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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March N-Near- ly l5,000 men were added to the na- tional guard force available for Fed eral police duty by the war depart ment order suspending the muster ing out of all guard organizations still in Federal service. With the men called in the past ten days this gives the government upward of 45.- 900 guardsmen for employment in home States to protect industries and other property.
 Most of the men affected by the order are at their home mobilization camps, preparing to return to civilian life after long stays on the Mexican border. Now they will be held at the camps or armories for assignment as conditions require.
 In all lS,0O0 men are retained by the order but several units had already been designated for Federal service. The list includes from Colorado, the field hospital, signal corps com pany and three troops of cavalry: from Arizona, the First infantry, and from New Mexico a battery of field artillery. No other Western units are
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
REBEL ATTACKON CHIHUAHUA IS
 DENIED
r5y Associated Press.

rSy Associated Press.
 JUAREZ, March N.-Rumors that Villa rebels attacked Chihuahua City carly today were denied at military headquarters here. The daily passen- ger train left for Chihuahua City this morning and reports received from the capital said everything was quiet there.
 However, message was received last night by the wife of German resident of Chihuahua City, who is visiting here, from her husband, tell ing her not to return at this time be- cause of the danger of an early attack by Villa.
 All express shipments for Chihua- hua City were refused today by the government express companies. No reason was given at the station but the expectation of a Villa attack was believed here to have been responsible for the order
 Rumors of Villa bands at Ortiz and Bachimba were received here today. Estimates of the strength of these commands varied from 500 to l,500 each. Villas main command is re- ported in the vicinity of Satevo, south of Chihuahua City.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
SOCIALIST SEES VICTORY WITH
 INDEMNITY
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 STOCKHOLM, March ?. - Dr. Albert O. w. Suedekum one of the best known leaders of the majority Socialists in the reichstag in an inter view here with the correspondent of the Associated Press said whoever thought the submarine war was go- ing to bring England to starvation in six months was deceiving himself. He added, however, that such a result was not necessary for German vic tory, which he declared was certain, with indemnity
 Dr. Suedekum said he was convinced that England hitherto had been send ing only enough troops to the con- tinent to keep her allies contained, but that now 1t was necessary for her 70 change her course.
 He declined to hazard a prediction on the result of the possible participa ton of America in the war on the side of the Entente, but added:
 Anyhow America has been virtual ly in the war practically since the be- ginning. If it had not been for Amer ican ammunition the war would have ended in 1918"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
WEATHER FORECAST

For Arizona: Fair, not much change n temperature.
 For Colorado: Wednesday fair; Thursday generally fair, cooler in the northeast portion.
 For South Dakota: Partly cloudy, moderate temperature.
 For Montana: Unsettled, cooler Wednesday probably rain or snow; Thursday partly cloudy, fresh to strong westerly winds.
 For Wyoming: Rain or snow in northern part: fair in southern DOT tions Wednesday; Thursday unsettled cooler in the southeast portion, fresh winds
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
MANN'S PLAN IS OPPOSED BY
 LEADERS
REPUBLICANS SAY WITH DRAWAL FROM SPEAK ERSHIP FIGHT WOULD BE AN OPEN CONFES- SION OF WEAKNESS.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, March E.-Pre- liminary conferences of house leaders developed opposition to Mann's pro- posal that he withdraw from the speakership race in favor of Speaker Clark and that the house be organized on bipartisan or non-partisan lines.
 Lenroot of Wisconsin, Progressive Republican leader, declared after con ference with Longworth of Ohio, and Towner of Iowa, that he would not consent to such program because it would constitute &n admission that if the Republicans organize the house the country would suffer. Lenroot said he didn't believe the plan would be approved by Republicans any where
 Clark, after discussing the Mann proposal with many Democrats, said he found only one who favored 1t. The speaker is advising Democrats to make the organization contest as a party unless it is demonstrated that neither side can win. The rank and file supporting the speaker arc en- thusiastically in favor of this. They declared that generally Mann's pro- posal was simply an admission of doubt of the Republicans strength.
 Randall declined to add to his dec laration made last night. The pro posal to continue the present organi- zation for stated period until dispo sition is made of international ques- tions, revived by the Tower confer ence, will be taken up in the Repub- lican conference. Saturday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
NATIONS SENTIMENTS

SALT LAKE CITY, March H.-"I have no objection to seeing the Stars and Stripes flying beside the English and French flags in order that United States shipping shall be protected" said United States Senator King last night, and the 10000 people who filled the Mormon tabernacle in a monster patriotism rally burst forth in tumul- tuouS applause Governor Bamberg- CT and United States Senator Shoot were among the other speakers at the demonstration
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
INVOLVED IN WAR PLOT

CHICAGO, March N.-Kurl Erne- che and Paul Zcll, said to have been traced from San Francisco to Chicago in connection with an investigation of war plots were arrested here last night Hinton c. Clabaugh, head of the local bureau of investigation of the department of justice, declined to give details of the arrests except that the prisoners were said to be Ger. mans.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
WAITINGFOR CHANGES IN SITUATION BEFORE
 WRITING HIS MESSAGE
WiIsonNot Sure What Recommendations He Will Make to Special Session Of
 Congress on End Next Month
By Associated Press.


 WASHINGTON March 27Wth the and industrial forward rapidly cabinet today the consideration o nvenng of the special of The he will deliver Tuesday Wednes ( .ached final conclusion what of possible changes the situation and he is his address in fin al form until the last moment
 officials will be both and The opinion after the cabinet meeting apparently be followed by will include authorization for the presidents rights the of censorship and espionage providing of additional service
 
 strong sentiment for such exists officials this done the probably will through their agents
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
SPIRIT OF 10 IS STILL STRONG IN
 PHILADELPHIA
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRA- TON ON SATURDAY WILL SHOW LOYALTY OF THE OUAKERS TO GOVERN MENT THEY LOVE.
By Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, March ?. - A pledge of loyalty to the government by thousands of men and women of this city, given in Independence square has been planned for next Sat urday afternoon by Mayor Smith and the home defense committee.
 The patriotic demonstration is to give emphasis to the preparedness measures being hastened by scores of committees and associations and the city administration. Numerous par ades of military organizations and of civilians have been arranged.
 In a proclamation Mayor Smith calls on all business houses to close at noon Saturday and for all church bells to be rung at 2:3o p. m. when the patriotic anthems are to be sung by the crowds about Independence hall.
 A separate demonstration for school children has been arranged for Wash ington square, diagonally opposite In- dependence square, An airplane is to circles over both squares and shower small American flags on the demon strators.
 An interstate flag, containing the star embroidered at the order of the governor of each of the 4S States is to be unfurled during the demonstra- ton. The flag was received from the citizens committee appointed by Mayor Smith to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the close of the Civil war
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
FRENCH CONTINUE ADVANCE

PARIS, March H.-All the lower forest of Coucy has fallen into the hands of the French with the villages of Petit, Barisis, Vereuil and Coucy- lavillc According to the official state ment the French advance has reached the outskirts of the forest of St. Co., bian and the upper forest Of Coucy.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
FARMERS ASKED ID HELP AVOID
 FOODSHORTAGE. .
SECRETARY AGRICULTURE POINTS OUT WAY THE PROD UCERS CAN BE REAL HELP TO NATION IN PRESENT CRISIS.
Ry Associated Press

WASHINGTON, March 27-The farmers of America were appealed to by Houston to join in agricultural preparedness measures so the coun- try may not be handicapped by food shortage in its efforts to meet the in- ternational crisis. The elimination of waste, the conservation of surplus, and attainment of maximum crops, were outlined as imperative steps for strengthening the agricultural re- sources.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
RATTLE IS RAGING

JUAREZ, March 27.-Fighting be- tween Villa and Carranza forces Is general south of Chihuahua City, ac- cording 10 an unofficial message. An attack by Villa on the city tomorrow Is eXDectcd
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
passages follow:

passages follow:
 Since February 1, we have had only two meals a day. The one in the evening has been discontinued That was the best one because we had corn"
 From another letter: 'It is fright ful here. We are dying of famine We have a ration of bread, water and beets. That is all. We are skeletons covered with skin Thirteen were counted in the morgue yesterday and IA today. That is from among the 5000 or 4,000 here. Conditions are more frightful in the and
 camps. Ii anyone gives us little soup or something else to eat he is punished with five days in prison"
 From another letter: "The situa- ton becomes more and more unen- durable from day to day. Every morning two or three dead are found in the huts. The doctors decline all responsibility. Today l2o are dead at Camp We hope for our de- liverance by the great offensive"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
YOUTHFUL MURDERERS

CHICAGO, March 27.-Three rob bers, two apparently about l2 years old and wearing knee trousers, shot and killed William Stein, junk deal CT. in an attempt to rob him. The boys escaped.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
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 ESTIMATED FINAL CAMPBELL PLURALITY 15o
 ballots govenorship oncedng all ballots including those not allowed by the ballots ballots in where the books and the lead of Campbell ballots remaining 5000 odd final majority of between 12s md said
 Apparently the lead of the Republican governor figures official and merely those claimed
 
 of further testimony the should before Douglas began between 22Oo and 2.4OO day
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
VILLAGES OCCUPIED

LONDON, March N.-The British in their advance toward Cambrai have occupied the villages of Langaveanes, Lieramont and Equancourt, accord ing to the official report.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
DYING OF STARVATION
 IN GERMANY
By Associated Press.

HAVRE, March N.-The Belgian government has received by trust worthy means letters from respon- sible Belgians who have been deport- ed to Germany. The letters, dated at the end of February or early in March were written from the camps in which the men are being confined Some
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
British Hospital
 Ship is Torpedoed
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 LONDON, March T.-The British hospital transport Asturias has been torpedoed without warning. It is of fcially announced that 3l were killed and l2 missing. Germany admiralty yesterday announced the sinking of the Asturias. Two British destroyers were sunk. one by collision and the other by a mine.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
COPPER

NEW YORK, March 27.-Copper quiet; spot and nearby, nominal; sec ond quarter, B to 35c; third quarter, 3l to 32Ic.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
Separate Peace Is
 Offered to Russia
By Associated Press

LONDON, March ?. - An Ex- change Telegraph Amsterdam dis patch says; According to a Berlin telegram Berlin is filled with rumors that Germany has offered separate peace to Russia"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
ADDS 15,OO0MEN FOR HOME
 DEFENSE

MUSTERING OUT OF ALL NATIONAL GUARD UNITS BACK FROM BORDER IS SUSPENDED; 45,O00 MEN NOW AVAILABLE TO BE MOVED AS NEEDED TO SCENES OF POSSIBLE IN- THERMAL DISTURBANCES.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
BOMB MADE ON BOARD |NTERNED
 VESSELS

EVIDENCE IS INTRODUCED AT CLOSE OF CASE OF GOVERN MENT A NST MEN CHARGED WITH PLOT TO DESTROY SHIPS CAk- IRVING AMMUNITION TO ENTENTE ALLIES.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
SILVER

NEW YORK, March 2. - Silver, 7lA cents.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-28
CAMPBELL SAFE BY
 56 VOTES; FIGURES IN
 RECOUNTUP TOTODAY
UnqueStioned Gain of Dc Facto Governor To Date 250 With More Than 5000
 Ballots Yet to to be Accounted
FIGURES TO DATE IN GovERNoRSHIP FIGHT

Campbels gain yesterday
 Campbels (o which 97 have been allowed by the
 and 5 under advisemen 132 by No. 123 Original official plurality 30
 Total gain to date (of which 2sO are ure) ... 2S5 Hunts total gain (of which g are questoned) Campbell leads by 56
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
VIEWERS AWARD DAMAGES
FOR RISING SUN AVENUE
Board Denies Applications Of Twenty
five Owners and Twenty
Tenants

Francis S. Cantrell. jr, J. Parker Nor
ris Jr, and Louis Sallcr members OF the
Board Of Vitw today made report to Court
Of Common Pleas No. I In the matter Of
damages for property taken by the city's
opening Of Rising sun avenue, from Wyom.
ing avenue to the Northeast boulevard.
Damages were awarded as follows: Henry
Mcintyre, $500 Charles II. Hand $50 . j.
Christian Hess. 800; Carolina Wagner,
5000 Louise Hausher. $500; John B. He'll
man. $50 Jennie T.. Heilman, $3.50 Frank
g. kallenberg and Agnes, his wife, $4,000 ;
Matilda Mcconnell. 5000; Anna Stahl.
S2i The Provident Life and Trust Com
pany. et al executors. $500 The German
Fair Hil Building Association, 80. .. $500
The Provdpnt Life and Trust Company. ct
al executors S350: Emma j. Hess. Sis:
John Mellur $50; Margaret Hanns, $50 (;
Daniel Gegert ct uN, $3.50; The Provident
Life and Trust Company, ct al, executors,
$500: Mary T Kealy $3.50; Charles J
schneider. and Mary. his wife. $500
The awards will bear interest from the
time 81 the taking Of or injury To the
properties at the rate Of & per cent per
aunum from August l2. 1915. The ap.
plicatlons for damages by owners in twenty
FIVE cases and the applications of twenty
tenants were refused.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
REJECTED NIAGARA MEN
FORM OWN DRILL CORPS
Hundred and Fifty or More to
Prepare for Possible August
Camp

The $50 or more Phiadelphians who re-
cciycd ratings in examinations for the re-
serve corps training camp at Fort Niagara.
~ Y, but were not called have organized
for military instruction at the University
Of Pennsylvania gymnasium m Wcightman
Hall, Thirty-third street. below spruce.
They will drlll two hours on Monday Tues
day, Thursday and Friday afternoons at
5:l5, under Scrgcants caldwell and Num-
bers. T.. $ a The sergeants are attached to
Major William Eclly's instruction office
for the University Of Pennsylvania bat
TALON
H. II Han VI. Fisher Wright and willard
Gindcr who organized the instruction
course have made efforts TO notify all those
who received ratings from Major Kelly.
The training roll will he open until Friday
afternoon II is planned 10 give instruction
50 that the men will be better qualified TO
answer can TO the August camp, n II is
held The plan has the unofficial sanction
Of the Military Training Camps Associa-
iion, which recruited tho men for the Mag
ara camp and others throughout the coun-
try.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
Jesse WILLIAMSON, I'd,
UNDER $4,000 BAIL
Rearrested to Forestall Any Claims OF
Technical Error in
Indictment

Jesse Williamson ID, or Spriughousc,
Montgomery County, was held under $50
600 bail before Magistrate Mocloary in city
Hall Police Court this afternoon on charges
growing out Of the alleged cmbc2zlomcnt
Of more than S15O0OO from the Pcnusyl'
vana Company for lnsuranCes on Lives
and Granting Annuities of which he was
formerly an officer williamson prominent
socially and well known as an oarSman,
was held under $4,000 bail after his arrest
two weeks ago.
The procedure today was made at the re-
quest Of the District Attorneys office be-
cause Of the fact that at the last hearing
Williamson was held for trial at the May
term Of court II is unlawful to try a
prisoner at the term Of court Of the month
In which he Is arrested, Assistant District
Attorney Taulane explained to the Magis-
tratc.
In order to prevent any claims of tech
nical errors from Wlliamsons Counsel the
District Attorneys Office had the ndict-
ment quashed a new warrant issued and
the procedure gone through all over again.
Williamson. who got bail through a bond
ing company after the first hearing, oh.
tanned II again today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
80 MEN FROM SIXTH
FOR OFFICERS CAMP
Privates and Noncoms Ordered to Re-
port at Fort Niagara

Thirty-two men from the sixth Pennsyl-
Nanta Infantry, which Is recruited from
Philadelphia and nearby counties, have been
designated by the War Department to at
tend the officers training camp at Fort
Niagara headquarters Of the Sixth an
nounced today The men have been told
TO be at Fort Niagara not later than May
81. They will be paid az cents a mile as
compensation for their fare to and from the
camp. Ten Of the men have already gone
They are Sergeants Clulcy and Leonard,
Corporals Balbirnle and Magil and Pri-
Yates Odhner, Bell, Yocum, Bacon and Kerr
The following men have been designated
First Sergeant Daniel A Atkinson, COMPANY
q, Doylestown; Sergeant Gs9rge ~ HaTti Com Com
Sergeant William j. Eagle, Company u. Phoe9x
Vile: Sergeant Robert T.. Wilson. sanitary De
tachment, 47i3 baltimore avenue Sergeant John
Layens Headqgarisrs Comp2ny ioil SPTuTs
SsSS MG}Sr iHa sm2Rn sR .rast Hesf?""fBSd BSnd Sar
ssa61t Major cSieb Byron Lear, lleadauoElers.
C9mpany, III East ChGstnnt street WGs'
a5 West Gheitsn avenue. Private Madfroy \.
ohdnor Machine Gun COMPANY Bryn Athyn
petachmcnt. iOis WALTON avenue rrtyate urst-
TIsss ss sT'H Erdmora arE aTsnu TSGGm ETdm6r Prs
william Wilson Kerr. sanitary petachmeni w
CooTmSprany comp p Ss2 Noble strseI NorrIstoSn ~
vate Hugh g. Fravei. Company " 0u2 south
SANITARY Sf e Detachment. So Prospect avenue Br!n
Mawr. Sergeant Edward T. PACKER oWpauE 81
ward y Dicst. Company NJ 1905 south WIli
street. Sergeant John ". Robinson. company T.,
~ south Forty. NTH street, Private Ilyd" Abel,
Company G, Upland, Sergeant Samuel p. spare.
Company @. Doylostown. Sergeant G"urg" !.
Furdc, Machine Gun COMPANY. I'll West lh'Sl
nut street. West chester, sergeant Mlllard, D..
Elliott Cnmpany H. lG1I LrhiEh avenue, PEI
waite Joseph Richard Williams, SANITARY b'i"'h.
mont 1927 Parker street, Chester sergeant
paul Il berry Comuauy -. Gl3 Fast Thirteenth
street. Chester; First Sergeant JOSS" WOOD
t'Ompany G. Crumly ynu,. Corporal Harry. y.
Holt Company ", SU2 chiffon avenue, 'olIlnE
dale: Private James T. boryiu, company w.
nuc; Sergeant Roland S. Smith, t"uumnN vs.
Brvn Athvn: Sergeant Harry &. tlul''. com
npny U 5O2N irving street. Corporal Arthur a.
Bilblrnic. Machine Gun IompaW H5l, lhI
West Chester nud Sergeant Michael Leonard
,Tr Company l. 5230 Irving street PhiHd'Ipha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
RAW MATERTALTAX
CUT OUT OF BILL
Senate Committee Agrees to
Strike Out Provision for
Ad Valorem Impost
MAY ADOPT SPECIFIC DUTY
MASIllNGTnN- Mnv 2s-

WASH NtiTON, May 2S
Elimination Of the ad valorem tax Of Ia
per cent on raw materials now on the free
list from the House revenue bill was de-
Cidod on by the Senate Finance Committee
today. This policy was cnunciated. all
though It may be necessary to have a slight
specific duty ON some articles on the free
list If such is necessary the tariff com
mission will inform the committee
Stamp taxes on many manufactured arti-
Clcs VIII be substituted for the sales tax ON
manufactures. SO substitute tan. however
win be- levied ON motion picture films Jew
elrv and chewing gum, and as a result
Slj.0O0000 is definitely eliminated from tho
bill
The committee decided to ASH the Treas
ury Department for plan of imposing q
tax on coufCCtioneries. based on q rat" per
pound. q stamp tax on musical instruments.
tax on pleasure boats based. on q tonnage
rate and stamp taxes on sporting goods.
perfumes. cosmetics and proprietary med
iCiuos
u will mot bee known how much can be
raised ON these substitute taxes until the
Treasury Department makes its report The
department has not reported "a plan Of
license tan on automobiles 10 take tho place
Of the sales taN eliminated hy the COM
mittce saturday
with a tentative agreement in the COM
mitteo to limit the revenue raised by taxa
$500 600 600 Topped of IN" tax schedules
agreed upon by the House.
The committee met again this afternoon
and is making every effort 10 expedite its
work There rs little likelihood that the
hill will be ready for the Senate i'm loss
than ten days. Some members think it will
take q month
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
COUNCILS FINANCIERS
STUDY COURTS NEEDS

Repeated demands for money for the
Municipal Court today led to a personal
Investigation by Councils Committee On
Finance. Let by Chairman Gaffucy, the
counCilmanic financi-~ made a tour of tho
courts new administration building, Twen-
ty-nrst and Race streets, and the misde-
mcanants' building, Twelfth and Wood
streets.
The fiuanciers recently approved an APP
prorriatlon agEregatng S26135 fer tho two
buildings. The trip was made with a view
10 ascertaining needs before finally passing
the appropriation through Councils.
Or the pending appropriation, $li,5S5 Is
10 provide salaries for new plaCes-ntne al
the administration building and fourteen AT
Twelfth and Wood streets. The new places
include supcrintcndents. engineers, hremen,
cleaners guards and nurses Salaries range
from $500 to $500 a year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
QUAKER JOINS ARMY;
ENLISTS IN CAMDEN

Among the men enlistnE today at camden
was a Quaker. Joseph II. French. Of Moores-
town. He said that, although his religious
principles were against war, he felt obliged
to "do his bit" against the forces Of evil,
lie Joined the infantry.
Another recruit was Walter +. Kennedy,
30 years old. Of ll-9 South Third street,
known as Walter West" who claimed the
welterweight championship Of South Jersey.
He will enter the medical service.
Others who enlisted in the cavalry ser.
vice were Edwin g. Waters, ~ years old
Of Pitman n. j.. Edward V Clark. rs
years old 93S North Second street Will
liam g. Albertson % years old, 6l5 North
Sixth street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-28
YOUNG MAN CONVICTED
ON GIRLS TESTIMONY
Had Girls Drink Liquor in Saloon
Owner Compelled by Court to
Sell IL

on serious charges by hfteen-year-od
girl william McAvoy % years old, Of
West Howard street. Germantown, was con.
vcted today before Judge Bouniwell in the
criminal branch Of the Municipal Court.
lie was released on $500 bail pending the
disposition Of a motion fee new trial.
The girl. Marraret BlcyloCk. of Park ave-
nue. near York street said she and a friend.
Emma stark, OF sTenth street above Dau-
phln, were given drinks on Christmas night
I'm an uptown saloon where McAvoy and a
companion met the girls.
At recent session Of the License Court.
Judges Martin and Finletter. after hearing
testimony Of Margaret Bleyock and Emma
stark. who is l6 years old. ordered Ilu-
dOlph krause. Ninth street and Columbia
avenue the owner of the saloon. to dispose
of his liquor license and get out Of the
saloon business lie has carried out the
Courts orders