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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
HIGH COST OF FOOD HITS
DEPENDENTS OF CITY
municipalities Bills for Feeding
Inmates of Institutions Go
Up 40 Per Cent

Flour meats, groceries, vegetables, but
ter and eggs for the cty's dependents and
penal institution inmates will this summer
cost from 20 to 40 per cent more than dur
ing any similar period in the history OF the
city, Contracts for bare necessities today
totaled more than $3.50 900.
Director MaCLaughlin, of the Department
of Supplies. certain of inability to secure
any quarterly estimates for vegetables, but
ter and eggs, today accepted figures for the
month Of June only for these commodities
For meats and flour the estimates We're for
June July and August. Under a working
agreement dealers kept the city supplied
during the first week at the May-cost fig
ures.
Flour today is costing the city as low
as $9.12 a barrel For the rest of the
summer the city will buy flour at about
$li a barrel The quantity needed will
cost more than $4,000. The meat prices
show similar increases, and meat and
groceries for the summer months will cost
more than $4,000.
Prices asked for the various kinds of
vegetables make the cost of this class of
foodstufs for June only in excess Of $4,000.
The butter and egg allowance for the sum
mer is 100000 The proposals for all
classes of supplies will be scheduled and
awarded in a few days,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
N0RTHCLIFFE rs CALLED
UNOFFICIAL WAR STEWARD

The war had not proceeded very far
when an Englishman, on being asked to
oenne Lord Northcliffe's influence on the
= government and people, said:
They hate him; they admire him. but
ny as they may. they cannot be indif-
ferent to him."
In no country, it is believed, since the
war began has a man in civil life been so
constantly in the public eye or labored so
continually early and late, for schemes
winch he believed would benefit the empire
ana It's allies and bring confusion and
ueIeat to the Germans.
Ihese schemes have pertained 10 almost
every department of activity directly or in
uHectly Identified with the war. They have
concerned attacks, exposures and appeals
IN regard 10 the Government and sympathy,
Information, advice to the Allies and neu-'
uals They form a long list from the time
ne declared that Lord Kitchener was work.
!ng beyond his physical and mental limita-
uohs and the exposure of the fact that
shrapnel instead of high explosive shells
were being used at Neuve Chapelle, the
Sohdemnation Of the Gallipoli excursion
Nnons hasco on the Tigris, long before
hey became historical facts, numerous at
MInpts to prove the futility righteousness
Ghd even harm to the cause of the censor
snip OF the press the remorseless attacks
upon the old gang" as he terms the AS
vuth Ministry through all its changes; the
tearless espousal of David Lloyd George as
me man who should really lead his numer-
Gus trips to the western battle front and r.
SPAN, all Of which he recorded in feverish,
slaphlc English in newspapers, magazines
% anu pooks and finally the measured but eX-
u,saht welcome he gave the United States
"hen II entered the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
TORTHCLIFFE SOON
TO REACH AMERICA
cooing to u. S. for Business
Of War, Not Speech
making Tour
,rANs OFFICES IN N. Y.
BY ED L. KEEN
LONDON, June Z.

LONDON, June Z.
xortbcliffe is on his way to the
b s,.,es for business. He is not COM
un',.- neech-maiing or banqueting tour,
~ r,eans business and will start his work
:. y orce from an office in downtown New
York ~. -, hi. rost nc suo-
pn :, Eoreign Minister Balfour at the
VS. - the British Mar Mission He cN-
',..a ~ his plans in an interview just prior
p'' y. departure, and which it is per-
.a % publish today, now that England's
.'.,ous publicist and publisher is about to
.,rlve in America.
~, -, not going on speech-making or
..t,g a tour." Lord Northcliffe declared.
hnqu.ase taking offices downtown in New
F,bere I can confer on the many
forN' interests involved in the British
md Allied missions. .-., -. =.
ipr,tish Government Is probably due
us 20 the fact that l am very much at
o mo IN America and have countless friends
,ssre. sS than to any particular merit of my
own. 49,. ,r,,, 80 ir,,,r,tr,. g.
.n,erican friends any war lessons which
w. 1g-,a, have learned from many visits to
- yyor fronts but also to derive ideas
s,.h w are certain to be evolved by Ameri-
W. natural genius for invention.
ir feel much dif1idence in succeeding so
,..nortant and charming a personality as
natsnnr but shall do my best to harmonize
~. work of the Allied missions and l may
w @ m facilitate the enlistment of as many
tritIsh subjects now in the United States
Is possible. , -, - n.
..nort AZ the British Embassy in Washing
Northcliffe expressed regret that his post
,,onld prevent his being in Europe at the
,,yns Of the forthcoming Irish convention
n which he has taken such a keen in
terest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
US. REGISTRATION
CHEERS FRENCH
Government Deeply I'm
pressed With Huge En-
rollment for War
CAMBON SEES VICTORY

o-,. a.. PARIS, Juno :.
Inc French Government is deeply inn
pressed ll..,i.o win the results Of the American
enrolment for war" declared N tuiee o.,
bon, former Foreign Minister. todsv
"Ofhcials realize that n certain time niue,
eIapse before there can he thorough CO.
operation with Europe, but meanwhile thev
are struck with the preparations to date
knowledge Of American preparations NAV
Allies. '0' '"o
Marshal Jofrre will act as the bond Of
can armies"
Cambon declared the Russian situation
was improving"
History he said demonstrates that
the Russian temperament is Oriental. and
hence is easily Influenced by Occidental
thought, This is the only bad feature of
the stockholm peace conference which is
otherwise unimportant, with neither France
England nor Italy participating"
In the official orders of the day TODAY
was published the full report of the Sem
atc'S stirring proceedings late yesterday
Inc Government statement asserts France
Is convinced that a victory by the Allied
armies alone can assure a lasting peace 4"
France" the order continues. us firm
in her alliances and faithful to the ideal OF
Independence and liberty Of all peoples She
NN''4'' " NOlANllluG lllc "uI until inc reStOr-
alton Of Alsace-Lorraine is accomplished I;
until punishment for the crimes against her
is obtained; until there Is reparation for
damage inflicted and guarantees obtained
against return offensive by German mill
tarism."
Confidence was expressed by the Senators
that the Government, which has the sole
right to enter into engagements in behalf
Of the nation, is exerting all internal and
external measures necessary for the coun-
try's safety
Complete support of the Governments :
peace aims was expressed by Senator Be-
ranger writing today in lie Midi He said.
THE Senate unanimously confirmed the
vote of the Chamber Of Deputies on the
conduct Of the war and the conditions OF
peace The whole Parliament is therefore
IN accord with the Governments plans for
the greatest energy until victory shall have
been achieved. Victory alone will save the
independence Of FranCe-and this victory
is only possible after military decision
over Germany, the liberation Of all violated
territories, the integral restitution of Al
SAGE and Lorraine, reparation. damages ant
international guarantees against impcriul
ism and militarism"
These" he concluded "are the funda,
mental conditions OF Frances peace terms
as defined by the elective representatives. o
the nation"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
NORTHCLIFFE'S COMING
HAILED IN AMERICA
WASHINGTON- June


No official comment on the appointment
a, lord Northclifte as head of a permanent
british commission In the United States is
banz made in Washington. officials ap-
parently felt that If any statement was to
IS forthcoming it should have the approval
Of the President 1t is believed, however,
that the appointment of Lord Northciffe
as the head Of British mission to America
will be popular in this country, where Lord
Northcliffe is liked for what is regarded
As his American capacity for hustling
The most interest in his selection Centers
in the bearing it may have on the status
Of Sir Cecil Arthur SprinE-Rice. the British
Ambassador Sir Cecil SprinE-Rice has
been criticized by Lord Northclffe, who
virtually called for the appointment of a
new British Ambassador in Washington.
This criticism came at a time when the
United States and Germany were still on
nominally friendly terms
The impression was created that Count
von BernstOrff, the German Ambassador in
Washington, was succeeding in getting the
American press to publish information
favorable to the German cause, and Lord
Northcliffe, who apparently believed the
allegations to that effect, let it be known
that he thoAght Count Won BerhStorf was
outnaneuvering Sir Cecil Spring-Rice in
creating sentiment in America. The COM
ment OF Lord Northclffe along that line
was cabled to American newspapers and
created considerable discussion. The British
Government apparently was not influenced
by II, as the status of the British Ambas-
sador was not disturbed.
Lord Northciffe is a baron In the British
peerage. His appointment to such an i'm
portant diplomatic mission will give the
British Government the opportunity to raise
his rank, and success in dealing with the
United States might cause the King, at the
Instance Of Prime Minister Lloyd George, tc
elevate him to the dignity of viscount OF
earl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
MAYOR SMITH APPEALS
FOR MARINE RECRUITS
Urges Philadelphia to Make Enlistment
Record and Lauds Services
of Sea Soldiers

Everything which touches the navy or
any branch of service connected with the
navy makes a special appeal TO local pa
triotism," Mayor Smith says in proclama-
tion issued this afternoon IN behah OF
MARINE Corps Recruiting Week" He
urges Philadelphia to make a record for en-
listments that will place the city at the
head of the list Marine Corps Recruiting
Week will begin on Sunday
Mayor Smiths appeal is chatty' easy
going piece Of writing, without the Stl''eu-
"The marine corps" he says, are sol.
diers of the sea, having the double duty OF
service at sea and ashore for although
nrimarily soldiers, on the big ships they
onerate the 3-inch, 4-inch and 5-inch guns
as we'll as the anti-aircratt batteries Ineg
sS,lye landings in the face of the enemy
when such action is required and are in
every way an aggressive and ever active
unit in our great arm Of defense"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07

mage than do Wilmington and Chester COM
bined, according 10 T. woodward Trainer,
secretary OF the Chester Chamber OF Com
merce and Board OF Trade, one Of the
speakers, who painted in glowing colors
the possibilities Of vast water front and in
dustrlal development In this section. Busi-
ness men from neighboring towns advocated
cooperation, pointing out the natural ad-
vantages and undeveloped resources.
Henry c. Downward. president OF the
Wilmington city Council, pictured = the
establishment Of one big city stretching
from Marcus Hook TO Wilmington. lie pre-
dicted that the Delaware River would be-
come the clyde Of America" and said he
was reasonably sure that the Government
would take over the Delaware and Chcsa-
pcake Canal lie urged the building OF a
boulevard TO tho Boothwyu Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad station. To build up Linwood,
and advocated cooperation with the munich
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
LAURIER REJECTS
FOR COALITION CABINET
Canadian Premier Will Pass
Conscription Bill and Then
Appeal to Country
OTTAWA. June I

Plans for a coalition Cabinet have been
rejected by Sir Wilfred Laurer, the Lib
eral leader. IT was definitely announced to-
day The proposal, which was advanced by
the Premier Sir Robert Borden, was re-
iccted on the conscripton issue, Laurier
holding that the country should first pass
on the measure
Premier Borden will now press the con-
scrption bill II will probably be passed,
after which Parliament will be dissolved.
The Government will then go to the country
on the conscriptlon issue. with probably a
new Unionist party, led by Borden, and
composed Of the conscriptionists of both
present parties,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
NEW RULES FOR N. J. TEACHERS
Applicants for Certificates Must Have
Had Four-Year Course

TRENTON, June Under new regula-
,ions of the State Board of Education, an
nounced today. applicants for teachers GER
tifcates must be graduates OF n four-year
course in an improved high school or its
equivalent, and must also have successfully
completed a six weeks session of a State
summer school or a summer school approved
by the State Board Of Examiners.
After June Of next year two sessions OF
the summer school will be demanded Of
applicants,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07

pal government. as did Eugene y Wh||1
president Of the Chester Board of Tfa1t
The banquet. which was weii-attendtd U
spite Of the storm, was addressed also by
w. D. Mullen. OF Claymont, counselor oF
the National Chamber OF Commerce. Wanh4
ington, who urged that the chamber anIIlat.
with the national organization: John
Mullin a director OF the Wilmington Cham.
her Of Commerce, and John J. Poulaon
counselor OF the chamber. President doff
was toastmaster
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
MARCUS HOOK PICTURED
AS BIG PORT OF FUTURE
Enthusiasm Marks Boost Ban
quet' of New Chamber of
Commerce
MARCrs HOOK 1nnA ,

MARCUS HOOK, June Z.
visions OF a great Delaware River world
seaport mere are seen today, following the
oE boost banquet" of tho now Chamher
y. ~, Soilrnerce ll OF Marcus Hook and Llnwood
held in Niscose Hall last night
Marcus Hook sends out mora rro,cb, Ton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
C,rbman Hurt When Car Hits Pole

READING, Pa, June 7,-George focom
nos penn street, well-known clupman ana
tocrotarv of the Yocom cigar factory. was
injured when his touring car skidded ana
struck a pole at Fourteenth street ana
Perkiomen avenue today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
Hardwood Floors
at Anniversary Prices

During our Anniversary month we
shall lay and repair hardwood hoors
at special low prices. And when you
consider the fine quality OF the
work done by our experts, the .eX,,
celIence of the materials and our rigid
sunervision, the opportunity appears
ali the more unusual, -, r,,o, wos,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
Girl Wins Flag as Red Cross Reeruitsr

CLEVELAND. May 7.--1olanthe Haynes
telephone operator, is the champion Red
Cross recruiter Of Cleveland. She has
added 367 names TO the society. Her re-
ward was an American flag eight feet long
and six feet wide.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07
City News in Brief

.DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT was the charge
pSused against Walter Robbins, of lOS
IsSsssorlus street, and Joseph Leverstein,
s. Germantown avenue, who caused
4. u Dance in moving picture theatre
special Policeman Jordan when he tried
quiet them. Both were fined S5 and
sOSS by Magistrate Pennock today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07

ACCUSED OF ASSAULT with an auto
mobile, James Thackery, 542 East Haihes
meet was held in $4OO bail for court by
;"s,strate Pennock today. He was driv-
a. ms automobile on Decoration Day and
Nh crashed into a carriage. injuring Mrs.
Na",red Leo and her son, James, Of 6l43
north Bowler street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07

a. uh WIND caused curtain to catch
NJ oy blowing against a gas jet in the
sss4e s,. OF MRS. Harry Greenberg, Of G2 Haines
Aneet late last night She was badly
es..u on the hands in beating out the
physician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-07

fI,Ai1E FLOWERS from all parts Of the
1870 r,.sea states Will be exhibited at the four
N annual peony show which VIII be
..'oet'qa ..,9a next Monday and Tuesday IA
'.''.. '''tefoi HAN The procceda VIII ~
IA p the.hsq cssas
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
FORMER LEAGUE STARS
SEND REGISTRATION
CARDS TO SHERIFF

Tommy" Sheehan, Of Grand Ridge,
Ottawa semi-pro pitcher and who was
with Connie Mack's Athletics last
year. has sent Sheriff +. NJ Davis his
registration card for the military draft
June }. A similar card was received
by Sheriff Davis from Dave Callahan
of Seneca, now with the Dallas ball
club, In the Southern league Both
young men will be subject TO draft
To-day Sheriff Davis was busy in
sending out the registration cards to
the various precincts in the county
County Clerk Bach has issued an
appeal for a half dozen volunteers
who will make copy of registration
cards. The copying will start on
June aud will take three of foul
days to complete the task The work
will have TO be done voluntarily as nc
provision has been made for pay
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
ONE INJURED, THREE
ESCAPE UNHURT IN
AUTO COLLISION
AUTOS COLLIDE ON APPROACH
TO BRIDGE, NORTH OF THIS
CITY-MlSS NORA HART MAY
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Miss E,ulalia Conkle. Miss Nora Hart,
Miss Mae Halterman, Samuel Halter
man and Oscar Peterson narrowly es-
capped serious injury yesterday after
neon at 1870 O'Clock when the auto in
which they were riding collided with
"a big touring ear on the north ap'
proach of the Red bridge over the
Illinois & Michisa,i canal.
Peterson, driving an r NJ. f.. was
about to- descend the approach on his
way to Ottawa, when a big touring
car swung around the turn and drove
directly in his path. Both windshields
were shattered. tenders bent and the
radiator case of Peterson's car dam
aged. Miss Mort Hart was thrown
with much violence against the frame
of the wind shield. Miss Hart suffer
ed injuries as result of recent op'
GRAFTON she underwent. Just how ser.
ious it is not known.
Others members of the party es-
capped more fortunate. The owners
Of the car that struck the Ottawa
party refused to give their names 70
Mr. Peterson, but the license number
was secured.
This morning Chief of Police Zurich
wired Secretary of State Emmerson
TO find out the owner of the car, and
a suit is likely to follow as result
of the accident yesterday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
ENTER BREWERY AND
SECURE SUM OF $23.25;
TWO UNDER SUSPICION

The office of the Ottawa Brewery
Assn. was broken into, Saturday eve
ming at IL O'Clock and sum of $2325
stolen from drawer. The robbers
gained entrance to the place. by
breaking a window. in the front end
of the Office
An iron pry was used in breaking
open the cash drawer. The robbery
was discovered by Henry Hinkle,
night Waterman and he Immediately
notified the police.
Chief of Police Zurich suspects two
local men, as being responsible for
the theft. Saturday evening and ar
rests are likely to follow today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
PLUMBERS STRIKE
ENDS; MEN GIVEN
INCREASE IN WAGES
FREE TRADER-JoURNAL CORRECT
IN PREDICTIONS THAT TIE-UP'
WOULD CLOSE OTTAWA is
NOW READY FOR BUILDING
WORK.

Ottawa is now ready for its big
Spring drive" in building. The
plumbers strike, as predicted in the
Free Trader-Journal Saturday even
ing, reached settlement, and this
morning all laboring men and skilled
workmen are back at their post.
The plumbers strike started April
|, following which time all building
activities in the city were completely
tied up. The completion of the
Peoples Trust e. Savings Bank was
delayed on account Of the plumbers
and carpenters strike the Butteriield
garage on Court street was also
stopped in its completion
Arbitration Successful.
At the outbreak of the strike the
Free Trader.Journal announced that
arbitration would end the strike, if a
proper arbitrator was secured. The
coming of Frank Kennedy was re.
sponsible for the settlement. Several
meetings were held with members of
the employers union and Mr.. Ken
nedy.
The plumbers were given an in
crease of six and onefourth cents for
the first year, and nine and three
eights cents for the second year
They asked for six and one-fourtf
cents the first year, and twelve ant
one-half cents for the second year.
Their wage scale will be now $5.5'
per day for the first year and S5.7I
per day for the second year.
The ending of the plumbers strik
brings to a finish all of the labo
troubles In this city. Contracts fo
buildings can now be completed with
out any fear of labor interference.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
ASKED
TO DIVIDE REALTY
IN WEST OTTAWA
DAY COMMITTEE
ASK THAT STREETS BE CLEAR
ED FOR ROUTE OF PATRIOTIC
PARADE WEDNESDAY AFTER
NOON.
At the adjourned session Of the
council this afternoon John Cher
ry was awarded contracts for the
"LoopDistrict paving.

II was a short session of the city
council this morning. matters of lit
tie importance coming up, owing to
the fact of the absence Of Mayor +,
+. Bradford. Commissioner Campbell
held down the chief executives seat
in very acceptable manner
petition was received from Misses
Nellie and Lydia Strawn and the
Ottawa Banking & Trust Co, asking
for permission to divide lot 6 that por.
ton of the old Strawn homestead on
Madison and Sanger streets. A re-
quest is made that the block be di
vided into eleven parcels in order
that the lots may be disposed of in
vdually, by the owners and the pave.
ment assessments would be made on
the individual lots, and not the tract
of land as whole.
Attorney George Hill was present
and presented plot showing what
the intention of the division in the
lots would be- The matter was re-
ferred to the city clerk to file. and
will be taken up by the city engineer
and attorney, and report made to
the city council.
Keep Autos off Streets.
The Decoration Day committee
asked that all autos be kept off the
streets of the parade, Wednesday,
after 1890 o'clock until the parade is
over. This will include Main street
from Clinton to La Sale, La Sale
street to Superior, Superior to Co.
lumbus and Columbus to Main.
Owners of autos, not participating
In the parade are requested to park
their machines elsewhere.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
MISS ELLA KELLY IS
BRIDE OF ELMER EICK

This afternoon at 2 o'clock Miss
Ella Kelly, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
j. M. Kelly, of West Madison street,
and Elmer Eick, of Morris, were
united in marriage at ST. Patrick's
parsonage, Rev. NJ A. Quick ofticiat.
ing.
The bride was charmingly attired IN
golden colored travelling suit and
wore a white picture nat and white
shoes. They were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. James Mickle, Of Aurora
Mrs Mickle is sister of the bride.
The bride is one of Ottawa's enter
prising young business woman, being
the proprietoress of the Kelly bakery.
The groom has been employed as
chauffeur at the Kelly bakery
The young couple will spend their
honeymoon in Chicago and will make
their home in this city.