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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-29

Total sales. fi,0os shares. compared with
l5,6l2 shares NesterdaNi thus far this week,
1910 sharesi same period last week. SS'3iS
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27
BUYING VEGETABLES AT THE
FARM

There is a thrifty farmers wife
in Essex County, N. j., who has TAX
en- advantage in an unusual way OF
the good roads running past her
home. Her husband conducts a
very attractive truck farm, which
looks so neat and flourishing that q
passing mOtorist has a natural in
clination to desire some of its pro-
ducts. II was sort of inspiration
for this woman to encourage this
INCLINATION by a neat sign reading:
Fresh vegetables for sale; ready to
be taken away" She will not say
how much she sells in this way,
but Judging from the numbe, Of
market baskets in the barn ready
to be filled, there is a good steady
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27
PROFESSOR AND MRS. DODGE RE-
PORT A DELIGHTFUL TRIP

Mrs. Dodge and are just back
from five weeks absence, the cause
being our attendance at the annual
q. A. II. National Encampment and
Relief Corps Convention. this year
held in Boston. Though the attend
ance is diminishing, several thous-
and were in attendance Mrs. Dodge
as National Senior Vice-prcsident
OF the w. n. c., repeatedly had a
part in presiding over the delibera-
tions of their convention, and shared
in the attentions bestowed by Bos-
Ton upon the National officers. She
ured an appropriation Of one
hundred dollars 10 the Student Aid
Fund Of Berea College, for the de-
scendents Of Union soldiers. I serv-
ed upon the Committee on Resolu-
tions in the convention Of the G. A.
r.. and was chairman of n sub-com-
mittee appointed TO put certain res
olutions into smoother and more
condensed form.
Since the week Of the Encamp-
ment. we have made many hasty
visits in Massachusetts,. New York,
and Ohio. At Ruby. N. Y, we made
the principal visit At this place
there are Ernest q. Dodge, my son.
Bcrea, 1890, and for some time a
teacher here; Mary Hopes Dodge,
Berea, 1901. and Presidents clerk;
and their ninc-year- daughter,
Beatrice. Al Syracuse, n. u, we
made visits at the homes Of the Rev.
p. ID. Dodge, Berea, 1879. and for
many years Treasurer Of Berea Col
lege: Mrs. Josephine Robinson Roc,
former Dean III Women. here, and
Fred and valtza Golden Cummings,
formerly Of Berea. At Madison. o.,
we stayed for night with the fam
lily Of J. p. Mullett formerly the eff
flcient head Of the Garden Depart
ment at Berea.
As an interesting incident Of the
trip. will mention the fact that,
during the one day and few hours
Of our stay in my native township,
in Ashtab,la County, Ohio, was
called upon To preach the funeral
sermon of Mrs Rhoda Nelson, nine
ty-eight and half years Of age.
As a matron Of a family she had
been warm friend To M, away
back in my youth. Al the time.ol
our longer visit last year, she pos
sesscd the accurate memory, interest
in the passing events, and kindly
humor which made her old age,
perhaps the most interesting one
I ever knew.
LcVant Dodge.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

The Jamamadi tribe of the Amazon
region has . physical test for mar
rage for men which might be intro
duced with profit to the rice into CIV
ilized society. The prospective bride
groom must first get consent from his
parents, from the girl and her parents
and from the chief. Then on the morn
Ing Of the wedding after he has had
his bath In the river he Is taken by the
chief to heavy log. The young buck
must carry this log on his shoulders a
fixed distance. IL he is unable to do 80
he Is not allowed TO marry. In this
way inherited weaknesses and physical
defects are eliminated. and u strong
vigorous race l. the result.-New iorI
sun.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27
His Biggest Failure.

John Jacob Astor was asked one day
what was the largest amount Of money
he had ever made In one transaction.
This he declined TO answer, but said
that he would tell the largest sum that
he failed TO make. With DE Witt Clin-
ton aud GOuverncur Morris. he said. he
had planned TO buy Louisiana from
France and to sell 1t to the United
States government. retaining the pub
lie domain and charging 2ia per cent
commission. They changed their minds
and Mr.. ASiur sad tina. he lost S30,fU0.-
O0 by failing 10 20 into the deal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27
Nation 10 Taking Inventory.

washingpn.-A volunteer army
made up OF 10000 American house
wives. $4,000 merchants and $4,000
farmers Is engaged In taking an inven-
tory of the nations food supply. They
are taking stock Of the food they have
on hand in the pantry and preserve
closet, on the shelves ana under the
counter. in warehouses and grain elo-
vators and In barns and bins on tho
farm. From the quantity reported by
these the Bureau of Markets will esu-
mate the total food stocks Of the na-
ton.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27
A SIMPLY GOOD LIFE.

In the effort TO appreciate Va.
rious forms OF greatness let W
not underestimate the valus Of Q
simply good life. just to be good,
TO keep life pure from degrading
elements, TO mako u constantly
helpful In little ways TO those
who are touched by Il, TO keep
ones spirit always sweet and
avoid ell manner Of petty anger
and irritsbility--thst 10 an ideal
a. noble as u 10 difieuIt.-Ed-
ward Howard Grisos.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

demand. Now that good roads at
tract so many people into the cOun-
try there is bound to be more Of
this buying at the farm. Whether
it develops into a considerable busi-
ness at any farm will depend upon
the various conditions. of course,
but in these days when fresh veg
etables and fresh eggs are so much
desired by the people who ride by
the farms where such things are
produced there is every reason TO
expect that many more people will
follow the lead Of this thrifty farm
er's wife, and build up such trade.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

"A clothes basket fitted with roomy
pockets. in which different gar
Its and household articles may b
put. saves q hurried sorting Of pieces
on wash day.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

Smith = Do you mean to say Jon,
don't have any trouble In keeping you'
wife dressed IN the height Of fashion
wsdderburn-Thats what l said Ny
trouble comes when don't keep hen.
dressed that way.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

The oasis is a distinctly African in
stitution. and every oasis I'm the Afri-
can desert is the work of Mother Ma
lures kind and loving hand.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

A married man says that q wife
should be like roast lamb-tender
and sweet nicely done, but without
sauce.-ChicagO News
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-09-27

Bernstorff telegram asking the Ger.
man Foreign Office for authorization
to spend $4,000 to influence Congress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
U. s. SETTLES SHTPYARD
STRIKE AT WILMINGTON
Federal Intervention Gives Men
at Harlan & Hollingsworth
Plant 10 Per Cent Increase
WILMINGTON. Del. Nov.


The United States Governments deter
minaton to put through its speed-up plans
for shipbuilding was exemplified here to-
day. when 1t was announced that the strike
Of maclrnists and boIlermakers at the big
Harlan G HollngswoTth plant, the largest
in wilmington had been settled through
the intervention OF r. 3. Stevens, vice pres
dent Of the United states Emergency Fleet
Corporation.
Mr. Stevens camc here on Monday and
Immediately enlisted the services OF eX-
Judge George Gray, who was head of the
Arbitration Court which settled the great
Pennsylvania coal strike Of 1902, and Jo-
siah Marvel one of Delaware's leading citi-
zens.
They, with william ]. Buckley. general
organizer OF the International Union OF
Boilerm lkers Iron Shipbuilders and Help
ers began a series of conferences, which has
resulted In an agreement to end the strike
by the granting of / 0 per cent increase in
pay 20 the men. Work will be resumed
tomorrow morning.
The Harlan & Hollngsworth Corporation
is a subsidiary of the Bethlehem steel Com
pany and is rushed with orders for ships
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
MACKEY HEARS APPEALS
IN COMPENSATION CASES
Contractor Opposes Claim of Widow
Railroads Figure in Two
Questions

The question as TO who employed Eli
Belmonte when he was killed by an eX-
ploson in a quarry last April was brought
today before Chairman Harry a. Mavkey,
Of the Worllmen's Compensation Board, by
Thomas Connor, a contractor, of 1929 North
Fifth street, in an appeal from the decision
of Referee Scott, of District No. /, which
awards Mrs Catrina Belmonte the widow,
Of 40 East Rttenhouse street, and her five
children, 1891 compensation.
Connor, In his appeal asserts that Bel
monte was a private contractor hauling
stone to Connors building operation. Mrs.
Bemonte holds that her husband was an
employe of Connor's and not a contractor,
Decision was reserved
The Pennsylvania Railroad appealed
from the award of Referee Snyder of
District No. G. in the case Of Robert NJ.
Galbraith. Of Belwood. Pa, who died Sep
tember 10, 1916. Galbraith, who was
nineteen years old, was employed to load
and unload cars at the Belmont shops. He
suffered a hemorrhage the day ne went
to work while lifting a barrel. Death
followed from tuberculosis. The railroad
contends that Galbraith had no dependent
relatives and the award of 500 compensa'
tion should not he allowed F. NJ Galbraith
the father. The award also allowed $2t
for medical attention and 500 for funera
expenses
Whether a fall and escaping steam from
IN engine or improper dressing was thu
cause of infected wounds which incapacitat
| ed Fred ]. Hibbard, of 25S Ashmead street
was the question raised by the Philadelphia
! and Reading Railroad N ITS appeal from
| the award of mot to exceed $4,000" made
| by Referee Klauber. of District No. l., e
| the injured man. Hibbard was employed
| by the railroad from october to Novem
ber 10, 1916, when the accident occurred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
MANY ALIEN ENEMIES
NEAR BALTIMORE FIRE
Federal Authorities Hold Two
Suspects in Arson Case.
Will Rebuild Piers

BALTIMORE. Nov. 1.-The waterfront
along Locust Point and Canton is honey
combed with German allen enemies and
Austrians, declared United states Marshal
William w. Stockham today. The revela-
tion of this condition was the most sig
nhcant development in the probe into the
cause OF the blaze that wrecked two big
piers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
at Locust Point early yesterday.
Two men. Michael Handy, Of Baltimore
a tally clerk for Furness, Withy & Co, and
Eustace Brownley, chief gunner of the crew
c,f the British steamship Kerry Range, are
known to be dead and six others are miss
ing. Two suspects are held by the Federal
authorities.
one, a longshoreman seen lingering near
the piers shortly before the fire Is held be-
cause Of remark he made. predicting the
blaze. The other, a German, was seen near
the piers Tuesday evening. The only ex.
planation he has given is that he was "just
walking around"
Plans for rebuilding the piers are under
way and much Of the material was ordered
yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
HOOVER'SLICENSEP PLAN
BIG STICK OF FOOD WORK
Administration Aid Tells Man.
ufacturers Nation Must Be
Fed at Right Price
ATLANTIC CITY. Nov. I.


Herbert Hoovers licensing system for
manufacturers and distributors of food
stuffs, which becomes effective today, is
the nations big stick for reaching the
Stacker in the food industry" Theodore f.
Whitmarsh, president Of the National
Wholesale Grocers' Association and one Of
Hoovers most active aids declared before
the American Speciality Manufacturers As
sociation at Hotel Traymorc today. He
said:
No patriot in the business of supplying
rood for the American people and our
Allies has anything to fear from the food
administration. We are out to see that
the American people, and those who are
lighting our battles across the sea, get
an ample supply of food at the right
price
Mr.. whtmarsh said that Hoover would
consider It n friendly act and patriotic
course for people to keep his administra-
tion informed up to the minute OF small
dealers who are trying to prohteer under
cover
Solomon Wcstervelt. a representative Of
the National Retail Grocers' Association,
asked the manufacturers assistance in cor.
recting the impression that every small
dealer in the country is trying TO take an
unjust profit from the public. Publica-
ton of prices by wholesalers. he said, would
60 a long ways toward meeting prejudice
which is hurting the retail trade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
DIR. BOARDMAN REED DEAD
Well-Known Stomach Specialist Passes
Away at Alhambra, Cal.

Word of the death of DIR. Boardman
Reed, a prominent physician formerly Of
this city, at his home at Alhambra, Cal,
was received today by his brother-ln-law,
Charles NJ. Gudknecht of 621 North Thir-
ty-second street. He died yesterday at the
age of seventy-two years.
Doctor Reed. a Civil War veteran. was
a stomach specialist practicng in Philadel-
phia and in Atlantic City. N. j., where he
was one Of the leaders in the development
OF that resort. He had a varied career.
Born in Iowa, he enlisted in the Union army
at the outbreak of the war and rose to the
rank of captain. After the war he came
TO Philadelphia, became a newspaper writer
and editor and then studied medicine, being
graduated at the University of Pennsylva-
MIA. After studying at Berlin he opened
an Office in Philadelphia. Eight years ago
ne moved to Alhambra, near Pasadena,
Cal He Is survived by his widow, the
daughter OF the late William Redheld
Phelps, and two children II. p. Reed and
Mrs John ]. Hogle. all Of Pasadena.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
BULK OF NEW MERCHANT
SHIPS TO BE OIL BURNERS
Workers to, Be Sent Into Oil Fields to
Supply Increased
Production

WASHINGTON Nov l. Indications
that large proportion of the merchant
vessels to be constructed under the Ship
ping Boards new building program will
be oil burners were seen this afternoon,
when Chairman Hurley went into con-
ference with representatives of all the big
oil producing corporations.
Chairman Hurley said that although
there is at present no shortage of lubricat-
Ing or fuel oils, the conference dealt with
methods Of increasing production. Ar
rangements will be made by the Depart
ment OF Labor to send workers into the oil
fields to carry out the program of increased
production.
Following the conference with Charm IN
Hurley, the oil men conferred with members
Of the oil production committee of the
Council of National Defense
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01

Henry scattergood, executive head Of the
Friends unit in France, has sailed for
America 20 make a full report Of the
Friends activity in the war zone. An
nouncement Of that fact was made today
by cable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
BLAR'S RELATIVES SAY
LIQUOR CAUSED CRIME
Testify That Defendant Was for
Years Before Killing
Heavy Drinker

Relatives of william T. Blair, on trial In
Gloucester County Courthouse Woodbury.
for the murder OF his wife last June 26,
took the witness stand in his defense today
the defense revealing an apparent Intention
of counsel to blame the crime on liquor and
ask the jury to be lenient
The gst OF the testimony was that Blair
for years before the crime was a heavy
drinker and was a nervous wreck, II he was
not actually mentally unsound. There was
other testimony to the effect that Blair's
wife left him for six weeks shortly before
she was killed, but neither the State nor
the defense pressed for details regarding
this nor asked the cause. There appear TO
be facts regarding the relations of Blair and
his wife that neither side wishes to place
before the jury
Joseph Blair father, and George Blair,
brother of the defendant, told how he
drank to excess and how they often feared
he would kill himself in one of the periods
of depression that followed his sprees His
father once tried TO induce Blair to go
home when he had been drinking. accord
ing to the testimony but the son refused
saying he had an appointment with his
wife in a saloon. oscar l.. Walsh, n Cam
den druggist, testified he had given medi-
cine to Blair to relieve his nerves after
he had been drinking and Blair once asked
him for something that would kill him.
Mr.. and Mrs. stephen O'Neil, of Wood.
burE, told how Mrs. Blair and her daugh.
ter left Blair and went to live with them
for six weeks. Blair later induced them tc
return to him.
Or. a. X. Petery, specialist of the Nor.
ristown and Camden County asylums, will
testify this afternoon as an expert on thC
effects of alcohol on the mind.
The case may go to the jury tonight.
The jury, under the laws of the state
will have the right If they find the de-
fendant guilty of first degree murder tC
recommend life imprisonment instead o
capital punishment The author of thi,
law. which was passed by the state Leg
islature two years ago is Charles \. VOL
verton, one of the defendants lawyers. Til,
defense hopes that If Blair is convicted 4
will be for second degree murer and tha
he will not be sent to Jail for a life term.
When the case was resumed today tn,
defense resumed their testimony. They haC
fifteen witnesses to call and they viii
likely be through before the noon hour
Prosecutor Redrow will call several wit
nesses in rebuttal, among them Florence
A. Blair the sixteen -year-old daughter o
the defendant She was on the stand OF
Tuesday afternoon and related in ,detai
how her father came home on the fata
day under the influence Of drink and toll
her mother he loved her better than an.
woman in the world and two minutes late
sent two bullets into her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
TOWN MEETING
PARTY RALLIES
Speakers Visit Industrial
Plants and Plead for
City's Redemption
HOT SHOT AT BOSSE S
Many Meetings in Factories and
at Other Places Largely
Attended

candidates on the Town Meeting party
ticket and speakers in their behalf con-
t,nued to storm the Industrial centers Of
the city today in the campaign for votes
IN the election next Tuesday. At all
points they were given the closest atten-
tion, and we're greeted with applause when
telling points were made against the Ware
Smith ticket
Edward D. Mitchell. candidate for Judge
of the Court OF Common Pleas No. 3, and
Joseph s. Boyle candidate for Magistrate,
addressed a monday meeting of workmen
AT the Powers -weightman- Rosengarten
plant. 9O1 Parrish street. Mitchell is a
Republican and Boyle a Democrat, but
they were united in their opposition to con-
ditions now prevailing in Philadelphia and
made strong arguments in favor OF the
election of the Town Meeting ticket.
Mitchell displayed his union card as n
member of the brcklayers' union and told
of his early struggles TO get an education
and how, by dnt of hard work, he had
been able, in spite of his handicaps, to
graduate from three colleges - Bucknell
Colgate and the law department of the
University of Pennsylvania. He attacked
the Smith-Vare Administration for the high
tax rate and declared that one of the chief
needs of the people is more rights and less
taxation,
Boyle paid high tribute to the newspapers
of Philadelphia, which, he said, were the
cleanest in the United States, and declared
that 1t is a significant fact that every paper
in the city is aligned in favor of the Town
Meeting party. The present Republican or.
ganzation, he said, is only a fragment OF
the once-powerful organization that con-
trolled the politics of the city. One pisto
shot, he said, fired on the day Of the pri.
mary election in the Fifth Ward had served
to puncture the balloon that had beer
Haunting as the organized Republican
party of the State.
At the plant of the John Il. Stetson Com.
pany, Fourth street and Montgomery ave.
nue.. Magistrate Borie, a candidate for re-
election Robert S. Bright. one of the com.
mittee of twelve who framed the Town
Meeting ticket, and Royd d. Morrison ad.
dressed a crowd of several hundred work.
men and had most enthusiastic reception
Magistrate Bore asserted that the Or.
Eanizaton had violated two of the funda.
mental laws given by God to Moses at Sinai
"Thou shalt not steal" and Thou shalt
not kill" He emphasized the taxation ques
ton and declared that nothing Is to bC
expected from the present regime but take!
and more taxes.
Mr.. Bright declared that the people OF
Philadelphia had been strangied Ions
enough by the politicians. who never pass
up an opportunity to sap the vitality oil
the community by corrupt practices and un'
Just laws. He made n powerful appeal fol
united support of the Town Meeting ticket
Mr.. Morrison also spoke briefly, arous
ing enthusiasm by his attacks on the Mayor
and those who he declared were responsible,
for the murder of Detective Eppley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
ORIGINAL MEMBER SLAV
DEATH BATTALION WEDS
Widow of Prince Trubatskoi Journeys
to Boston to Marry Russian
Diplomat

BOSTON, Nov. l.-Nadihe Veprinskai
Troubetzkoi, widow of Prince Troubetzkoi,
who was killed in Russia fighting on the
Caucasian front, and herself one of the
original members of Russia's famous Bat
talon of Death, was married here yester-
day to Victor Alexander Turin, member of
the Russian mission to this country, 1t be-
came known today,
The youthful bride was wounded in the
early fighting and decorated twice for brav-
cry under fire. She came alone to this
country by way of Siberia and Japan to
marry the sweetheart of her childhood.
The couple will return to Russia soon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01

Conneciicut Soldier Dies N EI&N
WASHINGTON. NOV i-fI|11.1 I1..
p. Couture, burnside. Conn, 1|'1 .| BIN.
monia in France on October 30. OI0...
Pershinss reported to the War DtraIlHp
today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
Mine Bureau Official Named

WASHINGTON, Nov l. Francis S.
Peabody, leading Illinois coal operator and
chairman of the Defense Councils coal pro-
duction committee, was today appointed by
Secretary of the Interior Lane as assistant
10 the director of the Bureau of Mines
Peabody will enforce the law effective
November Is regulating the manufacture
sale shortage and use of explosives, and
investigate all spy. dynamite and fire plots
against muniton plants and war materials
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
WOMAN KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
Two Men Hurt When Truck and Pleas.
ure Car Collide

TRENTON, Nov. 1.--One person was
killed and two were severely injured in an
automobile accident today near lights
town. The dead person was Mrs. Joseph
Polkowitz. while her husband and Mayer
Karcus are the ones hurt. All are from
Perth Nmboy.
Mr. rolkowitz who is manager of the
Central Garage at Perth Amboy, and owner
and driver of the car, was taking his wife
and Karcus to Camp Dix. While running
along the road outside OF Hightstown. q
large automobile truck came in the opposite
direction. In attempting to turn out for tho
approaching vehicle Pollowitz ran the
machine into a telegraph pole on the side
of the road.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-01
U. 5. NEEDS TENTMAKERs
Jobs Worth 81 to So a Day Await
Twelve Men at Schuylkill Arsenal

Tent finishers are needed by the office
OF the depot quartermaster Of the War De.
partment, Twenty-slxth street and Gray's
Ferry road. Twelve men are needed Those
who apply must have had experience as
tent or sail makers. They are TO be paid
from - TO sc a day. The War Depart.
ment wished TO call attention to the fact
that men who are engaged in such work are
rendering just as valuable service to their
country in time of need as those who en-.
list in the army or navy.