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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13

LONDON, Feb. 10. - The Zur,o. ~
respondent of The Star files the ,o,,.-
ing interview with former Ambass,s.-1
Gerard. who has just arrived in tina, ~,
from Berlin: ' Wv
Il am determined not to maI;e anv a..
ment on the international oituation bs,a'-
] have presented my report TO wash,vn
ton ] know / was described in tha na's
as hostage, but perhaps II is mora 49,
TO say that my departure depended on n.
attitude adopted at Washington tow.%
Count Won Bernstorff y""S
MY movements have been free ,hro,.,
out this critical week, the German ~
thorities having shown me the grs.,.~I
courtesy and having acted with corrssi
ness
81 received no communication fror, ~
Kaiser before leaving Berlin. but no ~.
portance need be attached TO this fac, n
do not Know what events will follow nv NJ
rival In Washington-and besides. I r,..
arrive there safely first.
II have had a very trying tms ~.
owing TO the difficulties of the situation "
not in touch with some of the deyelos-
ments' '"p
One OF the Americans accompanv,n, n.
Gerard said: THE whole German r..s,
are peace crazy They want peace nav NJ
almost any price. The rejection Of th,rl
oner by the Entente almost broke MI,
spirit, but the hopes placed in the ~
submarine campaign have revived pubIs'
opinion. ''S'
Every one, from the Emperor down u
the hungry housewife. believes the subm,.
rines Will break England and bring abo,n
the collapse of the Entente.
The people are certainly hungry ~
the large cities. but there is no famlus
actually. nor any in prospect
The rupture with the United States "a.
casoned little surprise. because the Ger
mans regarded 1t as inevitable. I heard
that the Emperor regards the rupture Il
having been due to a tragic misunderstand.
ing Of Germany's position. He has takp.
1t greatly to heart. The people generalII Z
were pessimstic when we left Berlin, well
informed circles regarding war with Ame,
ice inevitable and dangerously near"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
Every Senator Gets Tube Plea

Every United States Senator today re-
ceived a printed copy of the argument in
favor of the retention Of the pneumatic
mail tube service In Philadelphia. The
argument is in a report prepared by a
Joint committee of twelve business organi-
cations of this city and was sent out from
the Bourse yesterday. The argument con-
tains the results of the stop-watch and
scale tests of speed and capacity Of the
service here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
ELKs TO SUPPORT WILSON
Grand Exalted Ruler Addresses Mem.
bers at Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, Feb. 13. - Edward
Rightor, of New Orleans. grand exalted
ruler Of the Elks, which has close TO haIf
a million members declared In an address
at the twenty-third annual banquet of Al
lantic City Lodge at the Royal Palace Hotel
last night II is the duty OF every true Ell,
10 stand by the President in any interna
tional crisis that may arise.
Mayor Bacharach also delivered a patri-
otic address Joseph A. McNamee, past ex-
aited ruler of Atlantic City Lodge. was
toastmaster. Grand Exalter Ruler Rlghtor
was accompanied by Grand Secretary Fred
G. Robinson and Grand Chaplain John
Dyssrt Of Dubuque. More than $50 mem
bere attended the dinncr. 8. <. n q q I.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
VICTOR HERBERT LEADS
PACIFISTS TO WHITE HOUSE
Private Secretary Tumulty Hears
Their Protest Against War
With Germany

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia delegation
of twelve members of the Sons Of Irish
Freedom led by Victor Herbert. composer,
called at the White House today to protest
against war with Germany. Their plea
was heard by Secretary to the President
Tumuty.
The delegates included John A. McGary.
Chicago: DR.. John +. Kelly, of Pittsfeld,
Mass. Judge J. r. Lawless, Of Virginia
Judge Rooney of New York; James X.
Mcclure, of New Rochelle, and Robert Il.
Ford editor Irish World, New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
Injury From Fork Causes Death

An injury received from fork proved
fatal to Mrs, Katie G. Birchmier, 435 Beck
ett street Camden, who died today from
blood poisoning. While at dinner a few
days ago. Mrs. Birchmier jabbed the fork
into her hand accidentally, She paid little at
tention TO the wound which was slight.
Blood poisoning set in, however, and the
woman's condition became critical yester.
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
Family Has Marrow Escape From Ga,

wILKEs-BARRE, Pa. Feb. 1S. - Mrs
William Mowrey and three children, of Lu-
zerne, were overcome by gas at their home
They were found by the husband and
father upon his return from work Gas
had escaped from a broken main in the
street and entered the Mowery home
through the cellar.
Mother and cf ''dren were revived after
several hours' work ~ doctors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
Court Gets New TipstaG

Samuel Sutcliffe. 1880 Cedar street was
sworn in as tipstaff for Quarter Sessions
Court today by Judge Shoemaker, who
made the appointment. The new Incumbent
flis the vacancy caused by the death of
Thomas Montgomery. sutcliffe has long
been active In Eighteenth Ward Republi-
can politics. and was at one time chief of
the Bureau of Street Cleaning, The new
position carries with u salary Of $4,000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
TWO BRITISH SHIPS REACH
NEW YORK UNHERALDED
Laconia and Ascania Arrive in Port
Unexpectedly-Bring Passengers
and Cargo-Both Armed

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The Laconia and
the Ascania, Cunard liners steamed into
New York harbor today unexpectedly. Both
carried passengers and light cargoes. The
Ascania regularly plies between Montreal
and Liverpool. This Is her second visit
10 New York.
The Laconia is a sister ship OF the
Franconia, which was torpedoed a year
ago.
Both vessels are armed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
PASSENGERS MUST SIGN
WAIVERS BEFORE SAILING
American Line Refuses to Be Respon-
sible for Lives of Patrons on
Voyage to America

LONDON. Feb. 13.-Passengers who
sought to book passage to the United
States on vessels of the American Line
found they were required TO sign a special
waiver relieving the line from all RESPONSE
bility in case Of accident or untoward oc-
currences.
Those who refused to sign such a waiver
had their money returned.
The American consul general was be-
sieged for advice by many Americans on
this point, but was unable to give informa-
tion.
At the New York Offices OF the American
Line, II was stated, the action taken In
London was a precautionary measure.
Should an American liner sail without guns,
passengers might assume the line was liable
for their safety, 1t was stated Such action
has not been taken here, as all American
liners now in port are being held until
they can get guns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
GERARD MAINTAIN
SILENCE ON CRISl
Asserts He Was Not Actin,
Hostage-Hints at
Developments
U-BOATS TEUTONS' HOB,
Treatment Accorded Gerard
Berlin Stirs Feeling of
Resentment
BERNE. Switzerland, Feb. 4,

BERNE. Switzerland, Feb. "A 4
Arrangements were made here ~.
for the departure on Thursd,v =
American Ambassador James W. =.
rard and bis party for Paris r,w'
Paris the party will go to Barrett.
to sail for Cuba on Spanish linz,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
Captain Krentxlin,s Popularity

''While in Camp Mcclellan the other day had the pleasure of meeting Cap- tain Krentzlin of the 112th field artillery" said John Sparrow. The captain has supervision of the famous Lone Star post exchange and is living proof that good soldier and capable business man may be found In the same person. One of the best tests of an officer is the manner in which his men speak of him, and I had heard so many good words about the captain I was curious to see him. I found most agreeable gentle man, interested in all that pertains to the welfare of the soldiers fin camp. The exchange looks like modern store, but it has one feature which the commer- cial store lacks. It has motion picture stage and a platform on which boxing matches and vaudeville acts are done by military talent for the entertainment of the camp and visitors. By the way, there are some star boxers and athletes in the 112th. I think I have said enough to dis close the secret of the popularity of Cap- tain Krentzlin with his regiment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
CAMERA FOR SHERLOCK HOLMES

From the Popular Science Monthly for
 November.
 For police officers and others who have need of getting finger-print evil dence from material that cannot be pre- served or removed from it's environ ment, a special camera has been per footed. It takes a photograph of the finger print wherever 1t may be. In operating the camera no photographic skill or ey erience, nor even tripod is necessary. The camera is held tight against the surface of the door, ceiling. wall paper, or wherever the finger print has been made. The shutter re- lease lever is then pressed down; this automatically closes the circuit to the four lamps inside the camera and thus lights them. providing the illumination for the exposure. The necessary current is provided by storage batteries inside the camera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09

to the government are few compared with the vast multitude of those who are making uncommon sacrifices for the nations good. And American patriotism will be all the more reso- lute and all the more compelling when the Presidents proclamation is read and pondered.
 On Thursday, November 29, many fitting pulpit addresses will be heard, but even those ministers who have a stirring message of their own to de- liver would do well to recite to their congregations Mr. Wilson's illuminat- ing document.
 The Presidents words are true as well as eloquent ard they cannot be too much stressed or emphasized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09

The doctor held his head as if 1t ached. Mrs. Pankhurst and Elihu Root taik- ing together in the winter paiace?''
 .'Yes, and Charles Edward Russell, the socialist. will be with thena."
 T givN up,'' said the doctor hopelessiy. T try to keep sane here in Russia, but it's worse than Alice in Wonderland
 Within few moments we were in tho winter palace, in rooms so high that 1s of them would equal q lo-story New York skyscraper. and there, like pigmies, under the sky-high ceilings, were Mrs. Pankhurst and MT. Russell: in remote corner of the room was Elihu Root con- ferring with a Russian baron.
 The three of them, with many other persons from various parts of the earth, had come to Russia to try to help her through her period of astonishment and get her back to the fighting line. and yet they themselves formed one of those incongruous pictures that can be seen only in the Russian wonderland of to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
AUTOCRACY IN AMERICA
By HOLLAND

zsl~ANU
 transportation, all. however, to be util. ized for war purposes.
 In addition, the government is now taking over the control of food and will presumably extend that control until food Is absolutely in the pos- session. as far as purchase and dis tribution arc concerned, of small group in Washington. The people have not complained of this and the most gratifying way in which they re- sponded to tho house to house canvass for pledges to conserve food Is proof that they are cheerfully aiding in this way the government control of food. Nevertheless, action of this kind must tend temporarily at least to affect the prices of securities.
 The railroads of the United States are nof operated as unit. Pooling is permitted. The coordination of tho many railroad systems has been 50 perfected that the control of them is in the hands of five mon at Washing ton who are not directly under the regulation or supervision of the gov- ernment, but who nevertheless are supplementing the other governmental undertakings of an autocratic nature. The government Is also attempting to solve the very difficult problem of price fixing. Whether 1t will be able to do that satisfactorily or not remains to be seen. But one of the effects of this effort is undoubtedly reflected in tho course of prices in the securities market
 The government has taken over su- prcine control of shipping and the en- tire industry of shipbuilding of the United States is now under the direct authority of tho government
 Taxes have been enormously in- creased and some of the levies are SO complicated that the taxpayers do not know what they are expected to pay. This undoubtedly has effect upon ss- curities prices.
 The banks of the United States are now permitted to act in such manner as, in days gone by, would have surely caused the accusation to be made that they were constituting menacing money trust. This has been done, how ever. not only with tho permission, but under the direction of the govern ment. Enormous changes are under way in the industrial and financial sft- uation in the United States and these changes are the direct result of auto- cratic authority established at Wash ington.
 Yet there is no complaint from the people. All that is asked is that there be good understanding of what tho government requires and that as far as possible the action of the govern ment be so modified and directed as not to impair ordinary business.
 The people, MT. Wickersham inti- mated, have surrendered their liber- ties solely for the purpose of enabling the government so to carry on the war as to make ultimate triumph assured and the world safe for democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09

By hU New York, November s-(special) George ". Wickersham, formerly Attor- ney General in the administration of President Taft. delivered a speech a few days ago at a private occasion in this city which was deemed of such impor- ! tance that it was thought worthy of pub- lication. substantially in full. That pub Hcation was made today in the bulletin issued by the Merchants association of New York city.
 MT. Wickersham in a most impressive manner and with great earnestness called attention to the fact that the people of the United States are now living under the most autocratic form of government that exists anywhere in the world. The people. hesaid, have surrendered their liberties, have concentrated into the hands of tho government at Washington powers which heretofore they held ex- clusively as individuals and are perhaps in the future to be still more vigorously governed by the autocratic method which
 the exigencies of war have made it neces-
 sary to adopt.
 There is, however, MT. Wickersham said, great difference between the con- dition of the American people of today re- specting their personal liberties and that of the people who live under acknowl- edged autocratic government. The Amer ican people have willingly, without pro- test, surrendered their individual liber- ties and from one end of the country to the other no complaint that is worth needing appears to have been made by anyone. Furthermore, after the en1er- gencies which made 1t necessary for the government at Washington to obtain from Congress autocratic power unsur- passed by that of any other government have passed. there is not tho slightest doubt that the liberties which the indi- vidual heretofore has enjoyed with re- spect to trade, commerce, consumption of food and manner of living will be swiftly returned to him.
 Many of those who heard the address wondered whether the statement made by MT. Wickersham will not upon an an- alysis explain some of the rather de- pressing features associated with the se- curities market at the present time.
 First of all, there has been nation wide and almost complete change in American finance and this has occasioned conditions which the people are facing without complaint, but to which they will be compelled to adjust themselves The wonder is whether a part of that adjustment is not reflected in the de- preciation in the market values of securi- ties of various kinds.
 In addition to this tho people are be- ginning to realize that the government at Washington is now spending approxi- mately $40.000000 a day on account of ex- penses entailed by our entrance into the war. This expenditure greatly affects industry, for it is in a great measure payment made to American industries Tor various material, equipment as well as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
Radicals Usurp
 Power in Petrograd

7T0 HE downfall of Kerensky has still H further complicated the prob lens faced by America and her allies
 in dealing with Germany. The former
 idol of Russia has been losing ground
 steadily, not only at home, but abroad,
 where it was realized that he was not
 measuring up to the great work ex-
 pet ted of him. His recent interview
 given to the Associated Press, in
 which he confessed the weakness of
 Russia and pleaded her inability to continue the war, seems to have been prophetic. His statement that the l allies would have to shoulder the bur-
 dens was distinctly disappointing, al- though as a matter of fact, Russia has been practically eliminated from the war, so far as the allies were con- cerned, since the revolution which cost the Czar his throne.
 It may be that Kerensky's powers were overestimated. Heaved up by the revolution, he was hailed as the
 great deliverer, the man of destiny, who would lead Russia from darkness into light. However, the situation has been going from bad to worse and his final overthrow was expected.
 The most encouraging feature of the latest developments at Petrograd is that order prevails. There is evil dent determination to check anarchy with stern measures. The radical group now in power seems imbued with the idea that a stable govern ment must be formed as soon as pos sible and will work to that end. The plan to make a separate peace was the natural result of the new revolu- tion, which may be regarded as a diplomatic victory for Germany. Even if Russia makes a separate peace with the foe, America and her allies will not pause in the war. America will have to do more and the allies will have to do more, but they are ready to meet this new crisis with unshaken courage and a determination to triumph over Germany.
 Comment on the Russian situation is made difficult because of the lack of authentic information. M. Bakh- metieff's statement at Memphis yes- terday is significant. He said: "The intent and spirit of Russia as whole should in no way be judged by the news from Petrograd. Petrograd is not the whole of Russia and never has been."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
Presidents Words
 Eloquent and True

I'D RESIDENT WILSON'S Thanks H giving proclamation is nota- ble state paper and a notable sermon in one. Tn the midst of sorrow and peril the nation is called upon to thank God for "blcssings that are better than mere peace of mind and prosperity of enterprise"
 It used to be that when our har- vests were abundant the people as- serlbled in their respective places of worship to offer praise and thanks giving to the Father of Mercies for His bounty and protection. When, in addition to great harvests, national tranquility prevailed Thanksgiving Day was celebrated with all the more fervor.
 But the President sees in the world tragedy God-given opportunity for welding the bonds of humanity in the cause of liberty. With his rare power of expression he exalts the spiritual side in nations struggle for truth and righteousness. Patriotism is U mark of the American people. Those wiio have been in any sense disloyal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
IN THE CHARS PALACE

William G. Shepherd. in Everybody's
 Magazine.
 Every day brings it's incongruities. it's strange incidents-things that never could have been except in a topsy-turvy Russia. The wonderland feeling does not come to Russians alone; every American. every foreigner here, feels it daily.
 Where can take you next?" asked tho American Red Cross doctor as climbed into his car
 gro the Czar's winter palace to sec Mrs. Pankhurst.''
 The car started; the doctor, after a moment. broke into a hearty laugh.
 'Souds like a burlesque comedians joke" he said. "Going to the winter palace in old St. Petersburg to see Mrs. Pankhurst."
 That isn't all" l said "She was due there this morning to meet EIihu Root. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
AtIanta,s Reception to sunday

Yes, Billy Sunday got to Atlanta just as was leaving on last Saturday night said F. A. Schiller, southern manager of Loews theatres.
 The train was late. but at least JOOO people waited at the station until Il D. m. to get a glimpse or the noted evaa- gelist. Believe me, the Sunday papers played him up bigger than they did President Wilson on his visit to the Gate City Billy had the front page.
 1T don't blame the editors, for the town was wild about his coming. He may hurt our business at the Grand later on, but have just received word that Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes- days business showed falling off of only $7 from the same days of the pre- vious week. I do not mean that we are running a race with Billy, but I was glad to get such a good report. Our business here in Birmingham is picking up. I believe and hope that the Bir- mingham people are going to like our rev local manager. Lionel H. Keene. He is a bright New Yorker who knows the show game"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-09
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

The two hardest people to please are a graduate seeking his first position and a princess seeking desirable husband.
 When citizen approaches an editor and tells him that he has been a sub- scrlber and a reader for 30 years, the editor knows that the citizen wants something put ill or wants something kept out.
 When a man discovers that he has made a mistake he doesn't stop people on the street to tell them about it. But it is different when he discovers that some other man has made q mistake.
 Once in a white an old-fashioned man takes a few moments off to wonder what the Hek did become of Charley Ross
 A secret marriage often ends in di- vorce that gets too much publicity.
 The word mo- is one of the smallest and simplest in our language. And yet @ whole lot of folks do not know how to use it.
 A pessimst isn't always that way be- cause he was disappointed Il. love. Maybe he was disappointed in marriage.
 My, but this country has grown! There was time when it only required two political parties to save it, but now adays it requires about a dczen.
 Some men make friends of everybody except themselves. And other men make enemies of everybody except themselves.
 Women are no more cowardly than men. Maybe the reason why they show the white feather is because it is more becoming than the black one.
 A conscience is a good deal like an alarm clock. We get so used to hearing the blame thing ring that we pay no at tention to 1t.
 The man who is in love with himself never has a rival in love.
 It is usually pretty safe to bet that business man seldom makes as much or as little money as he says he does.
 The reason why a wife can brag that she keeps within the allowance her hus- band gives her is because he has to pay the charge accounts she runs at stores.