estate should be found
to provide the source of additional rev.
enue, He said he would find new ways
of adding to the cty's revenues when the
loan bill Is passed
George w. Norris, former Director os
Wharves Docks and Ferries, called atten-
tior to the fact shat this city had neglected
revenue sources by not taxing cigarettes,
bankers and brokers, insurance companies
and such.
a crisis in city finances has been
reached, Mr. Norr declared. The city
must Increase revenue, or face the
humiliation of being unable to meet obli-
cations. The third alternative is the cur
tailment of all municipal activities, he
said.
There can be no doubt that additional
revenue Is necessary" he said. How
much of this should be obtained by an in
crease in the tax rate. and how much
from other sources, ls another question
There are various possible sources of
revenue which we have partly or wholly
neglected,
For example, figures made UP several
years ago showed that from amusement
licenses we got S17,625, while St. Louis,
with less than half the population, got
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

mine north Of -Four De Paris. which was
followed by lighting in which liquid fire
was used by the French soldiers.
South Of st Eloi, IN West Flanders,
after careful artillery preparation, the
Germans delivered attacks which won
back for them the mine crater recently
captured by Y British. II was defended
by Canadians. The offi,i statoment fol-
lows
In the Argonne the French exploded
mine north of Four de Paris. Later
on short combats ensued The en-
emy advanced. using liquid fire, but
was thrown back.
Several attempts by the enemy
against German positions In the for
est northeast of Avocourt were un-
successful.
The French we're unable TO carry
out their attacks against our posi-
tions in Caillette Wood, which Is now
firmly in German hands.
French troops were all ready for
an elaborate attack. artillery prep
arations having been made, but 1t
broke down under the accurate fire
OF our guns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

more than twice that amount, and Chicago
got $4,000. From bankers and brokers
we got nothing. while Chicago got $4,000
and New York more than S3,500,000. From
the sale OF cigarettes we got nothing. while
Chicago got St33,000. From the licensing
Of dogs we got s7250, while ST. Louis got
$4,000 and Chicago S121,000. From in
surance companies we got nothing, while
st. Louis got $4,000. From manufactur-
ers and merchants we got nothing, while
st Louis got more than S700O00 From
vehicles we got nothing, while st. Louis
got $ti5,O00 and Chicago $5S6,000. Car
raRes for hire used TO be charged a IL
cense fee of $40 year, but now they
have been superseded by taxicabs, upon
which no license fee at all Is charged"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

Two Appointed to City Positions
City Hail appointments today were
John McCabe 59s5 McCallun1 street,
smoke inspector, Bureau Of Boiler 1nspeo.
ton salary, 1920 year, and Ralph NJ.
sperry. Of 2010 west Ontario street,
helper, meteorological division. Bureau Of
Health. salary, $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
MORE TURK Line
TAKEN BY BRITISH
MOVING UPON KUT
Felahie Won, Bringing Re-
lief Corps Is Miles From
Pent-up Forces
TWO VICTORIES IN A DAY
LONDON. April I.

LONDON, April 7.
Two important victories in one day have
been achieved by the British army driv.
ing up the Tigrls to the relief of General
Townshend at Kut-el-Amara. II is now
about is miles from It's goal
Besides taking the strong Turkish po-
sitions at Umm.el-Henna eco miles below
KuO early Wednesday morning, the Brit
ish In the evening stormed the Turkish
trenches at Felahie. ~ miles further up
the river The Turks were routed on both
sides Of the river at Felahie.
An official statement Issued here last
night says:
"The reports indicate that the Umm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
German-American Loses Job

NEW YORK, April 7.--Herman Win
ter, an American, born of naturalized Ger.
man parents. who since July, 1911, has
been In the employ of the Cuuard Steam.
ship Company here, has been "let out -
The company acted, Mr. Winter said. he.
cause of repeated criticism regarding the
retention by an English company of a
man of German parentage. Winter has
been assistant to the general agent of the
company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
Strike Cripples Reading Colliery

company" men and the drivers employed
at No drift, at Silver Creek Colliery Of
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company. struck today when the
foreman ordered that they load and start
the cars as we'll as drive The strike has
seriously crippled this large operation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

THE story has the lure of the
! unknown" = an imagina-
tive journey to a land where
man has not yet stood; vigor-
ously-drawn pictures of weird
monsters; and a powerful de-
scription of the rescue of a
beautiful Princess held captive
by Martian warriors: This is
another Burroughs story which
brings to mind the wonderful
tales of Jules Verne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07
PErRnGRAn. Anril Z.

Russian groups are now advancing on
the Turkish Black Sea port Of Trebigond
from both the east and south, according
to official dispatches received here today.
In an engagement south Of Treblzond the
Turks were driven out Of fortified posi-
tions, which were occupied by the SIavs.
In a Black Sea naval fight Russian sub
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

THE Evening Ledger has Sc
! lected this story out of defer
ence to the wishes of correspon-
dents who requested continu-
ance of the Burroughs ro-
mances. "Under the Moons of
Mars" will be found fitting
successor to the intensely inter-
esting serials previously pub
lished, and one that enhances.
the already glowing reputation
of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The
story starts in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

HAVANA, April 7.-Hpolito Villa,
brother of "Pancho" villa, who was ar
rested here several weeks ago at the re-
quest of the American Government. was
released today at the order of the Secre-
tary of the Interior. villa was detained
in the Havana prison. awaiting extradi-
ton to the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

Ei-Henna position was strongly en-.
trenched, its left flank resting on the SUI
watchi marsh and its right on the river.
The front trenches are stated TO be nine
feet deep and the whole system extended
Nnrdsn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-07

CHESTER, Pa. April 7.--Because his
father refused to let him go to work at
the Remington Arms Company in Eddy.
stone, Robert FreebIrd, 20 years old, of
Folsom, walked into the woods at Morton
and shot and killed himself Wednesday
night. His body was found last night.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-09
THE STATE WINS
IMPORTANT SUIT

Frederick H. Dominick, former as
sistant attorney general, today receiV-
ed a telegram from Washington. stat
ing that the United States circuit
court Of appeals had decided in favor
of the State of South Carolina in the
case of the city of Augusta, Ca,
against the treasurer of Edge1eld
county.
This is a suit brought to recover
taxes paid under protest, the property
involved being the dam over the Sa-
vannah river which extends from the
Georgia side of the river to Edgefleld
county The contention was that this
property should be exempt from tax
alton in South Carolina as it is a dam
owned by a municipal corporation IN
the State of Georgia.
Judge Joseph T. Johnson, OF the
United States district court, last year
decided against the plaintiff and the
circuit court of appeafs':has affirmed
the decision of the loMer couEt-Rec-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-09
EXCURSION FARES
Railway
To Birmingham, Ala.
Account United Confederate Veterans Reunion,
May 16, II, Is, 1916.
To Birmingham, Ala,

The Southern Railway will sell very low round trip fare
tickets to Birmingham, Aa account of the above occa
son Tickets on sale for all trains May l3 to IT, ncu-
sive with final limit May 25th Limit may be extended
until June 4t by personally depositing ticket with ope-
cial Agent and payment of fee of so cents
The following fares will apply from stations named:
Columbia $3.50 Orangeburg So 70 Newberry S7.4
Greenwood 6.65 Abbeville 6.35 Union I8O
Chester 855 Rock Hill 8.55 York 855
spartanburg z45 Greenville $50 Batesburg 800
Proportionately low fares from other points.
On Monday, May l5th through Pullman car and coach
will be operated on train No. l5 leaving Columbia 7l5
a. M, Newberry 84e a. NJ, Greenwood 1o15 , ar
irving Birmingham .o5 p M Special train will! also ne
operated on this date leaving Backsburg 0:o5 a. m:
enartanhro ZOO a. m.. Greenvle 800 a. n Seneca 915
a. m. arriving Birmingham 545 Train will consist
of modern day coaches and Pullman cars
All regular trains will carry extra coaches and Pullman
cars for the accommodation of veterans and their friends
For detailed information apply to any Southern Rail
wav Ticket Agent or communicate with S. H. Mclean,
District Passenger Agent, Columbia s. e.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-09
DO You Know That

Says in roof-gutters may act IS
mosquito breeding places?
Americas most valuable crop is b2-
bies?
The public cigar-cutter is a health
menace?
The United States Public Healtn
Service maiatains a loan library Of
stereopticon slides?
The typhoid rate measures accu-
rately community intelligence?
Whooping cough annually kills
over ten thousand Americans?
Bad housing produces bad health?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is
spread by wood-tick?
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-09
The British Side.

"The German people know that
the government of the United States
has the power to continue the war to
armed forces Of the belligerent coun-
tries in the interest of humanity and
maintenance Of International law.
The government of the United States
would have been certain of attaining
this end had it been determined to
insist against Great Britain on the
incontrovertible rights to freedom of
the seas. But as matters stand the
German people is under the i'm
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-09
Hard on Neutrals.

'But neutrais can not expect that
Germany, forced to fight for exist.
ence, shall for the sake of neutral in
terest restrict the use of an effective
weapon if the enemy is permitted to
continue to apply at will methods of
warfare violating rules of interna-
tional law. Such a demand would be
incompatible with the character of
neutrality, and the German govern
ment is convinced that the govern
ment of the United States does not
think of making such demand,
knowing, that the government of the
United States repeatedly declares tina!
it is determined to restore the prin-
ciple of freedom of the seas, from
whatever quarter it has been violated.
Accordingly the German govern
ment is confident that in consequence
of the new orders issued to the naval
force the government of the United
States will also now consider the
impediments removed which may
have been in the way of mutual CO.
operation toward freedom of the seas
during the war, as suggested in the
note of July %, 1915, and it does
not doubt that the governr, ont of the
United States will now demand and
insist that the British government
shall forthwith observe the rules of
international law universally recog-
nized before the war as are laid down
in the notes presented by the govern
ment of the United States to the
British government December %,
1914 and November 5, 1915.
+, ), ."should.: steps taken by the gov
ernment of the United States not
attain the object it desires to have
the laws OF humanity followed by all
belligerents nations, the German gov
ernment 'wouldtthen be facing a new
situation in which it must reserve to
itself complete liberty ..of decision .
THE undersigned avails himself OF
this. opportunity to renew to he
American ambassador assurances OF
the highest consideration.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-05-09

preston that the government Of the
United States, while demanding that
Germany. struggling for existence.
shall restrain the use of an effective
weapon and while making compliance
with these demands a condition for
maintenance of relations with Ger
many, confines itself to protests
against illegal methods adopted by
Germany's enemies. Moreover, the
German people know to what consid-
cradle extent it's enemies are sup
piled with all kinds of war material
from the United States.
1T will, therefore, be understood
that the appeal made by the govern
nent OF the United States to senti-
ments of humanity and principles of
international law cannot under the
circumstances meet the same hearty
response from the German people
which an appeal otherwise always is
certain to find here. If the German
government nevertheless is resolved
to go to the utmost limit of conces-
sions. it has been guided not alone by
the frie dship connecting the two
great nations for over 100 years but
also by the thought of the great doom
which threatens the entire civilized
world should the cruel and sangui
nary war be extended and prolonged.
Has Offered Peace.
'Ihe German government, con-
scious of Germany's strength, twice
within the last few months announced
before the world its readiness to
make peace on a basis safeguarding
Germany's vital interests, thus indi-
eating that it is not Germanys fault
if peace is still withheld from the ma
tions OF. Europe. The German gov
ernment feels: all the more justified in
declaring that responsibility could
not be borne before the forum OF
mankind and in history if after q
months of the wars duration the. sub.
marine. question under. discussion be-
tween the German goyernment,and the
government of the: United States. were
to take turn seriously threatening
maintenance Of peace between the
two nations. s..s
"As far. as lies with the German
government, it wishes to prevent
things from taking such a course.
The German government; moreover:
is prepared! to. do, its. utmost to con-:
fine operations of the war; for the rest
of its duration to the fighting forces,
of the belligerents, thereby also in
suring freedom of the seas, a prin-
ciple upon which the German govern.
ment believes. as before, that it is in
agreement with the government of the
United States.
"The German government, guided
by this idea, notifiel the government
of the United States that German ma
val forces have received the following
order: In accordance with the gen
eral principles of visit and search and
the destruction of merchant vessels
recognized by international law such
vessels, both within and without the
area declared a naval war zone, shall
not be sunk without warning and
without saving human lives unless
the ship attempt to escape or offer re-
sistance.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03

ment but did all In his power to i'm
pose It upon Congress.
Thanks to the common sense and
courage Of some thirty Democrats I'M
der the splendid leadership Of Repre-
sentative FITZGERALD Of New York. the
House has rejected the hypocritical
and vicious Clarke amendment and
definitely substituted the original
House or Jones bill for the Senate
measure. The Jones bin provides a
form Of government for the islands In
which the Filipinos will have a larger
representation and greater response
bility. and II follows the Democratic
platform by promising Independence
las soon as n stable government can
be established" The Senate wisely
shows q disposition to throw the
Clarke amendment overheard and &C.
cept the House bill.
Mr.. WILSON'S leadership has suf-
fered q palpable check. and the inde-
pendent Democrats have administered
a rebuke which It would be well for
him to take to heart. They have set
his feet once mort in the straight
path. the path Of fidelity to party
principles and the humanities. from
which he strayed so unaccountably.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03
Belief aud Duty.

The Presidents warlike speech at
the opening Of the military encamp-
ment for young women left something
to Be desired In the way Of accurate
philosophical postulation.
The President said to the military
young women:
when % coma to the last searching
analystA We do not owe any duty except
- those th,nu We believe in"
This Is the crude doctrine which,
II persisted in, would disorganize So
cfety and give Us anarchy instead Of
government by law.
When you come to 'the last search
ing analysis"-detestable phrase =
you find that you do owe duty to many
things you may not believe In.
A man may not believe in the Eighth
Commandment. for example: some
people don't; but he owes duty TO It
all the same. and he will find in "the
last searching analysis" that II he
do not respect and obey its prohibit
ton he will get into trouble.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03
Mayor Mitchell Reports.

Mayor MrrcHEL's second report to
the committee that nominated him
vas made last evening. and In Its
printed form It testities to the magni-
tude and cpmplexity OF the task. or
congeries Of tasks. that falls on the
administrators of the city's affairs.
The speech-did the Mayor mercifully
skip some paragraphs in its delivery?
makes a pamphlet OF 1O2 pages. Its
bulk Is not due to the inclusion of
unnecessary matter. and even in this
volume much Is not set forth that
might properly be recorded. were there
not limits TO the physical! endurance
Of Y e patriotic dinner eaters.
The outstanding and gratifying fact
that the Mayor was able TO communal
cate to his sponsors was that the
municipal officers elected on the fu-
sion ticket have been able 70 resist
the temptations of partisan politics
and to maintain the policy OF business
management of public affairs to which
they were pledged by their platform.
Mr.. Mitchell can say "the city gov
eminent is out Of politics and politics
Is out OF the city government with
out exciting laughter. and this condi-
ton is highly c%reditable To the gen.
tlemen responsible for II. How well
based his confident declaration IS, the
conference of the city's representa-
tives in the State Legislature proves +;
never before has this means Of pro-
tecting the town been found feasible,
and 1t could not have endured n day
had its members suspected 1t was
created for any purpose except the
n its authors proclaimed.
Non-part'Sanship is not attained
without self-repression and dilisent
effort. Mayor mitchell and his as
sociates have exhibited a gratifying
~self-control in the discharge Of their
onerous duties.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03
FOREST FIRES.
lightning and Careless ,amp.rS
tauspS OF Loss In Federal Reserves

To rHE EDITOR OF THE SvN-S,r L.
.'ld forest fires burned oyer not uu,a
-'H,uoP acres OF naf.oral forest and. A.
'nrd.ng I" official reports Just compile T.
t'Nt OF a total ~ 6.39+ fires. 3tS did dam
az to the amount Of 500 or more.
me timber loss was / 5 Vuo. 600 hoa~i
lert, valued a $40 900. Although tie
season was regarded IS one ~ uui!SIY 4
exposure, ""jrg 20 delayed tai "a q.
the loss was materially below the ay-
erase OF the last five years. over -
per cent Of THIS .os> occurred IN IN,
states ~ Oregon, Washington al
Idaho. More than - per cont. was tr
oregon tlore. Besides me timber lose.
fi"s- destroyed r~ep~pductlou o~ yo.r.
tree growth. Of al est mated value -
= lhN,ooh and e. 80 worth II forage
L~iEhinlnS va fh" rn.ef cause ~ fa".
est nreS IN l'l'. ~ M usually - TNrr-
'N-'Sh' ird . halt per GENT Il I've rres
were due 20 tins cause Campers uausa |
y per cent, WHICH - ~, pei cont. hig1e-
'htn N" average Eleven per cent were
cai'sed by brush burning. and more rhtu
|" per cont were ~ uyrud try origin
NEW Nor,. Nav NJ
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03
4 Rebuke which Mr.. wilson Has
Deserved.

Representative Miller o' Mime
sofa, who has visited the Philippines
several times and Is familiar with
conditions in the islands, said In the
debate on the Clarke amendment TO
the Jones bill that he was surprised
at the "~suddenness'' with which the
Administration accepted the "scuttle'
policy. 1t has been a surprise 70
every body who remembered the Phil
ipnine plank in the Democratic plat
form, a document that Mr.. WILSON
has invoked time and again as the
Democratic gospel of rommittal and
omission. What vas IN the platform
he nroteS>ed 70 regard * his sailing
chart, and he has made n convenience
of what was not in IT,. Also Mr..
WILSON'S acceptance of the 'scuttle"
policy seemed strangely inconsistent
with his ~preachment thar America
existed TO serve humanity either In
peace or war and thus be an example
10 less spiritual nations.
The Democratic party in its plat
form in 1912 called for IAN immediate
declaration Of the nations purpose to
recognize the Independence Of the
Philippine Islands as soon "a Il stable
government can be established But
Mr., WILSON, in spite of this uneQuiv-
ocal statement of policy, accepted Il
proposal To give the Filipinos indie
pendence in two 70 four years, with
this string attached to IL. that II the
President as the four years were
expiring concluded that the natives
were not ready to govern themselves
he could refer the question OF indie
pendence TO Congress for further
consideration.
To set a sliding time limit TO the
sovereignty OF the United States
would be to disregard the Democratic
platform tlagrantly; but, even worse
than that, the purpose to fool the
Filipino people would be- transparent
10 any but the most simple Of them.
Altogether the Clarke amendment was
ms evaSiye, dishonest and stupid a
device as was q submitted TO Con-
cress in the form of a serious leg.
iSlatiye proposal and yet Woopg0w
WILSON. preacher Of the humanities
and keeper Of the national conscience,
not only jumped at the Clarke amend.