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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
PREPAREDNESS CALLED
CLASS ISSUE: ELEVATING

Preparedness Is a class issue. and a pol
icy of preparedness will Increase caste.
were two points emphasized by Simon
StrunslSy, of the editorial staff of the
New York Evening Post, in n paper on
"Armaments and Caste" read this morn
ing before the American Academy of Po-
litical and Social Science in the Chamber
OF Commerce,
After a brief preliminary analysis of
the necessity for military establishments,
the speaker said;
THE division of opinion on the subject
of preparedness is usually accounted for
by a difference in local spirit and condi-
tions. And II is true that the geographical
factor affects the situation, with the two
seaboards and especially the Atlantic
coast eager for preparedness. and the
middle west and south lukewarm or indif-
, ferent. But within each section there is
a very appreciable graduation of senti-
ment based on social class differences.
'Thus preparedness takes on much OF
the aspect of class issue. using the
word class in no rigid economic sense,
but as describing whom we usually call
the better people 1T is not only a case
of the selfish influence of the munition
maker. hut also the influence of his son
at the university and his wife in society
! am not thinking merely of the we'll
to-do classes as consciously favoring var
for the sake of profits. but as favoring
tne BToWll Oh iHllllaIy llsttu'lohs pul
of that spirit of caste which, among all
aristocrats and leisured classes the world
over, finds in the business OF fighting the
most eongenial of professions.
Caste distinction shows itself i'm sec.
ond element which enters into the agita-
tion for military increase. This is the
exaggerated feeling of separation between
our population of the old stock and the
people of foreign birth or of foreign
parentage. Much stress upon hyphenism
and Americansm has created the uneasy
feeling that the heavy dilution of the old
stock by immigration has weakened the
spirit of national pride and national re-
sponsibility. The facts are, of course, to
the contrary"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29

inquest when a dashing maid in glad
spring raiment hoated by. Her dainty
skirt was far enough from the ground to
display the latest idea in feminine hosiery.
From her there radiated the sweet scent
of healthy violets. Her appearance had
a magical effect upon the blind man His
eyes suddenly opened and he stared at
the fair creature as she hoated down the
street
Instead of conEratulating him upon his
quick recovery, a few heartless persons
laughed A cop happened along and asked
for an explanation
I'm Joe Diggins" said the man of the
sign. Sometimes my eyes go back on
me, an that's why l carry the sign"
The blueeoat took him before Magis-
trats Stevenson.
Its the only way / could get any
money 10 get my breakfast" said Joe Il
tried the plain touch stun but Il wouldn't
90. Yer see. l haven't any place to
sleep"
''Oh. yes, you have" said the Judge,
you can sleep for hye days in the county
prison
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
DETECTIVES SHOOT NEGRO
WHILE ARRESTING HIM
Charles McClough Captured in Brook
lyn; Will Be Brought Here

Charles McCIoush 80 years old, a negro.
of l54S South Opal street, is in Brooklyn
hospital with two bulee wounds in his
body. inflicted last night by Brooklyn
detectives, when they arrested him on Il
warrant charging him with larceny in
this city. He will be brought back to
Philadelphia for trial as soon as he recov-
ers. The wounds are not serious, It is
said.
McClough Is wanted here for the al
legged robbery of two downtown homes.
those of DIR. Dudley Guilford, 2507 South
21st street. and Marie Wood. 25l5 South
21st street. several weeks ago The police
arrested Samuel Rosenthal, of 5th and
Sears streets, charging him with having
accepted stolen goods. Their examination
of him led them. II is said. to suspect
McClough. They went to McClough's
home and found. Detectives Clark and
Hanlon said today, siverware valued at
5000 piled In the bathtub.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
NEGRO WITH SMALLPOX
WAS HERE THIS WEEK
Wilmington Police Send Twen-
tieth Case to Emergency
Hospital After Arrest

WILMINGTON. Del, April 29,-The ar
rest of Robert Morris, a negro, who says
that within a week he has lived at 1912
Olive street, Philadelphia, caused excite
ment when 1t was learned in his boarding
house. 113 Shipley street. that he had
smallpox.
The police at once mounted guard over
the neighborhood and Morris was sent to
the Emergency Hospital, while everybody
with whom he was known to have come
in contact was vaccinated
Morris told the police and health of
ficers that he had been wandering about
the street for the last three days, visiting
stores restaurants and other public places,
This is the goth case discovered here,
All of the patients are now in the Emer-
gency Hospital at Farnhurst.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
PLAN AMERICAN INDIAN DAY
Red Fox James Requests Jersey OBJ
servance of May 1S

TRENTON, N. j., April Ex-Governor
Fielder has been asked to issue prOcla-
nation setting aside May Is as American
Indian Day" The request comes from
Red Fox James, with headquarters for
eAmerican Indian Day" at 24O East 6Sth
street, New York city, in the following
announcement:
The second Saturday in May OF each
year viii be American Indian Day For
the irst time in American history have we
natives set aside one day of each year
TO be dedicated 10 the North American
Indian, and we are calling upon the people
OF many races and nations under the
flag to observe this day In our honor
and IN the memory of our great an
eestors"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
MARRIED 25 YEARS
Sergeant and Mrs. Harry Conver OBJ
serve Silver Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conver are cele-
brating their silver wedding anniversary
today at their home, $500 North Garnet
street On account of the illness of Mrs.
Conver, the couple are spending the day
quietly
Conver is street sergeant at the 26th
and York streets station, previous to which
he was chief of police at Ocean City. He
was also in the United States Army be-
fore his marriage. having been member
of the cavalry troop that captured the
famous Indian bandit Geronimo. His
wife is noted singer and was one of the
chorus in the Mailer Symphony
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
LAST DAY FOR GEORGIA
VETS A VERY BUSY ONE
Bullying Hip Pockets and Round
Packages Indicate Dry
Spell Is Near

ATLANTA, Ga. April 2es-saioons. in
this State are doing a rushing business
today for AZ midnight Georgia goes dfv.
Approximately 400 saloons in Atlanta
Augusta, Savannah and other large cit
les will close. Sunday, falling on the last
day Of the month. makes the dry measure
become operative one day earlier than
intended BY sins lawmakers, who voted
to make the stafe drssalay T.
Preparations fof thE lohg arid spell
that faces thefh were made by hundreds
of men who win ne longer be able to OBJ
tain their straiRhtsrBes and bottled beer
from the fountsN Ntfist So long lrrignted
them under the guisk Of ffe6rlbeer" sa.
looms t.t3
Bullying hip saf1eIts ard little round
packages were coufNon sights on the
streets and An the AEeft cars
The greatest loss occasioned by the
passing of the saloon WIN faft upon the
owners of the property ocodpied by the
"grog shops" but real estate men say
that this loss will be neshEibie. as nearly
all the desirable locatioNs have already
been leased to business Jadacsfha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
Cremate H. H. Hensel's Body Toda,

The body of Harry II. Hensel. who died
in Lancaster on Wednesday. will be ere.
mated late this afternoon in the eolum-
barium at Chelten Hills Cemetery, fol-
lowing the funeral services at the home
OF a brother George w. Hensel, Jr., at
Quarryville, Pa. Tomorrow the ashes will
be brought back to Quarryviue ana, 4
accordance with Mr., Hensel's wish. will
be placed In the ouarryHlle Cemetery be-
side the grave of his younger brother.
Charles c. Hensel. Mr.. Hensel was the
brother of the late William U, Hensel.
former Attorney General of Pennsylvania
He was So years old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
Snyder County Has Gold Fever

SELMA GROVE. Pa, April 2s-Un'
bounded excitement was evident through
out Snyder County today when II became
known that assayers had been called hur'
riedly from New York. Small quantities
of gold and silver are said to have been
found in this section, but no fortunes have
been made. The news that assayers had
been summoned led to many startling re-
ports of big Strikes" The reports thus
far have been uncontirmed. The assayers
went TO the farm of Vera Feese, mile
east of Beavertown. II is said the assay
ers' report show yield of $3.50 in gold
and sSs in silver to a ton Of the raw
material
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
RICH MEN FORM COMPANY
TO RAISE LOST GOLD SHIP
Percy Rockefeller One of Backers of
Naval Officers Project

NEW YORK, April 29.-Some hard.
headed Wall street business men have
capitalized old dreams of sunken treas
ures for s125,000 and will soon be at
work. according to reports in financial
circles today. The company is the Inter
ocean Submarine Engineering Company.
Rear Admiral Chester. retired, is presl-
dent. Percy Rockefeller is one of the
organizers.
The concern will attempt to drag from
the ocean floor the many vessels which
have sunk in comparatively shallow wa.
ter. The first attempt will be on the
Ward liner which sank off Cape Hatteras
several years ago. 1t carried 5000, 900
worth of silver.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
Jersey G. o. P. Delegates to Meet

TRENTON, April 29.-Chairman New
ton A. *. Bugbee. of the Republican State
Committee has issued a call for con-
ference of Republican delegates to the
National Convention, to be held here next
Tuesday. Arrangements will then he COM
pleted for the trip to Chicago the pre-
liminary details of which have already
been attended to by Ex-Governor Franklin
Murphy, The headquarters OF the dele
CATION will be at the Congress Hotel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
PICK SITE OF MEMORIAL
TO MRS. WOODROW WILSON
Model Homes for Negro Workers Will
Be Built Near Capitol M

WASHINGTON, April 2s.--Directors Of
the Ellen Wilson homes have selected =
square seven blocks from the Capitol on
South Capitol street, in a relatively unde-
veloped section, on which they soon Will
begin erecting 140 small dwellings that will
commemorate the late Mrs. woodrow Will
son.
The buildings will meet the best hous-
ing standards and will be rented to un-
skilled negro wage earners at low rates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
Arbor DAY In Norwood Rorough

City Statistician Edward ]. Cattell. OF
PHILADELPHIA. viii be the principal speaker
AT the Arbor Day celebration Of the Nor
wood horticultural Society today Trees
will be planted in the park opposite the
Norwood public school Burgess Gordon
Chambers will be master Of ceremonies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
Leayes Library to university

ANN ARBoR. Mich. April 2s-All Of
the works dealing with international law
In the library Of the late DR.. James B.
Angell president emeritus Of the Uni
versity OF Michigan are left to the library
OF the university by the educators will.
just admitted 10 probate. The collection
contains many books not found In any
other library IN the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-29
Steel Workers Pay Advanced

PoTTsToWN, Pa. April I,2s.-The Glas-
gov ana George B. Lesslg iron companies
have announced an increase Ia pudding
rates from 50 10 s5.2b per ton. the highest
paid hers for many years Laborsfs have
also been advanced from sl.ss to 81 per
aay. Both. increases become effective Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17
the thoughtfness of the gver the kind of gifts everyone

Casserole, Of
II r Q p r o O I
e ar I henware,
with n ic k e J.
plated mount
ings. Mondays
special,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths We're reported to
the health department in the past TWEEN
ty-fotlr hours:
James Gray. "A years, 2SO2 Wisconsin,
avenue northwest.
Sarah +. CIokey. 6S years. l144 7 street
northwest.
Kate y. Lawson. &c years. 1860 Cali
fornia street northwest
William Pugsley, 50 Years, United
States Soldiers Home Hospital.
Paul V. Bats % years, Walter Reed
General Hospital
Mary y. Lloyd. - years, 1908 G street
northwest
Martha Stickel, months, 1919 | street
northeast.
Lucy Thornton. y years. Emergency
Hospital.
Mary Bright. II years. St Elizabeth
HOSPITAL.
William Halter, IS years Freedmens
Hospital.
Allca Crown. 80 Years. 20, Virginia
avenue southwest
Lucille johnson, Years. Children
Hospital
Otna Smith. 3 years. Childrem's Hos
pital.
Sarah T. Edmunds, 8 months, 4oS 11th
streer southeast.
Lillian Queen. ) months. Freedmen S
Hospital.
James Osborn, So hours, 636 " street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
GERMANS MAY ABANDON
MERCHANT SUBMARINE
Will Withdraw Service for Time Be
ing Because Of Bfemen's Fate
Is Belief.

NEW YORK, September 9.-Despite
the success of the Deutschland venture.
Germany is prepared to abandon for
the time being, at least. her merchant
hubmarine program because of failure
Of the Bremen to reach an American
port, according to reports that have
been received from abroad.
From an official source it has been
learned that the Bremen eluded the
British channel patrol and should
have arrived in America ten days ago.
The absence of the vessel has con-
WINGED maritime experts that the sub
marine has been lost at sea. 1t is
probable that her fate never will be
known. The September seas are adj
mittedly hazardous and this fact may
explain the fate of the Bremen.
There is practically no chance of
submarines making the undersea pas
sage during the winter. One report
Germany intended to send several sub
marines across the sea. and the first
one reaching here was to be termed
the Bremen. The losses of others, this
rumor said. were to be concealed This
IS hardly possible. however. as the
Brltlsh admiralty is known to have
been disappointed at the failure to cap
ture the Bremen. When the Bremen
eluded the british patrol it was ex-
pected that the submarine would be re-
ported in the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
ENVOY FROM NICARAGUA
LIKELY TO BE PRESIDENT
Minister Chamorro Now at Home
Conducting Vigorous Campaign
as Conservative Leader.

Gen. EnIiliano Chamorro. whose revo-
iutlonary forces overthrow President
LeiaEa, and who was afterward III COM
mand of the government army of Mica :
Iragua which put down the revolution
of Gen. Mena, Nicaraeuan minister Of
war. and who is at this time the min
lister Of Nicaragua to the United States,
is candidate for president of that re-
public. The election is to be held next
month. This win be the first time in
twenty years that Nicaragua has
chosen president by popular election.
Advices from Msnagua report vic
tory for the conservative party, of
which Gen. Cha MORO is the nominee in
the election August %. of its candi-
date to the house of deputies from
Metag alpa. to succeed Deputy Salinas.
After three years of diplomatic 1abors
here. during which time the Nicaragua
canal treaty was negotiated, Gen.
.chamorro returned to Nicaragua in
April to undertake a presidential cam
paign. He was summoned to be party
standard bearer by u majority Of the
conservative party and a great number
of Independent voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
MRS. JANE E. MINOR DEAD.
Born in Washington and Widow O
Confederate Civil Employe.

Mrs. Jane L. Minor. native of Wash
ington and a resident of this city prac-
tically all of her life, died at her home,
627 New Jersey avenue. Friday night.
She was seventy-three years old.
Funeral services will be held from
the home tomorrow afternoon at ;
7 O'Clock, Rev j. ]. Muir officiating. In
terment viii take place in Glenwood
cemetery.
Mrs. Minor was born in Washington
in 1S43 and was educated in the schools
of this city. In 1860 she married Tim
othy Minor. also native OF Washing
ton.
They went to Richmond at the out
break OF the civil war, where Mr.. NJ
nor served the Confederate government
in the civil department. After the wal
they removed to Washington. Mr.. Mi
nor died here in 1865, leaving his widow
to care for four children.
Mrs Minor obtained work in the gov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
SCHOONER MAINE SIGHTED.
Managing Owner Informed Overdue
Vessel Is Safe.

Information received here by ]. Harry
Carter, managing owner of the two
masted schooner Maine belonging to
the estate of the late James O. Carter
of this city. makes certain that the yes
sci is safe and should arrive at New
York within the next day or two. The
Maine was sighted Thursday last by
passing steamship about eight miles
southwest of Diamond shoal lightship,
on the North Carolina coast, and all
aboard were well. The vessel is bound
from Port au Prince, Haiti, to New
York with logwood.
The fact that nothing had been heard
from the vessel in about two months
caused fears that she might have met
with misfortune. The fact that the
Maine is rather small vessel for off
shore work also added to the anxiety
about her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
HOWELL BARTLE, LOCAL
PATENT LAWYER, DEAD
Lifelong Resident of Washington
Succumbs to Long Illness at
Age of Fifty-Two.

Howell Bartle, lifelong resident of
Washington and patent lawyer. died
Thursday afternoon at his residence in
the Gotham apartments. following a
long illness. He was fifty-two years
old. Funeral services were held yes
terday morning at the residence of
his sisters. 1920 10th street northwest.
and interment was in Rock Creek ceme-
terry Pallbearers were Mason Rich
ardson, Charles Shafer, Alexander Pope,
Joseph Lltimer and Paul Finckel.
Mr. Bartle was born in Washington
and received his early education in the
public schools mere. He later grad
uated from the law school OF the
George Washington University. and
was admitted TO practice before the
Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia and the United states Su-
prcine Court Mr.. Bartie devoted MN
self almost entirely To patent law.
He leaves his wife, Madge Cohen
Bartle. two sisters, Missouri Snd sara
y Bartle. and two brothers, George +.
and Harry l.. Bartle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
CHARLES R. ORME DEAD.
Former Real Estate Operator Was III
for More Than Year.

Charles r. Orme. former real estate
operator. and life long resident of Wash
ington. died at his home, 1917 Columbia
road northwest, yesterday. following an
illness Of over a year. He was forty
two years old Funeral arrangements
have not vet been completed. but it is
possible that services will be held to-
morrow and that interment will take place
in Rock Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Orme was born here and received
his education in the local schools. He
leaves his wife and brother Wallace
G. Orme. He was a cousin to William e.
Orme. secretary of the Washington Gas
light Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
Expect Progressive Votes.

SIN the election of two years ago the
progressive party polled $4,000 votes
and 1 believe the republicans will get
at least rs per cent of that vote. All
four congressional districts will be
swept by the republicans
William r. Pattangall, chairman OF
the campaign committee of the demo-
cratic state committee. said:
II believe the democratic party in the
election Monday will poll II, 900 votes
which will give US plurality of 5000
I am confident that we Will elect our
candidate for governor, two United
States senators and at least one con-
gresham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
NEWSPAPER MEMS TRIBUTE.
Correspondents Honor Memory Of
James Gray, Who Died Suddenly.

At a representative gathering OF
newspaper correspondents of this city
at noon yesterday in the National Press
Club tribute was paid to the memory
of James Gray, Washington cor
respondent of the Minneapolis Journal,
who died suddenly from acute indi-
eestion Friday afternoon in his office
The meeting was presided over by
Richard V. Oulahan, chairman of the
standing committee Of correspondents,
who announced that wreath OF
flowers had been sent to Mr. Gray's
home, with an appropriate message
from the newspaper men of the capital
A committee Of correspondents at
tended at the Union station when the
body was sent to Minneapolis.
Resolutions we're adopted and a
copy was sent to the family of Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-10
List Of the Candidates.


Following are the candidates for the
leading Offices:
For governor-Democrat Oakley C
Curtis: republican, Carl Z. Milliken
United States senator-(Short term)
democrat Kenneth c. NJ Stills: republi-
can. Bert NJ. Fernald. Long term)
democrat, Charles F. Johnson; republi-
can, Frederick Hale.
For representatives in Congress:
First district-Louis B. Goodall, re-
publican; Lamont a. Stevens. democrat
Second Observation-Disclosures II. White,
lr.. republican,: Don McGillicuddy, DEM
ocrat.
Third district-John a. Peters. re-
publican: John L. Bunker. democrat
Fourth district-Frank Z. Guernsey,
republican; Leonard A. Pierce, democrat
Senator Berah of Idaho, who has
publican ticket and who is a close
observer of conditions. arrived here
tonight. In conversation with The
Stars correspondent Senator Borah ex-
pressed his judgment that Mr.. Hale
will win over Senator Johnson. He
said. that during the week he had
found a decided disposition among re-
publicans who were lukewarm to Mr.
Hale personally to vote for him in
order to strengthen the party in the
Senate. Senator Borah said they are
favor electing republican President
they should not go across the ticket
and vote for democrat for Senator
Senator Borah believes that the re-
PUBLICAN state ticket will carry by
a majority of ten to twelve thousand
and that this, together with the argu-
n,ent mentioned, will pull Mr.. Hale
fhrOuRh