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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
ELECTION CASES ON TRIAL
Dauphin County Court Occupied With
Suits From Philadelphia

HARRISBURG. Aug. 2S.-Philadelphia
election cases occupied most of the day in
the Dauphin County Court The suits OF
Frank p. Matthews and Thomas =. Twi-
bill, candidates for Common Pleas Court
No, e. were heard jointly.
These men took their petitions to the
office of the Secretary OF the Common
wealth on the evening of the last day for
fling and finding the office closed threw
the papers over the transom, where they
were found next. day, The Secretary de-
clined to certify them as candidates.
The contestants held that the Office
should have been open until midnight and
that throwing the papers into the Office at
all events constitutes filing. The Com
monwealth contends that every lay is last
day for filing some papers at the depart
ment, which would require the Office to be
open every night until midnight if the
strict compliance asked for is sustained by
the Court The act of throwing petitions
into the department does not constitute
filing under the law, 1t Is also contended.
The case of George Sterner, candidate
also for Judge In Court No. 5, was not
heard, he having withdrawn from the race.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
CATHOLICS LAUD
POPE'S ATTITUDE
Federation Acclaims Pom
tiff's Intervention, but Is
Loyal to War Program
ACTION CALLED TIMELY
KANSAS CITY. Aug. IS

KANSAS CITY. Aug. IS.
Resolutions which recognize the action
of tho Pope In presenting peace proposals
as timely Intervention of his Holiness and
a distinct advance toward tho defense Of
humanity And the preservation OF democ-
racY" but which pledged the Catholics of
this country to the war program of the
were adopted this afternoon
by tho American Federation of Catholic
Societies.
The peace resolution reads:
Resolved. That We revercntly and joy.
fully acclaim the action of our most holy
father, Benedict Nv, in his proposal Of
basis for the negotiation Of peace between
the warning nations and that we mark
the accord between the articles Of agree
mcnt offered by the supreme poulrt and
the t"ntn'ive suggestions formerly made
by the President of the United States.
That. acknowledging the timely inter
vcntion Of his holiness as distinct ad-
vance toward the defense of humanity
and the preservation Of democracy in his
inslstence upon the principles Of Chris
tian charity and justice;
We recognize the eminent fitness of
definite initiative on the part Of the vicar
Of the Prince of Peace to bring about the
abolition OF all war and perpetually TO
maintain concord between Christian
rulers.
And that the profound respect with
which the disturbed world has listened
to the voice OF Pope Benedict XIV is un-
doubted evidence of that moral influence
for good that is traditional in the papacy
as II Is n convincing proof Of the neccs-
sity of somc authoritative tribunal to
which international disputes may be sub
mittcd.
The loyalty provision reads;
In accordance with the unbroken tradi-
tiou of Catholic loyalty from the founda-
ton of the republic, we solemnly affirm
our inalienable attachment to the prin-
ciples of American Government We re-
new the assurance of fidelity already Of
fered to the President of the nation by
the Catholic archbishops, and we pledge
without reservation our blood and our
treasure for the defense and the per-
petuation OF our beloved country which
offers the fullest measure of religious,
political and economic liberty not only
to its own people, but to the oppressed
of every land.
The resolutions also urge cooperation
with the Governments conservation program,
and recommend accurate obedience to the
letter and spirit of all recommendations
of the food commissions"
Racial hatred and outbreaks against ne
groes were condemned and demand for
such Government action as will secure the
rights of blacks was made.
Referring to social service and industrial
relations, the national child labor law was
indorsed. Unionism, when conducted so
as to furnish each individual thereof the
opportunity to better his condition without
prejudice to the just rights of others" was
advocated
The Mexican situation was referred to as
"irreligious tyranny masquerading under the
name of democratic government" and the
Administration was urged ITO refuse to
favor any loan 10 Mexico" until religious
liberty is restored in the southern republic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
BROTHER RICHARD NEW
LA SALE PRESIDENT
Former Professor of Mathe-
mates Appointed Head
of College

Brother r.. Richard, formerly professor
of mathematics, has been appointed prest-
dent of La Sale College. Broad and stiles
streets, by Brother Philip, provincial of the
Baltimore province.
lie will succeed Brother u. Edward, who
has been president Of the institution for the
last six years. Brother Edward has been
appointed president Of st. Johns College
Washington, ID. {.
Brother Richard was born in Ireland
forty years ago and received his elementary
education in the schools there He came TO
this country about twenty years ago. joined
the Brothers of the Christian Schools and
completed his education at the normal school
Of the order at Ammendale. Md,
He has been a member of the faculty of
Rock Hill College, EllicOtt, Nd. st. Thomas
College, Scranton. Pa: St Johns College,
Washington, ID. G., and In 1912 was ap-
pointed to La Sale College in this city
In 1914 Brother Richard entered the
Catholic University Washington, ID. c., and
received the degree of A. NJ. In 1915.
Despite the war, Brother Richard hopes
for large attendance at the college next
term, which opens September 10.
We will continue the work at the coll
lege next season just the same said
Brother Richard today. 'and hope for a
very successful year. There Will be be-
tween 200 and 300 young men enrolled IN
the different college departments next
term.
"Of course. many of our boys were anX-
io,ls to serve their country and have en-
listed, and then quite a number have been
drafted
1--WE have received large number OF
application3 for the engineering department
and for the commercial classes. Many stu
dents OF the premcdcal classes will also
resume their studies next season at the ad'
vice of tho Committee of National De-
fense."
Brother Richard also said there would
be no change in the faculty, which con-
ssts of sixteen brothers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
KRUSEN TAKES
ALLEYS in HAND
Health Director Receives
Proposals for Cleaning Up
Insanitary Places
TO REPAVE AND REPAIR

Director Kruscn, of the Department OF
Health and Charities. today received pro-
posals for the paving and repairing OF
scores Of alleys that have been left in in
sanitary condition by property owners.
The EVENING LEDGER first called atten-
ton to the deplorabe condition Of alleys
throughout the city and made demands
upon the authorities for immediate remedial
steps. Hundreds of complaints were re-
ceived by the EVENING LEDGER following
this newspapers request Tor Information
regarding insanitary conditions.
Already 100000 worth of repair work
on alleys has been done by the city and
in every case suits will be started to re-
cover the cost of the improvements from
the property owners who benefit.
Broken tagging and paving in alleys
form a prolific source Of trouble and oCCa-
SION much disease. The alleys, to be re-
paved include those found to be in bad
condition by inspectors Of the Bureau Of
Health and the Bureau Of Highways.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Social Activities

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Flood, with their
son. Lieutenant T. Bromley Flood. are at
Atlantic City for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin +. Bear announce
the engagement of their daughter Miss
Florence Bear, TO Lieutenant S. Parker
Church, of Germantown, Lieutenant Church
has recently received his commission from
Fort Niagara, No date has been set for
the wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Shape. Of Ger
mantown, announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Phyllis Lyle Shape, to Lieu
tenant william Merrill Barstow, o. r. c..
also of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Rollo Maitland will return
this week from Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. william @. F'arr, OF Drexel
road. Overbrook. will return this week from
ocean City. n. j.
Or. and Mrs. Alfred +. Altman announce
,,a engagement of their daughter, Miss
amq,,sta M. Altman. to Mr.. Robert X. Mac
Cort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
sCHOETTLE ESTATE APPRAISED

Tho estate OF Mary A. SchoettIe, VINO was
the widow of a wealthy paper-boX manufac-
turer of this city, is appraised at s2l7's6Si H.
according to an inventory hled To-Day Win
Register Sheehan.
Tho securities include LOG shares u G, ],
comnany stock appraised at Ss32l 100
philadelphia Traction Company $1,000
soventv-dye =. r. r. Company, $225O {;
$40 600 United States Liberty Bonds, APP
praised at par $4,000 Lehigh Valley Coal
~ Enrnnration of New Jersey, $500.
wills probated today include those Of
ronneu McGnl. 472s North Broad street
which in private bequests disposes Of prop
Ortv valued at $50, 5000, and of Andrew Kin
lead, Atlantic City, $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Main Line

Mr.. Lewis Nelson and Lieutenant Harry
Neilson, of St. Davids, are in Northeast
fa,p n,ps walter Chrystie. Miss Margaret H.
chryste and CAPTAIN PhneSs np p csryss asysds
OF nrs thev will spend the remainder of the
summer. ,,o,tioh,oI Miss E,uen
McN e.'an are on a motoring trip through New
England. ruabr,on NJ yavr. 10
a,nv M, a few weeks at York Iiarbor, Me.
sp,nansnt Richard Tilghman Is at Camp
Hancock, Ca ,.,, -, .us,u. ...,,,
M'' .nortlv for Jamestown, r. l., to visit
i ,ea' Hrother and sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wowsrd nI, Sellers, of Millbourne House, Mill
bourne. who are spending the summer In
Rear Admiral W. w. Mead. U. s. NJ, of
wayne, is spending several weeks at Wells
'oiS ~ = Ana Mrs.. William r Hunter, o.
Ivos, ar> metoglpu thsenqh NeH nelenes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
West PHILADELPHIA

Mrs. George NJ. Raer and her son, Master
Morris Bacr. of 5i40 Hazel avenue, are
camping near Altoona, Pa.
Miss Alice Rugart, daughter of Mrs,
Charles Rugart. of 5i44 Hazel avenue, Is
spending several weeks at Lake George,
Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. McGarry and
family OF 5000 Christian street have taken
cottage on North street. Cape May, and
will remain there until October /.
DIR. and Mrs. James J. Purcell, formerly
Cf this city and Scllersvile Pa. with their
little son, Master George Dixon Purcell.
have gone to Quincy, ILL.,, where they will
make their home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28

1NHE patriotic rally in Germantown on
l. Saturday was a great success. Some
OF the prominent citizens of the Twenty
second and Forty-second Wards gave
reception, you know, for the men who
have been called for service in the new
National Army, and Germantown and
Chestnut Hill turned out en- masse to sec
the men and cheer them as they started
in their new training. The Chestnut Hill
Volunteer Reserves, the Oak Lane Home
Defense Reserves and the Germantown
Minute Men escorted the men to Vernon
Park, where Mr.. Franklin Spencer Ed
monds presided over the meeting. and
after prayer by Bishop Garland the men
were addressed by Colonel Theall, of the
United States marine corps, and Mr.
George Wentworth Carr, who represented
the Mayor The speeches alternated with
the singing of the national airs, and of
course the meeting finished with the "Star
Spangled Banner" sung by everybody
who could sing. with all the companies
including the Boy Scouts, who were there
with bells, distributing programs, stand.
ing at salute. 1t was very stirring
meeting, and it ought to give the new
army a lot of encouragement to feel that
everybody is watching them go forward
and cheering them as they go. They
start drilling tonight in Vernon Park,
and the officers of the Minute Men are
going to drill them and teach them the
first steps of the big game
NANCY WYNNE..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Wilson Settles Alabama Mine Trouble

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Aug 2s.-After six
days of continuous negotiations. w. B.
Wilson, Secretary of Labor, has succeeded
in averting a Strike OF coal miners in the
Alabama field. and the union officers were
busy today notifying the men that the
strike order has been called off.
Secretary Wilson prevaned upon the men
to recede from their demands for recog-
milton of the union and readjustment of
wages with an eight-hour day and accept
their own check weighman and pay day
twice q month.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
STATES WORKERS
TO BE REGISTERED
Public Service Reserve Will
List All Who Would
Aid in War
BOYS GET FIRST CHANCE
Presidents Message
to Pennsylvania Boys

"pERMlT me to express my great
l. appreciation of the work under
taken by the Pennsylvania division
of the United States Boys Working
Reserve of the Employment Service
of the Department Of Labor. To give
to the young men of Pennsylvania
between the ages of sixteen and
twenty-one the privilege of spending
their time in productive enterprise
without interrupting their studies at
school, while their older brothers are
battling in the trenches and on the
seas, must greatly increase the
means of providing for the forces at
the front and the maintenance of
those whose services are needed here.
1t is great privilege, no less than
patriotic duty, to help support the
nation by devoted and intelligent
work in this great crisis.
LET me express the hope that the
young men of Pennsylvania not now
permanently employed may eagerly
enter the Boys Working Reserve to
fit themselves by training and study
for good citizenship and productive
service. In this way they can show
fathers who have fought for democ -
racy in the past, sustain their
patriotic brothers who are fighting
for it today and command the af-
fectionate pride of the brave mothers
who are silently bearing the burdens
at home.
Cordially and sincerely,
WOODROW WILSON"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Germantown and Chestnut
Hill

Mrs John story jerks, Jr,' of Seminole
ovsnne. Chestnut Hill, who is spending tho
s,nnm,er at Northeast Harbor' Me- VIII re-
turn September ~ :, p.,,,o,,
MIR. John Story jerks, sr;, OF s se.m,enem .s,rean
nike, Chestnut HUI. Is spenIsS Inssnh ny Ioverin~
With his daughter. MIS- Joseph '1o'e'"s'
in Jamestown. r. i. -. ~,
n,o,a has been received from the Rev.
Moo n Gurley, OF Germantown, OF MS
Msivlne, v,,vst IN France. where he WIN engage
SAFE ~ ,''crsf 4sr TIA Y. n. e. ~
& "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Captain Slain at Houston Buried

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.--Military Chicago
this afternoon turned out to honor the mem-
ory of Captain J. w. Mates. who was killed |,
In the Houston riots. Eight officers of the Z
same rank as the slain man carried the flag
draped casket in the solemn parade from
tho church to st. Boniface Cemetery, where
the body was buried.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPI r
to Join Colony at National c.ni+o,
Next Winter-Nancy Wynne's Anecdotes s''''i
of Society

r,trRE will szable Philadelphia COLONY AZ
many Phiadphans have commissions Ordnance n 80
positions hat hy hnd ~ oer
Mir will with them Mrs Mitchell with @ , Oh course
Helena and her Weir Na-
DE Lancey I ana VIII
winter there although a
~nher Mrs Franklin roor
lrlau urcnra
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Camden Boy Safe in France

David Parker. of 20 South Thrty-third
street, Camden, today received a cable
gram from France from his son. C. Walter
Parker, who is member Of the Nineteenth
Enginsers The mesnogo rea1B. sUafe. well,
Writo.s e 4 - n 4 AZ. ~. !. "a. w Z ttl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
Photo by photo.Crafters

asked. Phoebe will soon marry Tom Pey-
ton. you know, and | hear they hope to
sail for France within a short time. Mr..
and Mrs. George Brown. who have been
living in Pittsburgh. have returned TO the
Quaker City and spent Sunday with Mrs.
Herbert Tilden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28

% the thing for our younger sisters TO
follow directly in their footsteps-its like
those Affections that skip a generation
before they strike again. However, there
an age limit, although sometimes our
Youngsters fail to realize the difference
One little girl of eight was using the priv
ilege Of childhood in making faces at her
brother the other day. Her mother pro-
tested. You'll make your face all ugly,
she told her. "Oh well,' answered the
future sub.deb. 81 don't want to get mar
red SO soon, anyhow"
DEoPLE are so deceiving. Whether it
is their early training or not cannot
ny, but so many strong, husky individ'
Als quake in terror at thunderstorms'
while timid nervous little creatures fairly
love the clash of the thunder. The atti-
tude taken by parents in such emer'
sencies has much to do with the childs
fear or lack of it, think. Mrs. s.
eoes not believe in encouraging childish
iears and so when her four-year-old. the
-mddle-sized one" showed signs of being
hightened the other night during that
terrific thunderstorm she fastened to as
sure him that God was only trying to
scare him and he must be brave little
boy. The child took this very soberly, then
Is particularly loud crash came said
Mummy. bod certainly is trying hard to
Wighten me, isn't he?"
Chidren have such sublime faith in the
sosolute perfection and capabilities of
'nelr parents that it seems such pity
ney must ever be dissillusioned. Wit
ness the diminutive daughter of promi-
nent Main Line matron who, when she
vent to Sunday school for the first time
snd heard the Lords prayer listened to it
~ amazement and then turned and in
Mrii falsetto said, MY muvver made
mat up and tells it to me every night"'
hE Red Cross rally at Cape May on
saturday was all that could be ex-
ected, and more too. Everything hap.
sened on schedule time and brought in
solar after dollar for that worthy cause.
~arie Starr and Lieutenant Carl Bullitt
~uterberg won the silver cups for COM
ssutive dancing, which took place on
ae new pier, and altogether the town
vent TO sleep much richer and happier
having put over a mighty success
~ entertainment in the interest of hui
nanity.
:. speaking of Cape May, I saw Mr.. and
's' Norman Moore, of New York. who
s."e spending the weekend with Mira.
roores brother-in-law and sister, the Alec
.eurys' Mrs. Moore was Anne Hanson,
~ remember. another OF whose pretty
ers married one Of the Mellors. in
ssrmantown.
,7on Dougherty motored over to the
Club on Sunday afternoon. wearing
summing white broadcloth skirt, with
TURQUOISE blue wool sweater and a tur-
t~sse blue sailor hat, Mrs. Barlow too,
.,s wen ON the beach wea6,H black
Il. 'eess sports coat and 4 3ck sailor
one hates awfully to think that she
~mpeiled to wear black Sonny Bar.
+. 4 was such dear and added SO much
< ne life of Cape May.
~ Hal Patton had Catherine Cassard
ner over Sunday. and one of the
Bingham frocks on the beach
g BY said Mrs. Patton. Phoebe
~ Ssttsrnsld save beach
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28

back aed
,h,re last year and
nave been spending the
summer in Dublin ~
H.
.rRs. ROBERT $.
MBRoDHEAD, OF
wayne. has a perfectly
good knitting class 'hat
meets every Monday
morning at the Red
Cross headquarters at
wayne. As head OF the
class she is there every
Monday from ~ "
But the trouble is she
can't get other people
10 come; she has some
members, but not any
thing like enough.
what's the use of an
organization, with a
head, il there are no
Nom b bers? SO Mrs.
Brodhead has sent out
an appeal to the WON.
on Of the Main Line to
come and join her
party, and I hope that
II they haven't seen her
appeal they will see
mine and enlist. Amer
lea needs knitters now.
Members of the Penn
sylvania Hospital are
planning to send a
huge Christmas box to
their unit in France.
They are all knitting
like mad to get the
things done, because
they want to send a
sweater, a sleeping cap
and all the rest of the
Get to every nurse and
Doctor who went over,
and the box has to go
by the first of October.
So they are roping in
everybody they can get
their hands OH, and as
It is one of those things
you don't mind getting
roped in on, they ought
to be able to get them
done.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28

DARBY marriages
~ are coming into
vogue again. Our
grandmotherS married
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28
ENROLMENT VOLUNTARY

This enrolment" he said. explaining
quickly, sis entirely voluntary. We have
two kinds Of application blanks--a general
form for all workers and a specific one for
mechani engineers. because there viii be
such great demand for theu- y
ss;ss sss'ssi: : -: = "a Ss'';s s'|fe@'s'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-28

s.cr again. They were
.s.r. last year and
Ave been spending the
.nmmer in Dublin N
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
COLORADO GRAIN CROPS
SHOW BIG INCREASE OVER PRO.
DUcTIoN IN 1916.
Gain Shown for All Crops, Except
Winter Whe0, and states De-
crease ls Small.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Colorado has jumped right
up In the front rank with increases In
crops, according to the official report
of the United States Bureau of Crop
Estimates in Washington. The state
shows an increase in all except win.
ter wheat, and here the decrease is es-
timated at only 100000 bushels. There
is big increase in potatoes, and su.
gar beets show better than for ten
years. The statement, which is for
August, follows:
Corn-9,9SO,OOO bushels; production
last year December estimate). 1867
900 bushels.
Winter Wheat, 100000 bushels;
production last year December esti-
mate), 100000 bushels.
Spring 5,950.00O bushels;
production last year December esti'
mate), 4,4S5,0O0 bushels.
Oats-11, ,O90, 900 bushels; production
last year December estimate), $780,
900 bushels.
Barley-5,S50,O0 bushels; produc-
ton last year December estimate),
5,12O,OO0 bushels.
Potatoes-S, 100000 bushels; produc-
tion last year December estimate), g.
900 900 bushels.
All Hay-3,410, 900 tons; production
last year December estimate), 2,411,-
900 tons.
Apples agricultural crop)-1 $780,
900 barrels of three bushels: produc-
10000 barrels
Sugar Beets-Aug. / condition 81,
compared with the ten-year average of
80.
Prices-The first price given below
is the average on Aug. this year, and
the second the average on Aug. last
year.
Wheat, 219 and 81 cents per bushel
Corn. $50 and 75. Oats, So and 5S. Po-
tatoes, 234 and 140. Hay, $13 and $3.50
per ton. Eggs, 33 and % cents per
dozen.
Gilpin observer., 1917-08-16
ENGLISH AS SHE Is SPOKE
Do With Kaiser Is Not Under
stood in England.

With commondable enterprise Lon
don editorial brother seeks to clarity
for his readers the quaint expression of
certain American soldiers who have in
timated that their first undertaking In
Europe will be to "can the kaiser" In
interpreting them to intend to seal up
his high mightiness Theoretically, how
ever, the Londoner's zeal outruns his
information.
Nix, nix, friend, 1t doesn't mean that
at all! says the st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch. 1t means merely that they pro-
pose to decorate the German emperor
with hardware; to take his taw; pour
the leather into him; put him on the
pan; slip him one on the wind kid
nap his Angora show him where he
gets off. To put 1t more plainly, hav-
ing bought chips in game where the
custom has been to play 'em close to
the waistcoat, the Americans have
taken off the limit and announce they
will copper all bets, see all raises and
intend, the very first time the kaiser
gets his feet wet, to call him Off the
Christmas tree.
1t is plain in the circumstances that
our British brethren are about to find
their knowledge of English handsome
ly increased.