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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
NEW JERSEY READY TO GIVE
GENERAL GOETHALS TO NATION

To the Editor ~ the ErcninJ Ledger
NEW JERSEY is ready to make any
sacrifice in the interest of the ma
tional defense. If General Goethals
is needed for more important work
than the construction of highways,
military and otherwise, in New Jer-
sey, he will, of course, he released for
such responsibilities. However, it is
quite possible that General Goethals,
with his remarkable ability and the
confidence that the American people
have in his skill, will be able to con-
tinue his services to New Jersey and
to the nation as well. The construc-
ton of military highways along the
coast and through agricultural dis
tricts must be classified among the
important preparedness and defense
obligations il is necessary to hasten
and develop. WALTER f. EDGE.
Governor of the state Of New Jersey
Trenton, April l3.
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BILL WOULD LET PRESIDENT SEIZE
RAIL, PHONE AND TELEGRAPH LINES

of the Government who interfere with move
ment of trains.
Under the bill the President could draft
into the military service of the United
States and place under military control any
and all of the officers, agents and employees
of the railroad, telephone or telegraph com
panies whose lines are so taken into pos
session"
Severe penalties are provided for persons
who refuse to deliver any property de-
manded by the President and for those who
resist draft.
FOR ENDLESS POWER
The great authority which the bill would
confer on the President may be exercised
In case of actual or threatened war, In,
surrection or INVASION" or whenever the
transportation of the troops and supplies
of the United States or the public safety
may require the use of such authority
The President is likettse empowered Ia
direct "the communication of intelligence
over said telephone and telegraph lines and
the transportation of troops, military prop
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
COMMERCIAL MUSEUM
WILL NOT BE DRILL HALL
Mayor and Believes Ques-
ton Settled

Following conference with Mayor Smith
this afternoon Wilson II. Brown. president
of the board of trustees Of the Commercial
Museum announced that he believes the
Mayor will stand back of the determina- =
ton of the board not to accede to the de-
mand Of the University of Pennsylvania for
the use of the museum building as n drll
hall for military units.
I'VE consider the matter ended" said Mr..
Brown, "and are going ahead with the
plans for the many conventions that will
meet In the building during the next few
months. These conventions have been Sc
cured for Philadelphia, in some instances,
after considerable trouble, and it is now too
late to change any of the plans. Many
efforts have been made to secure the build
ing for drill work but other buildings
could easily be secured by the university
that would he just as suitable, there seems
no reason for altering our plans. The
Mayor is not discussing the demand, as he
nvideutally believes with other trustees that
the whole matter has been settled"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
DR.. JOHN X. MITCHELL
LAID TO REST TO-DAY
of st. Luke and the Epiph-
any This Afternoon

Funerai services for Dr. John Kearsley
Mitchell son Cf the late DR.. s. Weir
Mitchell. who succumbed to heart disease
last Tuesday morning, was held this after
noon at 80 o'clock, in the Church of st
Luke and the Epiphany. Thirteenth below
Spruce street
The service was conducted by the Rev.
Dr. David NJ. Steele. rector of the church.
lnterment was private in Woodlands Gene
terry
Doctor Mitchell fifty-seven years
old, and had held many important posi-
tions in medical societies At one time
he was consulting neurologFt at the Penn
sylvania institution for the Feeble Minded
and lecturer at the Cniver sty Of Penn
sylvania.
He spent several years of study at Vien-
He was n member of tie Association
OF American Physicians, the American
Medical Association, the American Neuro-
logical Association and the College Of
Physicians of Philadelphia. He also was
n member Of the Philadelphia Club. the
Rittenhouse Club. the University Club the
Pegasus Club and the Franklin Inn Club.
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together with their staifs They are work
ing out plans that must prove of enormous
service to the work of submarine chasing
Conferences between these naval experts
have definitely mapped out Americas part
In combating the submarine menace ana
keeping the ocean lanes clear for expe.
dtious shipments of food and supplies to
the Allies
Upon the American navy will fall the
task Of meeting the submarine on this side
of the Atlantic The British and French
naval vessels which for almost two years
have silently patrolled the American coast
are released for duty elsewhere.
The army's progress is apaCe with that
Of the sea branch ui the service. Onic .als
are confident that the official announcement
from the War Department that men now
eniisting will he released. If they desire, al
the end of the wa" will bring a great influx
Of recruits. II is believed that many young
men have hung back, fearing to get tied
up with II long enlistment.
Now. however the nation is put on =
war basis. and the volunteer system Is on
trial for its life. lf the recruiting Is not
greatly stimulated within the next few days
conscrip;ion will come. officials state this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
14ANKEE GENIUS SPELLS THE DOOM
OF GERMANY'S U-BOAT WARFARE

its steamship and sailing vessels on the
seven seas" to fight the German UNDER
water craft From now on every COM
mander of craft flying the Stars and
Stripes will take steps to determine the
truth or falsty of reports that submarines
are at given points. For the last eleven
days an average OF two submarines day
have been sent to the bottom by Entente
war craft The average, officials say
should increase as the days go by
For the first time since the German cam
paign of unrestricted submarine warfare
was inaugurated officials feel confident, Tho
toll of the undersea boats has been larger
than the European censorship cared to con-
Arm They have been active. in many quar-
ters where it would have been dangerous
to admit that submarines prowled' But
today officials are certain that the maximum
of submarine efficiency has been reached
From now on the steps already planned
will be carried out.
In this connection It was again admitted
that the Entente naval board now In this
country il OF great service to the United
statsa Included in this board are Vice
Admlr>l n. p, Dreynln4 hna commoeore
'r~,-... ~ - - m111&@M mnM* Mm1: X1nm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
PLANS MILITIA RESERVE
TO REPLACE THE NATIONAL GUARD

tion or bearing upon labar conditions in
this Commonwealth
What | have to say about our indus
trial situation during the war vii say in
public proclamation on sunday.
\ part Of the National Guard uf the
state already is guarding bridges. muni.
il"n plants and other property most liable
to attack throughout the state. and the
Governor Is looking forward to the not
distant future when these men will be
called upon for more active duties. The
raising Of II large volunteer force to keep
down disorder at home and to protect prop.
crty against disorder by plottcrs Is in the
Governors mind, and within the next day
or two the Adiutant General will be busy
with the necessary bills.
A similar step was made necessary dur
ing the Spansh.AmeriCan War. when com.
panies were organized to take the place Of
the units mustered into the national service
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WILMINGTON. Dcl.. April ~.


George = Miller. head of the American
Nulcanised Fiber Company. and promi-
nent member of the Society of Friends. to-
day sent to Mayor Price a letter declaring
that he assigns to the background his hatred
Of war and regards the action of President
Wilson and the Government in entering the
great European conflict AS the supreme
sacrifice IL has to offer for the sake of
greater liberty for all nations other
Friends feel the same as he does, Mr.. Miller
'ays The letter continues:
| am not satisfied with my position
among my fellow citizens at this time
of grave national crisis. want to he
counted among those who have seen the
vision of "A world democracy prevailing
and accomplished hy the entrance of
our great nation in the conflict with the
Entente Allies, who are so gallantly
lighting for liberty and the law and
against that autOcratiC government
whose slogan is that might makes right.
The great and hideous ulcer of an
autocratic government which threat
ems and crushcs all aspiration Of its
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
WASHINGTON, April 10.

WASftlNb lo.>, hpIil
The President would receive full author
ity to seize and operate all railroads and
telegraph and telephone lines of the coun-
try for the period of the war, under the
terms of a bill introduced in the House to-
day by Representative Adamson, chairman
Of the Committee on Interstate and For
eign Commerce.
This measure. one of the most far'reach-
ing inspired by the war, would also en-
mower the President to draft into military
service all employees of the utilities so taken
Not since Lincoln had like control or COM
mon carriers during the Civil War has a
President been vested with such far-reach-
ing authority
The bill has been approved by the Presi-
dent. The President recently sent for Rep
resentative Adamson who Is author OF the
railroad law which bears his name. and
laid before him his ideas of railroad
conscription measure Adamson then be-
gan the draft of the bill introduced today
after the President had approved II.
MAKES STRIKES UNLAWFUL
The House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce will begin consideration
of the bill as soon as Republican vacancies
on the committee have been niied' Not
only does it put all common carriers under
the control OF the Executive. but II is an
anti-strike measure as well. The bill pro-
vIdes that any one who In wartime willfully
restricts for retards or in any way aids In
reatricting or retarding the mails of the
United States, or the free movement Of
Interstate commerce. or the orderly move
ment Of any train Or part thereof. shall
p guilty e ez 1lseems ss z Seo{, t1's koc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
WILMINGTON MAN, PROMINENT FRIEND,
ABANDONS PEACE IDEA; NOW FOR WAR

subjects for a more liberal form, and
which for the desire ot supremacy i'm
the world will ruthlossly sacrifice mill
lions OF its subjects in attempting to
secure its ends. and in so doing
slaughter millions Of It's ncghbors must
have heroic treatment. and the instru-
ment To do the work must he direct
and powerful.
am physically incapacitatcd for
fighting ON account of my lamenesS.
hut II there is any service to which YOU
can put my heart. head and hands he
sure TO call upon me, ! am ready to
respond at any time of day or night
There are many others in the So
ciety Of Friends which has always
strongly advocated the principles of
peace. who think as | do. Those of us
who do not go so far as many others
who decline tn fight or take any part IN
the prosecution Of war are as ardent
advocates for peace and deplore the ne
cesSity for war as much as they do.
We must deal with human nature as
II Is not as we wish II was.
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WASHINGTON. April 10.


When Congress passes the fve-billon
bond issue bill President Wilson and Secre-
tary McAdoo will become the greatest ind-
vidua money lenders of all time.
Under the liberal authorization Of the
bill they are given unrestricted power to
lend $4,000 100000 to foreign Governments
J. =. Morgan & co. through numerous
private investment firms, foated a loan to
the Allies of approximately a billion dollars
but the one contemplated by President Will
son and Secretary McAdoo Is already three
times that amount, and before the war is
over may reach an even greater figure
The British Government alone surpasses
this money-lendng feat of two American
citizens.
The latest available statistics show that
Great Britain has loaned the A lilies since
the outbreak of the war about $4,000
900. 900
Incidentally the firm of Wilson & Nc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13

LONDON. Auril Il.
The entry Of the United States into the
world conflict is called the decisive, turn.
ing point of the war by the Daily Telc-
graph today. The Telegraph IA well "a al
most all the other London PAGERS devoted
much comment to the Anglo-American
meetings yesterday to celebrate the inter-
vention of America on the side of tho
Allies. Particular attention was given to
the speech of Premier Lloyd George AT the
American Luncheon club.
The Times and Daily Mail dwell at
some length on the effect of America :
presence at the peace conference table
The Nal says
We may rejoice with Lloyd George
that America will he present at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
HARRISBURG. April 10.

Governor Brumbaugh is preparing for
the organization of Il great militia reserve
force to take the pace of the National
Guard of Pennsylvania when that orGant-
zation shall have been taken into the Federal
service.
Explaining request made upon NdJu-
tant General Stewart yesterday that he
frame legislation for the protection of tho
state during the period Of the war with
Germany. the Governor today gave "utNthe
following statement:
In asking the Adjutant General 10
pIan for "a militia reserve force, II Is
expressly understood that this force
should be used;
First. Only'in case all the Guard is
called into the national service, ana
Second. only for the purposes AS
those of the Guard, as set forth in the
Constitution, and not
Third. In any way to have any rcla-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
FIRM OF WILSON & MADOO, BROKERS,
TO BE WORLDS BIGGEST MONEY-LENDER

Adoo is on the soundest financial basis Of
any institution in the world today
The wealth of the United States Govern
ment. which stands responsible for the
loans negotiated by the two men. is approx
imately $3.50. 900. 10000
The liabilities of the Government now
amount only to n little over 81 .000. 900 900
As an indication Of the great financial
strength this country is able TO throw into
the war, Treasury Department authorities
today compiled the following figures show.
ing the relative wealth and ndebtedness
of the different countries at the time of
entering the great war;
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TRENTON. Anril Il.

TRENTON, April -.
The New Jersey state Board of Agricul-
ture is holding a special session today at
the state House to consider the threatened
food shortage of the United States in the
next twelve months, 1t was declared at
the meeting that the public had not yet
realized the extent of the calamity con-
fronting it, and this shortage will be due
largely to lack of farm labor. The follow
ing statement was issued by the board this
morning;
We believe that as a war measure
the national Congress could not take
more important step toward increaS-
ing the efficiency of labor and prevent
ing the inefficient use of foodstuffs than
to prohibit the use of cereals in the
manufacture and sale of alcoholic
liquor during the period of war. We
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13

Ar WASHINGTON. April 13.
kcss Will checkmate the German
~. menace by new methods. Action
~ Mken gives officials promise of
Rs ueveiopments In the near future,
- vne slogan in all of the confer
rnch now are admitted to have
~ y1sce between leading naval Officers
~ s.ente Powers and officials of the
n s,es ,sss'es has been Yankee ingenuity"
~ ese, originating In a recent con-
.,7v the British Admiralty. has ap-
.s aken hold of the leading experts
a u Is suggested that within
me results will be shown.
".ed states has already taken
~ reed France. The lamentable
~ ~ foodstuffs, coal and essentials
Inlay population will be remedied
IN hour and a half Ambassador
isst evening talked with the
board about the needs OF the
yop'ic Of Europe. Az . result
erence steps were taken today
ecessities and to see that they
yithln the llmits Of France
2)np where thsy are most
~. II.| p
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of land grant or contracts Heretofore cx-
listing between any such company and the
United states"
II IL stipulated. however. that all en-
ployes shall be paid at the same rate they
received prior to draft
The bill provides for the increase OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission from
seven to eleven members and further pro-
vides that the commission may be divided
into 40 many divisions necessary for the
consideration Of question coming before the
commission as whole
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13

crty and stores throughout the United
States shall he conducted under the con-
troll and supervision of such officers as the
President may Designate
II the President does not deem II advisa-
BILE to take complete possession OF any OF
the carriers, he is authorized to exercise
his discretion In limited supervision OF them
Damages suffered or compensation due to
any of the carriers seized under the bill
shall he assessed and determined by the
Interstate Commerce Commission. due re-
gard being had to the terms OF any acts
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Union Embezzler Pleads Guilty

Edwin 5. Mason formerly treasurer of
the Woolen and Carpet Yarn Workers
Union, Local No. S25. pleaded guilty to-
day before Judge Vessel in Quarter SEES
sions Court to an indictment charging him
with embe3zling funds of the union. His
peculations amounted to more than $1,000.
He was sentenced to two years I'm the
County Prison. but he may he paroled
after three months incarceration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
Six Couples Get ElktOp Licenses

ELKTON. Md. April 13.--Fridsy. the
thirteenth. had no terrors for five Phiadel.
phians and one Pottsvile couple who pro
cured certificates to marry here this morn
ing They we're Harry Zimmerman and
Rose Goldsten. Victor J. Ray and Florence
Bernard, Henry w. link and Anna Wray,
Franklin n. Fries and Katherine T.. Kraft
and Herbert Douglas and Clara Leech, all
IF Philadelphia: Harold NJ. Chummel and
Naomi t. Warmkessell, of Pottsvile, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
Burned to Death When Lamp Explodes

MAHANOY CITY. Pa. April 13.--An sx-
ploding lamp set Are to the clothing of
Joseph Sabol at his home in New Philadel-
phia today, and he was burned to death in
the presence of his wife and seven children.
The home also caught fire. but was saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
Persius Warns Against u. S. Power

AMSTERDAM, April 13--warnng that
Germany should not underestimate the se-
riousness Of Americas entrance into the
war was voiced by the Berlin Tageblatt's s
critic, Captain PersiuS. We must not
make the same mistake we made regarding
Great Britains military forces" he added
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
Espionage Bill Favorably Reported

WASHINGTON, April l3.---The Senate
Committee on judiciary voted favorable
report this afternoon on the Adminstra-
ton'S espionage bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13

Since the war stnrter the debts Of all
the foreign countries involved have in.
creased enormously.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-11
FINANCIAL COMMENT.

Ey private w,r" 10 y. L. Ma$ten 4 Co.
NEW YORK. July !".-The revenue
problem - ih" big factor oi the mo-
lncnt aHd L * i.ar"d IL sonic quarters
that tin. .m;,uSi IN corporate Income
ma, Toe further incI,;lS"u u act as an
offset /" III" probable deficiency IN
rc,rnur IN SOM. lines " enterprise fol-
lowing legislative action. The technI-
(" r.. {. rather Siraiucd one and this will
IL, doubt naS.. u b., further recti!Icu.
especially III the industrial quarter, be-
turc d substantial al vance in prices Will
b. witness cd. The news touching on
the GERMAN situation. ~ absorbing con-
siderable attention and also must be
to-.
Earring ACCIDENTS. We believe that
stocks are L purchase On any weakness
and international peace developments.
We believe they can be held until the
strcr directors meeting July il. Motors
continue to reflect .tu oyrrSold condl-
tion ami Fundamentally II develops that
Juiv shipments are keeping up 70 It
mi;,.h hich"r rate than any one antici-
,alcG A. Il crr!.p. w. believe that cop
pcrS arc IN, only ones that will have
20 contend with diminishing earnings
.r"m now or.
ST. Eaut crop report:
Small grains ;v"m!SH tn" largest
yield ever pr"iuc.d in The roads terri
tory L'frn has made good progress, is
e>crr,icnnll% rir;,n and fully, up 70 IN"
ln-ycac average OF condition at this
time q. the Year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-11
FACTORS COMBINE
TO IMPROVE TONE
IN STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK. Juiy i".---N:lrIouS G"r"l-
ounrutS contributed 20 the improved!
tone Of ln-t!.ry'< broad and active market.
extreme gains al : I" points III nutn"r-
Gus issues being fully retained at the
close.
The better crop outlook. as Indicated
by Yesterdays crop estimates. increasing
recognition OF benefits to the railroads
from recent rate concessions and further
declines IN ti:ne AID call money were
factors OF more than passing iGnportatre.
Washington adv!crS. which pointed 70
an carly solution OF war TAX and proflt
problems and the Coutiauru success OK
the Allies movement on the eastern war
front also helped TO stimulate Spccula-
tive sentiment.
These favorable augurlcS werr nu"tral-
iZrd IN measure by unofficial reports
Of another federal bond issue IN the
near future. and Il reduction OF over hait
a million tons IN untitled orders OF the
United States Steel Corporation tor June
The latter exhibit oScasioned no sur
pOratIou long ago deemed II adHiSanie
TO reject outside business TO meet inc
prospective demands OF the government
United States Steel made gross gain
Of points from its low price OF Tue
morning aud Hcthlch"sI, .tructble anu
Iackawanna StcrlS and Republic iron
advanced l.. to : po!utS with other equip
rnertS. the ShlppIuES and motors. lotaI
sales amounted TO $4,000 shares.
Heavy dealings IN Liberty 81: al the
big individual lots selling at par. was
market tn,crnationalS added Tor the
most part to Yesterdays stronger trend
Total sales (par valued aggregated w.
"nO O16
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-11
TICKER TALK

Ey private wire |" Finance Go.
Peoples Gas company declared rcsu-
lar quarterly dividend of l per cent
payable August -. 70 stock record Au-
gust l.
\, qec,ns Monday of ", & L. l.
Railroad company. Cart Il. Gray. preSl-
dent OF Western Maryland railway, was
elected chairman Of the board. succeed
Ing l.. /. Lorcs. resigned. NJ. Z. Dyers
and Hcr,ram Cutler were elected direc-
tors 10 succeed H. II. Porter and John
son petorest. resigned.
Pacific Coast declared regular quar-
tcrly dividcnds OF IL per cent on nrsi
preferred stock: l per cent on the sec
ond preferred. and l per cent on COM
mon. payable August l. 10 stock record
July Il
Dow Jones' says: The final dividend
for l?ls by the Royal Dutch Petroleum
company amounts To $b.l9 on eaca
american share. This distributor
probably MIL b. mad" about July - 70
stock record JUiY -.