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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mrs. Isaac w. Nordlinger, who was
the guest of Mrs Harry Franc during
the past week. has returned to her
home at Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mr.. Al Stern of New York has been
spending the past week with his moth
err, Mrs. B. Stern of Wyoming avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Eichberg are at Old
Point Comfort. Va, for a weeks stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mrs. Amelia De Young had as her
guest during the past week her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Weinstein of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mr.. Albert Gottlieb has Joined Mrs.
Gottlieb and baby. who have been
guests of Mrs. Gottlieb's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Rappaport. for some weeks.
They expect to leave for their home.
at Patchogue, /. l., Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

The Afternoon Embroidery Circle was
entertained at luncheon last Tuesday
by Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith at her
home in Lanier place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mrs. Julian Brylawski was hostess
Tuesday afternoon last at bridge at her
home, in Calvert street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
was entertained last week by Mrs Sol
Minister at her home, in Ontario road at
luncheon and bridge. The decorations
of the table were spring flowers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

ter Louise return today from Norfolk
Va, where they have been guests of
relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Miss Pauline Behrmann entertained
at her home last Sunday a number of
friends. During the evening a buffet
supper was served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Mrs. Joel HIllman of Atlantic City
is spending some time In town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Miss Johanna Adler of Fairmont street
is at New York, the guest of Miss Esther
Steppacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Could the good folk of 1860 have looked
in on the Arts Clubs Lincoln inaugural
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Continued on Sixth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Miss Marion Crocker received a royal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

The government of France has put g
ban on evening gowns. 1t has ISSUED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

welcome indeed on her return home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

The craze for ice skating has hit the
highest society circles. Clubs are be-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
WEST SPEEDS UP FOOD TRAINS
TO RELIEVE DISTRESS IN EAST

OF foreign-born women In poor districts OF
the large cities as to actual threatened
starvation.
Congress expected to take definite action
on the situation before adjournment Rep
rcsentative Meyer London. New York. has
introduced a bill asking for an appropra-
tion of S5,0O0O00 with which to buy food
to be resold at reasonable prices to the
poor" and combination of Senators is
meeting in secret preparatory to asking
for 800 600, 900 for the same purpose.
The car te-up, in the opinion or the In
terstate Commerce Commission and railroad
officials was at the breaking point today.
Railroads took advantage OF the holiday
yesterday and clearing weather TO rush
great strings of empty freight cars west
at express-train speed
These will Immediately be filed with food
supplies that have been piling up in the
Middle West because of the car shortage,
and some relief in eastern markets is pre-
dicted when these shipments roll in The
number of cars involved in the tie-up on
February 0 totaled 165,279.
Three hundred and ninety-tiNe empty box
cars were moved from Buffalo west over the
New York Central tracks yesterday, says
a telegram from Vice President Crowley,
of the New York Central received by the
Interstate Commerce Commission today
on February 81, Wednesday, $50 emp
ties" were moved west by the same rail-
road The New York Central will use it's
box cars to relieve the situation at Chicago
as rapidly as possible, Crowleys telegram
said. In all cases preference will be given
to food shipments destined for eastern mar
kets.
In announcing the receipt Of Crowleys
telegram the committee members said they
considered the efforts being made by the
New York Central to cope with the present
situation as typical of those being made by
all eastern railroads.
While the food situation threatens drastic
disturbances in the East the gas and coal
shortage is no less serious In the West.
In view of the tenseness of the situation,
officials asserted Congress could not ad-
journ without taking action on the legisla-
tion that has been laid before 1t. Whether
this will be in the form of funds for tenn
porary relief or action on exports and Civ
ing the Interstate Commerce Commission
investigating machinery is still question.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
OUSTED PASTOR ASKS
LAWYERS ASSISTANCE
Probably Will Fail Before
United Evangelical

This mornings session Of the Eastern
Evangelical Church at Christ Church,
Twelfth and oxford streets was devoted
to an argument as TO whether the Rev.
John II. Gruber. OF Allentown, who was
recently suspended and then applied for
relnsta tement, should have n lawyer 10 pre-
sent his case. 1t is understood that this
question was argued heatedly
Whether or not he will he renstated will
be known after tomorrows evening SEES
sion Several members attending said they
would have 10 look further into the matter
before making decision.
The assembled clergymen freely predict
that the minister will not be reinstated or
even allowed to present his case through
q lawyer. He was formerly stationed near
Allentown.
"T-he saloon is largely responsible for
our high death rate" said T. Alexander
Cairns, who spoke last night before the con-
ference. "If it were not for our anti
saloon movement we would be building
more coffns than cradles"
Tho conference is attended by 135 cleri-
cal delegates and 200 laymen and is pre-.
sided over by Bishop Foulke. Financial
reports at this mornings session showed
the church's financial affairs to be in ex-
celent condition
II was announced today that the mission
fund contributed in eastern Pennsylvania
Is $4,000 more than last year. making a
total of $4,000 in the fund thus far
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
NEW YORK MAY HAVE FOOD DICTATOR
AND S25,O0O,OOO FOR STATE BUYING

Estimate are expected TO demand that the
Mayor ask 81 000,0 to open municipal
stores, that another Sl,000,000 be turned
over for school luncheons, and that steps
be taken to have the Government take over
railway systems for, food transportation.
Other demands will be that food shipments
be given precedence over all others. tnat the
city seek a commission TO regulate food
stuffs and that Il demand be made on the
Legislature for a law that will give blanket
power TO the State TO relieve the situation.
Governor whitman. in statement at AL
bany, said he believed the present situation
to be the worst in the history of the State,
and declared he intended TO take any steps
necessary to give relief.
Relief, II is hoped, may be found in the
immediate passage of the food and market
bill now before the Legislature. This hope
lies in an emergency clause, which says
In case OF an emergency creating
or threatening to create scarcity of
food within the State the commission
Is empowered to take such measures to
secure relief the commission may
deem desirable.
Joseph Hartigan. Commissioner of
Weights and Measures in New York, has
made public figures which show that more
food is now in storage in this State than
In 1916,
One hundred and thirty-two firms, his
figures show, held 132,O0oO0o pounds of
meat in 1916. This year, he says the same
firms are holding 165. .06S,736 pounds. Eggs
are more scarce this year than last, 44,227
cases being held against 1888 in 1916.
Butter is represented this year by S,773,44l
pounds against 7,159.34s a year ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
Continued from PaEe One

Continued from FaEe One
construction in American shlpyards to re-
place the fleet of merchant ships which de-
serted the CoaStwi9c service following the
outbreak of the war.
The fact that it has been necessary to
ship by rail large quantities OF wheat and
other foodstuffs which previously went by
water from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic
seaboard, is said to be one of the principal
reasons for the present freight congestion.
II is known that thousands of bushels of
wheat are being held in storage in oregon,
Washington and California by reason Of
lack Of proper shipping facilities.
II Is with the hope of putting this wheat
into eastern markets that Denman sug-
gested the plan TO the President
Denman discussed with the President
pending legislation in Congress which gives
the board the power TO secure to the Ameri-
can flag those ships now under construction
in American shipyards, which would other
wise sail under the flag of a foreign Gov
ernment
More than seventy-1ve per cent of the
ships now being built in this country have
been contracted for by foreign Governments,
principally Scandinavian.
II ia estimated that more than 5000, ,00O-
OOO Scandinavian capital is invested in such
ships.
While Congress is graphing with the high
cost OF living problem. President Wilson also
gave much of the day studying the situa-
ton.
The President placed the entire situa-
ton before his Cabinet today. He is eN-
pected TO take some definite steps to force
an appropriation for an investigation OF
prices through this session of Congress.
Regardless of the fact that the fight for
the appropriation has been lost in, the
House Committee. the appropriation will be
sought in the Senate and, If it fails TO re-
ceive attention there, will be taken to the
floor of the House, Secretary of Agricui-
ture Houston said.
In spite of the food riots and other spec
tacular evidences of acute suffering a
result of food shortages, officials here
scoffed at reports of a possible embargo on
all food shipments.
And in this connection some ntimated
that perhaps some of the clamors for food
were as much due TO systematic melting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

ALBANY. y. Y, Feb. 23-Legislative
leaders today came TO the fore with meas
ures for the relief from high food prices
Joseph NJ. Callahan, minority leader OF the
Senate introduced a bill providing for the
appropriation of S25 00O,0 600 for the State
acquisition and control Of terminal markets
in the larger cities of the State. The ap-
preparation would take the form OF a bond
issue to run fifty years and bear "a per
cent interest.
MAYOR George r. Lunn, OF Schenectady,
called upon Governor Whitman TO use the
police power vested In him to seize food
stuffs in New York city and feed the starv-
ing women and children who stormed the
office of Mayor Mitchell n few days ago.
There Is plenty in New York to feed
the hundreds of starving women and ba-
bies" Mayor Lunn said. 1T Is the duty
of the State 10 act"
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.--Food roting of
sporadic nature continued today / New
York as the height of Sabbath food buying
among Jewish people was reached. A mass
meeting was scheduled for Rutgers Square,
following which women expected to go en-
masse 10 a meeting of the Board OF Esti-
mate where, II was expected Mayor Muchel
would make some move TO relieve condi-
tions
Eyes also were turned toward Albany
where Governor whitman is giving the food
situation his attention. He has put the
stamp of approval on bill which would
make discretionary the establishment OF
food dictator for the State. Tammany has
countered this bill with one which would
appropriate $25OO0,000 for public market
terminals in cities.
Leaders appearing before the Board OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
GIRL CLERK IN AUDITORS
OFFICE is DISMISSED
Was One Whose Expenses on Trip to
City Were Assailed-C, f. Will
lock Also. Ousted

HARRISBURG. Feb. 2S.--charles E Will
lock, Pittsburgh. a deputy auditor general,
today resigned and o. H. Graf, Meadville'
chief clerk In the department, was APP
pointed 70 the vacancy. In making this
announcement Auditor General Powell also
posted the resignation OF Lillian May Fish
er, Harrisburg a clerk, who. II Is said, was
one OF the attaches whose expenditures
while on duty for the State IN philadelphia
were criticized as excessive.
r. M Williamson has been appointed
cllef clerk "A <N the placs made vacant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

BOSTON. Feb. 23.-Oficials Of the
Housekeepers' League today declared there
were many women in Boston who were
starving themselves in order that their hus-
bands and children might eat.
Groups Of these women will call today on
United States District Attorney Anderson
Governor Mccall and Acting MayoE Stor-
row
Riots narrowly were averted when sew
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
City News in Brief

CITY APPOINTMENTS today include
Charles w. Printz, 2717 West Albert street,
machinist, Department of Wharves Docks
and Ferries. salary 5000; Frank w. Rich
ardson. 3O13 North Thlrty-ffth street, fire.
man. Bureau of Water. $500. and John q.
Zeller, 1000 Frankford avenue, chairman,
Bureau OF Surveys, $500.
STATE SOCIETY OF the Cincinnati held
its annual dinner and Washington Day cele-
bration In the Green Room of the Bellevue
stratford Tilgham Johnson presided. A
silent toast TO the memory of Washington
was proposed by Harris. r. Sproat, of West
town, Pa. About twenty-five members of
the Organization were present.
BBIG. GEN. l.. w. T. WALLER, u. 4.
NJ. q. advocated universal military service
An an address before the George q. Meade
post. No. l. G.. A. r., during the an
nuaI Washington's Birthday banquet at the
Union League. Among the speakers were
Colonel Join q rShel, president of the Union
League; Majc.' .--. @. McCauley. past de-
nnrtnnsnt commander. c. A. r.; Colonel
{<harles A. Hatfield. Y. s. A.: Major Cen
|&fn1 J. Lewis Good Henri /. Yohn and
Mcr&>rt l.. Collins. John A. Wiedersheim
- tpastnaster.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
BOSTON WOMEN REPORTED STARVING;
POLICE FORCED TO GUARD SHOPS

eral hundred women stormed food shop in
Spring street last night after a mass-meet-
ing. Only the prompt arrival of police re-
serves prevented destruction of the shop
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
HELP WANTED-MALE

ENGINEER to operate small ice machine, boiler,
air compressor and motor, etc. state salary
expected and experience. Apply In person or
by letter to II. X. Mulford Co, Glenoden. Pa.
BOYS for general and laboratory work; excel
lent chance TO secure steady employment with
a future. Apply In person or by letter TO
BOY wanted to make himself generally useful
around silver store, Apply q e, coz 10th and
Walnut. between % 80 and 1880 Saturday
morning: salary IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

1882 Market Street

EWING Feb. 81. ALEXANDER EWING
Due notice OF funeral viii be given. from 3al
JoYCE;mz7Feb; %, Of diPh,heria, ALICE
residence. 14ls s 64th st. Int. Mt Morah Gem.
RoSS.-Feb 20. suddenly, WILLIAM ROSS,
aged rs. Relatives and friends, also Ancient
Portland, Me-; Corinthian h. a. Chapter. No.
$50; Cornthian .Chasseur Commandery, No. 49,
X T.. Philadelphia COnsistory 32d Degree. 4.
and A. Rite; Philadelphia Council; No. H. r,
citation. Line Officers and Past Commanders
Association, Lu Lu Temple, A, A. D. N NJ, s.,
and all other ORGANIZATIONS of which he was
. member, are invited. TO funeral services Sat
Arch and 10Th SITS. Int Portland. Me-
GOODALL. = Suddenly Feb 22, MARION
daughter Of Samuel l. and Matilda Goodal
de2Gs 444I spEgSe pFsS st Int dG,Ssn PriySste
AeR aged ed SOP 0ssr ssrces
viii be held at ~ 8, Church St, Goshen, n. Y,
HAssINGER-sud Suddenly Feb. 81. SAMUEL
yted to funeral services Mon II a. m, 22s9
v1Tsf PT&ERs0N Sgs from Feb to g. an m San Francisco
EMMA LEHMAN, widow of Pearson S. Peter
sop PRATT. AFT Feb. 90 HARRY W.. husband of
and friends invited to funeral Sat-. 2 p, M,
iOl Powelton ave. Lansdowne, Pa. Int. private.
I'VE WELLs.@Feb Is as. cARLToN L. WELLS.
ARBELo.-Feb. 22. ANNA G.. wife Of Joseph
A19e9 Reasyes az and aSss sSspdS PysS RyusS 70
Mass at St Stephens Church Bread and Butler
SITS at II a. m. Int. private
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
x. =. FOR SALE oR RENT--oIrY

10 MONEY REQUIRED = II ground Is i'm
proved wili 'ske mVEsssSs 70, soo1SsSP So op
oakford .sts,.: suitable for factory Or ware
nsSss sssSs ss we ,S$ss sssss ySSSp a a S S :'. w'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

WINDERs on skein yarn; steady work; good
pay. Apply at once. Robert Lewis Co.. Rich
mond and Bridge SITS, Phila. .
HoUsEWoRK-Girl wanted; family OF four (;
good home; no washing; sleep In. Apply o..
Christian St, Woodland 1888 j.
GIRLS wanted over H. for work in glass dept :
inexp. girls start at So. increase as work is
learned! we train you. Apply in person by
letter IL. k Mulford Co., Gienolden. Pa.
GIRLS more than ie-Increased facilities have
made openings in our plant for refined. intel
ligent girls for sealing and packing medical
supplies; light. easy work. clean, healthy sur
roundlngsi 62-hour, week; salary SO to be;
workers; y minutes ride from Darby on
trolleys; 20 minutes from Broad ST. station on
trains Apply In person by letter to III. X,
MULFORD CO., Glenolden. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

Dec 25 1916, Christmas gift of $500 to each emplOye
Feb 1917 bonus of $50 the January of each
emplOye.
The above increases aggregate 50po
Company since 1872 has had i'm effect pension system
equivalent of the annual during the ten
years preceding retirement multiplied by the years of service
Under this employees permitted to retire at the of
the completion of 30 years service No pension less
than $40 per month after a service of Is years.
During year 1916 10000 paid out in pensions
and sick benefits exclusive of paid under Wormens Com
pensatiOn Acts.
to labor a regular
well known this Company has selling refined
existing
its refne andta o its normal trade
public ample supplies
THE FRANKLIN SUGAR REFINING COMPANY
GEORGE H. FRAZIER President
%, 1917
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

of its constituent company Franklin Sugar Refining Com
be rs% so
Ohio ocia organ of the Industrial Workers of the Word
SUGAR REFINERIEs TIED UP BY Lww
Telegram Solidarity
n ds s Ss; IE ,dsa
@ = t$; i 81: e. $ss $ Ss;n :5'"' 's 'is
SUGAR FAMINE FEARED
Telegram to Solidarity . - ?
%'SFSSf % %Ssovs
PHILA. SUGAR WORKERS STRIKE =
An and moasses workers in Philadelphia strike Over
5ss sS " r " @ ss % s"s:s fs q? %," %
lSf i be striker who will
@ %sn5: ssass . % k: f ss ns
@ @ @ works % Gb"ss @ sG@ssa % 1 I Rss 1b sa
% 3ss s . it % sss :: ;: H. % s BIZ 5s: s
5ss:; fsy %
the ES % s' %s "a ss s E h w; s Al rrs TsiA' 0p %
all undtoW T. Parkway Bldg, Philadelphia
STRIKE COMMITTEE.
I.
s st : uss are % with
at this time by unprecedented world conditions ''e'A' 0'
recognize responsibility employers and are main.
tanning high that prevailing class any other
great industry
We believe that the paid by and that the working conditions
agitation would have left employment
to industry to any
outside organization matter of what
With the continued support the citizens of the city Philadelphia
mi duty to the public and to our loyal employees
To this end shall all and lawful
THE AMERICAN SUGAR REFINING COMPANY
80, EARL d. BABST, President
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
LOST AND FOUND
HELP wANTED-FEMAI

EARRING, green gold, with blue sets, lost
Spruce and Walnut; rev.; Return 1929 Spruce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

I'm view of the serious riot on We'd
nesday evening of this week near
the Refinery of this Company, we
wish to call attention again to the fol-
lowing facts:
In recognition of the increased cost of living, this
Company has not only advanced the wages of its skilled
employees but has also made the following increases in
the wages of its unskilled labor:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
SUGAR FAMINE FEARED

Phladelphi
Sugar strikers frm Sugar shortage felt Famine if stri
weeks. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. February 23.-The cot
ton market showed renewed firmness
at the opening today. Over-holiday ad-
VanceS in Liverpool and the small num-
Der of notices issued against March
contracts inspired further covering.
while there may also have been scat
tered buying on the strength of the
spot situation. Early estimates placed
the March notices at less than 1000
bales. and after opening at 1880 that
delivery sold up to 1913. or 25 points
net higher. The general list opened at
an advance of IL to II points. and
fore the end of the first half hour.
Realizing checked the upward move
ment around 1856 for May. and the
market later became less active, with
the best.
Futures opened steady; March, 1880
May. 1850; July. 1853; October. 1918;
December. 1928.
Offerings increased around midday. with
prices selling off on a belief that scar
city of tonnage. reflected in the Lloyd
George speech. would react upon the ex-
port movement March contracts broke
to 1919. or back to within a point of
Wednesdays close, while later deliveries
sold about to II points net lower, with
May contracts touching 1926. or 80 points
under the high level of the morning.
NEW ORLEANS, February 2S.-Ab-
sence of tenders on March contracts
gave. the local cotton market a steady
tone today. and enough buying devel-
oped to put prices IL to Is points above
Wednesdays close in the first half hour
of business. Offerings were moderate.
Futures opened stedy; March. 1929
asked; May, 1918; July. 1924; October.
1917 asked: December, 1888.
The effect of the speech in the house
of commons by Lloyd George was
against the market, prices Immediately
dropping on the receipt of the gist of
his utterances. After losing all of the
net gain the market fell to a level %
to SO points under Wednesdays last
quotations.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, February % Il p.
m. quotations).- Wheat-Dull and low
er; spot, No. 2 red. 1925; spot, No. 2
red western. 1861; February. No 2
red. 1872 IS; March. 1872 IS: steamer. No.
red, 1.791s receipts. SIS bushels
exports, 303.645 bushels.
Corn-Dull and lower: spot, contract
1.15as, receipts. 20S.252 bushels; ex-
port. 1914 bushels.
Oats-Steady; standard white. 69i: :
No. white. SO, receipts. S0.071 bushels
Rye-Firm: No. 2 western export.
1857: receipts, 1929 bushels; exports.
1Ss,z35 bushels.
Hay-Steady.
Grain freights-No quotation