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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
WILL TRY TO ADJUST
WAR LABOR DISPUTES
Presidents Special Commission
Goes West in Effort to Quiet
Mine Workers
WASHINGTON. october

WASflNGIONs OCIODer l.
President Wilson's special commission ap-
pointed to seek adjustment of labor disputes
that now are retarding work In war indus
tries left Washington early today for the
West. on a two months tour of districts
affected by strikes and threatened tie-ups.
The commission, headed by Secretary OF
Labor Wilson, first will direct It's energies
toward settling the troubles In the copper
mines of Arizona and will proceed direct to
Phoenix. Conferences will be held there
between operators OF the Clifton and Mo-
renci mining properties and an effort will
be made to secure agreement on wage sched-
ules that will be acceptable to the thousands
OF miners involved in the controversy.
Serious trouble in the Arizona mines has
been averted temporarily through the as
surance of the commission that the Govern
ment will use its power to see that the
just demands Of the miners are met The
miners are back at work after a long period
Of idleness, largely through the personal
Intervention of Secretary Wilson, but they
have served notice that they again will take
up the question OF calling a general strike
unless their grievances are settled by No
vember IL.
Extraordinary efforts will be made TO re-
store peace among the Arizona miners be-
fore that date. and mediation work will be
inaugurated by the commission in certain
mining districts in Montana and Colorado,
where trouble Is threatened because OF wage
conditions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01

occupation OF the entiA Balnsizza plateau
and are consolidating their positions theIe
News from Russia continues sllgnt. ruI
ther reinforcements of the enemy forces ~
reported in the Riga sector, and indlcat@Vh9 @
are that the Germans contemplate eStehuins
their gains across the Dvina.
"The German offensive was halted after
the capture of Riga, apparently to resume
the Rumanian campaign with view TO
complete the conqueA of Moldavia and, II
possible, push. on into Bessarabia In order
to seize the rich grain and other supplies
known to be stored there.
AMERICAN MOBILIZATION
"The mobilization Of the National Guard
in their camps is proceeding rapidly and
the formation Of reorganized divisions is
taking place. This reorganization Is ne
cessitated by the conditions of the present
war and requires larger regiments and cer'
tain machine-gun and other units not typi-
cal heretofore. Some misunderstanding or
the reorganization has arisen, but It's pur-
pose and military necessity are Deing ex-
pained, and the division commanders are
doing their utmost to preserve the local
associations and historic memories of these
State forces.
"The assembling of the National Army In
the cantonments has gone on with smooth
ness and success. Equipment difficulties
are not serious and are being rapidly over
come. The most obvious shortage Is In
rifles, but an adequate supply for all pur-
poses will soon be at hand, and no delay In
training results from the shortage. All
overseas forces are, Of course adequately
supplied"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
ASKS PRIVATE CONCERNS
TO REPAIR CITY'S WIRES
Chief Mclaughlin Declares Men Left
Because of Poor Pay in Mu-
nicipal Bureaus

open letters to lareg public utility cor
poratons, asking them to furnish men to
help repair the municipal police and fire
signal systems in case of emergency, have
been sent out by Chief James +. McLaugh-
lin. of the Electrical Bureau.
The necessity for such action, the chief
today explained. is due to the number of
men who have recently quit the city SER
vice because of small salaries. Many of the
municipal bureaus are feeling keenly the
loss of good men who have gone to private
concerns for much better money than that
paid by the city
Another cause of recent defections from
it's working forces of many bureaus is the
report that mechanics In the city employ
can expect no salar increases until such
time as a tax increase makes possible in
creased expenditures along this line.
The letters were addresseu TO the Phila-
delphia Electric, Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit and telephone and telegraph and steam
railroad companies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
NAVAL CREWS MAYMAN
ALL US. MERCHANTMEN
University of Pennsylvania
Prominent in Training officers
for Proposed Service
Bv q star Correspondent

100 WASHINGTON, Oct 1.
Many of the United states naval officers
believe that complete naval crews will have
TO be put on all American merchant ships
when the fleet being built for the United
States Shipping Board is put In operation.
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels made that
statement today
He said that neither England nor France
has manned her ships with naval crews.
But majority Of our officers think we will
have TO do 80.
This Is due largely TO the fact that the
United States has not been a maritime ma
tlon for many years, and at the outbreak
Of the war we had virtually no merchant
ships on the high seas.
The number OF trained American seamen
is SMALL In comparison to the number that
will be needed when the maximum produce
ton of new shipping is reached In this
country.
Several important educational institu-
tions, like the University Of Pennsylvania
the Massachusetts School of Technology
and the Case School of Applied Science. at
Cleveland. are training officers to man the
merchant vessels, but the number OF mer-
chant seamen Is not being increased rap
idly. Because they can make more money
In other walks OF life now, they are not
being attracted In large numbers.
Secretary Daniels said there would be
many advantages in manning all merchant
vessels under the American nag with naval
crews All men aboard ship would then
be under naval regulations would be thor
oughly trained and there would be no such
thing as seamens strike and complete
tie-up Of shipping, such is threatened
continuously now. Furthermore, the navy
Is experiencing little trouble in getting men.
At the present time the only men In the
navy who are aboard merchant ships are
the gun crews These crews range in size
from sixteen to thirty-tWo men After II
was decided to arm merchant ships, so Sec
retary Daniels explained today, the navy
had difficulty in supplying these crews
but now Is in excellent shape In that re-
spect.
Most of the training in the navy had
been with the big guns, so It was necessary
to take first the crews from the gunboats
Immediately every ship in the navy began
to train crews with the small guns to hi
miniature targets. Secretary Daniels to-
day expressed himself as more than salts
fed with the results accomplished.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01

roads War Board. 1t'was announced today
that from now on $500 cars daily viii be
required to mbve food and supplies 70 the
men In training camps. and the demand OF
the Allies for cars TO carry export goods
to the seaports will be virtually doubled.
The board expresses It's thanks for the CO.
operation OF the public and shippers up to
the present time. This cooperation has
released thousands Of train crews and loco
motives for use in the freight service and
cleared thousands Of miles Of track thus
facilitating the movement Of troops and
supplies.
The saving OF freight cars has enabled
the railroads TO move approximately 25 per
cent more freight since war was declared
than during the same period last year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
WILL BE NAVAL PAY OFFICERS
Two Philadelphians Among Graduates
Qualifying for Commissions

Two Philadelphians--D. NJ Miller and
c. A. Soars--are among the graduates
from the Naval Pay Officers School in
Washington, in the largest class in its his
tory, having completed ten weeks course
and qualified for the positions of assistant
paymaster, with the rank of ensign on the
vessels Of the navy.
These men not only handle the ships
money, but also have supervision of the
commlssary and general supply and are
assigned to n regular station i'm battle, in
command of a division of bluejackets
They were addressed at their graduation
by Rear Admiral McGowan, paymaster gen.
eral of the navy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
SAVES ALASKAN LIBRARY
Mrs. Pardee Supplies Fund to Keep
Town Institution Open

Through the generosity Of Philadel-
phia woman, Mrs. Alfred c. Pardee. citi-
zens of the far-off town OF Fairbanks.
Alaska, have been enabled to keep open
their town library and to add a liberal sup
nlv of new books to it's equipment
At the critical moment Mrs. Pardee,
whose family had been intimate with
George c. Thomas, to whom the library was
dedicated, came forward with an offer OF
$500 in cash and SIS month to be ap-
piled toward running expenses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
FoREsTERs START WAR FUND
Sum of 5000 to Be Paid Benefciaries
of Men Who Die in War

GLOUCESTER. CITY. N. J.. Oct. l.
Announcenfent was made here that a
war emergency fund has peen stars estaps
~ America The purpose OF the fund is 70
nav the funeral benefits of any member who
may die while In the service OF the Ohilsu Os'
nary relief as the supreme executive coun-
ell may determine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
CUT DOWN TRAVELLING,
R.R. WAR BOARD URGES
Public Asked to Abstain From
Unnecessary Going to Speed
Up Troop Movement

The public is urged to refrain from un-
necessary travel in order that as many cars
as possible may be available for the move
ment of troops. shippers are. also asked
to economize in the use Of cars.
This request is made through the Rail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
Lad Falls Through School Skylight

Failing through a skyllght on the annex
Of the Isaac Sheppard School, Howard and
Cambria streets. Seven Heinz. thirteen, OF
1901 North Mascher street was taken to
the Episcopal Hospital suffering from severe
cuts and bruises The lad was at play on
the roof when the accident occurred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
HASPLANTOWIDENI
BROADATFLBERT
G. w. Roydhouse Suggests
Revision of Parkway
Plaza Lines
OTHER CITY NEWS BRIEFS
Liquor Indicted as "Ally of
tuberculosis" in Pamphlet
Just Issued

A plan to widen the streets near the
Parkway Plaza with a view Of aiding
traffic has been proposed by George w.
Roydhouse, OF the Builders Exchange.
The suggestion has been advanced that
Councils authorize the revision Of the
Parkway Plaza lines in order that the
curb lines on the west side OF Broad and
the north side of Filbert may recede to the
original building lines, thus Widening the
thoroughfares from fifteen to twenty feet.
According to traffic experts, the corner
Of Broad and Arch streets is not only the
most congested corner in Philadelphia but
also is buster than any corner in New
York. Streets already have been wldened
there. 1t is proposed to have similar work
done at Filbert and Broad streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
Liauor "Ally of tuberculosis"

An indictment Of LIQUOR as the "ally Of
Philadelphia committee of the Pennsyl-
vanla Society for the Prevention Of Tu-
berculosis in its pamphlet just issued. 1t
was pointed out that liquor not only wrecks
the nervous system, but also impairs the
brain and makes the inroads Of the white
plague easier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
Jenkintown Church so Years old

The Jenkintown Methodist Church, of
which the Rev. Edwin C. Griffith is pastor,
is celebrating its hftieth anniversary this
week. Bishop Joseph F. Berry was the
speaker at the morning service yesterday,
and at night the Rev. DIR. J. G. Wilson, dis
trict superintendent delivered the sermon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
1ao-lb. Detective Nabs 2ao-Ib. Negro

After a hard chase and still harder
light, James McKenna, 130-pound de-
tective of the Adams Express Company
captured James Jones, 230-pound negro,
at Twenty-third and Market streets. The
prisoner was held IN $1,000 ball. He Is
accused of attempting to steal silks from
Q freight car
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
Launches Drive Against Diphtheria

campaign against diphtheria has been
launched by Director Krusen. OF the De-
partment of Public Health and Charities>
Every cough, sore throat. cold in the head
and case OF hoarseness should be looked
upon with suspicion 1t the present time, he
said. See a doctor at once, is his advice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
NJ. J. Hoover Wounded Cleaning Gun

Maurice ]. Hoover. real estate man OF
Philadelphia and wyncote, is in the Abing-
ton Hospital as the result of an accidental
Eunshot wound. His condition is not con-
sidered serious. He was cleaning the gun
when the accident occurred
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
Church Observes Sixtieth Anniversary

The Christian Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, Christian street near Twenty
eighth, throughout the week is celebrating
its sixtieth Anniversary with special sefv-
Ices. The Rev. David Lord is pastor Of the
church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
Sunday Schools Hold Rally Day

Rally Day was. celebrated yesterday win win
snsciaI exercises in all the Sunday schools
~ protestant denominations In the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-01
ESPECIAL" FOR
YOUNG MEN

Coats, narrow shoulders
and sleeves. with pIeRfs~ecf
room across back; close Mt
ting waist, deep vent. Vest
with or without collars
trousers narrow from belt to
Gun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18
DON'T BE BALD
How to Make Hair Grow Strong, Thicl
and Lustrous on Thin Spots.

II your hair is falling out don't wait
another day but get from your drug.
gist package of partisan sage. the
really efficient hair invigorator. Don't
say-"It's the same old story-I have
heard it BEFORE" but try a bottle with
cut risHng penny.
Partisan sage is guaranteed to grow
hair. to stop falling hair. cure dan
druff and scalp itch or money refund
ed. It's a scientific preparation that
supplies all hair needs. There is moth
ing better.
Partisan sage is in great demand by
discriminating women because it is
delicately perfumed, not sticky or
greasy, and makes tho hair soft, lus-
trous. and seem twice as heavy and
attractive.
If you want to save your hair and
beautify 1t by all means use Partisan
.age-you will not be'disappointed.
Mountain City drug store will sup
ply you and guarantee money refunded
II not satisfied. nm. s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18

performance Is
The comedy 81 the chief element, and
itislin the hands Of scapabie perform.
ners. q;
The, sole Jazz souartette is funny
and It also has vocal qualities. 1t Is
out Of the nut and that's always a
winning point with Hippodrome audi
ences. iris Kennedy sings a couple
Of songs and Is also part Of bit
that would be called familiar II It
weren't for the different way In which
It Is presented. The eccentric dance
features are provocative Of laughter
and an exhibition Of clever foot work
at the same time. Teck Murdoch and
his brother shine brilliantly in this
department.
What helps make the show so pleas.
ing is the absence or rough work. 1t
isn't slap-sticky nor boisterous, but It
is full Of action Just the same.
The chorus works we'll, works even
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% prison inshis ateed. { q
Arsel" Plsases Hippo trome: crowds.
Arthur Hauk,s Bon Bon Revue Com
ranymade It's debut at the Hippotrcme
yesterday afternoon to big matinee
crowd. The opening selection was I'm
Bon Bon Town" and with Teck Muir.
dock essaying the principal comedy
role 1t went over big at each presen-
tation. "Teck" got himself 50 thor
oughly well liked during the evening
performance by his pleasing manner.
:sms and brand Of fun making that the
audience kept applauding for more OF
BIN nearly all the time and when the
finale was staged the audience dis.
carded the longtime custom Of trying
to beat each other to the exits and re.
NAMED seated busily employing their
hands in demonstration unusually
rare at this stage Of any Hippodrome
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18

better than Il looks. But ideas 81 fem:
inine beauty vary and chorus girls are
seafce, 30 one can't be too particular
about uniformity OF size and 90 on.
les q fortunate manager nowadays
who has girls who can sing and dance
as well as these.
The same program will be repeated
tonight and tomorrow another good
comedy called "oh John will be put
on.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18

and Is again displaying Il with tusti.
liable pride after having had II shelyed
for . week.
Thurston Hail. VINO appeared OPP.
Iposite Dorothy Dalton in 1.-THE Price
Mark" her first Paramount picture
produced by Thomas H. Ince. viii again
be seen In the leading male role of
'Love,Letters..
|. -"civilization," a big 1nce produc.
ton. is the next picture booking at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18

be gives up his plan cf feSenee sld lets
than both Zip ont Of his power but
the girl loves him 90 st-opgiy that she
is willing to- become his vito and when
the haIf.brother learns this he informs
her that her mother was q Japanese.
sessue tEayaxawa's ability has be
come 50 well that It Is only nee
essary to mention that his presence
ipsures full recommendation that the
leading character is portrayed for all
It is worth. And 1t Is worth a great
deal in 1.-THE Call OF the East" The
rest Of the company, which includes
such familiar names as Tsuru Aoki,
Jack Holt, Margaret Loomis, James
Cruize. Ernest JOY, Guy Oliver. and
Jane Wolf, are excellent. A fine Sc
lection Of types for some Of the minor
roles has been accomplished.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18
Maxine Elliott in eoldwyn Produe.Ie

Maxine Elliott In Geldwyn Production.
In presenting Fighting Odds
which is at the Princess today Goldwyn
could not have selected better type
than Maxine Elliott, whose charms are
known the world over. For her screen
debut, Irwin Cobb and Roi Cooper
Megrue have fashioned their play,
(. Under Sentence" into a stirring melo.
drama, which lends itself admirably
to the screen. And Goldwyn have sup.
Piled the excellent direction and arts.
tic effects which were found in their
previous productions.
In middle-western city, James Cop
ley and his beautiful wife have con.
trived to make workmen in their fac.
tory contented through their co.opera.
tive plan. John Blake, an unscrupu-
lous Wall street financier, persuades
Copley to merge with fake" motor
company and thereby gains control Of
Copleys profitable automobile bust
ress. He then proceeds to change fig.
ures in an important account book
which Coplcy had signed and sends for
the district attorney, accusing Copley
Of fraud. So found unjustly guilty,
Copley is sent to Sing Sing.
His wife then takes up the fight to
redeem his honor, and learning OF
Blake's fondness for beautiful women.
che gains an introduction to him un.
der an assumed name and 1t Is not long
before Blake becomes enamored of her.
Learning that the important documents
are kept in his library, she gains admis-
zion to his house and with the help Of
q detective from the district attorneys
office. she secures the papers, makes
captive Blake and so obtains the free
dom of her husband and sends Blake
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18

S0ys- f4Hl
IN Artcrafts big photo-production OF
nSMaurice Maeterlinck's international
y dramatic triumph, THE Blue Bird,
row being produced under the direction
cfMaurice Tourneur, two children por-
tray the chief characters Of Tyltyl
and Myltyl. These famous parts have
Been entrusted to little Robin NC
Dougail and Tula Belle, two talented
children whose experience before the
motion picture camera fits them well
for this important work. Supporting
these two clever Riddles Is an excep-
tional cast including such accomplish.
ed artists as Edwin e. Reed. Emma
Lowry, William ]. Gross. Florence An
Cerson, Edward Elkas, Katherine
Btanchi. Lillian Cook, Gertrude Nc
Coy and Charles Craig.
on the speaking stage in this coun-
try and abroad. 1.-THE Blue Bird" was
proclaimed stupendous undertaking.
With its screen presentation the vari-
ous technical restrictions Of the stage
have been, removed and it is thought
that more effective Interpretation of
SMaeterlinck's great subject will be pos
sible as a result of this.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-18

HE Grand. II comes here NEXT Ties. !
day and wednesday. q ss.s
The three O'Clock matinee hour &
the Hipp Is just right for the tirungs
OF holiday shoppers. Record breaking
crowds are attending the afternoon
performances this week. OF course,
We've got a good one"
OIL 61aesy
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"cLosE Ups"

Sometimes You Get q Good One,
Sometimes You Don't" Teck Murdoch
&c singing it at the Hipp. How about
1t Harvey, have you got EN-? You
should. It's good one.
The Hipp has busted of its motto.
"It it's at the Hipp it must be good