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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
FIRST PRISONER BREAKS JAIL
Historic Event Scheduled for Wormleys-
burg Fails to Come OF

HARRISBURG, Feb. 23.-wormleysburg,
a borough in Cumberland County, Just op-
posite Harrisburg. on the west bank or the
Susduehanna, recently finished and dedi-
Gated its FIRST town hall The village went
into debt to get II anG feels proud of It.
Burgess Fred Hummell was returning
home Wednesday night when he found a
drunken man asleep on doorstep. The
Burgess is also a municipal police force. He
was unable to carry the man to the lookup
in the new hall, so he borrowed a wheelbar-
ROW and took him there and notified his
friends that the first town hall hearing
would be held yesterday. When the spec
tators gathered for this historic event they
found the borough's first prisoner had es-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
Police Court Chronicle

q when Jim Gabby gets hungry he believes
in Investing his energy. He felt sadly in
neighborhood Of Trenton avenue and
Dauphin street.
Investigation Of the treasury proved that
& was just as empty as usual. After hold
ing a consultation with himself for some
&fme, Gabby suddenly realized that many
;Househclders would want ashes carried
from the cellar and he decided to bid for
~ work.
~ He made a contract at the nrst house
V1nited and 1t was. therefore, agreed that
enc James Gabby the party of the second
rart, should receive the sum of fifteen cents
|x1r removing from the cellar therein what
4Tor ashes had been nnobilized. Jim peeled
his coat and went to the cellar full OF
o1ttion. There were ashes to the right of
~ ashes to the left of him and ashes in
rent OF him. Jim actually believed that
~ occupants had not removed the ashes
1or years. But he went at the task
0ravely. He'carried half dozen boxes out
1hrouGh tho cellar window. and then the
Woman OF the house noticed a pause In the
Xcrk. The cellar window was still open.
1Q& no more boxes appeared on the side
|Wok. An hour'Swait--conditions still the
M when the man Of the house returned
- work he noticed that the cellar win
vas open He told his wife about 1t.
~ went to the cellar TO find out what
become Of Jim. They found him
~ comfortably on an ash box while
4i11t hand lovingly clutched a quart
Of rye whisky. But most of the con-
hnd bean transferred to Jim. and he
1ftx humming tune about a lady
I11ood the hula hula" Jim was
cut through the cellar window.
Indignant on learning that the con-
W1o cancelod. He expressed his
- 'peroons. who cid not stand by
onInenta. but his argument was
~ > cop who landed Jim before
~ romindsd Jim that there was
~ Aforesaid contract regarding
(0nnr While he wa working
m0@1@R over. Jim agreed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23

Supposed official spokesman for
the Japanese Government, who told
the Worlds Court League meeting
in New York that something must
be done to stop restrictive meas
ures against his countrymen in
America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
Naval Station Without Applicants

HADDON HEIGHTS, n. j.. Feb. 23.--
Haddon Heights and the vicinity have not
proved responsive to the establishment here
a week ago of temporary recruiting sta
tion. The office opened on Wednesday,
when members of the crew of the battle
ship Minnesota took up quarters in the
Weekly Visitor Building. Although a con-
tnuous canvass has been made of this
and surrounding places by naval men there
has not been a single applicant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
Fifty $40 Bills in Whisky Bottle

n UNIONTOwN. Pa, Feb. 23. - for
Gosner walked into the Fayette Title and
Trust Company. handed a teller a pint
Whisky bottle and demanded a $1,000 bill
The bottle was taken to p. f. Sheppard. the
.trnasurer, who broke II and discovered il
eoutained fifty $40 bills. The foreigner went
cut holding the large bill in caressing
manner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
ASKS GOVERNOR FOR FARM
Boy Of ID Writes to Brumbaugh for
rs or 100 Acres

HARRISBURG, Feb. 23. - Among the
many letters received daily by the Gov
ernor are some that come from cranks and
others that ask impossible things. Today,
boweyer. a letter, written in all sincerity,
came from fourteen-year-oldY York County
bov who wants a farm. Can you give me
a rs or 100 acre farm" the lad writes.
"My father has been an American citizen
for twenty years and | was born in this
country. and hope to die here. Please give
me a farm near town, please do"
The matter will be held under advise
ment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
House Damaged by Mine Cave

WILKES S-BARRE. Pa, Feb. 23. - The
home of Peter Sammon. of Browntown,
was badly damaged by a mine cave ex-
tending over an area OF few hundred
feet Part Of the foundation of the Sam
mon home has collapsed. Robbing of pill
lars in the No. mine of the Pennsylvania
Coal Company is the cause Of the cave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
masnn & Bamltm
PIANOS


These Instruments have we'll been termed real objects of No pains
spared their Every single piece
selected and seasoned with the patience and Every workman
be artist his field Every finished
weldened standards Perfection piano construction
In marketing productas making -none but the best will
We representatives with the precision fact
barely than dozen representatives in the whole United
nearly three last appointment Consequently
siderable interest that appointment
Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-23
Carpenters Convention Ends

HARRISBURG, Feb. 23. The State
Council of the Carpenters and Joiners COM
pleted its convention here with installation
OF officers. Various legislative bills were
sent to a committee on legislation. A refer.
endum will be held on others
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

the secretary of state, in Phoenix. Fees are paid as follows, for 25 h. D. engines, S5; for 40 h. D., $10; over 40 h. D., $15. Half fee after July l, N. A. c. rating. Funds are. applied s25,000 for administration and balance for road fund.
 Automobiles are taxed as personal property. Driving licenses for chauf- feurs are s5, and badge is pro- vided by the state. Non residents are exempted for six months. when bearing their home state badges.
 Speed and lights are governed as follows
 Reasonable and proper, built up
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

alongside the ruin is the roar of the
 vast preparation of the Army of the Orient. one of the vital links in the chain encircling the Central powers.
 The report circulated in America that Saloniki was set on fire by the enemy, as military maneuver against General Sarrails army is sroundless. The fire started in small way, from using coal oil in
 stove in the poor quarters. A fierce
 gale did the rest, scattering cinders
 over the town until il was ablaZe from end to end.
 The indications are Saloni6i will
 stay burned until after the war.
 There is talk that the Americans
 are coming to rebuild it. The city
 accepts the report as true. and is
 talking of what American money and
 enterprise will do. The proprietor
 of the Continental hotel which has
 been burned, told me the contract
 had been signed for American
 construction. But Consul General
 Horton says it is all talk so far and has assumed no definite form. The Greek government expects to do the rebuilding, but lacks the money for such a task Meantime a great army headquarters must be carried on amid the ashes, and the Serbian gov
 ernment will soon arrive to set up capital in the ashes.
 Saloniki today Is a picture of blackened walls, which stretch for miles along the sea front. The city spreads out like a long ribbon on
 single street Facing the sea there used to be strange tumble of pal aces, warehouses, hotels. theaters. cinemas, concert halls. gambling dens, stores and churches. But all these have been swept away. There is not a hotel left. The famous St. Demetrius Greek church went with the rest In the art world it was known as the best example of Byz antine church architecture in eX-
 istence. Singularly, however. while | all the business and residence sec tion was burned, all the military establishments escaped.
 l Ordinarily Saloniki is a city of 120,- 900 people But when the war made
 it the entente headquarters for the | Orient the 10000 suddenly swelled to 600, ,O00 The population of Salon
 illi probably is the greatest mixture of nationalities that exist anywhere | today. There are seven different
 armies represented here-French, English, Italian, Russian, Serbian, Greek and Albanian. With the Eng | fish are Highlanders in kilts and
 Indian sheiks in turbans, besides the
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
II HAVE FINE DISPLAYS
 AT STATEFA|R

In quarters perhaps more spacious than any other exhibitors in the state, the Leach Motor Car company will present for the delectation of local automobile enthusiasts, one Of the most attractive displays of cars to be found in the state.
 Most extraordinary of all probably will be the ''dolled up" Premiers, ana the Liberty. The two ultra finished Premier cars have already arrived at the Leach uptown showrooms and willy be taken to the fair grounds at once. One car is finished in a beautiful blue, with a black leather victoria top, plate glass side win | do@s, electrically lighted within, and upholstered with deep, velvet velour Fcovered cushions, trimmed in cordu : roy and plush. Both victoria anC semi-victoria tops will be shown | Both of these cars are fitted with | the magnetic gear shift and alumin l um motors.
 The Liberty cars may be delayed l for few days in arriving and maA i not be seen during the opening days of the fair, on account of the de- sire of the local heads of the com -pany to display the 1918 model The
 
 recently and it's assurance has been received that they will be here al | least several days before the clos | ing of the fair.
 In addition to the display of the foursome and touring models il | both the Premier and the King and the special Liberty and Premier ex- | hlbits, one of the aluminium Premier engines. will be exhibited on the block. in order that the motoring | public may have a chance to view | the ''innards" of the ear.
 In orIer that the public may show the merits of the several cars tt | bgcplaced on exhibition by the Leact Notor Car company three specia salesmen have been imported to take care of the exhibits at the fair Cap tain C. P. Meyers. of Washington D. C., will have charge of the King 1 Irwin w Green of Chicago, Illinoi: l and Lowell F. Maxwell of Boston will handle the Liberty, and MT Brickworth of Denver. Colorado, vii have charge of the Premier exhibit
 MT. Leach, general manager O the Leach company, has wired thu local branch that he regrets his in ability to be here during the fair but says it is impossible. because C the fact that a big motor show i in progress in Los Angeles between the same dates as those of the loca exposition.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

American. All this multitude of variegated uniforms, representing the armies of more than half the world, fill the streets with amending streams of soiled and dirty color, mostly
 ki. with flashes of all the col ors of the rainbow as the Albanian mountaineers, the Cretan islanders, the Serbian, Greeks. Russians and all the rest push along in this be- wildering throng.
 And after that the motely throng of mixed races from the Balkans and the Levant-that meeting place between the east and west-a jargon
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

great mass in khaki. With the French are Chinese Annamites from Indo- China, Senegalese negroes from At flea, as well as the rank and file of French ''poilus" in their blue and grey uniforms.
 Then there are sailors as well as soldiers, for this is a naval as well as a military base. And besides the seven regular armies there are the contingents which do not quite reach the magnitude of an army, such as the American Ambulance corps. the American Red Cross, the Canadian troops, which are classed here as
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
This Popular
 SpOtMo

of all languages, all races and all conditions, with heggars, priests fakirs, painted women from Paris boulevards, ragamuffins, Jewish merchants. generals, admiraIs, and the vast lines of soldiers and sailors of all nations, mixed in ineXtricable confusion in the fire-swept army headquarters, which is justly en- titled to it's name-the Bedlam of the Orient
 Do not wait until tomorrow-phone that WANT AID to The Republican office now, and get your wish fulfilled.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
Arizona Auto Laws

In pamphlet issued by the A. A. A. touring board is contained some pointers regarding the automobile laws now governing the several states which should be of value to local automobile owners. With reference to the laws of Arizona, the tabulated form outlines some of the following salient facts:
 Licenses and registration must be attended to annually at the office of
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
THE SALON|k|
 IF THIS DAY
 MUCH CHANGED

SALONIKI, Nov. 1o.-(Staff corre- spondence of The Associated Press) This striken city presents a wierd and terrible spectacle after the great conflagration that has destroyed two : thirds of it, leaving 10000 homeless refugees. with a property loss of 000 0,00O,000 frances. The strange part of 1t is that, in the midst of this des- ert of ashes, the stern realities of war compel incessant activity, and
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
AEA5A(F1URAI.a,
\ . 1000 $ 3} Ss{E5!l - q ;
TOGO MAKES DlSHCOVERIES

Chris dishcoeed America
10 his risk much the with Gen
entirely they they
always do something with it, l know because try.
My last former address home Hon. Mrs Cuk
an
This Hon. Chuck lady suddenly approach Tues
Togo" 81 delightful newspaper"
you several 100000 snatch back with expression
n
surprised to read department what tell considerable knowledge to ladies
o
ut insulting sell wisdom small price,
servant girl whether male female should read this department attempt
to do also New things be thought of only by thinking Of
thing Therefore make useful Dish
each week you are in this home"
suddenly
thoughtful
With occasionally Hon Mrs Chuck approach and dement,
You find that discovery yet, Togo"
while satday similar
last 1T Sunday
Hon Cuck
badha gentleman medium odnes He spend this vacation by
When these finished he reads com supplements until gud by
when spreads Hon. Comic his bald hair and
to snore
from sleep time sat in that chair should be submerged
keyho listen when axiden
this dialogue
BRAIN should make discovery
wakefuness when setting
ogger feeling
Store quandeing
rpn approach Hon Chair where husband love dream
With artistic hammer nails attach Hon Chair to in next which
pulled by neat arrangement of peys He were Mawru Chair
proud the expression of calm
comfort what he while setting there awaiting happy oncoe Of Hon
Mr.. Chuck
in oyless
neckbow shoeware expecting house slip
and smokejacke and manufacture comfort
shall till breakfast dinner shall
slight kitten nap" Hon. Mister
would be beauty
If this home was run right it would not combus
a genius" detone her.
deciousy relieved them talk that because knew
that Hon Cck would forget
Mwru Chair until after dinner And then would
time to show my discovery.
And While what hash could find Hon Chuck spent
backwards and with expression peculiar Admras
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
GUINEA FOWL is PROFITABLE
Large Farms Now Being Established
Where Guineas Are Being Raised
for Meat Purposes.

Raising guinea fowls in Kansas Is
profitable, according to N. L. Harris,
superintendent of the Kansas State Ag-
ricultural college poultry farm.
Large farms are now being estab-
lished where guineas are raised for
meat purposes" said Mr.. Harris. 1.-THE
eggs are small and consequently are
of little value commercially.
"Guinea fowls are easy to raise.
They are noisy and good fighters and
are not subject to the attacks Of
hawks.
"There is a good market for guinea
fowls. The meat Of the young guineas
resembles that of prairie chickens and
wild ducks. The clubs and stylish
cafes use the guineas as substitute
for ducks, prairie chickens, quail, and
other game which the laws make 1t i'm
possible for them to secure"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
GOOD MEDICINE FOR FOWLS
ganate of Potash Substitute Is
Sought by Poultry Men.
(Storrs Experiment statlon.)

Many poultry men have been using
permanganate of potash to prevent the
spread of colds and other catarrhal
diseases. During the past two years
this product has risen in price from so
cents to $3.50 to So per pound; thus
it is not surprising that a good substi-
tute Is being looked for.
One authority suggests the use Of
bluestone or copper sulphate, which
can be used as follows: Dissolve four
ounces of the bluestone in a quart Of
water, this to be known as stock So
luton. Add one ounce of this solu-
ton to each gallon of the drinking wa
ter. This can perhaps be well used for
a short period, but should not be too
long continued.
Furthermore, one ought to use en-
ameled or earthenware vessels, as the
copper sulphate solution may produce
undesirable chemical changes when
used in galvanized pans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

train to lessen the impact of the col
lision he thought was inevitable.
In the meantime | ran over the ties
like mad. 1t seemed as though my
heart would burst. The car was gain
ing on me. With Il final leap | reached
the switch. 1t was locked. | fumbled
for my switch key, but couldn't find
it-probably dropped it in my mad
run down the track. Looking around
for something to help me | saw a
coupling pin. Selling it quickly, |
smashed the switch lock with one
blow. Lifting up the lever, | threw
the switch, and while it was halfway
over the runaway car ran onto it,
forcing it the rest of the way; the car
passed onto the siding, and the force
of the cars running onto the switch
while l held the lever threw me some
distance away. Then l lost conscious
ness.
When l came to my senses again the
crew of the passenger train had gath
cred around and were bathing the
bump on my head. | thanked God
when l found collision had been
avoided. Limping back to the tower
| Strengthened the routes, and allowed
the passenger trains to prOceed.-"The
Runaway Train" by f. Ii. Sidney, in
American Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22


big amidst
recall marriage pleasant"
Cluck.
looking
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odgnghouse growing Of by
Stretches At lastly upwards lit rubbed his tired business
library.
81 think slight little Mawruss Chair will
o
WHAT" dib a Husband.
bed sluggardy
Chair.
activity, If
l
could Cuck towards Chair lovingly,
and crouch his if intending down. But he wasn't
YANKS With pull which Chair
side backwards this Hon. Cuck sud-
denly his fell his collar button
hippoponderously that entire home Jared loose
20 darling Mr. Husband gomez require Mrs Wife, looping
him with heroine expression peculiar Mary Pckford
gubble What sptuou
dunn has pull hands?"
Il do % explode with quckness suddenly forth from
exuberance
"Why spoke
ut fault daily newspaper her did
tell should something needed
the homer"
"Perhapsly did," questionmark
did tell Husband something
sleeping Mawruss Chair after big dinner day."
II said husy"
fromm up what
Hon Sir from all Reward pleased"
immediate with
Editor your page
for the cheapness Of dirt.
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truly
HASHIMURA TOGO.
ional PressB
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
WOOD AS FUEL IN HONDURAS
High Price of Coal Induces Railroad
to Resort to Use Of Coroza or
Cahoon Nuts.

Owing to the continued high price
of coal the Honduras National rail-
road has abandoned this article as
fuel and is using wood cut along the
line of the railroad. The merits of
coal and wood as fuels have been
worked out carefully by this railroad,
and when coal again becomes stabil-
lied at a price sufficiently low, the use
of this fuel will be resumed. During
former periods of high-coal prices this
railroad has resorted to the use Of
"coroza" or "cahoon" nuts as fuel, and
while from a standpoint of economy
and steam produced they have proved
satisfactory, the intense heat generat-
ed was detrimental to the boilers
Scientific American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22

The accompanying illustration was
made at one of the most interesting
charities maintained by big-hearted
workmen in this country. 1t is the
Home for Aged and Disabled Railroad
Employees of America, and is located
at Highland Park, one of the suburbs
of Chicago. 1t is kept up by four Of
the great railway brotherhOods, the
organizations of the locomotive engi-
neers, the conductors, firemen and en-
ginemen, and the trainmen.
Any worker in any of the Organiza-
tons, of worthy record, who from any
cause has been forced to step down
and out and is left without means of
support is at once aided by the lodge
to which he belongs, in either of the
brotherhOOds. AS soon as the facts
are learned and have become a matter
of record, the unfortunate member is
sent to the home at Highland Park,
where, for the remainder of his life, if
he so desires, he may be assured Of
shelter, good substantial food in album
dance, a good bed, the privilege of a
fine library and any of great variety
of pastimes afforded by the home.
There are now about 70 men in the
home; they come from all sections Of
the United States, and from all of the
best known great railway systems in
this country.
The home was established in 1890.
The first man was taken care of in a
fiat building in Chicago. Then build
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
HOME FOR DISABLED RAILROAD EMPLOYEES

ings and the land on which they stood
We're acquired by the home in High
land Park. Subsequently, the old
wooden buildings were torn down and
substantial brick, fireproof building
took their place. The cost of this
building was borne by the association
by which the charity was started.
In 26 years POS unfOrtunates have
been given home at this place. Some
have passed away on the last run;
some were victims Of disease and in
firmities to which humanity is heir,
but large proportion belongs to the
hero class. They stuck to their places
in the face of death, some of them so
crippled that they were absolutely I'M
fitted for any kind of work. There are
men in the home who must wheel
themselves around in chairs. One man
who lost his eyesight has been taught
how to read by the touch of his tongue
on raised letters, this acquisition be-
ing taught by a blind woman who has
class at the home.
The home is now in charge of Mr..
and Mrs. John O'Keefe. Mr.. O'Keefe
being a former member of the train
men. He has been the superintendent
of the home continuously since 1903.
The man in the chair in the picture
is Robert Mckinley, former engineer
of the Chicago and Northwestern, and
the man standing is Josiah Mills, who
formerly ran locomotive on the Erie
between Susquehanna and Port JerviS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-06-22
IMPORTANT EGGS BE TURNED
Comparatively Small Hens Have Trou-
bic in Turning Goose Eggs-crip-
pied Gosines Result.

Sometimes 1t is necessary to set
goose, eggs under comparatively small
hens, that have not the strength to
turn the large eggs. In setting eggs
under hen, mark them on one side,
so that you can tell whether or not
the hen Is turning them.
If she does not turn the eggs, the
xoslings will be crippled, unless the
eggs are turned by hand.