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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
SFATELEGISLATURE.
Urges HOME RULE
ponresentative Wills of
Philadelphia, Introduces
Resolution at Harrisburg
UNANIMOUSLY 1NDORSED

HARRISBURG, May s--The House Of
representatives unanimously passed a
-..,,utor introduced by Mr. Wells, Phil
..,,rbia. directing the Secretary of the
commonwealth TO convey to Arthur j Bal
,o,r British Foreign Minister. the infor-
..,,,on that the people of Pennsylvania are
-,v,ous that the people of Ireland be given
,,e right to govern themselves. II also
ureed Mr.. Balfour to exert his efforts to
.,,,s about a prompt settlement of the
irish question
There was no debate on the resolution.
.hjch is expected to be passed by the Sem
s,s today II follows in full:
Whereas. The United States of America,
toremost free nation of the earth. has
taken arms in the great war to spread
The spirit of democracy and freedom and
N obiteratc forever the agencies that
NOW menace the common human rights
N life, liberty and the pursuit of happi.
ness. and
Whereas. The people of free nation
such as this cannot but feel deep and
real sympathy for the people of any
other land who struggle to attain the
rights now enjoyed here, and
whereas. The bond of sympathy and
understanding that has existed between
the people of the United States of
America and the people of Ireland in the
long and noble effort Of the latter to
achieve the right to govern themselves,
is such as to justify the people of the
United States in using their influence in
the cause of Irish freedom, and
Whereas. The Government of the United
States is now dealing directly with high
commissioners from tho government pf its
aly. Great Britain, with n view OF finding
the best methods Of bringing this war to
a prompt and successful termination. and
Whereas. II is the sense Of the General
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvana that the greatest possible de-
gree of enthusiastic cooperation between
the peoples of the United states and of
Great Britain is vitally essential to the
attainment of the purposes of the ali
ance. and
(, Whereas, 1t is also the sense of the
General Assembly of the Commonwealth
Of Pennsylvania that no other single act
BY the Government Of Great Britain
could produce a greater degree of en-
thusiastic approval or evoke more last
ing admiration on the part of the Amerl-
can peope. than the prompt settlement
Of the Irish question to the satisfaction
Of the Irish people therefore be II
Resolved. II the Senate concur that the
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Penn
sylvana he and he Is hereby directed to
make known to the high representative of
Grea; Ertain, the Right Honorable
Arthur ]. Ralfour, that such is the sense
Of the people of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. as expressed through their
representatives in Genera. Assembly. met
with the request that he make the fact
known to his Government, the Govern
ment of Great Britain. and that he exert
his great influence and power to impress
upon the Government of Great Britain
the necessity of a prompt solution of the
Irish problem
When the resolution was messaged to the
Senate it was referred to the Judiciary Spe-
'cial Committee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
CHURCHES PLAN S1,0OO.OOO
FUND TO FIGHT BOOZE
Federal Council of America, in Session
at Capital, Discusses Part to
Play in War

"ASfflNGION, May y,
million dollars to fight the liquor traf-
fc was the first war measure introduced
today in the Federal Council of Churches of
Christ In America in session here to con-
slider the part that the church shall play
in the war
The resolution, which was introduced by
the commission on temperance, provides for
an expenditure of 100000 in a publicity
campaign for prohibition. The measure is
still before the council for action
"As former member of the council and
as a Christian leader in the war;" the coun-
ell today extended to President Wilson an
urgent invitation to attend council ses-
sion and present message to the Christian
churches of America of his views of the
work for religious bodies to carry out dur
ing the war. Vice President Marshall, VINO
was also formerly member Of the council,
will be invited to attend.
Arthur James Balfour head of the British
mission, and M. Viviani and Marshal Joffre,
of the French mission, are also to receive
invitations TO address the council
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

thirty cents added 10 the price o. the f1Y15
operators is a question all the retailers e.
Cept Mr. Bates have thus far avoided am.
swerng. All orders for future delivery are
taken subject TO the price prevailing at the
time of delivery thus leaving the way ops,
10 retailers % add the thirty cents the
opeiators have pat ON mine prices
Last week the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron Company shipped to Phila-
delpha and points along the Reading lines
into this city 20 per cent more coal than
in April, 1916. according to w. J. Richards.
president Of the company. There Is no coal
being stored by the Philadelphia and Read
Ing Company. which supplies more than half
" the retailers In the city, and orders are
three and four times as great as they were
a year ago, Reading officials say.
Price investigation will involve the re-
tailcrs representatives of the large oper-
ators say. as the Trade Commissions re-
port said there were discrepancies in retail
prices ureXplainablc in view of the prices Of
the coal at the mines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
STRANGE ADVENTURES
OF BILLY BUMPUS
THE PARROT
BY Farmer Smith

Billy Bumpus was so hungry Even the
powder can tasted good to him, but little
old ne realize that he was nibbling at a
can hlled with powder.
=, Pretty Poly--hey, there. stop eating
.''at can OF powder. You will blow us all
time
Billy stopped eating and shouted back
When are you talking nonsense and
when are you foolng?"
S'op eating that can and go to sleep, "
replied the bird.
Be careful how YOU talk or your noise
VIII blow US up" said Billy, once more
making himself comfortable
Inc Two soldiers, who were, by the way
hb.,eeaht Pepperpot and Corporal Fuss
rs, on not hearing any great explosion
NV hs.sarhed to the lent and prepared to go tu
m Each had blanket and had to lie
vi the cold ground
! suppose We will have to let our mas.
geant, "'' ''' '"'' '''e
o.. me parrot will have to, and we will
~, ~ .ne goat one night. and If he makes
\ co. cs trouble we will kick him out" replied
eorporal Fuss-button
when Billy heard the word kick" he
Jumped for he thought a lot of his deli,
L,n, sues and he did not want TO bs
H. especially since there was very lit
~ inside OF him and he was very hungry
Ma as Tor long time thinking of wha,
,hsrI happened and he was wondering wha
p' sie was at home for his good wife to eat
o,', ana oy he became so hungry he reached
hnrd hus ana felt around with his nose, II
pvu INTO something soft He tasted u
nNeu II, He began to eat and eat.
t.s,.w tow hungry he was and how good Il
Saudeniy he felt a pair OF hands on hi'
sss,. ana voice said. Anything the mat
1Asttsrq answered a voice. THAT goa
=. ten fny blanket on me !" -. ~
into ~ Is y. fer Riliy Wa hurled ex
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
SOME ANECDOTES

IT will have been gathered from the fore
going CHAPTERS that General Joffre, like
our own Lord Roberts, did not understand
the art of self-advertisement. He had in
deed a perfect horror Of publicity, Some
time after he was intrusted with special
missions to Senegal and Timbuktu he wrote
an account Of the expeditions without once
mentioning himself
OF his private life so little is known that
a French lady, who recently delivered
lecture an the Generals career had to
confess that she did not know the maiden
name of Madame Joffre, There is indeed,
no hostess in Paris who can boast that she
ever entertained the General. He never
wished to pose as a social lion, From such
small and unpretentious functions as he
would allow himself to attend he always
departed early, SO that he might be fresh
Tor the next days duties. (
= H:s s, essrsiss was iiRitsd y : nsnins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08

ET me suggest that every one
IL who creates or cultivates
garden helps, and greatly. to solve
the problem of the feeding of the
nations. president Wilson.
Bring your gardening problems to
the EVENING LEDGER for practical.
helpful solution. Address JOHN
BARTRAM.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
Woman Kills Herself With Gas

While suffering from an attack of mel
anchoia yesterday, Fannie George, fifty
one years old, who lived with her brother,
Joseph r. George, at 5l04 Warrington ave
nue.. committed suicide by inhaing ilumi-
mating gas The woman had been morosc
for some time, II was said, but she never
gave any intimation that she would end
her life Her body was found by a sister
A neighboring physician was called and he
pronounced her dead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-08
U. S. STORING BIG DRUG
SUPPLIES FOR ARMY
War Orders Being Placed Daily by'Of-
flee of Surgeon General for
100000 Men

WASHINGTON. May S.--War orders of
drugs are daily being placed by the office
OF the surgeon general of the army to have
sufficient supply of curatives and sanitation
drugs for use by the proposed new armies
OF 100000 to be raised
Lieutenant Colonel Henry e. Fisher. as
sstant to Surgeon General William c.
Gorgas, is in charge of the task of as
fembling the immense supply of drugs that
Will be needed by the medical department
Of the army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-17
Drugs and Toilet Articles

Wyeths Beef, Iron and Toner bottle soc
blsses Native Herb Tablets 81 90 box Soc
ohaoai iaoiets box. .15c
Qunhe fll 2gan 100 in bottle Csc
Mulords Efervescent Soda Phosphate, bottle 34t
neiis rne lar Honey, DOC size .29c
RAT MP KITS rats the package .12c
neecnams f1ls' zoe size box 14c
ooans Lnmen SOC sze at. 206
mSene WV ootte at see
"he,s oasora DOC size bottle 19c
Putnams Dry Cleaner, 25c size package. 49,
Lusterlte Nail Enamel 25c SIZE IL
rreemans race POWDER 16C
williams Shaving Cream, tube 1R<
frostia cream, the bottle 1Sr
niasse@ la'cum Powder can 12c
Camphor Ice, in tube, special, at. a.
nwanoo~n race POWDER box .12c
Eraao peplatory special .33c
nrks osp nose cream, Jar at.
p1er Mss Iacum fowder,'can.
imported nay hum DotIle .25t
uiaves room POWDER 5oc can at .20c
49, "mte rose Giycerne Soap cake 14c
Madam lsebelle Face Powder SOC size box ga
Melorose Beauty Cream, SOC size box 90~
amer Almond meal the can Ice
ALL Toilet Water, the bottle, do~
Jap Rose Toilet Water, SOC size bottle ga
Rubber Sheetng, yard wide, the yard Observation-Disclosures, 29
Gillette Razor Blades, SOC size package 39~
Ever-Ready Razor complete with blades 7qr
\. Main Floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-17

THIS season, more
L than ever, zoe are spe-
cializiaag on Smart S,tits
and Stylish Dresses for
aoomen at $500.
Manufacturers have
co-operated pith us to
such an extent that We
are able to offer better
garments than ever at
THIS price despite the fact
that the general up,oard
price trend is more pro-
nounced than euer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
COMMENCEMENT.

The commencement exercises held
at the congregational Church last
Wednesday evening were very well at
tended and the program was well
planned and executed.
: The music given by the Strasen Trio
was especially enjoyable. Rabbi Hirsh-
berk gave very strong, inspiring and
helpful address. The program in full
follows:
Music: (a) Spanish Dance Mosz-
kowski; (b) Marche Pontificale, Gou-
nod Strasen Trio.
Inyocation-Rev Carl Ludwig.
Music: Liebestraum, Liszt- Strasen
Trio.
Address: Our Worlds as We Make
Them Rabbi Samuel Hirshberg.
Music: CD Meditation, Bach-Gou-
nod; (b) AT The Brook. Boisdeffre
Strasen Trio.
Presentation of Memorial Donald
Petrie
Acceptance of Memorial Lois Pal
mer.
Presentation of Diplomas-Mr.
Charles Gillett
Music: (a) Serenade, Herbert: (b)
Moment Musical. Schubert Strasen
Trio.
Benedietion-Re Carl Ludwig.
Music: March from Alfalfa, Mendels-
sohn-Suasen Trio
Reception in pallors.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

The tendency of the age is shown by
the publication of so many stories in
magazines of good repute. 1t used
to be that the articles in q reputable
magazine were instructive, but of late
they seem to be more on the enter
tanning sort, and the change takes the
form of novels. The other day we
took up a tirst-class magazine to look
for some sensible and substantial read
ing, and found all the articles sto-
ries but one, and that was on the en-
tertaining order, says Ohio State Jour
nal. 1t means that people don't like
TO think, and this indicates that the
habit of thinking is growing weaker.
1t is a great pity that in these days,
when there is so much to think about,
that the ability TO think is not as great
as it ought to be, and it never will be
as long as the novel takes the first
place in the peoples reading. Mind,
We say the first place, the monopoly of
rvs Iilne and attention, which should
"A Dot be. Our favorite magazine, 30 or
Il 20 years ago, has disappeared. 1t con-
tanned too much instruction.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

The supreme court of Louisiana has
recently made decision which may be
Of more than passing interest to young
doctors. The case was one in which
a young physician who had been a
friend of the testatrix sued the estate
for $500 for services. The trial judge
allowed only 1852 of this claim, giving
the opinion that a young practitioner
had no right to charge or expect the
fees charged by older practitioners.
The supreme court, on the contrary,
held that the young physician fresh
from the schools, enlightened by re-
cent discoveries, is more competent to
deal with case than a physician who
has the experience of a past genera
ton, and allowed the amount claimed
$500.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
OFFICIAL NOTICE.


scaled proposals viii he received by the
Board Of Public Works i'm and for the city
of WauNatosa, Wis onsin until 80 O'Clock
=. NJ. Of Monday. July End, 1917. at the
City Clerks office, 2lS \. Main St, for the
grading macadamizng and construction of
concrete Curbs and cutters ana also for q
wo-course reinforced concrete pavement
with integral curb and gutter on Fifth Ave
nue. and Blanchard street from state Stree,
to the north curb line Of Blanchard Street.
BituminOuS MRcadam.
Bids will he asked on approximately
1920 cubic yards of grading.
1888 Ihteal fest of combined curb and
gutter.
1881 square Yards of bitumnous ma
cadam
Reinforced Concrete Pavement.
Bids will he asked on approximately
956 cubic yards of grading.
200 square yards Of two course rein
forced concrete Placement.
ne above quantities are approximate
No certified check win he required but bid
ders must submit the proposal forms
furnished on request which is a contract
comulete except the signatures ON the part
of the city.
Bidders must submit i'm connection with
the above bond equal 10 the total esti-
mated bid for the faithful Performance ol
ne contract.
Bidders r.ust maEe am examination o.
the won, a-d submit bids in accordance
With tho Taars aud sporifcations on file in
the Offices of tie City CLERK and the city
All. queer
The right t. reject any and all bids is
reserved TO The City of Wauwatosa.
I'aHH',clES viii ne made with Special I'm
provcmen- Certificates or Bonds for abut-
ag proltr'S and cash for street intersec-
tlops.
Neted wauwatosa. Wisconsin. June Is.
The Board OF Public Works.
BY A. V. BRIGHAM
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
OFFICIAL NOTICE.


Sealed proposals viii be received by the
Board of Public Works IN aud for the city
Of Wauwatosa, at the office OF the city
Clerk No 218 North Main Street until 1880
o'clock p. NJ. of Monday, June 18Th, 1917
for the constructing of concrete bridge on
North Avenue, just west of seventh Ave
rue.
Payment for the work under this con
tract viii be made. after completion and
acceptance by the city Of Wauwatosa, IN
cash.
Bidders must make an examination o.
The location Of the work aud suon1it hi1H
iu accordance with plans and spe ,tiieat DTS
on file in the office of the city CLERK and
CITY Engineer
Bids are asked for .he total cost o.
constructing the bridge.
A certified check equal TO ten per cent
10 per cent? of the total hid contingent
entering into contract for the per
lorlnan,e thereof. must be submitted with
the bid.
The right TO reject any and all h'ds re
5siyed IS reserved To the City of Wauw-s-
tosa, Wisconsin.
dated. Wapwatosa. Wisconsin, June Sth.
1917.
The Board of Public Works,
ny a. y. BRIGHAM
1--WE Secretary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

The federal government is investi-
eating birds, with view to diScov-
ering whether they are harmful or
helpful to mankind. OF forty or fifty
species, exclusive of hawks and owls.
thus far put through this scientific
third degree, only one has been found
harmful, the English sparrow. This
Quarrelsome little creature is an I'M
qualified nuisance says Chicago Jour
nal. All other birds of the group
mentioned are either innocuous or
helpful. and many of them are worth
well nigh their weight in gold to the
farmer and fruit raiser. OF hawks
and owls there are rs species found in
this country, only six of which are in
furious. The rest either do no harm
at all or more than make up for occa-
siOnal depredations by their services in
keeping down vermin. The moral
seems TO be that when in doubt about
the character of q bird, give it the
benefit of that doubt. The chances
are about II to / that even the sus-
pected hawk or owl is a friend in dis
guise and other feathered creatures,
with the single exception of the spar
row, are just and righteous altogether,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
EYEGLASSES for Diver.

A new eyeglass has been patented
for the use Of submarine divers. II is
well known that the human eye does
not function properly under water,
objects appearing badly blurred and
distorted. This is due to the fact that
the speed Of light in water is differ
ent from the speed of light in air,
and hence the light rays enter the
eye with different angle of refrac-
ton. The eye being designed for TO
cusing rays coming through the air
is unable to focus rays coming
through the water.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

Boston announces new substitute.
People who call for fried scallops in
restaurants now often are served not
with shellfsh, but with limitations cut
out Of the meat of a sea skate with a
0ie' and so closely resembling the real
tnlng' it is said, that when they are
cooked no one but experts can tell the
difference, says Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Is this response to the recent cam
paign Of government food authorities
IN favor of the utilization of heretofore
unpopular varieties of sea food2
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

There prevails in some parts of Brit
tany a curious marriage custom. On
certain fete days the marriageable
girls appear in red petticolts, with
white or yellow borders round them.
The number Of borders denotes the
portion the father is willing to give
his daughter. Each white band de-
notes 100 francs per annum; each yell
low band represents 1000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
1s ss!sI
IsAntsl ! AL eogse.0 ID
><nr
sEALrH AND THE NATION.

The greatness Of nation largely
depends upon the health of the PEG,
nIe and this health is closely connect
ID with the habits and moral character
Of the people. AS a general PROPOSE
non. i'll health is the result OF the VIC
lation of natural law and IL should
not be forgotten that natural law is al
80 divine law. So after all, the health
of nation is largely matter of moral
character, says Ohio State Journal. It
sometimes seems different, but expe-
renee is sure to confirm this logic.
Health is harmony, and that harmony
consists largely in observing the moral
law. Emerson said: 1.-The end on all
political struggle is to establish NOR
atty as the basis of all legislation"
and especially of all legislation affect
ing the care Of the peoples health
So, wherever we turn we find that
righteousness exalteth q nation, and
that exaltation can be well expressed
in harmony and health. If the pur-
pose of the government is to promote
the good of the people, the idea that
moral habit is outside of its jurisdic-
ton is absurd; not moral habit by
force, but by such an arrangement of
the social and political situation as
will encourage cleanliness, frankness,
courtesy, temperance, good viii and
those qualities that are as good for
the stomach as for the soul.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
Household Economics.

The experts declare that If lot
Of potatoes is not uniform it is often
worth while to sort them and use the
large ones with roast meats or at
other times when the oven need not
be specially heated and save the small
ones for times when quick cooking is
more convenient.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
WauWatosa Water Works.
S n u OFF OTTO &.

Water will be shut off on tpcday,
June 16, from one to three p. NJ. on
the following streets:
State Street, from Alice Street east.
Sixth Avenue, from State Street
north &.
SiNy-first Street, Chestnut Street.
Fifty-ninth Street, Mator Avenue,
Percy Avenue, Otto Avenue, Johnson
Street Cedar Street, Wells Street
Grand Avenue. Maple Terrace. Fifty
eighth Street, Fifty-seventh Street,
Fifty-siXth Street, Fifty-hfth Street.
and Fifty-fourth Street.
a. w. HEBBRING,
Supt
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
THE
MILWAUKEE SANITARIUM
A A NTINIl A.tlIlLs
TILE

MILWAUKEE SANITARIUM
FOR MENTAL AND NERVOUS DISEASES.
ESTABLISHED IN 1854.
Located at Wauwatosa "a suburb of Miwau-
kee on c. NJ. q 81. =. Ry., 21a hours from
Chicago Two car lines from Milwaukee. 5
minutes walk from all cars.
Psychopathic Hospital. All appliances for
acute cases. Continuous baths. Fire proof
building separate grounds.
West House. Attractive rcoms en- suite;
private bath connected.
Modern bath house.
Gymnasium and Recreation Building.
Secluded, yet convenient. Five buildings
for patients "set ON a hill" lndividusliSad
treatment. Thirty acres beautiful lawn and
forest.
Address: RICHARD DEWEY, A. NJ, NJ. D.,
tin charge) Wauwatosa, Wis.
EUGENE CLANCY, AM, MD,
WILLIAM r. kRApWETL, M. D.,
Assistant Physicians,
Chicago Office; Marshall Field Annex Bldg.
Hours: / to 3 Wednesdays except In July
and Augusta.
Milwaukee ONCE: Goldsmith Bldg, Room bo4.
Telephones; ChicaRo-Central 1iF2.
Biilwa ukee-Wav W tOsh 10.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

An Omaha judge says he has never
seen an authenticated woman in the
divorce court. And yet most of the
women who get into the divorce court
are red-headed over something or
other.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
AlkaIi Salts.

Alkali salts follow water when the
course is downward and flowing to
lower levels, but as well it rises to the
surface by capillarity, and when the
water evaporates the salts remain
fixed and we see the alkali on the
surface.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15
The Horse and the Harness.

Much harness and little horse never
pulled a big load That is why the
practical self-made man is so often
the most dependable in commerce, war
and state.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

A San Francisco woman, suing for
divorce, alleges that her husband meas
ures and doles out all her food. He
must be relative of the imam in the
story who gave his children penny
if they would go without supper and
then in the morning charged them two
cents apiece for breakfast.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-06-15

That dinosaur recently added to the
collection in the American Museum OF
Natural History was 40 feet long when
awe some 100000 years ago and
weighed about a ton. 1t is just as well
mat the monster died before the cost
u living became so acute.