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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
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caly--and got busy nj once arranging base
ball games and field sports as their own
American celebration Of independence Day.
This French town now looks like an
American village all dressed up for Fourth
Of July celebration The army has just
about made IL over American flags fly in
profuslon everywhere The American sailor
blue and white and the American olive
drab and khaki overshadow the occasional
dingy, warworn uniforms of n few French
poilus In the streets rumble American
motortrucks, with barrels and boxes and
packages on which are American names.
II hasn't taken the American Sammy MOI
the American Jackie very long to get ac'
quaintcd with the pretty girls Of the town
even If both are badly handicapped by lack
Of n common lingo Nor has il taken the
Americans any time TO search out places
TO spend money. The shopkeepers are
deluEed with spcndcrs.
over all-ovcr the joyous liberty hours
in the town no less than over the grim
war preparation in the camp--a glorious
sun shines down; the trees and grasses
are green and the whole world is beautiful.
II may be different later. but Sammy takes
things just as they come and is at home
everywhere.
The camp Of the American expeditionary
army is in the midst Of great yellow wheat
fields where women and aged soldiers at
work merge into the landscape almost i'm
perceptibly Flowers dot the roadways
and two big hills stand like sentinels on
ono side OF the hut city where the troops
are "billeted," while on the other the land
rolls away to the distant sea.
There is a great dispute on here as TO
which unit had the honor of first bringing
the American flag TO the camp The driver
Of one big motor ''lorry" is believed TO have
the honor. He hustled ahead full tilt as
soon as the big machine was swung to the
dock and unfurled the flag at the first hut
The French port has finally recovered
from its astonishment and pleased surprise
over being selected as the spot where his
tory was made in the landing Of the Ameri-
can forces
we are entirely surprised over the ar
rival of the troops" said a member Of the
Chamber of Commerce today We hur-
ried out at once seeking the band so they
could play the 'Marselaise' and the star
Spangled Banner in greeting All Of the
musicians were hard at work and II was
difficult to round them up. Besides they
hadn't 5hd much, time TO practice. We
got all ou. citizens We could to meet at the
dock in gleeting--but most Of our men be-
long 10 the army We tried to show how
we felt in our hearts, and how all France
feels about these American soldiers"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
U. s. NAVIGATION SCHOOL
TO OPEN NEXT MONDAY
Six Weeks Course Of Study for
Men to Officer New Mer-
chant Fleet

seventy-four men have enrolled In the
Governments free School Of Navigation,
which opens in the Franklin Institute next
Monday night
Although the six weeks course Of study
is scheduled TO begin on that night It
is not likely that the instructors Will be
able to get down to any definite program
until several days later.
Passing upon the eligibility of the can
dldates who have presented themselves will
prove a difficult and tedious task, accord
ing to officials Of the school, and one that
will require considerable time.
II Is expected that by Monday more
than 200 likely men will be ready to wrestle
with the problems Of navigation.
The school will be conducted by the
United States Shipping Board for the pur-
pose Of training officers for the big fleet Of
merchantmen now building.
More than ! 5000 men are required, and
this number will he largely recruited from
the merchant marine.
To get this number the shipping board
will apply the rule of common sense" when
considering the fitness and adaptabilty Of
candidates for the school
AS originally planned, the minimum re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
WILSON MAYSTEP
IN ON COAL MIX-UP
Controversy on Prices Shows
Operators Foresaw \
Drastic Move
DISCUSSION IN CABINET
Reorganization of Defense Coun-
Gil May Be Result Of
Quarrel
wAsHINGToN. Julv 2.

Echoes Of the coal price controversy
which brought strongly TO the surface diff
ferences as 10 price problems between Sec
ratarles Daniels and Baker on one hand
and Secretary Lane and members Of the De-
fense Council on the other, are expected 70
he heard at the next Cabinet session
The President Is said to he more con-
vInced than ever that the Government will
do any prize fixing necessary and that the
producers shall not
A rather startling development in the
situation came today, when It became
known that one Of the most prominent
members Of the Defense Council, who Is also
high in Administration official circles. was
warned the day before the operators agreed
to fx a coal price that they probably would
do just that
The warning came from another Govern
ment head who has made study Of the
coal situation This official strongly favors
drastic action by the Government to keep
prices down 10 normal levels. He Is squarey
behind the legislation recently recon-
meuded by the Federal Trade Commission
as expressed in the Calder coal and car
control bill.
This official warned that the coal opera
tors. fearing the effect Of such legislation
on their chances for war profits. made the
agreement they did In order 10 forestall the
proposed legislation which appeared to be
gaining supporters IN Congress
Meantime the coal controversy has
rought decidedly nearer the impending
reorganization Of the Defense Council Such
reorganization may be subject Of some talk
at the next Cabinet session.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

ana Mrs Brownine's Aurora Leigh"
has been described as the hysterical in
deceneies OF an erotic mind ~ one
time II was predicted OF Bret Hartes
Luck Of Roaring Camp that us I'M
morality would kill the magazine whicn
prInted Il. Today these writings are all
regarded as classics.
we have outlved the idea that ihno-
csnos and Ignorance are the same things
,rhs hoard. in dealing with the moral as
meet Of many motion-plcture plays tre-
quantity confuses questions OF morals with
cu.s,Ions Of taste The word morality
,,htis necessarily including sex morality
should not be narrowed down 70 that
equivalent alone. The immoral motoh-
picture play, a number OF which nave peen
nsssed nv the Board OF Censors, may be
70 hat makes a direct appeal TO our
Iower nature thereby exalting passion at
tbs sxpense OF principle. II the produc-
lion Ia such as to degrade the beholder' II
is immoral. whether the scenes portrayed
deal with sex morality or not
WHAT is IMMORAL
Arv production Is immoral, and there
fore harmful which confuses right ana
wrong. such a production may be quite
respectable, II may contain nothing obVi-
ously offensive, and yet be an immoral
motion-plcture play because II blurs the
n,oraI vision. II has been said by
son,e authorities that Gilbert Parker's
"pivb, NJ way" and Meredith's Lord Or
mont" arc both immoral because they
confuse right and wrong This may or
NAV not be so. on the other hand, II Is
generally conceded that Balzac ana Iol-
stoi whose books are full OF unpleasant
details. never confuse our moral sense.
RsIzac sees life in It's sins and follies as
veil as in it's noblltes, but his keen,
critical analysis never conftees good ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
FOOD BILL REVOLT
RAISED in SENATE
Southern Democrats Kick
Over Traces in Opposition
to Cotton Control
1MPERIL CLOSURE MOVE
Penrose Again Blocks Efforts to
Speed Up Action on
Measure
WASHINGTON. July


The Administration was confronted this
afternoon with an open revolt Of the south
ern Democrats In the Senate when II sought
10 run the steam roller over opposition TO
the food and liquor control bill and force
the measure TO an early vote. The south
erners were indignant at the inclusion OF
cotton in the list Of commodities placed un-
der the Governments control by the
measure
The southern senators not only refused
to sign the petition TO apply the closure.
or gag" rule TO close debate but they
made II plain 10 the Administration that
they would do all in their power to defeat
the bill unless cotton control was elm
mated.
AS result the Administration leaders
Temporarily pigeon-holed the petition to the
Vice President TO put the motion TO re-
strict debate and bring the bill to a vote.
The petition today bore the signatures Of
twenty-eight Senators, both Republicans
and Democrats, but the motion to close
debate would require two-thirds OF a quorum
and with the southern Democrats allied
with the opposition no such strength could
be mustered by the Administration.
The southern Democrats kicked over the
Administration traces today when they
began nearing from back home over the
action of the Senate yesterday. They de-
clared that the bill originally designed to
apply only to food. had been 50 overloaded
with control as to make II a serious menace
to the business prosperity Of the country,
especially the South.
Senator Chamberlain in charge Of the
food and liquor bill, renewed his efforts to-
day to obtain unanimous consent for the
restriction Of debate He declared he did
not claim the opposition was flbustering
and had no intention Of using the steam
roller but insisted that general debate
nhould be closed
Senator Penrose. Of Pennsylvania. again
blocked the agreement He emphatcaly
denied that he was hlibustering
Il haven't noticed any overt act in the
nature Of flibuster," he said But there
are many important amendments TO this
bill. and / want time to consider them"
Senator Chamberlain pointed out that,
under the closure rule, each Senator would
have an hour to talk, but Senator Penrose
persisted in his objection, and the unan-
irnous consent agreement was tossed In the
waste basket.
II hope the newspapers won't say that
the friends Of temperance objected to this
Agreement today" commented Senator
Jones, OF Washington. an ardent dry"
The prohibition forces sat quietly on the
side lines while the unanimous consent
agreement was being debated.
Senator Johnson, of South Dakota today
offered a solution to the tangle confronting
the Senate. He proposed to eliminate the
whole bill and hatly authorize the Govern
ment to commander men and property
wherever and whenever wanted in the con-
duct of the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
NELLY'S ALLEY CLEANED
UP; NEEDS PAVEMENT
Stapnant Water Continued Evil
Until City Cements
Street Bed

Neliys alley, like all lanes, has had
turning. Nelly's alley is clean. Cleaner
than II has been for years says Or. Ber-
nard Kahn, who lives just across from IL.
But Nelly's alley won't be free from stag
reau can do until there Is a new cement
pnvement running from end to end.
The Division Of Housing and Sanitation
under the Bureau Of Health and Charities
wants 10 pave Nelly's alley. When Coun-
ellis appropriate some more money this will
he done Now every penny appropriated
for the repair Of alleys has been spent and
tho forty alleys in tho city needing repair
have been put in good shape but there are
more that arc menace to the health OF
the community that must wait
ct is up TO the owners Of all houses
openine on alleys 80 keep them in good
condition" said Assistant Chief Kelley in
explaining the responsibility of the city in
this matter "If they fail TO do their part
then the city goes ahead and rights filthy
conditions and the property owner must pay
the city or stand n lawsuit"
Lately the city has put In a cement pave-
ment in the alley leading from Cumberland
street to Letterly. But one house on Let
terly street has no under drainage and all
the waste water drains through the alley
and stands In stagnant pools. Complaint of
this property owner was made 10 the
EVENING LEDGER, which investigated and
found that the condition was endangering
the health Of people in the neighborhood
The matter was laid before the Division
of Housing and Sanitation and the property
owner Is to be brought TO terms. Another
offensive condition near a family Of little
children was reported to the EVENING
LEDGER and this the Division of Sanita-
ton has put in the hands Of the City So.
licitor.
All the complaints received by the
EVENING LEDGER have been investigated
and turned over TO the proper authorities
in city Hall.
The EVENING LEDGER will receive a re.
port on all complaints received by It and
turned over to the Board of Health Chief
Hicks of the Street Cleaning Bureau, also
promises that "all complaints shall receive
Immediate attention"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03

auirements for the students called for two
years sea experience aboard steamships
but this will probably be waived in the case
of individuals who have had actual expert
ence on yachts, tugboats, fishing vessels and
other types Of small boats.
Training a navigator" said one Of the
school officials, rs not an easy task, and
in order to make the effort a success II will
be necessary to recruit a majority Of the
students from the merchant marine.
Before entering the school It will he
necessary for an applicant TO prove that he
has had sea experience and that he has
sufficient education to take up the study Of
navigation.
by two years sea experience the board
Of examiners does not mean that an appli-
cant must have served two years as a
deckhand aboard n coastwse or transat-
lantic ship. The man who has had expe-
rience aboard a sailing vessel or fisherman
Is likely timber, and from such timber the
shipping board plans to create force of
efficient ship officers.
Briefly, any man possessing average
sea sense and a practical knowledge of
boats will be acceptable"
The course Of shore study will cover n
period Of six weeks, after which the stu
dents will be placed aboard merchantmen
for practical experience.
At the end Of six months aboard a coast
wise steamer the candidates for places
aboard the Governments merchantmen will
be required to take examinations.
Men who pass the tests successfully will
be placed aboard the ships as first and Sec
ond officers and al the end of SIX months
can take n second examination for a mas.
ter's license.
The students will receive no pay while
attending the school, but will receive wages
that range from SIS to $3.50 month wher
they are assigned to ships
Applications for admission to the schoo
are being received at the Custom House
More than two-thirds of the men enrolled
are in merchant ships and range from deck
| hands to captains.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
VERDICT IN HOTEL TRAGEDY
Radio Sergeant Died From Natural
Cause-Woman a Suicide

Remorse was given as the cause which
actuated Louise Jones of New York, to
commit suicide at the Bellevue-Stratford
after the sudden death Of Ferdinand A,
Alexander whom she was engaged to wed.
Detectives expressed this opinion at the
inquest into the cases today.
Alexander was a radio sergeant with the
United States Coast Artillery and lived in
Pittsburgh, Pa. In his case verdict Of
death due TO acute dilation Of the heart was
returned. The woman's death was due to
a gunshot wound in the head. The bodies
OF both were taken by relatives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
WHISKY JOINS AVIATION
SQUAD; GROWLER HIT, TOO
Price of Booze Boosted to 20 Cents a
Drink-Beer Fifteen Cents
Quart

whisky, IN a majority Of Philadelphia
saloons, has been advanced from twenty
day when distillers announced a boost OF
standard whiskies by the glass have been
boosted from fifteen to twenty cents.
Booze Joined the aviation squad yester-
day when idstillers announced a boost OF
ten cents a gallon. This increase was
passed on 10 consumers and today became
virtually universal
Many Of the saloonkeepers. 10 be con-
rlstent, tackled an extra nickel on the price
u beer GROWERS" which makes a quart
81 beer cost hfteen instead Of ten cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
Haze You a NeIly's Alley
in Your NeighbOrhOOd?

LAVE you a Nelly's Alley in
IL your neighborhood
A Nelly's Alley means: A dirty
street that the cleaner forgot" A
pail that the garbage collector didn't
know about.
If you have, notify the EVENING
LEDGER.
Steps will be taken to remedy the
evil and the contractors who neglect
their duty will be fined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
Wilminrton Min at Nine Cents

WILMINGTON, Del, Jul. 3.-wilming-
ton milk dealers have put the price at 8
cents quart retail and announce that II
will be kept at that price long as the
present supply continues, 1t is said that
a few agitators are trying to increase
the price to 10 and IL cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
TOO LA7r reR cLAssIr1cArIoN


VARRFN.---At Boston. July 3. JENNIE HoL-
fsn ;'u' and dsnshtsr of the late Amer Hollinss-
worth, % Milton, Mas sgsd u. -.
IAIHEHNCLI. - July 2 At 1900 Frankford
ars. HELM MIDDLETON. widow ef Arthur
II AtheFholt Relatives and friends invited 70
funeral services, Thurs. b;ae p. m, a. the
fnmanuel p g Church. Holmesburg, Pa.
I6I rnmanuel =. n Church Gem. Remains
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
ITALIANS ACKNOWLEDGE
WELCOME AND GIFTS
ENJOYS Express Gratitude for
Reception and Aid-Mrs.
Stotesbury's Tribute

Gluseppi Donate, noted italian artist,
60s South Broad street. this city, today
rendered money orders representing Sl523
to the Prince OF Udine, Of the Italian War
Mission in Washington. The money is to
be used for the benefit of orphans and
widows Of soldiers in Italy.
OF the sum turned over 10 the Prince,
$1,000 was contributed by RMS. +. Z. Stotes-
bury, OF this city. The sculptor brought
back from Washington the official thanks
to the people Of Philadelphia for the royal
manner in which the mission was enter
tanned during its recent visit to Philadel-
phia.
Mrs stotesbury inclosed the following
letter with her check for $1,000 for the
widows and orphans of italy
Dear Signor Donato-with tender rec
oliections Of cherished happy days among
the purple Apennines," offer this little
contribution to the needy orphans OF
Cara Bella italy. Although the cruel war
has robbed them Of their earthly fathers.
yet being the children of tht land OF art
and history, they are truly heirs Of all
thew orld
Very sincerely.
EVA STOTESBURY.
Enrico Arlotta, Minister of Marines and
Transportation. and Francisco Savrio Nitti,
member of Parliament and ex-Minster of
Agriculture and Commerce. expressed in
letters TO Donate the official thanks OF the
mission 10 the people of Philadelphia.
Arlotta wrote as follows:
Dear Signor Donato-The cordial. nay,
enthusiastic reception given TO our mis-
sion by the citizenship of Philadelphia has
left a wonderful impression upon us.
Now you tender TO us an offering for the
widows and orphans of the heroic SOL
diers OF Italy. Express for us our sim
cere appreciation Of these gifts from your
Z noble citizens.
Nitti's letter follows:
We shall always remember the splen-
did reception given TO us by the people
Of Philadelphia. The reception was par
ticularly pleasing because IL was not di-
rected at our persons, but 10 our country.
recommend that all Of the Italians in
America do their duty. l have the ut
most confidence in their patriotism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-03
Carpentier Will Tour for French Relief

NEW YORK, July 3.-Georges Carpen-
tier, French champion heavyweight boxer
and aviator has signed up for a tour Of
sixty American cities in the interest OF
relief work for French wounded
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
POLES CHEER AS
FRENCH MISSION
PRAISES ALLIES

Intense enthusiasm for the cause of
the Allies in the world war was dis
played last night at "a mass meeting
at the Bridgeport Armory, attended
by about 5000 persons, most Of them
of Polish birth or ancestry. The
meeting was held in the interests of
recruiting In Bridgeport for the Po-
lish army which Is now being formed
and which will take over q section Of
the battle front In France some time
during the coming year.
( DR.. B. L Smykowski presided as
chairman and stated the purposes of
the meeting. Other speakers were
Captain waclaw Gonsiafowsl1i of the
French commission to raise the Polish
army, and q member Of the staff of
Prince Poniatowslki, a lineal descen-
dant OF Stanilaus Poniatowstd, the last
King of Poland.
Mayor Wilson spoke IN favor Of the
objects Of the meeting. saying the de-
vction OF the Polish young men is set
ting q good example to the young
men Of America The Rev. A. Fig
lewski and the Rev. A. wierzynski and
Postmaster Charles F. Greene also
spoke.
There 10 a recruiting station at 6Se
Main street and already about SEQ re-
cruits have been sent to Canada for
training, and 1t il expected about loo
more will be ready to go In q few days
as q result Of the meeting Of last even
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
ToDAY,s ANNIVERSARIES

Geoffrey Chaucer, he father Of
English Literature" died SIT years
ago today, Oct. 25, 140O. He was
born in London about 1928, the son
of a vintner. He won high favor at
court, and went on several diplomatic
missions for the king, who, in addf-
ton to other rewards, gave the poet
pitcher Of wine daily while in Lon
don. Like most of his successors, this
first great English poet was unable
to make living from his literary la
bors, and held many public offices, re-
ceiving from the city authorities a
house rent free. He married lady of
the court, but his poetic commentar-
les on matrimony lead to the belief
that he did not enjoy any large meas
ure of domestic bliss. Chaucer COM
menced as a translator and adapter OF
French poems later turned to Italian
sources, and eventually wrought out
an original and native type Of treat
ment, although Boccaccio and others
furnished the Inspiration for much OF
his work. Chaucer's works necessar-
lily had a small circulation in his day
since only a few could read, and II
was not until three-quarters of CEN
fury after the poets death that VIII
liam Caxton introduced the art OF
printing into England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-10-25
MADAME DE IENC1N

Madame de Tencin, herself bril-
liauA woman, had gathered around her
a circle Of brilliant men. Despite the
fact that she acted the part Of a pro-
fligate intriguante under tho regency.
she was one Of the first women Of
France to attack absolute monarchy
and devote herself to the cause Of con-
stitutional liberty. The intellectuals
whom she had gathered about her in
cluded La Frenaye, councillor to the
king. He shot himself at her house
in q fit Of jealousy or despair. He left
an incoherent document in which he
stated that Madame de Tencin was the
cause of his death. This was taken
literally by the authorities, and she
was thrown into the Bastille; she
was released shortly afterwards, how
ever. AS she advanced in her age her
conduct became more correct, and
the circle of intellectuals which sur
rounded her grew greater. The i'm
morality Of Madame de Tencin was nd
disqualification for her becoming the
advocate Of enlightened freedom, 1t
was characteristics of the eighteenth
century that all those who prepared
the great, but short lived, liberty with
which that century closed, participat-
ed in the immerality of the age. Her
intrigues procured her brother the
highest dignities, but she did not sue
coed in raising him to the rank OF
minister, which was her aim. The
writings with which she amused hei
old age giveea high idea of her intel
lect as we'll as of a nobleness and de-
cency contfadicted by her life.
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