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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY
ON PARKWAY VALID
Court Dismisses Suit of Tax
payer and City Scores I'M
portant Victory

President Judge Audenried, Of Court Of
Common Pleas No 4, has made an order
dlsmssing the suit brought by Walter r
Taylor, as a taxpayer. attacking the con-
tract for the Free Public Library Building
on the Parkway at Nineteenth street. The
court sustans the demurrer to the bill in
equity filed by City Solicitor John p Con-
nelly on all the legal points raised and
Judge Audenried has written an opinion,
but it will not be available for day or two
The dismissing of the suit is an important
victory for the city.
The suit was directed against Mayor
Smith, Director Datesman, Councils and
the trustees of the library and the firm Of
Gill Sons, to whom the contract was
awarded upon their bid of $2,535 900. In
the petition for an injunction the Court
was asked to declare null and void the
ordinances of Council of 1894 and 1895
which stipulate that all stone used in public
buildings shall be cut within the city
limits
It was alleged that such provisions by
Councils were against the constitution and
if enforced would violate the interstate
laws 1t was further pointed out that the
limestone and granite required for the new
building could not be obtained or quarried
in Philadelphia, and therefore would have
to be shipped here in the rough at an add!-
tional expense to the city.
1t was stated i'm the bill in equity that
the George a. Fuller Company was also a
bidder for the work. estimating on the basis
of the stone being cut both i'm and outside
of the city. it's bid being 100000 less than
the price at which the contract was awarded
to Gill & Sons. II was also declared that
"A number Of outside firms were ready to bid
and make the city an allowance provided IL
were legally permissible to cut the stone
without regard to the provisions of the two
ordinances referred to.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
''SONG AND FLAG"
FESTIVAL IN PARK
Philadelphians Par
ticipate in Today's Pa
triOtic Event
HOMER AND SCOTT THERE

More than 100000 Philadephians gath
cred on Belmont plateau, Fairmount Park,
this afternoon to do honor with Festival
Of Songs and Flags to the men who have
gone from Philadelphia into the national
service to fight for the democracy of the
world and for human liberty.
Even before the hour when the festival
began, the roadway and paths leading from
Belmont avenue to Parkside avenue were
filled with solid masses of humanity. From
the hill above they looked like dark rivers,
all moving toward the central plateau. At
least 1000 automobiles brought their loads
of people to join in the demonstration.
There was no room for them to park on the
hill, and, after dropping their passengers,
they were compelled to park on the main
driveway below. Above the heads of the
crowd swayed great captive balloon,
with banner swinging from it bearing the
words Buy a Bond" Multitudes of school
children waved American flags in repeated
outbursts Of patriotic enthusiasm
The Community Singing Association, the
Chamber of Commerce and other organi-
cations under whose auspices the great
celebration was held, received thousands
Of acceptances from individuals and socie-
ties Of one sort and another Of invitations
to participate in the mighty demonstration
Of loyalty to country and appreciation of
the brave sef-sacrifce and spirit Of duty
with which Philadelphia sons have gone out
to fight.
Every person was doing honor to all
who have gone, but in addition. every one
is expected to do special honor to some
soldier or sailor he knows and admires
and loves
Among the vast throng were distributed
slips of paper on which was printed:
PHILADELPHIA'S
FESTIVAL
OF
SONGS AND FLAGS
BELMONT PLATEAU
OCTOBER 13, 1917
am wearing this to honor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
RUSSIA URGES ALLIES
TO MAKE POLAND FREE
Ambassador Bakhmetieff's Tele-
gram to Chicago Convention
Shows Petrograd Aims
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.

Russia Is seeking from the Allies Joint
confirmation of her proclamation of April
last for free Polish nation Ambassador
Bakhmeteff made this known today in a
telegram to the Polish national department
now meeting in Chicago, which said:
In this momentous hour, when the Polish
people is consecrating the memory of its
national hero, Koscuslo, wish to address
you as a representative OF the Russian pro-
visional Government. i am happy to be
able to complete the brotherly appeal
through which the Russian provisional Gov
ernmcnt has already called upon the Polish
nation 20 determine its own fate in accord
anCe with its own will, and thus to join
the ranks Of the champions of freedom Of
nations. and to transmit to you today the
latest statements made by the Russian Min
lister of Foreign Affairs with reference to
the Polish question. Explaining the rea-
sons why new Russia could not consider
the latest peace proposals formulated by
the Vatican as acceptable, Mr.. Tereschenxo
spoke as follows:
THE Polish people cannot be satisfied by
the new administrative regulations for Po-
land which have been enforced lately by
the German Government The concessions
of Germany, being but proof of its weak
ness, still leave the motheriand of the Poles
disunited Russia is opposing to those con-
cessions its firm resolution to bring into
life its appeal to the Poles on the twelfth of
April, 1917, proclaiming the reconstruction
of the free Polish nation. The Russian
Government has thus proposed to the Allies
to publish a common act which would con-
firm and sanction the proclamation. At the
same time Russia will endeavor to secure
to the new Independent Polish State the
conditions necessary for its economic and
financial regeneration"
Transmitting to you these words, which
are the consequent developments of the
brotherly attitude adopted by new Russia
toward the Poles, / wish to recaptulate
the words of that first appeal: Brethren
Poles take this brothery hand which free
Russia is now stretching to you. For you
also is the hour OF free decision approach
ing. Forward to fight, shoulder to shoulder
hand in hand for our and your liberty"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Licensed at EIkton TO Wed

ELKToN, Nd. Oct. 1s.-Couples pro-
curing marriage licenses here TODAY were
william M Mayew and II, p. Craddock
Edwin L. Richardson and SUSIE NS,IIan
Henry Price and Mary Cross, Samuel n
Clover and Anna Patton. Christian Gebart
Jr, and Mary Miner, Charles Dean and
NJ. Wilson, John Dalton and Anna Craft
William James and Marie Muller and John
Getty and Elizabeth Nicholas of PbiIadsi'
phla; Elmer H. Herbster Chester. and
Airline C. Porter, Upland: William Fall
stick and Sarah dwell. MerchantviIIe N
j.. w. Earle TTegoe and Florence J., Am.
menhauser, Baltimore; William r. sharr
and Irene Cunningham, Gibbstown, N. j.:
John S. Blong, Haverford, and Rose Rou,'
ley, Conshohocken William HoopAr ana
Ruby Truitt, Marcus Hook; William Fege1
ley and Fay Wolf, Birdsboro, Pa; Jossnb
hurst. ~ j.; Everett l. Down and GIaSvs
70. Hosteller, and James f. Talbot and
Marian Hosteller, Collingdale, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
TODAY's MARRIAGE LICENSES

Francis <, Fox, 81, y; stlllman st.. and Eliza
| Eugene Trlnlca, Trenton, and Annie Tuccillo,
FrstcTick grohs, 1927 n. 9TH ST.. and Christina
Alexander Kadey, llO5 Diamond St. and Clara
Herbert O., Ford, Coatesyillc. and Clara r.
Arthur Smith, 2385 .Fawn st. and Artolla
?, Thoml2s92!n l2}s2! 24o3 n 8d st. --,.,,,...-
Dayid p. slayin, Carthage y. Y. and Edith
ThTGvm;aSs w Nsuser. 2ld Green ST., and Mary
Edwin Morley, Pennsylyanla Hospital. Phlla-
dfephia,, and Sophia Schmidt Pennsylvania
Anthony Tuturicc NOrrstown, and Ruth Baker.
Robert Dean, 1870 Highland ave. and Estelle
r., liannum, 22i w. Haines st.
Edward Mulvey' Brooklyn and Rosemary Reilly.
Robert 4sitchetts 4i ?9l1 Wsstmgrelsnd St, and
James mssS cKS1 TeKSo1 9G SJ st ooro
Dennis iIaEsSTty i73$ $. 18th St, and Florence
Edward y. Krlder 1910 s. 9th St. and Anna
,, Kiefs[ 28O W. Queen lane.
BeR!qmn RsiIR "a NV 7i5 Ky n 10Th St. and Mary
Irwin y. ponohue, Camden and Esther Noses
Frsnk ,0sqiTSSq al2t y 22d st. and Mary
r, Anna 4 coKEiS;, 57I3 whltHy aye;
Boleslqw JesLolowsli, s654 E indiana ave. and
rSnk WaRsl a 2's9 NSTfT Gyo St st. and
RfoTotGy sinciairrs l02 $; 8Oth st, ~ ',' anu
WSad,yn Iso7 17tb s st. and Mer'tta
Charles McNiSnus;, 2s35 = Howard St. and
Frank Di Nardi, 1918 stiles St, and Florence
wom 3re St2S 1Sno M Me- MfFn2n Tar56o s5 st and ,
Hardcastle, 1905 Green st.
George F Ebert 5sSG P9osnEyille Pa. and Marie
Carl Plstz, 4222 n. sth St, and Elsie Hatch.
Andrea Cocclo, I'LL $ Alder ST.. and Filomenia
Altieri 71S s. Darien st.
encs swami 9oia Wa Watkins s's"S st. st. ana FLOR
Jan jan BoTek; 2o5S Cayuga st" and Eva Mazur,
walter, smith. 3oss Kater st., and sheila Nc
Peters, Atlantic City, n j." J, st. anu freoS
Lieutenant Harry Harry F; Minis. Philadelphia AvIa-
augustus FissSs Ward W1I,L Boston; Mass and Hcka
Edward w. %6Df Gree6 Norrstown. Mfss Pa and soDbe
r. a, -. Prey; sd,,;lLn annapolis is Nd
-, b Howard. 1924 Manning st. 'tc'N So anu ie''a
ThGmins ShhiaIrkey 92o DAILY ST., and Grace Nit
John il. Walsh i465' N Hollywood st.. and
Helen Byrne; 1910 Cabot st.
Adam Mcun, 2206 Brandywine ST., and RosalIe
JoS3 SAESp TS1Sp 5i FaT$y%"s FFont st. St and Anna NJ
JOSEPH, ;,, HqsSSsF$ iSaS Brown st.. and Anna
Conlin, bOb Mexican st.
Woodlyn Caulk, 92b N 18th ST., and Henrietta
Fooks. 240 K. .Haines st --e'' 'o''"
Fred Dietrich; 200 Judson ST.. and Marie
Eustace Jones, e2l. N. 9th st.. and Catherine
Phelan, 20i6 Federal st. '"e
Mandel. 504 N. 4th st. ~ 'o"''e
Charles L. Kraiss 1912 Brown st., and Mabel
Waltsr LceSe9t3; 6ii Brooklyn ST., and Lisha
JOSEF scSysehtjs, SoH;a I7a4 Bodns st. and Mari.
Szinger. 751 ". Mascher ST u ia'ie
James Stanleys' 253 Alden ST., and Alma Malick.
Peter IFsderssJpiel Elizabesh, N. j.. and Anna
Frank W. Harris, Jr., 2024 Oakford st and
ada L. Lee; 1919 s. 10th st. So anu
Zakowska. 1892 Miller ST. ''' anu anna
Robert MSGowam; 5e42 Carnarine ST.. and velma
krgcke6erg' 627 S. SOD st. N''N '''''
fan tuezka; Csmdsn, NJ j., and Monica Jen-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
HUNTING HORSE THIEVES
AND BARN BURNERS
Sharp Lookcut on Main Line Follows
Fire on Clement A. Griscom
Estate

A sharp lookout for horse thieves and
barn burners is being maintained TODAY
on the Main Line following a fire in a
Soapstone Farms stable, of the Clement A
Griscom estate, at Gladwynne, and the ar
rest of a suspect as a climax to several
thefts and fires believed to have been of
incendiary origin. A gang Of horse thieves
selling horses to the army Is believed to
be operating along the Main Line. No
damage was done by the Soapstone Farms
fire yesterday, but after a chase Mounted
Policeman Murphy, of Lower Merton town
ship, captured Thomas Wight, who, IL is
alleged, was riding Griscom stable horse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
PHILADELPHIA SOLDIER
IN FRENCH ARMY DIES
John Hendricks, of Twelfth Pennsy,-
vania Cavalry, Succumbs to H.
ness of Several Weeks Duration

Word was received today of the death
Of John Hendricks, private of the Twelfth
Pennsylvania Cavalry, in France. Hen
bricks, who was thirty-four years old, lived
at 2411 North College avenue. He enlisted
in June, 1915, and was sent to France last
August According to a cablegram from
France. HendricRs's death followed an III
ness of several weeks
A brother of Hendricks Is now In the
Sixty-second California Infantry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Set Aside Profits for War Tax

Many Philadelphia corporations already
are setting aside part of the profits with a
view of paying the war tax. On pure guess
work." as one official of the company eY-
turing Company has set aside $150,Ooo for
that nurpoSe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
British Seize East African Town

LONDON, oct. 13.-Brtish East African
troops have occupied Ruponda, an official
statement announced today. The seizure of
the village is important, inasmuch as the
enemy had intended occupying it to pro-
tect the retreat of its main body. The
British occupations will enable fianlIing
against this retreat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13

Every one who received such a slip was
expected to fill in the blanks with the name
of one he specially honors and with his own
name After the festival or "sing," as it is
called each person is expected to mail the
slip to the man he has honored.
Madame Louise Homer and Henri Scott,
of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Com
pany, of New York. led the singing,
and many singing societies and other organ
izations, including German-American sing
ing societies, composed of German-Ameri-
cans loyal to the United States helped
them.
AIRMEN SCATTER FLAGS
As the star Spangled Banner" was sung
to the accompaniment Of military bands and
roaring cannon in realistic representation
Of battle, airmen from the Philadelphia
Navy Yard and Essngton scared above,
showering the throng with thousands OF
small American flags. Each person in the
crowd waved a flag.
The progSam follows:
America" everybody singing.
Solo by Mr. Scott.
MY Old Kentucky Home" everybody
singing,
"Old Black joe" everybody singing.
Solo by Mime. Homer.
Band selection.
Solo by Mr.. Scott
"Annle Laurie" everybody singing.
Solo by Nine. Homer.
"Star Spangled Banner" Nine Homer
singing the first stanza as solo ard
everybody joining in the chorus and the
second stanza and chorus.
The signal for the opening of the pro-
gram was the firing OF the presidential
salute Of twenty-one aerial bombs and the
unfurling of a huge American flag on the
platform. Then the bands struck up and
the throng Joined in mighty swell Of
music.
10000 CHILDREN JOINED IN SINGING
Ten thousand school children formed
he greatest single body Of singers. Massed
choruses of trained singers hanked the
children on right and left and between
the children and the singing audience were
the Navy Yard Barracks Band and the
Philadelphia Police Band That the music
might be in unison, all the leaders of sing
ing and the band conductors kept their
eyes on DIR. Enoch Pearson, director of
music in the public schools. who was the
principal conductor and was assisted
by thirty members of the Orpheus Club
scattered throughout the crowd with meg
aphones.
For an hour before the beginning OF the
festival the bands played in turn.
Hundreds OF marines and sailors par
tlcipated. SO did Italian and Greek singers.
MANY SINGING ORGANIZATIONS
Among the organizations that took part
in the festival were the Presser Choral
Society. Matinee Musical Club, Haydn Club
Choral Union, Wanamaker Chorus, Straw
bridge q Clothier Chorus. Stetson Chorus,
Logan Glee Club. Settlement Music School,
PHILADELPHIA Choral Society. Philomusiah
Chorus, Philadelphia Orchestra Chorus and
The Nav Century Club Chorus The sun
day school chorus ~ 5000 voices. directed
BY Harry G. IincoIA participated together
VIA no psrerh|al ehoQ|a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Contributions for Shut-Ins

The Pennsylvania branch Of the Shut.
In Society appealed esterday for contribu.
tions in order that it might carry on It's
work in spite of the soaring war prices. Ar
tces made by shut-ins are on sale at 7os
South Sixteenth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Should Have Been on His Wrist

Watches should be worn where they
belong and not in ones shoes. James
O'Hara an alleged highwayman, Of Queen
Lane had a watch in his shoe, according
to the police, and was arrested by sleuths
who heard the ticking He is accused Of
robbing a man in Chinatown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
EIvidge Becomes Police Lieutenant

City appointments today include those NJ
William A, Elvidge, 1913 Apsley street,
Lieutenant Bureau of Police, salary $1,000 !.
Samuel L. Helm. l57 North Sixtieth street,
Wreath, 2044 Latimer street, cleaner Ru.
reau of Health, $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
$4,000 Fire Near Reading

READING, Pa, Oct. 13.--Fire today
threatened the Black Bear Hotel on the
Philadelphia pike, near here. barn and
garage were burned and two horses two
automobiles and big crop of hay and grain
were destroyed. Passing motorists dlscov-
cred the blaze. The damage amounts '"
about $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Women Filling Easier Inhs

Women are to replace men in virtually
quiring light physical labor, according IA
G. w, Bailis, of the Department Of Labor
and Supplies Of the British Ministry ~
Munitior n who spoke at the City cnh
The men y Il be needed for more strenuous
war work, he said.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Home ECONOMIC Expert JOHNS Hoore,

WASHINGTON, Oct 1s.-Miss Isabel
Ely Lord today took up the duties Of chief
Of the home economics section Of the food
iralIon. Miss Lord was formerly dlrooiarl
Of the achpol Of Household Science at 'lllnIl
InaLILlLl HIooAIln
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13

who is serving his country.
Philadelphia will not forget the men
who are fighting for her in the service Of
the United States.
Sign here:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Dance Aids HOSPITAL Upkeen

A dance was given last night by the star
of the West Philadelphia Homeopathic
Hospital, Fifty-fourth street above Girard
avenue, at Market street below Fortieth Tha
proceeds will be devoted to the upkeep of
the hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
Stole Horse. Fired Barn. Is Charre

A man who gave the name of Thomas
Wright, of Mount Holly N. j., was ar.
rested yesterday in West Manayunk on the
charge of having stolen a horse from a barn
which he Immediately afterward set on Are
on the Clement A. Grlscom estate, at Glad.
wyne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
? Could You Enjoy 7'7'r'
Your Open Car in
Yesterdays Rain?

Of course you couldn't. Didn't
you envy the man who sped along
the street or out in the country in
his cosy rain-proof enclosed car?
He was getting year-round and
weather-defying comfort out of his
car. Rain, snow or cold has no
terrors for him-or her either.
The enclosed car gives the maxi
mum of pleasure and utility during
the entire twelvemonth. Drop in
today or tonight and see the luxuri-
Gus line of Cadillac enclosed cars
all types-fitted with every mag
Unable convenience for travelling
comfort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-13
W. T. Greasy Narrowly Misses Death

cATAwIssA, Pa. Oct 13--Wllliam r
Greasy, former president Of the Pennsyl-
vania state Grange. and for seventeen
years member OF the State Legislature From
CoirmbIa louniy. had q marrow escape
fftm aa4fI I03aY Whon hlG horne ran away.
unset lht Eon and draafed him 100 feet
4u1I ndf bruises end may be ln.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-03
Advertising Men Plan
to Aid u. S. Win War

Indianapolis, Nov. 3.-What ad-
vertising has done to help win the
war and what it can further do and
how, will be a chief topic for dis
cussion by leading advertising men Of
the United States and Canada at a
conference to be held in Indi; zap
oils, the headquarters of the Asso-
ciated Advertising Clubs of the
World, November - and 13.
In addition to members of the
executive committee of the associa-
ton, presidents and other officers of
local advertising clubs, as well as
other advertising associations affili-
ated with the Associated Advertising
Clubs, will attend the meeting. Rep
resentatiVes of almost 200 organiZa-
tions of this kind have been invited
to the conference, which, in addition
to discussing war matters, will take
up numerous association affairs.
Secretary McAdoo has said that
advertising has been essential to the
success of the floating of Liberty
Loan bonds. The Red Cross has been
equally emphatic in it's praise for ad-
vertising. The movement to adver-
tise both these great causes has been
cleared through the National Adver-
tising Board, representing the adver-
tising clubs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-03
Electric Current For Cure
of Nervous Ailments

Amsterdam.-Germ newspapers
announce that the army physicians
have discovered a successful method
of curing the nervous affliction sc
frequent among disabled soldiers
which causes a constant trembling OF
the whole or part of the body.
DR.. Ernst Bayer, head of the
nerve hospital at Roderbirken, has
outlined a method of electrical treat
ment, which, it is claimed, often eff
fects complete cure in few days
and is almost invariably effective
within a period of three weeks. The
newspapers describe his method as
follows:
by the application of a gentle
electric current which causes no pain
whatever, good results have bee1
obtained in u few minutes or at the
longest two and a half hours. \
course of treatment is reuireqd after
this. which does not last more than
two or three weeks, and in light
cases is finished in few days. New
attacks may occur due to excitement
or nerve strain, but are easily cured. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-03
William Kipp, War Veteran,
Dies at Millerstown

Millerstown, Pa, Nov. 3.-William
Kipp, aged 81 years. died at his home
in Main street, yesterday morning.
Mr.. kipp, being citizen of this
town for the greater part of his life,
has served in many of the borough
offices, In 1873 he was made justice
of the peace and served for number
of years. He was n staunch Repub-
lican and has been member of the
Presbyterian Church for years, serv-
Ing as an elder in the church the past
fifty years, In 1862 he enlisted in
Company Il, 173d Pennsylvania Vol
unteers, with the rank of corporal.
lie is survived by four daughters,
Sarah e., Mrs. William Moore and
Jessie, at home, and Mrs. j. b. Par
son. of Port Royal, and one grand
child, Harold Moore. He is also sur
ViVed by one sister, Mrs. Kohler
Peck, of McKees Half Falls; two
brothers, Calvin Kipp, of Millerstown,
and Herman Kipp, of Pfout's Valley.
Funeral services will be held at his
home on Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock, the Rev. William H. Dyer, of
Blackwood, y. j., officiating, assist
ed by the Rev. Il. Waltman, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church, at this
place.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-03
Y.M.C.A.War Fund Aided
By Alricks Association
at Big Patriotic Rally

In the first patriotic meeting of u
series that is planned to be conducted
this winter by the Alricks Associa-
ton. held last night in the st. An
drew's parish house, $19.40 was con-
tributed toward the war fund of the
Young Mems and Young Women S
Christian Association. The money
was collected by an impromptu col
lection after the enthusiastic address
of John K. Blake and Jesse r.. b.
Cunningham, The war fund plea was
made by Mr., Cunningham, who ap-
peared as the representative or
Mayor Bowman. Then, in a second
drive" the plate was passed again,
and more than five dollars was col
lected to provide comfort for the
boys In the trenches.
The meeting was largely attended
by members anxious to hear the ad-
dress of Sergeant Blake, Army pub
licity agent here, who addressed mo
meeting on the deadly seriousness of
the war, emphasizing the fact that
the allies must win the war to make
, the world safe for democracy. MI.
Cunningham, at the request OIL the
Mayor, laid before the members the
necessity of aiding in the work or
the Y. NJ. c. A. and the Y. w. 9. A.
The former is going to raise S5o,o
100000 and the latter S12,OOO, OoO
for the prosecution of much needed
war work at the front and in the
camps.
President c. Howard Reel at once
appointed a committee of ten MEM
bers to assist in the general COM
mittee's local drive.